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Joe “Tony” St. Clair, in the middle holding a child, will run for Third District County Commissioner.

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Search Suspended for Man Who Jumped Off Bridge By Sarah Miller Staff Writer All traffic was stopped on April 9 at the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge at approximately 6:30 p.m. after an unidentified male parked his gold Toyota Camry, exited the drivers side door and walked around the front of the car, and jumped over the north jersey wall barrier, according Danielle Dillon, public information officer for the Solomon VRS/FD. The man was in his 40s or 50s and wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants. At least four eyewitnesses were present, according to a Calvert County Sheriff’s office press release. Witnesses reported seeing the man surface after jumping and attempt to swim before going under again, Dillon said. He did not resurface. Dillon could not confirm whether the man’s actions were suicidal. “I can’t say what was or not, it’s just our job to try and find him,” she said. At 10 p.m. that evening no remains had been recovered, according to U.S. Coast Guard St. Inigoes Station spokesperson Jonathan Lindberg. Calvert County Fire and Rescue, the Coast Guard and Maryland State Police were still on site at the time. The Coast Guard search efforts continued through 11:30 p.m. and covered nine square miles, Lindberg said. A “first light” search was unsuccessfully conducted by the USCG Station Baltimore. All search activities have been suspended until cause is found to resume the search, Lindberg said. The search included seven boats and two helicopters. Search crews went from the bridge to Sandy Point, Dillon said. A body would have drifted south from the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge with the current at the time of the incident. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office ran point on the investigation into the identification of the jumper and finding next of kin while the U.S. Coast oversaw op-

erations to locate remains, said Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans. The sheriff’s office is treating the incident as an “apparent suicide/missing person” until further notice, Evans said. A possible victim identity was determined by investigators, but will not be released until positive identification can be made, according to the sheriff’s office press release. A corrections officer from St. Mary’s County witnessed the jump. Officers helped with traffic control, according to St. Mary’s Sheriff Tim Cameron. The last time an individual jumped from the Thom-

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as Johnson Bridge was in 2007, as far as Cameron remembers. There have been several attempts in the past couple years, including an incident where a St. Mary’s officer pulled an individual back from the edge of the bridge, but he remembers no fatalities since 2007. Delegate Tony O’Donnell (R-29C) was an advocate for prevention measures on the Thomas Johnson Bridge in 2007, in conjunction with SPEAK. He said he discussed a call line for persons in crisis, similar to ones on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, and the crisis hotline signs currently installed on the side of the bridge. There is little that can stop an individual who is determined to jump, he said. “It’s a terrible tragedy for anyone in crisis,” O’Donnell said, adding he hopes to see designers of a future Thomas Johnson Bridge replacement “give consideration to minimizing easy access” to the edge of the bridge and potential jumping points. The Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department, the Calvert County Dive Team, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, the United States Coast Guard, the Calvert and St. Mary’s sheriffs offices and the Maryland State Police worked in tandem on efforts to recover the body. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Redistricting Board to Hold Initial Meeting The 2013 St. Mary’s County Redistricting Board will hold its first meeting on April 11, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., in the Commissioners meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. As required by the St. Mary’s County Code, Section 26-2, following each decennial U.S. Census, a Redistricting Board shall be appointed. The following members were appointed to the Redistricting Board on February 26: Calvin Brien, Jacqueline Miller, Patrick Dolan, David L. Willenborg, Barbara Thompson The role of the Board is to propose a Redistricting Plan drawing and define reasonable and lawful boundaries of the four districts for subsequent elections of Commissioners. After preliminary boundaries have been established, the Redistricting Board will conduct at least one public hearing in each of the four proposed Commissioner Districts. After public hearings have been held, the Redistricting Board will prepare and submit a Redistricting Plan to the Board of County Commissioners by December 31, 2013. Sixty days after submission, the Plan will become the districts for the subsequent election of County Commissioners is accordance with law. All proceedings and records of the Redistricting Board shall comply with the Maryland Public Information Act and St. Mary’s County Open Meetings Act.

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Hospice Run to Take Place Saturday Hospice Run, Walk Road Closures

Competitors in last year’s run for Hospice.

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The biggest running event in St. Mary’s County returns on Saturday, April 13, and all net proceeds from the event will go to St. Mary’s County Hospice. The annual run for hospice takes runners through the streets of Leonardtown, and over 1,000 people are expected to take part in the 5K race, and around 250 in the 10K – an aerial shot of the participation would be impressive. “It’s like a three-mile-long line of people,” James Dicus, event coordinator, said. The 5K race begins at Leonardtown’s governmental center, down to town hall and back. The 10K path begins at the governmental center as well, and makes a giant loop around Leonardtown. Participants can run, walk, push baby strollers and bring their dogs. “We try to accommodate every fitness level,” Dicus said. “It’s a great first-timers’ event.” The race is timed by a professional company, Dicus explained, and participants’ time does not start until they cross the starting line, regardless of how long that is after the race actually begins. After the race a brunch is held, featuring items such as barbeque, gourmet hotdogs and stuffed ham. Local musician David Norris will play folk tunes and two disk jockeys will be on hand playing music during the post-race festivities. Each year, an award is administered to acknowledge a member of the community that made the “ultimate sacrifice” for the country.

This year it will be presented in honor of Captain Walter Francis Duke, a St. Mary’s County native World War II hero, who recently had the new elementary school in Leonardtown named after him. Dicus has been a volunteer at hospice for 20 years, and says he created the event 18-years ago to make a lifechanging impact. Hospice provides care for the terminally ill as well as counseling programs for family members. Many times, terminal illness catches people by surprise. “When facing terminal illness, hospice is somewhere for people to turn… One day you’re thinking about your car, your job, your house,” Dicus said. “Suddenly all the other stuff seems insignificant and people don’t know where to turn. Hospice provides that.” People enjoy pinning the names of their loved ones, who were in hospice, to their shirts as a healthy way of grieving, Dicus said “The most important thing in life, are people,” Dicus concluded. The main point of the day is to raise money for hospice, and help people understand the different resources hospice provides, while of course enjoying a scenic run. “It’s a lot of fun,” Dicus said. Same day registration takes place at the Leonardtown drill hall at 7 a.m. Registration costs $35, and includes a t-shirt and post-race brunch. The walk and race begin at 8:30 a.m. alexpanos@countytimes.net

School Bus Cameras Approved By Alex Panos Staff Writer The County Commissioners have approved the use of cameras on school buses to identify cars driving past flashing school bus stop signs. Commissioner Cynthia Jones was the only member of the board who did not vote to approve the use of cameras, because of the uncertainty surrounding vendor requirements. It is not stated anywhere how long the video will be kept archived by the vendor supplying the cameras, and she believes the system does not have the proper privacy laws in place to protect the general public. Commissioner Larry Jarboe said the cameras will “dually document” all incidents involving school bus violations. The cameras will protect the students from cars violating the stop signs and protect

On Saturday, April 13 the Hospice of St. Mary’s will host its 18th Annual Run and Fun Walk in Leonardtown. This annual event attracts huge supporters. Portions of Route 5 and Route 245 in Leonardtown will be closed from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. during the event. Please expect traffic delays and plan accordingly. For more information regarding the Hospice of St. Mary’s and the Run and Fun Walk visit their website at www. runforhospice.org

citizens who feel they were wrongfully accused of passing the buses. The evidence will be on the camera, Jarboe said. Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) will run power an additional 800 feet from a transfer station to a tower used for emergency response communication – the transfer tower is going up in the Valley Lee area. Improving the tower provides better communication over the radio for law enforcement and volunteer emergency rescue squads. Bob Kelly, director of emergency services, said running power from the transformer removes a major obstacle to providing better communication. “It’s great to see the quick progress down there,” Jones said. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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Photo by Alex Panos The Commissioners recognized April as Motorcycle Safety Month during the last commissioners meeting.

COUNTY NEWS Health Department Recognizes Food Safety Thursday, April 11, 2013

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“[The number of winners] should be a lot higher,” Shick said. “We’re working on it.” According to Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s health officer, millions of people are affected each year by food related illnesses. Millions of dollars are spent each year on treatment costs, and production in the workplace is compromised. This year’s gold star recipients include Banneker, Dynard, Evergreen, Green Holly, Greenview Knolls, Lettie Dent, Lexington Park, Oakville, Ridge and White Marsh elementary schools, Chesapeake Charter School, Great Mills High School, Anchor of Walden Sierra, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Mechanicsville Wawa, Charlotte Hall and California Dunkin Donuts, Garvey, Loffler and Northern senior centers, Mike’s Barbeque, Personalized Touch Catering, Quality Street Kitchen and Catering, Charlotte Hall Popeye’s, Rita’s, St. Mary’s Nursing Center and Wildewood Pastry Shoppe.

St. Mary’s County Health Department announced the 2012 gold star award winners last week – an award is given annually to recognize the food service establishments that go above and beyond when it comes to food preparation, sanitation and safety. Each winner had no critical or food temperature violations, no confirmed food service complaints, a food service worker with approved food service classes within the last two years and any sanitation violations corrected within 30 days. Alan Shick, health program supervisor, said establishPhotos by Alex Panos ments with critical violations had to fix them immediately, and sanitation violations are dealt with on a follow-up in- Lisa Hackney accepts a food safety award for White Marsh Elementary. spection basis. “You’re making a difference,” he told the representaShick said it is important for the 27 gold-star recipients tives from each gold-star establishment sitting in the audito set a positive example for the other 467 food service per- ence. “You’re a shining light for the folks out there.” mit holders – there are 494 in St. Mary’s. St. Mary’s Public Schools had 12 schools throughout alexpanos@countytimes.net “You guys are the elite,” Shick said. “That’s why you’re the county recognized, much to the delight of Mike Jones, here.” food supervisor of schools. Victor Krasnokutsky, health department assistant diWith everything going on in school cafeterias, from rector, became a health inspector in 1982, and has noticed ordering to preparing food and handling transactions with a significant decrease in food borne illness breakouts in St. each kid, for so many schools to be recognized for outMary’s over his tenure. standing food service and safety gave Jones a great deal of satisfaction. County Commissioner Dan Morris said he and good friend Board of Education President Sal Raspa visit 400 of the 494 permit holders in the county each year. Morris laughed, “And we critique you.” Shick added, the goal of the award is to motivate the other establishments – he wants to have 50 or 60 gold-star recipients at next year’s St. Mary’s Nursing Center receives their award from Meena Brewster, award ceremony. St. Mary’s health officer.

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Joe “Tony” St. Clair, in the middle holding a child, will run for Third District County Commissioner.

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Local businessman Joe “Tony” St. Clair will run for county commissioner in the 2014 election. St. Clair, who ran for county commissioner and lost in 2006, has decided to give it another shot because he is concerned with current governmental policies and the direction the county could potentially head. “Lengthy permit processes, increased taxes, budget cuts, unfunded state mandates, costly environmental and other legislation coming out of Annapolis, gun rights issues, and lack of accountability in state and local government – these things threaten the way of life in St. Mary’s County and it’s time our residents have a commissioner who puts their concerns first when dealing with today’s challenges,” St. Clair said in a press release. “ Flush tax, septic tank rules and unfunded mandates have gotten extremely complex, St. Clair added, and he believes the complications are not necessary – many requirements to receiving permits can be simplified. “No one is standing there asking the questions why,” St. Clair said. “We are going to do this.” He wants to be the voice for people having difficulty navigating through cumbersome governmental processes, and for people feeling unheard by the government. St. Clair has been a member of the county’s Board of Economic Development, Planning Commission and Metropolitan Commission. “I know pretty much how the county government works, and how it doesn’t work,” St. Clair said, adding the permit process is something he believes doesn’t work. During his campaign, St. Clair plans

to keep a close eye on the unpredictable economy, sequestration and uncertainty surrounding St. Mary’s the next couple of years. It is important to be ready for anything in St. Mary’s County, St. Clair said, and to start diversifying the economy. St. Clair’s campaign manager, Robert Pogue, added Naval Air Station Patuxent River base has grown over the last 20 years. Now they would like to see another aspect of the local economy take off, and more small businesses are a potential answer for St. Clair. Simplifying the process to open up shop could stimulate the economy – not to mention make it easier for the average citizen to build a deck or install a pool to their home. “It covers everyone, from employers to their families,” St. Clair said. St. Clair is filing for candidacy early, in part to begin working with the school system in regards to their unfunded mandates. “For diversification to work, we have to have a top rated school system,” St. Clair said, “and we definitely support that.” St. Clair is a retired farmer, and current owner of Picker’s Paradise in Hollywood and St. Clair Enterprises, LLC. – a homegrown property management company that owns and leases warehouse space to local businesses. The encouragement of friends and family motivated St. Clair to run for the third district seat currently held by Larry Jarboe (R). He will be stepping down from his current position as Chairman of The Metropolitan Commission. St. Clair was born and raised in St. Mary’s County. alexpanos@countytimes.net

COUNTY NEWS Wind Farms Threaten County

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer An offshore wind farm expected to be set up in the Atlantic Ocean, eight nautical miles off Maryland’s eastern shoreline, has the potential to have a large negative impact on St. Mary’s County. A bill to create Maryland’s first offshore wind industry recently passed through the state’s General Assembly, and Governor Martin O’Malley expects it to create new jobs and foster economic growth – but some St. Mary’s officials are less than eager to get the program underway. The new industry could interfere with high-definition radar operations out of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, according to county commissioners Cindy Jones and Todd Morgan, Steve Anderson, St. Mary’s economic director and Doug Abbotts, public affairs officer at NAVAIR. The radar uses highly advanced, sophisticated technology, to test the “stealth” of aircrafts, Abbotts said, and wind tur-

