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“There are some young people who think it’s normal to pass out when they drink.

But these are huge health problems, especially in this community where our culture is saturated with alcohol.”

— Jenna Mulliken, with the Community Alcohol Coalition and Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The deadline to file for local and state offices in the 2014 election cycle has closed and the past week saw a flurry of candidates throwing out their names for voters to choose from but most races will only come to a contest in the general election.

Some elected officials such Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and County Commissioner Todd Morgan will win a third and second term respectively in the absence of any challengers.

The races with the most contentious primaries are in District 29A to fill the seat to be vacated by Del. John Wood and also the District 29 seat held by Sen. Roy P. Dyson.

In the senate race Dyson faces his challenger from the 2010 election in Republican Steve Waugh who nearly defeated him.

But Waugh will have a tough primary battle as he faces two St. Mary’s

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County commissioners in Cindy Jones and Larry Jarboe who also want to challenge Dyson.

In the 29A race the only Democrat on the ticket is Leonardtown attorney Dan Slade while former commissioner president Thomas F. McKay, Bryan “Puff” Barthelme and Matt Morgan are facing off for the Republican nomination.

In local races Republican Randy Guy entered the race in the last week to challenge incumbent County Commissioner President Francis “Jack” Russell, a Democrat.

Planning Commission member Merl Evans will face off in the Democrat camp against Republican Tom Jarboe, a defense contractor owner, for the District 1 seat.

In Commissioner District 2 local businessman and former board of education member Mike Hewitt will face off against Democrat Robert Schaller who once led the county’s economic development efforts.

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Former chair of the Metropolitan Commission board Joseph St. Clair, a Democrat, will face off against local business owner and military veteran John O’Connor in District 3.

There are three candidates for the county treasurer seat now that incumbent Janette Norris has said she will not seek another term.

Democrat Carrie Swartz and Republican Christy Kelly are vying for the position, as is Steve Gelrud of Lexington Park who is running as an unaffiliated candidate.

In the courts State’s Attorney Richard Fritz, who is a GOP candidate, is

facing Democrat Shane Mattingly, also a Leonardtown-based lawyer.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Joanie Williams is running unopposed, as is Register of Wills Lois Duke.

Two candidates are running on the Democratic ticket for Judge of the Orphan’s Court; Linda Dean and Bill Mattingly. Both are incumbents.

On the Republican ticket incumbent Orphan’s Court Judge Dalton Wood is facing challenges from Allie Babcock and Michael White. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Forum to Warn of Binge Drinking Dangers

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In St. Mary’s County finding out just how much young people binge drink, particularly between the ages of 18 and 25 years old, has always been difficult for health workers but they say the problem is clear and present.

“The numbers are hard to find,” said Jenna Mulliken, who works with the Community Alcohol Coalition as liaison with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

“But nationally this population are demonstrating very dangerous drinking habits.

“It’s hard to get a sample and it’s hard sometimes to get an honest response.”

Many young people in that age range who are reporting say that their concept of binge drinking can be up to 11 or 12 drinks in an hour, Mulliken said.

The standard definition of binge drinking is only about half that for males and even less for females.

County officials along with workers from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital are hoping a forum set for March 3 at the Leonardtown Campus of the College of Southern Maryland to warn of the dangers of binge drinking will get young students thinking about changing their habits.

While parties don’t really take place on the satellite campus, Mulliken said, college officials do know that parties at homes in the community are a reality and that is what concerns them.

Katherine Stormont, a public relations specialist helping to promote the event, said a local dentist who recently lost a child to a drinking binge within the last year would tell their story.

She said it shows that illicit narcotics like heroin and other opiates aren’t the only drugs that are causing fatalities in St. Mary’s.

“Binging is happening off the grid,” Stormont said. “You might have teenagers walking around just feeling hung-over but that really could exhibit a pattern of binge behavior.”

Mulliken said the message of the Community Alcohol Coalition is not to get young people who are of legal age to abstain from drinking but to moderate their intake.

Some of their behavior though, she said, can be shocking.

“There are some young people who think it’s normal to pass out when they drink,” Mulliken said. “But these are huge health problems, especially in this community where our culture is saturated with alcohol.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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MetCom Officials Warn of Possible Revenue Loss

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Metropolitan Commission’s (MetCom) executive director and chief legal counsel told it controlling board members last week that attempts to take away its authority to bring to tax sale property owners who are scofflaw in paying their water and sewer bills could cost the utility provider millions of dollars a year.

Leadership at MetCom has been trying to find ways to deal with pressure from state legislators and even community members over homeowners who find themselves in arrears on service charges by several hundred dollars could lose their homes.

MetCom has for years used the tax sale option to recoup its bills but ran afoul of public opinion when an 88-year-old Leonardtown man who had lived in his home on Hollywood Road since the 1930s faced the loss of his home for his having stopped maintenance payments on a sewer line his home was not even connected to.

Some on the MetCom board have privately acknowledged that the issue of tax sale authority has hurt the agency but have steadfastedly said that MetCom needs to retain the authority else it would have to pass costs onto paying customers.

Jacquelyn Meiser, the utility’s lawyer and public affairs officer, said estimates show that changes in how MetCom its bills could cost it $2 million a year in accounts receivable.

Meiser also said that legislative concerns that St. Mary’s County was the only county with a separate water and sewer authority were false.

In Somerset County, she said, the water and sewer authority there had the ability to take delinquent homeowners to tax sale but had chosen not to for the past two years.

The result, Meiser learned from talking with her counterparts in that jurisdictions was that 65 percent of their bills were still in the accounts receivable section of their books “after choosing not to use their teeth,” she said.

Despite assurances from the leader of the St. Mary’s County Delegation, Del. John Bohanan, that a bill would be introduced into the legislature to make changes, there has been none entered. guyleonard@countytimes.net

County Spends Half-Million On Snow Removal

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer There have only been a handful of times that the county has had to spend up to $500,000 to remove snow and this year has been one of them, county officials say.

George Erichsen, director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, said the cold weather and numerous small snowfalls contributed to the higher costs to clear county owned roads.

This season the county hired contractors to help supplement their civil employees’ efforts; this cost the county $2,000 to $4,000 an hour to keep all of those contractors on the county roads on call.

The contractors added 41 pieces of equipment to the snow removal efforts while the public works department was able to field 17 trucks to combat the winter weather.

The county laid down more than 3,500 tons of salt to de-ice county roads, Erichsen said.

Erichsen said there have only been three times since 1984 that the county has had to spend more than $500,000 to clear snow and those were because of “back to back snow storm events.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Jail Renovation Would Mean Moving Inmates

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County public works officials say they are moving to solicit bids for the first round of renovations to the adult detention center in Leonardtown and it will take about nine months to find the right contractor to do the work but when the time comes to start inmates will have to be moved to make room.

And that means transporting them in groups according to their threat level to other jails around the state who have space.

The proposed capital improvement plan the Board of County Commissioners is now considering for the fiscal 2015 budget cycle shows that the first work to be completed

on the renovation would be for security improvements in the aging facility and the installation of a heating and air conditioning system for a price tag initially of just under $3.4 million.

The county’s plans as laid out in the capital plan show that medium to high level of security inmates, approximately 64, would have to be moved first and housed in some other facility for three to six months.

This same method would be used on a rotating basis for other groups of inmates, the proposed plans stated, at a cost of $375,322 a month for operational expenses during the relocation plus another $59,202 for equipment and a van for transportation.

The estimated total cost of three months worth of relocation expenses is $1.185 million and about $2.31 million

for six months.

Last year a majority of commissioners voted to scrap a $30 million project to expand the jail and decided instead to move ahead with renovating key portions using county money.

Commissioner Todd Morgan, who opposed dropping the expansion project, said the plan to move inmates during renovation was a revelation.

“That was the first time I’d heard about this shuffle drill,” Morgan said. “There’s going to have to be some more homework done.

“With the jail project there’s always some new wrinkle.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Len Zuza Kicks Off Campaign for Delegate Len Zuza of Lusby filed on Feb. 20 with the Maryland Board of Elections as a candidate for Delegate in District 29C. His district covers the southern third of Calvert County and extends roughly through the middle third of St. Mary’s County from the Patuxent to the Potomac River.

Zuza (D) said, “I want to restore proactive and effective representation in the General Assembly not only for residents, but also for businesses, first responders, law enforcement officers, and teachers in Southern Maryland.” As part of his effort to be more responsive to residents’ needs, he indicated that he will talk with residents and businesses in his district to see how they feel about his plans to protect current jobs, protect the environment and make the area more attractive for businesses. Zuza is a strong advocate for enhancing educational opportunities for both preschool and elementary school students as well as high tech educational programs of-

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As former President of the Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society (SMOCS), he describes himself as a responsible environmentalist who will work closely with residents and businesses to protect the local environment that is so important to Southern Marylanders, while, at the same time, weighing the interests of local businesses.

Len has in-depth professional experience as a program analyst and financial manager having served as a Senior Budget Examiner in the Office of Management and Budget for 23 years and managed his own consulting business for 11 years after he left the federal government.

Zuza and his wife, Karen, have been active in various community activities. In addition to leading a successful oyster restoration organization, SMOCS, Len is on the Oyster Advisory Commission and has been on the Board of the Patuxent Riverkeeper and

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After a short presentation at the Clock Tower on his goals as Delegate, Zuza will invite attendees to Kingfishers Seafood House for light snacks. There he will look for opportunities to hear residents’ ideas about creating new jobs in Southern Maryland, improving educational and training programs that better prepare people for careers, and protecting the environment that makes this area such a beautiful place in which to live and work.

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College Pay Cap Halted For Now

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The faculty senate at St. Mary’s College of Maryland has voted by the narrowest of margins to reject a proposal that would have capped the pay of the college’s president to no more than 10 times that of the lowest paid employee at the liberal arts institution.

The 9-to-8 vote came after the proposal was made over the weekend by a group of faculty and some students who say they wanted to gain leverage to ensure that full-time support staff at the college such as maintenance personnel and cafeteria workers received a living wage.

Sandy Ganzell, a professor of mathematics at the college, was one of the groups that made the proposal.

He said the idea was that if an incoming president wanted to make more money the college would have to raise the pay of support staff as well.

It had become increasingly hard for support staff to make ends meet on a limited salary while the salaries of college leadership had increased dramatically in recent years, he said.

The proposal also capped the pay for some professors and administrative staff.

“They don’t make a living wage,” Ganzell said of support personnel.

“We’re not really fighting for salary increases for faculty.

“No one working full time should have to rely on food stamps.”

Ganzell said the lowest paid college

employee earns about $24,500 a year and the proposal would have raised the minimum salary to 130 percent of the poverty line for a family of four.

The dollar figure for that formula using 2013 federal numbers was $29,976, he said.

Ganzell admitted that paying $30,000 for a minimum support staff salary might have been one of the reasons the proposal failed its initial bid with the faculty senate.

“There are some who think that the salaries should be based on the market rate,” he said.

Others at the college who were not on the faculty senate said that proposed caps might interfere with union negotiations for pay and could also disrupt the search for a permanent college president.

Michael Cain, professor with the Center for the Study of Democracy, said despite the legitimate issues the proposal brought up the college had more important things to worry about such as rising tuition costs and its flagging incoming student numbers.

Last year college officials had to cut about $3.5 million from its operating budget to compensate for lower tuition revenues.

“I think there’s a lot of merit in it,” Cain said of the proposal. “But it’s not something we need to focus on right now.

“As for the proposal right now… I think it would cost us money.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Public Workshop on Land Use Study around NAS Patuxent River The public is invited to participate in an interactive workshop in support of developing the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS).

The JLUS is a cooperative planning effort between Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX) and communities in the region. The objective of the study is to develop a set of recommendations that will promote well-suited compatibility growth and economic development compatible with military training and operations being conducted by NAS PAX. The purpose of the second public workshop is to provide an update on the JLUS project, present the NAS PAX military mission footprint, and to obtain input from the public on prioritizing the compatibility issues, such as, land use, noise, frequency interference, aircraft safety zones, vertical obstructions, and interagency coordination.

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

On Feb. 19 Deputy Manns responded to a residence on Shining Willow Lane in Lexington Park for an assault. The victim alleged suspect Preston James Evans, 32, of Lexington Park, pushed the victim causing the victim’s head to hit a wall during an argument. Deputy Manns observed a large hole in the wall where the victim’s head had struck it.

Evans was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.

charged with Theft $1000 to $10,000 and Theft Scheme $1000 to $10,000.

