Greenbelt news review. 2011-01-13

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N R eview
G R E E N B E L T
ews
An Independent Newspaper
VOL. 74, No. 8 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 JANUARY 13, 2011
Expanded Visitor Center Is City Council Agrees to Revised
Among Changes at Goddard
Local Bus Routes and Schedules
by Virginia Beauchamp
by Barbara Hopkins
A major focus this year of the highlights the agency’s mission.
Greenbelt City Council’s annual Programs at the Goddard facility
Although bus routes serving Proposed Changes by members of TRU-G (Transit
worksession with representatives include a Family Science Night
Greenbelt were revised effec- The county proposes a revi- Riders United – Greenbelt) on
of the Goddard Space Flight on the second Thursday of each
tive December 20 (see the News sion to the timetable for TheBus its listserv.
Center (NASA) was the future month, a Sunday Experiment on
Review, December 16, page Route 11 so that it runs 18 and DPW&T staff is also looking
expansion of its Visitor Center. each third Sunday and another
1), changes have already been 48 minutes after the hour in- at adding stops to TheBus 15X
At the meeting on December 6 program called Science on a
proposed. The Greenbelt City stead of on the hour and the half route at Aerospace Drive and
in the Council Chamber Kristi Sphere.
Council asked the Washington- hour as in the previous timetable. Hubble Drive and at the Social
Brown, Goddard’s deputy chief With a now aging staff of
Metropolitan Area Transit Au- This change would provide bet- Security Administration building
of the Office of Public Affairs, scientists, technologists and en-
thority (WMATA) and the Prince ter coordination of TheBus 11 and possibly also at Greenway
detailed the expansion currently gineers since its beginnings in
George’s County Department of service with Metro’s G12 line, Center, if safety concerns over
projected for that facility. 1959, the agency looks to devel-
Public Works and Transportation which runs three and 33 minutes the designated right-turn lane
Although a sidebar to the op a new generation of potential
(DPW&T) to address disparities after the hour. can be overcome. Councilmem-
agency’s primary mission, this employees. It hopes as well to
between the schedules of the new In addition, in order to address bers supported these changes but
center and the changes she de- build an informed and support-
Metrobus G12 route and TheBus concerns that TheBus 11 service cautioned that adding too many
scribed appeared particularly to ive society of citizen advocates.
Route 11 service. to the Greenbelt Metro Station is stops to an express route would
engage her council audience. In this regard, Brown said, the
In response, staff from WMA- not early enough, the county pro- diminish the effectiveness of the
Such changes, however, as other Visitor Center can become an in-
TA, DPW&T and the City of poses to revise service to begin at express feature.
speakers suggested, will be only spirational resource for teachers,
Greenbelt met on December 28 5:18 a.m. instead of the current 6 TRU-G Response
one among other alterations with- students and families.
and developed a modified sched- a.m. TheBus should then arrive Terri Hruby, Greenbelt’s as-
in the Goddard campus. New Acronym
ule for TheBus Route 11 to coor- at the Metro station as early as sistant planning director, reported
According to Brown’s account, These goals have resulted in
dinate with Metrobus G12. The 6 a.m. instead of 6:48 a.m. as it to council that TRU-G had met
the 13,500-square foot Visitor a new acronym – SEEC (Sci-
county has asked for support does now. to consider the proposed chang-
Center hosts some 40,000 persons ence, Exploration and Education
from the City of Greenbelt on the A third change is that the es, which all members present
a year, mostly students from Bal- Center). From a working group
proposed changes, which were run time for TheBus 11 would at the meeting supported. TRU-
timore, Prince George’s County formed in 2006, the SEEC organ-
a topic of discussion by council be reduced from 48 minutes to G asked that the county have
and the District of Columbia. ization has developed including
at its regular meeting on Janu- 42 minutes, which would ad-
Now aging, the Center will re- representatives of such entities ary 10. dress some concerns expressed See BUS ROUTES, page 6
quire significant investments, she as the National Air and Space
said. Museum, the Maryland Science
Several program additions are Center, the Space Telescope Sci-
Greenbelt Police Give TGIFridays
attracting national and local at- ence Institute, Port Discovery and
tention, Brown added. A travel-
ing exhibit, the GeoDome, now See NASA, page 6
Good Report; Council Is Pleased
Background Checks Needed
by Carol Griffith
For Contribution Groups
At a Greenbelt City Council nights and the use of a mystery curity for events that draw large
worksession held with TGIFri- shopper to ensure employees are crowds, such as certain sporting
by Barbara Hopkins
days on December 15, the res- checking identification before events.
taurant was given a satisfactory serving alcohol. Mayor Davis asked about
For around 20 years, by Mary- Council meeting of January 10, report by the Greenbelt Police According to the report, res- complaints from Capitol Cadil-
land state law, all government meaning it would be approved Department on its efforts to re- taurant management has been lac, a nearby business that had
agencies utilizing paid or volun- in a blanket fashion along with duce unwanted activities at its responsive to all requests and complained in the past of damage
teer services for work with chil- other items that councilmembers Greenbelt Road location. In suggestions for measures to im- to vehicles on their lot. She was
dren require a federal and state believed did not merit discussion response, council approved reduc- prove security. It concluded that reassured there were no further
fingerprint background check as beforehand. Councilmember Leta ing its oversight of the business. “there is a strong partnership be- problems.
a condition of that service. The Mach asked to remove this item Representing TGIFridays were tween the police department and Davis then asked about cus-
Greenbelt Recreation Department from the consent agenda, how- Douglas Meister, attorney; Robert TGIFridays” and recommended tomers who had been the source
has followed this practice for all ever, because she thought that if Safford, regional manager; John that formal meetings and monthly of trouble. They had been identi-
employees and volunteers aged Contribution Group volunteers Faison, general manager; and reporting be suspended. fied, she was told, and had been
18 years or older. should have background checks, Brenda Branch, chief operating Council questioned Schinner asked to leave when they entered
Volunteers associated with so should volunteers for so-called officer. The entire council at- and the TGIFridays representa- the restaurant.
various Contribution Groups, Recognition Groups. tended. tives after the report was read. Davis concluded that council
however, are not required by Both Recognition Groups and Mayor Judith Davis catego- When Councilmember Edward wanted to continue monthly re-
the State legislation to undergo Contribution Groups are granted rized previous problems at the Putens asked for opinions about ports but would allow a decrease
background checks. To address privileges such as free use of city restaurant as fighting, verbal dis- what might happen in the next in the number of face-to-face
this lack the city’s Park and Rec- space, inclusion in city recreation putes, lost property and theft six months, he was told that meetings. She said this was “not
reation Advisory Board (PRAB) listings, use of city equipment from vehicles. TGIFridays would “keep going punishment” but that council
has considered and supports a and eligibility to conduct fund- Lt. Carl Schinner, accompa- on the two-way street” they had would watch the reported trends.
proposal by Co-acting Director raising activities at city functions. nied by Sgt. Marie Triesky, com- established with the police. TGIFridays management suggest-
of Recreation Joe McNeal that After one year a Recognition mander of the team working with Management also reported ed quarterly face-to-face meet-
recommends as a condition of Group may apply for city funding TGIFridays, summarized monthly they were planning for more se- ings, to which council agreed.
eligibility for city funding of a as a Contribution Group. activities since March 2010, when
Contribution Group, that all vol- Council discussed the cost of council requested the department
unteers serving in such groups the annual background checks, hold regular dialogue with the
What Goes On
that work with youth under age which would be borne by the restaurant.
