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“This is not a MetCom [Metropolitan Commission] ploy to get people to hook up to sewer, it’s an EPA ploy to get people to hook up to sewer.”

— Land use department Director Phil Shire on the study to examine the possibilty of public water and sewer in Charlotte Hall.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Questions for candidates seeking office in the delegate and senate seats for District 29 centered mostly on how they would curb spending and reinvigorate the state’s lagging economy at a forum held Tuesday night at the Lexington Park Library.

In the only Dist. 29 race that was contested for the 29A seat to be vacated by Del. John Wood, candidate Matt Morgan said the state had to do a better job spending the money it appropriated properly.

“I’m for constitutional lock boxes,” Morgan said. “We collect money and it’s disingenuous to spend it on other things.”

Thomas F. McKay, former president of the Board of County Commissioners, said priorities were the key to how the state spent its money.

When he led the commissioner board, he said, they were able to double education funding and eliminate multiple redundant agencies while reducing taxes seven times.

“We’re going to fund our priorities,” McKay said. “We’re going to set priorities and eliminate waste.”

Daniel Slade, the only Democrat in the race, said promoting entrepreneurship was key.

“We need to promote business and high tech companies,” Slade said.

Brian Barthelme was not present at the forum, nor was Commissioner Larry Jarboe who is running for state senate against Democrat Roy Dyson.

Del. Anthony O’Donnell (R), seeking reelection to his Dist. 29 C seat said he would not seek to cut programs already in use at the state level to implement his own.

“We should be working to reinvigorate the economy that’s how you pay for [programs],” O’Donnell said.

He pointed to the planned expansion

of the Cove Point facility in Calvert County as one critical improvement in the tax base.

“That’s how we bring back jobs,” O’Donnell said.

His opponent, Democrat Len Zuza, said protecting education funding was key.

“I believe education is critical for local defense industries,” Zuza said. “That’s what I’d work to protect.”

Deb Ray, running to unseat Del. John Bohanan for the Dist. 29 B office for delegate, said the state had a spending problem, not a revenue problem.

“We don’t need to collect more money for that, we can streamline our processes,” Ray said, adding she would work to cut the gas tax if elected.

Bohanan, who has held his seat since 1999, said the state needed to do a better job in helping to bring businesses in, especially when it came to how agencies were doing their jobs on the economic development front.

“We need to take a good look at all our government agencies,” Bohanan said.

In the Dist. 29 senate race, where only the GOP has a primary, County Commissioner Cindy Jones and Steve Waugh both said the state government had contributed to a climate uninviting to business with overregulation and taxation.

“The state tax system is simply not competitive,” Waugh said, lambasting what he called the “unrelenting, unnecessary growth of government.”

Jones said both of them shared conservative fiscal values but she said what separated her from the competition was her public service experience.

“You all know what’s wrong in Annapolis…” she said, adding voters should chose “someone who will reach across the party aisle” to get things done. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County Health Officer Dr. Meena Brewster told the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday that two long term health problems, asthma and hypertension, continue to pose a threat to community health in greater proportion here than in other parts of Maryland.

Brewster told elected leaders that for children St. Mary’s County about one in seven suffer from asthma, while the state average is about one in 10 children afflicted with asthma.

Brewster said her office’s new asthma control program is designed to identify the young with asthma and provide a one time free home visit by an asthma nurse who can provide resources for treatment including a home environmental assessment.

When it came to hypertension, or high blood pressure, the numbers for St. Mary’s County bore out a predilection for varying kinds of heart disease.

She described the county as being in the “middle of the pack” throughout the state for rates of heart disease deaths

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According to that data, St. Mary’s suffers on average 231 heart disease deaths per 100,000 people compared to an average of 194 for the entire state.

The state’s goal is to reduce the overall number to 173 deaths per 100,000 this year.

Brewster said high obesity rates, poor nutrition and lack of exercise all contributed to this type of morbidity but perhaps the main problem was one that continued to dog the county.

“We have poor access to care in this county,” Brewster said, adding that there was a significant shortage of either primary care physicians here or the ones who were available were completely booked with patients and unable to accept any others.

She said the health department was engaged in a countywide program to increase resources available to the community to monitor blood pressure and help educate residents about how to deal with high blood pressure and seek treatment. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Next Tuesday, five candidates will vie for three open seats on the Leonardtown Town Council. Longtime councilman Tom Collier announced earlier this year that he will not seek re-election. Current council members Leslie Roberts and Roger Mattingly have both filed for re-election.

