1. News R eview
GREENBELT
An In d e p e ndent N ew spaper
VOL. 74, No. 3 15 Crescent Rd., Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1887 DECEMBER 9, 2010
American Education Week
November 14 to 20, 2010
In celebration of American education, these columns tell the
stories of selected teachers from schools that serve the Greenbelt
community.
This week readers will get a glimpse inside Greenbelt Middle
School. It follows last week’s feature on Turning Point Academy
teachers and prior profiles on teachers at Eleanor Roosevelt High
PHOTO BY HELEN SYDAVAR
School, Magnolia and Greenbelt Elementary Schools.
Next week we will focus on Springhill Lake Elementary
School, the last school to be covered in this year’s series. The
month-long project has been coordinated by David Lange.
The official ribbon cutting at the Greenbelt Library last Saturday brings a host of smiling faces, from
Math Teacher Challenges
left, Michael Gannon, associate director, Administrative Services, Prince George’s County Library;
Greenbelt Councilmember Rodney Roberts; Daryl Pennington, Congressman Steny Hoyer's office;
Middle School’s Students
Howard Burnett, deputy chief administrative officer, Prince George's County Health and Human
by Jim Link
Services; Ellen Utley, branch manager, Greenbelt Library; Kathleen Teaze, director, Prince George's
County Library; Mark Polk, vice president, Board of Library Trustees; Marsha Voigt, treasurer, Friends
of the Greenbelt Library; and Joyce Griffin, president, Friends of the Greenbelt Library. The assignment fiscal woes disap-
for Ramon Braza’s pear. The process
advanced 7th and for Braza’s students
Patrons’ Rave Reviews Abound 8th grade algebra I
students at Green-
belt Middle School
involves graph-
ing “y-intercepts,”
“x-intercepts,” us-
At Library Grand Re-opening was a tad intimidat-
ing, to say the least.
Posted on the class-
ing “reasoning and
proof” and creating
“counterexamples.”
by Jim Link room bulletin board Math-challenged
was the challenge interviewer: “Can
– or was it a drill they really do this
“I have always thought of Par- months of darkness the new glow back wall with electric sockets sergeant’s direct or- Ramon Braza stuff?”
adise as a kind of library,” Jorge bathing the newly made over digs underneath so patrons can plug der? “Students will Braza: “Eventu-
Luis Borges said, and the 100 comes from “totally new energy in their laptops. The whole cost determine the equation of the ally, sure. This is actually a high
or more patrons who celebrated efficient lighting,” explained Mi- was $640,000 but $320,000 in line of best fit in order to make school course. If they pass, they
the reopening of our Greenbelt chael Gannon, assistant director matching grants came from the predictions.” “Best fit?” How can take the high school assess-
Library on Saturday, December 4 for Administrative Services. “We state. Greenbelters have gotten a aesthetic . . . . “To make predic- ment test required for graduation
were festive and delighted if not also have a state-of-the-art fire lot out of that $640,000. I think tions?” How useful . . . . (from high school); if they pass
quite emparadised. “The light alarm system, a central customer it was worth the wait,” Gannon It seemed to me Braza was that, they skip taking algebra I
is amazing!” said Deb Tinsley, service counter, five more com- added. like Timothy Geithner, Larry and get their high school credit.”
checking out books from be- puters placed in the children’s Summers or maybe Maynard The Calendar Equations Proj-
hind the new counter. After six area, cushioned seating on the See LIBRARY, page 9 Keynes or Milton Friedman di- ect and the Be a Math Author
recting their brainiac economic Project are two other challenges
Extensive Bus Route Restructuring
advisers to concoct sophisticated
explanatory arcana to make our See BRAZA, page 6
Debuts Locally on December 20 Glenn Is Now Lab Teacher
by John Stith At Greenbelt Middle School
by Jim Link
G is for Greenbelt, according Greenbelt. particularly inform themselves
to Metro. On Monday, December Metrobus routes C2 and R12 when the new timetables are Antoinette Glenn more to the depart-
20 Greenbelt will say goodbye to will also see extensive changes published, as previous timetable is a forward-look- ment as a whole
its T16 and T17 Metrobus routes beginning December 20. As of drafts showed the first bus run- ing teacher with old now.”
and hello to the G12, G13, G14 December 6 Metro had not yet re- ning later or the last leaving fashioned values. Another less
and G16. New route names have leased full descriptions and time- earlier at a number of bus stops She believes in in- radical change is
already been posted on many tables for its route changes. The around Greenbelt. novation, embraces the re-naming and
Metrobus signs and, according News Review will provide further In other locations, evening change but cherishes restructuring of the
to Larry Glick, a Metrobus plan- coverage of Metrobus changes service will be later than it is conservative virtues Science Fair, which
ner at the Washington Metro- when they become available currently. At this point, no new like mutual respect, is now the STEM
politan Area Transit Authority Riders who rely on early-morn- Sunday bus service is being im- personal effort and Fair: “*S*cience,
(WMATA), they are named for ing and late-evening buses should plemented, so the only public bus affectionate concern. * T * e c h n o l o g y,
routes on Sundays will continue One recent pro- *E*ngineering,
to be the Metrobus 81 along
What Goes On Cherrywood Lane and the B30
fessional change at Antoinette Glenn *M*athematics is a
Saturday, December 11 Greenbelt Middle more comprehensive
service to BWI Marshall airport. School which Glenn is thrilled description of the actual range of
9 a.m. to noon, Donation Drop-off, Municipal Building Park- Bus services provided by the about is her lateral “promotion” exhibits,” Glenn explained.
ing Lot Prince George’s County De- from full-time classroom science She is also happy that “the
Monday, December 13 partment of Public Works and teacher to lab teacher. “This PTA here is much more effec-
8 p.m., Council Meeting, Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and Transportation – routes called means I can see if students un- tive than in the past; it is highly
streaming www.greenbeltmd.gov “TheBus” – will also change on derstand the concepts they are effective even though only 10
Wednesday, December 15 December 20. With both major taught in class” she says. to 15 sets of parents participate.
7:30 p.m., Advisory Planning Board Meeting, Greenbelt Com- transit providers adding and cut- Prior to Mrs. Porter’s arrival But that number may increase.”
ting various routes, the majority (the new principal) I was the GMS has 800 students.
munity Center, Room 114
of current bus riders will need to Science Department Chair but Glenn is anticipating a big
8 p.m., Council Worksession with TGIFriday’s, Greenbelt plan their trips differently as of
Community Center didn’t observe the classrooms,” change in September 2012 when
December 20. Glenn adds. “Now I can visit the new school building opens.