18 be required to submit annually individual or the group, not the The report noted that the first Thursday, January 13
to background checks. city. Groups applying to be meeting between management and 7:30 p.m., Greenbelt Homes Board Meeting
The proposal is consistent with recognized by the city submit an the police department was held Monday, January 17 – Greenbelt Homes and City Offices
recommendations of the National affidavit that checks, as required, on June 2, at which time several Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Recreation and Parks Association have been done on all members. ideas were discussed in order to Wednesday, January 19
and the Maryland Recreation and Council decided to approve enhance security in and around
8 p.m., Council Worksession, Community Center
Parks Association, both of which the proposal for background the restaurant. These measures
Friday, January 21 – Greenbelt Homes Offices Closed
encourage background checks checks on members of Contribu- included more monitoring of the
Saturday, January 22
for all volunteers working with tion Groups and to refer back to parking lot, training for employees
9 a.m. to noon, Electronics Recycling, Public Works Yard
children. PRAB for evaluation the question on the state liquor laws, increasing
This item was on the consent concerning similar checks on the number of officers hired to as-
agenda for the Greenbelt City Recognition Group members. sist with crowd control on theme
Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 13, 2011
Letters
Grin Belt
Maryland Schools Again
Rated Tops in the Nation
Loves the Lake
I want to say how much I
For the third year in a row, she said, “and I’d like to thank
love Greenbelt Lake. So, I’m
the Maryland public school the staff of the Maryland
telling what happened on Decem-
system tops the list of state State Department of Educa-
ber 28, 2010.
systems evaluated by Educa- tion, members of the Maryland
The lake was an empty space
tion Week, the nation’s lead- State Board of Education and
when my dog, Kokoro, and I
ing education newspaper. The local system superintendents,
drove up to the Buddy Attick
publication has looked at data administrators and teachers
parking lot. The sun had just set
in six critical categories over for continuing their focus on
into a row of trees and left a pat-
the past three years. student achievement.”
tern of whimsical clouds stretch-
Responding to this good Most of the state-level data
ing across the sky.
news, Maryland Congressman gathered by Education Week
We started out and got to the
Steny H. Hoyer released the comes from a policy survey
bridge across the overflow, when I
following statement: “In- of the states conducted in the
decided to turn back. But Kokoro
vesting in education has long summer and fall of 2010. In
began to pull urgently on her lead
been a priority in Maryland addition, the publication draws
as if she had a ticket for a Broad-
. . . . Even during difficult on data from such organiza-
way show and didn’t want to miss
economic times, Maryland tions as the U.S. Department
the opening scene.
continues its strong com- of Education, U.S. Bureau of
So we kept going, turning into
mitment to public education the Census and the American
the woods on the northern side
– consistently working to Federation of Teachers.
of the lake, turning again as the "Here's hot chocolate with marshmallows
strengthen education policies Categories
path curves – following one of the and improve student per- Topping the rankings was to warm you up on a chilly day."
extensions of the water, until we
formance. All children de- the category of Transitions and
came to the second bunch of large
serve a quality education and Alignment, in which Maryland
rocks and it was there that we
helping our children excel in tied for first in the nation with
found our seats for the big show.
their education is crucial to an A grade. This category in-
Right on schedule the lights
our sustained economic re- cludes early childhood educa- On Screen
dimmed as the sun disappeared
covery and competitiveness.” tion, college readiness policies
and through the silent soft purple According to Governor and workforce policies. How the King Finds His Speech
of the sky-auditorium came a
Martin O’Malley, “Even during In three categories Mary-
distant sound, at first undefinable. The Old Greenbelt Theatre offers a galaxy of impecca-
these difficult economic times, land received a B+ grade.
Growing louder, individual voices bly professional British stars in The King’s Speech. The
we’ve worked with students, These include Chance for
could be heard and then the eyes movie depicts the terror that gripped Prince Albert, the fu-
teachers and parents to con- Success, which includes such
could begin to pick out moving ture George VI, the reluctant stutterer who would be king.
tinually improve and reform factors as parental educa-
specks of sky-objects. Then, they “Bertie” (Colin Firth) grapples with his speech im-
our public education system. tion, family income, student
came into view, along with the pediment with the help of speech therapist Lionel Logue
For Maryland to be a winner performance and graduation
music only they can create. At (Geoffrey Rush). Bertie’s wife Elizabeth (Helena Bon-
in this new economy we must rates; School Finance, based
first it seemed like 100 of them – ham Carter) hired Logue so the king could deliver radio
move forward by creating and on school funding and equity
then 200 more – then 300. More addresses with clarity and confidence to his countrymen
saving jobs through innovation in finance; and Standards, As-
and more they came, circling and countrywomen as war against Hitler loomed nigh.
and that includes protecting sessments and Accountability
overhead and curving downward At first, subtle class distinctions threaten the relationship
our nation’s-best public school (2010 data) in recognition of
into the lake – chattering and of the odd couple at the center of this drama – the royal
system.” Maryland’s long history of
talking until the sound was a roar student and the commoner therapist/teacher. Running
State Superintendent of high standards and detailed
and the sight too complicated – time: 111 minutes. Rating: R – Jim Link
Schools Nancy S. Grasmick statewide accountability pro-
too overloaded to describe.
said that Maryland’s goal is grams.
Betsy Barber
to provide outstanding educa- In only one category, K-12
tional opportunities for every Achievement, Maryland re-
child in every neighborhood. ceived a B- grade. This cate-
“Recognition of our State’s gory includes National Assess- Greenbelt
Send us a letter to share
track record of success is grat- ment of Educational Progress
with your neighbors about
ifying to all of us who work (NAEP) scores and an analysis
your observations, concerns,
to strengthen our schools and of achievement gaps. This News Review
gripes and accolades regard- Quality Counts provides us grade ranked third in the na-
ing local issues. with some important measure- tion.
Letters must contain your ment tools,” Dr. Grasmick Maryland ranked fifth in
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To Boards and Committees Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985
THEATRE President Emeritus, 1985-
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City Council met in November Assignments to city advisory
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Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi
to various policy boards and cussed at the November meet-
Friday Britton, Sharon Carroll, Ashley Cherok, Mary Willis Clarke, Paula Clinedinst, Agnes
committees of the Metropoli- ing and approved on January
Conaty, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Patricia Davis, Elizabeth Eny,
tan Council of Governments. 10, are: Advisory Committee on *5, 7:30, 9:45 Joan Falcão, Eli Flam, Janet Franklyn, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gard-
Council approved the following Education – Leta Mach; Advisory Saturday ner, Denise George, Bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray, Melanie
assignments at its meeting on Planning Board – Edward Putens; Lynn Griffin, Carol Griffith, Pat Hand, Stacy Hardy, Solange Hess, Rebecca Holober,
*2:30, *5, 7:30, 9:45 Barbara Hopkins, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Sharon Kenworthy, Suzanne
January 10: Board of Direc- Arts Advisory Board – Konrad
Krofchik, Vicki Kriz, Meta Lagerwerff, Sandra Lange, Jim Link, Catherine Madigan,
tors – Judith Davis, alternate Herling; Community Relations Sunday Kathleen McFarland, Emma Mendoza, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg, Linda
Emmett Jordan; Transportation Advisory Board – Emmett Jor- *2:30, *5, 7:30 Paul, Leonie Penney, Shirl Phelps, Altoria Bell Ross, Ann-Marie Saucier, Angela Stark,
Planning Board – Rodney Rob- dan; Forest Preserve Advisory Helen Sydavar, Linda Tokarz, Nancy Tolzman, Heba Toulan, Joanne Tucker, Jean
erts, alternate Emmett Jordan; Board – Judith Davis; Greenbelt Monday Turkiewicz, Thomas X. White, Marie Wong, Renauta York and Dea Zugby.