Leslie Roberts Hometown: Leonardtown, born and raised. Lived in Baltimore for 15 years, been here for 30 Age: 60, lived in Leonardtown for 45 years Current role on the town council: councilmember for 10 years, serving one two year term and two four year terms Why people should vote for you: I worked my way up from the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board to the Planning and Zoning Board to councilmember. I’m a graduate from University of Maryland academy of excellence for local government because I believe it’s important to be educated beyond what happens in our municipality to put things into perspective.

The accomplishments of which I am most proud are the Leonardtown wharf development, Port of Leonardtown park and winery, and Leonardtown’s designation as an arts and entertainment district. I’m also proud of the growth of the Leonard’s Grant community. I’m looking forward to enhancing Port of Leonardtown’s park, as well as upgrading the wastewater treatment facility and the Washington Street streetscape and the Clark’s Rest community.

Roger Mattingly Hometown: Born and raised in Leonardtown. Member of volunteer fire department 45 years, actively involved and still running calls retired from Frito Lay 31 years, fully retired as of February, devotes time to town and fire department.

Age: 63 Current role on the town council: I’ve been a coun-

cilmember for four years. I work under our events coordinator Maria Fleming to make sure that Leonardtown events make people feel safe and feel like they can have a good time. Christmas on the Square and the Leonardtown Beach Party are among the events I’ve spearheaded.

Why people should vote for you: I’m a people person and I’m there to help anyway I can. Some people are busy and can’t be reached, but I’m available. I’d love to see the public get involved with town council meetings. I invite them out to see what it takes to run a small town. We have a mayor who’s fantastic and a Town Administrator who will bend over backward for the town.

Together we’re doing the best job we can for the people.

Chris Jeyes Hometown: Long Beach, CA Age: 30, lived in Leonardtown for 4 years Current role on the town council: First time running for office Why people should vote for you: During my time in the Marine Corps, I gave back to my country and now I want to give back to my community. When I left the military, I moved to Leonardtown and bought a condo.

This is the place where people have made me feel welcome and this is the place I’ve chosen to call home.

Since deciding to call Leonardtown home, I’ve become actively involved in the community. I volunteer with the Naval Air Museum and Historic Sotterley Plantation among other organizations.

With my financial background, I can contribute to conversations about the county’s economic diversification. In Leonardtown, I believe we can further enhance tourism, especially with our arts and entertainment designation. Let’s responsibly promote Leonardtown as a destination while maintaining our foundation.

Tom Combs Hometown: Leonardtown with a short stint in basic training and living five years in Compton, Maryland Age: 66

Current role on the town council: First time running for office.

Why people should vote for you: My Army National Guard service, being on the board directors of the ARC, member Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, member of the original 3 & 6th district rescue squad that is now the Leonardtown and Hollywood squads respectively but most important accomplishment is help raising my children and my grandchildren.

With my background in banking, I’m aware of financial best practices and my background in the construction industry saw me supervising the construction of major infrastructure, water, sewer, and roads as well as water and sewer stations. I’ll use my expertise in evaluating the towns current and future infrastructure needs. I'm not a politician but an objective leader who will make the tough decision to further the betterment of the Town.

I will also donate my net stipend from the town the first year 1/2 to the Leonardtown fire department and 1/2 to the Leonardtown rescue squad. Each year I will pick an organization to which I will donate my stipend.

Robert Wentworth Hometown: born and raised in Leonardtown, lived in Charlotte Hall for 35 years while owning and operating Wentworth Nursery with his family.

Age: 64 Current role on the town council: First time running for office. “There was an opening and it was a convenient time. I like most of what’s done in town for the last 10-15 years and want to see that continue, especially in the areas of tourism and business development.”

Why people should vote for you: Good business sense, not wasting the taxpayers’ money. I want to keep the good work going, focusing on the balance between sensible development and traffic.”

Election day for the town of Leonardtown is Tuesday, May 6, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information on the town election, visit www.leonardtown.somd.com. kaypoiro@countytimes.net

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Sewerage Study Raises Ire of North County Residents

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer When county planning staff presented a study on what it would take to put nearly all of Charlotte Hall and Golden Beach on public water and sewer at Monday night’s Planning Commission meeting they said it was in no way a proposal for such a project.

That didn’t stop residents from the north of the county from coming out and expressing their displeasure at the simple thought of it.

Phil Shire, director of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management, said the study was brought on by requirements of the Watershed Implementation Plan, a mandate from the federal Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] to clean up the Chesapeake Bay watershed by deep reductions in nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment from several sources.

One of those sources is septic systems used almost exclusively in Charlotte Hall and Golden Beach.

“This is not a MetCom [Metropolitan Commission] ploy to get people to hook up to sewer, it’s an EPA ploy to get people to hook up to sewer.”

