Aquasco-Brandywine
By Ruth Turner
SUNDAY CASINO
It is 2010 and time again for some Sunday Casino Fun along with a Sunday Buffet Meal to Harrington Raceway and Casino in Harrington Delaware on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The bus leaves St. Philip’s Church at 11:30 AM and returns at approximately 8:00 PM. The Church is located at 13801 Baden Westwood Road in Brandywine, MD.
Fun Package includes a $15.00 rebate plus a full buffet meal. Benefit for St. Philip’s
Church, Baden Parish. Donation is $40.00. Points of contact for more information are Doretha Savoy (301) 372-6173, Ernest Douglas (301) 888-1937, Alexander Douglas (301) 579-6635 and Shirley Cleaves (302) 690-4260.
SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK
Crossland High School Senior Grace Bolomope Grade Point Average is current 4.5, Cumulative 4.25. Her academics are AP Government, AP Language and Composition, AP Biology, AP W History, AP Calculus, AP Literature, AP Statistics, AP Human
Geography, US History Honors, Biology Honors and English Honors.
Grace extra curricular activities include National Honor Society, Student Government Association, Assistant Volunteer at Martha’s Table, International Club, Principals Leadership Team, Hope Voice’s Choir, and Spanish I Society.
Future Goals: Immediate goal is to attend a four-year university: Long range goal is to attend Medical School. Grace enjoys creative writing and has great interpersonal skills.
AFRICAN MASK MAKING
Decorate and paint a mask with a variety of materials and color. This Mask Making Event will be on February 10, 3:30 -5 PM for ages 6-12. The fee for residents is $5.00 and $6.00 for non-residents.
The event will be at Baden Community Center 13601 Baden-Westwood Road Brandywine 20613. If additional information is needed please call 301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030.
ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH
(Reminder)
Annual Pancake Supper will be held at St. Philip’s Church on Tuesday, February 16 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Adults - $7.00, Children 12 years and under $5.00, and free for 5 years and under. The church is located at 13801 Baden Westwood Road in Brandywine, MD.
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Outreach Ministry of Christ United Methodist Church located in Aquasco, MD is sponsoring a Two Day, One Night Theater (“Joseph” at the Millennium Theater ) and Shopping trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania on June 25 – 26, 2010. The cost is $220 per person (double occupancy), monthly payment plan until payment due May 16, 2010. Please contact Phyllis Slater (301) 653-7345); Deborah Proctor (301) 275-2544); or
Grace Bryant (301) 449-3424.
SENIOR INFORMATION
Prince George’s County Department of Aging Senior Information numbers are Administration on Aging 301-265-8450, County Information and Assistance 301-265-8450, Cab Vouchers, Nutrition Program 301-265-8475 and Call-a-Bus 301-499-86.
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Clinton Conversations
By Norma Fazenbaker
Technology is what we live with these days and sometimes it is very aggravating.
Last week, my computer got a virus and I had to take it to the repair shop. This week, my TV decided to stop working correctly after an electricity blink so I had the repair man for that. So far everything else is working, but I am always waiting for something else to happen.
Exercise is the most important thing for us to do, but sometimes it is hard to find the time, so Health magazine has some suggestions. Hold two 15-ounce cans in your hands and put your arms out in front of you. Raise your arms in front of you until they are parallel to the floor, then slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat this 10 or 15 minutes to help with your shoulder muscles. Also, while holding the cans, for your biceps, you can slowly bring the cans toward your shoulders, bending your arms at the elbows. Hold for a few seconds and return to the starting position. Stand in front of a sturdy chair and raise your arms. Bend your knees and slowly lower yourself on to the chair. Lightly touch down and then stand up. Repeat 10 to 15 times and this will help strengthen your thighs and glutes.
While waiting for your oven to heat, stand facing a counter and shift your weight to one leg. Bring your heel up towards your buttocks and hold, squeezing for a few seconds. Return leg to starting position, then lift it straight out to the side and down. Repeat 10 to 15 times with each leg and you will find this helps with your thigh muscles.
While you are waiting in line at the mall, rise up on your toes and hold for three seconds. Lower and repeat 15 times to tone and strengthen calf muscles.
