Congratulations to Michael Ratcliffe. Michael has been writing poetry for years and is quite good at it. He has been published many times but this time he has a book of poems coming out called "Shards of Blue." Finishing Line Press will be selling his collection online for anyone interested in ordering a copy.
Friday, June 19 is the last day of school and I want to wish all the students a happy and healthy summer. Please remember that kids are out of school and watch for children playing in the community. Also, if you plan to move this summer, please let the schools know now. Planning is underway for next year and they need to know how many students will be in the schools. Aug. 24 is the first day of school for the 2015-16 school year.
Murray Hill Middle School's Orchestra held a benefit concert for Grassroots. Great job by their instructor, Jay Kim, for encouraging his students to use their musical talent to better our community.
The MultiService Center has added to all it has to offer. It is working with Accessible Resources for Independence (ARI). ARI supports people with disabilities in Howard and Anne Arundel Counties. They will be at the center every second and fourth Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. To make an appointment with ARI or any other agency at the center, call 410-880-5917. The center is there to help those in our community with needs.
We Walk for Wellness has a walking group that is free and open to the public every Saturday morning starting at 8:45 a.m. at the North Laurel Community Center. Come out for an hour and join in the fun. They will also provide some nutritional tips. This program runs every Saturday from now till October.
Cameron Hyder loves to play baseball. That is his passion. When he will younger, his dad made him a baseball field in the backyard. That was until he started hitting the ball out of that park. He plays on travel teams and as a freshman made the varsity team at Reservoir High, even with 13 returning seniors. Not only did he make the team but he played in every game. Although he did not pitch this year, his favorite position, he played in left field. As a team player, he is willing to play any position the team needs him to play. Since it's summertime, he has finished baseball at Reservoir and is now playing travel. Cameron also plays on the hockey team at school and made the All-County Hockey Team his first year. What an excellent first year. Makes you wonder how well he will do when he is in his senior year. The O's could use his help.
Happy Father's Day to all the hardworking Dads out there. Many times we take our Dads for granted so take some time and thank him for everything he does for you and your family. Happy birthday to Melissa McCullough, who turned 3.