On Feb. 18 Deputy C. Shomper responded to the Dollar Tree located in California, for an employee theft. The investigation revealed a store employee, identified as Jerel Tyrone Stewart, 22, of Great Mills, loaded 12 Green Dock cards with $500 each, totaling $6,000, without receiving payment and gave them to an unidentified accomplice. Stewart was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was

On Feb. 19 Deputy Anthony Cole responded to the Walmart in California for a theft. Loss Prevention personnel observed suspect Anne Marie Simms, 53, of Saint Inigoes, place several items of merchandise in a shopping cart then leave without paying. The total of the stolen items was over $240. Simms was placed under arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft Under $1000.

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On Feb. 19 Deputy Beyer responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for an assault on an inmate. The investigation revealed suspects Aaron Jamaal Hudson, 19, of Lexington Park, and Demontra nmn Molesworth, 21, of Lexington Park, entered the victim’s cell and struck him with their fists.

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Beginning Feb. 27, all Sheriff’s Office information traditionally sent out by emailed press release will be posted to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office News and Information website. The site is located at firstsheriff.blogspot.com. The intent behind the creation of the site is to provide the most accurate and timely information directly to the public and media.

Incident briefs, arrests, and media releases will be posted on the site. Additional investigative information such as images, videos, audio and other media will also be posted to the site when appropriate or when the Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with an investigation for example.

The site contains links to all Sheriff’s Office social media sites and the Sheriff’s Office webpage on the St. Mary’s County Government’s website. Windows containing the latest NIXLE alerts and Sheriff’s Office Tweets are located along the right side of the page.

Located on the right side of the page is a window where anyone can enter an email address to receive a daily summary of information from the site between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

All posted information will be archived on the site and is searchable.

Also on the right side of the page is the link “From Sheriff Tim Cameron”. Information posted on this page will be written and posted directly from Sheriff Cameron.

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Ring In and Resolve Winners 2nd Place Crazy for Ewe

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Last month, the Leonardtown Business Association sponsored “Ring In and Resolve”, an online campaign where people voted via Facebook for their favorite Leonardtown business.

For the next four weeks, each of the winners will be featured in The County Times.

Located at 22715 Washington Street in historic Leonardtown Square, Crazy for Ewe has been a neighborhood staple for ten years. Owner Ellen Lewis’ shop specializes in quality, specialty yarns. A second Crazy for Ewe store in La Plata has been open since 2007. Ellen and her staff of skilled knitters not only sell the yarn, but host classes and provide continued support for their customers’ projects after the sale.

Ellen, who has knit her entire adult life, says she’s always dreamed of owning a yarn store to make the best available yarns accessible for all.

“What we stock aren’t just good yarns for Maryland or the region. These are yarns you would see in any quality store around the country,” she explains.

She adds that her customers are modern women who are engaged with the world who “aren’t just knitting toilet paper covers.”

Beyond being an outlet for artistic expression, Ellen points out another benefit of knitting.

“So much of what we do during our day is intangible,” she explains. “Emails, phone calls… so often, there is little to show at the end of your day. With knitting, you can look at your product and say ‘I made this.’”

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gest selling points is its ability to unite diverse people through their shared love of the craft. Ellen likens the Friday morning coffee’s “open knit” to a party or social gathering.

“It’s a place to meet new people and enjoy themselves,” she says.

Knitting doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby. Ellen notes that Crazy for Ewe offers the best quality for every price point, adding that novice knitters can easily find a project for under $20.

“These days, women knit with their disposable income, whatever that may be,” she says.

Also offered are crochet and technique classes, as well as sweater classes. For those just starting out, Crazy for Ewe offers a monthly beginners knitting class.

Classes are $65 for three sessions with materials costing around $25.

Even with a LaPlata location, Ellen praises the local business community.

“It’s a tremendous place to do business,” she says of Leonardtown. “The Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) sponsors a collaborative relationship and the square offers small, locally owned, independent businesses with products you won’t see anywhere else. That’s what gives Leonardtown its character.

“This is where a yarn store belongs.”

To find out more about Crazy for Ewe, call 301-4752744. For hours of operation or to sign up for their free weekly newsletter, visit www.crazyforewe.com. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer What started as a plan to raise a little money to offset the price of a wedding has turned into a full-fledged side business for Tim Kwiatkowski and Kristen Fersch, the founders of Jar Haven.

Kwiatkowski and Fersch take old mason jars, some dating back to the 1890s, and recreate them as soap dispensers, lotion pumps and candleholders. Fersch said she was inspired by similar projects on Pinterest, which she found when she was looking for wedding decoration ideas they could make themselves.

They began buying mason jars of all shapes, sizes and colors, finding them online, at garage sales and thrift stores.

Kwiatkowski was surprised by the variety they found, he said.

As they collected mason jars, Kwiatkowski began researching them; finding that the oldest of them dated back to the 1890s and they are all American-made. Kwiatkowski got hooked on the crafts and took Fersch’s interest one step further, seeing something they could create and sell to help offset the costs of their upcoming wedding.

Making lotion pumps is a four to five day process, Kwiatkowski said. They have to ensure the metal lid is protected

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from soap, which is corrosive.

For the candleholders, Kwiatkowski contacted a friend interested in iron working. He creates the holders, which attach to the lip of the jar and hang on the inside. Once Kwiatkowski and Fersch get the iron candleholders, they file off any rough edges and coat them with rust-resistant paint.

They began selling their projects at craft fairs throughout the tri-county area in Fall 2013.

“We never expected to have as much of a demand and attention as we’ve had,” Kwiatkowski said.

So far, Jar Haven products have been sold in 25 states and two countries.

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The couple considers Jar Haven a hobby. Both work for government contractors and have no plans to make Jar Haven a full time occupation.

Kwiatkowski and Fersch are to be married in June. In the months leading up to the wedding, Kwiatkowski said they plan to scale back their operation, but they plan to attend more craft fairs later this year with their tried and true products and a few that will be unveiled in the fall.

For more information, visit the Jar Haven page on Ebay, call 301-904-5434 or email jarhaven@gmail.com sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Letters to the Editor

Is Saving Black Babies Lives Racism?

The author of the letter (“Women Have Brains and Know How to Use Them”, County Times 20 February 2014) wrote some things abut my “Abortion and Slavery” letter that I disagree with.

The author said that I thought only black women had abortions. I should have said that blacks had 18 million (32%) of the 56 millions abortions since January 1973, but I assumed most informed people already knew that.

The author wrote that women considering legal abortions “must” undergo one-on-one counseling. I don’t believe there is any law requiring that. Does he mean counseling by the employee(s) at abortion facilities?

The reports I read say most of those counselors promote abortion as the only option, which it certainly isn’t.

The author wrote that I thought women were only here to bear children, which isn’t true. God originally made Eve to be a helper for Adam (Genesis 2:20) but after the fall He gave women the incredible opportunity and awesome responsibility to continue the human race by having children. Some women may not be able to have children and some may choose not to get pregnant. But regardless of how she became pregnant, God will hold each woman accountable for how she cared for the child in her womb. Having children isn’t the only reason for women, but it certainly is an important one.

I also know that women have brains, just as I know that blacks have them. I just question whether they are using them when they choose to become murderers or accomplices by having their unborn children aborted, or enablers when most of their votes go to the Democrats. They are the pro-abortion party whose policies have resulted in at least one-third of the black population being missing.

I also know that many women and men (black or otherwise) claim to be Christians. I question that they really are when they choose to ignore that the Bible defines a pregnant woman as “with child” (Genesis 16:11) not a blob of tissue like tonsils that can be cut out and destroyed. The Bible also defines the killing of an unborn child as murder by declaring the penalty of “life for life” (Exodus 21:22-24) for that act.

The author accuses me of being a racist. I do try to reach blacks because many are descendants of slaves, and rightfully hate slavery. I hoped when they saw that abortion was similar to slavery they would turn away from it. I also hoped when they realized how many of their people were missing because of abortion, that fact too would cause them to reject abortion.

However, we live in a strange, perverted world, and some blacks are difficult to understand. They support the pro-abortion Democrats and oppose the pro-life Republicans. And some people label a person racist for trying to prevent the murder of black unborn children and trying to prevent black pregnant women from becoming murderers.

Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, Md.

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Bohanan’s Stance on the Wind Farms Last week, Delegate Bohanan stated he supports a full prohibition on the proposed offshore windfarms due to interference with radar systems at Pax, but he will settle for a one-year delay. If the project moves forward, whether now or next year, the radar system’s mission will be so severely disrupted by the windfarms that it will likely be moved out of Pax, costing St. Mary’s County hundreds of jobs.

If this scenario sounds familiar, that is because these concerns were aired a year ago during the debate over the “Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013”.

As part of Governor O’Malley’s push for more “green energy”, this act brought in the offshore windfarm, despite opposition based on its cost, risk, and impact to not only Pax, but the rest of the state. As usual, Annapolis decided to simply ignore these legitimate concerns and passed the bill with indifference towards its grossly negative impact on Pax and our county. Against the vocal interests of his own district, Del. Bohanan joined with the supporters of the act and voted for the very same wind turbines he now

decries!

What brings this sudden change? Did the delegate whose district is not only dependent on the base, but actually contains it, finally realize that Pax was and is not exaggerating the impact of the project? If so, it does not really seem he has even the slightest understanding of the nature of his district. Did he only recently decide to listen to the people of the area he proudly proclaims as his home, those who he claims to be one of? If that is the case, maybe he should be reminded of the duties of a delegate while we have his ear. Most likely, Mr. Bohanan simply saw a chance to posture for votes in the upcoming election and assumed the people of St. Mary’s are just too simple to take even a cursory glance at his record.

Whichever explanation proves to be true, it is evident that Mr. Bohanan is no voice for St. Mary’s County and is not fit to represent us in Annapolis.

Justin Thompson Lexington Park, Md.

Essential Steps to Transforming Teaching and Learning

By Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano, St. Mary’s County School District We believe that in today’s digital age, educational technology can play a positive role in preparing students for college, careers, and global citizenship, and we are committed to creating the authentic learning environments that prepare students for a future whose opportunities are still evolving.

However, achieving this goal is not simple. Creating the learning environments that mirror how technology is used outside the classroom is not a matter of simply giving teachers and students the latest hardware and software. Rather, creating the learning environments our students need and deserve requires that school systems undertake a fundamental cultural shift.

There are several essential steps which can help facilitate the cultural shift we believe needs to take place to create modern classrooms that reflect the 21st century world.

The first step is a clear articulation of the vision for the district’s learning initiatives and the steps needed to achieve them. This vision should be communicated to all stakeholders – teachers, students, parents, administrators, and community members – so they can understand the goals and objectives of the initiatives. Clear articulation will help solidify goals and objectives and create a sense of unity around a common purpose.

Next, school systems must devise a thoughtful, robust plan to provide educators the professional development they need to change classroom practice and integrate new digital resources. Customized, in-depth professional development empowers educators to effectively incorporate new technologies into instruction, which creates learning environments in which technology allows educators to differentiate instruction and students to take a larger role in their own learning.

With a strong professional development plan in place, it is time to consider the content students will use. For a successful transition from static textbooks, it is essential that educators and students have access to high-quality, standards-based digital content that is userfriendly from any platform.

Only now--with the vision, professional development, and content plans in place--is a school system prepared to make decisions about how to deliver content.

The answers to questions such as “How should we improve our infrastructure?” and “What type of devices should be bought for students?” should be dictated by the educational goals of the learning initiative.

Finally, school leaders must institute a process for measuring success and addressing deficiencies, as areas for improvement will inevitably arise. School leaders need to create a continuous feedback loop that allows them to assess progress and make adjustments if necessary.

Transforming teaching and learning with educational technologies and digital content through the steps we recommend is by no means easy. However, across the country, leaders in a diverse cross-section of school systems have embraced these steps as a roadmap for creating the lasting cultural change needed to create authentic digital learning environments.

We encourage our colleagues in the education community to adopt these steps as their own as they create strategic plans for their districts’ learning initiatives. To achieve change that advances student achievement, districts must role up their sleeves and engage stakeholders with their vision, empower educators with effective professional development, thoughtfully introduce new technologies, and evaluate results in order to continuously improve.

The time to act is now.

The signers of this op-ed are superintendents who participated in Future@Now: Roadmap to the Digital Transition, held on February 26, 2014, at the international headquarters of Discovery Education in Silver Spring, Md. They include: Dr. Dallas Dance, Baltimore County Public Schools, Dr. Linda Clark, Meridian Joint School District No.2, Dr. Valerie Truesdale, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Dr. Michael Martirano, St. Mary’s County School District, Dr. Alan Lee, Baldwin County Public Schools, Dr. Kamela Patton, Collier County Public Schools, Dr. Eric Williams, York County School Division, Albert Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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Why the Environmental Community Should Support Cove Point An open letter from Dominion’s Chief Environmentalist The environment is my profession and my passion. Because of that, I am acutely aware that producing life’s essentials is never free or without impact on our world. That is true of everything from food and housing to transportation and energy. The key is finding the right balance.

