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Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, January 20, 2011 Letters to the Editor More on Area Transportation As a follow up to the recent News Review articles on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway expansion, I think it is useful to look beyond arguments of automobiles vs. green space. We have to address the root issues of access to jobs for Greenbelt residents, impacts on local businesses and area-wide transportation needs. Greenbelt and the surrounding communities are, as per our zoning regulations, low density, low rise suburban areas. In areas of this type, automobile traffic is the dominant feeder of the local economy and thus the city and state tax base. This automobile traffic needs to be managed, not blocked or routed to “someone else’s back yard.” An important component of such management is the preservation and enhancement of green space. I recommend that the Greenbelt city government conduct surveys to determine the commuting and other transportation needs of city residents and businesses. The results of these surveys will then provide a factual basis to support the city’s response to county, state and federal area-wide transportation plans. In formulating these responses we have to be aware that Greenbelt is not a self-sufficient island. In addition to local issues, the present and projected needs of through-traffic must be Omission In the page six photo on December 30 accompanying the News Review history reprint from Patch.com we used historic Library of Congress photos including one of an unknown typist for the Cooperator (the News Review’s “old” name). Sharp eyes and sharper memories have identified the typist as Peg Winegarden or Winegarten of Gardenway. Our thanks to Barbara Simon’s sister, who was visiting her during the holidays and was able to identify the busy, hardworking typist of yore. addressed. The current shortfalls in local, state and federal tax revenues impose strict constraints on any near-term solutions that can be implemented. These constraints are real and may force the acceptance of less than the ideal transportation infrastructure approaches proposed by the council in their January 6 letter which appeared in the News Review. By continuing to press exclusively for these, Greenbelt’s actions may delay or prevent the state and federal government doing anything to address this area’s expanding transportation needs. In summary, let’s work together to assure that Greenbelt, its residents and businesses prosper in the years ahead. This will in turn give us a tax base which supports our excellent city government and helps to maintain our green space. William E. Hatch THANKS! Thanks to our neighbors who are devoting so much time, effort and expertise to GHI’s ongoing upgrade pilot program. They epitomize community and cooperative membership. We are looking forward to learning more about their work at the GHI open town hall meeting on Sunday, January 23. Gwen Turnbull Reminder to GHI Members ATTEND the Town Hall Meeting THIS SUNDAY January 23 – 2 p.m. Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium Hear All About the Proposed Energy Upgrade Pilot Program (Discussion/Questions/Answers) Win one of four $50 cash door prizes to be given. Must be present to win. Upcoming Events At New Deal Café Exhibiting artists at the Café through February 28 are photographer Nicholas Condon with his “Walking Through Greenbelt;” etchings, mixed media drawings and paintings by New Deal pianist John Guernsey; and jewelry by Nancy DePatchett. On Thursday, January 20 from noon to 2 p.m. pianist Amy C. Kraft plays mid-day melodies. The weekly open microphone session for music, poetry, prose and storytelling is from 7 to 9 p.m. On Friday, January 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. pianist John Guernsey plays lively jazz and blues notes (every Friday and Saturday). From 8 to 11 p.m. the Badger Band, featuring members of the Jello Boys, provides the final performance in the Three Friday Grateful Dead celebration, with addition Dylan covers original music and some “jamming”. On Saturday, January 22 classical guitarist Bruce Kritt plays from 4 to 6 p.m. From 8 to 11 p.m. Wammie-nominated group Kiva brings percussive acoustic world music to the Café. Sunday, January 23 the Sign Language Brunch Discussion group meets in the Café front room from 10:30 to noon, while Jim Stimson plays Renaissance lute in the back room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 5 to 8 p.m. the Cypress Trio will play Southwestern Louisiana two-steps and waltzes. Next Week On Tuesday, January 25 wandering minstrel Steve Haugh performs folk music. On Wednesday, January 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. is the Cajun Music Jam where the public is invited to bring their instruments or dancing shoes. Thursday, January 27 is the monthly