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“It’s a good outcome, the state will speak on behalf of the victim and the dog and Mr. Woodburn will get his day in court.” — Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron on the shooting of Tank, the pitbull.
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News By Guy Leonard Staff Writer More than a week ago a man in Ridge posted on his Facebook page that he would shoot a pitbull that he found in his yard if no one came to claim it; shortly thereafter he posted that he had in fact shot the dog after it seemed to act aggressively towards him. He posted pictures of himself with the dog he apparently shot. Now State’s Attorney Richard Fritz has said that the case may result in charges against Kenneth Allen Woodburn, 29. “The case is under investigation… we are very seriously considering charges,” Fritz said. He hinted that the charges may be coming soon. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said the dog shooting was the focus of an intense investigation with police contacting several potential witnesses. He said that his conversations with Fritz on Tuesday indicated that the state’s attorney’s office would likely charge Woodburn with shooting the dog, whose name was Tank, but also recharging him for a weapons
violation several years ago that was not prosecuted. Cameron said the incident’s garnering of widespread attention on social media led to not only a strong emotional response from the community but attention from law enforcement who started investigating it as an animal cruelty complaint. Animal cruelty is now a felony in Maryland. “It was obviously high profile on social media,” Cameron said. “That brought it to the forefront. “It’s a good outcome, the state will speak on behalf of the victim and the dog and Mr. Woodburn will get his day in court.” The shooting of Tank has also spawned an on-line petition, known as Justice for Tank, pushing for prosecution by the state. The petition so far claims to have more than 20,000 signatures with some coming from countries like the United Kingdom, Brazil and Chile as well as within the United States. Attempts to contact Woodburn through Facebook were unsuccessful. guyleonard@countrytimes.net Photo courtesy of Facebook.com
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Man Facing Burglary Charges Dead By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police went to serve a warrant on a man suspected on multiple burglary counts March 21 in the Medley’s Neck area but he fled into the basement of the Hampton Farm Road house and shot himself, police said. Police sources with knowledge of the case have identified the man as Kenneth Michael Woodburn, 24. St. Mary’s County sheriff’s deputies attempted to serve a warrant on Woodburn for failing to appear in Circuit Court; they were also seeking him in connection with “several recent burglaries,” according to the sheriff’s office. When detectives entered the home in search of Woodburn they followed him to the basement of the home where he shot himself while the detectives were there, police said.
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Detectives with the county sheriff’s office Criminal Investigation Division cordon off the home where a burglary suspect reportedly shot and killed himself when police confronted him in the basement March 20.
The detectives tried to save Woodburn’s life, police reported, and requested an ambulance; when medical responders arrived they pronounced Woodburn to be dead. Police say they are continuing the investigation into Woodburn’s death.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A former county sheriff’s office deputy wants the courts to decide whether he should get disability retirement benefits denied him by the county after he claimed he suffered post traumatic stress affects from a 2012 shooting in which he was forced to shoot a suspect who assaulted him. Michael George was terminated from the sheriff’s office Feb. 26 from the sheriff’s office for “non-disciplinary reasons” according to Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron. A day after his dismissal from the agency, George, who was named deputy of the year for 2012, filed a motion for judicial review with the county Circuit Court. George served as a K-9 officer while with the sheriff’s office and complained of severe anxiety and gastrointestinal problems after the Sept. 29, 2012 shooting and was awarded temporary full disability benefits back in June of 2013 by the local worker’s compensation commission. The incident involving Stephen R. Wycoff began outside the man’s home when George and Cpl. William Rishel responded to complaints of a man setting fire to things in the Sugar Maple Court neighborhood of Wildewood and threatening to kill people. A melee ensued between Wycoff and George and Rishel in which Wycoff eventually began raining blows down on George;
when George went for his weapon Wycoff attempted to knock the weapon away and George discharged his gun multiple times, killing Wycoff. A psychologist’s report from last year showed that George had developed post traumatic stress disorder symptoms and stated that George had said he felt “not … cared for by his department and thinking that the department was more interested in risk management than in caring for him.” Court documents showed that George had told therapists he had a waning interest in police work and his anxiety, even around other police officers, was a hinderance to his duties; this all stemmed from the post traumatic affects of the shooting, George and his legal counsel claimed. Another psychiatrist, however reported in court documents that he found George had discontinued his psychological and physical therapy “prematurely” eventhough evidence showed treatment was serving him well. “Given that Cpl. George has a treatable condition, was documented to improve with treatment and was documented to have resolution to his most imparing symptoms… my opinion is that he is not permanently and totally disabled from returning to work as a deputy sheriff,” wrote Dr. Stephen Siebert, a psychiatrist. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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It’s been nearly three years since Deondre “Gus” Hawkins was shot and killed on Sell Drive in Lexington Park but still local police have made no arrests or moved for any indictment of suspects in the young man’s slaying. Capt. Terry Black, commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, said that the case remains an open one that continues to be a prime focus of detectives’ time and efforts. “We just reinterviewed 15 people associated with the case,” Black told The County Times. “We have no additional information or any new investigative leads at this time.” A police report obtained by Hawkins mother, Phyllis Clark, who has steadfastly tried to keep alive the memory of her son for the past several years, shows the extent to which the police have gone to find and capture Hawkins’ killer. The report details a deep and complicated investigation of Hawkins’ relationship with factions in the community and that his running afoul of some of those elements may have, at least according to some confidential informants, led to his killing. The report names specific people as suspects, with various levels of responsibility for Hawkins’ slaying but Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said that simply being a suspect in an investigation is not always enough. “It’s always been on the forefront,” Cameron said of the investigation. “But having a suspect doesn’t necessarily mean that you have probable cause to make an arrest.” Cameron said arresting a suspect before police know charges will hold up in court could jeopardize the entire investigation. Because no one in the 60-page report has been charged, The County Times has withheld releasing the names publicly.
Police have collected finger prints from the car Hawkins was driving the night he was killed and were able to find shell casings from the area; several witnesses told police they heard multiple gunshots that evening but none were able to say who fired those shots, according to the report. Some people interviewed by police said that Hawkins was likely killed over his relationship with a girl or over marijuana. Clark said she knew her son smoked marijuana occasionally but he was in no way involved in criminality so much as to be the target for a killing. “He was no menace to society,” Clark said. The investigation also revealed that Hawkins often got into fights with rival factions in the community known to police, though he seems to never have been involved with any one group in particular. His mother has long claimed that her son was killed because he was a newcomer in St. Mary’s County where he was mistrusted by nefarious elements. The report shows that police have been told several versions of the reasons for Hawkins’ killing. Yet another confidential informant told police that Hawkins was killed because of an assault that had taken place at a local convenience store that involved the victim and members of a local criminal gang known as the “Redgate Boys.” This same confidential informant told police that the night Hawkins was killed that he was dropping off a female acquaintance just before the shots were fired. The informant told police that the incident may have been an ambush. Cameron said his agency continues to make solving the case a top priority. “I don’t think we’re ready to move forward to a trial,” Cameron said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Drug Summit for Parents Available for Viewing Due to an overwhelming request from citizens the Drug Summit for Parents, held on March 7, will be aired on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95) and be available on the county’s YouTube channel. The summit, which attracted over 500 citizens to the Hollywood Volunteer Fired Department’s social hall, was held to address the increasing problem of heroin and pills in the county. A panel spoke about pathways in which parents could utilize to help address the situation with their children. The summit will be shown on SMCG TV 95 (on Metrocast Cable) this weekend. The one hour program will air on Saturday, March 22 at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, March 23, at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. For those without access to Metrocast cable you can view the live feed on the SMCG TV 95 webpage at http://www.stmarysmd.com/broadcast.asp. Click the LIVE link at the top of the page. For those with Apple or other devices not compatible with Microsoft Media Player, or who wish to view the summit at a time other than that scheduled on SMCG TV 95, can do so by directly viewing the program on our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/ StMarysCoMDGov?feature=mhee.
Guiding Good Choices Workshops to be Offered Parents to Learn How to Keep Their Kids Drug Free On the heels of the recent Drug Summit for Parents, parents and caregivers in St. Mary’s County are invited to participate in a series of free interactive workshops, which explores the challenges and skills in navigating adolescents through the important “drugfree” years. Guiding Good Choices (GGC) is a nationally recognized program that encourages participants to work together, with a certified facilitator, to identify opportunities within these years, to reduce family conflict, build family bonds, establish clear and consistent guidelines and teach children skills to resist peer influence. The program is tailored for parents and caregivers of children ages 9-14, but is fun and relevant for parents of children of any age. GGC will be offered on five consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., May 7 through June 4. The workshops will be held at Jobs Connections, 46940 South Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park. The training and materials are free, but registration is required. Each set of classes also offers free child care and free transportation for those in the Lexington Park, Great Mills and Park Hall areas. Program materials are provided through a grant from the State of Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. A light dinner and refreshments will also be provided. For more information or to register, please contact the Department of Aging & Human Services, Division of Human Services at 301-475-4200, ext. 1681 or e-mail Matt Reisdorph at Matt.Reisdorph@ stmarysmd.com.
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News Metcom Hearing to Discuss Increased Charges April 8 By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Early next month the Metropolitan Commission will hold a public hearing for comments on its operating and capital budgets as well as its proposed rate increases for water and sewer services. Charges for one-time connection fees to one of MetCom’s lines are proposed to go up significantly. A residential sewer hook up would cost $4,951.14 under the proposed rate increases — the current cost is $3,712. A residential water service hook up would cost $7,052 as opposed to the current cost of $4,111.83. Commercial customers that now pay $4,455.37 for a sewage hook up would pay $5,941.37 under the proposed increases — for commercial water hook up they would pay $8,462.40 as opposed to the current $4,934.20. Rates for sewage and water services have gone up in nearly every category, according to proposed figures from MetCom; metered sewage customers would see about a $1
increase in their monthly charges from $29.48 to $30.56. Non-metered customers would see about the same increase from $34.56 to $35.83. Water service rates are set to increase from $18.42 a month for metered customers to $18.84; non-metered customers’ rates would rise from $23.03 a month to $23.55. Rates for septage haulers remains unchanged under the proposal from the current rates. System improvement charges are also set to increase for residential and commercial customers alike. For sewer services residents would pay nearly $1 per equivalent dwelling unit per month more as would commercial customers. About the same level of increase would occur for improvements to the water system for both customer bases as well. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. at the MetCom administrative headquarters at 23121 Camden Way in California. guyleonard@countytimes.net
A Maryland Day Wish for You On March 25th in 1634, the first European settlers landed in the Province of Maryland, the third English colony to be settled in the New World. They first set foot in Maryland on St. Clement’s Island. Later the colonists sailed back down the Potomac to settle at St. Mary’s City. In 1916, the Maryland General Assembly authorized “Maryland Day” as a legal holiday in the State. Each year as your Commissioner President, I would conduct a Board of County Commissioners meeting during Maryland Day week at the State House in St. Mary’s City to commemorate our extraordinary history and St. Mary’s leadership role in the founding of our nation and religious tolerance in the new world. This year, as St. Mary’s County citizens we can once again guide the future of our great state by sending to Annapolis experienced leadership routed in the principles of our Maryland’s mother county.