Thursday, December 16 These widespread bus changes the teachers in their classrooms, “I can’t wait. This is the 21st
7:30 p.m., GHI Board Meeting, GHI Board Room
model lessons and team-teach
See BUS CHANGES, page 6 with them. I think I contribute See GLENN, page 6

2. Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 9, 2010
A Review
Grin Belt
“New World Utopias” in Places Magazine
by Renauta York
A stroll through the Com- velopment, Langston Terrace. have been working on a portrait
munity Center halls highlights We might ask: Who defines uto- portion of the project that will
how the new towns of the 1930s pia? Who has the opportunity to emphasize the important human
promised residents a lifestyle experience it?” element that I plan on including
completely different from the ur- Thought-provoking goals, left in a book project.”
ban centers they were living in. unanswered. The current photos Thus, Rolondo’s decision did
Photos showed buildings, green Rolondo took of the Green- nothing to engage the reader
spaces and the interiors of the belt towns are almost devoid with his stated goal but defers it
buildings with people engaged of people. The Greenbelt land- to a later book. In doing so, he
in different activities – shopping, scape pictures show a house missed a great opportunity– to
mingling in the center, resting with a clothesline, two children tell residents’ stories and link the
in their homes, teaching and playing in McDonald field and past stories of those in the Cen-
learning in schools, riding bikes a sidewalk flanked with trees ter photos with the realities of
through the underpass and play- and shrubs. Other photos show Greenbelt today. By failing to
ing on the playground. People two people sitting under a tree do so he lost for now a needed
then engaged in activities that at the Eleanor Roosevelt High evaluation and discussion for
highlighted how a change in School track, a tree propped up future urban planning projects.
their physical place allowed for by beams, a shroud on the fence The article and photo slide- "Why weren't we invited
changes in lifestyle – changes at the community garden and the show, can be reviewed at http:// to the Tree Lighting ceremony?"
that generated community. The swimming pool fountain. His places.designobserver.com/entry.
photos beg numerous questions photos hint that people may ac- html?entry=21199.
– what were the stories of the tually live here.
people in these photos? How The interior photos are even
– or were – their lives differ- starker – beautiful and striking Visit With Santa, Dems Holiday Party
ent since coming to Greenbelt? at times but with no one work- Shop-along Now Kid, Elves Workshop To Be at Greenbriar
Has Greenbelt lived up to its ing or interacting in the spaces. Police and Fire Dept. On Saturday, December 11 Greenbelt’s Eleanor and Frank-
promise? The photos of a picture of FDR This year the annual Holi- from 10 a.m. to noon Santa will lin Roosevelt Democrats Club
Author Responds next to a microfiche machine, day Shop-along for less fortu- visit the Greenbelt Youth Center, will hold its holiday party and in-
Jason Rolondo’s article and the empty city council chamber nate kids has been expanded to having worked his annual trip to stallation of officers for the com-
photo essay on present day and a map of Greenbelt hang- include firefighters as well as Greenbelt into his busy sched- ing year at 7:30 p.m. on Friday,
Greenbelt in Places Magazine ing over a file cabinet evoked a police. It will be held Sunday, ule. All children will receive a December 17 in the Greenbriar
promises to answer these ques- sense of Greenbelt as a museum December 19 at Beltway Plaza. free picture with Santa. Parents Club House.
tions. piece rather than a living entity. The children are selected by are welcome to bring their own The meeting will first install
“In these photographs,” he Author’s Vision their elementary schools to par- video or still cameras to record officers for 2011, followed by
says, “my goal is not only to When asked about his deci- ticipate. the event. holiday revelry, pro-Democrat
evoke the communal spirit for sion to exclude people from the Police and firefighters will Santa’s visit is followed by songs and lots to eat. There is a
which the Greenbelt architec- photos, Rolondo replied, “As I take underprivileged children the Elves Holiday Workshop nominal annual membership fee,
ture was designed but also to visit the towns, I envision the holiday shopping to buy Christ- from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., also reduced for seniors. The club
meditate on the urge to create spaces in a way a blueprint or a mas gifts for themselves and at the Greenbelt Youth Center. draws its members and officers
a better society. I learned that scale model is laid out. family members. Children from 6 to 12 will bake from Greenbelt and beyond; all
many residents remain proud of “In the photos I’ve shared on Each child is allotted a bud- a holiday cookie and make a are invited.
the New Deal legacy; today the Places that do include people, get of $100 and taken to a local holiday craft. There is a nominal The Greenbriar Club House is
Greenbelt towns enjoy common they are depicted as very small store to make their purchas- fee for the Elves Workshop; pre- at 7600 Hanover Parkway.
green spaces and housing layouts in order to emphasize the scale es. Afterward they have a gift register by calling 301-397-2200.
encourage neighborly interaction. of nature and the important role wrapping party and enjoy pizza
“Yet I want my images to that nature played in the plan- while they wrap the presents
acknowledge somehow that uto- ning of the towns. Also, when they have bought with guidance
pia is a problematic goal. It is presented with a vacant meeting
Greenbelt
and help by the officers and
unsettling to realize that Afri- space or an open field, I hope firefighters.
can-Americans helped to build that viewers will notice aspects Donations Sought
Greenbelt, Maryland, but were about a room or a landscape that Donations, in the form of
News Review
not allowed to live in it; they they’ve never noticed before. cash, checks payable to GVFD
were confined to a separate de- “However, rest assured, I or Target gift cards, to help fund
the program are sought. They
are tax-deductible and can be
dropped at the Greenbelt police AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER
station in an envelope marked
Corrections “Police & Fire Holiday Shop- 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887
A headline for the profile of Eleanor Roosevelt High School along” or by contacting MPO 301-474-4131 • FAX 301-474-5880
teacher Jennifer Massagli in the November 25 issue incorrectly Kelly Lawson at klawson@green- email: newsreview@greenbelt.com
identified her as head of the science and technology program even beltmd.gov or calling 240-542- website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com
though the article by Kamli Sirjue did not indicate she was. The 2116.
actual coordinator for that program is Jane Hemelt, who has been Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977
its head since 1988. The News Review regrets the error. Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985
President Emeritus, 1985-
The home on YouTube in the GHI Pilot Project reported last
OLD GREENBELT Editor: Mary Lou Williamson 301-441-2662
Assistant Editor: Barbara Likowski 301-474-8483
week is that of Tokey and Eileen Boswell, not that of David THEATRE News Editor: Elaine Skolnik 301-598-1805
Assistant to the Editor: Eileen Farnham 301-513-0482
Morse.