Dominion’s project to add natural gas liquefaction and export capabilities to our Cove Point facility in Calvert County is based on just such a balance. There is no question it would bring thousands of construction jobs and tens of millions of dollars in annual tax revenues to Maryland. It also has important implications for the nation’s balance of trade and international relations.

And counter to what some may say, it has long-term, quantifiable environmental benefits. Here is why.

Exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Cove Point to replace coal abroad would help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

Even project critics admit this is true based on estimates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This takes into account both CO2 emissions from burning the natural gas and the effects of producing, processing and shipping it. In the case of Cove Point, it could mean avoiding millions of tons of CO2 emissions every year.

The design of the Cove Point project also makes it good for the environment. It will have one of the smallest environmental footprints of all the LNG export projects proposed in the United States and will be built within the confines of existing facilities.

There is no need to construct a new pipeline, storage tanks or a pier to load ships. And it will recycle heat from the liquefaction process to generate electricity, thus avoiding as much as another 300,000 tons of CO2 equivalent each year.

Moving forward with the Cove Point project also means keeping a good corporate citizen on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. In the dozen years since Dominion has owned the facility, we have led the rescue and restoration of the largest freshwater marsh on the bay’s western shore and funded one of the bay’s largest oyster restoration projects. We also built the first LEED-certified building in Calvert County. And Dominion has donated more than $2.3 million to charitable endeavors in the state while supporting our employees in their thousands of hours of volunteer time.

This is not a question of either building the Cove Point project or pursuing renewable energy. Dominion is proof you can do both.

Our company has enough renewable generation in production, construction or planning to power more than 800,000 homes.

Thanks in part to $1.2 billion in investments and the ongoing closing, sale or conversion of 11 coal-fired power stations, we have one of the cleanest generating fleets in the country. Our carbon emissions compared with the amount of electricity we produce is among the lowest of the nation’s major utilities.

Cove Point also is not a proxy for the debate on “fracking.” If natural gas does not come to Cove Point, all indications are it will still be produced and go elsewhere. In fact, some of it already is. New pipelines are being built, and the flows of existing ones are being reversed to take Marcellus and Utica shale gas to the south, northeast and west. Some of these pipelines ultimately will connect to LNG export projects in other states.

The global market for LNG is real and growing. Nations without sufficient resources look to LNG imports as a cleaner, dependable alternative to coal. India, one of the markets for Cove Point’s gas, today produces about 60 percent of its electricity from coal and is poised to eclipse China as the world’s largest importer of coal used for power generation.

The United States should and will participate in that global LNG marketplace. We have enough natural gas to meet our needs and sell some to allies overseas without significantly affecting domestic prices. For that reason, President Obama made it a pillar of his Climate Action Plan, alongside renewable generation and energy conservation. Support also comes from countless working men and women, labor and business leaders, elected officials on both sides of the aisle and many, many others.

Separate the hyperbole and histrionics from the facts, and the answer is clear. Moving forward with Dominion’s Cove Point project strikes the right balance. It is good for the economy. It is good for international relations. It is good for the environment. Added together, it is good for Maryland and the United States.

Pamela F. Faggert Chief Environmental Officer & Vice President-Corporate Compliance Dominion @Dom_CovePoint

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Commissioner Weighs In on Proposed FY 2015 Education Budget

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer County Commissioner Cindy Jones (R) says she and the other commissioners must take into account county tax revenue and national education mandates when reviewing the Superintendent’s recommended FY 2015 budget, a budget that includes 31 new positions and $4 million dollars to replace textbooks with “tech” books.

Earlier this month, Superintendent Michael Martirano made a case for his $200 million dollar education budget at the Board of Education’s public forum. Jones, the only county commissioner present at the forum, told The County Times that county revenue plays a significant role in the decision-making process.

“County revenues are flat, so prioritization is key,” says Jones. One priority is Race to the Top. Race to the Top, a federal program aimed at boosting student achievement and aiding struggling schools, pro-

vides St. Mary’s County Public Schools with a portion of Maryland’s $250 million dollar grant.

One of the state’s visions for Race to the Top is to “build a statewide technology infrastructure that links all data elements with analytic and instructional tools to monitor and promote student achievement.”

Martirano’s recommended budget calls for $4 million dollars for new “tech” books, or computing devices for students, stating that replacing the school system’s textbooks would cost over $8 million dollars.

“Now is not the right time to invest $4 million dollars in the county’s fund balance to replace books,” Jones says.

Jones told The County Times that she also shared concerns voiced by the county’s public school teachers.

“It is not lost on me how they feel about being two steps behind,” she said, adding that the county is making “some movement” toward rectifying that.

The commissioner expressed concern over the num-

ber of new positions outlined at the budget forum, despite the upcoming opening of Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School. She says positions will need to be filled “sooner than later for the new elementary school,” but the number in the recommended budget was excessive.

Acknowledging that nothing is certain until the Board of Education presents their budget to the Board of County Commissioners next week, she reiterates that federal mandates take precedence.

“Considering the tightness of the budget, let’s be sure we meet the technical needs of Race to the Top first.

We are already committed to that initiative, so we need to see that through.”

The Board of Education is scheduled to present its budget to the Board of County Commissioners on Friday, Feb. 28. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

Smaller Class Size, Tech Training Priorities for Board of Ed Candidate Gaskin

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Former St. Mary’s County branch NAACP president and St. Mary’s County Board of Education hopeful John “Alonzo” Gaskin believes smaller class sizes, as well as teacher and staff training on new technologies being introduced into public education spell success for the students.

Gaskin, who raised his two children in the county, says keeping class sizes

manageable is one of his priorities.

“Class sizes ought to be as small as possible,” explains Gaskin. “When my kids were attended school here, the teachers and the PTA worked diligently to keep class sizes down.” He adds that a more individualized approach to the students can only help.

Regarding technology’s role in education, Gaskin acknowledges “while our world may seem driven by the latest and greatest technology, we have to find the most efficient and effective way to assist

2014 Outstanding Educator in Gifted and Talented Education Teacher as Leader Award Linda Ronniger, an instructional resource teacher at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School, is a recipient of the Outstanding Educator in Gifted and Talented Education - Teacher as Leader Award. The Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education presents this award to teachers who work directly with identified gifted and talented students, are pursuing ongoing professional development in the field of gifted education, and who demonstrate peer leadership in gifted education. Ms. Ronniger will be recognized at an awards celebration held on Feb. 27 in Glen Burnie, Md.

those who adapt slower to the change.”

He explains, “We can’t just throw a piece of technology at the person responsible for educating our children as well as lesson planning, etc. and expect them to be ready to use it right away. We should do everything we can to ensure that they and the rest of the staff aren’t left behind in the process of automating.

It’s a balance issue.”

Gaskin is running against Rita Weaver for the District 1 seat on the board. Weaver filed on Feb. 25.

District 1 encompasses the southernmost areas of St. Mary’s County, including Ridge, Park Hall, Valley Lee, St. Mary’s City and Point Lookout.

The Maryland State Board of Elections website states that write-in candidates may file no later than 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the general election. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

King’s Christian Acamedy Gymnasium Dedication

Photo By Kay Poiro Mike Patterson addresses the audience at King’s Christian Academy’s gymnasium dedication. The school named their gymnasium after Mike and his wife Sarah to celebrate the couple’s over 40 years of committment to Christian education in Southern Maryland.

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National African-American Read-In at Spring Ridge Middle School

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Voice your concerns about the controversial plan to expand gas operations at Cove Point in Lusby.

Photo By Kay Poiro Volunteer reader and CSM English major Sydney Coleman reads “Show Way,” by Jacqueline Woodson. This year’s African-American Read-In was held at Spring Ridge Middle School. The National African-American Read-In celebrates black literature and poetry. 2014 marks its 25th year.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools Participates in Drug Summit St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be participating in the Drug Summit for Parents: An Open Discussion on Pills and Heroin in St. Mary’s County, scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Fire Department.

Effective prevention begins with the early and continued education of our youth about the destruction that accompanies drug abuse at every level of impact - national, local, the family unit, and the individual. St. Mary’s County Public Schools is committed to building awareness among our youth on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

Drug prevention education is embedded in the health curriculum grades 1-12; DARE program, Red Ribbon Week Activities, Safety and Security Festivals, Young Driver Safety Courses, and the Prom Pledge. Through these initiatives, students are instructed on the safe use of medications, the effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs on the body, the risks involved with drug abuse, and how to make good decisions in favor of a safe and healthy lifestyle.

“It is important to build a drug prevention culture that is reflected in our homes, our schools, and our community, if we wish to secure a safe future for our youth. Increased awareness of the current trends in youth drug use will better enable each of us as parents and community members to support our youth in their decision making for a healthy and productive life,” stated Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Martirano would like to encourage parent and community members alike to attend the upcoming Drug Summit.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD to the Maryland Public Service Commission.

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Wind Turbine Moratorium Starts Vote Scramble

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The prospect of having 25 600-foot wind turbines on the shoreline of Somerset County on the Eastern Shore has elected leaders and landowners there excited about reaping a financial windfall but here in Southern Maryland officials are worried it could sabotage one of the biggest economic engines in the state.

The entire Southern Maryland delegation has gotten behind a bill to delay the project in Somerset for one year, said Del. John Bohanan (D-29B), until mitigation studies can be completed that might show how the operations of the huge turbines, used to generate electricity from a renewable resource, can be made to coexist with the radar used in the flight paths from Patuxent River Naval Air Station to Wallops Island which rests near Somerset’s shoreline.

County Commissioner Todd Morgan, who has testified before the Annapolis legislature in strong support of HB 1168, said the technology currently simply does not exist to allow radar to distinguish between the flight operations of aircraft being tested by the U.S. Navy and the air disturbances created by the turbines.

The radar systems on the base do work that is not

only critical to testing aircraft but it is also highly classified, Morgan said.

“I have been battling this for six years,” Morgan said, adding that the mitigation studies might show a way for the two technologies to share the space across the Chesapeake Bay. “You just can’t come up with science over night.”

The project is expected to come up with about $40 million of revenues over the 30 year life of the project for Somerset, Bohanan said, which is obviously a major consideration for them, but Morgan said the operations at the naval base put $4.5 billion into the state’s coffers each year and supports jobs across the bay.

The Great Bay wind project, he said, was not on the same level as Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Without the base’s unfettered operations, Morgan said, the move to bring unmanned air systems technology into the mainstream civilian market could sputter.

Making sure that effort succeeded would not just benefit St. Mary’s County, he said.

“That would bring high tech jobs to Somerset, too,” Morgan said. “The range at Wallops [Island] is tied to Pax River and the work together.

“Everyone’s working together well.”

But from the point of view on the Eastern Shore,

where unemployment is much higher and salaries lower, the financial windfall from the project would be significant and even the state’s bureaucracy believes that a one-year moratorium could doom the project.

“While the bill places a one-year delay on construction, it may result in project failure if certain federal incentives expire or contractual timelines are not met,” an analysis of the bill’s fiscal impact states.

Bohanan said the competition between the Southern Maryland delegation and delegation members on the Eastern Shore is becoming fierce.

The bill is currently in the Economic Matters Committee in the house, Bohanan said, where he and other delegates are working to get it through.

“We’re working on it,” Bohanan said. “We’re starting to count the votes.”

He said the entire delegation here is behind its passage.

The environmental aspect of the project may also be a stumbling block, he said, as the turbines could kill as many as 20 bald eagles a year which is about a third of the entire “take” for the northeastern portion of the nation for construction projects by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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BFF Pet Services Offers Tracking, Agility for Dogs

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer

Potbelly pig Ernest Hemmingway awaits his treat

Christina McCauley knows dogs. For 25 years, she was a canine officer with the Maryland State Police in charge of drug detection. She is an expert in State and federal courts in man-trailing and a national instructor for the National Police Bloodhound Association. Throughout her career in law enforcement, she certified canine police teams in St. Mary’s, Charles and Montgomery counties.

After retiring from the Maryland State police in 2010, she opened BFF Pet Services and now trains pets seven days a week.

Classes range from puppy kindergarten to advanced off-leash obedience.

McCauley says obedience classes are popular and owners are surprised at the results.

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A pet participates in Treibball training

under voice commands from its owner.

“A activity a week that helps the pet fulfill these drives can make a world of difference,” she says. “Adventure sports are the missing piece of the puzzle.”

