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N R eview G R E E N B E L T ews An Independent Newspaper VOL. 76, No. 8 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 JANUARY 10, 2013 County Proposes Removing Paid Fire, EMT at Branchville Station by Thomas X. White Branchville Volunteer Fire a proposed plan to remove the daytime hours when volunteers Department and Rescue Squad career firefighters currently staff- are either at work or in school or T (BVFD&RS) Chief Richard ing the station Monday through otherwise not available could put T E N Leizear has informed neighbor- Friday from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Greenbelt West, the Branchville R A ing fire departments that the ca- Branchville is one of several in community and North College b N reer (county-employed and paid) the county to be affected by the Park in jeopardy. If the plan SA U firefighters and emergency medi- plan, which is scheduled to go goes into effect, he said, those S Y cal technicians (EMT) are slated into effect March 1. business and residential areas S E T for removal from the Branchville According to Leizear, Barks- likely will experience longer R U station on March 1. The fire- dale said the Branchville depart- response times when callers in CO house is located at the inter- ment is close to other fire and Branchville’s “first due response” TO O section of Greenbelt Road and EMS stations that could cover areas call 911 for a fire or rescue H P Rhode Island Avenue in College Branchville’s area when volunteer emergency. Park. Branchville provides “first staffing is not available. The The Greenbelt City Council Paul Downs prepares to venture into the Forest Preserve. due response” to Greenbelt West, change is due to county budget- and city manager, aware of the including Franklin Park, Beltway ary constraints, he said. proposed plan, are discussing Plaza and the Greenbelt Metro Leizear indicates March 1 also the issue with neighboring cities. A Dream Come True . . . station. is the effective date for adding The topic likely will be placed Leizear and BVFD&RS Presi- paid firefighters to county stations on council’s meeting agenda for The Forest Preserve at 10 dent James Crisman were sum- based on the collective bargaining January 14. It could also be a moned to a meeting on Decem- agreement between the firefighters topic at an upcoming Four Cities ber 28 with the Prince George’s union and the county. (Greenbelt, Berwyn Heights, Col- by Paul Downs County Deputy Fire Chief Ben- Branchville’s chief noted that lege Park and New Carrollton) jamin Barksdale and informed of removal of career staff during meeting scheduled on January 30. This year marks the 10th An- in the presence of such good- niversary of the creation of the ness! I am joyful and log in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve. I feel northern view, which is serene compelled to celebrate this event and bountiful, then move to the with my fellow citizens in the south view where the darkness is thicket of our forest preserve. spreading. A jubilant mist rises As president of the Committee from the forest floor. to Save the Green Belt, I am de- I ponder the history of our lighted that the forest preserve is woods. We did a special thing. 10 years old. After many battles, here the On a patch of woodland not forest stands in this soft night. in the forest preserve but pretty What did it take to do this? much surrounded by it, I erect a How many fliers, bird walks, ON tent in which I light candles and mushroom walks, meetings, S M spread a small mat for sitting. phone calls, letters, Labor Day A LI My tent has four windows facing booths, jack o’lanterns and great L wI the four directions: north, south, ideas? How much struggling? U O east and west. I pull up to the How much help from so many L RY north window and begin to docu- people through five long decades? A M ment my findings. I log the south view: “thor- Y b Fatigue and hunger soon set oughly rejuvenating.” I move to S O in. I pull out my cooker and pan the east where I hear an animal T O H and toss in onions, green peppers in the darkening woods. P and white beans. The smell of “It took a bond to do all this,” The Branchville Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad stands just back from the cooking gives energy so I con- I think. If you went into these corner of Greenbelt Rd. and Rhode Island Ave. tinue to log in my observations. woods as a child in a heavy I try to be like a scientist, snowstorm, you were bonded eyes focused on capturing some forever to the forest. If you provable fact about the current stepped past her gates on a spring status of the forest. Yet this is morning, you were a goner – this not working – the green onions I forest would slay you with her Blogger Eric Zhang Reviews grew at Henry’s Hollow Commu- many ways. nity Gardens this fall are a huge I log the east view: “stimulating Year 2012 for Museum distraction. How can anyone make an impersonal observation See PRESERVE, page 9 Greenbelt blogger Eric such as Arthur Rothstein and Zhang will discuss his pho- Marjory Collins did during What Goes On tographic project to chron- the early years of the town’s icle local life through 2012 history.” Thursday, January 10 at a presentation in Room Even a cursory look at 7:30 p.m., Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) Board Meeting, GHI 201 of the Greenbelt Com- Zhang’s blog makes clear that Administration Building munity Center on Tuesday, he did that and more. He Saturday, January 12 January 15 at 7:30 p.m. seemed to be everywhere this 9 a.m. to noon, Donation Drop-off, Parking Lot between City Of- This free lecture, the first past year with camera in hand fices and Community Center of the museum’s quarterly documenting and recording Monday, January 14 – Registration for GED Program, Springhill lecture series for 2013, is events, meetings and activities Lake Recreation Center Clubhouse sponsored by the Friends both big and small and in all 8 p.m., Council Meeting, Municipal Building, Live on Verizon 21, of the Greenbelt Museum. parts of Greenbelt. On his According to his blog, blog he added, “I am inter- Comcast 71, streaming at www.greenbeltmd.gov Zhang’s goal when he first photographic record of Greenbelt ested in seeing how this New Tuesday, January 15 – Registration for GED Program, Municipal began documenting Green- in 2012 as the FSA (Farm Secu- Deal experiment has worked Building belt was to “produce a rity Administration) photographers out 75 years later.” Wednesday, January 16 8 p.m., Council Worksession, Community Center Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 10, 2013 Upcoming Events Editorial At New Deal Café Grin Belt Friday, January 11 pianist John Greenbelt’s Loss Guernsey plays classical and jazz piano from 6:30 to 8 p.m., then In December Greenbelt lost two lifetime activists for peace, Stealing Liberty plays jazzy ver- justice, equal rights and fair housing – Bertram Donn and Rob- sions of the Grateful Dead from ert Auerbach. Their advocacy spanned a period of more than 8 to 11 p.m. 50 years in Greenbelt. Both were a part of a small group of Saturday, January 12 from 1 city activists who worked and demonstrated for these issues at to 4 p.m. Joe Harris will lead a a time when most Greenbelters either opposed them or were DC Singer/Songwriter Showcase. willing to leave things as they were. As tolerant as Greenbelt John Guernsey plays up-tempo is and was, Donn and Auerbach were often looked down upon, jazz piano from 6:30 to 8 p.m., particularly by politicians who considered their views too far with Blue Panamuse bringing out and unpopular to be supported. They often were voices in blues and swing tunes spanning the wilderness. the 1920s through the present In particular, the 1960s and early 70s were a turbulent time from 8 to 11 p.m. with assassinations, riots and demonstrations