Metropolitan Washington Air Advisory Committee on Environ- *2:30, *5, 7:30
Quality Committee – Leta Mach, mental Sustainability – Konrad CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624
Tuesday - Thursday
alternate Konrad Herling; Met- Herling; Park and Recreation
*5, 7:30 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ropolitan Development Policy Advisory Board – Leta Mach;
Eileen Farnham, president; Thomas X. White, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Altoria
Committee – Emmett Jordan, Public Safety Advisory Com-
*These shows at $6.50 Bell Ross, secretary; James Giese; Diane Oberg; and Mary Willis Clarke
alternate Konrad Herling; Human mittee – Edward Putens; Senior
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Community Events
SPAGHETTI DINNER
All You Can Eat
Jan. 15
At the Library GHI Notes Golden Age Club Explorations Visits
Mowatt Methodist
Monday, January 17, Library Thursday, January 13, 7:30 by Bunny Fitzgerald Senior Self Defense
closed in observance of Dr. Mar- p.m., Board Meeting – Board The following slate of officers On Friday, January 21 Ex- Church
tin Luther King, Jr., Day. Room was installed at the January 5 plorations Unlimited will host 40 Ridge Road
Adult Program Monday, January 17 – Offices meeting of the Golden Age Club a presentation by Dr. Clifford 5 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 18, 7 p.m. Closed for Martin Luther King by Karen Haseley of the Rec- Thomas, who will entertain and
Adult Discussion Group meets Day (Note: Members needing reation Department: President educate seniors about simple self-
to discuss “Outcasts United” by emergency service can call main- Cathie Brannan, First Vice Presi- defense techniques geared toward Pies for Sale
Warren St. John. tenance at 301-474-6011.) dent Paul Sobol, Second Vice their capabilities. He empha-
Children’s Programs Wednesday, January 19, 7 President Bill Souser, Recording sizes methods that can be used
Saturday, January 15, 2 p.m., p.m., Woodlands Committee – Secretary Bunny Fitzgerald, Cor- on the street and at home and
Read to Rover for ages 6 to Board Room responding Secretary Suze Marley demonstrates how the develop- Academy
11. Children build their reading Thursday, January 20, 7 p.m., and Treasurer Paul Rall. ment of both mental and physical
confidence by reading aloud for Finance Committee Board Meet- A big “Thank You” to these street smarts is important with Stadium
15 minutes to specially trained ing – Board Room members for returning for another the amount of current crime and
Theatres
therapy dogs. Registration is Friday, January 21 – Offices year – let’s give them all our violence.
required. Call 301-345-5800 for Closed (Note: Members needing support and help keep the club Thomas is the president and Beltway Plaza Mall
details. emergency service can call main- active. CEO of the Tae Kwon Do Ram- Center Court
*Wednesday, January 19, tenance at 301-474-6011.) More people are needed for blers Self-Defense Systems (ram- 301-220-1155
10:30 a.m., Drop-in Storytime Saturday, January 22, 11 a.m., club trips. Please sign up with blers-tkd.org) who began studying ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5 p.m.
for ages 3 to 5, limit 20 children. Pre-purchase Orientation – Board Karen Haseley or some of the and training in martial arts in Adults/Seniors: $6.50
*Thursday, January 20, 10:30 Room trips may be cancelled. 1964. He has black belts in five Children: $6.00
a.m., Drop-in Storytime for ages Sunday, January 23, 2 to 4 The “Portraits of Ireland” trip different martial arts styles and
ALL SHOWS BEFORE NOON
18 to 36 months, limit 15 chil- p.m., Energy Pilot Town Hall on March 12 is open to everyone, holds four doctorates in martial
ON SATURDAY $5.00
dren. Meeting – Greenbelt Community no lottery on this trip. arts. In 2008 he was nominated
*Pick up free ticket for the Center This is the beginning of a new for AARP’s Andrus Award for ALL SHOWS AFTER 5 p.m.
Storytime events at the Informa- Committee and board meetings year – time to move on and share Community Service for volun- Adults: $8.50
tion Desk. are open; members are encour- friendship and laughter. Laughter teerism in Maryland. Students/Military: $7.50
aged to attend. is a common occurrence, espe- He has been featured in Ac- Children: $6.00
cially out loud and with others. tion Magazine and in several Seniors: $6.50
South of the Border, newspapers, including The Wash- R = ID Required
Reel & Meal Movie Int’l Mediation Firm ington Post, The Washington (!) = No pass, (!!) No pass weekend
The next film in the monthly Opens Branch Here Times, East of the River and Week of JAN 14
Reel and Meal at the New Deal JAMS, the largest provider of The Port Towns Gazette. In
Menu for Senior
will be on Monday, January 17 mediation and arbitration services 2001, he received a Presidential FRI. – SAT.
Nutrition Program at 7 p.m. when “South of the worldwide has opened its newest Award from President George W. Gulliver’s Travels, PG
The Senior Nutrition “Food Border” by Oliver Stone will resolution center in Greenbelt, in Bush and First Lady Laura Bush 11:45, 2:20, 4:35
and Friendship” program pro- be shown. The free film series, Capital Office Park on Ivy Lane. for his community activism and TRON, PG
vides lunches for seniors Monday which explores environmen- JAMS has more than 260 neutrals services on behalf of children 7, 9:50
through Friday at the Community tal and social justice issues, is who are responsible for resolv- in Washington, D.C., and also Yogi Bear, PG
Center beginning at noon. Meals sponsored by a consortium of ing thousands of cases around received a Washington, D.C. Un- 11:45, 2:20, 4:35
must be reserved by 11 a.m. two Greenbelt community organiza- the world. Retired Maryland sung Hero Award. He received a The Fighter, R
days ahead so that enough food is tions. A vegan meal is avail- Judge Howard S. Chasanow, who Presidential Award in 1997 from 7, 9:50
The Green Hornet 3D, PG-13 (!)
ordered. Call 301-397-2208, ext. able for purchase before the recently joined JAMS, will be President Clinton as Volunteer of
No fees at our location
4215. movie at 6:30 p.m. based at the Greenbelt office. the Year. 11:15, 2, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20
All meals include bread and The evening will open with JAMS can be reached at Explorations Unlimited is held Season of the Witch, PG-13
margarine, coffee or tea and skim excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther 1-800-352-5267 or by visiting the every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 11:40, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:30
milk. Menus for January 17 to 21: King, Jr., speaking about inter- website www.jamsadr.com. the Greenbelt Community Center. Heart Specialist, R (!)
Monday – Martin Luther King national civil rights. It will be This presentation will be held in 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:15, 10
holiday. All sites closed. followed by the film, a road trip the Senior Classroom, Room 114. The Dilemma, PG-13 (!)
Tuesday – Orange juice, meat- across five countries to explore Everyone is welcome to attend 11:15, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:15
balls with tomato sauce and spa- the social and political move- More C ommunity Events and questions are encouraged. Little Fockers, PG-13
ghetti, mixed vegetables, diced ments and mainstream media see pa ges 2, 4, 5 and 12. For more information call 301- 11:3T0ru, e2 ,G 4r:i3t,0 P, 7G:-1153, 10
pears. misperception of South America 397-2208.