The highly technical plan called for what is known as a rapid infiltration basin (RIB) type of facility to act as a way to treat wastewater that would come from any new public water and sewer system in North County.

The RIB would be a large plot of land or smaller plots of land where the effluent from the system would be filtered through the soils to separate the waste solids from the water.

Shire said this was the preferred method for treatment as opposed to standard treatment plants like the one at the Marlay Taylor facility in Lexington Park.

The report, an 11-minute Power Point presentation to the Planning Commission Monday night, stated that if Charlotte Hall and Golden Beach reached its capacity for residential and commercial build out it would likely generate about 3 million gallons of waste water a day.

This is about half of the daily capacity at the Marlay Taylor plant that serves the whole of the Lexington Park Development District.

To treat that 3 million gallons would take “hundreds of acres” of land in the northern part of the county, Shire said.

Only small portions of the soils in that region are suitable for such an infiltration basin.

“It’s similar to a septic system,” Shire said in a later interview.

Still the idea of public water and sewer in Charlotte Hall and Golden Beach areas has been widely panned by residents who fear prohibitive costs of abandoning their current wells and septics and purchasing hookups that can costs in the tens of thousands of dollars.

They also fear that water and sewer would bring low-income residential development, though county planners have said continually that there are no such plans in the development pipeline.

Dale Antosh, president of the Golden Beach Civic Association summed it up for his community.

“Golden Beach doesn’t want any part of this,” he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

County Agencies to Team Up with Partner Agencies to Present Youth Drug Summit On the heels of the Southern Maryland’s first Drug Summit for Parents on March 7, the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, along with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County Health Department and St. Mary’s County Public Schools, will again partner with Walden Sierra for a Youth Drug Summit.

The summit will be held Monday, May 19 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road in California from 6 – 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is targeted to youth between the ages of 12 and 18 and their parents.

Attendees will have an opportunity to: • Hear directly from a young person in recovery • Play Generation Rx, an interactive game about young people facing real-life decisions about opiate abuse • See and discuss the video Falling, made by and for youth about opiate abuse • Parents can participate ion breakout session Youth and parents will have their chance to have a say about opiate abuse in St. Mary’s County and help others. Youth are highly encouraged to attend this important event with or without their parents. Food will be available and prizes given away.

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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer During Raiders & Invaders Weekend, St. Mary’s County based theater troupe The Newtowne Players will give visitors a taste of colonial life through staged plays, as well as street theatre in the form of roving actors interacting with the crowd.

The play, written by Leonardtown native Paul Rose and directed by Dawn Weber, is a piece in three acts depicting the landing of British troops in Leonardtown and the attempted burning of the county courthouse. The play starts at the wharf, then moves to the courthouse before ending in the town square.

According to Rose, a research historian at the Holocaust Museum for over 20 years, the goal was to create living history for the audience.

“It’s not a direct transcription of historical events,” Rose explains. “But more of an attempt to take a piece history that may not be well-known and give the basic facts while still making it engaging to the audience.”

He goes on to say that “cramming facts into dialogue would sound forced, so we allowed the history be told through speeches and the pamphlets while the actors entertain.

“Some of the British soldiers are portrayed buffoons. The slaves are the comic chorus and the conscience of the play. Then, some characters were invented to provide bawdy comic relief,” says Rose.

Although the overall tone of the theatre may be tongue-in-cheek, Rose says a fair amount of research was involved in preparing the piece. Names of people and places came from historical writings and letters, as well as information like the number of barrels and gunpowder that was seized during the skirmish.

Rose says of the balance between fact and fiction, “The British did land, Elizabeth Keys was Francis Scott’s cousin and she did have a role and the British raiding the countryside,” Paul Rose says. However, Francis Scott Key’s visit to his cousin in Southern Maryland during the invasion is artistic license.

In addition to Rose’s three part soap opera, several impromptu vignettes will be taking place throughout the crowd. Raiders & Invaders attendees can expect a level of interaction from the street theatre, making them privy to snatches of conversations from actors mingling with the crowd, while some may even be engaged as if they were locals of the time period.

Paul Rose says the Newtowne Players appreciate the St. Mary’s County Historical Society and the county’s tourism department, not only for the support, but for letting them make it fun.

“Our actors will be having a great time,” he says. “It’s going to be entertaining for the crowd.”

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Rash of Arsons Keep Investigators Busy

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State fire investigators have dealt with a rash of local arsons recently, two of them involving juveniles.

The latest, according to State Fire Marshal’s Office reports, allegedly involved a 13-year-old girl who set fire to a vacant home on Mustang Court in Hollywood April 24.