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State Fire Marshals Office investigators have arrested a 71-year-old man for allegedly setting fire to a home in Laurel Grove over the weekend. According to charging documents filed by state fire investigators they quickly identified Thomas Greene as a likely suspect in the March 21 blaze when they began examining the defendant’s truck, which was still at the scene, because it “had a heavy odor of fuel inside.” When investigators interviewed Greene he admitted that he set fire to the home intentionally, charging documents stated. “He said that he started it in preparation to build his own house on the property,” Deputy Fire Marshal Melissa Bean wrote in a statement of probable cause against Greene. “I asked Greene if he owned the land and he said he did not.” Greene also told police that he knew who actually owned the land but that the owners did not know that he planned to burn the structure. As investigators continued to question him, Greene told them he used paper and kerosene as accelerants for the blaze and a
cigarette lighter to start it. Greene told fire marshals that he set the fire in the front room; investigator described the house as a vacant single-family dwelling, according to court papers. Greene went on to say he started the fire around 8 a.m. and sat on the sitting on the steps of a nearby trailer to watch it burn, court papers stated. Greene told investigators he watched the fire to make sure it did not spread; fire marshals told him it had moved to nearby brush. “[I] asked if he had planned to call the fire department; he did not respond,” Bean wrote in charging documents. Fire marshals said the fire brought first responders from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown and Seventh District fire companies to combat it; it took them about 20 minutes to extinguish it. Damage to the structure was about $25,000, fire marshals estimated. Greene has been charged with first-degree arson and faces up to 30 years in jail and the possibility of a $50,000 fine if convicted. He remains incarcerated at the county’s adult detention center. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography Ronald Davis Pope, age 49, of Mechanicsville, pleaded guilty on Monday to production of child pornography. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Stephen E. Vogt of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron; and St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Richard Fritz. According to Pope’s plea agreement, from Feb. through May 2013, Pope lived with a family and shared a bathroom with the victim, a 14 year old male. Pope placed a watch containing a hidden camera in the bathroom and recorded the victim in the shower and using the bathroom. The camera was placed in a location that allowed Pope to capture videos focused on the victim’s genital area. Pope then transferred the videos to his computer and cellular phone. The victim was not aware that he was being recorded. On May 2, 2013, federal and state law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at Pope’s residence and seized electronic devices, including Pope’s cellular phone and laptop computer. A forensic analysis of the SD card found in the cellular phone and the laptop recovered a total of 18 videos depicting the victim dressing, undressing, showering and using the restroom. The victim’s penis is exposed in at least 12 of the videos. At least one of the five videos found on the laptop appears to be part of the same video recovered on the cellular phone.
On May 7, 2013, a package addressed to Pope arrived at his residence. The package contained a weather clock hidden camera purchased on May 1, 2013, one day before Pope’s arrest. Later that month, one of Pope’s family members retrieved a package from a post office box belonging to Pope, which contained an HD clock DVR, USB cord and a micro SD card. In June 2013, federal law enforcement officials seized the camera watch used to record the videos of the victim. Subsequent forensic analysis of the watch camera memory revealed three videos, one of which depicts the victim showering. The spy camera watch also contained an image of Pope’s face. As part of his plea agreement, Pope must register as a sex offender in the place where he resides, where he is an employee, and where he is a student, under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Pope and the government have agreed that if the Court accepts the plea agreement Pope will be sentenced to 235 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow has scheduled sentencing for June 3, 2014 at 9 a.m. Pope’s federal sentence will run concurrent to the sentence imposed in a case pending the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court involving a separate victim. In that case, Pope has agreed to plead guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and be sentenced to 25 years in prison with all but 20 years suspended.
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New tastes abound in the Solomons Town Center as restaurants showcase selected food and beverages during the one-day food festival, Taste of Solomons 2014 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 29. The event is one of the yearly signature events sponsored by the Solomons Business Association, with proceeds to benefit the association’s annual July 4th fireworks display. The Taste of Solomons reflects some of the best that Solomons has to offer when it comes to enjoying the flavors of this wonderful waterfront community, according to Taste of Solomons Chair Richard Fitzwater. Tickets are $4 each and may be purchased at any of the participating businesses. Each ticket can be exchanged for a sample of selected food or beverages. Most restaurants are also participating in a Gift Certificate Prize program, with some of the tickets at each location designated as prize winners. The lucky purchaser will be awarded a gift certificate for future use at the respective restaurant, Fitzwater said. Participating restaurants are Back Creek Bistro, Bistro Belle Maison at Blue Heron Inn, Boomerang Original Ribs, China Harbor Bistro, CD Café, Dry Dock at Zahniser’s, Grill Sergeant BBQ, Hilton Garden Inn Solomons, Isaac’s at Holiday Inn, Laughing Buddha, Lighthouse Restaurant & Dock Bar, Lotus Kitchen/Kim’s Key Lime Pies, Kingfisher’s Seafood, Ruddy Duck, Solomons Pier and Striped Rock. Tickets will also be available at The McNelis Group. For information on the Taste of Solomons, call 410-326-9900. For a map of participating restaurants and their offerings, or for information on activities in Solomons as well as local shopping, dining and lodging, visit www. solomonsmaryland.com.
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Caught My Eye: Exotic, Affordable Finds By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Located at 22760 Washington Street in Leonardtown Square (next to The Front Porch restaurant), Owner Tasnim “Tas” McWilliams describes her store Caught My Eye as an eclectic mix of products from both near and far. “We have handmade, one of a kind products, vintage furnishings and finds, as well as ethnic things which are not easily available,” she explains. Those items include authentic Indian jewelry in sterling silver and glass, cotton embroidered skirts and fabrics, as well as locally-made stained glass and handi-
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crafts. Tas travels to India once a year and returns with more merchandise. Although no other store in the area sells authentic Indian goods, Tas says it is more important to her to price her items affordably. “I want my customers to be able to enjoy these things,” she says. “The prices make them accessible.” Shop prices range from $3 glass bangle bracelets to a few hundred dollars for an upcycled vintage table and chair set. Tas, a Mumbai native, has lived in St. Mary’s County for 25 years. She previously worked as a software engineer before retiring in 2012. She says she’s always wanted to own her own store, so following retirement, she concentrated on making that dream a reality. Caught My Eye first opened in late February 2014. Prior to that, Tas says she sold her own fabric art and repurposed and upcycled goods and furnishings “off and on” in shops owned by others as many local artisans do. Today, she and seven other artists call Caught My Eye home. In addition to repurposed and upcycled furniture, Tas also dabbles in photography. Her photographs of county landmarks are also available for sale as postcards. Tas is very hands on with the store-
from ensuring the shopping environment remains unfussy to sourcing all of the store’s vintage furnishings. “I named the store Caught My Eye because these pieces caught my eye and hopefully they will catch my customers’ eye, as well,” she says. Upcoming special events for the month of April include a chainmail jewelry making class on April 10, free egg decorating for kids on April13 and an outdoor vendor event on April 27. Artisans who aren’t normally part of the shop will be displaying their wares during this outdoor event. Tas says she is still looking for participants and any interested artists can contact her through her Facebook or website. Tas says of her shop, “I hope people come and see something different and they get a unique product to either gift themselves or gift someone else.” Caught My Eye is open ThursdaySunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit them at www.caughtmyeyesite.wordpress.com or www.facebook. com/caughtmyeyesite. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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Basket Bingo Benefited the 2014 BECA High School Scholarship Program The Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown Rotary Clubs hosted a Basket Bingo to benefit the 2014 BECA High School Scholarship Program at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall.
By Kay Poiro Staff Writer St. Mary’s County Public Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano’s cancelled State of the Schools Community Presentation will not be rescheduled, according to his office. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, the presentation was cancelled due to inclement weather. A school system press release stated the presentation was to include a review of programs and initiatives, as well as steps for continued improvement. For the latest on St. Mary’s County Public Schools including the 2013 State of the School System presentation, visit www.smcps.org. kaypoiro@countytimes.net Photo Courtesy of Robert Schaller
Forrest Center Hosting Annual Talent Show, Costume Contest and Karaoke
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center is hosting its annual Talent Show on Friday, March 28 at 6 p.m. in the school. The show is open to the public and tickets cost $5. A wide variety of performances by Forrest Center students will be offered. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore. Over the years, a number of local families have benefited from the services offered by the Ronald McDonald House. In recognition of that fact, SkillsUSA students wanted to donate
the proceeds from this event as a community service. In addition to the talent show, this year’s event will also feature a comic book character costume contest and Karaoke. The event will be presented in three acts starting with the Talent Show, followed by the Costume Contest and concluding with Karaoke. The public is invited to participate in the comic book character costume contest and the Karaoke. All costumes must be “school appropriate.” All who want to participate in Karaoke must sign up when they pay their admission
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Due to the Forrest Center’s Mulch Sale, all parking for the event will be in the bus loop between the Forrest Center and Leonardtown High School. For more information, call the school at 301-475-0242. Please note: The event may be recorded and presented on SMCPS Channel 96, the school system’s educational cable channel, and the internet.
Countywide Prekindergarten/Head Start Open Enrollment St. Mary’s County Public Schools is pleased to announce open registration for Prekindergarten/Head Start to determine eligibility for school year 2014 2015. All schools will hold open registration from Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The goal of the Prekindergarten/Head Start program is to provide initial learning experiences to help children develop basic skills and concepts necessary for successful school performance. A child must be four years old on or before September 1, 2014, and come from a family with an economically disadvantaged background. If vacancies remain after children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds have been enrolled, the remaining vacancies will be filled using locally determined at-risk criteria. Parents of children who will be three years old by Sept. 1, 2014 and are eligible for placement into the Head Start Program should also register at the school assigned to their physical address during the open enrollment period. The process for registration has been revised for the 2014-2015 school year. Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) may go to the school assigned to their legal address on any of the designated registration days to complete the registration paperwork. Children are not required
to be present for registration. Required documentation includes evidence of birth, proof of residency, proof of income, a copy of the child’s immunization record, any court papers regarding custody of the minor child, and a completed application. Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) must also bring photo identification when registering their child. Proof of income must be provided in order for a child to be registered as an income eligible child. Proof of income documentation includes one of the following: W-2 form copies of the last 3 paycheck stubs, or proof of temporary cash assistance Families who are interested in a placement in a Prekindergarten/Head Start class, but do not meet the income eligibility criteria should register during open enrollment and will be screened by the local zone school at a later date. The Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act requires local school systems to enroll all income eligible four year old students whose parents seek to enroll them. Each elementary school will conduct open enrollment for the children residing in their zone. Questions
regarding which school serves your residential area should be directed to the Department of Capital Planning at 301-475-4256, option 6. You do not need to pre-register for the countywide Prekindergarten/Head Start open enrollment. Documentation which indicates the current physical address of the child will be accepted as proof of residence. Proof of residence will include, but is not limited to, one of the following: Mortgage/deed/rental agreement with 911 address assignment; Current utility bill with parent/legal guardian name, 911 address of residence, and service address (no post office box is accepted - and wireless telephone bills are not acceptable); and, Patuxent River Naval Base housing form NOWNATC-1110-1/15, Assignment to Public Quarters, which identifies bona fide residence in St. Mary’s County Questions about the program and registration may be directed to Cynthia Kilcoyne, Coordinating Supervisor of Early Childhood Programs at 301-475-5511, ext. 32218.