11:20, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:15
Wednesday – Minestrone soup, while interviewing seven of its

ham steak with fruit sauce, mashed elected presidents. In casual SUN.
sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, conversations with Presidents Gulliver’s Travels, PG
green Jello with fruit. Hugo Chávez (Venezuela), Evo 11:45, 2:20, 4:35
Thursday – Cranapple juice, Morales (Bolivia), Lula da Silva TRON, PG
barbecued chicken leg, chopped (Brazil), Cristina Kirchner (Ar- 7
Yogi Bear, PG
kale, black beans, peach cobbler. gentina) and her husband and
11:45, 2:20, 4:35
Friday – Orange juice, Cajun ex-President Nėstor Kirchner, The Paulverizers
The Fighter, R
tilapia, wild rice, peas and car- Fernando Lugo (Paraguay), Ra-
7
rots, applesauce. fael Correa (Ecuador) and Raúl
The Green Hornet 3D, PG-13 (!)
Castro (Cuba), Stone gains un- at the Greenbelt American Legion Post 136 No fees at our location
Kids to Perform precedented access and sheds 6900 Greenbelt Rd – Everyone Welcomed 11:15, 2, 4:50, 7:35
At New Deal Sunday new light on transformations in Season of the Witch, PG-13
the region. Saturday—January 22 starting 8 p.m. doors open at 7:00 11:40, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35
A Kids Open Microphone ses-
Discussion after the film will p.m. Donations of $5.00 at the door. Heart Specialist, R (!)
sion at the New Deal be led by Greenbelt’s Eugenia The Paulverizers are a high energy blues band based out of the 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:15
Café this Sunday, The Dilemma, PG-13 (!)
Kalnay and Vanderlei Martins,
January 16 runs Washington, DC metro area. Currently, the band's personnel 11:15, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25
professors at the University of
from 1:30 to 2:30 consists of: Paul Mastradone, guitar and vocals; Mike Little Fockers, PG-13
Maryland, who are from Argen-
p.m. On the third Kavanaugh, guitar and vocals; Sam Paladino, Hammond organ 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:15
tina and Brazil, respectively.
Sunday of every True Grit, PG-13
For more information email and keyboards; Steve Carey, bass; Chip Clemmer, drums. 11:20, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25
month, children up
Bob Cahalan at [email protected].
to age 17 are invited
MON. – THU.
to play a musical instru-
Gulliver’s Travels, PG
ment, sing, dance, recite a poem
12:15, 2:30
or otherwise perform. C g A C ! TRON, PG
For details call Anne Gardner oming to the reenbelt rts enter 4:45, 7:30
at 301-220-1721 or email anne- Yogi Bear, PG
Doubt: A Parable
[email protected]. 12:15, 2:30
The Fighter, R
January 21 - February 12 4:45, 7:30
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 The Green Hornet 3D, PG-13 (!)
Holy Cross No fees at our location
Sunday, Jan 30 and Feb 6 at 2:30 12:45, 3:45, 6:40
Thrift Store Season of the Witch, PG-13
Q&A sessions after the Jan 28 and Feb 6 performances
12:15, 2:30, 4:55, 7:40
Every Thursday 10am – 4pm Sign-Interpreted performance January 29 Heart Specialist, R (!)
12:25, 2:40, 5:05, 7:35
Good, clean clothes for women, $15 General/$12 Students/Seniors The Dilemma, PG-13 (!)
men and children! 12:15, 2:40, 5:15, 7:45
Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. 123 Centerway • Greenbelt, MD 20770 Little Fockers, PG-13
12:25, 2:40, 5:05, 7:35
http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org Coming Soon: Reefer Madness – March 11 – April 2
True Grit, PG-13
6905 Greenbelt Road Located underneath the Greenbelt CO-OP
12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45
Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111
For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or email: [email protected]
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Underground Railroad
Obituaries
Site Gains Recognition
The Maryland-National Capital
Greenbelters were saddened to
Park and Planning Commission
Roberta Jean Smith announces that Darnall’s Chance hear of the death of Richard R.
Pilski, Jr., age 56, on December
House Museum, 14800 Governor
L o n g t i m e
Oden Bowie Drive in Upper Marl- 19, 2010, in Mount Dora, Fla. Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church
Greenbelter Ro-
He was the son of former Green-
berta Jean Smith, boro, has been accepted into the 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt
belt Mayor Richard, Sr. Survi-
National Underground Railroad
86, of Lakeside
Network to Freedom Program. vors include his mother Claire Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors
Drive, died on Pilski of Mount Dora, sisters www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410
The Darnall’s Chance House Mu-
January 3, 2011,
Nancy Grill and Christine Weaver Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor
seum was found to be making
at Prince George’s
and two nieces.
significant contributions to the
County Hospital
Condolences to the family and Worship Service 10:00am
understanding of the Underground
after a long bout of pneumonia.
friends of pioneer Greenbelter
Railroad in American history.
She was formerly of South Bend,
Mary Jane (Craig) Cook, who died
Darnall’s Chance was built in
Ind.
at her home in Bossier City, La.,
1742 by James Wardrop, a Scot-
She and her husband Robert
on January 1, 2011. She would
tish merchant. For more than a
Smith, who worked for the U.S.
have been 82 years old on January
century, the site depended on the
government, left their Indiana
2. She was a graduate of Green-
labor of enslaved African Ameri-
home for a tour in England from
belt High School’s class of 1945.
cans whose personal struggles
1955 to 1958. When they re-
Our sympathy to Rusty, Randy
offer insight into this tumultuous
turned they came to Greenbelt
and Reggie Smith and their fami-
time in the nation’s history.
where they built their home on
lies on the death of their mother,
The Museum is available for
Lakeside.
longtime Greenbelter Roberta Jean
group tours by appointment on
After one more four-year tour
Smith of Lakeside, on January 3,
Tuesday through Thursday and
in England in the 1970s they re-
2011.
for walk-in visitation on Friday
turned to their house in Greenbelt
Congratulations to Ingrid Turn-
and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
where they raised four sons.
er, Greenbelt’s county council-
There is a nominal fee for tours.
Mrs. Smith was a homemaker.
member and now chair of the
For details call 301-952-8010,
She enjoyed needlepoint activi-
Prince George’s County Council,
TTY 301-446-3402 or email dar-
ties, her favorite was quilting.
who has been installed as first
[email protected].
She belonged to a quilting group vice president of the Maryland ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
in Greenbelt.
Family-Fun-Skate Association of Counties (MACo). 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
She was an avid bridge player
She has served on MACo’s board 301-474-4322
and also played the piano and At Wells Ice Rink
of directors since 2006 and will
organ. The Smiths had both of Gather the family and head to serve on its 2011 Executive Com- Mass Schedule:
these instruments in their home. Wells Ice Rink, 5211 Paint Branch mittee. Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.
She also played them at church at Parkway in College Park for fam- Send us your reports of new Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
times. Mrs. Smith was a member ily fun every Sunday from 1:30 to babies, awards, honors, etc. to Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m.
of Greenbelt Baptist Church. 3:30 p.m. Up to two children are share with our readers. To send Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
She was preceded in death by admitted free with a paying adult. information email us at newsre-
Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe
her husband Robert, who died in Skate rental is not included. [email protected] or leave a
1981 and her son Ricky in 2004. For more information call 301- message at 301-474-6892. Pastoral Associate: Rev. R. Scott Hurd
Her survivors include sons Randy 277-3717; TTY 301-699-2544. – Kathleen McFarland
from California, Reggie from
Texas and Rusty from the home
and grandchildren Chris, Bran- St. George’s Episcopal Church
don, Michelle, Elena and Katlin. Join us around a table where all are welcome!
A memorial service will be
Services
held on Saturday, January 15 at 2
• Sundays
p.m. at Greenbelt Baptist Church. Meeting at Greenbelt Community Center, 2nd Floor
8 a.m. simple, quiet service (no music)
Interment will be in the family
10 a.m. main service
Please come this Sunday
plot in Indiana.
