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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2003

By the time you read this, we will all know if Punxatawney Phil has seen his shadow, and we are in for another six weeks of winter, or not. Ha. Ha. Do you believe that stuff? When I was a child, I believed it because my father said it was true, but then the strangest thing happened. One year, when I was in my twenties, it did not turn out to be correct, and that was when I quit believing in Phil.

Lieutenant Andrew Anewenter of the Milwaukee Police Department, has been chosen as the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Officer of the Month for December 2002. Lieutenant Anewenter and his partner, Officer Norman Duemling, were transporting two suspects back to the station when one of the two grabbed Officer Duemling's gun, pressing the barrel into his abdomen, threatening to kill him. Officer Anewenter shot the gunman in the head, saving Officer Duemling's life. Officer Duemling died in 1957 after a long successful law enforcement career. Lieutenant Anewenter is probably the oldest active duty law enforcement office in the nation, and at 86 years young, has no immediate plans to retire. If you would like to read more about this officer, long on to www.nleomf.com, and click on "Officer of the Month."

Brandywine Democratic Club will not be having a meeting in February, but if you are a Democrat, and you are interested in getting active, Surratts-Clinton Democratic Club will be meeting on February 11, at Mama Stella's, on Old Branch Avenue, at 6:30 pm. Cost for the buffet is $11.00. Call 301-868-0724 to let them know you are coming.

On February 12, the Prince George's County Council of Democratic Clubs will meet at Fratelli's Italian Restaurant on Landover Road, in Cheverly. This is a great place to eat, and this club always has a good meeting. Our Guest Speaker will be Reginald Parks, Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness. Call me for information.

A 55-Alive Drivers Course will take place at Doctors Community Hospital on February 1 and 21. Call 301-345-5445 if you wish to register for this class. This is a class meant specifically for senior citizens, and many of the insurance companies will give a discount if this course is completed.

A Barbershop Extravaganza is taking place at the College of Southern Maryland on February 22, at 2 and 8 pm. Southern Mix, Phat Cats (Society for the preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. International Reps, Capri (Sweet Adelines Quartet) and Iguanas in Flight (National Collegiate Quartet 2nd Place Finalists) will be performing. General Admission is $10 from Southern Mix members, and $12 at the CSM Box Office. Call301-934-7828 or email:

somixchorus at aol.com

A St. Patrick's Day Dinner/Dance, featuring corned beef and cabbage, will be taking place at the VFW in Morningside on March 15, beginning at 5:30 for cocktails, and dancing from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. This is for the benefit of the hospitalized veterans. Call Ann at 301-372-6144 for more information and tickets.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1260 will again be meeting at the Surratts-Clinton Library on Thursday, February 20, at 1 pm. If you are now or have been a federal employee, this organization is important for you.

Union Bethel AME Church on Floral Park Road in Brandywine, will be hosting a Men's Retreat March 28 to 30 in Greencastle, PA. The theme will be Brothers Walking in a new Spirit. Transportation will be provided. Call 301-372-6036.

The National Museum of African Art on Independence Avenue is offering exhibitions, Journeys and Destinations: African Artists on the Move from now until November 30, and Ethiopian Icons: Faith and Science through October 5. Call 202-357-4600 (TTY) 3202-357-4814.

Free blood pressure screenings are available at Civista Medical Center in the lobby. Call 888-332-4847 for more information.

The weekend of February 22 is the time for the annual Valentine display at Surratt House on Brandywine Road. Valentines are shown from the 1840s to the turn of the century. Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful display. It is always fun. Call 301-868-1121 for more information.

We describe a distraught person as being "beside himself" because the ancients believed that soul and body could part and that under great emotional stress the soul would leave the body.

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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