NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center
GEWA
Newsletter
Vol. 27, No. 31 August 25,
2006
Editor: Ken
Lehtonen
301-614-5279
GEWA Store
301-286-8498
Eurest Lunch
Line
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For more information on GEWA go to http://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
GODDARD DANCE CLUB DANCE FRIDAY DANCES: The Goddard Dance Club now
has dances every Friday in the Building 8 Auditorium. There will be a dance
lesson from 6:30 to 7:30PM followed by dancing from 7:30 to 9:30PM. The dance
lesson will be appropriate for all level of dancers, starting with
beginner/basic instruction followed by an intermediate variation. The Goddard
Dance Club also offers beginner through intermediate dance classes weekly. No
partner is required. For more information, visit the GDC website at http://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov/clubs/dance/goddard.htm.
WEIGHT WATCHERS: Get healthy and lean by joining the Weight
Watchers at-Work "2 system program." Registration will be held
Thursday, Sept. 7, at 11:30 a.m. (please be prompt) in Bldg. 11, Room C104. The
cost for the 17-week session is $196. For additional information or to
join, contact Ellen at x6-8043 or Daphne at x4-5288. Official Start with
orientation of the WW Session begins Sept. 14 and will end in February.
Rescheduling of Sprint/Nextel: Sprint will not be at GSFC on
August 23 as announced. The rescheduled date is September 13 between
10:00am-2:00pm in the B21 cafeteria.
Bowling League: Come join your fellow Goddard employees in the Happy
Hour Mixed Bowling league. The league begins Thursday 8/31/06 at 4:30 PM in
Columbia, MD. Call Deborah Janssen at 301-286-6683 for more information.
GODDARD SOCCER LEAGUE: The Goddard Soccer League will start its fall
season on August 21. This co-ed recreational soccer league invites players of
all skill levels to join. The goal of our league is to play fun and competitive
soccer. Players on most teams receive plenty of playing time. The games are
played after work during the week (5:15 - 7:00 PM) on our soccer field near
Building 11. For more information, contact Patrick Roman, 6-3558, Patrick.A.Roman@NASA.gov or John
Garrett at x6-3575, John.Garrett@gsfc.nasa.gov
**NEW** GEWA Space Shop Now Operational!!
Our on line space shop has been set up and can be accessed by: http://www.spaceshoponline.com.
GEWA FISHING TRIP: GEWA invites all employees, family, and friends on a
fishing trip to Brielle, New Jersey on Friday, October 6th to fish the wrecks
about 10-20 miles offshore. The bus will leave the Goddard Visitor Center on
Friday at 1 a.m. and return at 9 p.m on the same day. The target is to catch
black Sea Bass, Porgies, Ling, Bluefish and/or Fluke (summer flounder). The
later date for fishing than last year will raise the probability to catch the
schooling fish before they leave for their winter grounds. The Atlantis
110 ft. boat is reserved entirely by GEWA for the day, and we will only be at a
30% loading (46 people). The trip cost is $88/person, which includes bus
transportation, charter boat fee, bait, some beverages, and some ice.
Reservations are made by contacting Kenny Dearth at x6-3003 or Kenneth.W.Dearth@nasa.gov.
GEWA SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2006
TBA* - Free warm weather Lunchtime Concerts - and Guest Chefs and Special
Sale Shows throughout the year
Thurs, September 28 - EOY Shrimp Feast
Friday, October 6 - NASA Brielle (New Jersey) Fishing Trip, Bus leaves at 1am
at Visitor Center.
Tues, October 24 - 16th Annual Fall Crafts Fair
Thurs, December 14 - Toy Buy for Children's Holiday Party
Friday, December 15 - Toy Wrap for Children's Holiday Party
Sat, December 16 - Children's Holiday Party
Mon, December 18 - Toy Liquidation Sale
* Watch for ads in Dateline, Goddard News and Marquee Bulletin Board, and the
GEWA Website and Newsletter. If you have ideas for a special events
activity or want to volunteer, then please contact any Special Events Committee
member. Please go to http://gewa.gsfc.nasa.gov/SpecEvents/ for more information.
GEWA STORE NEWS
Busch Gardens - If you haven't had a chance to get away for a couple of
days because of gas prices, why not give yourself a break and DO IT! You
don't necessarily have to go to the beach; you can go down to Busch Gardens instead.
