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

CLINTON COLUMN FOR SEPTEMBER 12,2002

An interesting type of Flea Market will be taking place on September 21 in Rob Lee Acres in Upper Marlboro. Each homeowner will be setting up in his/her own yard and a map will be passed out at the entrance to Rob Lee to show where they are located. Time for you to buy will be 8 am to 12 noon. Each homeowner will be expected to donate $15, including the yearly association dues. To take advantage of this fabulous situation, take Route 4, Pennsylvania Avenue, to the Woodyard Road exit. After turning off Route 4, take the first left turn and go under the overpass. Then take Old Marlboro Pike to Rob Lee. If you need more information, you can call Rose Hoffman, at 301-313-0316.

Faith United Methodist Church in Accokeek will be having the annual Bazaar on October 26 from 9 am to 2 pm and the annual roast beef dinner on November 2 from 3 to 7pm. For more information, you can call me.

Brandywine Lions Club presents its third annual Summer's End 2002 Car Show and Bull Roast on September 21 (rain date 9/28) from 10 am to 5 pm. Trophies will be awarded at 4 pm. Live entertainment will be by "Road House", plus Juke Box Memories D.J. The car show is open to 1976 vehicles and older, but no motorcycles, 4x4s or mini-trucks. Pre-registration is $12, day of show $15. Pre-registration cutoff is September 15.  Call Roger at 301-292-3238, or Steve at 301-259-2872.

Some information from the American Cancer Society's latest newsletter: Fat-free products are not necessarily healthier than foods that contain some fat. Even though fat-free foods do not have fat, they still have calories. Remember that we all need some fat in our diet. Butter is high in artery-clogging saturated fat, but margarine can be high in trans fat, which behaves like saturated fat in the body. The best choice is a soft tub margarine that contains no trans fats. Since these tub margarines generally contain some water, they do not behave the same way as full-fat products when baking. Whichever product you use, use it sparingly. Alternative sweeteners have been thoroughly tested and have not been found to cause any health problems when used in moderation, but remember that one teaspoon of sugar contains only 16 calories. If you have specific questions about diet, nutrition and cancer, call the Nutrition Hotline at1-800-843-8114.

American Cancer Society is looking for breast cancer survivors who are at least one-year post treatment to share their experiences with newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients. Call 301-933-9350.

Beta Sigma Phi is seeking crafters for the event coming up on October 19 at St. James Episcopal Church in Lothian. Call 410-798-6452.

Crafters are also wanted for a craft fair be held on November 2 from 9 am to 2 pm at Christ Church on Old Branch Avenue, in Clinon. Call 301-423-2504.

Southern Maryland Hospital Center offers basic cardiac risk screenings, including cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose for a fee and free blood pressure checks. Call 301-877-5700 for more information.

Southern Maryland Hospital also offers a smoking cessation workshop bi-monthly at Colony South Hotel and Conference Center. Call 301-877-7370 for information.

AARP 55-Alive Driver Safety Course for age 50 and older is being offered at Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Call 301-292-3274 for dates and times

Prenatal massage therapy is offered at Southern Maryland Hospital Center following the first trimester of pregnancy. Physician clearance is required and there is a fee. For appointments call 301-877-4806.

Habitat for Humanity has a thrift shop that is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, offering doors, cabinets, windows, appliances, carpet and household items. Call 301-779-1912.

Habitat for Humanity is looking for skilled and unskilled carpenters, plumbers, drywall installers, painters, roofers, brick masons and electricians for a house construction project in Camp Springs. Call 301-779-1912.

Let's Play Chess Club for age 8 and older is meeting on Tuesdays at 7 pm through December 10 at the Surrattsville-Clinton Library on Piscataway Road in Clinton. This is a free program. Call 301-868-9200 for more information.

The longer you are on the Highway of Life, the faster the speed limit seems to be -from Frank and Ernest, by Bob Thaves.

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.

2002 Archives: May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, Aug. 28, Sept. 5

This web page is sponsored by Dowling Web Consulting & Training.

Back to the Brandywine, Maryland web site

Back to the Accokeek, Maryland web site