Pet-Palooza and Parade This Saturday

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: September 25, 2008

Come to Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church next to River Hill shopping center this Saturday. Sept. 27  for Pet-Palooza and a Pet Parade from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be contests, a photo booth, face painting, popcorn, moon bounce, a bake sale, exhibits and games. All are welcome to bring a pet or just come enjoy the pets of others. There will be a blessing of the animals before the parade. Funds collected will go to 2009 youth mission trips.

Now is a good time to mark your calendar for the annual oyster and ham supper at Linden-Linthicum, It’s scheduled for Nov. 1 from 3-7 p.m. More details will be coming soon.

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Inmates or Intimates?

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: September 22, 2008

Inmates or Intimates? As marriage partners which are you?

A marriage Enrichment Weekend will be presented by Mike and Brenda Aufderhar on Valentine’s weekend, the best and most appropriate weekend of the year for a couples’ retreat and will help identify the differences between being inmates or intimates.

The program, jointly sponsored by Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church and Triadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church, is designed for those who feel trapped in marriage as well as those who are just stuck in small areas. Marriage should be an experience where husband and wife find acceptance, love, fulfillment, romance and excitement.

It should be the most intimate relationship we have. Whether you are in a first marriage, remarriage or blended family, you will find the time well-spent.

The Aufderhars have worked as a team for more than 23 years teaching marriage, parenting and relational issues for international conferences and have hosted weekly radio programs.

Most couples who attend a Marriage Enrichment Weekend believe their marriage isn’t bad, but it could be better. The goal of the weekend is to help you reach your full potential as a married couple

The retreat will be held at the BWI Comfort Inn Conference Center. Check in is Feb. 13, 209, and check-out is Feb. 14. Participants can reserve a room for Saturday night at the group rate.

This weekend is for adults only. It’s a special time exclusively for you and your spouse without any children. The early registration fee is $295. It will be $330 after Dec. 12. Don’t delay. Space is limited. Call Peggy Lee for questions and registration information at 301-317-5428 or 301-801-2344.

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Mighty Marching Hawks

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: September 17, 2008

River Hill High’s Mighty Marching Hawks debuted new marching band uniforms at the first home football game Sept. 12. The custom-designed “Electric Carolina Blue and Black” uniforms with the gold accents are sure to highlight the precision moves of each performance.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated by all those closely associated with the music program. You can see the marching band in action at the Marine Corps Invitational at the Naval Academy Oct. 4.

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Be a Buddy

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: September 17, 2008

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Bill (a.k.a. Randy) and Margaret Walton will be walking in the DSAJ 6th Annual Buddy Walk in support of the more than 350,000 individuals with Down syndrome in the USA.

Their grandson, Randy, is now 2 and doing great. He and twin brother Jack go to Lighthouse Learning Center three mornings a week. Margaret and her daughter, Julie Williams will be heading up Team Randy for the Buddy Walk.

Nationwide, more than $9.5 million was raised last year for research, advocacy and to make sure each individual is given the opportunity to reach full potential.

You can help by joining Team Randy for the Buddy Walk. Margaret will be collecting used cell phones and cash donations. Why not see what you can do to help? Go to the Web site.

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Atholton High Class Of ‘78 All-Points Alert

By Darleen Sanford
Posted: September 17, 2008

How do you gather 250 classmates after 30 years including silence for the last 20 years? Atholton High School Class of ’78 is working on the answer to that question. Laura Bassler Kimmel recently contacted me for information about Terry Williams, one of the missing classmates.

Do you know where and how to contact Terry Williams? Do you know the whereabouts of others from AHS Class of ‘78? Please share your knowledge. Laura deserves a tremendous amount of credit for tracking down half the class, but she needs your help to locate those still missing.

Atholton High School Class of ’78 is having a 30-year reunion on Oct. 11. The timing is perfect as Oct. 11 is the date for homecoming this year. It will be the first gathering of classmates in 20 years. Imagine all the catching up they will be doing. They’ve been invited to participate in the Homecoming Parade and be special guests at the game. Laura’s advice on how to find them is just look for the “old geezers” at Homecoming. That’s probably what current students will call them. It’s all a matter of perspective.

AHS Homecoming is at 2 p.m. Some of the classmates will be getting together at Ruby Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. The actual official Reunion is from 7-11 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Classmate Bobby Mitchell’s Putting on the Ritz will be catering the affair. It’s sure to be memorable and a day all members of the Class of ’78 would want to attend if they knew. Please contact Laura at lvkimmel@aol.com or 410-531-7004.

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