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bine energy causes frequencies that disrupt the radar from picking up those from the aircraft. “[The radar] is extremely important,” Abbotts said. “We can not have it impeded.” If the mills are built in the area designated by the Navy as the “yellow zone” – an area where they would affect the radar’s accuracy – Morgan foresees potential problems with some operations at NAVAIR. It could cause radar and airplane testing to move elsewhere, and Anderson believes 2,000 to 3,000 people will be forced out of the county if and when the windmills impact radar operations. Morgan agreed, the Navy might be forced to move pieces of the radar missions to another part of the country. “The Governor [Martin O’Malley] is not doing us any favors with this bill,” Morgan said. The military will have an opportunity to express their concerns to the state. In addition, even if the new offshore

wind industry does take off on the eastern shore, it is not expected to make any contributions or positive impacts on St. Mary’s economy, according to Anderson, adding St. Mary’s has no plans to construct any mills. “The base is our one major horse,” Anderson said. “The reality is we have to work with them on everything they do, including windmills… We’ll probably never see another economic driver like the base.” Wind farms are not on the county’s horizon, but solar energy farms could start popping up – Anderson says solar companies have been very “active and eager” to set up low cost energy panels on unused farm area. However, in order to continue stimulating the local economy, Anderson believes there has to be multiple contributors. He expects non-base activities such as new engineering firms, production facilities and tourism to play large roles in the county’s continued growth. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Definition of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Expanded The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that, starting June 1, the definitions of hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings will be broadened. This is to allow these watches and warnings to be issued or remain in effect after a tropical cyclone becomes post-tropical, when such a storm poses a significant threat to life and property. In addition, the NWS would ensure a continuity of service by allowing the National Hurricane Center to issue advisories during the post-tropical stage. These changes were motivated by the special challenges posed by Hurricane Sandy, which was forecast to evolve from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone prior to reaching the coast. “Our forecasters now have more flexibility to effectively communicate the threat posed by transitioning tropical systems,” said Louis W. Uccellini, Ph.D., director of NOAA’s National Weather Service. “Sandy’s forecast was remarkably accurate and under a similar situation in the future, forecasters will be able to choose the best option to underscore the urgency involved”. This policy change was first proposed during the NOAA Hurricane Meeting last November is also supported by preliminary findings from NOAA’s service assessment on Sandy, which is to be released in May. The broadened watches and warnings will now be as follows: Hurricane/Typhoon Warning: An announcement that sustained winds of 64 knots (74 mph or 119 km/hr) or higher are expected somewhere within the specified area in as-

sociation with a tropical, subtropical, or posttropical cyclone. Because hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm force, the warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds (24 hours for the Western North Pacific). The warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force. Hurricane Watch: An announcement that sustained winds of 64 knots (74 mph or 119 km/hr) or higher are possible within the specified area in association with a tropical, subtropical, or post-tropical cyclone. Because hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm force, the hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm force winds. Tropical Storm Warning: An announcement that sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph or 63 to 118 km/hr) are expected somewhere within the specified area within 36 hours (24 hours for the Western North Pacific) in association with a tropical, subtropical, or post-tropical cyclone. Tropical Storm Watch: An announcement that sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 to 73 mph or 63 to 118 km/hr) are possible within the specified area within 48 hours in association with a tropical, subtropical, or post-tropical cyclone. Additional definitions and example can be found at: www.nhc.noaa.gov/ news/20130404_hsu_postTropicalChanges. php.

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Farm Bureau Survey

The St. Mary’s County Farm Bureau has a agricultural rental equipment program for any farmer located in the county. The equipment includes a 70 hp tractor, vegetable planting equipment, and some vineyard maintenance equipment. Farm Bureau is currently conducting a survey of its voting members to ascertain what other types of equipment farmers would like to have available for renting. Farm bureau voting members are asked to complete the survey upon receipt and return it in the self-addresses, stamped envelope that was included with the survey. For more information, call (301) 475-0050.

Volunteers Sought for Boards, Committees, Commissions The St. Mary’s Board of County Commissioners is calling all citizens interested in volunteering their time to the community by serving on various Boards, Committees and Commissions. Detailed descriptions of the various board openings and membership application are available on the County’s website at www.co.saintmarys.md.us/voluntr/. All applications must include a resume and be submitted no later than Friday, May 10, 2013. • Commission for Women • Commission on Aging • Ethics Commission • Historic Preservation Commission • Housing Authority Board • Human Relations Commission • Social Services Board The following boards have special membership requirements. Citizens should specify which position

they are applying for and ensure their resume reflects their qualifications for that particular position. • Commission for People with Disabilities: Representatives needed from DDA, Abilities Network, CSM and Greenwell. • Ethics Commission: Alternate Member needed. • Family Violence: Representative needed from Clergy, also person sought as an Advocate. • Metropolitan Commission: Representatives needed from Election District 1 (Dameron, Scotland, St. Inigoes, St. Mary’s City) and Election District 2 & 9 (Callaway Drayden, Great Mills, Piney Point, Tall Timbers, Valley Lee and St. George Island) Interested citizens can download an application from the county’s website or call (301) 475-4200 ext. 1700.

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Leonardtown Has Direction By Alex Panos Staff Writer Cars lined the streets last week during Leonardtown’s First Friday for the unveiling of the town’s first directory sign. The sign, located in front of Jeannie’s Flowers across from town square, gives the location of all businesses who are members of the Leonardtown Business Association and features a code on the lower right hand corner that, when scanned with an iPhone, opens up the county’s tourism website – visitstmarysmd.com. The Leonardtown Business Association decided the town “desperately” needed the directory, said Joe Orlando, the group’s vice president, because people ask for directions or what other shops Leonardtown offers. “It only helps everybody and every business,” Orlando said, noting the event brought out a large crowd. “It was the busiest First Friday we’ve ever had.” Orlando hopes within a year or so, there will be more signs unveiled in Leonardtown. April’s First Friday was the first spring event of the year, and featured St. Marie’s Musica as part of the event.

Typically, warmer weather influences people to attend First Fridays, according to Maria Fleming, Leonardtown event coordinator. The warmer months bring about a feel to Leonardtown that is absent during the cold winter months. “I think spring and summer First Fridays are popular just because people feel less encumbered in general,” Fleming said. While Orlando said business in his shop is just as bustling during First Friday in winter as in summer, he agrees the music on the square during the warmer months encourages more people to come out and relax in town square. “I definitely think when we have music on the square, there are many more people here,” Orlando said. Fleming continued, “With spring and summer First Friday, there seems to be a greater sense of freedom and openness. People want to socialize, be outside and have a place to take the kids.” The summer brings about more people, and culminates with the beach party in August – the most popular First Friday each year according to Fleming. “Spring and summer First Friday have a real block party feel to them, even if you don't live here. That, coupled

Mickie Suite points out a location on the new directory sign in Leonardtown.

with the amazing variety of specials, entertainment, and activities provided by the local business, really brings the square to life.” Leonardtown has slated numerous activities during the warmer weather this year. The town will celebrate Earth Day weekend April 19 to 21, including a recycled art show at the Leonardtown Arts Center on April 19, later this month as part of the “Steppin’ Out in Leonardtown” festivities. May 3 will be “Fiesta First Friday”, featuring the music of CSM's Latin Ensemble and a Latin poet at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music. June 7 is "Get Hooked" on First Friday because the Crab Festival at the county fairgrounds takes place the following day. Music, a crab-picking demonstration and Pinch from the Blue Crabs will be in the Square. August 2 is the ever popular First Friday Beach Party, Fleming said. Photos by Alex Panos

St. Marie’s Musica performs during First Friday.

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Rick’s Jewelry: Repairs, Custom Works for 20 Years By Alex Panos Staff Writer

Photo by Alex Panos Rick Norris explains what he is doing as he repairs an earring.

Rick Norris, owner of Rick’s Jewelers in San Souci Plaza, is celebrating the company’s 20th anniversary with a number of special deals, including a $5,000 shopping spree of in-stock merchandise. The shop, which opened in 1993 primarily as a place for Norris to perform repairs and custom work, now is equally as busy in the retail department. The shop is twice the size as it was back then, Norris says, and offers a much wider selection of the products he was already selling in addition to more lines of clocks and gift ware. He can customize wedding and engagement rings, mostly performed by hand, as well as duplicate any piece of jewelry. As a small business owner, he is able to hand-select the pieces he buys from jewelry sales companies. Larger commercial companies purchase thousands of pieces at a time, and the quality can vary greatly with such large quantities, he explained. “That’s why our stone colors and our quality are great,” Norris said. Norris began his career as an engraver with Blair’s Jewelers, and over time taught himself how to repair jewelry and customize pieces for each individual. Norris traveled to New York in the early 1980s to

“hone [his] techniques” and become an expert before opening his first shop. With his background in engraving and fixing pieces, jewelry repair was his priority – the inclusion of sales came with the territory. “A lot of customers that came to me wanted to buy jewelry,” Norris said, adding they went as far as to tell him if he sold jewelry that would come to him first. Above all else, quality, backing the products and being in the shop to answer customer’s questions – Norris is in the store six days a week – are the keys to being successful and acquiring new clientele. “The customers I’ve had for years, they’re bringing in their kids now for engagement rings,” Norris said. People can fill out raffle tickets in the shop before the raffle, which takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12. In addition to the $5,000 raffle giveaway, Rick’s will hold a series of special discounts throughout the day. The first discounts begin at 11 a.m., running every hour with different discount percentages on different selections until 6 p.m. Each special deal will last one hour, and sales are eligible for in-stock items only. Rick’s Jewelers is located in San Souci Plaza on Route 235, 22576 MacArthur Blvd in California. Call 301-7374241 for more information. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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Calvert Man Selling First iPhone Application By Guy Leonard Staff Writer T.J. Stalcup, of St. Leonard, loves to play video games to the end of the campaign but the addition in recent years of achievements in games like the Halo series, Gears of War and Call of Duty have enhanced the gamer experience. Whether its finding hidden items or racking up a certain number of kills in a first person shooter game, achievements give gamers something more to do than finish out the game. Stalcup loves to earn achievements, giving him an idea on how to turn them into a business opportunity. He created an application for the Apple iPhone for gamers to go online and track their achievements and compare how they stack up against other players on-line. “Beating the game is fine but achievements allow you to explore all the nooks and crannies of the game,” Stalcup said. The new application provides gamers tips and hints on how best to earn achievements from a whole range of games — the application allows gamers to view what achievements they can earn for games they haven’t even played yet, Stalcup said. His company, Little Appers, has just completed the application and is selling it for 99 cents.

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April 29, 2013 • 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Lexington Park Library The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership would like to invite all to attend an informational meeting to discuss the health issues in St. Mary’s County and strategies to improve the overall health and wellness of our communities. Involvement is welcomed from local public, private and non-profit stakeholders and community members committed to making a healthier St. Mary’s County. Participants can assist in community level efforts surrounding obesity, chronic disease, tobacco use and substance abuse. Those interested in participating should contact Jaclyn Shaw at 301-475-6174 or email: Jaclyn_Shaw@smhwecare.com

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St. Mary’s College Expected to Rescind Tuition Hike By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The board of trustees for St. Mary’s College of Maryland was set to meet Thursday to discuss whether to raise tuition and fees for the 2014 school year; however, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation to freeze costs for two years. College President Joseph Urgo confirmed that legislation in the both the senate and the house passed would provide the equivalent revenue for a 4 percent hike in tuition for both this year and the next. “That will freeze our tuition rates for the next two years,” Urgo said. The bills only require the signature of Gov. Martin O’Malley to become law to allow the funding to flow. “It’s tremendous news,” Urgo said. “It’s a significant investment by the state in what we are doing here.” In February the board of trustees met and voted to increase the tuition rate by 4 percent; now they will reconvene to rescind their earlier vote and accept the state’s assistance. “We expect it will be unanimous,” Urgo said of Thursday’s expected vote. The 4 percent hike is equivalent to $800,000. A flat rate in tuition this year might make the college even more attractive to prospective students who seek a top-level liberal arts college but are wary of costs in an economically uncertain time. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Unanimous Approval: Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of Education unanimously voted to approve naming the new elementary school after Capt. Walter Francis Duke, a World War II fighter pilot and ace who was shot down over the jungles of Burma. Members of the Duke family, including Duke’s sister Eleanor Fearns, and the audience broke into heavy applause at the decision. The vote comes after months of consideration and gathering public opinion, which had come out in overwhelming support for the Duke name. An P-38 Lighting fighter aircraft bearing the same numbers as those of Duke’s aircraft were found late last year in a section of dense jungle in what is now known as Myanmar that had been cleared. “I just wish my brother George was here to see this, and I wish my father were here. He’d be so proud,” Fearns said Tuesday. She recounted the story of her father telling a young Walter Duke, who had just signed up with the Royal Canadian Air Force to fight, that he was proud of a son who was keeping the military tradition of a family member serving in a major war.

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According to official reports from the war zone where Duke, an aerial ace, was shot down he and members of his squadron went on a mission from their base in Chittagong, India and met Japanese forces over Meiktila, Burma on a routine patrol. Fearns said that her brother George Duke had found the Japanese pilot who had shot Duke down over Burma and kept up a correspondence with him. George Duke has since passed away. The official name of the new school will be Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School; the motto of the school will be “Where Children Soar.” “It doesn’t get any better than this,” said Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano of the name selection and the process behind it. The process began with 54 names, which were reduced to 26 and finally to three before Duke’s name was overwhelmingly favored by a 48-to-1 vote of the community. “This is an absolute historic event,” Board Member Cathy Allen. “The fact that we will honor a son of St. Mary’s is heartening to the community.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Ground School Trains Kids to Fly By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Flight instructors at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center are available this summer to train youth how to fly this summer. John Attebury, a former U.S. Air Force aviator and pilot for the Federal Aviation Administration, said the program put on by the Naval Sea Cadet Corp from June 19 through July 12 is an intensive one but costs $75 dollars which includes study materials, a uniform shirt and hat. The shirt and hat are designed to give students pride of place in trying to learn to fly. “We teach them to take a written examination for a pilot’s license,” Attebury said. “They try to make the connections between what they learn and being in the cockpit.” Once students get through the class satisfactorily they each get about 45 minutes in the air with a qualified pilot at the controls so they can apply what they learned. “They’ll be given full control of the aircraft,” Attebury said. When students complete the summer course then they are eligible to become Young Eagles, a subset of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, which has

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Fast Facts Principal: Sandra Kerner Vice Principal: None Mascot: Rockets Enrollment: 290 Feeder Path: Ridge – Spring Ridge – Great Mills 49430 Airedele Road Ridge, MD 20680 Main (301) 872-0200 Fax (301) 872-0205 School Hours: 9:00am - 3:45pm Mission statement: The mission of Ridge Elementary School is to instruct, empower, and facilitate our students’ ability to reach their full potential as productive citizens through a unified commitment to excellence.

