Norma Jean's Column for Southern Prince George's County

CLINTON COLUMN FOR OCTOBER 23, 2003

National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1260, Southern Prince George's County, was awarded a Proclamation by our County Executive Jack Johnson at the meeting on October 16. The proclamation was given for "their efforts in promoting and protecting the rights of its members." The members of this chapter were "commended for their efforts to promote the social, cultural, civic, educational and general well being of their membership." The speaker for this meeting was Julia Wright, who gave us a lot of information on the Blue Cross, Blue Shield changes for the next year. If you are a current or retired federal employees, this is an organization you should be a part of. Call me and I will tell you how.

Faith United Methodist Church in Accokeek is having their annual Bazaar this Saturday, October 25, from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be lots of hand made crafts, white elephants, baked goods, and hot dogs and barbecue for lunch. 

On November 1, this church will be having another great roast beef dinner, from 4 to 7 pm. Call the church at 301-292-6104 for more information.

St. John's Church Hall on Old Branch Avenue will be the site for the Annual Craft Fair, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Clinton Fire Department, on November 15, from 9 am to 3 pm. Call Linda Heffron at 301-638-3333, or May Whittington at 301-868-1686 for more information .

The next Senior Driving Course will be taught at VFW Post 8950 in Lanham on November 18 and 19. Call 301-577-0195.

On November 22, American Legion Post 259 on Piscataway Road will be having a bull and pig roast. The menu will be roast beef, pulled pork, potato salad, cole slaw, barbecue, and more. Price is $8 in advance, $11 at the door. Go and enjoy a shrimp dinner some Wednesday, and you can buy your tickets then. Call 301-868-2550.

The National Cancer Institute recently set a high bar: the elimination of suffering and premature death from cancer by 2015. If this goal is achieved, within the next 12 years, many cancers will be eliminated and others controlled, so that people can live with and not die from cancer. Today, most cancer experts are beginning to view recurrent and advanced cancer as chronic illnesses, similar to diabetes, heart disease, or by hypertension, that can be managed, rather than as illnesses that are likely to be fatal. So-called smart drugs, given in combination, or in sequence, can often stabilize the cancer. People treated in this manner can often live for many years, possibly even decades, with a good quality of life. In addition, patients are spared the nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and other side effects often associated with chemotherapy and radiation. This information is from the Johns Hopkins newsletter, "Health After 50."

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I hope you have all done your bit to remind your friends to check their breasts, and make an appointment for a mammogram. It is important for the men to check their breasts, too, since breast cancer can also happen to them.

Crafters are needed for the annual Craft Fair at Christ Church on Old Branch Avenue, which will be held on November 1 from 9 am to 2 pm. Tables are available. Call 301-423-2504.

Crafters are also sought for the annual fall craft show/luncheon to be held on November 22 from 10 am to 3 pm at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Deale. Call 301-855-8701 for more information.

Friends of Calvert Hospital is looking for vendors for the 15th annual Festival of Trees, which will be held from November 28 to 30 at Patuxent High School in Lusby. The theme will be Let Freedom Ring. Call 410-286 3333 or 410-535-5640 for more information.

The Capital Chapter of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is holding its 4th annual Halloween Weekend with dances, pool parties, a fashion show, and more from October 24 to 26 at the hotel on Oxon Hill Road. Call 703-9q2-1646 for more information.

The Panorama Elementary School PTSA is holding its 2nd annual Craft Fair and Flea Market this Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 4 pm at 6360 Oxon Hill Road. For more information, call 301-749-4370.

The game of golf was invented in Scotland. It was called Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.

Norma Jean Fazenbaker's column can be found in the Clinton Gazette, Prince George's Post, Prince George's Sentinel, and the Enquirer Gazette. You can contact Norma Jean by email - click this link.

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