It took 35 firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown and Seventh District fire houses 20 minutes to control the blaze.

A 13-year-old girl has been charged with setting the latest Hollywood house fire.

Investigators say that they developed the girl as a suspect; alleging that she set the blaze in the living room of the structure.

She was released to the custody of her guardian after being charged with first-degree arson.

Just 10 days earlier two young males, 13 and 14 years old, were charged with first-degree arson after allegedly setting fire to “combustibles” in a urinal and trashcan in the boy’s restroom at Esperanza Middle School, according to fire marshal’s investigators.

Both boys were handed over to their parents.

Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Duane Svites said Southern Region fire marshals are already closed three out of four first-degree arson investigations in St. Mary’s and have closed one of two second-degree arsons here so far this year.

The rate of arsons in St. Mary’s has ebbed and flowed over the past several years, Svites said Wednesday, but St. Mary’s is in the middle ground between Charles and Calvert counties when it comes to shear number of arsons in the tricounty area with Charles taking the lead.

In 2011 investigators closed all seven first-degree arson cases, but just two of the 12 second-degree offenses, Svites said. In 2012 they closed three out of four first-degree arsons and closed none of the six second-degree fires.

In 2013 investigators closed one, first-degree arson out of seven in St. Mary’s and the same number for second degree arsons, of which there were five, according to fire marshal’s statistics.

“We’re still the highest closure rate in the state,” Svites said of the southern region’s office performance. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A county Circuit Court judge sentenced a Mechanicsville man Monday to two decades in jail for setting fire to two vacant homes in the Golden Beach area in July of last year.

Steven Lee Rovinski, 27, pleaded guilty to the arsons back in March as well as to possessing stolen firearms.

Included in the charges against Rovinski were counts of reckless endangerment, since firefighters were Rovinski put at risk to knock down the two blazes.

Investigators said that on the night of July 20 of last year Rovinski held a gathering of friends at his residence, which investigators say was near both arsons, and said someone had asked him to set fire to the house in the 39000 block of Golden Beach Road because that person had once resided there and had left some of their belongings at the site.

Rovinski is alleged to have then said: “You don’t think I will do it, do you?”

Investigators said he then retrieved a blue container full of an ignitable liquid and left his home in his pickup truck.

About 30 minutes later Rovinski returned to his home and said “You hear the fire trucks?” fire marshals alleged in charging documents.

Investigators also said Rovinski set the container on fire to destroy evidence.

The second fire occurred just nine days later on Bay Drive in Golden Beach and investigators say witnesses identified a person matching Rovinski’s description bicycling away from the residence before the second fire occurred.

Investigators say the first fire started in the garage and caused $125,000 in damage. The second fire started in the first floor of the home and completely destroyed it, investigators said, causing $135,000 in damages. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Police: Defendant Led Law Officers On Countywide Chase A Lusby man was released on bond over the weekend after he allegedly led St. Mary’s’ law officers on a high speed car chase throughout the county that finally ended with a worn out vehicle and his being bitten by a police dog.

Dominick Mackall, 25, faces a litany of charges including assaulting a police officer and his K-9 during his apprehension.

According to police reports Mackall first caught the attention of law enforcement when his vehicle was spotted traveling southbound on Route 235 near Rue Purchase Road without a front tire.

When state troopers tried to stop him, Mackall continued to make a turn on Great Mills Road and county deputies joined the chase; police deployed stop sticks on Route 5 as he took that route, police reports stated, but deflating the other front tire failed to stop him.

Police said that during the entire chase,

which lasted just under one hour and took police throughout the county, Mackall was driving erratically.

“The vehicle was all over the roadway and failed to drive in a single lane,” police wrote in charging documents. “The vehicle continually drove on the rims of the front tires. “[Mackall] drove the wrong direction on every road that he traveled during the time of the pursuit.”

When the pursuit finally stopped on Route 235 and Valley Drive Mackall exited the vehicle and tried to run but was apprehended by a sheriff’s office canine which bit him when he struck the dog, police alleged in court papers.

Police finally apprehended Mackall and found suspected crack cocaine in his possession, police reports stated.

There were no injuries sustained by law officers in the chase, police said, but two state police cruisers were damaged. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Sex Offender Fails to Notify Registry of Address Change On April 28 at 8:49 a.m., while conducting sex offender address verification checks, Detective Corporal William Raddatz of the Criminal Investigations Division, Sex Offender Compliance Unit, learned John A. Combs, Sr. age 41, of Lexington Park, a Tier I Registered Sex Offender, was not residing at the address reported to the registry. Combs, Sr. was located and arrested.