You see, with the season coming to a close soon, and kids going back to school,
Busch Gardens tickets have been REDUCED!! That's right reduced, so now you can
save even more than GEWA's already reduced price. From now until Labor
Day, (which is the last day of the regular season), Busch Garden tickets are
$36.00 for everyone. They can be used ANY DAY until Labor Day.
King's Dominion - NOW AVAILABLE from King's Dominion..HALF PRICE
TICKETS!!!!! That's right; GEWA has just received in tickets at HALF the park
price. These tickets cost $26.00 and will ONLY be good on the following
dates: Aug 26 & 27, or Sept 2, 3, & 4 (Labor Day week-end).
So, if you still want to go down there before the season ends (and summer's
officially over) you had better plan on going to either King's Dominion or
Busch Gardens while you can get the tickets at a savings like this! Who
knows what the gas will cost next year.
MD Renaissance - Before summer ends, and winter comes with its cold
temperatures, you had better get prepared for the Maryland Renaissance.
The Renaissance will be starting Aug 26, and proceed every week-end until Oct
22. GEWA has just received in tickets at a reduced rate for this year's
event, so if you want a change of pace from the "usual theme park,"
the Maryland Renaissance Festival is the place to go.
Toby's - Are you ever in the mood for an evening out, but don't like the
current movies playing? Then why not go to a DINNER THEATRE like
Toby's? Now, Toby's has TWO locations, instead of just Columbia, they now
have another one in Baltimore. Currently playing at the Columbia location
is "Buddy" - the Buddy Holly Story, and at the Baltimore location is
"Ragtime" the Musical. Reservations for either location can be
made by stopping in the GEWA Store. So come on by, and enjoy an evening out
that's LIVE instead of on a big screen.
Spinners - Want to add a little "Spin" to your life? GEWA has
just received in a selection of brightly colored spinners with a selection of
centers including a butterfly, crab, horse & hummingbird just to name a
few. These spinners are available by themselves, or you can purchase a
motor so you can hang it inside instead of out. They come in two sizes and are
in a limited supply, so if you see one you like, you had better pick it up the
first time, otherwise it may "spin out of here."
Entertainment Books - Now available, the ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE
HERE!!!!!!! Yes, GEWA has received in those nice white covered books with
all those coupons & specials in them. Yes, they ARE the same price as last
year; $25.00 for the DC / Maryland, DC / Virginia or the Baltimore book. The
coupons in the books can be used right away and are good until Nov 1, 2007. The
books come with specials in Retail, Casual & Fast Food Dining, even
Sporting events & Hotel savings. Just one or two uses, and the book
pays for itself, all of the other times you use it will be "Money in your
pocket."
GEWA TRAVEL:
November 9-10: ATLANTIC CITY. $124 pp double occupancy. Make your time
off pay off! Atlantic City at the Tropicano, 2 days, 1 night.
Included: R/T bus transportation, 1 night hotel accommodations, buffet dinner,
buffet breakfast, casino bonus, refreshments enroute, all taxes &
gratuities. Depart from Visitor Center on 11-9 at 11:30, return to the
Visitor Center 11-10 at 7:00 PM.
December 6-8: HOLIDAY ELEGANCE AT THE GREENBRIER. $569 pp
double occupancy. Included: Roundtrip bus transportation, basic
amenities, 2 nights luxurious accommodations, 2 full breakfasts and 2 full
dinners (order off the menu), festive holiday activities, room amenity for each
guest, afternoon tea and concert, evening movies, Live music and dancing,
indoor swimming, complimentary hors d-oeuvres at happy hour.
CLASSIFIED ADS (** -- New Listing from previous edition)
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE/FREE ITEMS
** For Sale - Singer Sewing Machine - Multi stitch. $50. Call
301-345-5463
** Computer Memory For Sale: (2) CORSAIR XMS 256MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered
DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dimms (Memory Model CMX256A-3200C2). High quality fast
stable memory, this is a matched set of dimms so it can be used in dual channel
mode if your motherboard supports it. $60.00. email to stevensl@adelphia.net or call
410-795-1038
** Wooden futon platform 48" x 71" x 9" (height), $25.
301-220-0770.
** 29 gal. Bow Front Aquarium with stand, hood and ALL supplies needed for
startup. $100 Call Eric at 410-353-3221.