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PaxSpace Spring Open House Education PaxSpace Inc. hosted their Spring Open House on Sunday, March 23. PaxSpace Inc. is a community-operated physical space, where people can meet to collaborate and work on projects. Their purpose is to create a sharing environment that provides education and scientific awareness to Southern Maryland. PaxSpace offers workspaces and storage for use by members to pursue projects related to art and technology. Member projects may include electronics assembly, soldering, wood working, and computer programming. PaxSpace aims to bring back the American spirit of ingenuity by building a community of makers instead of just consumers. We hope to inspire lifelong learning and innovation, while also strengthening our local community. For more information please contact vicepresident@paxspace.org.
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St. Mary’s Early Childhood Advisory Council Awarded Race to the Top Grant Designed To Improve Learning Services and Developmental Programs For Children
The St. Mary’s Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) has been awarded the Maryland State Department of Education’s Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant (RTT-ELC). The RTT-ELC is a program jointly administered by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Funds administered at the state level will expand and improve learning services and development programs for children, from birth to 5 years old. The grant awarded to the ECAC on February 5 is in the amount of $29,900 and is to be implemented over a three year period. The Early Childhood Council is made up of about three dozen representatives from agencies in the county, including the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, Department of Social Services, St. Mary’s Public Library, St. Mary’s Health Department, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, child care providers and others. “This grant will allow us to pull together a lot of the good work being done to help young children and their families. It provides us and the family a chance to address the achievement gap before it becomes a chasm,” said Kelsey Bush, Youth Coordinator for the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services. In St. Mary’s County grant funds will be used to support a comprehensive approach to superior early learning programs. Specific projects grant funds will improve include: Providing two buses for Early Learning Fairs at Park Hall and Lexington Park Elementary Schools. The buses will provide transportation for parents to register their children for kindergarten; • Train council members, agency staff and inter-
ested community members on the impact of growing up in poverty; • A strategic planning contractor who will set up the first six months of content management for a social media campaign; • Identify and train “Community Mentors” within targeted neighborhoods that will help families find programs and become aware of services; • Train ECAC members in Maryland’s Early Childhood Family Engagement framework; • Print a yearly booklet of low cost events that take place locally; • Planning of an annual retreat; • Training the ECAC on maintaining social media postings. Acting as the fiscal agent in St. Mary’s County for administering this grant will be the Promise Resource Center. The Promise Resource Center is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing training, resources and certification for those who care for children in the tri-county area. “Our non-profit status will make it possible for the Promise Resource Center to receive donations on behalf of the ECAC from individuals and companies. Donations that are received may allow the ECAC to add additional projects or extend the current ones selected. The Promise Resource Center’s specialized work mirrors the grant requirements set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education - making it a complimentary fit for managing the grant,” said Siobhan Ponder, Executive Director for the Promise Resource Center. News Release From Public Information Office
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certified Teachers Recognized St. Mary’s County Public Schools is proud to announce that Bernadette Scheetz, mathematics teacher at Leonardtown Middle School, recently achieved National Board Certification as an Early Adolescence Mathematics teacher through the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). St. Mary’s County Public Schools is also proud to announce the recertification of two St. Mary’s NBPTS certified teachers, Colleen Gill who earned recertification as an Early Adolescence English Language Arts teacher, and Contina Quick-McQueen, who earned recertification as an Early Childhood Generalist. Ms. Gill is currently an English Language Arts teacher at Leonardtown High School, and Ms. Quick-McQueen is currently an Assistant Principal at Great Mills High School. St. Mary’s County is now home to 54 nationally board certified teachers. There are currently 2,575 na-
tionally board certified teachers in the state of Maryland, and 106,365 across the nation. National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) are highly accomplished educators who meet high standards. The NBPTS certification process is quite demanding, requiring the submission of a lengthy portfolio and video tapes detailing and analyzing teaching practices and student learning in the candidate’s classroom. In addition, the NBCT candidates are required to take a rigorous content area assessment in order to earn certification. Several recent research studies, including one completed by Harvard University’s Center for Education Policy Research, have linked NBCTs with increased student achievement in the classroom. For more information on the NBPTS certification process, visit www. nbpts.org.
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LEONARDTOWN ELECTION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING AS A CANDIDATE Election of three (3) Council Members of the Town of Leonardtown will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Notice is hereby given that an election of three (3) Council members of Leonardtown shall be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, and that the polls shall be open at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, Maryland, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM, on said date, for voting. The deadline for filing is Monday, April 21, 2014 at 4:30 PM. Candidates may file at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland. In order to hold elective or appointive office as Mayor or as a Town Council member one must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the Town for at least one (1) year, and at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Property ownership alone does not qualify for election or appointment as a Town Councilmember. Deadline for registration to vote is Friday, April 18, 2014 at 5:00 pm. Visit the Board of Elections office at 41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Monday through Friday, between the normal business hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm or call 301-475-7844 ext. 1610 to request an application to be mailed to you or for more detailed information go to: http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/supervisorofelections/ index.asp or by calling 301-475-9791. To obtain forms or for any questions, please call 301-475-9791 or go online at Leonardtown.somd.com or email Leonardtown. commissioners@verizon.net Deadline for submitting a completed application for an Absentee Ballot is Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the Town Office by 4:30 pm. Deadline for Obtaining Emergency Ballot is Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm Emergency ballots are for any voter who becomes unable to go personally to the polls because of illness or infirmity or condition of employment that occurred after the deadline for submittal of application for Absentee Ballot (April 29, 2014). Voting Qualifications To qualify to vote in a Town Election one must be registered. To register, one must be a citizen of the United States and at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have been a resident of the Town for a period of at least thirty (30) days preceding the election. 3/27/2014
THE COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Commissioners of Leonardtown will hold a public hearing on Monday April 14, 2014 at 4:15 p.m. at the Town office at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive comments on the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2015. Copies of the recommended budget will be available April 1 online at http://leonardtown.somd.com or at the Town Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public is invited to attend or send written comments by 4:00 p.m. on April 14, 2014 to:
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This past week, both local papers ran articles detailing the "progress" being made in making MetCom's ability to take properties to tax sales less threatening and more fair. What was not reported in either article was any mention of the underlying and totally unethical issue of allowing MetCom to even present non-customers with a bill of any kind. Might we assume no progress was made on that point? Or was any even attempted? Hiding behind a law passed back in 1957, and thus apparently following that cherished St. Mary's County motto of "But we've always done it that way", MetCom has been handing both customers and non-customers alike "bills" for service. Please note it has been for service, whether rendered or not. And this charade was finally brought to light when an 88 year old county resident, who had NEVER used one drop of MetCom produced water in his home or produced any MetCom handled sewerage, found his home up for possible loss through a tax sale. And why? Because he hadn't paid for what he hadn't used. What's next? Shall we give SMECO, another public utility, the same ability to present bills to non-customers past whose homes SMECO power lines run? And let's not forget our friends at Verizon (the phone company, which is also a regulated, public utility) or Metrocast, the county's franchise holder for cable service. Why shouldn't these organizations have the same rights as MetCom? Let's start with the Amish. They seem to be adamantly non-customer. Oh, the horror. How dare they? Thanks to the press, we learn that "almost all other water and sewer utilities in the state have similar authority." And we learn that the last holdout, a county over on the Eastern Shore, is headed in the same direction as MetCom (and others) because (and why not), everybody else is doing it.
This brings us to "The Freddie Hessman Effect". Freddie Hessman was one of my childhood buddies. He was slightly older than I, and he lived directly across the street. Being a little older, he was also slightly more (how shall we put it?) "high spirited" and "adventure prone". How many times, then, did my mother say to me "If Freddie Hessman jumped off the roof, does that mean you should jump off the roof?" or "If Freddie Hessman tips over trash cans and soaps cars on Halloween, does that mean you should…" I think you get the idea. Thus, the Freddie Hessman Effect, which for the ethically challenged might be translated this way: just because you can do it doesn't make it right and just because others do it doesn't mean you should do it, too. Going forward, might I suggest that future construction in areas served or designated to be served by MetCom water and sewer clearly be required to hook up to such services. Then they can and should be billed for services they use. If they fail to pay, disconnect them until they do. (Yes, I know, not practical for sewer service, but it is for water.) After a reasonable grace period, and allowing for whatever hardship cases the County Commissioners (but not the MetCom board; that would be a gross conflict of interest) deem appropriate, notify the credit rating agencies and place a lien on the property. Finally, might I suggest this: any MetCom board member, any County Commissioner, any member of our local delegation to the General Assembly who cannot or will not differentiate between "legal" and "ethical", should pick up a pen, right now, and resign your office. You do not deserve our trust and you do not deserve to hold office. Or get on board and strongly object to any organization presenting bills to anybody who does not use that organization's services. If you don't, plain and simple, you are endorsing fraud. John Walters Leonardtown, Md.
The U. S. is Rejecting Christianity Glenn Weder’s letter “Time to Move Out of the Dark Ages Mr. Boudreaux” (County Times 20 March 2014) suggested that I was living in the past because I quoted from the Old Testament of the Bible. I do that because I am trying to reach Jews and Moslems who don’t accept Jesus as the Son of God and the Messiah. However, in Matthew 5:17, Jesus said “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” Therefore the Old Testament Laws still apply in the New Testament. The Old Testament is the history of the Jews, God’s chosen people to be an example of how we are to live. At that time the area was inhabited by savage pagan peoples, where slavery, human sacrifice, genocide, rape, torture and revenge killing were normal. God gave the Jews the moral laws in the Ten Commandments, which are still in effect today, that forbid those sins. Slavery was still allowed, but was much more humane, than what was practiced in America and is still being practiced in parts of the world today. For example, the Bible states that the owner of a slave who accepted Christ should “…receive him forever – no longer as a slave but more than a slave - a beloved brother…” (Philemon 15, 16). Since this was a primitive time, God also gave the Jews health, safety, etc. laws which were more like temporary rules and regulations. They included which foods to eat or avoid, how to deal with diseases, etc. With time and progress, most of those laws are no longer necessary. The laws on foods were cancelled in Acts 10:10-16 when God told Peter it was okay to eat previously forbidden foods. God also gave the Jews laws on animal sacrifices. Those laws were cancelled when Jesus became our Sacri-
ficial Lamb by dying on the cross for our sins. Christians now live under God’s grace, which includes His patience, compassion, mercy (second, third, etc. chances) and forgiveness. We find that in John 8:3-11 when Jesus dealt with a repentant sinner, a woman caught in adultery. He told her to “Go”, meaning she wouldn’t be punished, her sin was forgiven, and she had the mercy of a second chance. He also told her to “sin no more” meaning that what she was doing was sin and that she shouldn’t do it any more. Our nation was founded on the Judeo-Christian values in the Bible. Although our country wasn’t perfect, our beliefs made us intolerant of evil and injustices. We abolished slavery, gave women the right to vote, passed child labor laws, passed Civil Rights legislation in the 1960s, fought wars against evil dictators, etc. Lately, we have ignored or rejected our Judeo-Christian beliefs and now legalize/tolerate adultery, homosexuality, prostitution, etc. However, the greatest evil is abortion, the murder of innocent helpless children in the wombs to cover up rape, incest, fornication or adultery, or just because a pregnancy is inconvenient. We are also becoming intolerant of Christianity, having removed prayer and Bible study from schools, and ongoing efforts to also remove God and the Ten Commandments. As a nation we are moving back toward the dark ages that Christianity brought us out of. This nation needs a serious Christian revival so that we can replace our Christian-In-Name-Only leaders with righteous, Godly men and women. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, Md.