WEEK OF DEC 10 STAFF
Fair Game
Jon Aerts, 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,
(PG-13) Elizabeth Eny, Joan Falcão, Chris Farago, Eli Flam, Janet Franklyn, Kathleen Gal-
Registration for the 2010/2011 lagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, Denise George, Bernina McGee Giese, James
Friday Giese, Marjorie Gray, Melanie Lynn Griffin, Carol Griffith, Pat Hand, Stacy Hardy,
Basketball Season Solange Hess, Rebecca Holober, Barbara Hopkins, Larry Hull, Elizabeth Jay, Ginny
continues in December 2010** *5:15, 7:30, 9:40 Jones, Sharon Kenworthy, Suzanne Krofchik, Vicki Kriz, Meta Lagerwerff, Sandra
Lange, Jane Larrick, Susan Lesser, Jim Link, Catherine Madigan, Kathleen McFarland,
Saturday
at the following locations: Emma Mendoza, Mary Moien, Marat Moore, Diane Oberg, Linda Paul, Leonie Penney,
*3, *5:15, 7:30, 9:40 Shirl Phelps, Altoria Bell Ross, Ann-Marie Saucier, Angela Stark, Helen Sydavar, Linda
Tokarz, Nancy Tolzman, Heba Toulan, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Thomas X.
Greenbelt Youth Center, 99 Centerway Sunday White, Marie Wong, Renauta York and Dea Zugby.
Thursday, December 9, 6:30 to 8:30 pm *3, *5:15, 7:30 CIRCULATION Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624
Saturday, December 11, 11 am to 1 pm
Monday – Thursday
Thursday, December 16, 6:30 to 8:30 pm BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Saturday, December 18, 11 am to 1 pm *5:15, 7:30 Eileen Farnham, president; Thomas X. White, vice president; Judy Bell, treasurer; Altoria
Bell Ross, secretary; James Giese; Diane Oberg; and Mary Willis Clarke
Springhill Lake Rec Center, 6101 Cherrywood Lane *These shows at $6.50
Friday, December 10, 7 pm to 8:30 pm Tuesday is Bargain Day. 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.
Saturday, December 11, 11 am to 1 pm All Seats Only $6.50. Tuesday) or brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during
office hours. Mail subscriptions—$35/year.
Friday, December 17, 7 pm to 8:30 pm Now accepting Visa, Discover and
Saturday, December 18, 11 am to 1 pm MasterCard for ticket sales only.
301-474-9744 • 301-474-9745
**Additional December registration dates to follow. 129 Centerway
For more information, please call 301-794-0100 www.pandgtheatres.com
Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 8 - 10 p.m.
(press 7) or visit us at www.greenbeltbgc.com

3. Thursday, December 9, 2010 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3
Menu for Senior
Nutrition Program Community Events
Menu for Senior Holiday Inn Is Free Combined Choir Plays TRU-G to Facilitate Co-op Wine Tasting,
Nutrition Program Monthly Senior Film Holiday Concert Bus Restructuring Flu Shots Offered
The Senior Nutrition “Food The next free senior monthly The Greenbelt Combined There will be a special Transit On Friday, December 10 the
and Friendship” program pro- movie, “Holiday Inn,” will be Choir will present its annual Riders United-Greenbelt (TRU-G) Co-op grocery store will offer
vides lunches for seniors Monday shown at the Greenbelt Commu- Christmas concert on Sunday, meeting on Saturday, December wine tasting of Kysela wines
through Friday at the Community nity Center in the Senior Lounge, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the 11 at 10 a.m. to coordinate public from 4 to 7 p.m. ID is required
Center beginning at noon. Meals Room 111 on Tuesday, December Greenbelt Community Church, outreach for the impending bus to participate.
must be reserved by 11 a.m. two 14 at 10:30 a.m. 1 Hillside Road. The concert system restructuring. The meet- Flu Shots
days ahead so that enough food Bing Crosby croons to the has become a holiday tradition ing will be held at the Greenbelt The Co-op will hold a flu shot
is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, tune of Irving Berlin’s Oscar- since the choir was formed in Community Church Education clinic on Saturday, December 11
ext. 4215. winning “White Christmas” in the 1970s. Building (at the corner of Cres- from 10 a.m. to noon. There is a
All meals include bread and this love triangle romantic com- Under the direction of Jean cent and Hillside, behind the fee, which must be paid by cash
margarine, coffee or tea and skim edy. Tired of the bright lights Cook members and the Green- main church building). or check.
milk. Menus for December 13 of showbiz, Jim Hardy (Crosby) belt community and its many TRU-G is looking for “on the
to 17: retires to the countryside to be- churches form the Combined street” volunteers to help inform
Monday – Vegetable soup, come a farmer. He converts the Choir to perform traditional and bus riders and answer questions
More Community Events
roast beef with gravy, winter farm into the Holiday Inn, open contemporary Christmas music. about the changes slated to take see pages 2, 4, 5, 6 and 11.
mixed vegetables, mashed pota- only on holidays, then competes Musicians will also perform on effect on December 20. Email
toes, lemon parfait. against his pal (Fred Astaire) for guitar, zither and Celtic instru- John Stith at john.stith@gmail.com
Tuesday – Grape juice, bar- the affection of singer-dancer ments. or call 301-502-3634 to volunteer
becued pork on a bun, okra and Marjorie Reynolds. The concert is free with a free if unable to attend the meeting. Academy
tomatoes, coleslaw, diced pears.
Wednesday – Creamy broccoli
For questions or more infor-
mation call 301-397-2208.
will offering accepted at the end
of the concert to help defray the
Limited rides to Saturday’s
meeting are available by email- Stadium
soup, Italian sausage on a bun cost of the sheet music. Those ing trugreenbelt@gmail.com. To Theatres
with green peppers and onions, Nursery School Has attending are invited to the Fel- learn more about TRU-G sub- Beltway Plaza Mall
chopped spinach, baked beans, lowship Hall after the perfor- scribe to its listserv by emailing Center Court
fruit cocktail.