Combs, Sr. was transported to Combs the St. Mary’s County Detention Center, charged with failing to notify the Registry of an Address Change as Required by Law and incarcerated pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

Citizens wishing information regarding the sex offender registry may do so through the internet at www.dpscs.state. md.us.

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Calvert Marine Museum Re-Opens Celebrating Their Grand Opening on May 3

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After having closed in January for an extensive renovation, the Calvert Marine Museum will celebrate its grand re-opening on May 2, just in time for the Solomon’s Maritime Festival.

During the renovation, the gift shop was upgraded and expanded, additional educational programs were planned and a multi purpose room was completed, taking place of the old auditorium. An April 29 ribbon cutting preceded the grand opening, with state and local officials joining volunteers to celebrate the completion of the project.

The project, between design costs, construction and equipment, cost $2,175,000. Of that, Calvert County supplied $1,025,000. The State of Maryland supplied $250,000. Another $40,000 came from state grant funds and $860,000 came from private funding sources.

“No entity could do it on their own,” said fundraising coordinator Pat Jackson, adding that getting the renovation completed was an example of both public and private entities banding together for a common purpose.

Much of the funding went to improve things that are not immediately noticeable. The original museum was built in late 1988. As part of the renovation project, everything, from the lights and electrical wiring to the HVAC system, had to be brought up to current code, according to Calvert Marine Museum Director C. Douglass Alves.

The process was expensive, but it will save the museum money in the long run, Alves said.

When the original museum was opened, Alves said it was believed that the facility was perfect, that it would serve the community forever.

“Forever ended in 2000,” he said.

Harms Auditorium The new and improved auditorium is named for John and Marianne Harms, longtime volunteers and donors to the museum.

The space will be used for marine museum events such as the annual Bugeye Ball fundraiser, scheduled for May 10, and the members soiree, scheduled for May 18, in addition to being available for public and private functions, said Calvert Marine Museum Deputy Director Sherrod Sturrock. There will be a staging kitchen for caterers and a host of lighting and room configuration options.

Alves is pleased the auditorium is open for more personal reasons – his son will be using it for the reception when he gets married in October.

The museum has applied for a grant to purchase additional audio visual equipment that would allow the museum to record and broadcast lectures in the auditorium, Sturrock said.

A Brand New Gift Shop The marine museum gift shop was an unexpected addition to the remodel. According to Calvert Marine Museum Store Manager Maureen Baughman, longtime volunteer Zelma Margelos left money to the museum in her will, which made the additional remodel possible.

This pushed back the construction start date because the additional work had to be added to the plan and re-bid, Sturrock said.

The store’s remodel included flipping the museum’s front doors and the large window to the right to allow the expansion within the existing building footprint.

Photo by Sarah Miller Senator Roy Dyson, Marianne Harms and County Commissioner Pat Nutter cut the ribbon for the newly renovated marine museum.

The larger space allows for an expanded children’s section, which used to be crammed into the corner of the store, and a larger book area. Baughman said she has spent the past four months shopping for new items to put in the store and is excited to reopen and have customers again.

Alves shares Baughman’s enthusiasm, saying they were disappointed when the gift shop couldn’t be included in the original bid.

New items include a specially designed bag of tea from the Baltimore Tea Company, new tee-shirts, more megalodon items and new jewelry, Baughman said. She said there is a strong focus on merchandise made in America, with as many things a possible sourced locally or within the country.

In addition to finding new products to offer, Baughman consulted with museum store designers to find ways to tie the shop in with the rest of the museum, echoing themes and designs in the exhibits, Alves said.

Expanded Educational Opportunities While the museum was closed, Calvert County purchased the Dee of St. Mary’s from St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners President Jack Russell for $1. The historic skipjack is currently at the museum, through it is to be moved to the Lore Oyster House during the summer. The Dee is captained by Ed Bahniuk and a team of volunteers.

The 53 foot long boat can take a maximum of 43 people, Bahniuk said. There are currently 18 trips scheduled for school groups, and other trips for the general public.

The boat came with the Chesapeake Bay Field Lab Program (CBFL), said program Director Mindy Quinn.

Equipped with the new watercraft, the museum recently implemented a pilot program with Beach Elementary School and the Chesapeake Public Charter School where

classes of students come out for the day. Half of the class will go out in the morning with the Dee to try their hands at oyster fishing, navigation and sailing, in addition to taking water samples. The other half of the class will stay on shore and learn to shuck oysters and about the bay, the estuary and how important it is to keep them healthy, Quinn said.

Currently, the museum is determining what other programs will fall under the CBFL, Quinn said.

In addition to programs involving the Dee, Quinn and her team have been working to update and enhance programs to be in step with current curriculums, Quinn said. She hopes to get students excited and interested in science and the environment, or even inspire a general love of learning.