in Washington and On Sunday, January 13 The at the university, mule trains, the National Guard encamped on Good Time Band plays rock, Braden Field, riot police assembled at Greenbelt Junior High, blues, country and gospel from implementation of fair housing legislation and enforced school 5 to 8 p.m. busing. It was a time when feelings ran high and those such as Next Week Auerbach and Donn were considered eccentric, and even hated On Tuesday, January 15 the by some. monthly poetry open micro- Looking back now at those times and what Donn and Auer- phone session will be held from bach championed – peace, justice for all and equal opportunity 7 to 9 p.m. On Wednesday, “Arrgh . . . now all of my Acorn Bowl – one can only wonder, “What was all the fuss about?” We as a community must vigilantly assure that all those who January 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. dreams are gone.” people are invited to bring their disagree with the majority, who march to different drum beats, own teams or form one on the are never prevented from lawfully expressing themselves. Free- spot to test their knowledge on dom of expression is a cornerstone of democratic government. various topics at the Pub Quiz. Our thanks to Auerbach and Donn for asserting these rights. On Thursday, January 17 CPAE Photography Botanic Garden Hosts from noon to 2 p.m. pianist Amy C. Kraft plays midday Club Meets Friday Pre-school Activities melodies and Joe Harris appears Photography buffs may want The U.S. Botanic Garden from 7 to 9 p.m. On Friday, to participate in The Underex- (USBG) invites pre-school chil- Roosevelt Dems’ Trip Family Science Night January 18 Pianist John Guern- posed, the photography club dren (ages 3 to 5) accompanied To Annapolis Jan. 21 At Owens Science Ctr. sey plays classical and jazz sponsored by College Park Arts by an adult to an hour-long ses- Monday, January 21 – also On Thursday, January 17 piano from 6:30 to 8 p.m., then Exchange (CPAE). Meetings sion from 10:30 to 11:30 each inauguration day for President from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the Howard the John Lee Experience takes are held Friday evenings from Wednesday in January. Varied Obama’s second term and the B. Owens Science Center will over from 8 to 11 p.m. drawing 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Old Parish activities are offered such as birthday of Martin Luther King, host a free Family Science Night from blues, African, Indian and House, 4711 Knox Road, Col- stories, art activities or a walk Jr. – is the day for this year’s for parents, students and com- classical music. lege Park. For more information in the garden. Sessions will be Roosevelt Democratic Club annu- munity members. The Saturday, January 19 visit www.facebook.com/groups/ led by Lee Coykendall, USBG’s al trip to Annapolis to be greeted Sounding scientific and mak- schedule begins with Bruce photo20740/. Educational Specialist. and feted by Greenbelt’s state ing bold claims is one thing Kritt playing classical guitar Senator Paul Pinsky and Del- but proving it another – that from 4 to 6 p.m., followed egates Anne Healey, Tawanna is something scientists must by John Guernsey playing up- Gaines and newly-appointed Del- do. They perform experiments tempo jazz piano from 6:30 to Greenbelt egate Alonzo Washington. Wash- and collect data to prove their 8 p.m. The Nice Trys bring ington, a resident of Riverdale, theories. This program shows Cinematic Folk hanging out in takes the place of Justin Ross, how it is done with a variety a Honky Tonk-throwing show who resigned. of hands-on demonstrations and from 8 to 11 p.m. News Review The group will dine on Three activities available for the junior Sunday, January 20 begins Brothers fare and listen to talks budding scientists. with the Not 2 Cool Jazz Trio outlining this year’s state issues. See stars and fly to Mars in from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with There will be a charter bus the planetarium and Challenger the monthly kids’ open micro- AN INDEPENDENT NEwSPAPER leaving Greenbelt from the lower Center. phone session following from lot at the library at 5 p.m. sharp. Free tickets, required for 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Darkuba There is a fee for the event, some events, are available at the Dawg Hafla provides live Mid- 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 which includes transportation and door on a first-come, first-served dle Eastern music and dance 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 is payable when boarding the bus. basScience Center Offers playing the oud, darbuka and To reserve a place on the bus or Planetarium Program riq from 5 to 7 p.m. email: [email protected] for more information call Pam at On Friday, January 11 at 7:30 website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com 301-858-3058. p.m. (doors open by 7:15 p.m.) Annual Dues and Saturday, January 12 at 11 Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 Now is the time to renew an- a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Owens Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 nual club dues. The dues form Science Center will host a plan- OLd GREENBELT President Emeritus, 1985- will be available from Treasurer etarium program “Fancy Nancy Austin Henry on January 21 and Sees Stars!” There is a nominal THEaTRE Editor: Mary Lou williamson 301-441-2662 may be paid at the February 15 fee. Assistant Editor: barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 WEEK OF JaN 11 News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 meeting or mailed to the club Howard B. Owens Science Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 at P.O. Box 824, Greenbelt, MD Center is at 9601 Greenbelt Les Miserables Photo Editor: Helen Sydavar 20786-0824. There are reduced Road, Lanham. For more infor- (PG-13) rates for those 62 or older. mation visit the Science Center STAFF Club meetings are usually held website at www1.pgcps.org/ Jackie bealle, Virginia beauchamp, Judy bell, Rebecca boggs, Judi bordeaux, Jessi on the third Friday of the month howardbowens/, call 301-918- FRiday britton, Arlene Clarke, Lynn Clinedinst, Agnes Conaty, bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, at 7:30 p.m. in the Greenbriar 8750 or email Russell Waugh at *4:30, 7:35 Peter Curtis, Elizabeth Eny, Angie Evans, Joan Falcão, Eli Flam, Kathleen Gallagher, Terrace Room, 7600 Hanover [email protected]. Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray, Parkway. All are welcome. SaTuRday - SuNday Carol Griffith, Pat Hand, Stacy Hardy, Solange Hess, Jeannette Holman, Rebecca Holober, barbara Hopkins, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Sharon Kenworthy, *1, *4:15, 7:35 Suzanne Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Catherine Madigan, Lou Ann McCann, Kathleen McFarland, Cathie Meetre, Janet Meetre, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg, Heba Pennington, Shirl Phelps, Marylee Platt, Carol Ready, MONday - THuRSday Altoria bell Ross, Cheryl Rudd, Ann-Marie Saucier, Susan Stern, Jonathan Taylor, All-American Inaugural *4:30, 7:35 Linda Tokarz, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Thomas X. White and Dea Zugby. Celebration! STARTS FRIDAY, J~~., ,, JANUARY 18: CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 Franklin Park: Arlene Clarke 301-474-1526 CCoommee cceelleebbrraattee tthhee Z2nndd ilnnaauugguurraattiloonn ooff LINCOLN bOARD OF DIRECTORS BBaarraacckk OObbaammaa wwiltthh tthhee rroocckkilnn'’ rroooottss ooff *These shows at $6.50 Eileen Farnham, president; Thomas X. White, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Marat Tuesday is Bargain Day. Moore, secretary; James Giese; Diane Oberg and Altoria bell Ross RRuutthhilee && tthhee WWrraanngglleerrss ffrroomm 77--99ppmm aanndd All Seats Only $5.00. DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may eennjjooyy KKaarrilmm'’ss SSppeeccilaall AAmmeerrliccaann MMeennuu ooff Now accepting Visa, Discover and be mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. ffrrileedd cchhilcckkeenn && rrilbbss,, aavvaailllaabbllee aallll ddaayy lloonngg!! 