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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR JUNE 26, 2003

Nancy and I took a group to Baltimore on June 12 to ride the Ducks. It was a beautiful day, one of the few we have had lately. We ate at the Seafood Restaurant at the Harbor outside on the balcony. It was a lot of fun, though the Ducks are very noisy, and kind of rough on land. The day before we went, I managed another fall - my kitchen floor was slippery-- and I banged my elbow on a drawer handle, putting a huge hole in it that had to be sewed up. Apparently, I also put a small hole in the side of my head right beside my eye, which caused a nice black eye. My son-in-law told me I should tell everyone I was in a bar fight, so that's what I have been doing, and getting interesting reactions. I believe that I am going to have to do some strength training to see if that could keep me from falling so much. My latest Nutrition newsletter says that strength training becomes more important as you get older to reduce the risk of falling and my daughter, Barbara has been telling me this for a while. Perhaps I should listen.

The Nutrition newsletter also has scores for our diet, which may not be too surprising to many people. We are drinking more sodas, and the only drink that is becoming more popular is bottled water. Dairy products are still popular, especially ice cream, which is fattier than ever if you buy it at Ben and Jerry's or Haagen-Daz. More flour is being consumed and this is causing more pounds to show up on the scales. We are consuming 25 percent more sugar than we did in 1970 and we still eat more beef than chicken and seafood each year. The good news is that we are eating more vegetables and fruits than we used to and the best part is that we are not drinking as much whole milk.

The In-Home RX program offers breathing medications and nebulizers for patients with asthma, emphysema and COPD who qualify. This is free. Call800-344-5764.

The town of Indian Head is holding flea markets at the Village Green on the first Saturday of each month to October 25 from 7 am to 1 pm. Spaces are available. Call 301-743-5574 or 301-743-6633.

VFD 1800 in Indian Head holds a flea market every Saturday through August. Table and spaces are available and crafters are welcome. Sunday breakfast is also offered from 8 am to 11 am. Banquet and meeting facilities are also available. This VFD is also offering karaoke, with a contest, on Saturdays, from 8 pm to midnight. Call 301-743-5109 for either of these events.

Jwanza Youth Partnership is looking for adult mentors for ages 7 to 17 in Prince George's County. Students majoring in human service fields are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided. Orientation sessions are held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Call 301-324-9705.

Accokeek Fire Department is holding Super Bingo on the first Sunday of the month. Doors open at 1 pm. Bingo is also held on Thursdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. Call 301-283-4456.

Calvert County Parks and Recreation is offering a trip to New York to see "Chicago" on November 8 at 2 pm for age 8 and older (younger than 17 needs an adult). The bus will depart from Farmers Market in Prince Frederick at 6:30 am and Mt. Hope Community Center at 7 am. There is a fee and registration is required. They are also offering a trip to see "Phantom of the Opera" on December 13 for the same group. Call 410-257-6770 by July 5.

The Maryland Twisters All-Star Cheerleaders are holding a Pick 3 basket lottery in July. Tickets are good for the entire month. Call 301-490-1791, 301-490-1856, or 410-969-1088 for more information. This group will also be having Basket Bingo on June 28 on Belle Grove Road. Doors for this will open at noon. Call 301-934-2251,ext. 7722 or 301-609-4518.

The Maryland Higher Education Commission is accepting applications for the State Nursing Scholarship and Living Expenses Grant. Maryland residents who are current high school seniors or degree-seeking undergraduate/graduate students who have been accepted into an institution's nursing program and have a minimum 30 GPA are eligible to apply. The deadline is June 30. Call 410-260-4565 or 8700-974-1024 for more information.

No one has more driving ambition than the teenager who wants to buy a car.

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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