“I can’t wait for people to get back in the building,” she said.

Future Projects at the Museum Originally, part of the project was to include expanding the second floor to add more classroom space. This project is still in the plans, though it has been moved to phase two of the renovation.

While the museum was closed, they applied for a matching grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services to renovate the estuary exhibit. They received the grant, which Sturrock said is unusual for the first time applying for the grant.

The new estuary exhibit will be designed to make people feel like they are under the water beneath the Bay Bridge, Alves said. The improved exhibit, to be called “River to Bay Reflections and Connections,” should be 100 percent open in October, right in time for the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days, Sturrock said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Now that we are getting ready for another round of elections I think we need to have some thought on what policies we would like to see our officials support. I would like to see new welfare regulations on both state and federal levels. Society is paying for these programs and, keep this in mind, they are all voluntary. Individuals must apply for these benefits and no one forces people to volunteer. Our welfare policies have gotten totally out of hand and become a serious drain on our economy. I think it is high time we put some logic back in welfare and end some of the policies that have created generations of welfare slaves; people who are dependent on welfare throughout their entire lives. I‘m referring to the able-bodied individuals who chose not to be productive members of society.

For those who are physically and mentally able to work for a living let’s put a limit on welfare just like there is on unemployment support. That will give them time to learn skills that help them in the workforce. Society doesn’t owe the welfare crowd any more than those individuals who previously worked for a living, paid taxes, and were responsible to their families and communities.

Those on housing assistance should be held to a “good neighbor” standard.

Society has provided you with housing; take care of our property or you lose the assistance. These people should also be responsible adults so random drug testing should be instituted and those failing removed from the assistance roles. Random inspections of “our” properties should be conducted so that those with large screen plasma TVs, gaming consoles, and home entertainment centers who are obviously not living at a poverty level could also be removed from the assistance roles.

Voting privileges would also be lost for those receiving welfare since that is a conflict of interest. The current system has welfare recipients voting for whomever promises them bigger benefits rather than the best candidates for the country. I would also advocate denying voting privileges to convicted criminals since they have violated society’s laws and society should not reward them by allowing them to vote.

Although I don’t expect to see these changes in my lifetime I present them as food for thought and discussion. Society is supporting these voluntary programs with our tax money and those of us willing to work for thirty or forty years, purchase a house, and survive retirement should not have to give our tax dollars away so that others don’t have to work their entire lives. It should be a matter of accepting the rules if you want the money. It has become a self-fulfilling prophecy that if we expect nothing from those on public assistance, we get nothing in return. Welfare should be a limited, temporary condition and provide recipients motivation to advance themselves through their own efforts. The regulations noted above should help provide such motivation. If we give these recipients the proper motivation and expect them to be responsible for their own actions, make sacrifices, and contribute to their communities, that may lead to them expecting more from themselves and result in a more socially positive self-fulfilling prophecy. After all, that is the way the 40+% of Americans paying for these programs act and we should expect no less from those taking public assistance.

Glenn Weder Hollywood, Md.

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Sometimes state legislative bills don't pass because time runs out on the last day of the 90 day session; and, sometimes political chicanery causes a bill to die. HB 1542 was sabotaged using parliamentary procedures.

Delegate Tony O'Donnell sponsored HB 1542 to ensure that funding for testing of newborn babies for life-threatening hereditary or congenital disorders stays available and does not get transferred to the general fund as often happens to dedicated funds. This bill passed the House on March 17 by a vote of 136-0.

When it reached the Senate, Finance Committee Chairman Mac Middleton kept the bill in committee for 19 days, holding a

hearing on April 2 and amending the effective date to 2015. Amending the bill required it to return to the House for final approval. On the session's last day the Senate passed HB 1542 on 2nd reading, as amended, at 11:18 a.m. and then - Senator Dyson moved that the bill "be held until later today". He did this 3 more times at 4 p.m.; at 7:30 p.m.; and at 11:30 p.m.

There was no time left for the House of Delegates to approve the amendments and the bill died. Senator Dyson can say he voted for the bill when in fact, he killed the bill. Don't be fooled by political chicanery.

Ella Ennis Port Republic, Md.