While standing at the buffet table, you can tighten your abdominal muscles as if preparing to take a punch. Hold and squeeze for 5 to 10 seconds. Release and repeat 15 times and this will strengthen your abdominal muscles.
These are exercises you can do any time. Another item I found in Health magazine was about giving a "green" gift. How about a massage? It produces no excess packaging or shipment of merchandise coming from overseas.
It helps the local economy and there is no need to make room for it in the house. The benefits of it extend beyond the hour, clearing the mind and easing aches and pains. A gift of massage sends a message to the recipient that their health and well being is valued.
At the Historical Society of Washington, DC, on Saturday, January 30, there will be an Introduction for Playback Theatre Workshop at 1 P.M.and at P.M. they will have an Acting Workshop.
This will be a day for fun and to get inspired. You will learn basic playback techniques, receive training material, learn to trust your instincts and creative impulses, enhance your empathy, watch your story enacted, and serve others by reenacting their stories.
Also, that same day, there will be a Hip Hop: Beyond Beat & Rhymes Celebration from 2 to 5 P.M.with Dr. Bryan Hunt.
On Sunday, January 31 an Author and Lecture Series will feature Memoirs of David Palmer.
All events are held at the Historical Society located at 801 K Street. NW, between 7th and 9th Streets, unless otherwise indicated.
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In and Around Morningside-Skyline
By Mary McHale
Library sits on land that once belonged to the Piscataways
On Saturday I dropped by the Surratts-Clinton Library for the celebration of their 30th anniversary. The program included remarks by Library Director Kathleen Teaze and County Councilwoman Marilynn Bland, musical selections by Derek Gorham, and closing remarks by Surratts-Clinton Manager Cherie Barnett.
There was also story time, face painting, refreshments, prizes, giveaways, and bookstore specials. On the back of my program is a history of the library:
The site of the library dates back to the Piscataway Indians in 1622. In the early 1800s the Bryan family owned the property. Ownership passed to the Mudd family, and in 1914 to the Berger family. In 1969 the county acquired 21 acres of the tract to build an emergency medical building and a library.
Groundbreaking was Dec. 12, 1977 and construction took more than two years. On Jan. 21, 1980, the doors opened to an attractive, modern building with capacity for more than 100,000 books, a reading room that can seat 150, a meeting room with a stage and projection room, and a small conference room. Outside, there are 150 parking spaces.
The first manager was Nancy Johanson, followed by Harriet Ying, and since July 2004, Cherie Barnett. The Friends of the Library organized in June 1995 with Kevin Rattliff as the first president. Lonnie Rabjohns is the current president and the group meets monthly. The library now has a bookstore—open Saturdays noon to 4 p.m.—where you can buy or donate used books.
I’m a regular, and one of my Skyline Drive neighbors, Audrey Pridgen, is a children’s librarian there. I love Surratts-Clinton Library.
Engagement announced
Tina Marie Nichols, daughter of former Morningsiders Jimmy and Jean Nichols, and Chasen Robert Harrison are engaged to be married March 20 in Waldorf. A wedding shower is planned for Feb. 6 at the Morningside Fire House.
Neighbors
Luke Fulton, who still has his Swann Road house, is in town from Biloxi, Miss., where he now lives. He dropped by and relayed the sad news that his wife of 63 years, Bella, died March 21, 2008. She is at rest in the Biloxi National Cemetery. Luke, by the way, is 91, but he drove here all the way from Biloxi.
Dwight Holloway, of Skyline, turned 90 on Jan. 13 and was surprised and delighted by the arrival of his son Dwight who flew in from London, England. He also celebrated by attending the 22nd Annual Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Kennedy Center.
Among the performers at the Dr. King Tribute was the outstanding Suitland High School Chamber Choir, with Kenneth Boucher as music director. The Visual and Performing Arts program at Suitland continues to get recognition. Last January the students sang back-up for Pete Seager, Beyoncé Knowles and Garth Brooks at the inauguration of President Obama on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Current students have been accepted to the Tanglewood Summer Institute, the Washington Opera Young Artist Summer Program, and the Berkeley Summer Jazz Program.