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Reynolds Pharmacy Says Goodbye After 34 Years By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Earlier this week, a customer walked into Reynolds Pharmacy looking for a salve he’s been using for years. He was told that the pharmacy had just sold its last bottle, but maybe he could try CVS? “But this is the only place I’ve ever seen it,” he said on his way out. Scenes like this have been more frequent ever since Charles and Susan Reyn-
olds began liquidating their stock following the announcement that Reynolds Pharmacy was going out of business. Charles and Susan Reynolds have been in the pharmacy business since 1979. They formerly ran The Medicine Shoppe (currently Jeannie’s Flowers in Leonardtown Square) until 1994. In 1994, they opened Reynolds Pharmacy and moved into the old Friendly’s Bar location where they sit today. Charles Reynolds is not shy about explaining why his pharmacy is closing. Their
Pharmacist Charles Reynolds continues offering service with a smile
primary wholesaler, which had provided about 80 percent of their controlled pharmaceuticals for the past 15 years, unceremoniously dropped them last August. “I received an email from my new sales rep saying ‘we’re no longer going to do business with you effective August 31’,” he explains. Although the wholesaler gave a reason, Charles wasn’t buying it. “We’re a small business and weren’t bringing in enough money,” he says, adding that the same company who dropped him became the primary wholesaler for Walgreens on Sept. 1. For months, the Reynolds struggled to find a replacement primary wholesaler, but their small business just wasn’t enticing enough. “We’d been providing our wholesaler with about $28,000 worth of business a month, but was told by other wholesalers that they wouldn’t even consider us if we couldn’t bring them at least $50,000.” Charles says the breaking point came at the end of 2013 when the business failed to turn a profit. “At the end of August, we had made about $5,000 on our bottom line,” he remembers. “But by the end of December, we’d lost $5,000.” Even though the decision to close made financial sense, Susan Reynolds says it was still difficult. “We were losing money because we couldn’t get what our customers needed. We just couldn’t serve them properly.” Since 1993, Charles has worked six days a week without a relief pharmacist. In fact, he’s used a relief pharmacist only twice- once while he attended a computer class after receiving the pharmacy’s first computer in 1987 and again in 1993 after dental surgery. “Working 60 hours a week didn’t bother me at all,” Charles says. “But when you can’t even get the stuff to sell to your customers… that’s the real shame.” Reynolds Pharmacy customers will miss that special “stuff.” In addition to commonly available products, Reynolds carried many items available only by special order through the larger chains. Reynolds was one of the few pharmacies in the area to stock Porter Salve, an old school cure-all bottled
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in Ohio, and poison ivy pills. Even local doctors came to rely on their inventory. Prominent Leonardtown pediatrician Dr. Amarpreet Dhillon has done business with the Reynolds’ for over 30 years. “Mrs. Reynolds goes into the Mennonite community to hand deliver their medicines,” says Dr. Dhillon. “The patients use their one pay phone to call me, I call Mrs. Reynolds and it would be nothing for her to hand deliver into the community. They’re the best pharmacists in the county.” Now serving second and third generation customers, Charles says the connections made with families have enabled him to give back in ways he never imagined. “Carolyn Drury was one of our longtime customers. She’d made us a lovely nativity set, which I displayed every year. Well, she’s been gone for some time now, but I still displayed it every year. A woman came into the shop and asked if she could buy it. When I found out the woman was her daughter, I gave it to her. Why wouldn’t I?” Although the Reynolds’ are currently entertaining offers on their building, they agree that the ideal business to occupy the space would compliment the area they’ve grown to love. As for the historic look of the building, Leonardtown Town Administrator Laschelle McKay offers assurance that the town “does have architectural approvals that protect the historic character of our buildings.” Once the doors close on Reynolds Pharmacy next Monday, the business would have been open exactly 34 years and three months. Susan says she and her husband have no plans to leave the county, instead splitting their time between Hollywood and Leonardtown. “We’re not worried,” says Susan. “God has something great in store for us and this building. “Whatever door He opens, we’ll march right through.” The last day of business for Reynolds Pharmacy is Monday, March 31. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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Over 3,000 jobs and $40 million in new annual county revenue are building on a 40-year legacy of delivering economic benefits to the community. Dominion’s Cove Point project will have a very positive impact on the local economy. Thousands of construction jobs, 75 high-paying permanent positions and tens of millions in annual county revenue will add to what’s already been a four-decade commitment to Calvert County and protecting the Chesapeake Bay. With the nation’s commitment to natural gas exports, it’s nice to know that the people who live and work here will enjoy its economic benefits. Cove Point—another great solution for Southern Maryland.
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Obituaries Joyce Elaine Young, 61 On Monday, March 17, the Lord reached out his hand and whispered, my good and faithful servant, take my hand, come with me and I will give you peace and rest. Joyce Elaine Young (61 of Bryans Road, Md.) was born in Washington, DC on Dec. 26, 1952 to the late William H. Brown, Sr. and Julia E. Brown. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and continued to actively serve Him. As a member of Ebenezer AME Church, she served as a Trustee and a member of the Stewards Board. No task was too much for her to handle. She received her education through the public school system. Education was very important to Joyce which was apparent in her pursuit to get her diploma through the Adult Center in 2008 at the age of 55. Joyce married the late Charles Young and together they raised two sons, Otis and William. Over the years, Joyce was employed by a number of companies. Her first job was with Frank Abell Restaurant in 1968, where she received wages of 75 cents per hour. She also worked as a Crossing Guard for Prince George’s County, a Shift Supervisor at KFC for 13 years, Peoples Drug Store for 5 years, Kingdom Security Allied Barton for 3 years and held a full-time job with Smithsonian Institute for 26 years as Supervisor. She
was a certified fire arms instructor by the National Rifle Association. Joyce was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She always enjoyed helping others. When her mother and brother became ill, she cared for them before their passing. She enjoyed being with family. Joyce was a very fun loving person to be around. She loved cooking, playing softball, dancing, sharp shooting and bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Brown, Sr. and Julia E. Brown; husband, Charles Young; grandson, Dyrrian Sheff and brothers, Wilbert Woodson and James Brown and the family pet, Sugar Brown. Cherishing her memory are her two loving sons, Otis M. Brown (Vanessa) and William Earl Young; three brothers, William, Dwight (DC) (Lisa) and Paul Brown; one sister, Ida Thomas; six grandchildren, Raven and Otis Brown, Jr., J’Naye Adams, Victoria Thomas, Ronald Magruder and Joshua Tompkins; two great-grandchildren, Bethany and Bradly; several sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley Somerville, Mary Alice Young, Caroline and Henry McKinley, Mary and Francis Baker-Douglas, Delores Young, Meshell Chase, Christine and Allen King, Joseph and Valeen Young; a host of nieces, nephews and friends, longtime companion, Andy Johnson, and a special family – Larry, Sonjire, Adam and Sam Marble. Family united with friends on Saturday, March 22 for visitation at 9 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. at Gospel
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Tabernacle of Prayer Church, Clements, Md. Interment followed at Ebenezer AME Church Cemetery, Charlotte Hall, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Marian Edythe Jones, 85 Marian Edythe Jones, 85 of St. Inigoes, Md. died March 15 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Born Oct. 26, 1928 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John Keithley and Amelia Christina Keithley. Marian loved gardening and was a member of the gardening club. She enjoyed quilting, boating with her husband and volunteering at the Mulberry Shop in St. Mary’s City. She was a very active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary’s City. Marian is survived by her husband Joseph T. Jones whom she married on June 4, 1948 in Washington, DC; her children, Kristy Fraser of Sumerduck, VA and Thomas D. Jones of Manassas, VA; grandchildren, Erika Johnston of Sumerduck, VA and Robyn Fraser-Cornell of Remington, VA; great grandchildren, Emily Johnston and Savannah Cornell; and sister, Ruth Keithley-Hutt of Brandywine, Md. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, John Howard Keithley. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Chapel, Ridge, Md. Interment will follow in Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, St. Mary’s City, Md. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Julia Lingner (Long) Quade, 89 Julia Lingner (Long) Quade, 89, of California, Md. died peacefully at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, Md. She was born on March 30, 1924 in Oraville, Md., the daughter of the late James Matthew Long and Julia Dorothy Long. Julia was the loving wife of the late William R. Quade Sr., whom she married on April 24, 1954 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morganza, Md. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1943. She worked for a short time at Southern Maryland Oil, but then spent her remaining years as a homemaker, loving wife and mother. Julia enjoyed watching the Redskins (especially when John Riggins was playing), taking short trips. One of her favorite places was Stratford Hall in VA. She loved drinking a good, hot cup of coffee, eating chicken wings, watching any Western, watching The Kentucky Derby, loved her pockey books, going to Mass and saying the rosary. If you were hungry, she always had something there home cooked. She specialized in roast beef, meatloaf, “Poor Man’s Soup” and peach cake. Julia loved all her children, grandchildren and her great grandson. She was an unselfish woman with much dignity. May she always be re-
membered as being free and independent. She was our Mom Moms. She is survived by her children: Sharon M. Risling of California, Md., Matthew W. Quade (Lori) of Mechanicsville, Md. Step-children: Mary Ellen Rucks of Okeechobee, FL, Frances Ann Holyoak, Catherine R. Mattingly (Billy) and William (Ray) R. Quade, Jr. (Barbara) all of Mechanicsville, Md., Barbara J. Wilson (Dean) of Hollywood, MD. Grandchildren: Lauren C. Copenhaver (Nick), Brett M. Quade, Samuel A. Quade and Illysa D. Quade and one great grandson, Nicholas J. Copenhaver. Sister: Dorothy A. Barber of Mechanicsville, Md. In addition, to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by her brother, Charles (Hots) T. Long and one step-son, James Harold Quade (Carolyn). A Memorial Mass will be held on March 28 at 11 am at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood Md., 20636 with Father Schmidt officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions in memory of Julia L. Quade may be made to the St. Mary’s Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or 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.