Although BFF Pet Services primarily trains dogs, McCauley and her trainers have taught others. A potbelly pig named Ernest Hemmingway participated in novice indoor agility training and did very well.

BFF Pet Services invites people to try their offerings and figure out the best fit for their pet. For adventure sports, people can participate in up to two visits before paying the full $25 per lesson. She adds that people are always welcome to come out and watch without your pet for free. Private lessons are also available.

In the near future, BFF Pet Services plans to participate in the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) Mother’s Day weekend event and Charles County’s Bark in the Park in October.

For the calendar of classes and more, visit www.mybffpetservices.com. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.

These Home Improvements May Actually Lower Home Value

Home improvements are typically made to improve the functionality and look of a home, but renovations also can increase the value of a home. Certain changes to a home can make it more attractive to prospective buyers, while other renovations may make a home less appealing. For example, a complete overhaul of an outdated kitchen is often a smart financial move, while installing a pool or hot tub may not be worth the cost to homeowners. Separating the good from the bad renovations makes smart financial sense, and homeowners looking to improve their homes' resale values may want to avoid the following projects.

• Bedroom and garage conversions: Changing a room’s traditional function often turns off buyers. For example, turning a garage into a home gym might seem like a great idea for you, but it may not be so appealing to prospective buyers. Buyers can certainly reconvert the space, but they would consider the costs of such a conversion when making their offers on the home.

• Stylized colors on trims and rooms: Painting over unappealing colors is a project many homeowners can handle. However, some may be discouraged by a home that has too many bright colors or textures on the walls and trims.

Buyers often want homes that are movein ready, meaning they can get settled in before undertaking large projects. A living room painted in purple or zebra print may not fit the design scheme of many buyers. Dark colors do not easily disappear, and taping off and painting trimwork or changing it entirely can be equally time-consuming. Stick with neutral colors when selling a home,

even if this means giving rooms a new coat of paint before putting your house on the market.

• Outdoor hot tubs and indoor spa tubs: Many people find soaking in a bubbling brew of hot water quite inviting. But buyers often do not want to inherit a used hot tub. Although hot tubs are cleaned and maintained with sanitizing chemicals, some people may view them as unsanitary. Removing a hot tub can be labor-intensive. And much like a pool, a hot tub may not be appealing to buyers with young children.

• Removing closets: Closet space is often high on buyers’ priority lists.

Turning closet space into an office or removing a closet to make a room bigger may be fine for those who are staying put. But these modifications can be a turn-off to prospective buyers.

• Too many features: In an effort to “keep up with the Joneses,” some homeowners will over-improve their home to the point that it outshines all others on the street. There is a case for having nice things, but homeowners may struggle to sell a home that is disproportionate to other homes in the area. Practice moderation when making improvements to attract more buyers.

These suggestions are merely guidelines and should not replace the advice of a reputable real estate agent when marketing a home. Housing features and what buyers are interested in vary across the country. Some items may be desireable in specific areas but undesireable elsewhere. Making informed choices before renovating can help homeowners recoup the largest share of their investments.

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Obituaries Gary Michael Long, 59 Gary Michael Long, 59, of Piney Point, Md. passed away at his residence on Feb. 20.

Born Aug. 03, 1954 in St. Mary’s County, he was the son of the late Joseph Long of Marietta, Ga. and the late Rita Mae Lake of Norfolk, Va. Gary was married to Ruena Long for 13 glorious years. The two of them traveled extensively in the early years of their marriage and enjoyed operating their Asian Market located in Great Mills, Md. until they were forced to close due to the economy. Anyone that spent time with the two of them could see just how devoted Gary was to his beautiful and loving wife Ruena. Gary retired from his position in the Program Design and Analysis Department of the Calvert Cliffs BGE Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby, Md. with over 20 years of service and was a dedicated employee.

Prior to his employment with BGE, Gary was employed for ten years by the Liquified Natural Gas Plant located in Cove Point, Md. Gary obtained his Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland.

Among Gary’s many hobbies was cooking, which he did with flare, photography, video gaming and playing his bass guitar. Gary was an avid musician. He was previously a member of the band Vendetta which played out at various nightclubs from St. Mary’s to Calvert County. He also traveled across the country during the 70’s playing music. He

acquired many friendships along the way through his involvement with the band Vendetta. He also enjoyed spending quality time at home with his lovely wife, watching a multitude of movies, relaxing at their waterfront home, searching for sea glass, and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Gary had a way of taking any undesirable situation and turning it around, making those around him laugh and smile. He was quite the jokester and always full of wit and intelligence and always providing wise advice to his loving daughters through the years. He loved taking road trips to visit friends and family and was ultimately a very loving husband, brother, father and grandfather.

Gary Michael Long is survived by his wife, Ruena Long of Piney Point, Md.; his daughters, Marsha Strickland of St. Stephen, SC and Holly Engler-Shirey of New Market, Md.; three grandson’s, Chase Wright of St. Stephen, S.C., Layne Strickland of St. Stephen, SC and Carson Barber of New Market, Md.; two granddaughters, Lauren and Bridget Barber of Hagerstown, Md.; his brothers, Jeffrey Long of Canton, Ga. and Joseph Unick of Las Vegas, Nev.; and his sister, Christy Stephenson of Canton, Ga.. Gary was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Long and Jerry Long.

Family will receive friends on Monday, March 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Prayers will be recited at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Lawrence Young on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady’s

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We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition.

Caring for the Past Planning for the Future

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Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. 30195 Three Notch Road Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20650

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Catholic Church, 41348 Medley’s Neck Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Following services, at approximately 12:15 p.m., family will receive guests and friends at 21500 Abells Wharf Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

For those desiring, contributions to assist Gary’s wife during this trying time and contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Ruena Long, P.O. Box 363, Valley Lee, Md. 20692. Thank you.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Joshua “Josh” Caleb Watts, 26 Joshua “Josh” Caleb Watts, 26, of Salisbury, Md. formerly from California, Md. passed away on Feb. 17 in Salisbury, Md. Born on Jan. 25, 1988 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the loving son of Barbara Elizabeth Mason and Francis Wilton Watts. Josh is survived by his siblings; Joseph Watts of California, Md. , David Watts of Hollywood, Md., and Kenneth Watts of Mechanicsville, Md..

Josh was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Watts. Josh graduated from Leonardtown High School in 2006 and worked as a Barista for Zeppole Café’. He enjoyed flying, music, and witness for the Lord.

The family received friends on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 26 with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating in St. Johns Catholic Church Hollywood, Md. Interment followed in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery Ridge, Md.. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md..

Harry Columbus “Pete” Murphy, 48 Harry Columbus “Pete” Murphy, 48 of Mechanicsville, Md. died Feb. 23 at his residence in Mechanicsville, Md. Born March 10, 1965 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of John Allan “Jack” Murphy and Catherine Florence “Judy” Lawrence Murphy of Mechanicsville, Md. Pete was a 1983 graduate of Chopticon High School. He was employed as a meat cutter for Evans VanCleff and Chaptico Market.

He was also employed by Murphy’s Store. He was an avid hunter of deer and turkey using shotgun and bow. He also enjoyed fishing.

He enjoyed football and baseball and cheered on the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Reds.

His greatest love, was spending time with his daughter, Mellisa.

In addition to his parents, Pete is survived by his daughter, Mellisa Marie Murphy of Mechanicsville, Md.; his siblings, John A. “Cordy” Murphy, Jr. (Tina) of Mechanicsville, Md., Judith “Judy” Murphy Gatton of Mechanicsville, MD, and Donna Marie Marks (Bob) of North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his sister, Robin Marie Murphy.

Family will receive friends for Pete’s Life Celebration on Sunday, March 2 from 2 to 5 p.m., with prayers recited at 4 p.m., at Brins-

field Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Keith Woods on Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660.

Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Helen, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, Md. 20636 and Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, Md. 20659.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Evelyn Ruth Mills, 68 Evelyn Ruth Mills, 68 of Longs, S.C. died Feb. 20 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 3, 1945 in Grafton, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Ezra Teets and Virginia May Hartzell Kates, and step-daughter of the late Robert F. Kates.

On Sept. 5, 1964, Evelyn married her beloved husband, Roger Charles Mills, Jr. Together they enjoyed over 49 wonderful years of marriage. She was a long time resident of St. Mary’s County from 1975 to 2006, when she moved to South Carolina for retirement. She worked full-time as a devoted mother, loving and caring for her family. As her children got older she worked several part-time jobs in retail and for her niece at her restaurant. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and cross-stitch. She loved baking, cooking and hosting friends and family at her home.

In her younger years she was a great dancer and liked to bowl. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida to spend time with her mother. She was also a loyal and devoted fan of the Washington Redskins. However, her greatest love was for her family; in which she enjoyed spending as much time as possible, especially with her grandchildren.

In addition to her beloved husband, Evelyn is survived by her children, Sherri Scrogham (James) of Martinsville, Ind., David Mills of Battle Creek, Mich. and Doug Mills (Laura) of Mechanicsville, Md.; her niece whom she loved as her daughter, Jennifer Price (Andrew) of Wilmington, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Nick Payne, Joshua Krum, Mark Mills, Michelle Burch, Branden Mills, Jacob Mills, and Peyton Mills; her sister, Doris McCauley (Mike) of Georgia and her step-sister, Kathy Stephens of Jacksonville, Fla. She is preceded in death by her parents and step-father.

Family will receive friends for Evelyn’s Life Celebration on Friday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interment will be held at a later date.

The family suggests Memorial Contributions to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624 Durham, N.C. 27710.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

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We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition.

Murna Josephine McFarlen, 86 Murna Josephine McFarlen, 86, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on Feb. 24 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s.

Murna was born in Webster City, Iowa on Dec. 26, 1927. Her family later moved to St. Mary’s County where she attended Margaret Brent High School. After graduation, she worked for Dr. William Boyd and attended the Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1959. She touched many lives throughout her long career as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital. After retiring from nursing, she devoted her life to her family, fishing and her passion for hatching and raising peacocks and other poultry and birds, winning many blue ribbons at the county fair year after year and serving as the Maryland Certified Poultry Testing Agent for the county.

Murna is survived by her son, John H. Bowling Sr. and his wife Brenda of Hollywood, Md, her sister Winifred Dixon of Mechanicsville, Md., 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins all who were much loved and a major part of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. McFarlen whom she married on Sept., 23, 1967, her brother Charles Cornthwaite, her step-daughter, Pamela Hughes and a step-grandson, Billy Row. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Laurel Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

John Freeman “Teeny Boy” Mattingly, Jr., 82 John Freeman “Teeny Boy” Mattingly, Jr., 82, of Compton, Md. passed away at his residence on Feb. 22,. Born on Oct. 10, 1931 in Compton, MD, he was the son of the late Agnes Elizabeth Bowles Mattingly, and John Freeman Mattingly, Sr. Teeny Boy was the loving husband of Claudia Lee Bussler Mattingly whom he married on June 6, 1958 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, Md.. Teeny Boy is survived by his children; Lisa Mattingly Martin, Dana Mattingly Porter (Jim), John Hugh “Boone” Mattingly all of Leonardtown, Md. , Grandchildren; Jena and Joseph Martin, Jaclyn Porter all of Leonardtown, Md, and Chelsea and Devin Mattingly of Hollywood, Md. Siblings; Agnes Elizabeth Browning of Lexington Park, Md, Joseph Wade Mattingly, Joseph Donald Mattingly (Ann), Dorothy Elizabeth McFadden (Jim)

all of Compton, Md., Mary Catherine Sipe (Art) of Dallastown, Pa., Catherine Noema Hutzell of Petersburg, Va., and Genevieve Hunt (Joe) of Mechanicsville, Md.. He was preceded in death by his brother James Aubrey Mattingly. Teeny Boy graduated from the St. Mary’s Academy on 1951; he was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a Police Officer for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for 36 years retiring on Feb. 1, 1994.

The family received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, Md. with Father Thomas Crowley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Devin Mattingly, Boone Mattingly, Jim Porter, Bubby Spalding, Donald Mattingly, Joseph Martin, and Roger Bussler.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Barbara “Jean” Lacey, 74 Barbara “Jean” Lacey, 74 of Callaway, Md., died Feb. 22 at Hospice House in Callaway, Md. surrounded by her loving family.

Born Nov. 17, 1939 in Bushwood, Md., she was the daughter of the late Bernard Carroll Owen and Frances Bell Jennings Owen.