Something Has to Change I hope the Board of County Commissioner’s budget meeting held on April 28th is re-broadcast so voters interested in the school system can view the proceedings for themselves. Several themes should be apparent. You could tell what commissioners are currently running for elected positions and do not want to lose any voters who support the school administration. You could also see an inept school board who could not satisfactorily answer any of the commissioner’s questions and one school board member, Mr. Matthews, who is running for re-election, was sternly corrected by one of the commissioners when he tried to use incorrect information concerning the level of funding the commissioners have given the school system in the past. Only one school board member, Ms. Crosby, showed any concern about what were the underlying reasons why they ended up with such a large unexpected deficit. A third consistent theme was the support for the school teachers and genuine concern that the adverse impact of the budget deficit, admittedly caused by major errors in judgment by the Board of Education, will likely fall on the backs of the rank and file. According to their remarks, if the county commissioner’s have it their way this is not likely to happen.

The most recent twist to solve the problem is the superintendent has recommended a three part plan, as reported in Kay Poiro’s article in your April 24th edition, to address the deficit in house. When he asked for approval of the plan from the Board of Education only two members asked any questions, Ms. Washington and Ms. Crosby. The other members praised the plan without question and sent kudos to the superintendent for his creativity. Perhaps if more questions were asked about the health care plan when it was introduced some of the deficiencies in the plan would have come to light before it stacked up a 5.8 million dollar loss. To her credit, Ms. Crosby did not vote to approve the superintendent’s plan until she had more time to study the particulars. She also said she heard of

the shortfall from others long before she was informed by the school administration. It is about time someone on the board tries to take back the keys to the store and control over the purse strings!

Those school system employees who are still singing the superintendent’s praises need to realize their health benefits are going to be revised and other benefits may be in jeopardy due to the deficit. In the past some of the county commissioners have used the terms negligence, mismanagement and malfeasance and I am sure they’re not referring to the classroom teachers but rather the administrators of the school system. Hopefully more of the price tag for mismanagement will not be dumped on the teachers and other school staff and will be more evenly shared.

The sudden revelation of this deficit in the waning months of the fiscal year is akin to the secrecy surrounding the real amount we are paying the superintendent. At the recent candidates forum only one candidate, Mr. Darnowski, who indicated he did not favor more transparency, seemed to believe the superintendent’s salary is actually $216,985 as officially reported. All the other candidates stated they were in favor of more transparency and obviously were aware that the published salary nowhere near represents what the superintendent is actually collecting from the taxpayers but none could identify the actual amount which is a well-kept secret even though it is supposedly public information. More transparency will result in more accountability.

We deserve a change in the school administration and a good place to start is with the upcoming election to the Board of Education. When board members start to ask more questions before they sign on the dotted line there will be far less opportunity for the current mess to repeat itself. If the voters don’t change the status-quo they deserve what they get.

David A. Ryan Hollywood, Md.

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As a reminder, St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ will be open for students on Friday, May 2, as it is an inclement weather make-up day due to the inclement weather experienced this past winter.

The school system calendar can be viewed on our website at www.smcps.org under community links. For more information, please call 301-475-5511, ext. 32178.

Kathleen Reineke Selected as Teacher of the Year St. Mary’s County Public Schools announces the selection of Ms. Kathleen Reineke, an Instructional Resource Teacher at Oakville Elementary School, as its 20142015 Teacher of the Year.

“Ms. Reineke is an asset to our school system. She has an innate ability to communicate and connect with her students in order to overcome challenges and provide enrichment where needed,” said Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools. “She is well-respected and an outstanding educator.”

In her letter of support, an Oakville Elementary School parent wrote, “It is obvious through Ms. Reineke’s excellent knowledge, skills, and ability to teach effectively that she continues to keep herself educated and informed about the latest teaching styles. She teaches her students new ways to overcome challenges in a positive manner. I believe that the really great educators are the ones who have a true love for the profession and I believe that Ms. Reineke has a true love of teaching…she is an asset to education and children.”

Ms. Reineke is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Winona State University, her Teacher Certification from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a Master of Education in Reading from Towson University.

All county Teacher of the Year representatives will be honored by the Maryland State Board of Education at a recognition luncheon held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in Baltimore. Ms. Reineke will represent St. Mary’s County as a candidate for Maryland Teacher of the Year. This award will be announced at the Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala in Baltimore on October 10, 2014.

The Maryland Teacher of Year will be presented with several prizes, will speak at numerous conferences and events, and will act as an advisor to the Maryland State Department of Education. The Maryland Teacher of the Year is also a candidate for the National Teacher of the Year.

2014 St. Mary’s County Bar Association Scholarship The St. Mary’s County Bar Association established a scholarship fund to reward a St. Mary’s County graduating high school senior who demonstrates meritorious achievements in high school by providing him or her with a one-time scholarship to continue his or her academic endeavors. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors residing in St. Mary’s County who will be attending a four year college or university, a community college, or a technical college. Scholarship applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, school and/or community activities, social awareness, and appreciation of the law.