William Andrew (Andy) Lacey 69 William Andrew (Andy) Lacey 69, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on March 14. William worked and retired from State Highway Administration with 30 years of service. Andy spent his life a hard working honest man both a skilled heavy equipment operator and a farmer. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing and duck hunting. He also enjoy his pets Brandy and Rusty who meant so much to him, they always brought a smile to his face. He loved to work on engines and fix things for friends and family members as he was so good at it. Andy is survived by his partner, Mary Cryer for over 34 wonderful years and is also survived by his 2 children, Trudy Wible (Larry) of Lexington Park, Md. and Wendy Fitzgerald and grandchildren, Tyler and Shannon. His surviving siblings are Dorothy Trossbach, Shirley Knott, Ed Lacey, Howard Lacey and Joe Lacey. Andy is preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Hill, Ann Cheseldine, Theresa Thompson, Louise Mattingly, and John Lacey. The family received friends on Thursday, March 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service was held on March 21 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 23080 Maddox Rd, Bushwood, Md. 20618. Condolences to family at www.brinsfieldfuneralhome.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
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Completing home improvement projects on your own can be both rewarding and financially responsible. A growing number of homeowners are dabbling in do-it-yourself projects, recognizing both the personal and financial rewards of such undertakings. As more and more homeowners perform their own renovations and other improvement projects, many are outfitting their homes with state-of-the-art workshops and transforming garages into a do-it-yourselfer’s paradise. Safety is vital in any workshop. During a typical home renovation, homeowners will use all sorts of dangerous tools and chemicals, and even the simplest mishap can result in a serious injury. Following safety rules can reduce the risk of injury.
Failure to work in comfortable conditions can result in repetition injuries or muscle strain. Make the workshop as comfortable as possible. Ensure the work table is at the right height. Use a rubber mat on the floor to reduce standing fatigue. Have a stool or chair available for taking breaks.
Know your tools
Keep a clean shop
Before novice do-it-yourselfers begin working with power tools, they should familiarize themselves with their owners’ manuals and the operating instructions. Some home-improvement retailers offer classes in various home renovation projects and may be able to teach tool usage. Do-ityourselfers should consult professionals with regard to proper tool use and safety. Do not use tools for purposes other than what the tool was intended to do. If machine guards are provided, they should be used and never removed.
Wear safety gear
Eye, ear and breathing protection are key in any workshop environment. Dust and chemical gases may be present when working with certain products, and debris can be kicked up and enter the eyes, causing irritation or even blindness. Loud power tools can damage sensitive ears, especially when used in a contained room. Always wear goggles, sound-muffling earphones and dust masks when working.
Assess physical well-being
Do-it-yourselfers should never work
with machinery if they are feeling sick or fatigued or while taking medication that can affect concentration or alertness. All it takes is a moment of distraction to cause an injury. Never surprise anyone who is working with power tools and keep unnecessary people out of the workshop, where they might chat and distract others from the tasks at hand.
Factor in ergonomics
Power cords strewn around the workshop present a tripping hazard. They also make it possible to drag sharp or heavy tools off of tables and workbenches if the cords are pulled or tripped over. A neat workshop is a safer workshop. Pay attention to where tools are kept and keep cords manageable.
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Dress appropriately
Loose clothing and hair can become tangled or lodged in equipment. Do not wear jewelry. Dress comfortably but appropriately for the workshop, being sure to wear sturdy shoes.
Lock it up
Children and pets are curious and may wander into a workshop to explore. They can become seriously ill or injured by the bevy of chemicals and tools used for common projects. Some items are flammable and sharp and should always be out of reach. Locking cabinets and drawers can keep tools inaccessible. Also warn youngsters against entering the workshop unattended. As more people engage in do-it-yourself projects, homeowners should reacquaint themselves with safety procedures.
To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call Jennifer at 301-373-4125.
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Hollidge Gets it Done in Potomac Speedway Season Opener Bowie Notches Crate Late Model Win
Late Model feature finish 1. Dale Hollidge 2. Stevie Long 3. JT Spence 4. Kenny Moreland 5. Jason Covert 6. Jamie Lathroum 7. Deane Guy 8. Jason Miller 9. Ross Robinson 10. Ryan Hackett 11. Mart Hanbury Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Ben Bowie 2. John Over 3. John Imler 4. Darren Henderson 5. Reese Masiello 6. Jeff Pilkerton 7. Timmy Booth 8. Scott Tessman 9. Dave Padula 10. Sonny Hatzell 11. Sam Archer 12. Paul McGinley Street Stock feature finish 1. Darren Alvey 2. Troy Kassiris 3. Mike Hanbury 4. Mike Raleigh 5. Chuck Bowie 6. Dale Reamy (DQ) 7. Mike Latham (DNS) 8. Johnny Oliver (DNS) Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jerry Deason 2. Jamie Sutphin 3. Greg Morgan 4. John Burch 5. Billy Crouse 6. Jonathon Raley 7. Will Nelson 8. Kenny Sutphin 9. Max Martin 10. Matthew Stewart 11. Ryan Clement 12. Robbie Kramer Jr. 13. Korey Downs 14. Buddy Dunagan (DNS) U-Car feature finish 1. DJ Powell 2. Cori French 3. Jeremy Pilkerton 4. Megan Mann 5. Angel Mudd 6. Corey Swaim 7. Sam Raley 8. John Molesberry 9. Erica Bailey
By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Mechanicsville Md.’s Dale Hollidge drove a masterful race to claim top-honors in last Friday nights season-opening 35-lap Cody Endicott Memorial at Potomac speedway. The win for Hollidge, worth $3000, was his forth career Potomac Late Model feature win and his first-ever opening day triumph. Kenny Moreland and JT Spence shared the front-row for the start of the event with Spence blasting into the race lead as the field raced into turn-one. Spence appeared to have the car to beat as he built-up quite a comfortable lead through the halfway point of the event. However, as Spence lead, third-starting Dale Hollidge was on the move. Hollidge reached second on the 24th-lap and set his sights on Spence. As Spence was dealing with lapped traffic Hollidge closed the gap and hounded Spence relentlessly before taking the lead for good on lap-33. Hollidge would then lead the final two-laps to post the popular win aboard his Rocket no.0. “It’s really special for me and my family to win this race.” Hollidge explained in Potomac’s victory lane. “We’re real close with the Endicott family and to win this race for them is something we’ve been wanting to do. I’m proud to be here.” Superb track conditions aided in Hollidge’s wining run. “The track was real racy tonight.” Hollidge stated. “I saw JT (Spence) up there banging the cushion pretty hard and I knew if I kept working the bottom we might have a shot at him. I just want to thank all the people who help with this deal, it’s nice to get a win early in the season.” Stevie Long came on strong to finish second with Spence holding on for
third. Kenny Moreland and Jason Covert would complete the top-five. Heats went to Spence and Covert. Ben Bowie took top-honors in the 20-lap Crate Late Model main. Roaring Knob (PA) regular John Over and Bowie battled furiously over the entire 20-lap grind with Bowie taking the lead for good on the 18th-lap and claiming his first-career win in the division. Over hung tough for second, defending class champion John Imler was third, Darren Henderson was fourth with Reese Masiello rounding out the top five. Bowie and Sam Archer won heats. Defending Street Stock champion Darren Alvey was the class of the field as he took the win in the divisions 16-lap main. Alvey started on the pole and would lead all 16-circuits in a dominating flag-to-flag run, for his 9th career Potomac feature win. Troy Kassiris was second, Mike Hanbury third, with Mike Raleigh and Chuck Bowie completing the top-five. Jerry Deason notched his second-career Potomac win in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature. Deason, who started third, jumped into the lead on the first-lap and would go on to lead the distance. Jamie Sutphin came home second, Greg Morgan was third, John Burch took fourth with Billy Crouse filling the front-five. Fifteen year old DJ Powell took his first-ever Potomac feature win in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car feature. Powell snared the top-spot fro Jeremy Pilkerton on the 10th lap and held-off Cori French over the final five circuits to post the break-through win. Pilkerton hung on for third, Megan Mann was fourth with Angel Mudd rounding out the top-five.
Blue Crabs Search For Community Band As Opening Act For Country Fest Local Bands Will Have The Opportunity To Compete For Final Spot At Guitars And Stripes Country Music Fest With live music set to return to Southern Maryland during the 2014 summer at the Guitars & Stripes Country Music Fest on Saturday, May 24th, the Blue Crabs announced on Monday that the final spot to perform during the Country Music Fest will be determined through the Blue Crabs Southern Fried Sound-Off. Beginning on April 3rd at 7 p.m. at the Port Tobacco Marina Restaurant in Port Tobacco, Md, the competition will feature eight local bands competing to be the fifth and final act to perform before chart topping country music artists Frankie Ballard, Eric Paslay, and Josh Thompson as well as Southern Maryland’s very own The Sam Grow Band at the Country Music Fest on May 24 at Regency Furniture Stadium. Of the original eight bands, four will make it to the second round of competition on April 10. The four bands will battle it out for a spot to compete in the finals, which will be held on April 17 and a winner will be chosen from the final two remaining bands on the April 17. All competitions will begin at 7 p.m. at the Port Tobacco Marina Restaurant at 7610 Shirley Blvd, Port Tobacco, Md. 20677. Fans are encouraged to come out and enjoy food and drink while listening to quality music at a great location. Spots for artists and bands to compete in the Southern Fried Sound-Off are limited and will be filled quickly. To claim a spot in the competition please contact Kyle Lockrow at 301-
374-1137 or email him at klockrow@somdbluecrabs.com. The contest spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. “This is the final puzzle piece for our Guitars & Stripes Country Music Fest,” said Courtney Knichel, Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Special Events for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. “Southern Maryland is full of such musical talent, it should make for a very interesting and entertaining competition. We welcome all Blue Crabs fans to join us on the contest dates.” Tickets for the Guitars & Stripes Country Music Fest at Regency Furniture Stadium are just $30 and include a general admission ticket to the entire evening spanning from when gates open at 3:00pm until the conclusion of the show around 10:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.somdbluecrabs.com or calling 301-638-9788. The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are “Major League ready” and in the last 15 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Md. The franchise will look to open its 7th season on Thursday, April 24. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit www.SOMDbluecrabs.com for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark today!
Recreation and Parks Seeks Lifeguards The Department of Recreation and Parks is now accepting applications for lifeguard positions at the Great Mills Swimming Pool. The positions are for all shifts, from morning to evening Monday through Sunday. Lifeguard positions are hourly positions and start at $7.65 per hour. A higher rate is offered for individuals with a current pool operator license. For more information call 301-866-6560. Applications can also be obtained at the Great Mills Swimming Pool or by going online to the Recreation and Parks web site at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate. Scroll to bottom of page and click on Job Opportunities.