On Sept. 15, 1957, Jean married her late husband, Paul Benjamin Lacey. Together they were married 28 years before his passing in 1985. She worked for over ten years at Wood’s Food Rite as a deli manager. She also worked at Food Lion, McKays Grocery Store and the Halfway House restaurant. Jean enjoyed gardening, and often canned much of her harvest. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and made delicious lemon meringue pies.

She hosted many delicious family dinners.

Her family was her first priority and she loved to spend all her time with them. She also enjoyed vacationing in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Jamaica.

Jean is survived by her sister, Eleanor May Abell (Francis) of Leonardtown, Md.; her grandchildren, Sherry Lawyer (Chris) of Mechanicsville, Md., Richard Allan Lacey (Fran) of Mechanicsville, Md., three great-grandchildren, Paul Daniel Lacey, Colin Frederick Lacey and Brook Paige Lawyer; her son-in-law, Cecil Pilkerton of Leonardtown, Md.; and daughter-inlaw, Diane Lacey of Mechanicsville, Md..

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Carroll Lacey; and her children, Margaret “Annette” Pilkerton and Paul Carroll Lacey.

Family will recieved for Jean on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Reverend Michael Tietjen on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rich-

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ard Lacey, Timmy Abell, Tommy Abell, Tommy Lundregan, Dickie Pilkerton, and Daryl Pilkerton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 160, Hollywood, Md. 20636.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md..

Joseph Aloysius “Buddy” Johnson, 87 Joseph Aloysius “Buddy” Johnson, 87 of Colton’s Point, Md. passed away on Feb. 23 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, Md. Born June 10, 1926 in Clements, MD, he was the son of the late Mattingly Gibbons Johnson and Catherine Elizabeth Drury Johnson.

Buddy is survived by his son William Carroll “Dirt” Johnson, and was preceded in death by his son Joseph Aloysius Johnson, Jr. (Linda). He is also survived by his grandchildren; William Carroll Johnson, Jr., Michael Anthony Johnson, and Lesley Dianne Johnson, and great grandchildren; Jarrett Kyle Loeffler, Delaney Isabella Johnson, Laci Rae Johnson, Cory Joseph Johnson, sisters; Catherine Elizabeth “Piggie” Mattingly of Waldorf, Md., Agnes Mabel Norris, nephew Kevin Norris, and Dorothy Ann Russell of Clements, Md., and Mary Phyllis Pilkerton of Mechanicsville, Md., several nieces and nephews, and long time friend and caregiver Pat Lyon. Buddy served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and enjoyed a career as a painter. Buddy loved Ocean City, NASCAR, and cigars.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 6 p.m. with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. Interment will be private.

(Richard) of Dameron, Md.; her brother, James Morgan (Karen) of Muscatine, Iowa; her grandchildren, DeWayne Axtell (Valerie), Richard J. Axtell, and Jack Axtell, all of Dameron, Md.; and her great-grandchildren, Marcus Axtell, Kyle Axtell, Dominic Axtell and Alyssa Axtell. In addition to her parents, her sister, Mary Storms, also preceded her in death.

All services will be at a later date with family.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

John Lenwood Chase, 43 On Sunday, Feb. 16, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, John Lenwood Chase, age 43, of Hollywood, Md. passed away suddenly.

He was the husband of Regina Armstrong Chase.

Born April 22, 1970 in Shereveport, Louisiana, to Lawrence Alvin and Carolyn Green Chase.

At the time of his death he worked with Engility Corporation, Pax River, Md. Surviving besides his wife, are his children, LaTasha Armstrong, Julian, Benjamin, and Isiah Chase; four grandchildren: Talina, Malachi, Maleek and Zachary. Also surviving are his parents, three sisters; Margaret, Antionette, and Gwendolyn Chase, four brothers; Reginald, Lawrence Alan, Anthony and Sean Chase, two nieces, six nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Family recieved friends at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, Md. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. Interment was in St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Linda Jeannette Graham, 66 Linda Jeannette Graham, 66 of Dameron, Md. died Feb. 12 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Born July 26, 1947 in Muscatine, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late DeWayne Storms and Helen Elliott Storms.

On Feb. 14, 1969, Linda married her beloved husband, Richard J. Graham. Together they celebrated almost 45 years of marriage together. Linda was an avid reader. She also enjoyed knitting, crafting, square dancing and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers football team. She spent many years as a volunteer in Zion Lutheran Church in Muscatine, IA. She also volunteered with the Literacy Program in Iowa.

She volunteered at the Loffter Sr. center in Great Mills, Md. Her greatest enjoyment came from the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by her daughter, Tonya L. Axtell

To Place A Memorial, Please Call 301-373-4125 or send an email to info@somdpublishing.net

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Opening Weekend at MIR

It’s that time of year again to head back to Maryland International Raceway for a great season of racing! This Saturday, March 1st MIR will host a full day Test & 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, street cars, 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 & tune is over at 6 p.m. Admission is just $15.

On Sunday, March 2 MIR will host another full day Test & 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, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10am, eliminations begin at 3:00pm, and the test & tune is over at 6pm. Admission is just $15.

For more information on these events call 301-884RACE or visit mirdrag.com

Affordable Live Music Returns to Regency Furniture Stadium During The Summer Of 2014 Billboard Chart Toppers to Take The Stage At Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday, May 24 For Guitars & Stripes Country Fest Live music will return to Regency Furniture Stadium once more during the 2014 season. The Blue Crabs will kick off the summer season with the Guitars & Stripes Country Fest on Saturday, May 24th when they welcome four chart topping artists that have recently burst onto the country music scene: Frankie Ballard, Eric Paslay, Josh Thompson, and special guest, The Sam Grow Band.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 3 and can be purchased by calling the Blue Crabs Box Office at 301-6389788, by visiting www.SoMdBlueCrabs.com, or by stopping by the stadium in person. Tickets are just $30 and include a gen-

eral admission ticket to the entire evening spanning from when gates open at 3:00pm until the conclusion of the show around 10:30pm.

“It’s been a few years since we’ve had a live concert here at Regency Furniture Stadium and we are expecting a large demand for tickets,” said Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Assistant General Manager of Marketing & Special Events Courtney Knichel. “It is important to us to set a higher standard for non-game day entertainment at the ballpark, and our Guitars & Stripes Country Fest is a great example of what is to come in the future here in Crustacean Nation.”

After winning Kenny Chesney’s Next Big Star competition in 2008, Frankie Ballard signed to Reprise Records Nashville in 2010 and released his debut single “Tell Me You Get Lonely.” Ballard released his second single, “A Buncha Girls,” in early 2011. Both songs made the Hot Country Songs Top 40.

Both of his singles were included on his self-titled debut album, which was released in May 2011. The album reached #33 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and #6 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. In 2013, Ballard released his third single, “Helluva Life” via Warner Bros. Records. The song became his first Top 20 hit in December 2013.

In 2011, Eric Paslay signed to EMI Records Nashville.

He released three singles for the label, his third being “Friday Night” which just hit #1 on the Mediabase 24/7 country chart in January 2014 and will appear on his self-titled debut album slated for release this month. Paslay also co-wrote Jake Owen’s “Barefoot Blue Jean Night, “ Eli Young Band’s “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”, and Love and Theft’s “Angel Eyes”, all of them #1 hits on the country charts.

Country artist Josh Thompson kicked off his career in 2009, when the songwriter released his first single, “Beer on the Table,” and co-authored a song for John Michael Carroll’s Top Ten album Growing Up Is Getting Old. He moved to Nashville in 2005, assembled a band, and received a boost when Columbia Records signed him to the label’s country division. “Beer on the Table” became a Top 40 country single in 2009, making Thompson’s first taste of chart success. Since then he’s released several other chart toppers including his latest, “Cold Beer With Your Name On It,” which recently made it’s way to #27 on the country music airplay charts.

Southern Maryland is familiar with special guest The Sam Grow Band who burst onto the music scene in 2008. The band’s most recent CD, “Reveal,” hit No. 11 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts, with the first four singles charting in the top 15.

They spent most of the fall season on the road touring which included performances in 10 states, including Ohio, Illinois, New York, Tennessee and Alabama. When the band is not touring, they are performing for the Southern Maryland Community at one of their additional 250+ performances.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Ballard, Paslay, Thompson, and Sam Grow to Regency Furniture Stadium. The billboard music charts are currently loaded with hits from these artists,” said Knichel. “It’s going to be a great day to spend with friends at the ballpark enjoying summer and singing at the top of your lungs!”

A pre-sale for Blue Crabs season ticket holders will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Exclusive VIP packages will be announced at a later date.

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WILL YOU RESCUE ABBY?

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Alternative Options to Explore for Menopause

By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com

Abby is a 4-year-old sweet orange tabby. She was adopted out as a kitten with her brother Sebastian and the pair were just recently returned to Feral Cat Rescue. The adopters had rescued a pit bull who wanted to kill Abby and Seabastian. When Abby first came to me, she curled up in a tight ball whenever I picked her up. She has been with me for 5 weeks now and she sometimes comes to me when I call her. She likes to curl up and sleep near me. Whenever I walk over to her to pet her, she enjoys it and will start to purr. She always comes to me when I rattle the bag of treats to give her a couple of them. Abby would probably do best in a quiet home without other cats, dogs or children. It took her a long time to warm up to me but once she did, it is easy to see she is a gentle and loving girl. I hope someone will consider giving her a quiet loving home.

She deserves this. If you would like to adopt her, you can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@Hotmail.com You could also meet her at Petco in California on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. but she hates going there and is very tense.

I am hoping she gets adopted soon so she doesn't have to keep going through the adoption ordeal every weekend. She is fully vetted. Her adoption fee is $75. You would need to be patient with her and wait a few weeks for her to trust you. Once she opens up to you, she will be loving.

If you wanted to foster to adopt her for a month or so and see that she will be a sweet cat once she trusts you, please consider this.

Thanks, Diane (Abby's foster mom)

PS Feral Cat Rescue has free spay/neuter grants for cats living in zip code 20659. We also lend traps to catch the ferals so they can be vetted and returned to their outdoor home. Please call 301-475-5059 for information.

Is there is link between your diet and hormonal levels in the body?

Hormone deficiency is very common in the U.S., especially for menopausal women. Despite what most think, some easy adjustments to your diet can help the body balance its hormonal levels. There are certain foods that upset hormonal levels and those that support hormonal balance.

As we age, protein becomes very important to the body for optimal hormone balance. The body utilizes the amino acids in protein to manufacture hormones and neurotransmitters. Without adequate protein, the body will struggle to balance hormonally. High-quality protein from meat, fish, egg yolk, and grass-fed butter improve progesterone and DHEA secretion. So making sure you have adequate amounts of protein in your diet is important. Be sure to include fermented and cultured foods in your diet since they do a great job promoting hormonal balance. The mineral most Americans are deficient in, Magnesium, can improve sex hormone levels as well as Human Growth Hormone. Create a diet that includes healthy fats, unprocessed foods, organic and non-gmo foods since they have a beneficial effect. And yes, there are foods that can disrupt hormonal balance as well.

If you are attempting to balance your hormones, there are definitely some foods to avoid. We’ll start first with these foods: all processed, refined grains, and heated fats can raise estrogen to twice the normal level, so they should be removed from the diet. Regular alcohol consumption, including that so-called daily healthy glass of wine, decreases growth hormone production making in an unhealthy choice in this process. It is also suggested to avoid sugar, fresh fruit juice, and fructose since they all block

LIBRARY ITEMS Last call for Teen art contest entries

Entries for the Teen Coverflip Art Contest are due Saturday at any branch. All entries will be displayed at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery during March.

A grand prize winner and viewer’s choice winners will be announced at the Closing Reception on March 31.

Programs focus on Mo Willems books

Games, stories and crafts based on the characters and books of Mo Willems will be featured at the More Mo programs on Mar. 1 at the Lexington Park branch at 10 a.m. and at the Charlotte Hall branch at 11 a.m. Leonardtown branch will offer the same program on Mar. 22 at 10:30 am.

Evening story times planned for WoW! families

Childcare providers are visited by WoW! Van Service each month and the staff member provides a story time for the children in their care. The families of these children are invited to attend an evening story time, make a craft, and meet “the Library Lady” on Mar. 4 at Lexington Park branch, Mar. 5 at Charlotte Hall branch and Mar. 6 at Leonardtown branch.

All three begin at 6:30 p.m.

Grant basics covered in workshop

An overview of researching grant opportunities and the grant writing process will be presented by library and College of Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute staff at a free workshop on Mar. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at Lexington Park branch. The class will include a hands-on demonstration of the Foundation Center databases which are used to find grant sources.

Registration is required.

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hormone secretion when the blood sugar levels spike quickly.