** Weight Bench - KEYS Fitness Strength Trainer with bench press, leg lift, and
arm lift. Wts not included. Like new condition. $30. Call 410-465-4483
** HP printer cartridges, unopened. Three # 23 color, two # 29
black. Fit HP 710, 712, 720, 722, 810, 812, 830, 832, 880, 882, 890, 895,
& 1120 printers. $30. Call 410-956-6815.
Tackling Dummy. Football America model 5414 - 14" dia. x 54" tall -
20 lbs. Ex. cond. $60. Call 410-796-4737.
'Brewers Best' beer making kit. Incl. ingredient pack and bottles. $20.
Call 410-796-4737.
Sofabed, Denim blue/white stripe, good condition, $75/BO and you haul, eves.
410-573-1397
For sale, dumbell set and stand. Pairs of dumbells from 10 lbs to 30 lbs
in increments of 5 lbs. Best offer. email rtofirrare@yahoo.com or 410-672-5436.
Baby Jogger w/20” whls + sunshade $45, Baby Jogger Twinner w/20” with sunshade
+ rain cover $145, Peg Perego Papa Prima high chair/Navy $35. All in good
condition, just outgrown. 301-260-0314
Remodeling? We did, and ended up with extras! New 42² wide exhaust hood for
stove, to vent indoors or out (black) $50. Also new small exhaust fan for bath
(white) $15. Call Anita or Rich 410-480-0718.
Upright piano: Yamaha U3 (52"), black ebony finish, with matching
bench, excellent condition, a concert instrument, sounds like grand (must
hear!), $2700 obo; call 301-593-8326.
Simplicity 3-in-1 bedside bassinet ($40) functions as a bedside sleeper, a
bassinet and a changing table, neutral cream and beige bedding and ruffled
décor, with 3 visually stimulating toys hanging from the bassinet hood.
The Lights and Vibration feature runs at the touch of a button for 5 minutes
and plays soothing music. A large storage basket keeps newborn
necessities handy.
Graco Infant Car Seat ($35) features a 5-point adjustable harness, convenient
stay-in-car adjustable base, removable infant head support, easy to read level
indicator for proper installation angle, 180° rotating canopy, 2-piece chest
clip, ergonomic adjustable handle, removable seat pad, LATCH equipped for easy
installation; Recommended Use: Rear facing for infants up to 20 pounds
and less than 26 inches.
Cosco Beginnings Gentle Motion Swing ($25)
The Beginnings Gentle Motion Swing features: 2 swing speeds, 3 position
recline, swivel snack tray, removable and washable seat pad, 3 point safety
harness, quiet motor lasts up to 100 hours; benefits: soothes baby, comfortably
positions baby for nap or play, keeps baby secure, automatically activates when
turned on, easy portability and storage.
Safety 1st Comfy Duck Bath Center ($5) for infants up to 6 months; bath center
has a comfortable and supportive tub with an adorable duck designed mesh
sling. It includes a built-in storage tray for accessories and a
complimentary rinse pitcher. Also features a slip-resistant foam pad,
water temperature strip and recessed water basins and drain plug. Danie
Tolbert, 301-952-2304
KOI, sizes 10"-20", various colors, patterns. Buyer(s) must net &
transport. $50-$100 each depending on size & quality. Contact Bob, rhartman0@comcast.net or 301-384-4762
Ravens season tickets, section 150, row 39 seat 11,12 all including Steelers
for $2,700. 301-367-9257.
16' fiberglass extension ladder, $90. Call 301-805-7844.
Bike - Women's Trek 2200 Road. Size 43cm - perfect for riders between
4'10" - 5'4"! Great condition. $500/OBO. Call Ed
301-537-5468.
Dell Color Printer 720 (inkjet). Includes drivers & utilities,
owner's manual, and two ink cartridges. $25. Kent, 301-552-1427
WANTED/LOST&FOUND
** Someone who knows how to do counter work, would like to replace my
kitchen counter tops with granite 301-317-9093
Drummer wanted for casual jamming. I have drums & equipment ¬ just show up
and well see what happens - Rock, blues, whatever. We usually jam every Wed in
Bowie (6 miles from GSFC). No egos or plans for Carnegie Hall please. call AL ¬
301-805-4158
AUTOMOTIVE/MOTORCYCLE/BOATING
** 2002 Honda Odyssey EX, excellent condition, pl, pw, heated leather seats,
am/fm cd player, 76kmiles, $12,500.00/obo, 301-725-4877
2002 Hyundai XG350L, 72,000 mi, Excellent Condition, V6 Automatic, AC, power
everything, black exterior, black Leather Interior with wood grain accents,
heated power seats, moon roof, 6-disc changer, cruise and traction control,
consistent compliance with manufacturer's maintained schedule. $9,600, call
410-257-1486 [Corrected Phone Number from last week--ed].