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This year Ridge Elementary School has had numerous evening events. We have had a health night, literacy night, math night and fitness night and are preparing for a science night. All of these events were designed to share activities, information, learning strategies, and fun games that students learn in school so that they may be reinforced at home, making the home to school connection. Additionally, we have monthly music performances by grade levels highlighting students’ musical talents.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually in the Spring, and features a televised parade, and performers come from around the country to participate. The parade itself runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13 and will be televised locally on ABC 7 and News Channel 8. Part of the parade each year is the Mass Youth Choir. This year’s choir will feature nearly 1,000 performers between the ages of 8 and 18. Ridge Elementary has had the honor of participating in this choir for six straight years, and has usually been at or near the front of the choir formation. To participate in this performance, students must learn the performance song as well as the choreography to go with it, attend a group rehearsal the day prior to the parade, and an early morning rehearsal the day of the parade. Additionally, this year includes a second finale song and more choreography to go with it. All in all this adds up to a lot of hard work for the participants, but is a truly remarkable experience.

The Green Team was launched in 2009 and is composed of 42 students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 5. They meet twice a month after school under the direction of Mrs. Susan McDaniel, Green School Coordinator; Ms. Connie Cardwell, Teacher; Mrs. Joanne Vaiden, Teacher; and numerous parent volunteers. The students participate in many interesting and fun activities all related to the environment. They learn facts and skills that they will put to use in their everyday lives. A few of the recent activities have been participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, in which students observed many species of birds and counted them for a Cornell University study. They celebrated International Polar Bear Day by researching Polar bears, writing about them, and making fun crafts. The students are helping to maintain our Blue Bird Nesting Boxes, which has been a fun way to learn about Blue Birds.

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Fifth grade students are participating in the AdoptA-Pilot program, headed by Mr. Paul Koch, a pilot for Southwest Airlines. Not only will they learn what it takes to become a pilot, but they learn how to become leaders. A few of the things they will learn or participate in are: tracking Mr. Koch’s flights online, learning what it takes to plan a trip, and aviation science such as Bernoulli’s Principle. All aspects of the Adopt A Pilot program are presented through six leadership characteristics referred to as F.L.I.G.H.T.: fearlessness, leadership, imagination, gratitude, honesty, and tenacity. Each lesson builds on how to apply these characteristics, and the classroom teachers and students receive booklets which allow for further extension of the program’s skills and characteristics in the classroom. They are empowered by the opportunity to be leaders among their peers. This program is a career-readiness program, which works well with our guidance counselor’s lessons exploring the students’ future plans. It’s a great program that works across content areas and encourages students to consider the kind of people they want to be and what they might do when they grow up.

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Pre-K celebrated Read Across America by making green eggs and baking ham after reading Green Eggs and Ham.

Ridge Elementary's Second Annual Souper Bowl was a great success! The week prior to The Super Bowl, students and staff donated over 270 cans of soup and canned items. All items were donated to St. Cecila's Food Pantry.

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Possession On April 4, deputies responded to a suspicious person call on Golden Beach Road in Mechanicsville. Upon arrival deputies discovered Thomas Boarman Ray Boarman, 24 of Mechanicsville, Maryland removing items from a fire damaged structure. A wanted check of Boarman revealed an open arrest warrant for failing to appear in District Court (original charge – leaving the scene of a property damage accident). A search of Boarman’s person revealed he was in possession of suboxone, a controlled dangerous substance. The suboxone was contained in a pill bottle without a prescription label. Boarman was served with the warrant and additionally charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

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tified as Daniel Stephen Kraus, 26 of Lexington Park and Nicole Marie Grannis, 31 of Lexington Park arguing and the sound of items breaking inside of the apartment. Concerned there may Grannis be an assault in progress deputies knocked on the door an announced their presence. Both Kraus and Grannis refused to open the door and allow the deputies to enter thus hindering their investigation. After several attempts to Kraus gain entry Kraus finally opened the door. The investigation revealed Kraus and Grannis had been involved in a verbal dispute, which escalated into a physical assault. Grannis had signs of injury on her arms. This was the second time deputies had been called to the residence for a disturbance within 24 hours. In both incidents Kraus and Grannis initially refused to open the door so the officers could investigate the disturbances. Kraus was charged with second-degree assault, obstruction and hindering. Grannis was charged with obstruction and hindering.

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On April 6, deputies responded to a hotel in California for a report of an assault. Investigation revealed Lorenzo Bishop, 46 of Clinton, Maryland was engaged in a verbal dispute with the Bishop victim, which escalated into a physical assault when Bishop struck the victim in the head with the hotel telephone. As a result of the assault, the victim had visible signs of injury and the telephone was broken. Bishop fled the hotel with the victim’s car keys prior to the deputy’s arrival but returned a short time later. Bishop was arrested and charged with seconddegree assault, destruction of property and theft. In addition Bishop had an open bench warrant for failing to appear in a Baltimore County District Court (original charge – operating an uninsured motor vehicle).

On April 6, deputies responded to Lexwood Drive in Lexington Park for a burglary. Investigation revealed Gerald Anthony Knott, 41 of Lexington Park was engaged in a verbal Knott dispute with the victim outside of her residence. Knott pushed the victim through her front door, which was ajar, and into her apartment. Knott then entered the apartment without permission. Neighbors, hearing the disturbance, responded and escorted Knott out of the apartment. As Knott was being escorted out, he struck one of the neighbors in the chest. Knott was arrested and charged with burglary and second-degree assault.

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and April 5 was National Sexual Assault Awareness Day. Sexual violence affects every member of the community, and it will take everyone in the community working together to end sexual violence. Tackling this issue may seem like an insurmountable task, but this is an issue that must be confronted. This community and every person in it are far too important to tolerate sexual violence in any form. Citizens need to recognize that the first and most important step to be taken to help prevent and end sexual violence is to not remain silent. Talk to your children, your family, and your coworkers about respect and equality in relationships. Believe and support victims of sexual assault. Often times the victims know their assailant or are related to their assailant. Most sexual assaults occur either at the victim’s or assailant’s home or in a place the assailant is familiar with. Here are some ways that you can help prevent sexual assault: • Educate yourself and others on the realities of sexual assault. • Be mindful of your words. They are powerful, and could contribute to a culture that normalizes sexual assault. • Don’t be a bystander. Speak up when you hear or see things that you aren’t comfortable with. Opportunities to intervene range from inappropriate comments or jokes to situations that are potentially dangerous. • Stay safe, alert, and connected in order to protect yourself and others. Use the buddy system when you’re unsure about the safety of a situation. Mobile apps like Circle of 6, which use GPS coordinates and six of your most trusted friends, help you to stay connected should you ever need to reach out for help. • Be supportive to those who speak out about their experiences with sexual assault. We want our community to be a safe place for open dialogue. • Remember that men and women are allies in the efforts to end sexual violence. While most acts of sexual violence are perpetrated by men, this does not mean that all men are perpetrators. Men can also be victims of sexual violence, and many men are outspoken advocates for survivors and for prevention. “The St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations partners with many local groups to help raise public awareness and combat sexual violence,” said Captain Terry Black, Commander, Bureau of Criminal Investigations. There are a number of confidential helplines for those affected by sexual assault. If you need support after an incident, or simply need to talk, these lines are available to help: Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Program operates a 24-hour crisis hotline, where individuals can call to reach a trained sexual assault response and prevention advocate anytime at (301) 741-3442. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) offers free confidential access to their 24-hour national hotline. You can access this hotline online, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). www.waldensierra.org Walden-Sierra, Inc. 21770 FDR Blvd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 Tel: (301) 997-1300 Hotline: (301) 863-6661 V/TTY

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Vice, Narcotics Blotter Team Invites Public Comment on Sheriff’s Office The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron announced that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on Sunday, April 14 to examine all aspects of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. Verification by the team that the sheriff’s office meets the commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation – a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence, he said. As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Monday April 15 beginning at 6 p.m. Persons interested in speaking are required to sign-in between the hours of 5:30 and 6 p.m. The session will be conducted at the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, Chesapeake Bldg., 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown, Md. If for some reason an individual cannot speak at the public information session but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, he/she may do so by telephone. The public may call 301690-2083 on Monday April 15 between the hours of 3 and 5:00 p.m. Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. A copy of the standards is available in the lobby of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office located at 23150 Leonard Hall Drive in Leonardtown. Persons wishing to offer written comments about the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), 13575 Heathcote Blvd. Suite 320 Gainesville, VA 20155.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office has to comply with 480 standards in order to gain accredited status, Sheriff Cameron said. The Accreditation Program Manager for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is Pamela McKay. She said the assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar but out-of-state agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals, and visit officers and other places where compliance can be witnessed. The assessors are team leader, Assistant Chief Patricia Garrison of the Charleston Co. (SC) Sheriffs Office, and MSgt Randy Scott of the Oklahoma City Police Department. Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they report back to the full commission. A formal committee hearing and review of the assessment report will occur in July 2013; when CALEA commissioners will determine if the agency is to be granted re-accreditation. Accreditation is a process involving three year cycles, during which the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited. For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. please write the Commission at 13575 Heathcote Blvd. Suite 320 Gainesville, VA 20155; or call 800-368-3757 or 703-352-4225.

Information was received that Brian Matthew Wheedleton aka “Hollyrock”, 25 of Leonardtown, Md. was selling prescription medication. Undercover purchases of oxycodone were made by detectives and the suspect was indicted and arrested. He was originally held without bond. Vice Narcotics detectives observed a drug transaction in the parking lot of a Charlotte Hall Wheedleton business. Suspect Jaymes Everett Brown Seaton, 26 from Mechanicsville resisted arrest before being subdued and taken into custody. On his person were two metal containers holding a total of 27 oxycodone pills – street value of $810 – and $2,375.00 in cash. An additional 90 alprazolam” tablets, 35 oxycodone tablets and $1,050 in cash were seized from a second subject who has charges pending. In addition to all the items listed, two cellular phones Seaton were recovered. Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice Narcotics, at 301-475-4200 x1918.

BCI Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. On April 2, a suspected child abuse was reported alleged sexual abuse to a minor to the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations by a Child Protective Services Investigator. The female victim disclosed during a forensics interview she had been sexually abused multiple times from August 2012 until March 2013. The suspect cared for the victim the while the child’s mother was Perez-Ruiz working. Following a joint investigation by detectives from BCI and the Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services, Omar Perez-Ruiz, age 30, of Great Mills, Maryland was arrested at his residence without incident. Perez-Ruiz, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was charged with Sexual Abuse to Minor and incarcerated in the St. Mary’s County Detention Center under a one million dollar bond.

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Government Too Intrusive I have trouble understanding why some people get so excited over a woman having the availability of getting an abortion open to her if she wants one. It is her body and she should be able to get an abortion if that is her choice. Other than her sexual partner, it really is no one else's business. Yet the anti-abortionists are against it even in cases of rape or incest as well as the 'morning after' pill. Until the medical community can come up with a 100 percent guaranteed way to avoid conception (other than abstinence), a woman should have the right to decide for herself, without any stigma attached, whether she wants to go through a nine month pregnancy. To those citing some religious belief, I answer we are supposed to be Constitutionally separating church and state and not favoring one religion over another. If you have a religious belief in not allowing abortion you are entitled to that opinion but it should not be forced on the rest of society. That Constitutional distinction is clear in the Roe vs. Wade decision. Until the beginning of modern science, herbs were used by women to end unwanted pregnancies. Men never became involved in the issue until the advent of modern medicine (an historically male dominated profession) and women started going to doctors for surgical abortions. Then we began the hear objections, mostly from these male doctors, that 'hysterical, highly emotional, pregnant women' were incapable of making such a decision. After all, they said, "Shouldn't women be at home raising children?" That traditional role for women is no longer the single norm. It seems unjust to force a woman to bear a child for nine months that she does not want. It is now accepted that a woman can make a reasoned decision - even if pregnant! Today we have overpopulation, food shortages, underemployment, and foster care horror stories about mistreatment of children. Do we really need to add more unwanted children to further burden our society? From a financial standpoint alone, the addition of unwanted children, many of whom are doomed to become wards of the state, makes no sense. I am not advocating a 'cull-the-herd' philosophy like we have for the deer population, merely a rational policy of freedom of choice by the potential mother. With all the serious financial concerns facing our society today this is one area where we have the ability to limit unnecessary costs. It is estimated that it costs an average of $425,000 to raise a child from birth to high school graduation today. Forcing women to endure unwanted pregnancies then leaves them with the dilemma of either giving up a child for adoption or continuing to raise it with the concomitant negative impact on their careers, educations, and earnings potential. Why should society force such burdens only on its female members? I could understand it more if the 'father' of this fetus were forced to pay eighteen years of support, but then you would be punishing two members of society needlessly when a simple abortion may be the best solution. This is just one more case of big government getting involved in a personal decision. We need a less intrusive government. Glen Weder Hollywood

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Thanks for Ryken Spring Gala Our Patron Sponsors: Classy Decor My deepest thanks to the parents, alumni, community leaders and friends who at- Flooring & Furniture; Dugan, McKissick & tended our major fundraiser for the year – the Longmore LLC; Dr. John Fenwick ’51; Jesus St. Mary’s Ryken Spring Gala – in support of the Good Shepherd Church; Dr. Lois McDonthe St. Mary’s Ryken Fund, which meets the ald SAT/ACT Prep; Miller Farms; Precise most pressing needs of the school including Systems; Mr. Rick Tepel; Tom Hodges Auto Sales and Twist Wine and Spirits. those for tuition assistance. Thank you to Lisa and Michael Kelley, At St. Mary’s Ryken, we are inspiring lives of learning, faith and service and of Canards Catering and Events Production, rely upon our family of friends to make this for transporting us from Southern Maryland possible. Thank you to J.F. Taylor Inc., our to New York City that evening. Thank you to Double Diamond Sponsor, and to all of our Mr. Pete Butt, The Greenery, Hilltop GraphDiamond Sponsors: Bob Taylor Engineering ics, Mr. Kevin Gardiner and the Hollywood Inc.; Cherry Cove Builders Inc.; Community Volunteer Fire Department, Mr. Mickey RaBank of Tri-County; Old Line Bank; Paragon mos and Mickey’s Tux Taxi, and Verizon Properties; Taylor Gas Company and Tenny- Atlantic. And, most importantly of all, I would son Wealth Management Group. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors: like to thank our Gala chairs – Charles ’85 DCS Corporation; JWE Electrical Contrac- and Trish ’88 Carruth – and all of the partor; the Knights of Columbus, St. Mary's ent and alumni volunteers – too numerous to Council No. 1470; and Technology Security mention here – who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the Spring Gala “A Knight Associates. Our Gold Sponsors: AMELEX; Capital in Central Park.” If you missed this year, mark your calenArea Orthopedic Associates; Carruth & Son; Century 21 New Millennium-Mary Lynn dars for our 2014 Spring Gala, “A Hollywood Stone; CMI General Contractors; Facchina Knight” on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Group of Companies, LLC; F.W. Thompson Mary Joy Hurlburt Co.; Hooper & Associates; Howard W. PhilPresident lips & Co.; Keller Transportation; Kelly GenSt. Mary’s Ryken erator & Equipment; Printing Press; Travel Leaders/Action Travel Tours and Wilson & Parlett. Our Silver Sponsors: County First Bank; Gary and Fran Bell; Daffodils 'n Dots Consignment Events; Dirt Works Excavation & Crane, LLC; Fitzgerald Realty and Auctioneers; Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms; Franzen Realtors; The County Times / Calvert Gazette offers Office Care; Omni Business legal advertising? Systems Inc.; SAGE Dining Services; and W.M. Davis Inc. Probably at a fraction of what you’re General Contractors.