Unfermented soy disturbs the delicate hormonal balance of the body, and is also the #2 most genetically modified crop in the U.S., making it a very bad dietary choice for hormonal balance.

A few other things to consider…..

When it comes to hot flashes, many women have been successful managing it with Black Cohosh since it helps regulate body temperature. Peruvian Maca is a great adaptogen that many women find helpful. The supplementation of fat soluable vitamins like vitamin A, D, and animal based omega 3, like krill oil all have positive effects on proper balance. It should come as no surprise that stress plays a role in hormonal management; stress can certainly make it difficult for the body to sustain proper balance. Managing stress levels in your life is a key factor in a lot of areas of optimal health, and appropriate levels of exercise help the body in staying balanced. So take a deep breath, relax, improve your diet, and develop a healthy lifestyle! ©2014 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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The books donated for the Friends Annual Book Sale and stored at Leonardtown library will be moved to the fairgrounds on Mar. 8. Besides volunteers, trucks and vans are needed for the move. Volunteers are also needed to help the week of Mar. 9-13, during the sale, and after the sale. Those interested should contact Jill Zitnick at 301-863-9368 or email stmarysfol@gmail.com.

The sale will be Mar. 14 through Mar. 16. Only members of Friends can shop on Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with membership available at the door. The sale is open to the public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the sale benefit the libraries.

K-9 Demonstrate Search and Recovery

Bay K-9 Search and Recovery Team will present a program at Charlotte Hall library on Mar. 8 at 10 a.m. explaining what search and recovery is. Two bloodhounds will perform search and recovery demonstrations.

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In Our Community

Library Honors Black History Month Actor/ Motivational speaker Gregg Riley portrayed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for a crowd at Lexington Park library on Saturday, Feb. 22. Riley performed excerpts from Dr. King’s speeches and facilitated discussion about their meanings and impact.

Photo by Kay Poiro

Dr. Gina Mccray Seeks to Raise Record Amount of Money for Children’s Charities During 2014 Smiles for Life Campaign Help improve a child’s life by having your teeth whitened. Sound easy? That’s because it is. The 16th annual Smiles For Life Campaign begins March 1, which means dental patients nationwide can brighten a child’s future just by visiting their local Crown Council dentist Dr. Gina McCray. The campaign runs from March 1 until June 30, and 100% of the proceeds from teeth whitening procedures done at St. Mary’s Dental are donated to worthy children’s charities, both locally and around the world. As an additional incentive, each tooth whitening patient enjoys their smile brightening procedure at a discounted rate. Patients love the unique opportunity to improve the lives of children in need while also enhancing their own smile.

Since its creation, the Crown Council’s Smiles For Life Campaign has raised over $33 million for seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged kids. Donations from last year alone totaled $1.5 million. Smiles For Life is gearing up to break new records and hopes to

reach the $35 million mark for total collections during this year’s drive.

This year also marks an exciting new partnership with Ultradent Products, Inc., that will donate 100% of the whitening materials for this campaign. Ultradent’s wide range of Opalescence whitening products and their reputation as “the tooth whitening company” makes them an ideal fit for this campaign.

“Smiles For Life allows a person to help children in need by doing something that benefits them as well,” explains Greg Anderson, director of the Crown Council. “Dr. Gina McCray and her team donate their time and expertise, while Ultradent generously provides all Opalescence whitening products. You receive a brighter smile, and, best of all, provide children with a brighter future.”

This is a wonderful and easy way for members of the community to help make a real difference in a child’s life. Dr. Gina McCray offers gift certificates for

teeth whitening, making it easier than ever to give the gift of a new smile to friends and loved ones, while also giving hope to children in need.

Half of the donations raised by St. Mary’s Dental is given to Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation, whose purpose is to provide exceptional hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families. With the balance going to the Smiles For Life Foundation for distribution among approved charities throughout the world. Stay tuned to see how much Smiles For Life is able to raise this year. Better yet, participate!

Patients who would like to get involved should contact St. Mary’s Dental at www.stmarysdental. com or 301-884-3248.

For more information on the campaign, please visit: http://smilesforlife.org/.

Joe Orlando Wins Wedding Wire’s Wedding Officiate Couples Choice’ Award WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, named Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014 for wedding officiate in Leonardtown!

The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014 recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. The esteemed awards are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their professional achievements from the previous year.

While many industry award winners are selected by the host organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the qual-

ity, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients.

“There’s no better way to start the year than by honoring the hard work, commitment and success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “It is exciting to celebrate a sixth year recognizing businesses whose clients believe they are committed to quality, professionalism and all around top-notch service. We are honored to recognize Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”

As a Couples’ Choice Awards™ winner, Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout North America and abroad. He has previously received the Bride’s Choice Award from 2009-2012, as well as being WeddingWire rated for those same years.

Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern

Maryland is proud to be one of the top wedding officiant in Leonardtown in the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire.

We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014.

For more information about Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/creative-weddings-of-southern-marylandjoe-orlando-reverend-leonardtown/981c1734be9a67b8. html.

To learn more about the Couple’s Choice Awards™, please visit www.weddingwire.com/ couples-choice-awards.

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In Our Raiders and Invaders Ready Community

to “Take No Prisoners” This Summer

By Kay Poiro Staff Writer This summer, the town of Leonardtown hosts its Raiders and Invaders Weekend, celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of the county seat’s role in the War of 1812. According to St. Mary’s County Tourism Manager Carolyn Laray, towns and municipalities around the Chesapeake will be hosting events of various sizes in support of Maryland’s War of 1812 in the Chesapeake campaign.

Raiders and Invaders Weekend will centers around Leonardtown Friday and Saturday, June 6th and 7th, with festivities spreading throughout the county on Sunday, June 8th. The event has been in the planning stages for over a year.

Laray says she thinks some may be surprised to hear about the role Leonardtown

played in the War of 1812.

“A British army unit of 1,500 launched a three-pronged attack on about 300 townspeople,” she said in remarks at the Leonardtown State of the Town breakfast last Friday. “And guess who won? It makes for a very interesting story.”

Planned activities include concerts in the Leonardtown town square culminating in a “British Invasion” tribute band concert at the wharf. Also planned are street theatre and hands-on activities. Stores in the square and around town will take part with displays and specials related to the Raiders and Invaders theme.

All activities are free, family friendly and open to the public.

“This is an opportunity to take all that traffic that comes down Rte. 5 and doesn’t make that right turn, to make that right turn,”

says Laray.

One incentive to “take that turn” is the Raiders and Invaders Passport. The free passport can only be picked up at participating Leonardtown business on Friday or Saturday. Businesses stamp the passport and, depending on the number of stamps received, the passport holder has a chance to win $1,000 cash.

“We’re getting the buzz out and hopefully it will bring people from all over to come see what an amazing place we’ve created,” says Laray.

For more information about Raiders and Invaders weekend, visit www.raidersandinvaders.com. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

Logo courtesy of the Town of Leonardtown

From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservations Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 77 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available from your local library; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

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St. Mary’s County Watersheds – Everything Flows to the Bay In a watershed everyone’s actions and attitudes affect the health of the water that flows to the Bay. Some residents are misinformed and believe that a small amount of pollution from their property will not make a difference.

Others incorrectly believe that developers, farmers, and industry are the cause of all the problems. To make a positive difference, everyone must accept responsibility for careful land management, even a homeowner with a small backyard.

Over the last 25 years, the efforts of thousands of people and the expenditure of billions of dollars have been aimed at cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay. But the Bay is still in peril. To meet the goal of a healthy and stable Bay, all of us must do our part.

Every resident in the Chesapeake Bay watershed can do something to help.

But first, we must understand where the pollutants originate.

How Do Pollutants Get Into the Water?

Bodies of water are polluted through two general sources: point sources and non-point sources.

A point source is a concentrated discharge, like the outflow from a pipe at an industrial operation or a sewage treatment plant.

A non-point source is stormwater runoff from non-specific sources such as parking lots, lawns, farms, and roads.

Over the last 30 years, many advances have been made in technology to reduce and control point source pollution. Point sources are easier to monitor because they come from identifiable sources.

Polluted runoff from non-point sources, however, can result from stormwater flowing over large areas. In these cases, it is substantially more difficult to locate the sources and control the runoff and pollutants.

This is the second in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the little booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!

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Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications.

Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners Where to get help with… can help guide you WATERSHED QUESTIONS • St. Mary’s River Watershed Association: through it while offering suggestions to improve SMRWA.org • St. Mary’s County Dept. of Land Use both the appearance and sustainability of your and Growth Management, landscape.

301-475-4200, ext. 1500 • Maryland Department of Natural Resources: dnr.state.md.us/ watersheds/surf/proj/wras.html • Maryland Tributary Strategies: dnr.state.md.us/bay • Maryland Department of the Environment: mde.state.md.us

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Issued Marriage Applications for December 2013 DECEmbEr 2, 2013

Charlene Maria Butler 53 Lexington Park, Md Glynnis Fabian Barcliff 50 Lexington Park, Md

Jasmine Kiana Tipton 22 Patuxent River, Md Andreana Jayne Kelson 20 Warren, Oh

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Stefanie Lynn O’Grady 24 Mechanicsville, Md Matthew Jon Tippett 24 Mechanicsville, Md

Donald Leroy Johannes 42 California, Md Angela Rose Callander 42 California, Md

Ashley Elizabeth Grant 23 Hollywood, Md Charles Grayson Ellis 37 Hollywood, Md

DECEmbEr 4, 2013

Brandy Ann Perry 22 Leonardtown, Md Thomas Warren Lorence, Jr., 32 Great Mills, Md

Brittany Faye Hornbeak 19 Mechanicsville, Md Jospeh Dale Coon 21 Bushwood, Md

Brian Jay Dela Curz Ganac 26 Patuxent River, Md Jessica Empis Prietos 25 Patuxent River, Md

Michael Dean Slone 31 Butler, In Joseph Bernard Myers 24 Butler, In Donald Joseph Taylor, Sr., 58 Mechanicsville, Md Bonnie Sue Cecil 51 Mechanicsville, Md Nicole Leanna Kreamer 24 Great Mills, Md Jerry Wayne McGinnis 30 Great Mills, Md

DECEmbEr 5, 2013 Christian A Swarey 25 Mechanicsville, Md Katie Ann Swarey 21 Mechanicsville, Md Jesse Benjamin Tom 24 California, Md Camille Fellmann 22 Kingersheim, France

DECEmbEr 6, 2013 Gregory Lee Johnson 46 Charlotte Hall, Md Gloria Ann Thomas 46 Charlotte Hall, Md

DECEmbEr 9, 2013 Desirae Loree Short 32 Mechanicsville, Md Eron Ryon Whitehurst-Myers 30 Mechanicsville, Md

Michael Sheldon Cahall 54 Lexington Park, Md Shawn Allen Davidson 40 Lexington Park, Md

DECEmbEr 12, 2013 Angela Marie Oates 28 Patuxent River, Md Selena Sierra Sloan 26 Norfolk, Va James Daniel Goodwin, Jr., 65 Norfolk, Va Donald Wayne Weeks 73 Norfolk, Va Caitlin Hollis Bowes 33 Great Mills, Md Brady Scott Ridgell 35 Great Mills, Md

DECEmbEr 13, 2013 Lewis Guy Yates 49 Clements, Md Melissa Ann Dodge 43 Clements, Md

DECEmbEr 16, 2013 Alan Michael Edward Irvin 26 California, Md Brittney Lorraine Knight 21 California, Md

DECEmbEr 23, 2013 Jonathan Eric Farrell 27 California, Md Christy Marie Coombs 25 California, Md

DECEmbEr 26 2013 Willie Gene Miller 69 Lexington Park, Md Jacqueline Doreen Young 57 Lexington Park, Md

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Melissa Ann Jenkins 37 Leonardtown, Md Cassidy Benson Adewumi 41 Lexington Park, Md

Ashley Michelle Cusic 27 Mechanicsville, Md Michael Allen Quade 29 Mechanicsville, Md

Ruth Paula Meyser 26 Fayetteville, Nc Shanna Marie Smythe 31 Fayetteville, Nc

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Anthony Stuart Redding 35 Great Mills, Md Helen Carson 35 Great Mills, Md

David Paul Bryner 49 Hollywood, Md Elizabeth Meeker Heuvelman 44 Hollywood Md Robert Michael Klann 53 Mechanicsville, Md Patricia Anne Dunn 51 Mechanicsville, Md Cristina Marie Coombs 32 Mechanicsville, Md James Edward Simpson 38 Mechanicsville, Md Brandon Douglas Hall 18 Opelika, Al Savana Faith Grainger 19 Bay St. Louis, Ms Katherine Grace Davis 25 Great Mills, Md Ryan Christopher Harrison 30 Great Mills, Md

DECEmbEr 27, 2013 Cheri Lyn Inverso 51 Newport News, Va Kristy Lee Presson 50 Newport News, Va Teresa Robin Brady 38 Hollywood, Md Christina Leigh Mellies 37 Hollywood, Md David Michael Brent 35 Lusby, Md Janis Kay Lankhaar 66 Lusby, Md DECEmbEr 30, 2013 Miriam Rebekah Wright 31 Fayetteville, Nc Kenyatta Laquinta Smith 33 Fayetteville, Nc

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Sign up for Corn Hole Tournament Registration and payment of $5 per person is due today, Feb. 28. Sign up at the front desk at the Northern Senior Activity Center.