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Leonardtown Raiders Send Record Number of Athletes to Play College Football By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Last Wednesday, twelve Leonardtown High School senior student athletes attended Senior College Signing Night, announcing the schools for which they will be playing college football. This is the highest number that St. Mary’s County has ever sent to play college ball. According to assistant coach Brian Woodburn, out of the 19 seniors on the team, 12 wanted to play college football. Last year, Leonardtown’s football program sent just five to college. The following seniors participated in college signing night: Zac Sparshott- McDaniel College Dwight Heron- Fairmont State University Jed Law- Alderson Broaddus College Cortez Bush- Lake Erie College, Ohio Brandon Dennee- Wesleyan Brandon Brock- Shenandoah University Tyrone Haywood- Friends University Kai Skuza- Hudson Valley Kyle Robrecht- Shenandoah University Troy English- Shenandoah University Marquez “Chuggs” Queen- Hudson Valley As of press time, Leonardtown High School kicker Doug Baumann is still deciding between four schools to which he’s been accepted- including Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania and Frostburg in Maryland. Assistant Coach Woodburn praised the students for their dedication. “The kids put in work,” he points out. “It’s not just the coaches. It’s the kids. They fill out
12 student athletes announced their college choices
the college recruiting questionnaires and present well in the interviews. “We can give them a game plan and we can give them direction, but they have to take care of what’s on the field and what goes on in the classroom,” says Woodburn, adding that their staff stresses family, school and then football in that order. “These schools don’t just want athletes,” he points out. “They want student athletes and our guys rose to the challenge.” In the face of challenges, the Raiders’ record shows steady improvement. Their 2010-2011 season record was 2-8. Last year, they ended the season at 6-4. This year stands at 8-2, the best the program has ever seen. Raiders football has also been making its presence known across the state. Damien King, who plans to attend college on a basketball scholarship, along with teammates Cortez,
Test and Tunes at MIR This Weekend
On Saturday, March 22 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 and tune is over at 6 p.m. Admission is just $15. On Sunday, March 23 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 p.m., and the test & tune is over at 6 p.m. Admission is just $15. For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE or visit mirdrag.com.
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Baumann, and Skuza played in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) against Prince George’s County best players. Leonardtown also played for the Washington team in the Maryland State All-Star Game. Doug Baumann was the kicker for the MarylandVirginia team during the Chesapeake Bowl, a competition between half a dozen states from the Mid-Atlantic region. “We just had a phenomenal group of young men this year,” says Woodburn. The Leonardtown Raiders are coached by James Klenk. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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In Our Community Relay Festival Raises Funds
for the American Cancer Society
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LIBRARY ITEMS Teen Art Contest winners to be announced
The winners of the teen art contest will be announced on Mar. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library where they are on display. The public is invited to view the entries and vote for their favorite for the Viewer’s Choice award.
Photo by Ron Bailey
Photo by Ron Bailey
Relay for Life teams held a variety of fundraisers, including yard sale items, food and refreshments, crafts and vendor items at the Relay Festival on Saturday, March 22. The event was held at Lenny’s Restaurant, with all net proceeds from participating teams benefiting the American Cancer Society. For more information, contact Jenifer Kearns at fundraising@ stmarysrelay.org or visit their website at www.stmarysrelay.org.
JobSource Mobile Career Center visits
Job seekers can get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange when the Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center visits the Charlotte Hall branch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Apr. 3 and the Leonardtown branch on Apr. 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Computer classes offered for adults
Lexington Park branch is offering the following computer classes for adults: Introduction to Word on Apr. 9 at 2 p.m. and Introduction to PowerPoint on Apr. 16 at 2 p.m. Leonardtown library is offering Intermediate Excel on Apr. 7 at 2 p.m. and Introduction to Digital Photo Editing on Apr. 17 at 2 p.m. Charlotte Hall branch is offering Introduction to Publisher on Apr. 17 at 1 p.m. The classes are free but registration is required.
Children’s programs planned for spring break
Kids, ages 4-12, can drop in from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and complete a spring craft at the popular Crafternoon programs on Apr. 15 at Leonardtown branch and on Apr. 16 at Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park branches. Supplies will be provided. Lexington Park branch will hold karaoke for kids ages 6-12 on Apr. 14 at 3 p.m. Families can attend a free family movie at Charlotte Hall on Apr. 15 at 2 p.m., at Leonardtown branch on Apr. 16 at 2:30 p.m. and at Lexington Park branch on Apr. 17 at 2 p.m.
CAT OF THE WEEK My name is Lance. I am extremely fortunate because first of all I was a stray and had no home. I was hungry. Then I was taken to the shelter where on the average they have to put down about 300 cats a month because there are too many cats. People have not learned to spay and neuter us yet so this horrible situation will stop. Well enough of my soap box. Lucky for me I was pulled from the shelter because I reached my paw through my cage when one of the Feral Cat Rescue volunteers went by. She saw me and got them to unlock my cage so she could pick me up. I liked being in her arms and getting all this attention. She saw how friendly I was and decided to put me in their adoption program. I am at Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 3 so I can be adopted. I hope you will consider me. I am about one or two. I am playful and a love boy. If you would like to adopt me, please fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to Diane at moonandhunt@Hotmail.com If you have questions, you can call Diane at 301-481-0171 Can't wait to meet you! Love always and that is the truth, Lance
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Little Explorers at HSMC The 2014 edition of Little Explorers at Historic St. Mary’s City will kick off on April 2. Pre-schoolers and an adult companion are invited to consider various themes inspired by history or the environment every other Wednesday morning through the spring and fall. Activities may include story-telling, crafts, songs, and outdoor exploration. The series will begin with Spinning, an exploration of how sheep “fur” becomes fabric. The group will gather at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary (47414 Old State House Road) at 10 a.m. Check the web for gathering places for future meetings. Each meeting runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. No reservation is required. Admission is $4 per child for non-members ($3 for Friends members) and accompanying adults are free. The fee includes full-day admission to the museum. Bing a picnic and plan to spend the day. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about Little Explorers and other programs at the museum contact the Visitor Center at 240895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@DigsHistory.org.
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St. Mary’s County Celebrates Maryland Day
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Senator Dyson presents proclamation to Regina Faden at Historic St. Mary’s City’s Maryland Day Ceremony, held on March 22.
Photo by Kay Poiro
Naval Air Station Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. Ben Shevchuk gives remarks at the Maryland Day wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony took place inside the St. Clements Island museum.
Photo by Kay Poiro
Wreath Laying at St. Clements Island with County Commissioners Todd Morgan (R-Dist. 4), Cindy Jones (R-Dist 1), and Commissioner President Jack Russell (D)
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Book Signing: Palatable Paleo Recipes from “The Ancestral Table” By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Russ Crandall was 24 years old when a series of health issues led him to re-examine his diet. That was when he was diagnosed with Takayasu’s Arteritis, an autoimmune condition characterized by the hardening of the arteries due to inflammation.
“Doctors didn’t know what caused it, let alone how to fix it,” Crandall explains. “I ended up on pills for four or five years and nothing was working.” However, he says, within about three weeks after changing his diet, he was able to wean himself off of most of his medication. After experiencing the changes for himself, he decided to compile his healthy recipes into a cookbook called “The Ancestral Table: Tradi-
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tional Recipes for a Paleo Lifestyle.” Although the book includes recipes that contributed to his healthy turnaround, Crandall is quick to point out the difference between an ancestral diet and the popular Paleolithic or “paleo” diet. “Ancestral refers to what our ancestors ate- from previous generations to Paleolithic man,” he explains. “Paleo are strictly what was eaten before agriculture.” One common misconception about the paleo diet, Crandall says, is that it is raw meat, grass or exactly what caveman ate. “That’s flawed thinking,” he says. “Because we don’t know exactly what they ate.” Crandall adds that just because cavemen didn’t eat it, doesn’t mean the food isn’t healthy. An ancestral diet, however, is more of a template for a simpler, healthier way to eat. “I could never diet,” he admits. Instead, he opts to explore and emulate how foods were prepared in the past. “My book is full of tasty foods that were already were paleo friendly,” he explains. “It’s definitely for a lover of food, as opposed to someone trying to suffer through a diet.” For the person wanting to switch from their regular, “supermarket” diet to an an-
cestral diet, Russ suggests small changes. “The biggest thing improvement we can make is to get rid of the oils we’ve been told are healthy for us. Corn, oil, peanut, canola- they are created by chemical extraction.” Crandall suggests swapping them out for coconut or olive oil. He also suggests shopping around the periphery of the supermarket where the freshest fare is located. These days, Russ Crandall describes his health as “great”. His 15 pill-a-day cocktail has shrunk to one a day. In addition, he says his energy level and quality of sleep has improved. His blood work looks normal now. “Three years ago, I struggled getting through the day,” he says. “Now, I do at least four times as much. I feel back to normal. I feel alive again.” Russ Crandall will be signing copies of his book “The Ancestral Table” at Fenwick Used Books and Music, 41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown on Friday, March 28, 5-7:00 p.m. For more information on Russ Crandall and his book The Ancestral Table, visit www.thedomesticman.com. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities “Fins & Claws” and the Piney Point Lighthouse & Museum
Thursday, Apr. 24, from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., come spend an incredible morning as you learn from local waterman and County Commissioner President Jack Russell about all that happens in and around the bay. Become an expert about crabs, oysters, pound nets, ospreys and fish. Tour the 1836 Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum, Maritime Building, and even get a glimpse into the rarely opened Keeper’s Quarters. This will surely be a morning you will long remember. Bus transportation is provided from the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Fee is $15 which includes transportation, admission to the museum and lunch. Call Alice at 301475-4200, ext. 1063 for more information. Registration and payment must be made in advance at any Senior Activity Center.
George Washington’s Mt. Vernon
Monday, Apr. 28 start your tour of Washington’s Mt. Vernon in the Ford Orientation Center while viewing the 25-minute film, “We Fight to be Free.” After the movie, take part in a fabulous guided tour of George Washington’s impressive 2-room residence where historic interpreters will provide relevant information and showcase the interior of the mansion which has been restored to its 1799 appearance. Afterwards, take a self-guided tour of the Gardens, Blacksmith Shop and various out-buildings of the estate. George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill are nearby and will be toured after lunch. Lunch is on your own at the Food Court or the Mt. Vernon Restaurant. Considerable walking is involved, wear comfortable shoes. Bring your own travel snacks. Bus departs from Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 8:15 a.m. Please arrive at the Center by 8 a.m. Fee is $50 which includes motor coach transportation and museum admission. Lunch is self-pay. Call Alice at 301-475-4200, ext. 1063 for more information. Registration and payment must be made in at any Senior Activity Center.
SENIOR LIVING Build-a-Bonnet
Just in time for Easter, get inspired to craft your own Spring Bonnet on April Fool’s Day. The Northern Senior Activity Center will provide supplies and project ideas to get you started. You supply the basic hat as the starting canvas and we will provide the embellishments for your masterpiece. Build a traditional bonnet with flowers, feathers and fabric, or be more daring and whimsical. Supplies are available any time between Apr.1-14 in the ‘Backstage’ room where you can enjoy the prop and wardrobe inspirations of our theatre group and stage acts. Your bonnet debut will be April 15 modeled by you or someone else of your choosing.
Matchstick Border Basket
Enjoy basket weaving on Tuesdays, Apr. 1 and Apr.8, at the Northern Senior Activity Center from 1-4 p.m. Learn to weave a round base and add a matchstick border; about 8” in diameter, and there will be a choice of colored reeds. Cost for kit and class is $30. Payment must be received by Friday, Mar. 28, to reserve a spot in the class. Please call 301-4754002, ext. 1001 with any questions.