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To The Editor Support Hospice This Weekend The 18th Annual Run and Fun Walk for Hospice of St. Mary’s will be held this Saturday, April 13th. The walk and race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Governmental Center in Leonardtown and take walkers and runners through the streets of Historic Leonardtown. It is the largest run and fun walk in Southern Maryland. The most important reason to participate is that 100 percent of the money raised will benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s in its mission to provide care and comfort to terminally ill patients and their families and to provide bereavement support to those families and to the community. I believe that everyone in their lifetime will know someone who will receive a heartbreaking diagnosis of cancer or a diagnosis of a terminal illness. Hospice will be there if you need them. There to offer comfort, compassion and support. Please come out and support this event. Walk or run this Saturday, April 13th. You will enjoy a fabulous brunch, great music and most importantly you will be giving back to your community. You can make a difference. See you there. Patty Belanger Hollywood

Barber Not Honorable This is a response to the April 4th article in “A Journey Through Time” by Linda Reno, as her stories are usually very interesting, but I say she left out some important parts of that story. The man Thomas Barber who owned the Sotterley Plantation for just four years in 1822-1826 was “well educated” as she said, but he was educated as a white racist and white supremacists who held captive African people and their descendents as slaves. He claimed to be a Christian while his wealth was sustained from that cruelty and exploitation of innocent human beings. The story said that he had four different wives and one after another each new wife died, died, died, died, so his obituary said he was a “kind and affectionate husband” while it appears more accurate that in more pronounced ways he was really the very worst of husbands, as much as being a dishonorable man. JP Cusick Hollywood

Should’ve Spotlighted Jack Russell On the April 4th edition of the Times, I noticed Ed Morgan (sic.) commented on the county budget. It appears he was speaking for all the commissioners. We have commissioner president, Jack  Russell. If any comments are made representing all the commissioners it should be given by the president. Put the commissioner president in the spotlight, not Ed Morgan. Louis C. Dunn Jr. Lexington Park

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Southern Maryland Loses in 2013 Legislative Session By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The consensus among area elected officials and experts is that Southern Maryland, one of the bastions of more conservative ideology, lost out on virtually every issue it had a stake in this session. Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration pushed one of the most liberal political agendas seen in Annapolis – calling for more taxes to boost public road construction projects, and among the toughest gun laws in the nation. The state reduced the amount allowable in gun magazines from 20 rounds to 10; O’Malley made the push for more gun control in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre in Connecticut but was criticized by gun advocates and conservatives for pursuing a political strategy of presidential resume boosting. The state has moved more politically left leaving moderate and conservative Democrats vulnerable, according to observers. “It has the potential to hurt Democrats in non-Democrat parts of the state,” said Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. “What voters are going to see is the ‘D’ behind their names.” Conservative Democrat leaders like Sen. Roy Dyson, Del. John Wood and even more liberal Del. John Bohanan, who voted against passing more gun control laws, are vulnerable come the 2014 election. “It’s going to be tough to be Dyson, Wood and Bohanan,” Eberly said. Eberly said if any of the three are swept aside and replaced by freshmen Republicans — the county is now a majority GOP jurisdiction — the county may have less influence that it already has. The loss of senior leaders in the Democratic party could mean St. Mary’s receives less funding for road projects that the gas tax is supposed to raise, Eberly said.

Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, shared his take on the 2013 Legislative Session.

“It would be a bad day for Maryland,” Eberly said. And on gun control, the passage of legislation just exacerbated the divide between rural counties that are more conservative with less gun violence than more liberal ones with more gun crime. “Handguns are the source for the vast majority of gun violence and they’re the least affected by gun control measures,” Eberly said. “High capacity magazines and assault rifles are virtually non-existent in the grand scheme of things.” The fingerprinting requirement could be considered onerous, however, it could be effective at eliminating straw purchases of handguns by qualified buyers for those with ei-

ther mental problems or criminal records. Dyson said he voted against virtually every bill opposed by much of the Southern Maryland constituency, but to no avail. “Law abiding citizens will abide by the law,” Dyson said. “All those who steal guns to commit crimes will continue to do it.” He lamented the rift in Maryland politics along rural and urban divides; essentially the urban areas were making decisions for the rural areas that could not muster the votes to defeat their measures. “It’s bad enough they don’t live here, they don’t even know where we are,” Dyson said. “It wasn’t a session for rural areas this time, I don’t know if it ever was.” Wood slammed the gun control legislation, excoriated the gas tax increase as overburdening rural Marylanders where public transportation is virtually non-existent. “For a lot of people that’s going to hurt them, that was wrong to do it,” Wood said. He opposed the state constitutional amendment that will go to voters that would establish a dedicated transportation trust fund that could not be emptied to balance other parts of the budget. He said the governor could easily get enough votes in the House and Senate — three-fifths in each chamber — to vote to raid the fund if needed. “That’s very easily done, he has 90 votes in the House easily,” Wood said. “They think they’re doing good but I don’t think they are; it just feels good and it looks good.” Photo By Frank Marquart Eberly said the gas tax would go a long way to improv- Delegate John Bohanan doesn’t believe St. Mary’s faired as badly as ing crumbling infrastructure in Maryland but he admitted some believe. that there were no promises Southern Maryland would benThe county received $500,000 for rural business develefit from the funding. “Ultimately I think it’s going to be positive [the gas tax opment to take defense and emerging technologies and modify them to the commercial market. increase] but it’s going to hurt,” said Eberly. The county received $125,000 to renovate and convert Low-income residents and those in rural areas would be the old Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad building on especially hurt, he said, but Maryland has to compete with Virginia, which just authorized $4 billion in infrastructure Great Mills Road to a sub station for the sheriff’s office, he said. investment. Other bills passed affecting the county include giving This could have the affect of drawing away federal prothe ability to the Board of County Commissioners to enact grams and defense contractors, he said. property maintenance ordinances as well as the ability to Del. John Bohanan didn’t like the idea of having to pay higher gas prices with the tax but he liked the idea of neglect- grant non-profits a waiver for building impact fees. The county will be able to request a $30,000,000 bond ed infrastructure improvements even less. “We’ve gotten this idea that we can have things with- bill as a result of legislation passed to build public facilities. out paying for them,” Bohanan said. The state transportation fund is projected to increase by only $10 million to $744 mil- guyleonard@countytimes.net lion in 2014. “I know people feel the pinch every time it goes up, I feel it, too,” Bohanan said. “But show me the alternative. Nobody had a good alternative.” He said if gas prices begin to skyrocket once more the public outcry would almost certainly guarantee the General Assembly reevaluating the gas tax. On gun control Bohanan took heat from gun advocates who said he did not do enough to stop the bill though he did vote against it. Bohanan disagreed. “I voted for some of the good amendments that would’ve altered the legislation.” Despite what some of his colleagues think, Bohanan believes St. Mary’s County benefited much more from this session. The county received money to build a third building at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, he said, which will include the University of Maryland system here in the county for the first time. “The university is a partner in getting the FAA designation for UAV testing,” Bohanan said. The great goal at the center is to create a hub for unmanned air vehicle research which can boost the workload at the navy base but also lend itself to commercial applications. This would be a bold step in diversifying the economy locally, Bohanan said, now a key local goal. “We’re definitely moving in the right direction,” he said. Photo By Frank Marquart

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Sierra Jordan has spent half her life serving her communities, wherever her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career has taken her â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an accomplishment recognized by the military. The school board recognized Sierra for student of the month and being named the top candidate out of 1,000 students for the Month of the Military Child. Now, a 5th grader at EverPhoto By Guy Leonard green Elementary School, Sierra Sierra Jordan, 10, a student at Evergreen Elementary understands how important it is to School, receives an award for being Operation Homehelp people who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help them- frontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top military child for her community service. selves, especially children. Her brother was born with a spinal wishes,â&#x20AC;? Sierra said of her service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right defect. now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to organize a group of girls Active in the Girl Scouts, visiting the to raise money for Make a Wish Foundaelderly in nursing homes on their birth- tion by selling cupcakes. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re calling it days or raising $1,500 for the Make a Operation Cupcake.â&#x20AC;? Wish Foundation, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done all this while Sierraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother Nicole Jordan said her father was on a 20-month deployment. her daughter has done all of this work As the child of a military family, her selflessly. father is a U.S. Navy petty officer, she has â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just really proud of her. A lot moved seven times and been in perhaps of the stuff she does she does because she eight or nine schools in places as far away wants to no because she has to.â&#x20AC;? as San Diego, Calif. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to make sure they get their guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Universally praised by his colleagues, for his leadership on base and his excellence as an aviator and squadron commander, Capt. Ted Mills handed over command of Patuxent River Naval Air Station to Capt. Ben Shevchuck on April 4. Retired Rear Adm. Bill Sizemore said Mills took a â&#x20AC;&#x153;struggling squadronâ&#x20AC;? of S-3A Viking submarine hunters and turned them into a top unit earlier in his career. It was what he had come to expect from his former subordinate, Sizemore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a more talented or dedicated officer.â&#x20AC;? Mills said he was happy to end his 30year navy career as the station celebrates its 70th year of operation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor just to have the timing work out so well,â&#x20AC;? Mills said. Life at Pax River was different from life on an aircraft carrier he said, but it could be nearly just as intense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At sea you have to get the carrier into the wind to launch aircraft; here itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the program youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to get into place so sailors can depend on it for 20 years,â&#x20AC;? Mills said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the busiest air test center in the world. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the opportunity to

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Frank Camalier Bell Sr., 74 Frank Camalier Bell Sr., 74, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away April 3 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fla. He was the son of the late Thomas Webster Bell, Sr. and Mary Catherine (Sterling) Bell. Frank was one of six children. Frank graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, Class of 1953 and attended Mt. St. Joe in Baltimore, Md. graduating in 1956. He then attended General Motors Institute in Flint, MI graduating in 1958. Frank was a lifetime member of the Leonardtown Lions Club, serving 50 years. He worked at the family owned dealership, Bell Motor Company in Leonardtown, Md. all during his school years until retiring Dec. 31, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife Diane Garner Bell whom he married on May 2, 1959 at Holy Face Catholic Church in Great Mills, Md. He is survived by three children, Debra Marie Jensen, Frank Camalier Bell Jr., and Donald Webster Bell; son-in-law Ron Jensen; four grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Jensen, Kyle Austin Jensen, Sterling Camalier Bell and Pierce Franklin

Bell; his brother Joseph Ernest Bell II “Ernie” and sister Katherine Elizabeth Atlas; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Ann Bell, Ruth Matilda Swann and Thomas Webster Bell Jr. The family received friends for Frank’s life celebration on April 8 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. Prayers were recited at followed by Leonardtown Lions Club prayers. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated by Father James Meyers on April 9 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Md. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Serving as pallbearers will be TW Bell, Andy Bell, Gary Bell, Mark Bell, Michael Bell, and Patrick Bell. Memorial contributions may be made to Leonardtown Lions Club, P.O. Box 50, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Dot Smith Thomas, 97 Dorothy “Dot” Smith Thomas, 97, of Lexington Park, Md. went home to be with Jesus on April 2 at Hospice House in Callaway, Md. She was born July 2, 1915 in Durham, N.C., to the late Royal Wright Smith and Nettie Garner Smith. Dot graduated from Durham High

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School and attended East Carolina College. On Aug. 28, 1937, she married the late Henry “Wyn” Thomas in Durham, N.C. They were the loves of each other’s lives for over 60 years. During her married life, she lived in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. She enjoyed bible studies and fellowship in Presbyterian and Methodist churches everywhere she lived. She was an avid genealogist; her hobbies included painting, quilting, organic gardening and “good” nutrition, and her greatest pleasure was spending time at the beach with Wyn. Dot is survived by her children, Henry W. “Tom” Thomas Jr. and wife Eunice of Port Jefferson, N.Y. and Sue Thomas Urban and husband Jim of Leonardtown, Md. She had four grandchildren; Seann Thomas, Neale Thomas (Fran), Megan Thomas, and Timothy T. Urban (Nicki); three great-grandchildren, Brittany Thomas, Hunter Urban and Shepherd T. Urban; a great-great grandchild, Reese Thomas; nieces and nephew, Laura Tucker, Mary McKay, and Tim Knowles, and many others who all brought her much joy. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Egbert “Roy” Smith, Louise Dowling, Alice Thomas, “CW” Smith, and Betsy McNay. A family gathering and life celebration will be held at a later date at Maplewood Cemetery, Duke University Road, Durham, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to Jews for Jesus, 60 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (jfj@jewsforjesus.org). Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Aubrey Francis Mattingly, 75 Aubrey Francis Mattingly, 75, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on April 5 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home in Leonardtown, Md. Born Sept. 4, 1937 in Leonardtown, Md., he was one of seven children born to the late Lester A. Mattingly Sr. and Madeleine (Bussler) Mattingly. Aubrey attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Academy, Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy and was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. Aubrey’s no-nonsense with a side of humor approach fueled the passion of his life’s work as an excavation contractor which began when he was a young man working side by side with his father and brothers. He continued the family business and later worked with his own sons. He served in the National Guard. He loved his “choir girls” at St. Aloysius Church whom he traveled with and shared many evening meals. Aubrey could be found every Christmas season passing out poinsettias and a token bottle of “happiness” to all the special people in his life. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Victoria Neale Paul Mattingly. Aubrey and Vicky’s life together was full of many blessings including their three children, Renee Davey (Patrick), Aaron Mattingly (Carla) and Travis Mattingly (Mischelle) and his four grandchildren Dakota Davey, Lauren