Information Day mance for refreshments. trugee-subscribe@yahoogroups.
On Monday, December 13 301-220-1155
Thursday – Cranberry juice, com.
from 7 to 9 p.m. the Greenbelt ALL SHOWS BEFORE 5 p.m.
stuffed cabbage with tomato
Nursery School will host a forum Adults/Seniors: $6.50
sauce, seasoned carrots, parsley
whole potatoes, yellow Jello with
on kindergarten options avail- Children: $6.00
fruit.
able to families in Greenbelt and Are any of you Blue Dems feeling blue? ALL SHOWS BEFORE NOON
Friday – Cup of eggnog, Lon-
nearby communities as a service
Then please come to our annual jolly ON SATURDAY $5.00
to its members and the broader
don broil with mushroom gravy, ALL SHOWS AFTER 5 p.m.
community. It will be held at
twice-baked potato, vegetable
the Greenbelt Community Center
HOLIDAY PARTY and Installation of 2011 Officers Adults: $8.50
medley, field green salad, apple Students/Military: $7.50
pie (Premium Meal).
in Room 202 (Theater Rehearsal Friday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. Children: $6.00
Room). Parking is available in
at Greenbriar Club House, 7600 Hanover Parkway Seniors: $6.50
the lot behind the Community
GHI Notes Center and the library. R = ID Required
Thursday, December 9, 6:45 Representatives from public Light Refreshments. All welcome. (!) = No pass, (!!) No pass weekend
p.m., Investment Committee –
Board Room
and private schools will present
information on their programs Week of DEC 10
7:30 p.m., Finance Committee and will be available for ques-
Meeting – Board Room FRI.-SAT.
tions and discussion. Participat- Megamind, PG
Friday, December 10, Offices
Closed. (Note: Members needing
ing schools include Greenbelt El- Greenbelt Nursery School 11:15, 1:25, 3:40, 6, 8:15, 10:30
ementary School, Berwyn Chris- Unstoppable, PG-13
emergency service during closings
can call maintenance at 301-474-
tian School, Friends Community
School, Holy Redeemer School
Kindergarten Info Night 11:15, 1:25, 3:40, 6, 8:15, 10:30
Tangled, PG – 3D, (No fees)
11:45, 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:20
Monday, Dec. 13 @ 7-9 pm
6011.) and College Park Nursery and
Tuesday, December 14, 7 p.m., Kindergarten. The forum is open Faster, R
N&E Committee Meeting – GHI 11:45, 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:25
Library
to all, free of charge. Room 202 in the Greenbelt Community Center The Tourist, PG-13 (!)
For more information call the
7:15 p.m. Pre-purchase Orien- Panel of area kindergarten representatives 11:25, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10
school at 301-474-5570 or email Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage
Free and open to the public
tation – Board Room gns@greenbeltnurseryschool.org. of the Dawn Treaders, PG (!)
Wednesday, December 15, Greenbelt Nursery School is a 11:20, 2:15, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10
7 p.m., Woodlands Committee not-for-profit parent cooperative For info, call GNS at 301 474 5570 For Colored Girls, R
Meeting – Board Room nursery school in its 68th year of 12:30, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45
7 p.m., Web-Site Work Group operation. Harry Potter & The Deathly
– GHI Lobby For more information about Hallows, PG-13
Thursday, December 16, 7:30
p.m., Board Meeting – Board
the school visit its website at
www.greenbeltnurseryschool.org.
Saturday, Dec 18 - 8 pm 12:15, 3:30, 6:30, 9:45
SUN.
the
Chromatics
Room.
Committee and board meetings Megamind, PG
are open; members are encour-
Beltway Plaza 11:50, 2:10, 4:50, 7:15
Holiday Events Unstoppable, PG-13
aged to attend.
On Saturday, December 11 present 11:50, 2:10, 4:50, 7:15
Tangled, PG – 3D, (No fees)
from 2 to 4 p.m. Beltway Plaza
Greenbriar Holds will have visits throughout the
11:40, 2, 4:40, 7
Santa Breakfast Faster, R
mall from Frosty the Snowman, a 11:40, 2, 4:40, 7
On Saturday, De- face painter and balloonist The Tourist, PG-13 (!)
cember 18 at 10 a.m. The Greenbelt Lions Club will 11:25, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30
the Greenbriar Com- have a gift wrapping station at
Greenbelt Arts Center Tickets: Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage
munity Association Center Court by the Toy Drive 123 Centerway $15 adults of the Dawn Treaders, PG (!)
will have breakfast Box starting on Friday, December Greenbelt, MD $12 seniors/students 11:20, 2:15, 4:50, 7:30
with Santa at the 10 through Christmas Eve. There For Colored Girls, R
Greenbriar Condo- is a fee for gift wrapping. 301-441-8770 www.thechromatics.com 12:30, 4, 7:15
miniums, 7600 Hanover Parkway Harry Potter & The Deathly
in Greenbelt. Hallows, PG-13
12:15, 3:45, 7
Children of all ages are in- Greenbelt Arts Center
vited to this free event.
For more information and to This Weekend Only! MON. – THU.
Megamind, PG
sign up call 301-441-1096 ext. 2
or email teley.greenbriar@verizon. Lions and Penguins and Bears...Oh My!! 12:20, 2:40, 5:20, 7:45
Unstoppable, PG-13
net. 12:20, 2:40, 5:20, 7:45
An evening of one-act plays by Matt Hanf - Guest Production by THUNDEROUS PRODUCTIONS, Tangled, PG – 3D, (No fees)
Directed by Celeste Campbell, Belle Constantine, Rick Starkweather & Trix Whitehall
12:10, 2:30, 5:10, 7:35
Holy Cross December 9-12, 2010 - Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00PM, Sunday Matinee at 2:00PM Faster, R
12:10, 2:30, 5:10, 7:35
Thrift Store $15 General/$12 Students/Seniors
The Tourist, PG-13 (!)
Every Thursday 10am – 4pm Featuring these One-Acts: Breaking Up is Easy: It’s the Fees That’ll Kill You; Teddy Knows 12:15, 2:35, 5:15, 7:40
Too Much - Trapped in Slanguage; The Sandbox ; Sports and Sheep Testicles; Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage
of the Dawn Treaders, PG (!)