Celebrate the season of spring and the Easter holiday at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Apr. 16 at noon. A lunch of chicken salad served on croissant with lettuce and tomato, pineapple, three bean salad, lemon meringue pie, and juice/milk/tea/coffee will be served at noon. Following the meal, there will be an Easter Bonnet Contest, (bring your bonnet to enter), guess the Jelly Bean Flavor Contest, and many other Easter activities. Sign up in advance by calling, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Representative from Steny Hoyer’s Office to Visit
Maurielle H. Stewart, a constituent liaison to Congressman Steny Hoyer, will visit the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Apr. 15 at 10 a.m. to meet with area seniors and hear concerns specifically related to issues impacting seniors. Space is limited; therefore, those wishing to participate should sign up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Zumba is for fun-lovers
At the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Apr. 1 at 10 a.m., make cherry blossom artwork with a recycled 2-liter soda bottle as a stamp. All supplies will be provided. Payment of $5 reserves your spot in the class. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Mondays at noon and dance your way to health. The music used in this upbeat dance class will get your body grooving and is led by one of our fabulous fitness instructors. If you’ve never tried Zumba with us before, your first class is free. After that, you can purchase a fitness card for $30 which will get you 10 classes of any of the fitness classes at any of the senior activity centers in St. Mary’s County. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Embroidery String Eggs
Core and Abs Class on Wednesdays
Cherry Blossom Art
Make Easter eggs using embroidery string and balloons at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Apr. 8 at 10 a.m. They are not hard to do and the end result is impressive. If you have an Easter tree, these are perfect to use for decorating or hang them from your dining room light over the table for Easter dinner. Cost is $3 to make 4 eggs. Sign up in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Easter Celebration
Do you want to strengthen your core muscles which may help with lower back pain and maintain posture and balance? Dave Scheible teaches this class on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. You can try it out for free and if you like it you can continue coming using a fitness card. Fitness cards are $30 and are good for 10 fitness classes of any type at any of the St. Mary’s County Senior Activity Centers. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
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.
Sacred Heart School Circa 1931-1933 1. Everett Farrell; 4. Johnson Hall; 5. Laurie Gibson; 6. Edith Wathen; 7. Mary Hall; 10. Margaret “Possum” Lawrence; 11. Mary Helen Quade; 12. Merle Hayden; 18. Leonard Johnson; 19. Bill Bailey “Harvey”; 20. Joe Farr; 30. Dorothy Cullins; 35. Joe Lacey; 36. Aloysius Wheeler; 38. Helen Russell; 41. Mary Helen Lacey; 48. Lucille Only a handful of students in this class Banagan; 53. Genevieve Hayden; picture from Sacred Heart School, taken 54. Veronica Hall; 55. Alberta 1931-1933, have been identified to date. Quade; 56. Margaret Russell; 59. Your help is needed. Please contact Kathy.Buckler@yahoo.com or by phone, Agnes Cecelia Knott; 74. Elliott Quade; 75. Joe Quade; 76. Lawrence 301-769-2306. Wathen Let’s put the names with the faces, please!
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Thursday, March 27 Southern MD Professional Women’s Forum: Opening the Door to Small Business Opportunities Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (46900 S Shangri Ln Dr, Lexington Park) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers: Mr. Garry Newton, Deputy Commander, NAVAIR, Ms. LeAnn Delaney, Assistant Director, Contract Assistance Office, Government Contracting, U.S. Small Business Administration, “How We Got Where We Are Today and How to Go Further” Panel. Watch website for more details. PRISM Lunch: Creating a Compelling Marketing Strategy ¬† Leonardtown Grille (25470 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) - 11:30 a.m. Price: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. ¬†¬†Use PayPal at www.prismonline.info ¬†or mail a check in advance to PRISM, P.O. Box 352‚Ä®Solomons, Md. 20688 Send lunch order to Beverly Brown by Monday, March 24. Diamonds Green Holly Elementary School (6060 Millstone Landing Rd, Lexington Park) - 12:30 p.m. Students Only - A group for 4th and 5th grade girls that focuses on enhancing girls’ social skills. Girls will develop skills to enhance self-image and self-confidence. After School Program Youth Center- Jarboe Education Center (21161 Lexwood Drive Suite B, Lexington Park) - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Develop problem solving and decision- making skills, control emotions, foster social skills, self-efficacy, knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices, proper nutrition and exercise. ¬†Homework assistance is available. Step On Up/Best Foot Forward Youth Center- Jarboe Education Center (21161 Lexwood Drive Suite B, Lexington Park) - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Middle and High School Boys and girls will explore issues related to responsible behaviors, self esteem, character development, and building healthy relationships. Community volunteers will present information on decision making for a successful future. Grocery Auction to Benefit MCS School Mother Catherine Spalding School (38833 Chaptico Rd, Helen) - 5:30 pm A large variety of items will be available. We never know ahead of time what items we will get for the auction. However, expect anything found in a grocery store such as candies, snacks, sodas, frozen meats, frozen vegetables, frozen pizza, canned goods, dry goods, dairy products, cleaning supplies and just about anything else in between. There will be some great deals so don‚Äôt miss out. We suggest you bring your cooler for any frozen items purchased. Payment can be made by cash or check. For more information, call 301-884-3165.
March Madness - Salsa Dance Class House of Dance (4620 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Throughout March, starting March 10, we will have adult drop-in classes for outrageous prices - Only $10 each! For more information, visit www.thehouseofdance.org or call 301-373-6330 or email admin@thehouseofdance.org.
Friday, March 28 Anger Management Youth Center- Jarboe Education Center (21161 Lexwood Drive Suite B, Lexington Park) - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is an 8-week group for middle and high school students that will focus on positive communication, handling stress and anger, and developing strategies to address conflict. Call 301-5665332 for more information. Book Signing with Russ Crandall Fenwick Street Used Books and Music (41655A Fenwick Street, Downtown Leonardtown) - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Russ Crandall will be signing copies of his book The Ancestral Table. Critically-acclaimed food blogger Russ Crandall presents over 100 classic and traditional recipes for a gluten-free, whole foods lifestyle. Beautifully photo- graphed and tirelessly researched, The Ancestral Table will provide you with the tools to approach cuisine in a way that is healthful without sacrificing taste. Chamber 40th Anniversary Party Bowles Farm (22880 Budds Creek Rd. Clements) - 6:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $40/person, $400 Table Sponsorship (8 tickets) Prepaid RSVP required by March 21st. Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) - 7 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will sponsor an Open Mic. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you haven’t been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m.. The admission fee for this event is only $7, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at garner@wildblue.net or call John at 301-904-4987. Visit www. smtmd.org for directions and more information.
Saturday, March 29 Pork Loin & Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton’s Point Rd., Avenue) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday at American Legion Post 221. Sandwiches will cost $6.00 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further information.
Spaghetti Dinner All-You-Can- Eat 2nd District VFD & RS (Valley Lee) - 5 to 7 p.m. Cost for adults is $10.00, children from ages 6 to 12 is $5.00, and children 5 & under are free; Menu consists of Spaghetti w/sauce or Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Green Beans w/bacon, Garden Salad, Bread & Butter. Coffee, tea, and water will be provided. There will be homemade desserts available for a donation. For more information call 301-994-9999. Potluck, Volley Ball, and Recreation Cornerstone (23101 Town Creek Drive, Lexington Park) 5 tp 11 p.m. Singular Vision for Christ (SVFC), an interdenominational singles Bible Fellowship, will be getting together at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church for a potluck and an evening of fun. Come ready to fellowship! You’ll have the opportunity to eat, play volley ball, cards, or games, watch movies, or just talk and relax. Please bring a dish to share. If you can, please bring group games, cards, or a movie. For more information contact 301-997-4077 or email, daleduro025@verizon.net. Go-DIVA! – Act III Family Life Center at Grace Lutheran (1200 Charles St, La Plata) - 7 p.m. Jennifer Cooper and Special Guests at Go-DIVA! – Act III: The Swan Takes Flight (from Opera to Ooh-La-La!)
Sunday, March 30 Pork Loin & Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton’s Point Rd., Avenue) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday at American Legion Post 221. Sandwiches will cost $6.00 each. Call 301-884-4071 for further information. Holy Angels Church Annual Seafood Dinner Holy Angels Church (21340 Colton Point Rd, Avenue) - 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Serving a delicious Seafood Dinner. The menu includes: Fried Oysters, Steamed Spiced Shrimp, Crab Balls, Fried Chicken, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Pickled Beets, and all the trimmings. Served buffet style -- all you can eat! Adults - $25; Children (12 to 6) - $8; and Children (5 & under) - Free. Carryouts are available at $23 each. There will be delicious homemade desserts and a craft table! The Raffle Prize this year is for a total of $1,500 in cash. The first prize is $1,000 and the second prize is $500. You do not need to be present to win. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, please call the rectory at 301-769-3332 or email holyangelsnews@aol.com. Hollywood Lions Club Quarter Auction Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Road,
Hollywood) - 12 p.m. Auction Starts at 2 p.m. For information or reservations, call Mary Ann at 301-481-1384 or Samantha at 301-904-1527. Go-DIVA! – Act III Family Life Center at Grace Lutheran (1200 Charles St, La Plata) - 3 p.m. Jennifer Cooper and Special Guests at Go-DIVA! – Act III: The Swan Takes Flight (from Opera to Ooh-La-La!)
Monday, March 31 Teen Art Contest Reception Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park) - 6 p.m. Winners of the Coverflip Teen Art Contest will be announced at the closing art reception. Art entries are due March 1 and will be on display at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery March 1-31. The public can vote for the Viewer’s Choice award. Details about the contest can be found on the library’s teen webpage. http://www.stmalib.org
Tuesday, April 1 After School Program Youth Center- Jarboe Education Center (21161 Lexwood Drive Suite B, Lexington Park) - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Develop problem solving and decision- making skills, control emotions, foster social skills, self-efficacy, knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices, proper nutrition and exercise. Homework assistance is available. Diamonds Lexington Park Elementary School (46763 South Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park) - 12:30 p.m. Students Only - A group for 4th and 5th grade girls that focuses on enhancing girls’ social skills. Girls will develop skills to enhance self-image and self-confidence. Youth Leadership Development Youth Center- Jarboe Education Center (21161 Lexwood Drive Suite B, Lexington Park) - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Develop your leadership potential by building your skills in communication, teamwork, leadership style, selfesteem, professionalism, and project management and use your new skills by engaging in a community service project. Commissioners to Hold Public Forum in Charlotte Hall Northern Senior Activity Center (29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall) 6:30 p.m. The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County will host its April Public Forum. Citizens are invited to attend the forum and address the members of the Board of County Commissioners. This forum is a makeup from the originally scheduled March 4 forum, which was canceled due to snow. The Public Forum will be videotaped and broadcast on Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m. on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95) on
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Metrocast Cable. The forum will also be posted for online viewing onto the county’s website at www.stmarysmd. com. Simply click on SMCG TV 95 icon on the upper right of the screen. Once on the Channel 95 page go to the Board of County Commissioners video tab to the right of the screen and select 4/1/14 pm to view. Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Forum will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to address Commissioners. Those wishing to provide more detailed comments may do so via email or regular mail. The Board of County Commissioners can be reached by email at bocc@stmarysmd.com or by mail at Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Wednesday, April 2 March Madness - R&B Line Dance Class House of Dance (4620 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Throughout March, starting March 10, we will have adult drop-in classes for outrageous prices - Only $10 each! For more information, visit www.thehouseofdance.org or call 301-373-6330 or email admin@thehouseofdance.org.