Davey, Sara Anne Mattingly, and Christopher Mattingly. Aubrey is also survived by his sisters Angela Ryan and Carol Garner. He was preceded in death by his brothers James W. and Lester A. Jr. and by his sisters Mary Madeleine Adams and Joan Dean. The family received friends for Aubrey’s life celebration on April 10 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. Prayers were recited by Deacon Ripple. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated by Rev. Brian Sanderfoot on April 11 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton, Md. Interment followed in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Leonardtown, Md. Serving as pallbearers will be Ralph Brown, Robert Paul, Aaron Mattingly, Travis Mattingly, Patrick Davey and Dakota Davey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Father Andrew White School, P.O. Box 1756, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or through their website at fatherandrewwhite. org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Betty Louise Lacey, 79 Betty Louise Lacey, 79 of Leonardtown, Md. formerly of 7th District, died on April 4 at her residence. Born Feb. 22, 1934 in Washington, D.C. to the late Gilbert Farr and Alice Louise Atwell Moore. She was the loving wife of the late James Godfrey Lacey Sr., whom she married in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, Md. Betty is survived by her children: Patricia Ann Kiser, Dala Lee (Sonny) Brecar, both of Mechanicsville, Md., James Godfrey (Barbara) Lacey Jr. of Mississippi, Lucheria Amanda Fox, Mary Angela Bowles, Paula Ceilia (David) Lathroum, Katherine Lee (Danny) Kolbe all of Leonardtown, Md., Dudley Gilbert Lacey, Norman Albert (Luvina) both of Great Mills, Md., and John Benjamin (Ann) Lacey of Hollywood, Md., siblings; Kenneth Moore of Clinton, Md., Gilbert F. Moore of Colonial Beach, Va., and John Sotos of Chesterfield, Va., Betty is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild. In addition to her parents and husband Betty was preceded in death by a son Francis Michael Lacey. Betty was a Bus driver for Center for Life Enrichment for 35 years retiring in 2004. She enjoyed Bingo, crafts, spending time with her family, and especially all of her grandchildren. The family received friends on April 7 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with prayers recited. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on April 8 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic church, Compton, Md. with Father Bryan Sanderfoot officiating. Interment took place on April 9 in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, Md. Pallbearers were: Michael Fox, Richy Fox, Danny Kolbe, Bobby Lacey, D.J. Lathroum, Jimbo Lacey, Ryan Bowles, and Jimmy Fox. Contributions may be made to the Cedar Lane Apartments, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650

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“Dez” or “Dede” Osvatics, 22 Desiree “Dez” or “Dede”Angel Osvatics, 22, died April 7 in Bel Alton, Md. Born Nov. 7, 1990 in Annapolis, Md., she was the daughter of Debbie Militano Osvatics of Leonardtown, Md. and Steve Osvatics of Prince Frederick, Md. Desiree is survived by her siblings; Stevie Osvatics Jr. of Silver Spring, Md., Cassie and Taylor Osvatics both of Leonardtown, Md. Desiree moved to Leonardtown in 1994, she graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2008, she was a full time student at CSM, Desiree was a server at the Public House in the National Harbor, she loved her little sister, Cassie, snuggling with her snuggle buddy Taylor boy, shopping with Stevie, wake boarding, jet skiing, video productions, drawing pictures, shopping, getting her hair and nails done, hanging out with friends, having fun, loving life and living it to the fullest. The family will receive friends on April 11 from 5p.m. to 8p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A funeral service will be held on April 12 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor William Arick officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be; Taylor Osvatics, Stevie Osvatics, Kyle Stratka, Johnnie Wood, Jimmy Militano, and John Wood. Honorary pallbearer will be; Darren Confissore.

James Franklin Bean Jr., 74 James Franklin Bean Jr., 74 of Callaway, Md. passed away on April 3 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Aug. 23, 1938 he was the son of the late James Franklin Sr. and Lillian Lula “Bootsie” Bean. James is survived by his wife Helen Sorrells-Bean. The family received friends on April 7 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with prayers recited. A funeral service was held on April 8 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with Fr. Scott Woods officiating. Interment was held on April 9 in Holy Face Catholic Church Cemetery Great Mills, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, MD 20653 and/or Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad P.O. Box 1 Valley Lee, MD 20692.

Junior Farrell, 84 Joseph Junie “Junior” Farrell, 84 of Hollywood, Md. died April 4 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Born June 3, 1928 in Bushwood, Md. he was the son of the late William Johnson Farrell and Martha Louise (Graves) Farrell. As a waterman, Junior spent much of his time on the water catching and selling fish, crabs and oysters. It was during this time that he was given the nickname “Catfish” which has stuck with him his entire life. Through the years he continued to enjoy cruising around with Betty in the afternoons selling or trading seafood and other goods in the local Amish community making many friends. While relaxing at home, you could always find him sitting at the kitchen table with a slice of pie and a hot cup of tea. He would listen to old country music, tinker around with a broken watch or clock while watching the animals move about the yard. He took pride in the yard making sure the grass stayed cut and the bushes were trimmed. A vase of flowers picked from the yard was often on the kitchen table to enjoy.

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David Z. Stauffer, 80 David Z. Stauffer, 80 of Mechanicsville, Md. died April 5 at his residence. Born March 28, 1933 in Ephrata, Pa. he was the son of the late Ammon W. and Barbara Zimmerman Stauffer. Mr. Stauffer is survived by his wife Grace F. Brubaker Stauffer of Mechanicsville, Md., children; Edwin L. (Dora) Stauffer, Steven W. (Pauline) Stauffer, Bryan S. (Gladys) Stauffer, Tony W. (Elaine) Stauffer, Connie L. (Michael) Stauffer, Joel D. (Anna Mary) Stauffer, Melinda F. (Lester) Martin, Glenn A. (Karen) Stauffer all of Mechanicsville, Md., Richard E. (Emily) Stauffer, Brenda E. (Wayne) Martin both of Leonardtown, Md., Lori A. (Weaver) Martin of Selingrove, Pa., and Diane V. (Clifford) Martin of Port Trevorton, Pa., siblings; Ammon (Anna) Stauffer of Mechanicsville, Md., Amelia (Noah) Wenger, and Barbara Ann (Robert) Zimmerman both of Elkhorn, Ky., and Mabel (Paul) Stauffer of Shippensburg, Pa., also survived by 74 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, in addition to his parents Mr. Stauffer was preceded in death by one grandson Kevin Stauffer, and siblings; Monroe Stauffer, Paul Stauffer, Marvin Stauffer, Kathryn Martin, and Elizabeth Brubacher. Mr. Stauffer was a farmer. The family received friends on April 9 at the family home. A funeral service was held on April 10 in the Loveville Mennonite Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.

Junior is survived by his wife, Clara Rosetta “Betty” Joy; children Patricia Lynn Pennock of Chaptico, Md. and Joseph Edward Farrell of Hollywood, Md.; his stepchildren, Larry Joy of California, Md., Ronnie Joy of Bushwood, Md., Connie Martin of Hollywood, Md., Johnny Joy of Chaptico, Md., Robert Lee of Pa., James Joy of Ridge, Md., Charles Joy of Mechanicsville, Md., and Clara Morgan of Loveville, Md.; 25 grandchildren; siblings, Jean Bean of Leonardtown, Md., Donna Marie Farrell of Bushwood, Md., Thomas Farrell of Leonardtown, Md. and Susan Muth of Manassas, Va. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Ann Morgan; siblings, Martha Louise Farrell, James Edward Farrell, Robert Francis Farrell, and Dorothy Ann Cullison; and two grandchildren. Family will receive friends for Junior’s life celebration on April 11 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. Prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. by Reverend Francis Early. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on April 12 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, Md. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

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Local Papa John’s Recognized for Humanitarian Efforts Locally owned Papa John’s Franchise, Beach Boys Pizza, won the Papa John’s 2012 National Humanitarian Award for its efforts and partnerships in their local communities. Beach Boys Pizza’s operating partner Ray Sears attended the conference with their area supervisors Chris Swift and John Kreuter, Marketing Director Jenni Lusher, and the Sears family. Beach Boys Pizza, a franchise consisting of 11 stores regionally, won this recognition amongst more than the 4,000 corporate and franchise locations worldwide. The Humanitarian Award is based on the franchise that, throughout the year, exhibits the highest level of dedication to humanitarian efforts and partners with local charities and organizations. Beach Boys Pizza creatively uses their website, www.papajohns.com and the use of online promotional codes to generate additional funds for local needs. Partners in 2012 included the American Diabetes Association, End Hunger of Calvert, Multiple Sclerosis, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the USO, and many more local St. Mary's and Calvert County organizations, schools, and non-profits. John Kreuter said "We didn't set out this year with the mission of winning an award for doing good. We set out with a mission to give back to a community that is so generous to us. ‘People are Priority Number One Always’ is just one of the core values at Papa John's and we simply try to embrace that idea every day." Sears said, “I am really honored to win this award from Papa John’s and am so proud to be partners with a company that shares the same ideals that we do at Beach Boys Pizza, plus to live in a community that realizes the importance of giving, giving back, and supporting those in need. Without our generous customers, we would not have the success that we do and be able to give back. We truly do have the best team members, partners, organizations, and most of all customers around. This award is for all of us.”

Photo by "bluewaveimaging.com" Beach Boys Pizza owners are pictured with the Company Chief Operating Officer Tony Thompson and of course John Schnatter, Founder and C.E.O (Papa John).

Raising Funds for Cerebral Palsy Awareness By Sarah Miller Staff Writer When their son, Jacob, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Rebecca and Brad Searle of California, Md., scoured the Internet in search of practical resources and information. When their search led to blogs

and lawyers, but few resources, the couple started a website with activities, projects and tools for families facing cerebral palsy. The Searles chronicle Jacob’s progress at www.littlebeluga.com – from learning to navigate his iPad through educational games to his father’s effort to adapt a harness so he could use a Power Wheels with

other children in the neighborhood. Brad spoke with Ruddy Duck co-owner and longtime friend Carlos Yanez about a fundraiser to benefit the March of Dimes and Reaching for the Stars, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of Cerebral Palsy. The Ruddy Duck regularly hosts Wednesday spirit nights, normally in support of schools and youth sports teams. Half of the restaurant’s profits for the night go toward the team or school, according to Ruddy Duck Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Stephanie Abrams. In addition to donating its profits, the Ruddy Duck will host entertainers Super Magic Man Reggie Rice and the SuperhePhotos courtesy of Brad Searle roes of Southern Maryland for the evening. Brad’s three-year-old son Jacob was diagnosed with Attendees can purchase raffle tickets for cerebral palsy. items that appeal to children and adults, with prizes ranging from a stay at the Ritz- Awareness Day. The “FUNdraiser” will be at the RudCarlton in Washington D.C. to a gardening pack designed for a child and adult to use dy Duck on April 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.littlebeluga. together. Brad anticipates the fundraiser be- com. coming a yearly event, and hopes to hold it on March 25 next year – Cerebral Palsy sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Jacob uses a Power Wheels modified by Brad Searle.

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Library Director Receives National Award Brings National Recognition to St. Mary’s County St. Mary’s County Library Director Kathleen Reif is the 2013 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children Award. This annual national award is presented to an individual in an administrator role who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library services to children. She will receive the award on June 30 at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.

Reif received the award “for her sustained and effective efforts to providing children’s services, with particular attention to early literacy and learning and Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR), a parent education outreach initiative.” Her passion for children and early literacy and her unwavering commitment the role public libraries play in this mission were overwhelmingly evident in the eleven glowing nominations letters from local, state and national colleagues. Local testimony was submitted by library staff, Library Board Vice-President Alan Dillingham, Delegate John Bohanan, retired Commissioner Tom Mattingly, School Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano and the Carolyn and Grant Graessle family. According to the jury chair, “the Award Committee was unanimous in their selection of Kathleen.” One jury member noted that “her intense focus and commitment to early literacy is what I feel definitely puts her on top.” Another stated, “Good leaders can change lives and it sounds like Kathleen has done that as a library administrator in terms of her library colleagues in St. Mary’s County, the role model she has become for others dedicated to childhood literacy, and for all the children her initiatives have touched.” Locally, Reif has expanded the WoW Van Service and transformed the children’s departments into welcoming spaces for children and families to spend meaningful moments to grow and learn together. She has created and nurtured community relationships and partnerships with Judy Centers, Head Start, social services and local businesses to further early literacy. The library system was selected as one of five pilot sites for The Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant in Maryland. At the state level, Reif developed and chaired the Maryland Association of Public Library Administrators Birth to Four Task Force in 1998 which led to the statewide campaign “It’s Never Too Early.” She was instrumental in developing an on-going relationship with public libraries and Ready at Five,

the statewide public/private partnership which gives voice to young children in Maryland. She was appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley to represent public libraries on the Maryland Early Childhood Advisory Council, a first for public libraries. Nationally, her perseverance ultimately led to the creation of the national Every Child Ready to Read initiative which was recognized and earned Maryland public libraries and Reif an invitation to participate in Laura Bush’s White House Summit on Early Childhood Cognitive Development in 2001. Her leadership led to the creation of a partnership between Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Office of Head Start, and the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Child Care to encourage collaboration between early childhood programs and public libraries to meet the educational needs of young children and their families. Not only is this an outstanding honor for Reif, but also for St. Mary’s County Library. As she said, “If it weren’t for the extraordinary support I receive from the library staff and local partners, I could not have accomplished many of the projects that allowed me to be nominated for this award. I am honored to be recognized by my professional association and, more importantly, to be appreciated by the many colleagues who wrote the support letters.” The press release issued by the American Library Association.