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OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events Menu for Senior At the Library GCAN Meeting Topic Explore Tech Gadgets, Grassroots Gun Control Nutrition Program Adult Programs Is Legislative Session Lives of Philosophers Discussion at Mowatt The Senior Nu- Tuesday, January 15, 7 p.m.: The next meeting of the On Friday, January 11 at 1 There will be a “Stop the trition “Food and Adult Book Discussion of Greenbelt Climate Action Net- p.m. Explorations Unlimited will Shooting” discussion on Mon- Friendship” program “1Q84,” by Haruki Murakami. work (GCAN) will be on Tues- be led by Greenbelt’s Director of day, January 14 at 7 p.m. at provides lunches Set in 1984 in Tokyo, a young day, January 15 at 7 p.m. in IT Dale Worley, who will talk Mowatt Memorial United Meth- for seniors Monday woman named Aomame follows Room 114 at the Greenbelt Com- about technology gadgets. He odist Church. through Friday at the Community a taxi driver’s suggestion and munity Center. The speakers will will explain the differences be- All are invited to join in a Center beginning at noon. Meals begins to notice puzzling discrep- be Maryland Delegate Heather tween the gadgets and the advan- grassroots movement to encour- must be reserved by 11 a.m. two ancies in the world around her. Mizeur and Dannielle Lipinski of tages of each, sharing information age legislators to better regulate days ahead so that enough food Tuesday, January 15, 7 p.m.: the Maryland League of Conser- about the iPhone, iPad, Nook and firearms to reduce occurrences is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, African American historian and vation Voters. They will lead a Kindle. like the Newtown, Conn., and ext. 4215. author/lecturer C.R. Gibbs pres- discussion on the Environmental Philosophy/Love other incidents. The meeting will All meals include bread and ents an audio-visual lecture in the Priorities for the 2013 Maryland On Friday, January 18 Explo- be at Mowatt, 40 Ridge Road. margarine, coffee or tea and skim African Diaspora series for adults Legislative Session. rations’ presentation will be by milk. Menus for January 14 to and older children on Dr. Martin The group will discuss the top Jim Link on the love lives of 18 are: Luther King called “Facing the four priorities of the Maryland some famous philosophers. He Send us your Monday – Fruit punch, honey- Rising Sun: Dr. King and Africa.” environmental community: off- will discuss the influence of a baked chicken thigh, mashed Storytimes shore wind, “fracking,” pesticides few women on a few male phi- meeting notices or spiced yams, green beans with On Wednesdays and Thursdays and clean water and the Chesa- losophers and vice versa, with special activities onions, diced pears. a librarian reads age-appropriate peake Bay. special emphasis on Harriett Tuesday – Apple juice, rib stories to children and parents us- For more information contact Taylor’s rescue of John Stuart for the Community barbecue with sauce, Hawaiian ing imagination and props. Pick Lore Rosenthal, GCAN at lore@ Mill and Simone de Beauvoir’s Events page. baked beans, broccoli and cauli- up a free ticket from the informa- simplicity-matters.org or 301-345- connection to Jean-Paul Sartre, flower, fresh fruit. tion desk before the session. 2234. along with the gruesome fate of Wednesday – Grape juice, Wednesday, January 16, 10:30 Heloise and Abelard. Link, a cream of tomato soup, egg salad, a.m., Drop-in Storytime for ages Two Recreation Trips popular SAGE teacher for Prince Academy tossed salad with dressing, fresh 3 to 5 years. Still Have Openings George’s Community College, Stadium fruit. Thursday, January 17, 10:30 says he enjoys the intelligence, Thursday – Pineapple juice, a.m., Toddler Time for ages 18 to The Greenbelt Recreation De- humor and sassiness of his Theatre King Ranch chicken casserole, 35 months with caregiver. partment still has openings for Greenbelt students. 6198 GREENBELT ROAD pinto beans, stewed tomatoes, For more information visit the the trips to the Udvar-Hazy Cen- Explorations Unlimited is held CENTER COURT OF BELTWAY PLAZA fluffy fruit salad. Greenbelt branch, call 301-345- ter and to see Metamorphoses at every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 301-220-1155 Friday – Grape juice, meatloaf 5800 or visit the library system Arena Stage. Those over 18 are the Greenbelt Community Center. www.academy8theaters.com with tomato gravy, Delmonico website at pgcmls.info. Patrons welcome to participate; there is a Both these presentations will be Most features are $5.00 potatoes, kale, Mandarin oranges. are reminded that a wide variety fee for each trip with transporta- held in the Senior Classroom, all day on Tuesdays. Add $2 for 3D. of free digital magazine can be tion included. Room 114. All are welcome and R = ID Required Toastmasters Club accessed from the county library The trip to the Udvar-Hazy questions are encouraged. For (!) = No pass, (!!) No pass weekend website at www.pgcmls.info. Center will be on Thursday, Janu- more information call 301-397- WEEK OF JaN. 11 Meets January 16 ary 31 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2208. The Greenbelt Toastmasters Life Line Screening Lunch is not included. The Rec- FRi. – SaT. – TuE. club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on At Legion Jan. 21 reation Department group will Reel & Meal Deferred Wednesday, January 16 in the see the play at Arena Stage on Haunted House, R (!) Greenbelt Community Church. Greenbelt American Legion Wednesday, February 27, leaving For Inaugural at Café 11:10, 12, 1:20, The club meets in the smaller will be the site for a day-long Greenbelt at 9:30 a.m. and return- The regular monthly Reel & 2:20, 3:30, education building located behind Life Line Screening program on ing at 5 p.m. The Arena Stage Meal at the New Deal free film the church. Visitors are welcome Monday, January 21. trip includes lunch and the show. screening, that would have been 4:30, 5:45, at the meetings, which are held The screenings available in- Pre-registration is required. shown on Monday, January 21, 7, 8, 9:15, every two weeks. clude tests to identify potential Call 301-397-2208 for details. will be held on Monday, January 10:15 stayF-oart- hpormofee spsairoennatlss ,o rs truedtierneetss,, casa rbdlioocvkaesdc ualratre riceosn danitdi oinrrse gsuulcahr I _ I 2in8a uagt u7ra lp .fmes. tidvuieti etso. t hRee eCla faén’ds Gangster Squad, PG (!) Tenovaisrtomnamsteenrts too ffiemrsp rao vseu pskpiollrsti vine haneeaurtr yrshmysth amn,d ahbadrodmeniinnagl oafo rtthice More Community Events Maneda lg uwni llc ofnotcruosl . o nF ugruthne vr iodleetnaicles 1Z1e:2ro0 ,D 2a, r4k: 3T5h,i r7ty:3, R0, (1!)0 communication and leadership. arteries in the legs, a strong pre- are on page 2. will appear in the paper the week 11:55, 3:20, 6:55, 10:10 Members learn to lose the fear dictor of heart disease. Bone preceding the event. density screening for osteoporosis Texas Chainsaw in 2D, R (!) of public speaking, become bet- risk is also offered. 11:50, 4:40, 9:25 ter listeners and build skills for Screenings are painless, mod- success. Texas Chainsaw in 3D, R (!) est and take 60 to 90 minutes The Bus For details on the Greenbelt 2:05, 7:10 to complete. There is a fee for club, visit www.meetup.com/ these medical tests and screen- Seniors and Customers with Disabilities Django: Unchained, R Greenbelt-Toastmasters. For in- ings. For more details including 11:45, 3:10, 3:45, 6:45, formation on Toastmasters Inter- RIDE FREE price and how to schedule, see national, go to www.toastmasters. 