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Kiwanis Club of La Plata shares the joy of art with community
All about Charles
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007
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At top, Donna Avery, left, Judi Gorney and Linda Parong work on a wall mural at Health Partners in Waldorf.
At right, Betty Lindsay, left, Curtis Taylor, Donna Avery and Michelle Taylor complete a wall mural at Angel’s Watch Shelter in Hughesville.
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The Kiwanis ‘‘Under the Sea” mural is in the new section at Health Partners, which will be for its dental clinic, set to open soon.
According to a press release, the murals were designed to help distract children with their fish and treasure chests, so they won’t be stressed out being with the dentist.
The project’s designers and painters were Betty Lindsay, Judi Gorney, Jim Gorney, Donna Avery, Linda Parong, Barbara Sellner and prospective members Michelle and Curtis Taylor.
The committee also created a second mural in the reception area of Angel’s Watch Shelter in Hughesville.
Angel’s Watch is a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The mural was painted bright and colorful in hopes that it will help to ease frightened children and mothers in search of the help they need, according to the release.
The designers and painters were Betty Lindsay, Donna Avery and Michelle and Curtis Taylor.
Lions Camp Merrickelects new officers
Lions Camp Merrick, the overnight camp for kids near Nanjemoy, recently installed new officers and board members.
The election and installation of officers took place at the Center for the Deaf in Landover Hills, during a regularly scheduled board meeting.
Leading the organization during the 2007-09 term is Sandi Halterman of Upper Marlboro, president; Mark Leroux of Clinton, first vice president; James Dodson of Lusby, second vice president; Richard Tameris of Fort Washington, secretary; and Jim Glynn of Ellicott City, treasurer. Immediate past president Claude ‘‘Bub” Humbert II of Charlotte Hall and legal counsel Joseph Gaffigan of Silver Spring round out the board officers.
‘‘I am excited to have this opportunity to continue to serve Lions Camp Merrick,” said Halterman in a press release. ‘‘And I look forward to working with many dedicated people who give their time, talents and resources to help the kids who are deaf, blind and⁄or have diabetes.”
Halterman has been on the board for several years and recently served as the first vice president. She is active in the Gateway Lions Club in Upper Marlboro, as well as at the Lions Multiple District 22-C where she serves as membership chairwoman in the Membership, Extension, Retention and Leadership Development Committee.
According to the press release, Lions Camp Merrick is a popular venue for a very diverse group that includes youth with special needs as well as others, such as, Boy Scout and Girl Scouts, business retreats, family reunions and scrapbookers. Each year, over, 3,500 youth and adults stay at LCM and enjoy activities such as, canoeing, swimming, archery, wall climbing, challenge ropes course, hiking, bird watching, fishing and more.
For information about LCM programs for deaf, blind or diabetic youth, call 301-645-5616, e-mail campmerrick@aol.com or go to the web site at www.lionscampmerrick.org. To book a retreat for your group in the spring or fall, call camp administrator Heather Magoon at 301-870-5858.
The Guide goes online
The winter version of the Guide is now available at www.charlescounty.org⁄cs. Readers are invited you to explore the many programs and events offered.
Copies are also available for pickup at all Charles County Community Centers and Senior Centers, libraries and the Department of Community Services in Port Tobacco.
Call the Department of Community Services at 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388.
AAHS honors seniors
The African-American Heritage Society of Charles County Inc. held its seventh annual Special Senior Day honoring seniors ninety years old and older on Oct. 21st.
The event was held at the Izaak Walton League of America in Waldorf. Certificates of appreciation signed by the Charles County Commissioners were presented to the following 90-year-old honorees: Olive C. Barnes, Elsie Chapman, Claude Holt, Nannie Rainey, Mary L. Smith, William Smith, Mary B. Tolson, Leo Walker, Mary L. Walker and Clara Washington. According to a press release, past honorees were William ‘‘Dump” Butler, 103, and Harold Redmond, 97, who entertained the crowd. Butler rendered the song ‘‘Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone” and Redmond explained his longevity and shared words of wisdom. Future honorees Thelma Bond, 89 and Charles Briscoe, 88, were also recognized.
AAHS members Charles Briscoe and George Smith modeled their collection of hats, which delighted everyone, said the press release.
The originator of the event, Louise Webb along with Mary Boyd, Dorothea Smith, and Elnora Milstead provided commentary and brief biographies of each 2007 honoree. Ida St. Hill presented ‘‘love gifts” to all the honored guests and Roslyn Clifford gave each of them a copy of ‘‘The Older the Fiddle the Better the Tune: The Joy of Reaching a Certain Age,” by Willard Scott and friends. Joe Webb serenaded the honorees with musical selections.
Light fare was provided by the society and sincere appreciation was extended to the Izaak Walton League for helping sponsor the event.