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Boatloads of Trash Removed from St. Mary’s River

Volunteers pose with trash collected from the St. Mary’s River on Saturday, April 6, before it is hauled off for proper disposal at the St. Andrew’s Landfill. Twenty-four volunteers pulled 19 tires, 17 bags of recyclables, 11 bags of trash, and 980 lbs. of loose trash from the St. Mary’s River during the 5th Annual St. Mary’s River Cleanup.

“There’s a boat-load of trash!” exclaimed Emily Jackson as she picked-up trash from the banks of the St. Mary’s River during the 5th Annual St. Mary’s River Cleanup. Jackson was one of 24 volunteers that gave the St. Mary’s River a spring-cleaning on Saturday, April 6, removing one boatload and several canoe and kayak loads of trash from the river. With the river level high from recent rains, volunteers carefully stacked tires within canoes and placed other trash

in their kayaks as they paddled the St. Mary’s River Water Trail focusing on the area between the Great Mills Canoe and Kayak Launch and Adkins Road. Another set of volunteers took their boat up the St. Mary’s River filling it with trash, while several others combed the shoreline collecting trash around St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In addition to the 19 tires collected, plastic bags, beer cans, children toys, a wallet, and even a mattress were removed

Tony Pait, one of 24 volunteers that gave the St. Mary’s River a spring cleaning Saturday, April 6, brings a canoe-load of trash to shore.

from the river during the cleanup, equating to 17 bags of recyclables, 11 bags of trash, and 980 lbs. of loose trash. St. Mary’s County Public Works and Transportation assisted by allowing proper disposal of the trash at their St. Andrew’s Landfill. Trash and litter on the roads can wash into streams when it rains and can harm wildlife, which can mistake it for food or get tangled in it. Some waste can

also leach toxins into the water. In addition, unsightly litter can decrease property values and hurt businesses, recreation, and tourism. The St. Mary’s River Cleanup is hosted by the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association (www.SMWRA.org), and is part of the Alice Ferguson Foundation 25th Annual Potomac

April Songsters at HSMC

On Friday, April 19, Patty Casey and Tom MacKenzie, formerly of Woods Tea Company, will share their unique brand of acoustic folk music in the State House in Historic St. Mary’s City. The duo, performing as Shady Rill, offers a range of sounds – everything from French Canadian dance tunes and Tin Pan Alley, to Old Time Country and their own impressive original compositions. Great harmonies and wonderful instrumentation are the hallmark of these two much-traveled musicians. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 ($12 for Friends) at the door.

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Deputy Making a Name for Herself in Leonardtown By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

For the past 15 years in the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cpl. Peggy Smolarsky has been the first officer on the scene at a murder investigation, has run calls for assaults and domestic violence as a patrol deputy and has been a detective for the Bureau of Criminal Investigations. The past three years she has been the town deputy for Leonardtown where the pace of life and crime is different. But there’s still plenty to do, she said. The focus of her law enforcement career is different now, she said, from reacting to crime to trying to prevent it. “I’m a people person and there’s a lot of variety in this job,” Smolarsky said. Many of her duties take her to civic associations and homeowners groups for crime prevention, mostly through education. She tells town residents about the dangers of scam artists and the need to lock Photo By Guy Leonard their car doors and remove all the valuables Cpl. Smolarsky patrols the streets of Leonardtown from their vehicles to prevent burglaries. That type of community policing is re- in her one-of-a-kind cruiser. warding but she wasn’t sure she wanted this cruiser — the only one of its kind in the job when it came open. agency — Smolarsky said most people in But she took the advice of a friend to Leonardtown have welcomed her. apply. “I’d like to think they like me,” Smo“I’m really glad I did now,” Smolarsky larsky said. said. She still deals with incidence of van- guyleonard@countytimes.net dalism, theft and domestic violence calls. Perhaps she is best known for curbing speeding, and therefore accidents, on the town’s main thoroughfare. “The biggest issue when I came here was probably the Discussing and debating speed out on Route 5,” Smolarsky said. topics selected by our youth, She and other law ages 16 through 24. officers have engaged in a concentrated efJoin us on Monday, 15, April 2013 as fort to curb speeding there and in about 18 our Youth discuss and debate months things have their solutions for reducing, changed considerably, increasing, or keeping current she said. Government Entitlement Spending. “It wasn’t uncommon to pull peoLeonardtown Public Library Meeting Room ple over going 60 to 65 miles per hour,” Smo7:00 pm – 8:30 pm larsky said. “But now you’d be hard pressed For more info, contact Julie Burk-Greer to find so many.” Youth Outreach Director at: And while not jburk@md.metrocast.net everyone has appreciated her aggressive traffic enforcement efforts in her distinctive black and white

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Sp rts Midnight Madness, ET Series at MIR This Friday night, April 12 MIR will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness Series. The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Plus, this Friday night will feature the Outlaw Drag Radial heads-up class. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and first round eliminations will start at 10 p.m. for all classes. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 and under are free. Race Entry Fee is only $20. On Saturday, April 13, MIR will host the Speed Unlimited ET series. The event will feature Top E.T., Mod E.T., Motorcycle, Jr. Dragster, and test and tune. The Summit Super Series programs will be in effect this Saturday. Gates will open Saturday at 1 p.m. with time runs starting at 2 p.m. J/D Eliminations will start at 4 p.m. and eliminations for all other classes start at 6 p.m. General Admission for adults is $15, and kids 11 and under are free. On Sunday, April 14, MIR will host another full day Test and Tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long. MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, streetcars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR. Gates open at 10 a.m., eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test and tune is over at 6 p.m.. Admission is just $15. For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com

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Potomac Late Models Fall to Fast David Williams By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Budds Creek, MD- The drought is over for Mechanicsville’s David Williams. The former four-time Potomac late model track champion scored his first win of the season, and first since 2011, in last Friday nights 35-lap Ed Canupp memorial. The win for Williams, worth $2,000, was his career 31st in the late models and 84th overall feature win at Potomac. Williams and opening-day winner Kenny Moreland brought the field to the initial green flag of the race. Williams left little doubt that he had the car to beat as he shot into the race lead off turn-two and would go on to lead every lap of the event. As Williams lead, Jamie Lathroum was glued to Williams back bumper. The duo raced in and out of lapped cars mid-way through, and Lathroum would get close more than once, but he was unable to unseat Williams and would settle for second. “We’ve been struggling so bad here lately, I didn’t think we were going to win again!” Williams stated during his post-race interview. “These guys behind me are the reason we’re here tonight.” Said Williams. “We changed a bunch of things on this car and it was as good as it’s been in a long time. I just hope now we can keep it going.” Dale Hollidge had another solid run taking third, fifteenth-starting JT Spence was fourth and Ryan Hackett rounded-out the top-five. Heats for the 15 cars entered went to Williams and Hollidge. The crate late models made their first appearance of the season with Darin Henderson taking the win. Henderson started on the pole and would lead all 15-laps to post the win over John Imler, Race Alton and Kerry King. Henderson was the heat winner. Darren Alvey scored his first win of the season and second of his career in the 16-lap street stock feature. Alvey took the lead from Mike Raleigh on lap-three and would lead the distance. Mike Latham was second, Raleigh was third, Barry Williams Sr. was fourth with Dale Reamy rounding-out the top-five. Alvey was the heat winner. Sam Archer was the winner of the hotly contested 15-lap hobby stock main. Archer ran in the top-five for most of the race before he became the third-different race leader on lap-

thirteen. Archer would have to repel the advances of eventual runner-up Jonathon Raley over the final two-laps to post the win. Jerry Deason was third, defending track champion John Burch was fourth with twelfth-starting Matt Tarbox completing the top-five. Heats went to Tarbox and Raley. Mark Pollard scored his first-career Potomac u-car feature win the divisions 12-lap contest. Pollard started third, but had the race lead as the pack raced off turn two. Pollard would go on to lead every lap over runner-up Erica Bailey. Ryan Clement was third, Billy Hill fourth with Mikey Latham rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Pollard and Tom Paddock. Late model feature finish 1. David Williams 2. Jamie Lathroum 3. Dale Hollidge 4. JT Spence 5. Ryan Hackett 6. Kyle Lear 7. Deane Guy 8. Scott Cross 9. Tommy Wagner Jr. 10. Colt White 11. Dominic DeFino 12. Ray Kable Jr. 13. Dave Adams 14. Kenny Moreland 15. Kerry King Crate late model feature finish 1. Darin Henderson 2. John Imler 3. Race Alton 4. Kerry King Street stock feature finish 1. Darren Alvey 2. Mike Latham 3. Mike Raleigh 4. Barry Williams Sr. 5. Dale Reamy Hobby stock feature finish 1. Sam Archer 2. Jonathon Raley 3. Jerry Deason 4. John Burch 5. Matt Tarbox 6. Matt Krickbaum 7. Brittany Wenk 8. Jamie Sutphin 9. Tommy Randall 10. Phil Lang 11. Billy Crouse 12. Greg Morgan 13. Lloyd Deans 14. Brian Adkins (DNS) u-car feature finish 1. Mark Pollard 2. Erica Bailey 3. Ryan Clement 4. Billy Hill 5. Mikey Latham 6. Corey French 7. Speed Alton 8. Sam Raley 9. Charlotte Ball 10. DJ Powell 11. Tom Paddock 12. Megan Mann 13. Corey Swaim 14. Kevin Pollard (DNS)

The In’s, Out’s of a Multi-Vitamin By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Do you believe a once-a-day tablet can supply your body with all the nutrition it needs? With the ever-growing number of vitamin supplements on the market today, it seems impossible to decide which brands and types to take. One would never imagine that within the vast ocean of supplement choices, it would be so difficult to find supplements that truly deliver there monies worth in nutrition. So how can you determine what is best? How does someone match a product to their nutritional needs? All vitamins are not created equal. From the day you are born, your body can identify every natural molecule by its three-dimensional structure. Amazing huh? Identifying nature is “born in” knowledge. Most importantly your body identifies the nutrients that enter it by their structure. When man attempts to reproduce or alter what nature develops naturally, the three-dimensional structures simply don’t match. The controversy surrounding this fact is whether or not the body can identify and utilize these unknown structures. In choosing a multi-vitamin it is important to consider a few factors; are you digestively challenged, have leaky gut syndrome, celiac, IBS, no gallbladder, excess stress or acid reflux? When someone is digestively challenged in any way, absorption of nutrients is compromised. Nutrients taken as supplements that have a greater absorption rate would be sublingual [nutrients

diffuse into the bloodstream through tissues under the tongue] or ionic form [molecules with the correct electrical charge have a higher absorption rate]. These forms bypass the digestive tract if taken without food, so digestive issues do not come into play. Another optional form of nutrients would be supplements produced 100 percent from whole food. There is a big difference between food based and whole food. Food based usually means that in the manufacturing some food was used to acquire one or more of its ingredients, it does not mean the supplement is 100 percent whole food. In fact, it is common practice that most of these formulas are indeed man made nutrients with some food-derived ingredients tossed in. A true whole food supplement contains only whole food nutrients and nothing man made (synthetic) or artificial. The more natural molecules present in a supplement, the higher its absorption. When shopping for supplements, most individuals consider the price of the item as the determining factor to make the purchase or not. When it comes to supplements, those found in discount stores and big corporate “we sell it for less” stores, often are artificial and man made. Quality nutrients cannot be produced inexpensively; but are you really paying more? Taking the absorption factor into consideration, quality supplements actually cost less. Additionally, artificial and man-made nutrients can stress various organs like your liver or kidneys, as your body spends energy to attempt to process and eliminate them. Some research indicates the absorption rate to be as low as 14 to 40 percent [depending on one’s digestive abilities] for man-made nutrients vs. the common 90 percent plus rate for sublingual, ionic, and whole food forms.

Lastly, be aware of other ingredients on the label like magnesium stearate [a filler found in capsules], sugars, preservatives, and other chemicals. A sign of a great supplement manufacturer is the absence of these items. ©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission. DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that everything within it is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy. You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk. I encourage you to make your own health decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging

SENIOR LIVING

Programs and Activities

Deadline approaching for ‘Nina Dandy’ Cruise

On Friday, May 10, the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services is sponsoring a cruise aboard the ‘Nina Dandy.’ Reservation and payment must be made no later than Thursday, April 18. Cruise along the Potomac and dine while viewing the Washington Monument; Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials; the Kennedy Center; Watergate; Washington Harbor; Georgetown and many other beautiful landmarks. The Cost is $90 per person, which includes: the cruise tour; a three-course luncheon with your choice of selected entrées; drinks (non-alcoholic); tips for wait staff; motor coach bus driver, and snacks traveling to and from Alexandria, Virginia. Reservations and payment can be made at any of the Senior Activity Centers. For more information call, 301-475-4002 ext. 1001.

Care for the Caregiver

On Tuesday, April 16, at 10:45 a.m., the Senior Matters discussion group will meet at the Northern Senior Activity Center to talk about meeting the needs of caregivers and exploring possible resources for the caregiver. Structured like a small study or focus group, participants explore issues and concerns related to aging in a small group setting, facilitated by Elizabeth Holdsworth (LCSW-C). The group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 10:45 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Please contact the center for more information at, 301-475-4002 ext. 1001.

Balancing Act Series to run on Wednesdays April 17 – May 8

If you are having trouble with your sense of balance, there is help available. Dave Scheible, a professional personal trainer who teaches many fitness programs in St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties, has developed a program that targets this vital aspect of life. Features of the series include awareness, exercises and strategies that are easy and effective. The class will meet at Loffler Senior Ac-

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tivity Center at 3:15 p.m. The cost for this workshop is $20 for all four sessions, payable to Dave on the first day of class. For more information or to sign up call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 by Monday, April 15.

