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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR AUGUST 14, 2003

Since I, along with many others, like to go out to eat, I decided to try the new "Panera Bread" place in Waldorf, so a friend and I went for lunch. Apparently, it is a very popular place as it was quite crowded at 12:15. The food was good, but since they make their own bread, the roll was very thick, not really good for a weight watcher. It looks like hardly anyone cooks any more.

On October 25, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will be having a live auction and spaghetti dinner, beginning at 3 pm. They are looking for all kinds of donations, items or services, valued at $10 or more. Donations will be accepted on October 18 from 10 am to 4 pm, October 24, from 4 to 8 pm, and October 25 from 8 to 10 am. If your donation is brought in before October 25, it will be listed in a catalog. If you have any questions or concerns, you can call Beverly White at 301-894-4338.

Beginning next week, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will begin to highlight the National Law Enforcement Museum and the steps being taken to begin construction in 2006. The museum will be dedicated to telling the stories of the many law enforcement agencies in America. The public can gain an understanding of the history of law enforcement, experience a simulation of life on the beat, explore innovations in forensic science and law enforcement technologies, and more. The museum will be located in the Judicial Square area and will be surrounded by museums dedicated to telling specialized stories of well-known American law enforcement agencies. It will be adjacent to the Memorial, a permanent shrine dedicated to the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle of law versus disorder. If you are interested in finding out more, you can call them at 202-737-3400 or log on to www.nleomf.com.

Teenage suicides have been declining in recent years, but they are still the third leading case of death among young people in the United States. In general, girls commit suicide less often than boys. White, teenage males have the highest number of suicides and black female teenagers have the lowest suicide rate. Aged 15 to 19 are the years when teenagers are most likely to commit suicide.

In 1948, George de Mistral, a Swiss mountain-hiker, was hiking when he noticed that burrs got entangled on the surface of his fuzzy clothing. He decided that this annoyance could be translated into a new invention that would work better than a zipper. From that, Velcro (from velvet crochet) was born.

On August 16, age 10 and older can participate in the first tagging program of Monarch butterflies at the Glendening Preserve at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian. There is a fee and registration is required. Call 410-741-9330.

Tutors are needed by the Ebo Family Learning Center to tutor students in grades K through 12 in math, reading, art, SAT and GED. Call 301-794-7320.

Civista Medical Center Cafeteria will be the site for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group on August 20 at 7 pm. Call 888-332-4847.

Nanjemoy Community Center is looking for exhibitors and vendors for the third annual Nanjemoy Heritage Day on September 27. Call 301-753-1647 or 800-735-2258 (TDD)

The Potomac Harmony Chorus, Blue Ridge Regional 2002 Champions of Sweet Adelines International, will present a free a cappella concert of songs from the 50s, from rock to modern jazz, on August 22,at 8 pm at the Arlington County Fair, S. Glebe Road and S. 2nd St. There will be an audience sing-along. Call 703-764-3896.

Civista Health Center is looking for prostate/colon cancer survivors for participation in a cancer awareness exhibit titled "Surviving Cancer: A Photographic Essay", to be held from October 4 to 14. Participants will be interviewed and have pictures taken. Call 301-609-4394.

Basket Bingo Reality USA, an alternative sentencing program for first-time offenders age 20 and younger, is offering a basket bingo on September 27 at 2 pm at the Havre de Grace Elks Lodge on Pulaski Highway. Doors open at noon. Call 866-758-3004.

St. Johns United Methodist Church in Springfield is looking for crafts for its Family Fun Fest on September 13, Call 703-321-0303.

Will Rogers said, "The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back in your pocket."

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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