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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR JULY 25, 2002

Rumors always fly during a political season, and this one is no different. It has been rumored that Roslyn Turner has aligned herself with Major Riddick, and also with Jack Johnson, who are both running for County Executive. Roslyn is not tied up with anyone at the moment, and has no plans to do so.

Joyce Dowling, who is our BrandywineMD.com web, and her husband, Race, held a "meet and greet" for Roslyn on Saturday, July 20.  

Surratts Society is having their Annual Fall Banquet on Friday, September 27, beginning with a social hour and cash bar at 6 pm. If you are interested in attending this dinner, it is $30 per person and you need to have your reservation in by September 20. After dinner, Uncle Sam will give us a timely, illustrated history lesson about Santa Claus. Call me if you want more information.

If there are any of you out there whose ancestors were Southern sympathizers during the Civil War, you will be interested in what the Surratt Society has uncovered about John Wilkes Booth. Even though he did assassinate President Lincoln, he was doing a deed that the Confederacy was behind. He was not really alone in this endeavor. The Surratt Society thinks that a headstone should be placed at his grave. What do you think? Call them at 301-868-1121 if you have an opinion.

Come to the Brandywine Democratic Club's Candidates Night on August 1st, and meet the people who are running for all of the seats in our area. The candidates for federal, state, and county have been invited, and we are hoping to have a good showing of interested voters. Time is 8 pm, and it will be at the Brandywine Firehouse.

The Long Term Care Partners (a consortium of John Hancock and metropolitan Life insurance companies) has declared an Open Season, from July 1 through December 31. If you want to request an Open Season information kit, you can call 1-800-582-3337, TDD 1-800-843-3357, or contact the partners by going to www.ltc.feds.com.

The National Capital Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America will be holding a Tobacco Trail Antique and Classic Car Show on August 17 at Allen Pond Park in Bowie. Registration begins at 7:30 am for vehicle entries and flea market vendors. An awards presentation will be held at 3:30 pm. Admission is Free. Call 301-855-8136 or 301-932-5872 for more information.

The Charles County Literary Council, an organization which provides trained personnel to assist illiterate and partially literate adults to read and write, is looking for volunteer tutors of all skill levels as well as volunteers for secretarial, data entry, library maintenance and grant writing tasks. All training and material for tutors and students is free. Call 301-870-5974.

The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is offering a free program for ages 3 to 6 with poems, songs, games and stories that celebrate the days of railroading and early resort life at Chesapeake Beach on August 1 at 10 am. Information at 410-257-3892.

Check out the Teen Investment and Math Skills Class at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Center in Landover if you are between the age of 12 and 18. This is a class to teach you the basics of savings and money skills, which will incorporate math and reading skills. Information at 301-386-2885.

On July 30, the National Museum of African Art will be having a film for young audiences "Koi and the Kola Nuts" at 10:30 am. Call 202-357-4600 (TTY) 202-357-4814.

Christmas in April is looking for volunteers to help out on Saturday, April 26, 2003, when the organization plans to repair approximately 100 homes in Prince George's County. Materials such as lumber, paint, electrical, plumbing, and roofing materials are also needed to help defray the cost of the repairs. Call 301-868-0937.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maryland Chapter, is sponsoring the UGLY (Understanding, Generous, Lovable, and Young-at-Heart) Bar and Restaurant challenge from August 1st to October 31st. They can win prizes, compete against each other and host fund-raising events such as golf tournaments, auctions, and raffles to help fight MS. Call 1-800-FIGHTMS, ext. 128.

The First Night World Series Game was held in Pittsburgh as Game 4 of the 1971 World Series. Pittsburgh won that game and went on to win the series 4 games to 3. This was one of the last big moments in the career of well-loved Pirate, Roberto Clemente. Fourteen and a half months after the 1971 World Series, he died in a plan crash off the coast of his native Puerto Rico as he attempted to take food, cloth and medical supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

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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