Tai Chi for Arthritis Beginner Class

Loffler Senior Activity Center will hold beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis classes at 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings from May 8 until June 26 (eight sessions). Medical studies have shown that practicing this program reduces pain significantly, prevents falls for the elderly and provides many other health benefits in a relatively short period of time. While there is no monetary cost for this class, commitment to attendance and practice at home is required for students. Space is limited. To sign up for this class or for more information call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.

Trip to see Orioles Play San Diego Padres

On Wednesday, May 15 we will take a trip to watch the Baltimore Orioles. Game time is 12:35 p.m. and pickups will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, Garvey Senior Activity Center at 9 a.m. and Northern Senior Activity Center at 9:30 a.m. Forget driving and parking hassles, take a luxury bus to the game! The cost of $60 includes transportation, ticket (seats are under cover for your comfort from sun and rain), tip for driver and snack on the bus. Stop by any of the Senior Activity Centers in St. Mary’s County to make your payment (thus reserving your space). Call Joyce at 301-7375670, ext. 1656 for more information.

Friday Morning Softball

Spring is in the air and it’s time to dust off that bat and glove and head out to Miedzinski Park in Leonardtown for a pick-up game of softball on Fridays at 10 a.m. beginning April 26. Ages 50 and above are welcome. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. 1062 for more information.

Donate your used books to the Garvey Senior Activity Center’s used book sale fundraiser. All funds raised will go towards special events and entertainment at center events. Books for all ages are welcome. Hardcovers, paperback, and books on tape in good condition are appreciated. To make a donation drop off your items at the Garvey Senior Activity Center April 8 – April 19. Shop at the Book Sale on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 301475-9677 ext. 1050.

Law Day

Do you need help with making Advance Directives? The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, in conjunction with Elville & Associates, presents Law Day on Wednesday, May 1 at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The topic of discussion will be advance directives and attorneys will be on site to answer any questions and to help prepare necessary forms for advance directives at no charge. Appointments are required, call the Garvey Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200 ext. 1050.

Defensive Driving

As St. Mary’s County grows, so does the number of drivers on the road and we witness an increase in accidents. Sometimes it’s difficult to navigate through congestion and ever-changing traffic patterns. Learn what it means to be a defensive driver, including how to navigate intersections safely, driving through work zones, and driving with large trucks. Also learn the best way to defend yourself in a crash and learn the latest safety features in automobiles. Presentation will be on Friday, April 19 at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Presentation will begin at 1 p.m. and lunch will be available prior to the seminar. To sign-up call 301-475-4002 ext. 1001. Lunch reservations need to be made at least one day in advance.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

A Journey Through Time The

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St. Mary’s County Grand Jury, 1907 Front Row (L-R): James Dallas Evans (1842-1917); Joseph Benedict Drury (1858-1952); Joseph Ford Shaw, Jr. (1839-1913); Benjamin Harris Camalier (State’s Attorney, 1849-1936); John S. Jones (1856-1936); Unknown

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer “In Maryland, Grand Juries are made up of 23 citizens and serve 4 month terms (chosen every January, May and September). Because of this long tenure, they are not picked completely at random. Instead, petit jurors are asked to fill out a form if they are willing to participate on a grand jury. Grand jurors are chosen only from those who have agreed to commit themselves to the 4-month term. For that reason, many grand jurors are retirees or citizens otherwise able to commit themselves to a 4-month term.”

Second Row (L-R): Aloysius C. Welch (1862-1936); Joseph Edwin Coad (1825-1911); James Clinton Hebb (1878-1958); J. Harry Bedford (1875-aft. 1918); Unknown Third Row (L-R): Uriah Lee Maguire (1865-aft. 1920); John H. Aud (1851-1929); Unknown; Fabian F. Gough (1859-1916) Fourth Row (L-R): Unknown; Charles Wesley Magill (1870-aft. 1920); Marshall Lyles Sothoron (1844-1923); George Brent Davis (1866-1942); George Franklin Wathen (1837-1920)

Photo Courtesy of St. Mary’s County Historical Society

The following served on this Grand Jury and are not in the picture or are unidentified: George William Graves (1868-aft. 1920); Hezekiah Duncan Burroughs (1847-1927); Joseph Ralph Barnes (1878-1947); Abraham Smith; Samuel W. Van Pelt; George H. Bankins; William H. Moore (1868-aft. 1910); William Armistead Hill (1856-1924).

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All Month Long • The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge 2013 Entries can be submitted online now through April 23, 2013. To help the next generation of great innovators, Discovery Education and 3M are looking for America’s next “Top Young Scientist.” Ten finalists, grades 5-8, will be chosen to work directly with a 3M scientist to create an innovation that solves a problem in everyday life that they will present at the 3M Innovation Center for the chance to win $25,000. For additional information and to enter, please visit www.youngscientistchallenge.com. • Free Tax Preparation Beginning in February, IRS/AARPcertified tax counselors will provide free tax preparation and electronic filing for low-tomoderate-income taxpayers in St. Mary’s County. Personal returns only: no out of state returns or returns involving farms, businesses, rental properties, or partnerships. Taxpayers must have proof of social security number and picture identification. Bring a copy of last year’s return and all income and tax related information including names, social security numbers, and birth dates for all persons who will be listed on the return. Call 301-884-8370 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment at a site near you or visit our walk-in site at the McKay’s Shopping Center on Great Mills Road (under the “Virtuous Woman Hair Salon” sign). Hours for the McKay’s site: Monday 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday and Thursday 3- to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment required at this site. • St. Maries Musica Spring 2013 Concerts Sunday, April 21, 3 p.m. Asbury Solomons (residents and family only) Friday, April 26: 7 p.m. Historic Saint Mary’s City Restored Chapel Sunday, April 28: 3 p.m. SMILE Benefit Concert - Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Solomon’s Island, (with Patuxent Voices) Monday, April 29: 7 p.m. First Saint’s Community Church, St. Paul’s Campus 25550 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown. Monday, May 6: 7 p.m. Patuxent Presbyterian Church 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, Md. (and performing Requiem by Maurice Duruflé with Festival Chorus, Chamber Orchestra, Harp and Organ) New this season: The newly formed Festival Chorus will be performing Requiem by Maurice Duruflé with Chamber Orchestra, Harp and Organ. Requiem will be performed in its entirety by the Festival Chorus at the Patuxent Presbyterian Church only on Monday, May 6th. Selected excerpts will be performed by St. Maries Musica at our remaining concert venues.

Thursday, April 11 • So. Maryland RC&D Board, INC. Awards Dinner 3225 King’s Landing Road, Huntingtown, 6 p.m. The Southern Maryland RC&D Board will be hosting the 2013 Annual Awards Dinner. The agenda for the night is: social time at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7:15 p.m., awards at 8 p.m., followed by adjournment at 8:30 p.m. Buffet menu includes: crab balls, peeled shrimp, fried

chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, green beans, rolls, tea, coffee, and soda. The registration form is to be returned by March 27. Please make checks payable to: Southern Maryland RC&D Board, Inc. Email denitra. brawner@somdrcd.org or log onto www. somdrcd.org for more information on the night’s activities. Please note that there are no refunds after March 27. • Basket Bingo Fundraiser Leonardtown Fire House (22733 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown), 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 for a regular book or 20 games. Extra books are $5 each and special books of four games are $4 each. Each person must have an admission ticket to enter. Children must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Prizes include themed Longaberger baskets. Raffle tickets will be on sale. • College Music Trio to Perform Works of Beethoven St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hal, 8 p.m. Cellist Suzanne Orban, violinist José Cueto and pianist Brian Ganz will play a program of chamber music at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The program is free and open to the public. The heart of the program will be the sparkling Trio in E-flat major, Op. 1, No. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Friday, April 12 • 29th East Coast SETP Symposium Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, 8 a.m. The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is pleased to announce the 29th East Coast SETP Symposium. The symposium will be held in conjunction with the US Naval Test Pilot School Reunion. Please visit the website for more detailed information and to register for this symposium. All SETP members, other Pax River Flight Test Professionals and aviation enthusiasts with base access are ALL welcome to register and attend. The registration fee is $40 and includes lunch. The USNTPS Alumni Association has invited all attendees to attend an afternoon/ evening reception at the Flight Deck Lounge following the symposium. The symposium will be held at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, 46870 Tate Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. and the symposium will begin at 8:30 a.m. Vice Admiral Dunaway, USN (M), Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, will be the luncheon speaker. The dress for this event is business causal or flight suit. • Co’Motion Dance Theater College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, 8 p.m. Hailing from central Iowa, Co’Motion Dance Theater presents diverse programming designed to be accessible yet offering new ideas to audiences of all ages and all levels of dance experience. A quirky sense of humor, not always associated with this art form, distinguishes many of choreographer Valerie Williams’ works. Other dances, more serious and reflective, provide audiences with opportunities for introspective contemplation. To interview dancers or Co’Motion Dance Theater General Manager Madeleine Russell by phone prior to performance, please contact Dorothy Hill,

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lead media relations coordinator, 301-9347745, or Karen Smith Hupp, senior executive director of community relations, 301-9347701. For information on performance, visit csmd.edu/Arts/ProfessionalGuests.html

Saturday, April 13 • World Carnival at St. Mary’s College 18952 E Fishers Rd., St Mary’s City, 12 to 4 p.m. The 20th anniversary of St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s World Carnival on the college’s Admissions Field, the public is welcome to partake in multicultural dance and music performances, as well as lawn sports, crafts, and enjoy foods from local vendors. World Carnival is sponsored by the St. Mary’s College SGA Programs Board. The event is free and open to all ages. • St. Mary’s Public School’s Shoe Fund Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, parking lot, 7 to 11 a.m. The Criminal Justice Program is having a yard sale to benefit the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Shoe Fund. All proceeds will be directly donated to the fund. Items will include furniture, printers, DVD players, clothing, Wii accessories, musical instruments, stereo equipment, and much more. The yard sale will be in the school’s parking lot, or inside if there is inclement weather. • Cornhole Tournament Bingo Building at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 10 a.m. Cost if $50 per team. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and cold beer for sale. Prizes are $500 for the first place team, $250 for second and $125 for third. For more information, visit www.svrsfd.org or call Gary Crampton at 443-975-2857. Proceeds benefit the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Convention. • Indoor Yard Sale The Center for Life Enrichment, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Center for Life Enrichment will again host an Indoor Yard Sale. Gently used treasures and your favorite vendors. We will feature crafts, gifts and affordable jewelry. Refreshments and baked goods. Second Saturday of every month. For more information contact Karen at 301-373-8100, ext. 826. • US Coast Guard Boating Safety Class Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Boulevard, 9 a.m. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Solomons Flotilla 23-2, will present a two-session Maryland Boating Safety Education course on Saturday, April 13 and 20. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a lunch break at noon. The class will be presented in the Lexington Park Library, Longfellow Room. Graduates of this course will receive the Maryland Boater Safety Education certificate. This certificate must be carried by any person born after July 1, 1972 while that person operates a registered vessel in Maryland waters. Students must attend both sessions and pass a final examination in order to obtain the certificate. Topics include: Introduction to Boating Terms, Boating Equipment, Boat Trailering, Boat Handling Underway, Navigation Aids, Boating Emergencies, Maryland Boating Laws, Jet Ski Operation, Water Skiing Regulations, Hunting and Fishing. Contact Gary Smith at 410-326-8377 or fsope.232@hotmail.com to

preregister. Space is limited, so sign up early. • 2nd Saturday Series at Sotterley Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. “A Taste of History: How African American Foods Influenced Our Modern Cuisine Saturday.” What did people eat during the 1700s? Come learn about the foods that were transported on slave ships during the 18th century and how they influenced colonial dishes, as well as our modern regional foods. Lecture and demonstration will be presented by the Director of Education of Historic London Town and Gardens. Limited to 60 people per session. Admission Information: $15 per person. Advance reservation required. Purchase tickets online: www. ticketderby.com • Walk MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Booz Allen Hamilton, six different locations throughout Washington, D.C. Below is the calendar listing for Walk MS 2013 presented by Booz Allen Hamilton. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information about the event. We appreciate your support in our mission to create a world free of MS. Walk MS Presented by Booz Allen Hamilton. Join more than 7,000 walkers and 750 volunteers for the Walk MS 2013 presented by Booz Allen Hamilton to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis This event, held at six different locations throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is a chance for individuals, families, and teams of friends and coworkers to come together and declare: We are the movement to end MS. Take the first step: to register, volunteer, or learn more, visit www.WalkMSNationalCapital.org or call the National Capital Chapter at (202) 296-5363, option 2. • A Community Preparedness Fair The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, Md., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of the fair is to provide important information to the public about preparing for emergencies including financial crises, unexpected job losses, seasonal weather challenges, possible area disasters, and power outages. Programs will be provided for those interested in career and financial preparedness, preparing emergency kits and plans, food and water storage, and generators, as well as amateur radio and emergency communications. County-specific information will be available. Residents of both counties are being urged to ramp up their personal preparedness kits, plans, and food storage in addition to getting involved in their respective communities through their Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), local American Red Cross (ARC) chapters, amateur radio clubs, volunteer fire departments, other related activities. For questions and additional information about the fair, please call the event coordinator, Blythe Joy Patenaude at 202-3860906 or email at pjoybaker@aol.com. The event is free and open to the public. • Yard Sale Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, 28120 Old Flora Corner Road, Mechanicsville, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you have items that you would like to donate please contact Brandi. We are in need

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of items to also sell at our yard sale fundraiser. You will be provided a tax slip. • Treasures Sale Saturday All Saints Episcopal Church, intersection of Routes 2 and 4, Sunderland, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Find great buys and gently used items at All Saints Episcopal Church Hall. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 301-855-7570. • Say Hello to Spring Festival Remax Parking Lot, 23076 Three Notch Rd, California, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Relay for Life of St. Mary’s County will hold a Say Hello To Spring Festival. Please join us as our teams hold a variety of fundraisers, including yard sale items, food and refreshments, crafts and vendor items. All net proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Tom Cavanagh at logisticks@stmarysrelay.org or visit our website at www.stmarysrelay.org or visit our website at www.stmarysrelay.org. • Spring Fling with DJ Father Andrew While School, 22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown, 6 to 9 p.m. Come out for a special evening celebrating the Eucharist at St. Aloysius Church then get your dancing shoes on and plan to attend the Spring Fling Dance with DJ at Father Andrew White School. Pizza is included. Young and young at heart are welcome. For more information, contact Bonnie Elward at bonnieelward@gmail.com or call 240-434-9757. • Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, 7 p.m. A Contra Dance sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance, featuring caller DeLaura Padovan. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun and exercise. If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $8 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No fancy or outlandish clothing is required. You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.