Good, clean clothes for women, The Hostage; Santa Quadaffi and the Sweatshops of Guangdong
12:15, 2:35, 5:10, 7:40
men and children! For Colored Girls, R
Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. 123 Centerway • Greenbelt, MD 20770 Upcoming: 12:30, 4, 7
http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org Dec 14 – 15 – Auditions: Reefer Madness; Harry Potter & The Deathly
6905 Greenbelt Road Located underneath the Greenbelt CO-OP Dec 17: Homespun Ceilidh Band; Dec 18:The Chromatics Hallows, PG-13
Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 12:15, 3:45, 7
Call 301.441.8770 for information or reservations

4. Page 4 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 9, 2010
Trumpeter Kent Hills plays Taps
as part of the city's Veterans Day
commemoration on November 11.
Obituaries ERHS Jr. ROTC Color Guard members are Brendan Lyn, lead
rifle; Brittany Ascensio, US flag; Shelby Geter, Md. flag; and Josue
Lorenzana, rifle.
Steven H. Hooper
Steve Hooper, Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church
a lifelong Green- 3215 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville/Adelphi
PHOTOS BY HELEN SYDAVAR
Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org
belter, died of pan-
creatic cancer at Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community
Laurel Regional December 12, 10 a.m.
Hospital on Octo- “Mother Mary” by Rev. Diane Teichert with
ber 23, 2010, at the age of 61. John Sebastian, worship associate, and
He was born in Washington,
Christmas music arranged for four flutes.
D.C., and moved to Greenbelt as
a young child with his parents,
the late Louise and Billy Hooper. From left to right, Fred Mooney, Ron Wiseman and Raymond
He attended local schools and King fire off a gun salute to conclude the Veterans Day ceremony. ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
graduated from High Point High 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
School in 1967. 301-474-4322
He attended the University of
Maryland before entering the Air Mass Schedule:
Force where he served for four Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.
years at several U.S. locations. Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
Following his discharge from
Now meeting at Greenbelt Elementary School, 66 Ridge Road, Greenbelt
Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m.
the service he was employed Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:45-4:45 p.m.
at the University of Maryland’s Please come this Sunday Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe
Cole Field House as a sound WORSHIP AT 11:00
technician. In more recent years
Pastoral Associate: Rev. R. Scott Hurd
Pastor Nigel C. Black, MDiv. (410) 627-8381
he worked at the Greenbelt Citgo
gas station and for Olchak Mar-
ket Research. Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church
He was a longtime member
and volunteer of the Greenbelt 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt
Community Church. He also Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors
volunteered at the Greenbelt La- www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410
bor Day Festival for many years, Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor
assisting with the sound system.
He was predeceased by his Worship Service 10:00am
younger brother Stanley. He Christmas Party & Program, Sun. Dec. 12, 6 p.m.
is survived by his companion
and helpmate of 15 years, Linda
Join us for supper and a celebration of the season.
Woody, her daughter Michelle Bring a covered dish to share. Canned food accepted
McGhee and Michelle’s children for the local food pantry. FREE
Candice and Brandon. Other
survivors include his aunt Jean
Rorick of Purcellville, Va., sev- HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH St. George’s Episcopal Church
eral cousins and many friends. 6905 Greenbelt Road • 301-345-5111 Join us around a table where all are welcome!
A memorial service was con- Services
ducted by Rev. Dan Hamlin at Worship 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. • Sundays
the Greenbelt Community Church Sunday School & Bible Class 9:30 a.m. 8 a.m. simple, quiet service (no music)
on December 4. Advent Services Wed. 12:15 and 7 p.m. 10 a.m. main service
(music includes a mixture of acoustic guitar, piano and organ music)
• Wednesdays
Concert of Hymns 7 p.m. service with healing prayers (no music)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a traditional Bible-believing,
To Be at Berwyn Christ-centered congregation! Join Us!
7010 Glenn Dale Road (Lanham-Severn Road & Glenn Dale Road)
On Saturday, December 18 301-262-3285 | rector@stgeo.org | www.stgeo.org
E-mail myholycross@verizon.net
at 7:30 p.m. there will be a free
concert of traditional Christmas
hymns and holiday music. The
second in the seasonal series, this “Man should know his own self and Greenbelt Community Church
is the only evening concert and UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
will feature the Berwyn Presbyte- recognize that which leadeth unto
rian Church Choir and additional Hillside & Crescent Roads
vocalist solo performances, hand- loftiness or lowliness, glory or Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings
bells, harp, trumpet, trombone www.greenbeltucc.org
and flute. abasement, wealth or poverty.” Sunday Worship
A freewill offering is request- 10:15 a.m.
ed to support the series; all pro- Daniel Hamlin, Pastor
Greenbelt Bahá’í Community "A church of the open mind, the warm heart,
fessional performers are donating 1-800-22-UNITE 301-345-2918
their talents for the event. the aspiring soul, and the social vision..."
Greenbelt.Bahai.Info@gmail.com www.bahai.us
Mishkan Torah Congregation
10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Rabbi Jonathan Cohen Cantor Phil Greenfield
Catholic
Community Friday evening services 8:00 PM except first Friday of the month,
when children’s service begins at 7:30 PM
of Greenbelt
MASS Saturday morning services - 9:30 AM
Children’s Education, Adult Education, Social Action, etc.
Sundays 10 A.M.
For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org
Municipal Building
Conservative and Reconstructionist

5. Thursday, December 9, 2010 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 5
Upcoming Events We were saddened to hear of with our readers. We’d especially Christmas Concert
the death of former Greenbelter like to hear more from our neigh-
At New Deal Café Dolores Baxter of Stevensville, bors in Greenbelt East and Green- At National Gallery
On Thursday, December 9
belt West (Franklin Park). To send The Ensemble Galilei will per-
Md., on Dec. 2, 2010, and offer
from noon to 2 p.m. pianist Amy form traditional Christmas carols
condolences to her family and belt on the County Council, on information for “Our Neighbors”
C. Kraft plays mid-day melodies. in a free concert at the National
friends. being named chair of the Prince email us at newsreview@green-
The weekly open microphone Gallery of Art’s West Garden
Congratulations to County George’s County Council. belt.com or leave a message at
session for music, poetry, prose Court on Sunday, December 12
Councilwoman Ingrid Turner (D., Send us your reports of new ba- 301-474-6892.
and storytelling is from 7 to 9 at 6:30 p.m.