(music includes a mixture of acoustic guitar, piano and organ music)
WORSHIP AT 11:00
In lieu of flowers the family
requests a memorial donation be Pastor Nigel C. Black, MDiv. [phone] • Wednesdays
sent to the American Diabetic 7 p.m. service with healing prayers (no music)
Association.
7010 Glenn Dale Road (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road)
Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 301-262-3285 | [email protected] | www.stgeo.org
3215 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville/Adelphi
Phone: [phone] www.pbuuc.og
Greenbelt Community Church
American Legion
Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community
Meetings, Events January 16, 10 a.m. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
The Sons of American Legion “My Soul Has Grown Deep” Rev. Diane Teichert and
Hillside & Crescent Roads
Squadron 136 meeting will be John Sebastian, worship associate, with the choir
held on Tuesday, January 18 at Explore a vision to better orchestrate our social justice efforts for more depth. Phone: [phone] mornings
7 p.m. www.greenbeltucc.org
Thursday Sunday Worship
At the American Legion’s 10:15 a.m.
“Man’s glory lieth in his
Daniel Hamlin, Pastor
regularly scheduled membership
meeting on Thursday, January knowledge, his upright "A church of the open mind, the warm heart,
20 at 7 p.m. Post Service Officer the aspiring soul, and the social vision..."
conduct, his praiseworthy
Dave Cook will give a talk on
how he can help members file for character, his wisdom and
benefits. The Ladies Auxiliary
Unit 136 membership meeting is not in his nationality or rank.”
also on Thursday, January 20 at 7
p.m. A free meal is served start-
Greenbelt Bahá’í Community
ing at 6:15 p.m. for all members 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918
attending these meetings. [email protected] www.bahai.us
Saturday
The Paulverizers will play in
Legion hall on Saturday, January
Congregation
22 starting at 8 p.m.; doors open
Mishkan Torah
at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
(See ad on page 3.) 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223
An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali-
tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes
your extended family in the 21st century. HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH
Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111
i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM.
Worship 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults.
Catholic
Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. Sunday School & Bible Class 9:30 a.m.
Community
Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program.
of Greenbelt Opportunity for leadership development.
MASS Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors.
Sisterhood. Men's Club. Other Social Activities.
Sundays 10 A.M. Interfaith families are welcome. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a traditional Bible-believing,
Municipal Building Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Christ-centered congregation! Join Us!
and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation E-mail [email protected]
Thursday, January 13, 2011 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5
Upcoming Events
At New Deal Café
Exhibiting artists at the Café
through February 28 are photog-
rapher Nicholas Condon with his
“Walking Through Greenbelt;”
etchings, mixed media drawings
and paintings by New Deal pia-
nist John Guernsey; and jewelry
by Nancy DePlatchett.
On Thursday, January 13
from noon to 2 p.m. pianist Amy
C. Kraft plays mid-day melodies. R
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The weekly open microphone A
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session for music, poetry, prose SY
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and storytelling is from 7 to 9 E
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p.m. HE
On Friday, January 14 from BY
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6:30 to 8 p.m. pianist John O
T
Guernsey plays lively jazz and HO
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blues notes (every Friday and
Saturday). From 8 to 11 p.m. This fire hydrant on
Grateful Dead keyboardist, Southway has a mark-
Woodstock Star and Rock ’n Big soft fluffy flakes began falling Tuesday evening, having held off all day. An expected earlier arrival caused a er so emergency crews
Roll Hall of Famer Tom Con- decision to close county schools two hours early. Public Works crews work late into the night to clear streets and can locate it at night
stanten and friends will recreate municipal parking lots. and/or in the snow.
a Grateful Dead concert. There
is a cover charge (see ad on City Information
page 9) and reservations are rec-
ommended.
On Saturday, January 15 clas-
sical guitarist Bruce Kritt plays
from 4 to 6 p.m. From 8 to
11 p.m. Cahoots plays a variety MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR GREENBELT ANIMAL SHELTER
of danceable rock ’n roll tunes 550-A Crescent Road
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
from the 1960s through the pres- (behind Police Station)
ent with vocals by Greenbelter
Jamie Krauk. In observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the COME OUT AND VISIT:
Sunday, January 16 the Sign Greenbelt City Council and the Community Relations Advisory April a 6 month old,
Language Brunch Discussion Board join President Obama and others by encouraging residents sweet female tabby.
to take part in community service opportunities. During these chal-
group meets in the Café front Very loving.
lenging economic times, the demands on service organizations are
room from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Remy, 6 month old
greater than ever. Throughout the City’s history, Greenbelters have
while the Not2Cool Jazz Trio female Lab Mix. Super
generously volunteered their time for the betterment of our com-
plays in the back room from playful and friendly.
munity.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly Tammy, 2 year old long
kids open microphone session You can use the links below to find more information on service haired gray tabby
will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 opportunities in our area.
p.m. Mateo Monk plays instru- • The City’s many volunteer organizations can use your help. A The shelter is open on Wednesdays from
mental world/electronica music list of clubs and contacts is available at www.greenbeltmd.gov/ 4-7pm, Saturdays from 9am-12pm or by ap-
from 5 to 8 p.m. recreation/clubs.html pointment INFO: 301.474.6124 Make a dona-
Next Week • The online home of President Obama’s “United We Serve” tion in the name of a friend! Visit the Greenbelt
Oliver Stone’s documentary, initiative: www.serve.gov Animal Shelter on Facebook!
“South of the Border,” will be
shown as the Reel & Meal film
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
of the month at 7 p.m. on Mon-
day, January 17. University of City Offices will be closed Monday, January 17th, in observance of ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Maryland professors Eugenia Martin Luther King Jr. Day. SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
Kalnay and Vanderlei Martins, The Greenbelt Connection will not be operating.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Greenbelt residents from Argen-
tina and Brazil, lead a discussion REFUSE/RECYCLING SCHEDULE Public Works Yard
after the film. There is a film Week of January 17th
website at http://southofthebor- Monday Route – Collected Tuesday City residents can recycle old and/or unwanted computers
derdoc.com. Tuesday Route – Collected Wednesday and other electronic items. Bring your items to the collection
On Tuesday, January 18 Pete Wednesday Route – Collected Thursday
bins located at Greenbelt Public Works, 555 Crescent Road.
and Cody create an unusual Thursday Route – Collected Friday
musical experience with covers Accepted items include: TVs, CPUs, monitors, keyboards,
and originals from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be no appliance or yard waste collections on Friday, mice, printers, laptop computers, recording equipment,
Wednesday, January 19 from 7 January 21st speakers, scanners, surge protectors, wires and power
to 9 p.m. Emy Tseng performs
cords, fax machines, cameras, telephones, radios, DVD
jazz and Brazilian bossa nova, GAIL PROGRAM NEEDS players, VCRs, alkaline batteries taped on one end. New!
with Matvei Sigalov on guitar
ASSESSMENT SURVEY Expanded Polystyrene (block “Styrofoam” #6).
and Roberto Berimbau on per-
The GAIL Program will be celebrating 10 years in 2011. In
cussion. Tseng studied with jazz SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE FOR DROP-
order to continue to provide Greenbelt residents with aging
singer and teacher Jay Clayton OFF OF MORE THAN 10 ITEMS OR ITEMS OVER 50 LBS.
in New York and Brazilian pia- services that meet their needs the GAIL Program is cur-
PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE.
nist Marcos Silva in San Fran- rently conducting a needs assessment. Please take a few
cisco. She moved to this area moments to participate. If you have received a paper copy
last year and will give a concert in the mail please do not complete the online survey. Your VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES
at the Strathmore at the end of participation is greatly appreciated. The deadline to com- Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups.
the month. plete the assessment is January 31, 2011. Vacancies exist on: Advisory Planning Board, Arts Advisory
On Friday, January 21 at 8
Access the survey at www.greenbeltmd.gov/seniors Board, Board of Appeals, Forest Preserve Advisory Board
p.m. the Badger Band, featur-
For information call 301-474-8000.
ing members of the Jello Boys,
provides the final performance GREENBELT CARES WINTER WORKSHOPS IN
in the Three Friday Grateful
LIFE SKILLS MEETINGS FOR JANUARY 17-21
Dead celebration, while adding
Register for one or all of the following
Dylan, original music and some Wednesday, January 19th at 8pm, WORK SESSION, at the
by calling 301-345-6660.
jammin’. Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road.
