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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2002

A big thank you to all of our service people who have and are working to keep our country free. And, along with them, thanks to all of our police officers and firefighters who are working every day to see that our streets and homes are safe.

The transfer station that was planned for Dower House Road has been turned down, and we have to thank Senator Mike Miller, Delegates Vallario and Proctor, Congressman Steny Hoyer, and Mr. Stephen Pierce for working so hard to get this project abandoned. This would have been a really terrible project for the area. Let's hope they can find somewhere else that will not be around people's homes. We all know that it is needed.

The next meeting for National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 2262, of Upper Marlboro, will be December 5, at Tucker's Restaurant on Old Marlboro Pike at 1 pm. There is usually a cold buffet before the meetings, but since it will be the Christmas celebration, it will be a hot luncheon instead. Call Marlene Pace at 301-599-8588 if you want to attend the Christmas meeting and luncheon.

NARFE's 27th Convention was held in Greensboro, NC, in late September. The delegates approved resolutions reaffirming NARFE's commitment to retirement income security and health care for current and retired Federal civil servants. These included continued support for allowing Federal retirees to pay their share of FEHBP with pre-tax dollars; support for COLA equity for Federal retires; objective consumer price index analysis; consumer rmanaged care "Bill of Rights", and repeal of the Windfall Elimination. NARFE is working hard for us. Let's support the organization in any way we can.

The Senior Citizens of Potomac Heights Leisure Club will be holding a bazaar and bake sale this Saturday, November 16, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Community Center in Indian Head. There will also be a flea market and white elephant items, toys, crafts, baked goods, and more. For information, call 301-743-3102.

The Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department Rescue and Ladies Auxiliary is holding a fish fry on November 15 from 10 am to 1 pm and 4 to 7 pm. There will also be a bake sale. Call 301-743-7700 or 301-753-6800.

The College of Southern Maryland is presenting "The Music Man" on November 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 pm, and November 17 and 24 at 2 pm at the College in La Plata. For information and tickets, call 301-934-7828, 301-870-3008, or 301-884-8131, ext. 7828.

Darnall's Chance is accepting entries for its third annual gingerbread contest and show to be held November 24. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Call 301-952-8010 (TTY) 301-699-2544.

Baseball coaches and players are being sought by the Southern Prince George's Baseball Organization. Tryouts are held for ages 10 to 18. Call 301-856-2358.

Baseball tryouts for the Clinton Sox Junior Baseball Team are being held for the fall/spring season. Players are sought for the spring/summer Tournament/Travel team. Call 301-856-2358 or 301-297-7615.

Project Motion/Dance Lab is seeking 20 female dancers, ages 13 to 19, with experience in modern dance and hip-hop, to form a contemporary dance company. Auditions will be held on November 30 at 10 am at the dance and recreation center at 2745 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Call 202-359-2741 for more information.

The Regional Outpatient Center's New Horizons arts education and cultural enrichment program at the Children's National Medical Center is seeking volunteer artists, musicians, writers, dancers, actors and creative individuals, age 16 and older to work with children. Days and times will vary. Call 202-884-2670 for more information.

A reminder that you can call Social Security at 800-772-1213 if you have any questions. The number is available 24/7.

The game "Ring Around the Rosie" came from a rhyme about the Bubonic Plague. Infected people got red circular sores (ring around the rosie). The sores would smell bad so people hid flowers on their bodies (pocket full of posies). People who died would be burned to reduce the spread of the disease (ashes, ashes, all fall down).

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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