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Thursday, December 9, 2010
The County Times
Community
Local Chaplain Opens Congress Wednesday Adopt A Pet! By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Lt. Christilene Whalen, a Chaplain at Naval Air Station Patuxent River and acing command chaplain, was asked to deliver the opening prayer for Congress on Wednesday. “It’s a really nice honor and I’m feeling really privileged to do it. I just thank God,” Whalen said. According to a press release form the office of Congressman Steny Hoyer, Whalen is originally from Lexington Park, and was ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church as a Deacon in 1994, and an Elder in 1995. Whalen holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, and graduated from Great Mills High School in Lexington Park. She worked for 10 years as a Civil Servant for the Department of Defense and 20 years in the Ministry prior to joining the Navy in 2008. She said Hoyer, who recommended Whalen deliver the open prayer, contacted her last week. Guidelines for the prayer include it not exceeding 150 words, be given entirely in English and it must not have any references to the national day observances of any other nation. The prayer had to be submitted a week ahead of time for review and incorporation into the Congressional Record. The event was televised live on C-SPAN on Wednesday morning. sarahmiller@countytimes.net Photo courtesy of Christilene Whalen
Bear Hugs for Healing Over the last few years, American Electronics, Inc. (Amelex), a small business headquartered in California, MD has been one of the largest supporters of the “Bear Hugs for Healing” program and donated to this worthy cause again this year, a press release states. Bear Hugs for Healing is a program that collects stuffed teddy bears (as well as other stuffed animals) and delivers them to hospitalized children in the local area. This year, the Leonardtown High School Best Buddies Organization was a large contributor of stuffed bears, which will certainly help Amelex put smiles on many ailing children’s faces during the holiday season. Additionally during this holiday season, Amelex is holding a food drive. All donations will go directly to the Southern Maryland Food Bank, which distributes the food to nearly 40 food pantries, group homes, and shelters across southern Maryland. The employees of Amelex believe no one should have to go hungry in our community.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School Chris Marchand
Miss D.C.
301-475-5665
chris.marchand@inscenters.com
presents the
1st Annual
Candy Canes & Cocktails Silent Auction and Fundraiser to benefit the
Support Our Future Together Campaign December 11, 2010
6:00 pm
$50 per person ($25 tax-deductible) Cocktail attire Hors D’oeuvres Cash bar Silent Auction, raffles & door prizes
A local woman won the Miss District of Columbia pageant and is currently a competitor for the title of Miss United States of America. Heather Swann, the new Miss District of Columbia is pictured with her mom, Cheryl Swann and her friend, Cyrus Carter. Heather’s parents are Joseph and Cheryl Swann of California. She attended Great Mills High School and is currently going to school at Howard University in Washington, DC.
Hi, my name is Daisy and I am an adorable 4 month old terrier mix. I am a very sweet, playful and petite girl, about 20 lbs., so I probably won’t get very big. My foster mom and I are working on crate training and house training. I have not had any accidents in my crate, get along great with kids of all ages and am fine with other dogs as well. I do still have alot of puppy energy so I will need patience and exercise. I am up to date on vaccinations, spayed and identification micro chipped. For more information please call 240925-0628 or email lora@secondhoperescue. org. Please Adopt, Don’t Shop !”
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