open microphone session from 7 to 9 p.m. On Friday, January 28 Gael in the Harbor entertains with Celtic and American folk tunes from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, January 29 Djesben, a trio of multi-instrumentalists, will play jazz standards, be-bop, bossa nova and original tunes from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, January 30 Banjer Dan will play Americana, rooted in bluegrass and branching into many musical genres from 5 to 8 p.m. For details call 301-474-5642 or visit www.newdealcafe.com. OLD GREENBELT THEATRE WEEK OF JAN 21 The King’s Speech (R) Friday *5, 7:30, 9:45 Saturday *2:30, *5, 7:30, 9:45 Sunday *2:30, *5, 7:30 Monday - Thursday *5, 7:30 *These shows at $6.50 Tuesday is Bargain Day. All Seats Only $6.50. Now accepting Visa, Discover and MasterCard for ticket sales only. 301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745 129 Centerway www.pandgtheatres.com Grin Belt "Ah-ah. I am not sharing my phone number with any social network." Arboretum Offers Asian Stones Exhibit The U.S. National Arboretum will offer a new viewing stone exhibit, “The Year of the Rabbit” from January 29 to March 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. How many rabbits are among the viewing stones? This free special exhibit of stones from the permanent collection celebrates the Lunar New Year, the transition from winter to spring that Asian cultures traditionally considered the beginning of a new year. School Board Offers Open Budget Hearing The Prince George’s County Board of Education will host a Budget Public Hearing to provide the public with an opportunity to share their input on the Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget on Wednesday, January 26 at 7 p.m. The hearing will take place in the Board Room of the Sasscer Building, 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro. Greenbelt News Review AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880 email: newsreview@greenbelt.com website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 President Emeritus, 1985- Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662 Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483 News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805 Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482 STAFF Jackie Bealle, Virginia Beauchamp, Judy Bell, Rebecca Boggs, Judi Bordeaux, Jessi Britton, Sharon Carroll, Ashley Cherok, Mary Willis Clarke, Paula Clinedinst, Agnes Conaty, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Patricia Davis, Elizabeth Eny, Joan Falcão, Eli Flam, Janet Franklyn, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, Denise George, Bernina McGee Giese, James Giese, Marjorie Gray, Melanie Lynn Griffin, Carol Griffith, Pat Hand, Stacy Hardy, Solange Hess, Rebecca Holober, Barbara Hopkins, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny Jones, Sharon Kenworthy, Suzanne Krofchik, Vicki Kriz, Meta Lagerwerff, Sandra Lange, Jim Link, Catherine Madigan, Kathleen McFarland, Emma Mendoza, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg, Linda Paul, Leonie Penney, Shirl Phelps, Altoria Bell Ross, Ann-Marie Saucier, Angela Stark, Helen Sydavar, Linda Tokarz, Nancy Tolzman, Heba Toulan, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Thomas X. White, Marie Wong, Renauta York and Dea Zugby. CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eileen Farnham, president; Thomas X. White, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Altoria Bell Ross, secretary; James Giese; Diane Oberg; and Mary Willis Clarke DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and ads—10 p.m. Tuesday. Materials for publication may be mailed to address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. Mail subscriptions—$35/year. Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m.
Thursday, January 20, 2011 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 At the Library Adult Monday, January 24, 7 p.m. A tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blueprint for Justice, the global impact of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., presented by Washington historian C. R. Gibbs. Storytimes *Wednesday, January 26, 10:30 a.m., Drop-in Storytime for ages 3 to 5, limit 20 children. *Thursday, January 27, 10:30 a.m., Drop-in Storytime for ages 18 to 36 months, limit 15 children. *Pick up free ticket for the Storytime events at the Information Desk. Menu for Senior Nutrition Program The Senior Nutrition “Food and Friendship” program provides lunches for seniors Monday through Friday at the Community Center beginning at noon. Meals must be reserved by 11 a.m. two days ahead so that enough food is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, ext. 4215. All meals include bread and margarine, coffee or tea and skim milk. Menus for January 24 to 28: Monday – Apple juice, sliced roast beef with gravy, winter