District 4), who represents Green- bies, awards, honors, etc. to share – Kathleen McFarland
p.m. The Spanish Conversation
Group meets from 7:30 to 8:30
p.m. every Thursday.
New Deal Piano Man John
Guernsey taps out lively jazz and
blue notes on Friday, December
10, as he does every Friday and
Saturday. The Unruly Blues
plays from 8 to 11 p.m.
On Saturday, December 11
City Information
classical guitarist Bruce Kritt GREENBELT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MEETINGS FOR DECEMBER 13-17
plays from 4 to 6 p.m. The eve-
ning hours from 8 to 11 p.m. will December 13, 2010 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 13th at 8pm, REGULAR COUNCIL
feature Starlight Shimmy, a bevy Municipal Building MEETING, at the Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. Live
of belly dancers. on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and Streaming at www.greenbeltmd.
On Sunday, December 12 COMMUNICATIONS gov
from 10:30 a.m. to noon the Presentations
Petitions and Requests (Petitions received at the meeting will not Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30pm, ADVISORY PLANNING
Sign Language Brunch Discus-
sion Group meeting is held in the be acted upon by the City Council at this meeting unless Council BOARD, at Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Cresent Road,
front room. In the back room waives its Standing Rules.) Room 114. On the Agenda: Review of Baltimore Washington
Jim Stimson plays Renaissance * Minutes of Council Meetings Partnership for Forest Stewardship; Discussion of City-wide
lute from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jack Administrative Reports Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan and Enforcement
Couldn’t Make It will play old * Committee Reports Wednesday, December 15th at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK
time folk music from 5 to 8 p.m.
The art exhibits by Carolyn
LEGISLATION SESSION w/ FRIDAYS, at Greenbelt Community Center, 15
Bourne and her son Mason and A Resolution to Negotiate the Purchase of Enhancer/Rectangular Crescent Road.
Paul Downs’ found stick sculp- Rapid Flash Beacon Devices for the St. Hugh’s Crosswalk on This schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a
ture exhibit continues until Janu- Crescent Road from R.D. Jones’ Stop Experts, Incorporated, of meeting is being held call 301-474-8000 or contact the City
ary 3. Venice, Florida, at a Cost not to Exceed $22,725.00 Clerk at cmurray@greenbeltmd.gov.
Next Week - 2nd Reading, Adoption
Tuesday, December 14 from OTHER BUSINESS GREENBELT ANIMAL SHELTER
7 to 9 p.m. acoustic pop singer/ - Federal Highway Administration Feasibility Study on Widening 550-A Crescent Road (behind Police Station)
songwriter Jayme Salvaiati will Congratulation Nala and Sylvester on their new homes and
the Baltimore Washington Parkway
play. Wednesday, December Buddy for going back to his own home!
15 Emily Yanek plays acoustic -Appointment of Councilmembers to the Metropolitan Washington
COME OUT AND VISIT:
pop and folk music from 7 to Council of Governments (COG) Policy Boards and Committees
9 p.m. Seven-member band - Other Reports
The Jazz Stimulus Project plays *- Appointments to Advisory Boards
tenor sax, trombone, guitar, bass, *-Reappointment to Advisory Board
drums and piano from 8 to 11
p.m. on Friday, December 17. MEETINGS
Saturday, December 18 will fea- NOTE: This is a preliminary agenda, subject to change. Regular
ture the Zekiah Swamp Cats Council meetings are open to the public, and all interested citizens
playing bluegrass from 8 to 11 are invited to attend. If special accommodations are required for any
p.m. Sunday, December 19 the disabled person, please call 301-474-8000 no later than 10am on the
Not2Cool Jazz Trio will play meeting day. Deaf individuals are advised to use MD RELAY at 711
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed or e-mail cmurray@greenbeltmd.gov to reach the City Clerk.
from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. by the
monthly Kids’ Open Microphone VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES
session. Peggy Brennan will
Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups.
play guitar and sing folk rock
from 5 to 8 p.m. Vacancies exist on: Arts Advisory Board, Board of Appeals,
The following week, Christ- Forest Preserve Advisory Board, and Park & Recreation
mas week, will feature the Reel Advisory Board
and Meal at the New Deal For information call 301-474-8000.
monthly movie, “What Would
Bella, a well trained boxer mix. 11 mos old. Teddy, a young re-
Jesus Buy?” on Monday, De- GREENBELT AQUATIC AND FITNESS triever mix. Lowie, young female around 1 1/2 years old.
cember 19 at 7 p.m. The film
follows Reverend Billy and CENTER CLOSING. Mr. Wilson, a senior male pomeranian. Adorable senior kitties:
the Church of Stop Shopping Seymour and Gypsy and all their friends.
Gospel Choir as they go on a
The Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center is closed for
replacement of major mechanical equipment. We an- Open Wednesdays from 4-7pm, Saturdays from 9am-12pm
cross-country mission to save
Christmas from the Shopoca- ticipate that the Fitness Wing will re-open on Saturday, or by appointment INFO: 301.474.6124
lypse – the end of mankind December 11th at 8:00am and the Indoor Pool on Sat- Make a donation for the holidays in the name of a friend!
from consumerism, over-con- urday, December 18th at 8:00am. Become a fan of the Greenbelt Animal Shelter on Facebook!
sumption and the fires of eter-
nal debt. Dan Hamlin and Fay If you have any questions, please contact our
Lundin, pastors of Greenbelt staff at (301) 397-2204. A list of other facilities in DONATION DROP-OFF
Community Church and Mowatt American Rescue Workers
the area will be posted on Greenbelt City Link at
Memorial United Methodist
Church respectively, will lead www.greenbeltmd.gov/aquatic_fitness_center Saturday, December 11 from 9a.m.-12 noon.
a discussion following the film. City Office Parking Lot
Donations will be accepted to City of Greenbelt Recycling Office at 301-474-8308.
purchase needed equipment for Download the Winter 2011 Greenbelt
use by youth at Springhill Lake
Recreation Center. Recreation Activity Guide at For City News, Information, and events, visit Green-
For more information call www.greenbeltmd.gov/recreation_brochure.pdf belt CityLink at www.greenbeltmd.gov
301-474-5642 or visit www. Find us at www.facebook.com/cityofgreenbelt
newdealcafe.com.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS-VISIT WWW.GREENBELTMD.GOV FOR FULL SCHEDULE
CPAE Seasonal Party
With Puppets, Dance Santa Visits: Saturday, December 11th from 10am-12pm at the Greenbelt Youth Center. All children will receive a free
On Sunday, December 12 at picture with Santa. You are also welcome to bring your own video or still cameras.