January 24-Fighting the Winter Blues
Saturday, January 22 Wam-
mie-nominated group Kiva January 31-Setting and Keeping Personal Goals This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a
brings their special percussive February 7-Living Alone and Liking it meeting is being held call 301-474-8000 or contact the City
acoustic world music to the Café February 28-Learning to be Assertive Clerk at [email protected].
from 8 to 11 p.m. March 7, Living Well Through Mid-Life Changes
On Sunday, January 23 from Workshops will be held from 5-6:30pm at the Greenbelt
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jim Stimson Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 DONATION DROP-OFF
plays classical lute, with the Cy- American Rescue Workers
press Trio playing Southwestern
Saturday, January 22, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
Louisiana two-steps and waltzes
Greenbelt CityLink: www.greeenbeltmd.gov Parking lot between City Office and the
from 5 to 8 p.m.
For more information call 301- Find us at Community Center
474-5642 or visit www.newdeal- www.facebook.com/cityofgreenbelt City of Greenbelt Recycling Office: 301-474-8308.
cafe.com.
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NASA BUS ROUTES
continued from page 1 continued from page 1
all NASA Visitor Centers. including Montgomery Blair High someone ride the routes during dan asked that the route finder comments that county staff has
During 2010 a feasibility study School in Montgomery County. rush hour to assure they are prop- option on WMATA’s website indicated a desire to keep lines of
and master plan have been de- Poprocki then went on to de- erly timed. In response, Hruby change “Greenbelt Center” as a communication open so reason-
veloped, a project manager hired scribe a number of changes to told council that county represen- destination to “Roosevelt Center.” able requests about bus service
and a SEEC education committee the campus. Fencing around the tatives say they have evaluated He also was concerned that peo- can be considered in a timely
formed. The enlarged facility is perimeter has been replaced, he the running times for TheBus 11 ple in Greenbelt East now have manner. Major changes or con-
projected to host some 330,000 said, and the main gate is being and will make changes to certain less service to the New Carrollton cerns will be part of the discus-
visitors within three years of its updated and will reopen on Janu- sections of the route. Metro Station. sion between concerned entities at
targeted opening in 2016. A $7 ary 3. He described NASA as They also are working with He asked if a Saturday sched- quarterly reviews, she said.
million annual operating budget “the largest holder of real prop- WMATA, she said, to address ule, instead of a Sunday one, Council voted unanimously
Top 5 Dental Procedures For a Beautiful Smile
is also projected, Brown said. erty in any federal agency. But problems with the NextBus sys- could be used over holidays, not- to support the proposed changes
Construction costs are estimated it is aging,” he said. tem, which is supposed to inform ing that over the Christmas and to TheBus Route 11 and addi-
at $170 million, including a $20 Currently a new shipping and riders when the next bus should New Year’s weekends, there had tional stops for the 15X route and
million endowment. receiving building is under con- arrive. TRU-G members say the been very limited bus service for to express a desire to continue
with professional whitening gel often Dental veneers are custom made. The aged tooth, a crown can be used to im-
Her presentation followed struction off Soil Conservation system is not working satisfac- several days. to evaluate other potential new
that of Goddard’s Deputy Direc- Rreodadu.c e sT hoer iedleima iins attoe sr etloooctahte stationrsil ya.nd thickness of the veneer Hanrdub tyh es aamido iunn th er parogvened tah e tsotooptsh.’s appearance, shape or
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set forth a general overview of the campus, he said. public hearing, as these changes
Patients have great success with the each patient’s specicfi needs. were fused to metal and were less natu-
what has been learned since the Presently the occupants of are minor. She said the city
space agency began with its first BZuoilodmin ga n2d6 D–a y“tWheh oitled csucsiteonmce takceo uhlod mpoes t schedulCesr oinw bnuss asrhee lu-sed to cover or “capN” EErDal FloRoEkiEn gC. LTOodTaHy,E aSll?-porcelain crowns
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noted, is now one of five space bwe hgiutteter dt eaentdh rfeohra bai lliotantegd t. im Mea. - post schedules at stops. MLK FREE WINTER CLOTHING FOR ALL DRIVE
flight centers. The others are terials that can be used “in the Council Concerns
Dr. Davidin M VciCrgairnl,i aD, rW. Ceslat yVtoirng iMnicaC, aNrel,w future,P”o hrec eslaaiidn, Vweilnl ebeer ss aavreed a. thin Mlaoyreer t han one councilmember SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010
Dr. MonYiocrak M anadtt sNonew, D Mr. eJxaiyc oM. cCarl Hoef pmoernctieolnaeind, aapsp elxieadm tpole tsh, ew firno-nt onof tteede tphr.o blems with bus signage NOON – 5:00 PM
GLENN DALE FIREHOUSE
McTChaer lG Dreeenntable Glt rwouoprkforce now dVowens eaenrds daololrosw. dentists to chaanngde wthiteh improper destinations
11900 Glenn Dale Blvd (Route 193)
includes 9,100 persons, of whom The meeting concluded with listed at the end of the line, mak-
Are you self-conscious about your color, size and shape of teeth for a more Glenn Dale, MD
3,400 are civil servants and 5,700 discussion of proposed bikeways ing it difficult for riders to find
smile? A haerea lcthoynt sramctiolers c, oOnbternibshuatiens smaiodr.e baeetwsteheent itch es mGirleee.n Pboelrtc teolwainn cveenn-eertsh eairre b auns. It was also noted that CALL 301-262-1818 FOR DETAILS
OR JUST SHOW UP!
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into space, according to Oben- the NASA gateway. Councilmember Emmett Jor-
patients ask about options for improving lighten with professional tooth whitening.
shain. Five of these have been
the health raenpdai ra pmpisesaioranns.c eC oufr rtehnetliyr sNmAiSleA.
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scope and a project to evaluate
dures and especially cosmetic dental
the big bang theory.
procedures have improved dramatically
Currently three weather satel-
over the lalistte s1 0ar eto i n1 5o rybeita, rOs.b eAnss haa irne ssuaildt,.
there’s anH aer rdaeysc roifb eadf faosr d“aabbsloel uotpeltyio inns-
credible” the future possibilities
that are no longer a luxury limited to
for predicting storms, such as
Hollywood celebrities. There are a wide
hurricanes and tornadoes. Other
range of chmoiiscseiosn asv, ahiela bsaleid f,o wr iimll pmroeavsiunrge
the health tahned m aepltpinega roafn tchee oafr cytiocu irc es mpaiclek..