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Custom High Top Van with Wheelchair Lift. 14,000 miles,
TV/VCR, One Owner $25,000. Welsh rwelsh1@comcast.net
301-464-9596
2001 Honda Accord excellent condition, 70kmiles dealer service record
available, $11,500 or bo.301-367-9257 or 703-573-0070.
HOUSING & RENTALS
** Brand spanking new, 3-level Town home featuring 3BR, 2.5 BA in Glen
Burnie, 20 miles from GSFC; 20 miles from Annap, 7 miles BWI, close to Arundel
Mills, Custom window treatments and paint throughout, upgraded light fixtures
and carpet, ceiling fans throughout, 42" cherry cabinets in kitchen,
french door leads to deck off living area, all bedrooms on second level; Master
BA tiled; W/D included on third level. Option to rent may be considered. MUST
SEE!! Call 410-251-8821 to see.
** Glenn Dale. Lux furnished 1 br/den apt in priv res, priv entr--br,
den, dining area, lv rm, full bath, full kcn, w/d, dishwasher, tv, cable,
patio, quiet residential area, short/long term,no smoking ,no pets. Just bring
your suitcase. Avail Sept 15. 301-464-5997.
** Home for sale: DISTINCTIVE, CUSTOM COLONIAL ON A PREMIUM, WOODED LOT
CLOSE TO RECREATION & MAJOR COMMUTER ROUTES OFFERS GREAT INDOOR &
OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE. 5 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS INCLUDING 2 MASTER SUITES - ONE WITH
2 CAVERNOUS WALK-INS & SUPER BATH; 3.5 baths in all; STUNNING GREAT ROOM
WITH FLOOR-TO-CEILING MASONRY FIREPLACE & MAPLE FLOORS; CUSTOM KITCHEN;
SUNNY FRONT PORCH & ENORMOUS DECK OVERLOOKING THE PRIVATE REAR YARD.
For more information call Jennifer at 410-489-4798. Pictures and virtual
tour can be viewed @ http://exclusive1.maryland.remax.com/listings/ListingDetail_r4.aspx?LID=21163459#aTop
.
** Golf/Ski: Lg quiet resort suite wth lg bathr, jacz, fp, balcny, micro/frig
nr Davis WV. 5 min to slopes/course/parks. Sup views; dog ok. $65. 301-229-1180
for pics/info
FOR RENT: College Park, Remodeled furnished room(s) for rent in nice home
w/private bath, kitchenette/sitting room area, W/D privileges, private
entrance. $400 month (incl. utilities) or $700 for both rooms. Month to month.
Male preferred. Close to GSFC & UMD & MetroBus stop close by. Call
301-935-2713.
CROFTON Town home 3lvls , IMMACULATE, 4br 3+ba all finished 2150sq ft
pool/paths. Centrally located between Balt, D.C. & Annapolis. Shopping and
restaurants close by. See forsalebyowner.com/20691081, $399,900 for details
call 410-721-8500.
GORGEOUS BRICK CONDO, MODEL HOME CONDITION, Seller pays $5000 or Buyers'
Closing Cost & close to Baltimore, Annapolis, Greenbelt. 2 bdrms, 2 baths,
security, walk to shop & community ctr, gas, w/d, wall to wall, balcony,
1092 sq ft in Odenton, MD. Mike Vaughan 301-805-4844.
FOR RENT: Lanham; Large Furnished room in house 4 mile from GSFC & UMD;
Private bath, w/kitch & W/D privileges, CAC, parking, NO smoking & NO
pets: $440 + 1/3 util 301-930-0295.
SS/WHEATON, 2 BR, 1 BA SFH, WW, AC, W/D, cable ready, fenced, off street park,
quiet neighborhood. Fin’d bsmt, nr Metro bus/rail, parks, shopping. N/S.
$1350/month. 240-643-3987.
NW DC –Great neighborhood, 3 Lge BR’s, Den, 2.5 bth, new kitchen w/ S.S appl
& ceramic floor, H/W floors w/ orig wood trim, new l/level rec room, new
carpet & paint. Closing help. Tracy 301-452-0643
Lux fur 1 br/den apt in private residence, pri entr, quiet res area--lv,dr,
full bath, full kcn, br, den, cable, patio; short/long term lease. Avail
Sept 1, five miles from Goddard. 301-464-5997.