Booz Allen Hamilton. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information about the event. We appreciate your support in our mission to create a world free of MS. Walk MS Presented by Booz Allen Hamilton. Join more than 7,000 walkers and 750 volunteers for the Walk MS 2013 presented by Booz Allen Hamilton to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis This event, held at six different locations throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is a chance for individuals, families, and teams of friends and co-workers to come together and declare: We are the movement to end MS. Take the first step: to register, volunteer, or learn more, visit www.WalkMSNationalCapital.org or call the National Capital Chapter at (202) 296-5363, option 2.

Monday, April 15 • Youth Political Round Table Leonardtown Public Library Meeting Room, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us as our Youth discuss and debate their solutions for reducing, increasing, or keeping current Government Entitlement Spending. Topics were selected by our youth, ages 16 through 24. For more info, contact Julie Burk-Greer Youth Outreach Director at jburk@md.metrocast.net.

Wednesday, April 17 • The Impact of Micromessaging on Equity in STEM College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Dr. John M. Sine Conference Room 103/104 (8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata), -10:30 to 11:30 a.m. CSM Lecture on Closing Gender and Racial Gaps in STEM. This Career and College Readiness Event for teachers, counselors, educators and parents presents a lecture

by Community College of Baltimore County Biology Professor Dr. Tara Ebersole on “The Impact of Micromessaging on Equity in STEM.” With more than 30 years of experience in teaching and administration, Ebersole will discuss latest research on closing gender and racial gaps in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and how this research affects teaching methods. Free. Register at jandrews-walker@csmd.edu or 301-934-7824. • CSM’s Career and College Readiness Event College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Dr. John Sine Room 103/104, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. 1:30 to 4:30p.m. CSM Lecture on Preparing Students with Vital Work Skills. This Career and College Readiness Event for educators, counselors and parents presents ‘Will Your Students be Prepared…or Just Educated?” a lecture by best-selling author Chad Foster on the skills that young people will need to be successful in the 21st century. Author of “Teenagers Preparing for the Real World,” “Financial Literacy for Teens,” and “Career Readiness for Teens,” Foster will make sense of educating teens in this thoughtprovoking and entertaining presentation. Free. Register at jandrews-walker@csmd.edu or 301-934-7824.

Thursday, April 18 • Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Building, Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown, 7 p.m. The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is in need of new members. We hold monthly meetings on the 3rd Thurs-

day of each month. If interested in helping us help our local rescue squad with various types of fund raising activities please come by. For more information please call Magdaline Holmes at 301-4745-5624.

Friday, April 19 • 2013 Speaker Series at Sotterley The Barn at Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, 7 p.m. Join Mitch Yockelson of the Archival Recovery Team and Federal Special Agent Greg Tremaglio for their first-hand account of how Barry Landau and his coconspirator Jason Savedoff violated the trust of the archival profession by posing as professional researchers in order to steal over 10,000 objects of cultural heritage. Landau and Savedoff would visit the collections and secretly put documents in custom-sewn hidden pockets of their overcoats and jackets. In July, 2011 the pair was finally caught while on an expedition at The Maryland Historical Society. Please call 301-373-2280 to make your reservation. Admission is free.

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• Yard and Bake Sale The old hyperspace building, rte. 235 before the Hollywood Burchmart intersection, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hollywood Yoga and Fitness is having a yard and bake sale to benefit Relay for life. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society.

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Local Club ‘Runs the Nation’ By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “Running clubs provide a great social network in an atmosphere that is supportive of your fitness goals. Local running clubs typically offer a variety of activities such as beginning running programs, regular group or training runs, distance training programs, organized racing teams, local events calendar, and much more,” according to the Road Runners of America, founded in 1958. Their motto is “We Run the Nation.” Chesapeake Bay Running club is a local chapter, which grew out of three men who ran on base. The club now boasts 117 households. According to club vice president Paul Serra, entire families join the club, making it a multi-generational group. The club’s encourages physical fitness through running, walking and other crosstraining activities. Some members are preparing for marathons and triathlons while others are interested in fun runs and walks. Members organize weekly workouts on road, tracks and trails throughout Southern Maryland. The organization supports non-runners and experienced runners from young to old through education and advocacy. Recently, the club has offered its first 10 to 12 week training program for “all runners from well-seasoned, experienced runners all the way to those who are just starting out.” The program included a questionnaire for experienced runner, Sara Fry, “to elicit

background information, goals, and timing and location information, to help her get to know the participants, and decide how to structure the course.” The club created a new program called Couch to 5k to prepare non-runners to compete in a 5k race. Crystal and Perry Rapp, wife and husband, joined the club in 2008 in a search for something healthy they could do together. “It’s so great to have someone to run with,” Crystal said. Running with others can motivate an individual when they are not in the mood to go for a run. They’ve become friends with some club members. Club membership is $15 per year per person or $18 per family. Members receive discounts to enter races throughout the county and meet individuals with similar interests, Serra said. The Chesapeake Bay Running Club participates with other regional running clubs and local organizations. Members enter races, register participants, and manage the timer. In return, other clubs help the Chesapeake Bay runners with their events. The club offers a grand prix series of races every year, and everyone who participates in at least five races is entered to win a prize at an end-of-year gathering, Serra said. For more information, visit www. cbrcmd.org. The club meets every second Monday at Nicolletti’s Pizza in Lexington Park. Attendees receive free pizza as they discuss upcoming club activities and programs, Serra said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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• Sam Grow Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

• Motown Magic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.

• Gretchen Richie Jazz Cabaret Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 5 to 8 p.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. • Dylan Galvin and Justin Myles Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) – 7 to 10 p.m. • Derrick the D.J. Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, April 12 • The Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. • Mike Starkey Group Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 • St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s World Carnival St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Mary’s City) – 12 p.m. • Four Of A Kind Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. • Opening Day at Outdoor Tasting Room, Music by Billy Breslin Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m. • Mike Starkey’s Band Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. •Stickey Wicket Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m. • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.

Monday, April 15 • Family Karaoke Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m. • Team Trivia DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16 • Dylan Galvin Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m. • Cantina Trivia Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17 • Let’s Get Quackin Fundraiser with Super Magic Man Reggie Rice and the Superheros of Southern Maryland Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 5 p.m. • Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 • Live Acoustic with Wes Ryce Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m. • Charles Thompson D.J. Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, April 19 • Hydra FX Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 • Pounding Sand Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 21 • Gretchen Richie Jazz Cabaret after Earth Day on the Square Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 5 to 8 p.m.

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Book Review “Cats & Daughters” by Helen Brown c.2012, Kensington $15.00 / $16.95 Canada 304 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer

How many kids do you have? It’s a question that often comes up and when you answer it, you’re always careful to add in the furry ones. And why not? Your four-footed kids are a lot like the two-footed ones: they’re messy, sassy, yowling creatures with loud demands, stubborn impatience, and extreme insolence – and you wouldn’t have it any other way. Still, two-footed or four-, you can’t wait til your kids grow up. But as you’ll see in the new book “Cats & Daughters” by Helen Brown, maturity from them doesn’t always mean fewer headaches for you. Helen Brown’s daughter, Lydia , had always been drawn to those less able. When most high-schoolers were partying and playing, Lydia helped care for a handful of elderly folks and developmentally-disabled teens. She drove them around, made sure they were safe, and took them on interesting outings. Brown was forever astounded at the love and compassion that her eldest daughter bestowed on people of all walks. Yes, Lydia made her parents proud – but when she embraced Buddhism and announced that she was moving to Sri Lanka , Brown was horrified. Years ago, Brown’s oldest son, Sam, was killed in a car accident and, with the help of time and an eerily-understanding cat named Cleo, the family eventually healed. Now the comfort named Cleo was gone, Sri Lanka was in the midst of war,

and Brown couldn’t face the thought of losing another child. But a different kind of danger was lurking at home: just after Lydia left, Brown was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a mastectomy and, thanks to Lydia ’s quick return and quiet care, Brown began to mend again. Which was when Jonah stalked into her life. Certain that Cleo was a oncein-a-lifetime pet, Brown had firmly insisted that she’d never have another cat but, on one of those let’s-justlook outings, she fell in love with a cream-and-chocolate beauty. With Lydia heading once again to the monastery, Jonah the kitten seemed to be just the thing for a sorrowful house. But Jonah was hyperactive. He was demanding and he required more accoutrements than the average human toddler. And he was incredibly too independent. Just like a certain older daughter… Tired of pet memoirs that wring tears out of you until you’re exhausted? Me, too, so I’m happy to say that “Cats & Daughters” is delightfully different. Author Helen Brown has a wonderful sense of humor and that shows abundantly here, despite that she writes about scary things mixed with the ubiquitous awww-inspiring pet-and-me stories. I enjoyed her ability to see the irony in any situation and she’s quick to dial up the optimism which means – at the risk of being a spoiler - that readers won’t have to endure a sappy-sad ending filled with tissues.

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Info- vs. Scamo-mercial? By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I love listening to the XM/Sirius radio station that comes in my car. My favorite station is the one with all the old time radio shows. The commercials (infomercials) are somewhere between hysterical and scary. Now, I don’t mean the old commercials from the 30’s through the 60’s, which I love, I mean the present day commercials. Last year I listened to a commercial about diet smoothies that sounded pretty good. The description – once you get past the excitable founder of the company - even sounded extremely healthy. They were all different flavors and all you added was water. Of course they don’t give a price. Out of curiosity, I called the number to find out what they cost and how many you get. Bad idea: I called and before you even hear any computerized voice ask you to press buttons the voice says, Thank you for calling Right Size Smoothies. We have your name as…address as… you will receive your first shipment of smoothies within such and such a time. I never said one word, except yelling “Customer service, customer service” into the phone – which yielded no results. I think it’s pretty scary when you call somewhere and your address and information pops up automatically on their screen, though one of the vendors I deal with in my business has a similar set-up and I enjoy the convenience in that case. Frantically I pressed buttons to speak to a live person, or to stop the order. You can’t do that. The next day I was trying to figure out a way to cancel the order. I was scared to call back the same number believing that they would send me another sample pack. I couldn’t even find a way to cancel on their website. I ended up calling XM/ Sirius and registered a complaint and asked them to please find a way to cancel for me. They did. I haven’t heard any of their commercials in a while, but did come across a middle of the night infomercial for them a few months back. That was scary technology; some of the newer commercials can be categorized as scary medicine. Just within the last two weeks, I heard another infomercial which started out very promising. It begins with how you can be pain-free with this new medication. Of course, they had lots of studies to back their claims up and I actually started paying attention to it. I already knew I wasn’t going to call anyway. When the announcer got through to the end of his spiel, he finally announced the name of the product: Cobroxin; a soothing gel or oral spray made from cobra venom proteins. “What?!” Wow, that caught my attention! I haven’t heard it since, but it probably could work when you think about it. The other commercial I heard that really scares me is the one about the expanding diet pills. I couldn’t find the exact one online, but actually found several variations of the pill made from hydrogel, psyllium fiber, and even seaweed. I also read some reviews from people who had actually taken it – you don’t even want to know. It just sounds painful to me. Yes, I’m achy and I want to lose weight, but I’m drawing the line at cobras and seaweed. Might be my loss – but we’ll never know. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to:shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

Anytown, USA Laura Joyce Contributing Writer Steubenville, Ohio, used to be known for its “Big Red” high school football team, if it was known at all. Located near the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state lines, it’s a small town like a thousand others: it could be Leonardtown, or Prince Frederick. On the night of Aug. 12, a group of teens gathered to celebrate one of their last evenings of freedom before school started up again. The party, which grew to 50-plus teens, traveled from house to house. There was that worrisome trinity of youth culture: alcohol (and lots of it), hormones, and judgment that wasn’t yet fully developed. Stirred into the brew was a lack of adult supervision that left the teens free to make some very, very bad decisions. In addition to that volatile mixture was the good and bad of social media. Cell phones that provided both a humiliating record and an evidence trail of the events of that night. After the fact, there was also a truly horrifying video in which a teenager joked about the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl, which is the event that occurred that night and changed three young lives forever. No one disputes that she drank heavily that night, and that she repeatedly went from being passed out to semi-alert and vomiting to extremely impaired and unable to speak clearly, if at all. It was during this time, the defense argued, that the victim consented to the sex acts that the two boys performed on her. It’s the age-old “She asked for it” (or even worse, the “She didn’t not ask for it”) defense that has sent so many rape victims home from their day in court. In Ohio, fortunately, the law recognizes that being impaired, and that includes inebriation, makes consent impossible, and that makes the sex act a sexual assault. If you can’t wake up your “sex partner” she’s not a partner, but a victim; she can’t consent. The judge agreed, and the two teenage boys will be in a juvenile facility until at least age 21. Their sentences respond to part of the problem, but leave a vast territory uncovered, and that’s the role that all of those ingredients played in what happened that August night, and what role they’re playing in small towns everywhere right now. How many teenage parties were there in

Southern Maryland this past weekend, I wonder? How many parents were away or just giving their teenagers “space” to be teens? How much liquor was consumed by underage drinkers …? That makes what happened in Ohio all the more troubling, since it didn’t involve just two bad kids. Clearly, these two boys didn’t see the victim as a real person, someone who deserved to be treated with dignity and respect, nor did they—or anyone else there that night—see her as someone who needed their protection. The other 48 or so teens, male and female alike, stood by while she was assaulted. I cried. Partly, it was for the victim, of course. The humiliation, the degradation, made me feel sick and filled me with sadness. I also cried, though, because I knew there was no way that those random 50 teenagers were all rotten to the core. What happened that night, leading up to the assault, wasn’t about 50 rotten kids. It was about a perfect storm of alcohol, hormones, poor judgment, lack of supervision, and the mob effects of social media. Those ingredients are present at parties every weekend, everywhere. My question is this: what are each of us going to do to make sure that everywhere doesn’t become here? Steubenville, Ohio used to be known for its football team; now it’s known for a rape. What will we be known for? I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.

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