9:30, 10:05 the insert in this issue. org. Jack Reacher, PG-13 11:15, 1:55, 4:40, 7:25, Greenbelt arts Center Opening this Weekend 10:10 The Eleanor & Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club Rise of the Guardians, PG The Rude M.cchanicc1.ls prc::1cnt and District 22 Legislative Team \\iilli;=i,m 3h;cik,-:-:.p,·;cir,:c: 11:10, 1:20, 7:15 will have its annual Evening in Annapolis – January 21 The MERCHANT SuN. – MON. – Celebrate MLK Day and ofVENI.CE WEd. – THuR. Haunted House, R (!) the 2nd Inauguration of President Obama 11:10, 12, 1:20, 2:20, 3:30, There will be bus transportation for a fee of $8 for those who have 4:30, 5:45, 7, 8 pre-registered. The bus will begin loading at 4:45 p.m. in the lower Gangster Squad, PG (!) parking lot behind the Greenbelt Library. 11:20, 2, 4:35, 7:30 RSVP at 301-858-3058. Zero Dark Thirty, R (!) www .r udemechanica1s.com 11:55, 3:20, 6:55 Presented by The Rude Mechanicals Texas Chainsaw in 2D, R (!) The Greenbelt Toastmasters Club presents January 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 8:00pm 11:50, 4:40 Texas Chainsaw in 3D, R (!) Building Your Thinking Power – Mental Flexibility Ticket prices: $17 General admission; 2:05, 7:10 $14 Students/Seniors/Military Django: Unchained, R Please note: This production contains the use of non-nicotine electronic at the Greenbelt Community Church prop cigarettes which produce water vapor similar to theatrical hazers. 11:45, 3:10, 3:45, 6:45 For information & reservations, -Jack R-eacher,1 PG-13 - - - - = = ~ ~ Saturday, January 19th, 2013 – 1:00 – 5:00 PM call 301-441-8770 or email: [email protected] or 11:15, 1:55, 4:40, 7:25 BOOK TiCKETS ONLiNE at www.greenbeltartscenter.org IR _ise of the Gu_ardians, PG For more information and to register, contact Coming Soon to the Greenbelt arts Center: 11:10, 1:20, 7:15 David Alexander (301-345-4718, [email protected]) February 1 and 2 – Stargazing A guest production from alight dance theater February 22 - March 16 -Superior Donuts Hansel & Gretel, PG-13 Fee: $8 Space is Limited! Refreshments Provided Greenbelt Arts Center Thursday, Jan. 24 10 p.m. 123 Centerway • Greenbelt, MD 20770 • Located underneath the Greenbelt CO-OP Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 10, 2013 Nonfiction by Women Patuxent Holds Kids Obituaries Book Club Meets Raccoon Program People are invited to join a A program on raccoons for discussion of literary nonfiction children ages 5 to 7 will be on Robert Gochnour Greenbelt. “Mr. Van,” as he was known by women at the College Park Friday, January 11 from 2 to 3:30 Dr. Van Schoonhoven was by students and staff, was then Arts Exchange Book Club on p.m. at the Patuxent Wildlife Vis- Former resident born in Cove. His education selected to serve as principal Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at itor Center. Kids will discover Robert G. Goch- began in the one-room Shanghai of Greenbelt Center Elementary the Old Parish House. the world of these mysterious nour, 42, of Edge- School there. He received a doc- School. The school became a The book to be discussed Jan- masked mammals seen roaming water, Md., died torate in education from the Uni- model for providing after-school uary 18 is “Darwin’s Ghosts: The the neighborhood. Learn through suddenly on De- versity of Oregon. He served as care to at-risk children. The Secret History of Evolution,” by exploration, identification and cember 31, 2012, principal at a school in the U.S. school was selected by the U.S. Rebecca Stott. activities. at his home in and later at the American School Department of Education as a The Old Parish House is at Public programs at the Patux- Edgewater. in Tokyo, Japan. Blue Ribbon School, one of the 4711 Knox Road, College Park ent Research Refuge are free but He was preceded in death by While working as an assis- top 200 public schools in the (corner of Knox and Dartmouth, advance registration is required his grandparents, Lucy and Clay tant professor of education at country. He retired in 1992 as near the Metro). Parking passes by calling 301-497-5887. Dona- Alderman, and his step-father, Eastern Oregon University, he plans for Greenbelt’s new el- may be obtained at the door. tions are also appreciated. Larry Vollmer. met and married Louise Young. ementary school began to take Mr. Gochnour lived in Green- They moved to Portland where shape, feeling that a new princi- belt from age 3 until 10 years Dr. Van Schoonhoven worked pal should be in charge from the ago, attending Springhill Lake as director of Professional Stan- beginning. Elementary, Greenbelt Middle and ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH dards for the Oregon Education Dr. Van Schoonhoven is sur- Eleanor Roosevelt High Schools. 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Association. In the early ’70s, vived by his wife Louise and He later worked in construction. he was hired by the National daughter Heidi. Their daughter 301-474-4322 Survivors include his wife, Education Association in Wash- Susan preceded him in death. Wendy Gochnour; daughter Fal- Mass Schedule: ington, D.C. as director of Stu- Condolences may be addressed lon Gochnour; step-daughter Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. dent Programs where he also to (Mrs. John) Van Schoonhoven, Paige Weaver; mother Stella Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. focused on changing the voting Mountain Spring Acres, 61155 Vollmer; and brother Bill Goch- age to 18. Love Road, Cove, OR 27824- Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. nour and his wife Katie. 8211. Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m. Services were held on Mon- day, January 7, 2013, at Beall Funeral Home in Bowie, fol- Mowatt Memorial united Methodist Church Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe lowed by interment at Resurrec- 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt tion Cemetery in Clinton. Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Contributions in his memory www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 may be made to Children’s Na- Withhold not from the poor the gifts tional Medical Center, 111 Michi- Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor gan Avenue, NW, Washington, Worship Service 10 a.m. which the grace of God hath bestowed DC 20010. The family guest- upon you. He, verily, shall recompense book is online at: www.beallfu- neral.com. the charitable, and doubly repay them for Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church what they have bestowed. (Baha’u’llah) Margaret B. Smith 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi M a r g a r e t Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org Greenbelt Bahá’í Community Brown Smith, 93, 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918 died on January 7, Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community [email protected] www.bahai.us 2013. An original Sunday at 10 a.m. resident of Box- Rev. Diane Teichert wood Village, she was preceded in See our website: www.pbuuc.org St. George’s Episcopal Church death by her hus- Join us around a table where all are welcome! band, James Lawson Smith, Jr. and daughter Zandra Quander Services BERWYN PBESBrtElUAN CHUB.(;B (Joe). • Sundays She is survived by her son i Piev_ James Lawton - Fasmr 8 a.m. simple, quiet service (no music) James L. Smith (Karen); two 301 7 7573 10 a.m. main service grandsons, Troy Quander and 6301 Gree111belt R,oad (music includes a mixture of acoustic guitar, piano and organ music) Joseph Quander, Jr., granddaugh- Be Heig:lilts, M 20740 • Wednesdays ter Katalina Quander; five great berwynprasbyterian. net 7 p.m. service with healing prayers (no music) grandchildren; and many extend- ed family and friends. Worahip : 6 1n dll)I& at 11 :OO am -- Chnd C.are A,,,...ilable 7010 Glenn Dale Road (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road) 301-262-3285 | [email protected] | www.stgeo.org Visitation with family will be St.md..