5 bedroom house avail for rent late August: This 5 Bedroom 2 bath house is
conveniently located less than a half mile to metro. It is completely wired for
cable, has central a/c, wall to wall berber carpet on the top 2 floors and
ceramic tile in the basement. The top floor is one huge bedroom, the main
floor has another 2 br, 1ba, and the kitchen has an eat-in sun porch that leads
to large fenced-in back yard. The yard is about ¼ acre, with a patio
area, big picnic table with benches and a shed for your bikes. The basement
level has its own entrance and is completely tiled. It has 2 br, 1 ba,
its own kitchen and a huge living room with a wood burning stove. There
is a 2 car driveway. Near lots of parks, bike trails and shopping.
$2500 per mo + utils (about $150 per month). Email for more info hantmank@yahoo.com or call Karen at
301-996-7604. See photos @ http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shoekaren/album?.dir=2db2re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
Greenbelt townhouse for rent. 3 levels freshly painted with new flooring
throughout. 2 master suites with baths, 1 half-bath. Deck off kitchen.
$1600/month. Available immediately. 301-802-5110.
Furnished room for rent in Greenbelt house, non-smoker. Kitchen privileges,
share bathroom. Utilities & internet included, walk to metro/bus.
$450/month. Available August 16. 301-717-2270 day/evening. (week 3)
Laurel, MD Efficiency / Basement - Clean & Very private - private entrance
/ walkout / privacy fence / bathroom/ kitchen. Close to shopping centers, U of
MD, and NASA. $950 per month. Call 301- 526-2767.
CHILD CARE
** Licensed, 20 years experienced, caring, family day care provider located
in North Laurel. I have openings for 2-5 year olds which includes meals,
snacks, and pre-school program. Call 301-776-4817.
Licensed, caring, experienced, credentialed, family day care. Located 1
block east of GSFC Main Gate. Openings for 2-5 year olds including meals
& pre-school curriculum. Call 301-552-7344
RIDES/CARPOOLS
I am looking for riders to share the gas expense. Pick up in Owings Mills,
MD ~7:00am or through Ellicott City / Columbia area ~7:30am, leave Goddard at
4:30pm. Call Keith at 6-0399.
AD GUIDELINES
Mail your electronic ad (preferred method) ad to gewapost@pop700.gsfc.nasa.gov
or send your hardcopy to the GEWA Store Code 031 (Building 1) or drop your ad
in the GEWA Ad box located at store entrance.
The deadline for getting your ad in is every Friday at 11:30 a.m. for the issue
to be electronically distributed at Noon that same day. Should the editor
be on leave that Friday, anticipate receipt at most 3 days later.
Any ad or item may only run four (4) times in any six (6) month period;
however, we will now run the ads for two (2) consecutive weeks without them
having to be re-submitted (reduce e-mail traffic). If you want the ads to
run four times consecutively then each item must still be submitted on a weekly
basis (after the first two weeks) to run for the full four weeks. After the
four weeks it will be removed. There may be exceptions to this rule and
they will be dealt with on a case-by-case basisfeel free to contact the Editor
with any questions regarding your ad.
1. Ads run for 2 weeks at a time ONLY [NEW]. For your ad to run continuously
you must resubmit your ad each week (after the second week).
2. Ads are limited to 200 characters which MUST include punctuation spacing and
a home telephone number with area code (Items of Interest are excluded from the
200 character limit). Editor’s discretion will be used on the length of
the ad.
3. If submitting your ad electronically DO NOT send as an attachment to your
e-mail. It must be included as part of the text of the e-mail message. Include
your name code and work phone number and make sure to specify in the subject
line of your e-mail message the category in which your ad should be placed i.e.
Items of Interest, Automotive (Year First), Miscellaneous for Sale, Wanted,
Child Care (Licensed Only), Rides/Carpools, Lost and Found, or Housing
(Location First).
4. Multiple ads must be prioritized in case we must place a limit of one ad per
person.
5. Personal service/commercial ads are not accepted.
6. Ads for weapons, alcohol, tobacco, or gambling are not accepted.
7. Ads for personal fund raising are not accepted.
8. Goddard telephone extensions are not to be placed in ads with the exception
of ads for Items of Interest Lost and Found and Rides/Carpools.