Other Solar Systems
Speak to a dental professional who can
What about our solar system
help you determine which dental proce-
and those beyond our sun and
dures are bites spt lfaonre tyso? u rN nAeSeAds .is involved
in studying the atmosphere of
If you’ve thought about improving
Mars. “In some ways we know
your smile, this guide can help you learn
more about Mars than about the
about the mlaotoenst,” t eOcbhennisqhuaeins isna idd.e n tOisthtreyr
and cosmeartieca sd oefn traesl eparrochc eindvuorlevse. what is
called “dark energy” and black
Invisalign Orthodontics is a sim-
holes. A new inquiry is looking
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your teetht.h eC lpeoasrs,i btihliitny Ionfv oistahelirgs na rtorauynds
distant stars in the universe.
straighten teeth and correct your bite.
Closer to home, the Goddard
Unlike metal braces, almost no one
staff are recycling computers,
else can terlelp yaoiruin agr et hwemea rtion gb eI novfifsearelidg nto.
Straightennienagrb cyr oscohkoeodls .t e Oetnh Mwaityh 1 I4n vneisx-t
year – a Saturday – the Goddard
align orthodontics is more comfortable,
facility will host an open house
more convenient, less expensive and
for some 800 middle school chil-
usually fadsrteenr. than metal braces. For
most adultsA, t ttrheisa tpmoinetn Gt rteiemnbee lti sM jauysotr
Judith Davis asked whether the
under one year. Overall gum and bone
federal budget is enough – she
health are improved when teeth are
was speaking about the Goddard
properly afalicgilnitey.d a“Wnde tfiw tioll gbeet haes rw welilt ho ff
an ideal biatse .a Snytr aoitghhert tseeectthio anr eo fn oNtA oSnAly”
was the response.
important for a beautiful smile - they
Davis then added that our
contribute to a healthy smile!
federal representatives, Congress-
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lent examBpalreb aoraf Mthieku blsekni eafitnsd oBfe nnjeawmi n
Cardin “have your backs.”
dental technology and are often an
Tom Paprocki, director of
ideal solumtiaonnag efomre nrte polpaecraintigon sm fiosrs itnhge
teeth. A adgeennctay,l reimspopnldaendt thsaetr vthees m aasjo ra-
tooth rooti tya nodf athnec hpoeorsp lae rwehpol awcoermk efnort
Goddard are, in fact, Maryland
tooth, bridge or denture to your jaw.
residents. A large majority of
When desntutdael nit minptelranns tsco maree frroemst oErleead-
with porcneolar inR ocorsoewvenlst ,H thigehy Slocohoko, lf, eheel
and functiaodnde ldi.k e B nuatt uGroadld taeredt hst.a Off nweo orkf
with some 20 schools in the area,
the most common uses of mini dental
implants is stabilization of dentures.
Anchoring a denture with one or more
dental implGantIsV soElve sB proLbOlemOs cDom-
monly associated with dentures, in-
cluding concern and discomfort from
loose and poorly fitting dentures.
Teeth Whitening or Bleaching
12/$299
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Fresh Quality Meats
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Chicken Beef Spare Ribs
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Boneless lb. Chicken lb. Boneless Porterhouse lb.
Top Round Ham
Leg Quarters or T-Bone
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8 oz. Steaks
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Pure Premium Assorted Cooked lb. Ice Hungry

Orange Yogurts Ham
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59 oz. Assorted 1.5 qt. Assorted 14-17 oz.
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Governor O’Malley Holds Forums
Police Blotter
Focusing on Future of the State
Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police
Department, http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/index.htm, link in
left frame to “Weekly Report” or
by Thomas X. White
http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/weekly_report.pdf.
Dates and times are those when police were first contacted
about incidents. In preparation for his second Fourth Forum 10. Increase Maryland’s re-
term, Governor Martin O’Malley A fourth forum covering the newable energy portfolio by 20
announced just before the holi- topic “Children and Health,” was percent Renewable Portfolio Stan-
Home Invasion Burglaries days that he would conduct a se- held on Monday, January 10 at dards (RPS) by 2022.
January 4, 9:35 p.m., 16 Court December 31, 2:27 p.m., 9100 ries of five “Maryland Forward” Coppin State University in Bal- 11. Reduce Maryland’s green-
Crescent Road, a man entered a block Springhill Lane, an at- forums to develop strategies for timore. The final forum, on the house gas emissions by 25 per-
home while the occupants were tempted burglary was reported. the O’Malley-Brown administra- topic of “Public Safety and Secu- cent by 2020.
there, brandished a screwdriver January 1, 2:33 p.m., 6200 tion’s second term. He hoped rity,” will be held on Thursday, 12. End childhood hunger in
and demanded money. The man block Breezewood Drive, a DVD they would generate actions and January 13 at the Navy-Marine Maryland by 2015.
took a game system and video player, cellphone, game system recommendations in support of Corps Memorial Stadium in An- 13. Establish best-in-the-
games and fled. The suspect is and computer were reported tak- their strategic goals, he said. napolis. nation statewide health informa-
described as a white male, 40 to en. The governor subsequently led The five “Maryland Forward” tion exchange and electronic
45 years old, 6’0” to 6’2” tall, Vehicle Crimes off the series with a forum at the forums are intended to provide health records system by the end
weighing 200 to 210 pounds, Two vehicles were reported National Institute of Standards useful guidance and recommen- of 2012.
missing two bottom teeth and stolen: a maroon 2003 Ford and Technology in Gaithersburg dations for achieving Governor 14. Reduce infant mortality
wearing a dark-colored hooded Focus with Md. tags from the on Monday, December 20 on the O’Malley’s 15 strategic goals for in Maryland by 10 percent by the
sweatshirt. 7900 block Mandan Road and topic of “Jobs and the Economy.” his administration as it begins end of 2012.
DWI Arrests a green 1998 Ford Explorer And on January 3 he hosted the its second and final term, which 15. Expand access to Sub-
December 25 to January 1 with Md. tags from the 5900 second forum, on “Skills and ends in 2014. stance Abuse Services in Mary-
police arrested and charged six block Cherrywood Terrace. Education,” held at Bowie State Those ambitious goals include: land by 25 percent by the end
nonresidents for driving under Attempted thefts of vehicles University. 1. Create, save or place of 2012.
the influence of alcohol at various were reported twice at 13 Court Of interest to Greenbelt, on Maryland residents into 250,000
locations around town. Ridge Road. Friday, January 7, Lt. Governor jobs by the end of 2012.
Drug Arrest Two Maryland license plates Anthony Brown hosted the third 2. Improve student achieve-
December 31, 9:58 p.m., stolen in the 7800 block Walk- forum, on “Sustainability,” at the ment and school, college and SUMMER DANCE PROGRAMS!
Cherrywood Lane at Ivy Lane, er Drive were recovered in Chesapeake College in Wye Mills career readiness by 25 percent by
a resident man was arrested and Bowie. No arrests were made. on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. the end of 2015.
charged with possession of drug Thefts from vehicles were Discussion topics at this forum 3. Increase the number of
paraphernalia after a traffic stop. reported in the following ar- included Smart Growth, Bay Marylanders who receive skills
He was released on citation pend- eas: 6200 block Springhill Restoration, Clean Energy/Cli- training by 20 percent by the end
ing trial. Court (flashlight, gloves); 6200 mate Change and Resource Based of 2012.
Vandalism block Breezewood Drive (car Industries. 4. Reduce violent crime in Dance All Summer Long
in our educational and fun dance camps
December 31, 3:57 p.m., Ham- stereo); 7700 block Greenbrook Coming out of the discussion Maryland by 20 percent by the
from pre-k to adult!
ilton Place, the fence to a garden Drive (wallet); and 6100 block sessions were several recommen- end of 2012.
