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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2003

During the last week in October, I spent three days in Ocean City with the United Democratic Women's Club at their convention for all the Maryland Districts. It is a lot of fun being with women who feel the same way about the Democratic party. We are all hoping that we can get our party members riled up for the next two elections so we can take back our state and our country. I am asking all of my readers who are good Democrats to make sure that you are registered and that you vote. Many folks who are registered feel that it can't make a difference if they vote or not, but elections have been won or lost by a very few votes. Maybe you are one of the people who feel that they can't vote because they don't know the candidates. Join your local Democratic club and learn. You'll be glad you did. Call me and I will put you in touch with the correct people for your area.

The Marquis Who's Who in America this year has seen fit to include my former landlord, Ralph Whittington, in their 58th Edition. If you are interested in reading why Ralph has been included, you can go into www.marquiswhoswho.com. This publication is used for speakers, background of business associates, and it is also there for networking, fact checking, and recruiting. 

The late President of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Steve Young, has been honored by a Department of Labor $2 million grant program, which will supplement resources to the families of fallen officers. Mr. Young worked diligently with the U.S. Secretary of Labor and the Department of Labor to develop a scholarship program to provide training and educational assistance to the spouses of fallen officers. This program and the supplemental financial assistance will help these spouses and their families to regain footing, begin to rebuild their lives, enter the workforce, and help those looking to upgrade their skills or explore new career opportunities. The offices for the NLEOMF are at 400 7th Street, NW., Suite 300, and the phone number is 202-737-3400. Their email address is info@nleomf.org, website <www.nleomf.org>www.nleomf.org.

Historic Surratt house on Brandywine Road, will be holding its fifteenth annual fall open house the weekend of November 15 and 16. Tours of the home will be free, and will be given on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. The gift shop will be stocked with special holiday items. Call 301-868-1121 or go to www.surratt.org for more information.

Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help build a house in Camp Springs. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians, bricklayers, roofers, office workers and more are needed. Call 301-779-1912 for more information. This organization also runs a thrift shop, where they sell home improvement items, at 4563 Rhode Island Avenue in Brentwood. 

Les Fennell Community College in Suitland is offering free workshops in business, resume writing, personal finance, computers, and more on Saturdays. Call 202-291-3030 or 301-423-8275 for more information.

Boy Scout Troop 89, in Olney is looking for a camping trailer and new or gently used camping equipment. If you can help, call 301-370-4944 or 301-570-0015.

The WISE Community Development Corporation is holding its annual shopping spree bus trip to New York City on December 6, leaving from and returning to Capitol Plaza Mall on Annapolis Road in Landover Hills. There is a fee. For information, call 301-604-7491, 301-728-8760, or 301-912-2235.

Happy Birthday in November to Carol Stubbs, November 3;Hazel Shackelford, and Connie White, November 5, Nancy Williams, November 8, Kitty Cleaveland, November 9, Rosalee Hunt and Jocelyn Garrett, November 10, my granddaughter, Madison Toepper, sweet sixteen, and Faye Cross, November 11, Christine Stubbs, November 13, Marie Anonsen, November 17, Thomas DeRieux and Laura Joyner, November 18, Fern Shuler, November 19, Russell Eaton, November 20, Louise Smith, November 21, Jeanne Menke, November 22, Bessie Moore, November 23, Mary Bishop and Wade Garrett, November 26, Adele Lindahl, November 27, Margaret Hunter, November 28, and May A. Meier, November 29.

The most people who walk to work live in Alaska.

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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