mixed vegetables, baked potato with sour cream, fresh tangerine. Tuesday – Vegetable soup, barbecued pork on a multigrain bun, lima beans, okra and tomatoes, diced pears. Wednesday – Grape juice, turkey divan, honey-glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, orange sherbet. Thursday – Creamy broccoli soup, veal and cheese patty, seasoned spaghetti, Caesar salad, sugar-free cookies. Friday – Orange juice, baked ziti with meat sauce, mixed squash, tossed salad, cinnamon applesauce. GHI Notes Thursday, January 20, 7 p.m., Finance Committee Board Meeting – Board Room Friday, January 21 – Offices Closed (Note: Members needing emergency service during closings can call maintenance at 301-474- 6011.) Saturday, January 22, 11 a.m., Pre-purchase Orientation – Board Room Sunday, January 23, 2 to 4 p.m., Energy Pilot Town Hall Meeting – Greenbelt Community Center Monday, January 24, 7 p.m., Communicator Task Force – GHI Lobby 7 p.m., Bylaws Task Force – Board Room Tuesday, January 25, 8:30 a.m., Ad-Hoc Yard Line Committee – GHI Library Wednesday, January 26, 7 p.m., Buildings Committee – Board Room 7:30 p.m., Companion Animal Committee – GHI Lobby Thursday, January 27, 7:30 p.m., Board of Directors – Board Room Committee and board meetings are open; members are encouraged to attend. More Community Events see pages 2 and 12. ACE Science Clubs Meet Next Week The next Greenbelt Children’s ACE Science Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Greenbriar Community Center and at the same time on Thursday, January 27 at the Greenbelt Community Center. Free to all Greenbelt children ages 8 to 14, the ACE Science Club features hands-on experiments and fun facts about science, technology, engineering, math, nature, life and the universe. The club has been known to blow things up, demonstrating the explosive potential of chemistry and physics. Come enjoy science experiments, explorations and magic tricks. The clubs meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Greenbriar and the fourth Thursday at the Greenbelt Community Center. Co-op Food Demo Features Granola The next monthly Seasonal & Savory demonstration at the Coop Supermarket and Pharmacy will be Wednesday, January 26. Held from 4 to 6 p.m., it will feature stove-top apple granola crumble with a wine tasting to complement this dessert item. The event is free and open to the public. Patron Appreciation Day is also held on Wednesday, January 26 with five percent savings on all purchases except gift cards and stamps. Café Cajun Jam On Wednesday On Wednesday, January 26 there will be a free Cajun Jam at the New Deal Café from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for dancers, musicians and listeners. Beginners are welcome. For more information call 301- 434-5642 or email swopes123@ aol.com. COG Members Attend Museum Film, Tour Megan Searing Young, director and education/volunteer coordinator of the Greenbelt Museum, and member Sheila Massay-Tuthill participated in a meeting of the Chief Administrative Officers subcommittee for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) on December 1. The museum’s new orientation film was screened and a short presentation was given, followed by a driving tour of historic Greenbelt, including a stop at the museum house. Community Events Opening this Weekend at the Greenbelt Arts Center! 123 Centerway • Greenbelt, MD 20770 http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org Located underneath the Greenbelt CO-OP Hunting Ridge Board Meets Wednesday The Board of Directors of Hunting Ridge Condominiums will meet on Wednesday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. Exploring Nutrition Explorations Unlimited will host a presentation by Holistic Health Coach and Nutritional Consultant Kim Rush Lynch on Friday, January 28. Lynch will address ways in which people can boost their energy levels through food. Lynch will discuss whole foods and some of the “superfoods” that increase vitality as people age. She will also address foods that deplete energy. There will also be an opportunity for participants to ask questions about meal planning and other nutrition topics. Lynch is a health coach, food educator and the owner of Cultivating Health. She is a Certified Nutritional Consultant through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants and received certification in Holistic Health Counseling through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has an interactive and supportive approach that helps clients find joy and healing through mindful eating practices, play and other forms of nourishment. She has a deep appreciation for local, seasonal foods, nutrient-dense farming practices and food energetics. Explorations Unlimited is held every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Greenbelt Community Center. This presentation will be held in the Senior Classroom, Room 114. All are