What a fun way to get some exercise in while enjoying corn hole games with your friend!

Regulation Corn Hole Tournament will begin Monday, Mar. 3. Choose a team member or a partner will be selected for you. Games begin at 9:30 a.m., with practice time from 9-9:30 a.m. The winning team that reaches 21 points will go on to play the next team and each team will play 2 rounds a day. Winners with the top three scores will get a monetary prize at the end of play on May 12.

Home-style Chicken and Dumplings On Monday, Mar. 3, at noon, enjoy some homemade chicken and dumplings prepared

by Ginger at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Make your lunch reservations before noon on Feb. 28, by calling 301-475-4002, ext.

1001. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $6 for others.

SENIOR LIVING Commissioner Public Forum Tuesday, Mar. 4, at 6:30 p.m., will hold a County Commissioners public forum at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Find out what current issues they are working on and take advantage of the opportunity to present questions to the commissioners. No registration is required, walk-ins are welcome.

Pickleball The game has grown in popularity in St. Mary’s County over the past year and offers a great way to exercise while having fun.

Games are held on Wednesdays, Mar. 5 – Apr. 23, from noon – 2 p.m. at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center. Equipment is available for use. The cost per player is $32 payable in advance at the Garvey Senior Activity Center.

Advance sign up is required. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

AARP Smart Driver Course As a result of evidence-based research findings, the AARP has adjusted its Smart Driver curriculum in 2014 to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit

from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use.

This class will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Mar. 11, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Wearin’ of the Green Bash at O’Garvey For the luck of the Irish, join us for our Annual St. Patrick’s Day bash at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Mar. 17 at noon. Enjoy a meal of ham and cabbage, steamed carrots and potatoes, Irish soda bread, Watergate salad and /milk/coffee/tea.

Irish tunes to be performed by David Norris, singer of traditional Irish pub tunes. Cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60.

To make reservations, call 301-475-4200, ext.

1050. Remember to wear your lucky green!

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.

Thomas Athanasius Jarboe

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Thomas Athanasius Jarboe, son of Peter Jarboe and Monica Spink was born shortly after his father made his will on October 12, 1743. The will refers to Thomas as an unborn child.

Thomas was the youngest of eight sons born to this couple.

On November 28, 1772 Thomas married Ann _____, widow of John Baptist Lucas. On October 31, 1773 their daughter Ann Jarboe was baptized at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at Newtown where they had been married.

Beginning May 29, 1778 he served a nine month enlistment as a Quartermaster Sergeant in the 11th Continental Line. Less than a year later, another record appears for Thomas. While he inherited none of his father’s land, we do know he had a boat.

On April 20, 1779 at Tangier Sound in Somerset County, Thomas Athanasius Jarboe gave a ver-

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bal deposition to Gills Polk, a Justice of the Peace.

Rather than force you, the reader, to have to wade through the misspellings, etc., I am providing the following interpretation of his deposition.

“April 20th 1779, Then came Athanasius Jarboe before me one of the Justices of the Peace for Somerset County, being of lawful age, of being duly sworn deposes and says, that on Tuesday the 30th of March about midnight being awake on board his vessel in the sound against Dames Quarter, [he] was alarmed by seamen, two white men and two Negroes. One of the Negroes held a gun to his head and ordered him to deliver his arms for they were their prisoners.

The deponent then attended to them, but then [they] told him to lie still or they would blow his brains out. They then asked him where the keg of brandy was and he told him it was in the hold. They then ordered the other white man, by the name of Smith, to search the hold, which he did, and took the brandy with a large bag of corn and a set of Continental colors, damning them for rebels and [saying] that for carrying such colors, they must

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burn the Defiance, however then they, carrying armath(?) forward to burn her, at last gave this up….. they likewise took their muskets. M-- S-------made them promise before they gave them the vessell, never to take up arms against the King. [The deponent] confronting the Captain – [found] that his name was Stephen Mister, that when he [the captain] asked this deponent his name and being told Jarboe the captain turned his back and walked away from them. Sworn before Gillis Polk.”

In 1775, court records place Jarboe in Dorchester, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties. The last record of him was in 1783 when he was assessed in Caroline County, for 71 acres of “Cannons Chance” and he was listed as head of a family of three females. A certain Ann Jarboe, perhaps his daughter, is shown living with the Lucas family in Kentucky in 1789.

Many thanks to Randy Dunavan for sharing his research on this man.

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All Month Long Smiles for Life Teeth Whitening Campaign St. Mary’s Dental (28160 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville) Starting March1, you can have your teeth whitened for $340 at St. Mary’s Dental and 100 percent of your $340 will go to the Smiles for Life Foundation, which benefits children in need. You will receive a whiter smile and a tax receipt for your 100 percent tax-deductible donation! Thank you for your support!

Thursday, Feb. 27 Vocal Performance by Narissa Bond College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus Auditorium (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) – 2 to 5 p.m.

In celebration of Black History Month, the Leonardtown Student Association is sponsoring a performance by singer-songwriter Narissa Bond. Bond is the 2009 winner of the Hampton Roads Portfolio Awards for best album and was featured in the 2007 book “I’ve Got Thunder, Black Women Songwriters on their Craft” edited by LaShonda Katrice Barnett. She also has won numerous songwriting awards, including first place in the Oak Valley Bluegrass Music Festival Songwriting Contest for her song “Celia,” a true story about a young slave girl. Bond’s vocal style has been compared to Joni Mitchell and her songwriting styles range from traditional folk, jazz and blues to contemporary folk and pop. The performance is $2 for the public and free for students with CSM ID. Delicious soul food will be served! For more information contact Jennifer VanCory at 240725-5410 or jenv@csmd.edu.

AARP Tax-Aide Program McKay’s Shopping Center (Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) – 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The AARP Tax-Aide Program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to-middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those age 60 and older. Taxpayers do not have to be a member of AARP to use the service.

Please bring the following items: social security card and picture ID (to prevent identity theft), a copy of last year’s tax returns, and all income and tax-related information, including names, social security cards, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Unfortunately the program is not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses,

farms, rental properties or partnerships. The free service also will be available on March 1, March 3 and March 4. Additional information is available at www.smctaxaide.org.

Macaroni Meet Up Chick-fil-A, First Colony Center (45150 First Colony Blvd., California) – 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

A fun, free meet up for parents and kiddos. There will be hands-on wintery themed crafts and a special storytime with Macaroni Mama of St. Mary’s Macaroni Kid. There will be door prizes and goodie bags for moms. Reservations are not required, so you can just drop in. For more information, email carolp@macaronikid.com or visit www.stmarys.macaronikid.com.

Decompression Night at the Museum Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) – 4 p.m.

Land at the museum on your way home from work. Bring your office mates along and finish the day with a bang. There will be an awesome evening with music by Billy Breslin. The museum and exhibits will have special lighting provided by Pete Butt and Communications Facilities Co. Tickets for the event are $8 for association members and $10 for non-members. Your ticket will get you music, appetizers from Quality Street Catering, non-alcoholic beverages and more. There will be a lovely selection of wine and premium beer available for $4 per glass or bottle. Coors Light is also available for $2 per bottle. Tickets are available from PRNAMA board members and event committee members, at the PRNAM Flightline Gift Shop and at the door on the night of the event. You can also email PRNAMAEVENTSCOMM@gmail.com for information. Come out with your friends and co-workers, support the museum and help to create the new destination spot for kicking back after work!

Brian Ganz and Beverly Babcock Concert Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s Hall (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 8 p.m.

Musician-in-residence Brian Ganz and piano faculty member Beverly Babcock will perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor. Ganz will also discuss the work, which Chopin completed at the young age of 20. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact musicdepartment@smcm.edu.

TheNews Wforaterfront T imes Sellers, Buyers and You! ST. MARY’S COUNTY had 9 NEW WATERFRONT HOMES

go up for sale in January bringing their total to 70 available waterfront homes.

The price range is $99,000 to $3,945,000.

CALVERT COUNTY had 17 NEW WATERFRONT HOMES added to the market and that means there are currently 91 available, with a price range of $115,00 to a high of $2,688,000.

I would love the opportunity to work with you in getting your home sold. I will combine my experience and knowledge, with a marketing analysis, a timing analysis, and a highest price analysis to insure the best price for your home.

If you, or someone you know, is thinking of buying a waterfront home please contact me soon. The spring selling season is just around the proverbial corner. I will monitor the numerous real estate websites for all the best deals that are available, and get a list out quickly.

This will allow you to view homes sometime before others even know they are for sale!

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Dine for a Cure for CRPS/RSD Cafe des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 5 p.m.

Come for a fabulous dinner, a cocktail or just great company because 10 percent of the evening’s sales will be donated to the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA). There also will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. RSDSA is committed to finding a cure for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (CRPS/RSD), a rare chronic neuroinflammatory disorder. CRPS occurs when the nervous system and the immune system malfunction as they respond to tissue damage from trauma. The nerves misfire, sending constant pain signals to the brain. CRPS generally follows a musculoskeletal injury, a nerve injury, surgery or immobilization.

Friday, Feb. 28 HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) – 7 p.m.

Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD) is sponsoring a concert featuring “The Cousins: Mac Walter and John Cronin.” Walter, a three-time WAMMIE winner, former lead guitarist for Deanna Bogart, and opening act for legendary guitarist Johnny Winter, will be joined by his cousin, Cronin, as “The Cousins.” The two perform often in the Baltimore/Annapolis/Washington area as “The Cousins” and have sold out concerts in British Columbia as well. Their music has been described as “ultimately satisfying” and you will understand why once you have heard the duo. More info about the performers can be viewed at www. macwalter.com. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

Refreshments are available, with a donation requested. For more information and directions, go to www.smtmd.org.

Saturday, March 1 AARP Tax-Aide Program McKay’s Shopping Center (Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) – 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The AARP Tax-Aide Program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to-middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those age 60 and older. Taxpayers do not have to be a member of AARP to use the service. Please bring the following items: social security card

and picture ID (to prevent identity theft), a copy of last year’s tax returns, and all income and tax-related information, including names, social security cards, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return.

Unfortunately the program is not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties or partnerships. The free service also will be available on March 3 and March 4. Additional information is available at www.smctaxaide.org.

Annual Spring Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 1 to 5 p.m.

It’s time for the Annual Spring Dinner sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. The menu will consist of stuffed ham, fried oysters, chicken salad, parsley potatoes, sweet potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, beets, rolls, coffee and tea, and the meal will be served buffet style. The price is $23 for adults and $7 for children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free. Carry-outs are available for $23 each. There also will be a bake table and a 50/50 raffle.

LPVRS Blood Drive Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad (45945 Buck Hewitt Road, Lexington Park) – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Not all heroes wear capes … Every two seconds someone needs blood, and every donation you give helps the Red Cross do more of what it does. So come out to the blood drive hosted by the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. Please contact 800-REDCROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code 05314547 to schedule your lifesaving donation.

Off-Season Training Day Nicolet Park (21777 Bunker Hill Road, Lexington Park) – 9 a.m. to noon The GET - ON Movement is pleased to present a day of off-season training activities (OTA) to local youth. The event will focus on speed and agility drills used by collegiate and professional athletes. If you are eager to learn and desire great athletic abilities, this is the event for you! The cost is $10 per person.

The event is hosted by John Duckett and the GET - ON (Goals, Exercise, and Training = Opportunities and Nourishment) Movement. RSVP to 240-434-8249 or via email at johnd_coachup@yahoo.com.

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Sunday, March 2 Basket Bingo to Help Local Cancer Families in Need Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville) – 1 p.m.

Play bingo to win 25 filled Longaberger baskets and support the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Fairy Godmother Project, which provides assistance to families with children battling cancer. The doors open at 1 p.m., and the bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per pack of 20 cards in advance and $25 at the door. Specials and raffles will be $1 each. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. For more information and tickets, call Liz at 410-206-4754.

electronic filing for low-to-middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those age 60 and older. Taxpayers do not have to be a member of AARP to use the service.