-y School: 6!..l day& at 9:30 arn held at Gasch’s Funeral Home, Off~ Haura : M-F 9:00 am -1 :(cid:143) O pm 4739 Baltimore Blvd., Hyattsville, Greenbelt Community Church on Sunday, January 13 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A service UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST will be held on Monday, January 14 at 11 a.m. at Gasch’s, with HOLy CROSS LuTHERaN CHuRCH Hillside & Crescent Roads                                 interment at Maryland National 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings Memorial Park in Laurel.   www.myholycross.org • [email protected] www.greenbeltucc.org Flowers may be sent to Sunday Worship Gasch’s or memorial contribu- 10:15 a.m. tions to The Hospice of the Ches- Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Clara Young, Interim Pastor apeake, 9500 Arena Drive, Suite "A church of the open mind, the warm heart, 250, Largo, MD 20774. Sunday School, bible Study 8:30 a.m. the aspiring soul, and the social vision..." Informal Evening worship 6 p.m. John Morton Van Schoonhoven Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a traditional Bible-believing, Greenbel Christ-centered congregation! Join us!                                                       Dr. John Morton Van Join us on Facebook at Holy Cross Lutheran Greenbelt Schoonhoven, former principal of Center School, died on December BAPTIST CHURCH 20, 2012, in Cove, Ore. He was Congregation 101 Greenhill Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 85. He had returned to Cove, his Mishkan Torah (301)474‐4212   www.greenbeltbaptist.org  boyhood home, some 20 years ago following his retirement in 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-4223 Worship Service 11:00am An unpretentious, historic, welcoming, liberal, egali- CHANGING HEARTS WorshDipe Sceemrvbiceer 1310:t0h 0am tarian synagogue that respects tradition and becomes CHANGING LIVES “Does Life Have a Point?” your extended family in the 21st century. JanEuccalersyia 1st3etsh Shabbat services: Friday evening at 8:00 PM, except 1st Friday of the month, January 6th Guest Speaker: Dr. Jim Mook i.e. family service at 7:30 PM. Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. A video seminar on the “Who is Jesus? A Prophet” Catholic Educational programs for children K–12 and for adults. Biblical need for change JaJnaunaurayry 2 103tthh Community Combined innovative full family educational program for parents and children. and how it works. G“Wuehsto S ipse Jaekseur:s ?D Ar. JPimrie Msto”ok Conversion classes. Concert choir. Social Action program. of Greenbelt MASS Opportunity for leadership development. Friday, January 11th to JaJnaunaurayry 2 270tthh Moderate, flexible dues. High holiday seating for visitors. Sunday, January 13th “Who is Jesus? A Priest” MSuunnidcaipyasl 1B0u iAld.Min.g SInitseterfrahitoho fda.m Milieens 'sa rCe luwbe.l c Oomthee.r Social Activities. Please call  the church  “Who iJsa nJeusaursy? 2 A7 thK ing” office for more  “Who is Jesus? A King” ALL ARE WELCOME. Historic synagogue dually affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism information.  and the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Thursday, January 10, 2013 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5 In Memoriam Dudley Warner Photos At Nat’l Wildlife Ctr. Remembering The Hollingsworth Gallery Fred Baluch features award-winning local The late Fred Baluch’s widow Greenbelters were saddened sports teams who still meet reg- Strassler currently serves as the photographer Dudley Warner. Dorothy and their eight children to hear of the death of Robert ularly at American Legion Post voice of the Lansing Lugnuts, a Warner has been interested tossed a party for him at Green- G. Gochnour on December 31, 136. minor league affiliate of the To- in photography as art for years, belt’s American Legion Post 136 2012. He attended school here Congratulations to native ronto Blue Jays and writes about with a deepening interest since on December 30. Fred died No- and moved to Edgewater about Greenbelter Jesse Goldberg- baseball for Ballparkdigest.com 2007. Since then his focus has vember 18, 2012. 10 years ago. Strassler, a former News Review and thegoodpoint.com. been landscapes and wildlife, al- Fred was very clear that his Condolences to the family of carrier, Camp Encore drama Send us your reports of new though he now includes architec- memorial service should be a Margaret Brown Smith, an origi- counselor and Eleanor Roosevelt babies, awards, honors, etc. to tural images among his subjects. celebration, “a happy graduation nal Boxwood resident, who died High School graduate, who has share with our readers. We’d Warner has received awards in to a more glorious place . . . .” on January 7, 2013. just published his first book, especially like to hear more regional contests, has been pub- Son Steve read his father’s words We were sorry to hear of The Baseball Thesaurus. It’s a from our neighbors in Greenbelt lished locally and has work on to almost 80 friends and family the death of William E. (“Bill”) compendium of baseball terms East and Greenbelt West (Frank- display in several local venues. who ate, drank and reminisced Sweeney, Sr., 82, of Bowie on in which Jesse, experienced as lin Park). To send information Prints, matted images and fine art about Fred. “This event should January 5, 2013. He was a a broadcaster, storyteller, talker for “Our Neighbors” email us cards are available in Patuxent be a time of jokes and laugh- 1948 graduate of Greenbelt High and occasional voice for City of at [email protected] or Wildlife Images Bookstore and ter,” said Steve. He thanked his School and was a member of Greenbelt videos, explains what leave a message at 301-474- elsewhere. Warner works as an dad for feeding and clothing his the “Old Grizzlies,” a group baseball terms mean and how 6892. administrator of behavioral health “eight little miseries” and hoped of friends from Greenbelt High they came to be. Goldberg- – Kathleen McFarland programs. they hadn’t caused too much trouble. “Dad also occasion- ally fed and clothed some of his students when he was principal at Emery Elementary School in City Information Washington, D.C.” Son Rob, who inherited his dad’s poetic DNA, read a poem entitled Builder. “I always thought of my dad as a builder, as a foundation who helped oth- GREENBELT CiTy COuNCiL MEETiNG VaCaNCiES ON BOaRdS & COMMiTTEES ers.” Son Jim claimed that Fred met Monday, January 14, 2013 - 8:00 p.m. Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. There are currently vacancies on: the love of his life Dorothy at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road Advisory Planning board, Greenbelt Advisory Committee on age five in kindergarten, crawling under a table. Dorothy herself COMMuNiCaTiONS Environmental Sustainability said she doesn’t remember that, Presentations For information call 301-474-8000. “but it makes a good story. I Petitions and Requests (Petitions received at the meeting will not know we were together 65 years.” be acted upon by the City Council at this meeting unless Council WiNTER GEd COuRSES She became seriously interested waives its Standing Rules.) in Fred when they became pen Minutes of Council Meetings Greenbelt CARES’ will have 2 locations for GED this winter. pals during World War II. “I felt Administrative Reports Registration for GED at the Springhill Lake Recreation it was my patriotic duty to write Council Reports Center Clubhouse (6101 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt) is on to as many soldiers as I could, Committee Reports Monday, January 14, 2013. This course begins on wednes- but Fred was the only one who LEGiSLaTiON day, January 16, from 11:00 – 2:00. wrote back. When he returned he - A