The Town of Morningside is seeking a part-time Code Enforcement Officer. For information, call the office, 301-736-2300.
Coming up
Tuesday, Feb. 16, is Shrove Tuesday, the eve of Ash Wednesday. St. Philip’s Church is hosting a traditional Pancake Supper Nite from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission: adults, $6; children 5-12, $3; family, $15; children four & under, free. Carryout available. For reservations, call Theresa Roberson, 301-868-2652, or Karin Yeatman, 301-899-7784.
Friday, Feb. 19: Family Bingo will be held at the Morningside Town Hall.
Free flu shots
H1N1 flu shots will be given Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 to 9 p.m., at Northwestern Evening High School. The shots are free.
May they rest in peace
Elizabeth Louise Haymans, 69, of Mechanicsville and formerly of Offut Drive in Skyline, died Dec. 30. She worked for the District Heights Police Department for 18 years. She was the daughter of the late James W. and Ruth H. Phillipps Beardmore; widow of the late John S. Haymans; mother of Douglas (Alexandra) and DeAnna Haymans: sister of Janet Bragunier; and grandmother of five.
Dorothy Mae “Dot” Bayne, 77, wife of Morningside Sportsmen’s Club member Ernest Bayne, died Jan. 16 in Waldorf. Formerly of Clinton, in recent years she and Ernie lived in Mt. Gilead, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Dan E. and Essie Mae Weldon Vance. She is survived by her husband Ernie; sons Dan and Steve; daughters Terri Richardson, Tracy Bayne and Linda Gale; sister Shirley Pyles; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is buried at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
Jacqualyn Dowty Wright, 81, former member of Corcoran UM Church in Temple Hills, died Jan 18 in Ridgeland, Miss. Her husband Russell Raymond Wright died in 2006. Survivors include her children, Debra, Patricia and Richard, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
William Alton Gallahan III, owner of Cherry Hill Farm in Clinton, died Jan. 17. He was the husband of Patricia D. Gallahan; father of William “Mike,” Daniel “Sam,” and Sharon Gallahan, E. Colleen Bird, Kelley A. Corbin and the late Patricia “Kathy” Baden; grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of eight. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Mary’s in Piscataway with burial in the church cemetery.
Milestones
Happy birthday to Sister Zion and Lisa Call, Jan. 29; David Call and Martha Kline, Jan. 30; Donna Young and Robin Sawyer, Feb. 1; Stanley Holmes and Wilma Martin, Feb. 2; Ashley Lee, Feb. 3; and Mary Graham, Feb. 4.
Happy 45th anniversary to Milton and Josephine Smith on Jan. 23, and happy 60th anniversary (!) to William and Betty Fitzpatrick, on Feb. 4.
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Suitland Beat
By Janice A. Euell
**Meetings of the Suitland Civic Association will resume on the third Monday of each month, starting on March 15th. these meetings are the place where citizens can go to get answers to those questions that address community issues or it’s the place where you go to get new programs and services started. Since this is an election year, this is a perfect time for all of us to unite to get much needed services for our children and those in need of certain services, new businesses and changes in our infrastructure. This is very critical, please don't wait for a catastrophe before you are moved to action.
**The Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the National Alliance on Mental Illness are sponsoring a discussion entitled, Understanding Depression and Other Mental Health Issues on February 23, 2010, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This is a free event, open to the public and a much needed one considering the effect that the economy is having on our lives.
It will be held at the New Carrollton Municipal Center, Multipurpose Room at 6016 Princess Garden Parkway in New Carrollton.
Additional Information: Call 901-218-0011 or Email HSW@pgcacdst.org
**The update on the truancy experiment that was held in our community on which we previously reported, was even more successful than was anticipated. Truancy is not just high school or middle school problems, there are even elementary school students that should be in school, but are not.
A movement toward providiing incentives and motivation to succeed has to take place for our children to get back to basics. ROJA and other commuity groups, parents, youth, businesses, churches and schools along with politicians have to join together to get this movement started. If you, your child, your community, your chuch or yuoth groups are interested in being a part of this effort, please contact Janice Euell at the number above.
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