Please bring the following items: social security card and picture ID (to prevent identity theft), a copy of last year’s tax returns, and all income and tax-related information, including names, social security cards, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Unfortunately the program is not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties or partnerships. The free service also will be available on March 4. Additional information is available at www.smctaxaide.org.

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Bay District Station 3(46900 S. Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park) – 8 to 11 a.m.

Enjoy a buffet of pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy with biscuits, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, cinnamon apples and mixed fruit. The price is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children 4 and under are free.

Comic Book Giveaway St. Mary’s County Libraries (Leonardtown, Lexington Park, and Charlotte Hall) – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day by stopping by any of the three libraries and picking up a free comic book while supplies last. For more information, call 301-8842211, 301-475-2846 or 301-863-8188 or visit www.stmalib.org.

Monday, March 3

Tuesday, March 4

AARP Tax-Aide Program McKay’s Shopping Center (Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) – 3 to 6:30 p.m.

The AARP Tax-Aide Program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and

IHOP National Pancake Day IHOP (21991 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) – 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For nearly 10 years, IHOP has been a generous supporter of the Leukemia

& Lymphoma Society (LLS). IHOPs throughout Maryland, including the Prince Frederick location, invite guests to celebrate National Pancake Day at IHOP and enjoy a free stack of pancakes! In exchange for their free pancakes, guests can donate to LLS and support its mission of curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Last year, over $30,000 was raised, and with even more IHOP locations participating this year, LLS hopes to surpass last year’s efforts! Volunteers are also needed for this event at all locations to help spread the word about LLS and ask for donations from guests. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Pesce at 443-4711613 or lauren.pesce@lls.org.

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Our Lady of the Wayside (37575 Chaptico Road, Chaptico) – 5 to 7 p.m.

Come to the Our Lady of the Wayside annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and enjoy a menu that includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, sausage, bacon, fried potatoes, coffee and juice. The price is $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free.

For additional information, please contact Brenda Russell at 301-247-1871 or rsbrssll@aol.com.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Leonardtown Fire House (22733 Lawrence Ave., Leonardtown) – 4:30 to 7 p.m.

The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper which will include pancakes, eggs, country sausage, bacon, home fries, applesauce and drinks.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Children under age 3 are free. Carry-out meals will be available.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Supper St. John’s Parish Hall (43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood) – 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Come and enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal sponsored by the St. John’s Knights of Columbus. The choice of toppings includes “Happy Face,” chocolate chip, blueberry, apple, strawberry and sausage gravy. The cost is $7 for adults (age 12 and up) and $3 for children ages 6 to 11. Children 5 and under are free. Highchairs are provided.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper St. Michael’s School (16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge) – 5 to 7 p.m.

The dinner includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits, madeto-order omelets, home fries, fruit salad and beverages. The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under eat for free.

Carry-out meals are available for $7.

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The Lineup

Vocals: Chip Guffey Piano: Tom Anderson Guitar: Troy Abbott Bass: Jay Nichols Drums: Bob Wirt

Photos by Sarah Miller

The Pax Rats Perform at the Freedom Hill Horse Rescue’s Speakeasy Soiree

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer From a two man group to a five man lineup, the Pax Rats have grown since their start in 1988.

Their name comes from the fact that they all work at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, which is also the place the band got its start. Jay Nichols and Tom Anderson started playing together in a band comprised of folks that worked at the Manned Flight Simulator at NAS Patuxent River in 1988. This band played mainly rock and blues and performed almost exclusively at the office Christmas Party with Nichols on bass and Anderson on drums and keyboards.

In 1995, Anderson founded the Southern Maryland Swing Band, a big band playing the jazz and swing tunes of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

Ten years later, Anderson approached Chip Guffey, who provided vocals for the Southern Maryland Swing Band.

In 2008, Anderson left the band. Later in the year, Guffey asked if he would be interested in forming a new group to perform jazz standards.

To round the current formation of the Pax Rats, Nichols, Bob Wirt and Troy Abbott joined the group.

They play a little bit of everything, from the Great American Songbook and Frank Sinatra standards to swing music and even a couple ZZ Top songs for the rowdier crowds.

“It’s a very eclectic mix of music,” Anderson said.

“It’s gone by in a flash,” Guffey said. “Time flies when you’re having fun.”

The group only plays once a month, with only a few special exceptions, Guffey said. All the members have fulltime jobs and families and have no desire to attempt to make their hobby a second career. They are

The Pax Rats perform at a Freedom Hill Horse Rescue Fundraiser.

available for private functions, such as fundraisers and wedding receptions.

“The key think is it has to be fun,” Anderson said.

Most recently, the Pax Rats played at the Freedom Hill Horse Rescue’s 1920s Speakeasy Soiree at Friday’s Creek Winery in Owings, Md. They have played at the Sotterly Winefest in Hollywoo, Md., for three years. Their next gig is on March 22 at the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Fundraiser at The Tides Restaurant in Lexington Park, Md. For more information, including how to book the Pax Rats for your next event, visit www.thepaxrats. com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 to 10 p.m.

Karaoke Applebee’s (4100 Crain Hwy., Bowie) - 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 28 Tres Amigos with Mickey Ramos Chief’s Bar (44584 Tall Timbers Rd, Tall Timbers) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Sucker Punch Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sassparilla Martini’s Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) - 9pm to Close Hydra FX Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Rum Runners Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) – 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Musician Protection Program The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) - 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) - 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, March 1 Tres Amigos with Mickey Ramos Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Back by Sunrise Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) - 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Hot Tub Limo Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Back Alley Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) – 9 p.m.

Tonight’s Alibi Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) – 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Hit The Deck Anderson’s Bar (23945 Colton Point Road, Clements) – 8 p.m.

The Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) - 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, March 2 Country Memories Band St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday, March 3 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m.

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Looking to build? Wonderful & wooded three+acre building lot in Hollywood with three conventional perc sites. Beautiful and private homesite just waiting for you and your dream home. Conveniently located to Pax River, Leonardtown, & easy commute to Waldorf, St Mary’s City, NESEA, etc. Call for plat or appointment to preview property.

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Real Estate Rentals 1-Bedroom - Central in-town location. All electric appliances and heat. Landlord pays water, trash removal, and sewage. 1-year lease required. References required. No pets and no children. Call 301-475-8787 for further details. $650/month.

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Preschool-Child Care Center is seeking individuals willing to substitute for classroom teachers and aides. Substitutes are “on call” and come to work when needed. We are hiring teens (must be at least 16) as well as qualified adults. Please apply in person. Located on Rt. 235 across the street from Walmart in California, Md.

Busy tax office looking for receptionists.

Must be available to start immediately.

Evening shift, Monday through Friday 2pm to 8pm. Must work weekends. Position available until April 15th. Must be customer friendly and work well with others.

Applications only accepted in person. Please come by the office, 4110 Crain Hwy, Waldorf MD 20603 to apply.

Tired of driving to the beltway to find work? Toyota of Waldorf has two openings for Express/Maintenance technicians . Busy shop with plenty of work. Must be able to change oil, air filters, cabin filters and rotate tire . Great work in a clean shop. Tool purchase program available.Great benefits ,Health Ins,401K .Pay based on experience . .A good start for a motivated person. Contact Mike at call 301-843-3700 ext 1300.

General service technician position avaliable .Must be able to perform tire replacement/ repair, oil changes, maintenace,and other related duties. Call 301-467-2973.

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer So….I am a little worried of going by any bodies of water, or any piers. Why? My husband claims he never dreams, or at least he doesn’t remember his dreams.

A few mornings ago, after my normal early morning house ramblings, I went back in our bedroom to snuggle up behind his back. About a half hour later, he jerked his arm back and seemed to push me off the bed. I thought, “Well, I guess he was getting too hot and was letting me know.” “Fine”, I thought indignantly, “I’ll just get back up.”

Ten minutes or so later, as I was in here on the computer across from the bedroom, he bolted up from the pillow breathing loudly. He said, “Don’t go near any water or piers today!” “Okay…” I said, “and why is that?” He told me he had this awful, seemingly real dream where we were near the water somewhere and there were lots of people around. We walked out on a pier with stuff all over it. Then I tripped over a chair, and fell off the pier into the dark water. He thought I would pop right back up, but I didn’t, so he said he was wondering how to save me, but the water was really cold and dark.

I said, “So, while I am being held under water by some Creature of the Black Lagoon or trapped in fishing line or something you are standing there weighing your options?!” He replied that, “No, he was going to save me – he just thought I would come right back up, and the water was really cold. ” Yeah, etc. etc… He said he woke up before he could save me, but he was getting ready to jump in just as he woke up. He did remember thinking how glad he was that there were a lot of people there and that he was glad everyone saw I tripped over the chair, and that he put out his arm to catch me – but it was not quick enough.

I told him how he had jerked back suddenly and nearly knocked me off the bed. He said “That must have been when I was trying to catch you!”. Uh huh. “I think it was more like when you pushed me and then you thought, you know that water is really cold and dark.”

We laughed all morning about it, but I was eyeing him all the same. Two of our favorite places are The Leonardtown Wharf and Chaptico Wharf. We love to watch the sunsets especially at Chaptico Wharf. Think we will be going there any time soon? The funny thing is that the next morning, I had a dream that was very unsettling and seemed real and it involved water. Later that day a group of our friends was texting trying to get a group together to see the (amazing) Sam Grow Band at Port Tobacco Marina in Charles County. We were thinking that we might go even though it was a Sunday afternoon and enjoy the band and the…water. Water?

Piers? We looked at each other at the same moment when the recognition and meaning hit us – shook our heads, and said, “Nah not going”. Are there any deserts in Maryland? Because I know I am not going anywhere near water for quite a while!

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

Catching People Doing Something Good Editor's Note: The last section of this column was inadvertently left off last week.

The column is re-printed, below, in it's full extent.

Laura Joyce Contributing Writer Years ago, when the boys were really little, a friend of mine who had older children gave me a piece of advice that has stayed with me all this time, advice that helped to shape how I wanted to parent my children. It’s so easy, especially at the rambunctious toddler and over-energized teen stages, to end up focusing on the noise (too loud!) or the mess (too much!) or the attitudes (too many!). Helping our children grow up into the good adults they are capable of being becomes easier when the focus is on the positive rather than the negative.

“You know how people talk about catching someone doing something bad?” my friend asked at the time. “One of the tricks with parenting is to make a habit of trying to catch your children doing something good.” It’s a mindset, a different focus, so that instead of watching for mistakes and bad behavior and shortcomings, you’re keeping an eye out for the moments when they are generous, or kind, or funny or hard-working or empathic. In trying to do this with the boys, I realized that it was a different way of looking at not just your children, but everyone around you, really. It has helped me to focus on the positive rather than the negative, and although there have been many times when I’ve fallen fell short, it has been good to have an ideal to strive toward.

I’ve been thinking about this ideal, and about ‘catching someone doing good’ because this month has been filled with just that: I’ve ‘caught’ so many people doing good over the past few weeks that my heart is full to bursting. In my last column I asked my readers to rethink Valentine’s Day a little bit and—in the name of love—to help support victims

of domestic violence by coming to the Center for Family Advocacy fundraiser last Saturday, or by making a donation to the Center through our web-site. You listened, and you acted: we had a full house at the fundraiser, and you also sent checks and made PayPal donations. I’ve still got that warm, glow-y feeling that comes from catching people doing good!

So many people gave their time and energy and goodwill to put the fundraiser together, to bake hundreds of appetizers and cookies, to decorate, to attend and be good-natured as we tried to separate them from their money with a raffle, and a silent auction, and all the other tricks nonprofits use to keep being able to help people who are desperately in need. I am so grateful to you all.

On the home-front, too, I saw evidence that all those years of trying to nudge the boys into making a fuss over me on Valentine’s Day—as a proxy for the women they will soon be making a fuss over for the rest of their lives—had paid off in a big way. When I came home from the fundraiser after midnight, happy but completely exhausted, I caught Tim doing something good. First, there was a heart-shaped box full of truffles, and a card with a lovely note inside, and I was truly appreciative for both. More spectacularly, though, the kitchen was clean: he’d eliminated the complete chaos I’d left when I rushed out the door to the event a few hours earlier. Between the generosity of my readers, the giving nature of the volunteers, and a son who gave me the most perfect Valentine’s Day gift ever—all those pans scrubbed clean, the counters shining, the dishwasher emptied and the floor immaculate—I am well aware: I’m a lucky woman, indeed.

I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.

The County Times

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