Thursday, April 3 Financial Management: Managing in Difficult Times Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Building 2, Center Hall (44219 Airport Rd, California) - 7:30 a.m. The Patuxent Partnership invites members and the regional community to a Financial Management: Managing in Difficult Times Briefing With Gene Townsend, TPP Board of Director. 7:30 a.m. Check in & Coffee; 8:00 a.m. Briefing; 9:30 a.m. Conclude. The current defense environment requires more intense financial analysis during contract execution. This brief will provide you the tools to improve your financial position and cash flow. There is no cost for this program. Advance registration is requested to manage catering and seating. Register at www.paxpartnership.org/index. cfm?action=CL2&Entry=1327 Leadership Southern Maryland Open House Fairlead Academy (20833 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park) - 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Leadership Southern Maryland is hosting an Open House to solicit tutors and mentors, as well as to raise awareness about the mentoring and tutoring opportunities for community members. If interested, contact Rebecca Cline, Dean of Academics at Fairlead Academy, (301) 863-4090. Today’s Connected Woman Nicolletti’s (22741 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Today’s Connected Woman is a women’s business networking group in St. Mary’s County created to facilitate the development of friendships and business relationships through our
forum which will allow for open networking time, local leaders and speakers invited to educate on various topics that empower and are important to today’s business woman. If you plan on attending the meeting, please RSVP to Victoria@greenvans.com. After School Program Youth Center- Jarboe Education Center (21161 Lexwood Drive Suite B, Lexington Park) - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Develop problem solving and decision- making skills, control emotions, foster social skills, self-efficacy, knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices, proper nutrition and exercise. Homework assistance is available.
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Entertainment Mechanicsville Optimist Club
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The Mechanicsville Optimist Club would like to thank everyone that supported this years Fantasy Night this past Saturday, March 22. It was one of the most successful in it’s 29 year history! This year with everyone’s help the event was a complete sell out. Full Steam’s music was so hot they set the fire alarm off. Rita B’s Catering did an amazing job once again and everyone ate very well. We hope to see everyone back next year! Visit www.mechanicsvilleoptist.org or visit our Facebook Page to keep updated to all of our upcoming events. All proceeds from all of our events are used in supporting youth activities in our community. Press Release Submitted by Kim Rye, 2014 Fantasy Night Chairperson. Photos by Elliot Lawrence, Jr.
St. Mary’s Ryken Spring Gala The St. Mary’s Ryken Spring Gala “A Knight in Hollywood”, held on Friday, March 21 featured dinner, dancing and a silent auction. The event was black-tie optional, while some guests came dressed as their favorite celebrities.
Photos by Anita Drury ‘84.
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Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 to 10 p.m. Hydra FX Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. to midnight D.J. Charlie Thompson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Friday, March 28 Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 to 10 p.m. Teddy Goldstein Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Rum Runners Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. to midnight Funkzilla Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) Tonight’s Alibi Mango’s (7153 Lake Shore Drive, Rose Haven) – 9 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, March 29 Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 to 10 p.m. Musician Protection Program Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. Impact Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 30 Bluegrass with the California Ramblers Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road,
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Monday, March 31 Team Trivia DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m. Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 1 Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2 Music of Johnny Mercer Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6 to 9 p.m. Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 to 9 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 3 Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 to 10 p.m. Charlie Thompson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Friday, April 4 Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 to 10 p.m. Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I am known as the Refreshment Queen at church, though many of you may know me as the Strawberry Queen in May. I believe I am considered a Princess for our St. Patrick’s Day dinner. I have tiaras for Strawberry Festival and for St. Patrick’s Day but don’t have one for refreshments. Something is wrong here. I might not have my tiara because in the last year or so I haven’t been as frequent a refreshment contributor. We are blessed now to have some young families who are willing to take turns every Sunday, and I am enjoying tasting their wares. Well, it was getting to be about time that I take my turn, so along with two other friends at church, we took this past Sunday to create our spring feast. I was praying that my hands could handle some simple recipes. My goal was: strawberry & cream cheese crepes, peanut butter –cocoa balls, apricot & golden raisin scones with homemade lemon curd and clotted cream, and a tart-like creation of mushrooms, red onion, and smoked salmon on top of herbed goat cheese. Up to two years ago, this would have been a snap, and I probably would have fit in a few more things. You can likely guess that not all of that got made, and not everything went as planned. I may have been a bit tired from the night before. Friends invited us to an Optimist event at Mechanicsville Fire Department, and we didn’t get to sleep until one something. It was a lovely evening, and I was even able to dance two slow dances with my husband. Rita B’s food was excellent as always: stuffed ham, roast beef, crab balls, and all the other fixings. We met lots of nice people like Greg and Patty at our table, and learned a new bingo-type game. The Optimists, known as Friends of Youth made it a wonderful, festive, charity night. So, it’s Sunday morning and I am trying to get everything started. Recipes on counter, check. Reading glasses, check. Ingredients out and ready, check. Mental alertness.......well. I dip my hands in my hot wax machine, and wash them. Do you know there is always a smooth film from the wax that you can never seem to get off. Try opening cream cheese or butter wrappers. I had taken my herbs and baking ingredients out and felt like I was so prepared. And I wasn’t doing my normal easy scone recipe which works fine and comes out great. No, I had to do the Martha Stewart scone recipe. This is the kind where half of the base mixture goes in your stand mixer and the other half has specific instructions. You have to make a well for the cream and egg mixture, and there is lots of folding of dough. And of course, it all bakes on parchment paper. I followed every direction to a “T”, and popped those scones in the oven. While they baked I made my “cheater’s” clotted cream recipe that doesn’t take a week or two to make, and began the lemon curd in the double boiler. Just near the end of the curd recipe you are supposed to add a little corn starch for thickening. You know that pretty yellow container of corn starch. Uh Oh! Yellow container? It was then I realized that I used that pretty yellow container in my scone dough instead of the pretty little red can of baking powder. I won’t even go into my smoked salmon tart’s crust fiasco – but it tasted great. I found out that scone cookies are really not that bad, especially when they are slathered in lemon curd and cream. No tiara anytime soon. 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
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Disaster in Disguise By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Do you remember when the first substitute sugars were released onto the market? Can you recall all the controversy that developed? Despite all the mounting evidence about the negative affects they have on the human body, they still remain on the market today. It seems like the FDA just ignores the facts; and at times like these, seems to be doing its best to keep these substances in our food chain. Aspartame has been present in our food for decades now. It bears different trade names like Equal and Nutrasweet. It went on to create a new category of products: designer drugs. With the help of the internet and various health conscious newsletters, consumers were exposed to information about Aspartame and the dangers of consuming it. With the current trend of people being more conscious of the ingredients within their food and basing their purchases on that knowledge, how can a company continue to sell their unhealthy product if the public is becoming wise to its dangers? How can they get around the controversy? The solution has been done before with other additives like MSG, so you do not have to be a marketing expert to figure this one out. Renaming it would probably do the trick. All they would need to do is acquire the help of the FDA. This is something that one would think would be difficult. Apparently this was not the case. They have received approval to market Aspartame under its new name, “Amino sweet”. So once again it’s time for health food experts and other alike to open your eyes to the deception. Reading those ingredient labels is a practice that should never cease; it is a full time job keeping up on what’s really in your food. Why consider them designer drugs? Substances like sucralose and aspartame are not natural molecules the body can recognize to breakdown and utilize.
They are often stored in the body. It appears that storage of these substances can lead to weight gain and body language that can be mis-diagnosed. Researchers have uncovered that these substances can often mimic symptoms of disease and dysfunction like Fibromyalgia, MS, Lupus, ADD, Chronic fatigue, Lymes and depression. They seem connected to headaches, memory loss, seizures, vision loss, and even cancer. Most artificial sweeteners contain free methyl alcohol, a classified narcotic. If you have experienced these symptoms and have either used these substances in the past or currently, you may want to check into excess storage of these substances within your body. What could be a better choice? When it comes to reducing your sugar intake nothing seems to beat the herb Stevia. Stevia in its natural sweetness can help you overcome your sugar addiction. It is a great tool to help wean your self off sugar. The objective is to reduce your cravings for sugar by utilizing stevia to replace sugar while you also reduce your usage of the stevia itself. The best form is unprocessed stevia made from whole leaf. Stevia in unprocessed form is green not white. So remember “Amino sweet” is not an amino acid or a good thing.
©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.
Book Review
“Beasts: What Animals Can Teach Us About the Origins of Good and Evil” by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson By Terri Schlichenmeyer OW contributor What a dirty rat. That guy’s such a dog, cheating on his wife like some tomcat. He’s a pig. And her? She acts like she doesn’t know, the dumb cow. He’s nothing but a shark and she’s too chicken to confront him. She should never have trusted the big skunk, the slimy snake. She’s a silly goose to think she could. In the English language – and, says author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, in French, German, and Spanish, too – we often display our displeasure through animal epithets. But are we just being catty? Read his new book, “Beasts,” and you’ll see how you’re barking up the wrong tree. Call someone “a beast” sometime, and people know what you mean. You’re likely indicating aggression, brutality, or even danger, and it’s not necessarily complimentary. But is it fair? Masson says no because, truth is, “Beasts… have few of the failings we, as a species, have.” For instance, humans wage war, usually because of “artificial and arbitrary distinctions” of race, language, tribe, or culture – which is something animals don’t do. It’s true that animals fight but, recent chimp studies aside, they don’t generally “perpetrate mass violence against” their own kind. Infanticide in animals serves a “clear evolutionary purpose”– unlike it does for humans. And though it may seem like cats with mice are capable of it, animals are not cruel and they do not practice torture.
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But getting back to war: our propensity for it might be because we love hierarchy. We like to think we’re superior to others we perceive as lesser, which gets us into trouble when faced with someone who’s unlike us. We wage battles over religion (which is “intimately connected to war”), something animals don’t do. We fight like… well, like cats and dogs – even though cats and dogs usually get along quite well. But is it all bad news? Not really: we (and our canine friends) are the only species that care about “the well-being of other species…” We’re open to acknowledging altruism, and seeing that animals have cultures they share. And we’re finally beginning to recognize any negative aberration in animal behavior as the effects of trauma we’ve perpetuated. As an animal lover from way back, I was excited when “Beasts” crossed my desk. I wasn’t raised by wolves, but there were few times in my life without a dog. I’ve seen lots of good from lots of animals – and I saw lots of controversy in this book. But there’s also plenty to think about here, too. Author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson argues that animals are kinder and more tolerant than we are, and that we could learn a thing or two from them. Animal lovers (and maybe others) will surely agree – but the quarrel will come with his words on domestication and all that it entails. Though I wouldn’t consider this to be a sit-and-read-forfun book, “Beasts” is great if you love animals or studying humans – or both. Pay close attention, pause for pondering and, much like an elephant, you’ll never forget it.
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