CAMP WANNADANCEALOT
plot was damaged and litter was Springhill Terrace (camera, dations: 5. Reduce violent crimes
age 7 to 15
found on the plot. CDs, currency). A vehicle was • To continue to increase Bay committed against women and

January 1, 1:51 p.m., 11 Court vandalized in the 100 block restoration efforts with Mary- children by 25 percent by the end PRE-K DANCE CAMPS
Ridge Road, graffiti was found Westway (damaged door locks). land’s Watershed Implementation of 2012. age 3 to 6
on a residence. Plan to help assure that Maryland 6. Make Maryland the nation-
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2020. Chesapeake Bay by 2020.
choreograph weekend long
On Wednesday, January 12 at approximately 7:20 p.m., • To pursue aggressively the 8. Double transit ridership in
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Thursday, January 13, 2011 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9
Memories of the Challenges Greenbelt Writers Group
Gathers for a Celebration
Of Skating and Sledding
by Mary Moien
by James Giese
The Greenbelt Writers Group Joe Sucher presented poetry dedi-
(GWG) celebrated the holiday sea- cated to his wife and Janet Walenta
It’s been a long time since there dents and the more pressure we plaints would build up until the
son with a party at Sir Walter Ra- read from a story she is writing
has been skating on Greenbelt got to say skating was OK. city fathers would order the plow
leigh Restaurant on December 17. using the dialect of Long Island
Lake. Whether it’s global warm- Sometimes, the judgment of out to clear the streets. Naturally,
A lively group met to enjoy the Geese (you had to be there for that
ing or a temporary climate change city staff was not all that it should the snowplow was heavily bom-
company of fellow writers, some one).
or just not the right confluence of have been. I did not know until barded with snowballs.
of whom have been meeting since The latest GWG Anthology was
weather elements, it hasn’t hap- much, much later, for example, With the construction of the
the group was formed 15 years also hot off the presses at the din-
pened recently. Even in the old that one Recreation Department North End and the Defense
ago. It was also a sad occasion as ner and everyone eagerly thumbed
days (for me the 1960s) ice-skating employee borrowed Buddy At- Homes in the early 1940s, an-
we recalled the life and influence through the pages in search of their
on the lake was a rare event. tick’s Jeep. (Buddy was the long- other popular sledding hill became
of one of the founding members, creations.
First, there had to be a long time, highly gregarious, well-loved the north-facing slope just beyond
Dorothy Sucher, who died earlier Matt Arbach and Carol Griffith
freeze. It’s not enough that the Public Works director for whom the small park across from the 73
in the year. deserve much credit for not only
lake is ice covered. The ice must the park is named. He was seen Court. North-facing slopes are
As is traditional at the gather- planning the party but for their on-
be thick enough all over the lake all about town driving his little always great sledding hills because
ings, a number of members chose going activities with the anthology
to support a crowd of people. To yellow jeep with the fabric top in it takes much longer to melt the
to read from original or famous and the group.
be safe, the ice should be able to winter and open top in summer.) snow without the sun shining
works. A sampling follows: The GWG meets in the Green-
even hold up an automobile. The employee drove the Jeep onto directly upon it. The problem is
Marilyn Wassmann always has belt Community Center on the third
But thick ice is not enough. the frozen lake, ignoring the fact that hill is on the other side of the
a new Christmas card poem that Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
During the freezing process there that the ice by the shore was often fence from the city on land of the
she read and Lenore Algaze has for Most months include open readings
must not be a major snow event. thin because of the underground Beltsville Agricultural Research
many years recited from memory and another activity or discussion.
The ice must be smooth for good springs. The Jeep sank through the Center. To get to it, the kids had
“A Visit from St. Nick.” This year New members are always welcome.
skating. Snow is the enemy, al- ice and became mired. Another to make openings in the chain link
though if there is not too much, city truck had to tow the Jeep out. fence, which they did.
an ice rink can be shoveled out Buddy didn’t get mad too often, Except for damaging the fence, Free Winter Bird Winter Mid-Week
for skating by ambitious young but when he did he could cuss a sledding there has never been a Walk Saturday Free Bird Walk
men and women. blue streak. I suspect one of those serious problem. Still, Research
The Prince George’s Audubon The Prince George’s Audubon
On the rare occasions when cussing times occurred then, unbe- Center officials have regularly
Society hosts a half-day bird walk Society will host a bird walk
everything worked out just right, knownst to me. complained to the city about any-
on Saturday, January 15 at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 20 on the
usually for no more than a day Another time, a recreation di- one accessing that portion of the
at Governor Bridge Natural Area, paved Luther Goldman Birding
or two, hundreds of Greenbelters rector came to my office and told farm not only because of the van-
Governor Bridge Road in Bowie. Trail at Lake Artemesia, College
would show up to skate. You me that he had checked the lake dalism that occurred but because
Waterproof footwear and bin- Park and Berwyn Heights.
could skate all over the 13-acre that morning and finally thought it of the possibility of an encounter
oculars are suggested. Call 410- Meet at the parking lot at 3 p.m.
lake. Because of school and was safe for skating. I agreed to with one of the farm animals be-
765-6482 for more information. Call 301-459-3375 for details.
work, skating often took place at take a look on my own. It was a ing researched there.
night. Those who come from the beautiful, sunny day. By the time While Greenbelt lacks the re-
north know that there is nothing we reached the lake, the sun had ally steep sloping hillsides that
Law Offices of David R. Cross
quite like skating upon an open done its job and there was a large are a challenge to any teenage
body of water by the light of the area of open water. I had one sledder, the “Devil Hill” of my
301-474-5705
moon on a crisp, clear cold night. very embarrassed recreation direc- youth, there are plenty of lesser
That’s the way it used to be in tor with me. slopes throughout town off the
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Greenbelt. Snow road that provide enjoyment
When there was skating, there Besides the many problems particularly to the younger set Real Estate Settlements Personal Injury
would be a blazing bonfire on caused by snow making roads who are first getting to learn the
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the shore of Buddy Attick Park. impassable and preventing the pleasures of snow. I am sure
Skaters would gather there to easy access of emergency vehicles that last year Greenbelt kids 30 Years of Legal Experience
warm themselves and use the and preventing those needing to got their fill of snow play and
Roosevelt Center
lights to fix any problems they go someplace from doing so, it then some.
might have with their skates. The is a wonderful event, particularly
city would supply the firewood. for kids. In the original days of
If it didn’t, there would still be a Greenbelt, I am told that the fa-
bonfire but the picnic tables and vorite sledding hill was the long
Grateful Dead’s Woodstock
who knows what else might be slope down Crescent Road from
the source of combustion. the 3 Court to Westway. In fact,
Worry the city at times would refrain
performer & Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Famer*
I, as city manager then, and from plowing that part of the
most particularly the recreation di- street so that the kids could sled
rector would worry about whether there.
plays the new deal café
or not it was really safe for skat- This part of the city was called
ing. Even in the coldest of times, by some residents “Holy Hill.”
there would be spots along the In this area some of the original
shoreline where springs emanated homes had basements offering * Tom Constanten and friends
from the ground to prevent the extra bedrooms for larger families,
formation of ice. These were in many of whom were Catholics.
shallow water areas, so did not As a result, there were plenty of
pose too great a risk. Other areas kids living there in a town that
did not freeze either because water boasted 3,000 children.
birds kept the water circulating or The problem was, of course,
because of the proximity to the that not every resident was willing
dam. Those areas posed greater to be snowed in just so the kids
concerns to us. Public Works could have a play hill. The com-
would place traffic cones to warn
people away from them.
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