Resolution to Negotiate the Purchase of a 2007 Ford Truck with really looked good in a uniform.” Registration for GED at the Municipal building (25 Crescent Terex Aerial Unit from Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation of Legion Post Commander Mike Road, Greenbelt) is on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. This Waukesha, Wisconsin at a cost of $34,595 Moore expressed his gratitude -2nd Reading, Adoption course begins on Thursday, January 18. GED I is held from for Fred’s wartime service and 10:30 – 12:30. GED II is held from 1:00 - 3:00. presented Dorothy with a neatly OTHER BuSiNESS folded American flag. both programs are held for 10-weeks. - Award of Purchase - Treadmills The slideshow presented by - Award of Purchase – Pickup Truck NO ONE WiLL BE PERMiTTEd iNTO EiTHER COuRSE the siblings included a wonderful - City Position on Possible Relocation of FbI Headquarters home movie clip of Dorothy and aFTER January 14 or January 15. - Prince George’s County Fire Department Staffing Transfers Fred dancing energetically on the - Other Reports These courses are free to Greenbelt residents. Non-Green- lawn at their outdoor wedding *- Letter to State of Maryland to Consider Capital Office Park for Re- belt residents are required to pay course fee of $175. All reception. location of the Department of Housing and Community Development students are required to show proof of residency. At age 23 Fred was a warrior *- Resignation from Advisory Group Textbooks cost $35. Calculators cost $10. Fees and payment and husband. Becoming a teach- are discussed at the first class. Both textbooks and calcula- er, home builder, father, poet and MEETiNGS mystical communer with spirits NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular tors are purchased at Greenbelt CARES. ONLY certified lay in the future. Council meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens checks/money orders (made payable to the City of Green- – Jim Link are invited to attend. If special accommodations are required for belt) or cash will be accepted. NO PERSONAL CHECKS any disabled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am wILL bE ALLOwED! on the meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY For more information call 301-345-6660. WSSC Seeks Comment at 711 or e-mail [email protected] to reach the City Clerk. On New Regulations OPENiNGS ON TRiPS TO On January 24 from 7 to 10 GREENBELT aNiMaL SHELTER p.m., the Washington Suburban udvar-Hazy Center and Metamorphoses 550-A Crescent Road (behind Police Station) Sanitary Commission (WSSC) The Greenbelt Recreation Department still has open- will hold a community meeting to BuNNiES aNd ings for the following trips: Udvar-Hazy Center on receive public input on proposed KiTTiES GaLORE! changes to its Watershed Use Thursday, January 31, 9:00am-3:30pm and Metamor- Regulations. The regulations were The Greenbelt animal phoses at Arena Stage on wednesday, February 27, recently revised following a study Shelter currently has a 9:30am-5:00pm. Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome by EA Engineering and meetings couple of cute bunnies to join us. There is a cost for each trip. The Udvar-Hazy with various stakeholder groups and many kittens and trip does NOT include lunch, but the Arena Stage trip and will be available online at cats that are waiting http://wsscwater.com/ by January includes lunch and show. Transportation is included in to go home with you. 17. They even have a few both. Pre-registration is required. The meeting will be held at lovable pooches that Please call 301-397-2208 for more information. the WSSC Auditorium in Laurel. have only love to give. Please People may speak for up to three minutes by signing up at the meet- come see them and maybe even dONaTiON dROP-OFF ing or emailing name and contact take home a new friend American Rescue workers information to communications@ Saturday, January 12, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. wsscwater.com or call 301-206- Give us a call Parking lot between City Office and Community Center 8100. 301-474-6124 Email written comments or send Info: Recycling Office at 301-474-8308. them to: Watershed Comments, Come out and visit all of the avail- WSSC, Office of Communications able pets! FOR CHRiSTMaS TREE dROP OFF & Community Relations, 14501 The shelter is open on wednes- LOCaTiONS, PLEaSE ViSiT Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. days from 4-7pm and on Sat- www.greenbeltmd.gov/public_works/holiday_tree_ The deadline for comments is urdays from 9am-12pm or by midnight January 24. appointment. collection.htm Once signed by the general See all our pets on Facebook! manager, the regulations will be- www.facebook.com/cityofgreenbelt come effective 30 days after being published. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 10, 2013 Labor Day Festival 2012 Labor Day Festival Art Show Showcases . . . Adult Winners award for “Hot Air Balloon” Oil/Acrylic Painting collage Clara Majors – first place Sculpture, 3-D Mixed Media award for “New Age” Gina Mai Denn – first place Erin Flood – second place award for “Platypus” ceramic award for “Snowscape 2” and sculpture and third place award in second place award in Drawings Fine Crafts category for ceramic category for “The Cat and the “Peanut Dish” Cow” Kimberly Keyes Stark – sec- r e Alan Haley – third place ond place award for “Mother and n d r award for “Girl with Rose” Child” Lego creation a g Watercolor Painting Colette Zanin – third place n o Lauren Derise – first place award for “All Keyed Up” sculp- j y award for “Big D” ture and second place award in s b Alice Murray – first place Fine Crafts category for “Skel- o t o award for “Cherry Blossoms” eton Earrings” h p Charles Reiher – second place Tom Wertz, Sr. – third place award for “Yellow Cacti” award for “Eagle Dancer” sculpture Adult award winners, left to right: Colette Zanin, Kimberly Keyes Stark, Charles Divine, Drawings Elaine Jones – fourth place Kaylene Leech with her sister Evangelina Polesky, Corey Johnson with his daughter Aliyah, Corey Johnson – first place award for “The 3 G’s” sculpture Lauren Derise, Marjorie Gray, Gina Mai Denn, Ingrid Cowan Hass, Alan Haley, Erin Flood, award for “My Aliyah” Fine Crafts Clara Majors and Elaine Jones. Not pictured are Ann Dunne, M. Elizabeth Fitzmaurice, Barbara McGee – first place M. Elizabeth Fitzmaurice Ward Kennedy, Barbara Mc- award for “Mary and Jesus at – first place award for “Green Gee, Alice Murray, Charles Beltsville Farms” Man” stained glass panel Reiher, Shaine Siegel and Ingrid Cowan Hass – third Tom Wertz, Sr. place award for “Teleman” and Children’s Awards second place award in the Prints Pre-school to 6 years old 11 to 18-years-old (with two category for “Rehearsal” Painting Ward Kennedy – third place Kai Waters – first place award winners among the 15 to 18 award for “Witchery” for “Pop’s Garden” year olds, with one in the Kaylene Leech – fourth place Micah Hughes – second place photo and lined up with award for “Still Love” award for “Busy City” the 11 to 14-year-old age Prints, Collages, 2-D Mixed Joonee Han – third place group), left to right: Anna Media, Computer Graphics award for “The Ocean” Brennan, Ana Fernandez- Ann Dunne – first place award Drawings, Prints, Napp, Ashley Adams, Eilean for “Forever Young,” collage with 2-D Mixed Media O’Brien and Sebastian Fer- watercolor on silk Felix Hass – first place award nandez-Napp. Not pictured Marjorie Gray – first place for print “Out in the Deep are Andrew Brewster-Geisz, award for “Alive?” collage Ocean” Grace Kendall, Julian Pitts, Charles Divine – second place Cecilia Hass – second place award for “Deep Blue Range” award for drawing “Spider Web” Danielle Sherman and John- digital photo collage ny Warner. Shaine Siegel – third place See ART AWARDS, page 7 HAPPY NEW YEAR! *2 Dinners for $22* MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 5-7PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5-8PM Choice of Appetizer Hand crafted Soup of the Day Soft lettuces with blistered tomatoes, crispy bread shards and mustard vinaigrette Caesar Salad Choice of Entrée Lamb shank braised in an ale reduction Seared Chicken Breast with a Sweet Dijon Cream Sauce Old Fashion Beef Stroganoff served over Egg Noodles Baked Flounder with Lobster Sauce Southern Style Meatloaf topped with Mushroom Gravy Shrimp Scampi Silver Moon Café All Non Pasta Dishesare served with rice pilaf or mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables Prime Time Menu Special Friday and Saturday beginning 1/11/13 at 5PM The Finishing Touch Please choose one of the following desserts: Warm Apple cobbler, Strawberry Shortcake, Crème Brulée Please, We Request No Substitutions Tax and Gratuity NOT Included Garden Fresh Salad with Choice of Dressing Dine in Silver Moon Café Special Only Roasted Prime Rib served with Au Jus Reservations Only for 8 to 20 20% Gratuity added for parties of 6 or more Baked Potato, Butter and Sour Cream No Other Discounts Apply Chef’s Seasonal Vegetables $19.00 plus tax and gratuity Located in the GREENBELT MARRIOTT HOTEL GREENBELT MARRIOTT HOTEL 6400 IVY LANE 6400 IVY LANE, GREENBELT MD 20770 GREENBELT, MARYLAND 20770 301.441.3700 301.441.3700 Thursday, January 10, 2013 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 . . . Lots of Talented Adults and Children Francis Commins – third place award for “Spotted Seal and Its award for drawing “Reindeer and Baby” sculpture Friends at Play” Bela Martins – third place Sculpture, 3-D Works award for “Dog” sculpture Clay Martone – first place award for sculpture “The Acorn 11 to 14 years old Town” Painting Sean Kendall – second place Johnny Warner – first place award for “Bear and Camel” ce- award for “Untitled” landscape ramic bowl Eilean O’Brien – second place award for “Smears” abstract 7 to 10 year olds Ashley Adams – third place Painting award for “Koi Pond” watercolor Vanessa Daelemans – first Drawings, Prints, er place award for “Wisdom” 2-D Mixed Media n d Isabel Walder – second place Sebastian Fernandez-Napp – r a g award for “Turtle with Rose” first place award for collage “Lit- n o Tatiana Malialani Isabella – tle Girl in the Prairie” j y third place award for “Camp Andrew Brewster-Geisz – sec- b s Fire on a Starry Night” and third ond place award for print “Sea o t place award in the Drawings cat- Castle” and first place award in o h p egory for “Teddy Bear and Rab- the Sculpture category for paper bit Go to Africa” “Bowl” Above, Age 7 to 10-years- Drawings, Prints, Ana Fernandez-Napp – third old, left to right: Bela Mar- 2-D Mixed Media place award for collage “Flowers” tins, Karen O’Brien, Ernes- Guhnee Han – first place Sculpture, 3-D Works to Vides-Austin, Alejandra award for “Butterfly Garden” Grace Kendall – second place Vides-Austin, Quentin Walsh, drawing award for ceramic “Small Teal Vanessa Daelemans and Ta- Emma Brewster-Geisz – second Bowl” place award for “The Warrior” Julian Pitts – third place tiana Malialani Isabella. Not drawing and second place award award for “Ninja Basketball” pictured are Emma Brewster- in the Sculpture category for ce- Lego sculpture Geisz, Guhnee Han, Elizabeth ramic sculpture “The Castle” Serra and Isabel Walder. Elizabeth Serra – second place 15 to 18 year olds award for “Crayola” drawing Drawings, Prints, At left, the youngest, pre- Sculpture, 3-D Works 2-D Mixed Media school to age 6, left to right: Quentin Walsh – first place Danielle Sherman – first place Micah Hughes, Kai Waters, award for ceramic “Table Top award for digital photo collage Cecilia Hass, Felix Hass, Fountain” “In Memory of My Grandma” Clay Martone and Sean Alejandra and Ernesto Vides- Sculpture, 3-D Works Kendall. Not pictured are Austin – first place award for Anna Brennan – first place sculpture “Airplane #1” award for sculpture “Recycled Joonee Han and Francis Karen O’Brien – third place Cat.” Thursday, January 10, 2013 C o GmRmEiEnNs.BELT NEWS REVIEW Page 7 These are just a few of the great buys you will find at Co-op this week! G r e e n b e l t C r .... Prices Effective: JANUARY 121 CENTERWAY–ROOSEVELT CENTER GREENBELT, MARYLAND O Visit us online at www.greenbelt.coop S M T W T F S OP 14 15 16 17 18 19 SUPERMARKET PHARMACY Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. 20 Sunday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. 301-474-0522 Saturday 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. 301-474-4400 '- ~ Closed Sunday Supermarket Pharmacy Fresh Quality Meat Farm Fresh Produce Dairy Frozen Seafood Fresh Value Pack$199 Fresh Ripe 99¢ Dannon Original 60¢ Green Giant $100 Fresh Catch $599 Boneless/Skinless lb. Plum lb. Assorted Assorted Boxed Tilapia lb. Chicken Tenders Tomatoes Yogurts 6 oz. 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Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 10, 2013 Artful Afternoon: Paint to Paper Police Blotter Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/index.htm, link in left frame to “Weekly Report” or http://www.greenbeltmd.gov/police/weekly_report.pdf. Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about incidents. DUI/DWI block Cherrywood Lane. Tools December 31, 6:35 p.m., Bal- and furniture were taken. timore-Washington Parkway at Theft Arrest Greenbelt Road. A 32-year-old December 31, 4:59 a.m., Belt- Greenbelt man was arrested and way at Baltimore-Washington charged with multiple alcohol- Parkway. A 51-year-old out- related offenses, among other of-state man was arrested and charges, after a traffic stop. He charged with theft under $100 was released on citations pend- after he was stopped in a ve- ing trial. hicle displaying a Pa. tag that Trespassing had been reported stolen through December 28, 6:37 a.m., Roo- New Castle County, Del. po- sevelt Center. A 54-year-old lice. He was released on cita- nonresident woman was arrested tion pending trial. and charged with trespassing Vandalism on private property. She was December 28, 7:45 a.m., 7700 transferred to the Department of block Hanover Parkway. A win- Corrections for a hearing before a dow was broken. district court commissioner. Vehicle Crime December 28, 3:52 p.m., A 1995 Nissan Maxima taken Beltway Plaza. A 49-year-old from the 7800 block Mandan Greenbelt man was arrested and Road was recovered later the Children paint at the Artful Afternoon painting party. charged with trespassing on pri- same day by Prince George’s vate property. He was released County Police. No arrests were on citation pending trial. made. January 2, 2:45 p.m., Beltway An attempted auto theft oc- Plaza. A 44-year-old nonresident curred in the 7700 block Mandan man was arrested and charged Road. with trespassing on private prop- Five thefts from autos were erty. He was released on citation reported: 6000 block Springhill pending trial. Drive (car parts), 6100 block Burglary Greenbelt Road (rear Md. tag), December 28, 11:50 a.m., 100 7200 block South Ora Court (rear block Westway. Nothing was Md. tag), 7600 block Greenbelt taken/unit was vacant. Road (two purses), 7600 block December 29, 10:00 a.m., Greenbelt Road (purse and cell- 5800 block Cherrywood Lane. phones). Electronics were taken. Vandalism to vehicles was December 29, 12:47 p.m., reported in the 7700 block 5900 block Cherrywood Court. Ora Court (two vehicles were An attempted burglary occurred. scratched), 6200 block Springhill December 29, 7:55 p.m., 8200 Court (set of tires were cut) and block Mandan Court. An at- 7300 block Morrison Drive (tires tempted burglary occurred. were flattened, possibly by a per- December 31, 7:49 p.m., 5800 son known to the car owner). The Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in any of the unsolved crimes reported in the blotter. Call 1-866-411-TIPS. Abrielle Pearson (10) presents her painting to activity People may anonymously report suspected drug activity g leader and Greenbelt Artist-in-residence Kathy Karlson n a as her sister Jillian Pearson looks on. zh by calling the Drug Tip Line at 240-542-2145. c ri e y At right, Jenny Grier (9) shows her painting. b s o t o h p Dress for Safety Wear Landscape Rules for GHi units On Thursday, December 6, the GHI board accepted a final version of proposed rules changes for landscap- ing, in the form of revisions to section X of White the Member’s Handbook. To see the draft criteria, either pick up a hard copy at the Administration building, or go to www.ghi.coop At Night Comments should be submitted via email to [email protected] or written notes can be delivered to the Administration Office, Attn: Rean All comments are due by January 11, 2013 Thursday, January 10, 2013 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 In Memoriam PRESERVE Nature Tots Storytime continued from page 1 At Patuxent Refuge Bertram David Donn: On Thurs- yet soothing.” After a bit of nourishing calm, it day, January 17 Celebration of a Life I face west as candles flicker. seems right to hike out into the from 10:30 to “What was behind this effort to night forest. So in a zen-like 11:30 a.m. in- by Thomas X. White save the woods?” As a young manner I pack up everything and troduce 3- and lad, canvassing door to door, I re- hoof away toward the creek. 4-year-old pre- call an older gentleman who was “What of Greenbelt can be schoolers to F a m i l y , and the county. delighted that a new generation said?” I think, moving through wintertime animal stories and a friends, neigh- M a r l a had come forward. He invited the exhilarating night forest. I snowy craft with a reading of bors, colleagues Moore, a former me in and told me about the reach the end of a ridge which “The Hat” and “The Mitten” by and compatri- Goddard Space huge efforts of citizen interven- looks off into the valley and light Jan Brett. ots gathered in Flight Center tion to save these woods before a red lantern and hang it from a Public programs at the Patux- an overflowing colleague, re- I was born. bough with ceremony. The great ent Research Refuge are free congregation on membered Mr. A gentle wind stirs and some- silence of the woods gathers but advance registration is re- Saturday, Janu- Donn’s scientif- thing moves closer to the tent. around the rosy glow. quired by calling 301-497-5887. ary 5, 2013, ic achievements The moon lumbers toward the “Hello, Great Woods! This The Visitor Center is located on at the Paint and his dedica- horizon. I realize that what- night finds me in good cheer and Powder Mill Road between the Branch Unitar- tion to his work ever had stirred in the hearts of I hope you, too. People back Baltimore-Washington Parkway ian Universalist and to his co- Greenbelters had saved these in the village are preparing to and Rt. 197. Church to cel- workers. Other woods. Recalling how good a celebrate 10 years of adopting ebrate the life speakers echoed friend the woods had been to your once-orphaned self into the Patuxent Holds of Greenbelter those comments me, nourishing and enhancing family of Greenbelt. They are Student Art Workshop Bert Donn. and described my world, I wonder, “Who saved making plans to commemorate Reverend Bert Donn their contacts who?” the great occasion. They erected On Saturday, January 12 from Diane Teichert with Mr. Donn As the moon kisses the hori- a Forest Preserve sign at the 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the officiated during a stirring cer- at work and at play. zon, I see a deer foraging close gates of your cathedral and I Patuxent Wildlife Visitor Center emony highlighted by poetry He played a role in the Green- by and get goose bumps. “What believe they really mean it. Do youth ages 12 to 18 can partici- readings, classical music, several belt Community Pledge that was are the chances?” I think as he you think they know what a great pate in an art workshop. Love eulogies, memories and prayer. developed by the city’s Commu- stands in silhouette in front of the thing they did, dear woods?” to paint or draw? Learn how As one would expect, the flow nity Relations Advisory Board. moon. “Is he saying ‘Thank you, From the silence comes the far- to create incredible waterfowl of the program focused on the That pledge is posted in all city Greenbelt?’” I try to wave off off call of an owl and I whisper, art from award winning and re- dedication, total commitment and buildings and can be found on that superstition but, as if on cue, “Do you think they know?” nowned wildlife artists. Join the perseverance of Mr. Donn’s life- the city’s website. Likewise Mr. an owl calls from a nearby tree. I look back toward the village artists for hands-on instruction long service to the principles of Donn and the Peace & Justice Another owl answers from a dis- homes in the distance, their lights and drawing time using live wa- peace, justice, fairness, brother- Coalition provided the genesis for tant hillside. Hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo rimming the forest’s edge and terfowl as models. Participants hood and racial harmony not only the celebration of Peace Month in or was it, thank you, thank you? feel all my doubt and skepticism are asked to bring a brown bag in Greenbelt, but in the larger Greenbelt every October. I ponder other questions. about humanity fall away. Stand- lunch. community of Prince George’s Near the close of the cer- “What made citizens spend near- ing in the night, looking at the Public programs at the Patux- County and beyond. emony there was a reference to ly half a century to save these lights of the village, I realize that ent Research Refuge are free but The eulogy was given by Rab- a quote attributed to the late Dr. woods?” Closing my eyes, I tilt a tender bond is what triumphs advance registration is required bi Binyamin Biber of the Wash- Martin Luther King, Jr., “without my head back and give full atten- here. Here, at least here, love by calling 301-497-5887. Dona- ington Congregation for Secular justice, there can be no peace.” tion to the owls and feel cradled won the day. I sense the earth tions are also appreciated. Humanistic Judaism. Memories To that was added, “without in the arms of nature. smiling down on Greenbelt and The Visitor Center is located of Mr. Donn’s life were provid- peace there can be no justice.” I wish every Greenbelter could in the glow of the red lantern on Powder Mill Road between ed by Lucy Duff, of the Prince That would be a tenet held and feel this. Time seems to stop and I pull out my camping stove to the Baltimore-Washington Park- George’s Peace and Justice Co- lived by Bertram David Donn. the moment comes to stillness. make some tea. way and Rt. 197. alition, which grew out of his organizing the Greenbelt Peace & Justice group. McArthur Bishop represented the Southern Chris- Historic Greenbelt tian Leadership Conference and related Mr. Donn’s role in that organization. Other speakers 301-474-4144 remembered his participation in the Greenbelt Fair Housing Committee and his vital role in smoothing the way for desegre- Millersville m,,e. @api·t· ~ gation efforts in Prince George’s READERS~ County and leading efforts to as- 410-987-8800 CHOICE, sure support for required busing of school children in Greenbelt I City Notes WINNER Animal Control staff reports three cats were adopted and a baby goat was impounded and then transferred to a wildlife sanctuary. CARES During the month of Decem- ber, 10 families per week on DE average were seen for counseling TAL GROUP PC at CARES. Forty-two individu- als on average came on a weekly basis among whom 15 were 18 years of age and younger. The Crisis Intervention Counselors saw 19 clients and 44 students participated in tutoring services. 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