welcome and questions are encouraged. For more information call 301- 397-2208. Kelly Is Speaker At ASG Club The January meeting of the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be held on Thursday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the H.B. Owens Science Center, 9601 Greenbelt Road in Lanham, across the street from Goddard Space Flight Center. There will be a presentation by Bernard J. Kelly, who is currently a post doctoral fellow in the Astrophysics Science Division at the Goddard Spaceflight Center. Dr. Kelly received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University College, Dublin, Ireland, and his doctorate from Penn State. His current research is in Numerical Relativity, the use of large computers to build solutions of Einstein’s equations of general relativity for astrophysical scenarios that are too complex for direct analytical work. All are welcome; there is no fee for admission. Governor’s Wellmobile In Greenbelt Monday The Governor’s Wellmobile will be at the Franklin Park Leasing Office parking lot, 6220 Springhill Drive on Monday, January 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wellmobile provides free healthcare for the uninsured. Nurse practitioners see patients and take care of their medical problems and social workers provide linkages and referrals to needed services. Sick visits include full physical exams, including blood pressure and vision, female exams and pap smears and men’s exams, also school and sports physicals. For an appointment call 1-866- 228-9668. NOTICE TO GHI MEMBERS PRELIMINARY AGENDA GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING Thursday, January 27 th , 2011 GHI BOARD ROOM, 7:30 PM GHI Key Agenda Items: • Exception Request for Unpermitted Oversized Shed – 16T Ridge Road • Review of RFP for Solar Photovoltaic Energy System (PVES) • Social Media Policy • Recommendation on Communicator in the News Review • Hoarding Policy Revisions • Approve of New Charges for Fee-for-Service and Lockouts • Contract for GHI Website Redesign – 2nd Reading • Purchase of Two Vans for Maintenance Department, 2nd Reading Regular Board meetings are open to Members For more information, visit our website - www.ghi.coop Doubt: A Parable January 21 - February 12 Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 Sunday, Jan 30 and Feb 6 at 2:30 Q&A sessions after the Jan 28 and Feb 6 performances Sign-Interpreted performance January 29 $15 General/$12 Students/Seniors Coming Soon: ONLINE TICKETING Reefer Madness – March 11 – April 2 For information & reservations, call 301-441-8770 or email: info@greenbeltartscenter.org Holy Cross Thrift Store Every Thursday 10am – 4pm Good, clean clothes for women, men and children! Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. 6905 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 Academy Stadium Theatres Beltway Plaza Mall Center Court 301-220-1155 ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5 p.m. Adults/Seniors: $6.50 Children: $6.00 ALL SHOWS BEFORE NOON ON SATURDAY $5.00 ALL SHOWS AFTER 5 p.m. Adults: $8.50 Students/Military: $7.50 Children: $6.00 Seniors: $6.50 R = ID Required (!) = No pass, (!!) No pass weekend Week of JAN 21 FRI. – SAT. Yogi Bear, PG 11:45, 2, 4:15 Gulliver’s Travels, PG 6:30, 8:40, 10:40 Season of the Witch, PG-13 11:40, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:30 Green Hornet, 3D, PG-13 (!) No 3D fees at our location 11:15, 2, 4:50, 7:35, 10:20 No Strings Attached, R 11:30, 2:10, 4:40, 7:25, 10:30 Heart Specialist, R (!) 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:15, 10 The Dilemma, PG-13 (!) 11:15, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:15 Little Fockers, PG-13 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:15, 10 True Grit, PG-13 11:20, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:15 SUNDAY Yogi Bear, PG 11:45, 2, 4:15 Gulliver’s Travels, PG 7 Season of the Witch, PG-13 11:40, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35 Green Hornet, 3D, PG-13 (!) No 3D fees at our location 11:15, 2, 4:50, 7:35 No Strings Attached, R 11:30, 2:10, 4:40, 7:25 Heart Specialist, R (!) 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:15 The Dilemma, PG-13 (!) 11:15, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25 Little Fockers, PG-13 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:15 True Grit, PG-13 11:20, 1:50, 4:40, 7:25 MON. – THUR. Yogi Bear, PG 12:15, 2:30 Gulliver’s Travels, PG 4:45, 7:30 Season of the Witch, PG-13 12:15, 2:30, 4:55, 7:40 Green Hornet, 3D, PG-13 (!) No 3D fees at our location 12:45, 3:45, 6:40 No Strings Attached, R 12:15, 2:30, 4:55, 7:40 Heart Specialist, R (!) 12:25, 2:40, 5:05, 7:35 The Dilemma, PG-13 (!) 12:15, 2:40, 5:15, 7:45 Little Fockers, PG-13 12:25, 2:40, 5:05, 7:35 True Grit, PG-13 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45
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