3 p.m. at the Old Parish House, Saturday, December 11th from 10am-12pm at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center. Free with a can of food. All children will
the College Park Arts Exchange receive a treat from Santa.
(CPAE) will hold a family-orient- Elves Holiday Workshop: Saturday, December 11th from 1:30-3:30pm at the Greenbelt Youth Center. Ages 6-12. $5
ed seasonal celebration of local pre-registration. Children will bake cookies and make a holiday craft. Info: 301-397-2200.
talent including a puppet show
and dance recital. Snacks and Spaghetti Dinner and Greenbelt Combined Choir Holiday Concert: Sunday, December 12th at the
hot drinks will be served. Greenbelt Community Churc, 1 Hillside Road. Dinner is from 5:30-7:30pm, Concert is at 7:30pm. Dinner is $8 Adults and $4
The Old Parish House is lo- for children.
cated at 4711 Knox Road, Col-
lege Park

6. Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, December 9, 2010
BRAZA continued from page 1 BUS CHANGES continued from page 1
Braza has dreamed up for the Trade and Industry as the planning will provide some Greenbelt resi- Bus Stops Losing All Service Closest Bus Stop as of Dec. 20
delectation of his students. Even officer in the Caraga Region.” dents with better on-time perfor- at Beltway Plaza parking lot at the northwest on Cherrywood Lane (next to Giant)
I managed a bit of success with But before Braza entered gov- mance and new ways to travel entrance (behind Giant)
the first. Let’s see, gentle reader, ernment work he “got a taste of faster to destinations. New bus in Federal Courthouse and Ivy Lane along Cherrywood Lane on weekdays;
parking lots along Ivy Lane on weekdays and
if you, too, are up to the task . . . what teaching was like right after stops will appear in various loca- Saturdays
Braza posts a monthly calendar graduation, when I taught for one tions, most notably on Lastner on Edmonston Road at Greenbelt Middle on Edmonston Road north of Breezewood
on the classroom wall and asks year, so I decided to return.” Lane and near the Lakeside North School Drive
on Walker Drive on Greenbelt Road near Walker Drive
the class to concoct 30 equations, “Teaching is very, very fulfill- apartments, along Ridge Road
one each day; the “x” value of ing; it’s wonderful to see students west of Greenbelt Elementary on Crescent Road near Greenhill Road on Greenhill Road near Crescent Road on
weekdays; on Ridge Road near Crescent
each equation is the calendar date. learning, especially something they School and on Crescent Road Road (by the police station) on Saturdays
So for January 3, x=3; for January can apply to the real world.” between Hillside and Southway. on Crescent Road near Northway on Greenhill Road near Crescent Road on
weekdays; on Ridge Road near Northway
6, x=6, etc. The students copy Braza has been teaching for At many bus stops around Green- on Saturdays
their equation daily onto the cal- eight years, including six at GMS. belt, riders who previously took on Crescent Road near Parkway on Hillside Road near Crescent Road on
endar until eventually the month “I had some difficulty during my Metrobuses may now choose to weekdays; on Ridge Road near Eastway
on Saturdays
is full of correct answers. first year here in 2005; the period take county buses and vice versa. on Laurel Hill Road near Ridge Road on Ridge Road near Laurel Hill Road
The equation they posted for of adjustment was rocky. But I Bus Stops Eliminated
on Good Luck Road near Woodside Drive on Good Luck Road near Cipriano Road
January 3 is 4x-1=11. Math-chal- stayed because I had the support On the other hand, some bus and Dolphin Road
lenged interviewer talked his way of my colleagues and the admin- stops are being eliminated, so on Good Luck Road at Grace Brethren at Doctors Community Hospital (above the
through it out loud: If x is 3 is istration. I was fortunate.” riders will need to know to avoid Church and Washington Bible School new parking garage)
on Aerospace Boulevard on Greenbelt Road near Aerospace
the equation – right? Yes! I cud- Braza married a Filipina; they being left in the cold at a bus Boulevard
on Forbes Boulevard (including the Social on Greenbelt Road near Forbes Boulevard
geled my brain once more: Janu- have five children ranging from stop that no longer exists. With Security office)
ary 6’s equation was 4x-2-2x=10. 10 years old to 21. “I teach my information that Transit Riders
If x is 6, is the equation correct? students the way I would want United of Greenbelt (TRU-G)
Yes! Braza beamed. Sort of. my children to be taught. I don’t and the Greenbelt Department Bus Stops with Weekday Service, Closest Saturday Bus Stop as of
How did you do, gentle reader? want to send my own children to of Planning and Community De- but Losing All Saturday Service Dec. 20
Are you my equal? If you work a teacher who doesn’t care about velopment have gathered from on Springhill Lane closer to Springhill Drive on Springhill Drive near Springhill Lane
at Goddard Space Flight Center, I their well-being.” WMATA and the county, the on Springhill Lane closer to Breezewood on Breezewood Drive near Springhill Lane
apologize for this japery. Since the arrival of new prin- News Review has compiled tables Drive
on Cherrywood Lane near Federal on Cherrywood Lane near Ivy Lane
Math Authors cipal Sharon Porter three months of bus stops being discontinued. Courthouse
Eight students participated in ago “a lot of beautiful things are New maps and timetables for on Crescent Road near Buddy Attick Park on Ridge Road near Crescent Road (by the
the Be a Math Author Project. happening here,” Braza says. “We TheBus 11, 15X and 16 are now and Lastner Lane police station)
on Hillside Road along Ridge Road near Laurel Hill Road,
The seven girls and one boy have a very good PTA; it meets online at www.princegeorges- Plateau Place, Northway, or Eastway
on Kenilworth Avenue near Sarvis Avenue on River Road near Kenilworth Avenue
each wrote a Geometry Story monthly and seems to be working. countymd.gov. Go to “Select a and Tennyson Street
Book with a math-themed plot. Every week on Friday we have Service” and choose “Transit Ser- at NASA Goddard South Gate and Visitors along Greenbelt Road near IceSAT Road
Jacqueline Ramos wrote “The spirit day; the students don’t have vices.” The county also provides Center
Wizard of Odd” (odd numbers, to wear their uniforms.” bus information at 301-324-BUSS
Sir Walter Raleigh
get it?), for example. Oloshala Math-challenged interviewer: (301-324-2877) and the City of
Omomo wrote “Poly, Poly, Poly- “What do they wear?” Greenbelt is providing links to
gons!” and Nebeyiu Mesfin (the Braza smiles: “Their ‘GMS online information sources as
boy) wrote “Hypochamuse on
Hypotenuse.”
Bears’ T-shirts.”
Math-challenged interviewer:
they become available.
Residents of Greenbelt East
BuY A GIFT/GET A GIFT
A native of the Philippine “What advice do you give your will take particular interest in the Spend $100 on Gift Cards and receive a $20 Gift Certificate Free
Islands, Braza acquired a degree students to cope with future dif- re-routed Prince George’s County Sunday Brunch 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
in chemical engineering before he ficulties?” TheBus 11 route, which will Adults $17.99; Seniors $15.99; Kids 7-12 $11.99, Kids 6 and under – Free
thought of teaching. “I’ve tried Braza smiles again and points now be their fastest method for *Daily Early Bird Specials* *Starting at $13.99*
a lot of things. I was a quality- to the two big posters on his traveling to the Greenbelt Metro 6323 Greenbelt Rd., Berwyn Heights, MD 20740
assurance supervisor for safety classroom walls: “Believe You Station. Metrobuses traveling
matches at Agusan del Norde. Can Achieve” and “You Are Re- through the center of Greenbelt www.sirwalterraleigh.com
Then I joined the Department of sponsible For Your Actions!” will typically stop for several 301-474-3420, 301-474-6501
minutes at Roosevelt Center to
maintain on-time performance
and facilitate transfers. The
Polyxenes – Bird & Nature Store
GLENN
county TheBus 11 route, how-
continued from page 1 ever, will not have this layover.
Though not shown on the Your stop for wild bird supplies in Old Town Bowie.
county’s new TheBus 11 map, 8700-A Chestnut Ave
century; we need 21st century teachers form a necessary part-
the route’s loop through parts of Bowie, MD 20720
classrooms.” nership.
Greenbelt East will be run only 301-464-2663 phone
Glenn was a pre-medical bi- “Active parental involvement
in a counter-clockwise direction.
ology major at Virginia State means success in school,” she polyexenes@verizon.net
The county will no longer run
University intending to go to adds. “The research I did for my
TheBus 11 into the Franklin Park www.polyxenes.com
medical school. “I saw a need master’s degree shows that the
apartments or into the various Saturdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Mondays, Thursdays,
for science and math teachers children of involved parents get
parking lots in Greenbelt West it
and realized I could make more high test scores. Those parents’ And Fridays 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
currently serves.
of an impact as a teacher than kids are doing extremely well
TheBus 15 route has been
as a doctor. I went where I was here. And they are less likely to
eliminated as part of the overall
needed,” she says. get into mischief.” NOTICE TO GHI MEMBERS
restructuring. Although most of
Materialistic interviewer: “Do Glenn sang the blues a little
its stops will now be served by PRELIMINARY AGENDA
you regret giving up all that about the cavalier attitude toward
money?” education in the USA. “Our
other routes, the changes will cre-
ate new transfers and longer walks GHI BOARD OF
Glenn: “No! Teaching is a country is rich but we lag be-
to bus stops for some riders. DIRECTORS’ MEETING
noble profession; it’s the work hind poorer countries like China
TheBus 15X, a limited-stop
of the heart. For that, it’s price-
less.” Once when Glenn was
and India because they have a
deeper appreciation for educa-
express bus, will run every 40 Thursday, December 16
minutes instead of every 80 min- GHI BOARD ROOM, 7:30 PM
short of cash, she reluctantly tion. Teachers are held in higher
utes as provided under the exist-
turned down a teenager collect- esteem, are more respected. Here
ing service. According to the GHI Key Agenda Items:
ing money outside a Dollar Store education in the USA always gets • Yard Line Certification: 6 Court Plateau & 11 Court Southway
county’s NextBus website, The-
for a worthy charity. The teen the first budget cut. We need to
Bus 15X makes only five stops • Contract for 2011-13 Pest Control Services – 2nd Reading
surprised her by saying, “But stop the bleeding and prevent our
along its route – at Greenbelt • Contract for 2011-13 Landscape Maintenance Services – 2nd Reading
ma’am, you’re a teacher and you high teacher turnover rate.”
Metro Station, NASA Goddard
give students more than what Materialistic interviewer:
Main Gate, NASA Goddard Gate Regular Board meetings are open to Members
money can buy!” “What do students need most?” For more information, visit our website - www.ghi.coop
5 (South Gate), Cipriano Road at
Glenn says she is most grati- Glenn: “It’s important to let
Brae Brooke Drive and New Car-
fied “when my students *get* it. them know you care. I’m care-
rollton Metro Station.
Blank faces change and I know ful to greet every student. Smile
I’ve reached them, done what I’m frequently. Give hugs when you Mishkan Torah
here for. To teach.” can; it might be the only hug Proudly presents the First of its
Smell Gas?
Glenn’s whole 10-year career they get for the day.”
has been spent at GMS. “I be- As Glenn escorted me back to YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT SERIES
gan here; I’m still here and I the main office, she bumped into BEN GREENFIELD
love it here.”
Wish List
“Galinda,” one of her students –
a very big, very tall, young lady.
(Sulfur or rotten eggs) Singing a delightful variety of Jewish connected music
On Glenn’s wish list for posi-
tive change are an increase in
Glenn quizzed her briskly
about whether she was doing her
Call Washington December 11, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.
parental support and a deepening
of respect for the teaching profes-
homework, chided her gently for
reading books in class instead of
Gas Light Admission = $15.00 if paid by Dec. 6th $18.00 at the door
For further information: Mishkan Torah’s office = 301-474-4223
sion in the USA.
“Parents need to participate
focusing on the teaching assign-
ments. Then she gave “Galinda”
800-752-7520 or www.mishkantorahsynagogue.org/ypcs
more in the education of their a big hug, a big smile and sent or 911 10 Ridge Road • Greenbelt, MD
children. Parents, students and her to class.