Applications are judged by a committee of impartial attorneys selected from the members of the St. Mary’s County Bar Association. Gender, nationality, national origin, or ethnicity shall not be used by any committee member to influence the ranking of applicants.

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Christina Caperones Named Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Ms. Christina Caperones, a Kindergarten teacher at White Marsh Elementary School, was selected as St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ recipient of The Washington Post’s 2014 Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award.

The Washington Post recognizes excellence in teaching throughout the Washington area region annually. For over three decades more than 500 teachers have won the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award. The awards are named for Agnes Meyer, a staunch supporter and defender of public education and wife of Eugene Meyer, who purchased The Post in 1933.

“Ms. Caperones’ enthusiasm for learning is contagious…she understands the individual needs of each student and encourages their talents while fostering their self-

esteem,” wrote White Marsh Elementary School Principal Beth Ramsey in her letter of support.

Ms. Caperones earned her Master of Education in Reading from Towson University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Certificate in Early Childhood Education from University of Maryland Baltimore County. Before joining the staff of White Marsh Elementary, Ms. Caperones taught at Green Holly Elementary School.

“Ms. Caperones challenges her students to reach new levels of success each and every day,” said Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools.

Ms. Caperones and other recipients among the Washington region will be recognized on May 13 at a ceremony hosted by The Washington Post.

Garth Bowling Named Distinquished Educational Leader Mr. Garth Bowling, Principal of Chopticon High School, has been selected as St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ recipient of The Washington Post’s Distinguished Educational Leadership Award.

The Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award exists to recognize those principals who go beyond the daily challenges of their position to create an exceptional educational environment.

“Mr. Bowling’s selfless dedication to his students, staff, and community exemplifies the leadership that is critical to the success of his school,” said Dr. Michael J. Martirano, Superintendent of Schools.

Mr. Bowling joined St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) in 2008 as Principal of Chopticon High School

after a stellar career in Charles County Public Schools from 1977 to 2008 serving as a Social Studies Teacher, Vice Principal, and Principal.

Garth Bowling’s background encompasses 41 years in the education field with 29 of those years as Principal. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in political science and his certification in secondary education from Towson State College, as well as, a Master of Education degree. Mr. Bowling also received his Certification of Advanced Study in School Management from Loyola College.

During the first week of May, The Washington Post will present the award to Mr. Bowling and the other principals representing public schools systems in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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Commissioners Faced With Bailing Out School System

By Guy Leonard and Kay Poiro Staff Writers The tension was palpable at Monday’s county commissioner budget work session where the board of education tried to explain how they had let spiraling health care costs along with other unexpected expenditures bring them to a $6 million deficit that they want the county’s assistance in covering.

The main question now is whether to bail out the school system completely, not at all or provide some level of financial assistance.

After polling four commissioners on Wednesday there appears to be a consensus that despite agreement that the school system made critical errors in judgment and management they were worthy of some help.

Two of three aid options, laid out in a letter to the Board of County Commissioners dated April 24 included using all and/or most of the school system’s fund balance in exchange for either solving the problem entirely by the school system or with supplemental appropriation from the county.

The third option uses zero dollars from the school system’s fund balance and healthcare reserve, but relies solely on a loan or supplemental appropriation from the county.

Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano says the third of three options presented to the commissioners is the most “fiscally sound, objective decision,” allowing the school system to keep a small fund balance for emergencies.

“We’re going to have to work through this,” Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell said of increases in power consumption and snow removal costs for schools.

“These were unanticipated costs.

“I do not consider health care costs unanticipated.”

Both Commissioners Dan Morris and Larry Jarboe agreed that the school system mismanaged funds but said financial aid was the right thing to do.

“The middle ground is obviously the answer but we certainly can’t just roll over and play dead.

“They’ve got to come up with a plan,” Jarboe said.

Morris said he was considering trying to provide $2 million to the school system using some of their own other post employment benefit funds (OPEB) to help fill the gap.

Todd Morgan was the most critical of commissioners at Monday’s budget work session, accusing the school board of not keeping track of their own finances.

Photos by Frank Marquart Schools Superintendnet Michael J. Martirano, right, along with schools finance director Tammy McCourt and deputy superintendent Bradley Clements answered questions from county commissioners about the system’s $6 million short fall.

That still put the onus on the system he said.

“They’re still left with $4 million they’ve got to deal with,” Morris said. “But I think we have to step up to the plate and realize mistakes were made.

“I’m going to vote to help them.”

Commissioner Todd Morgan said he wanted no part of any bail out of the system Wednesday, staying firm to his statements regarding the same on Monday.

“It’s time for the board of education to be held accountable,” Morgan told The County Times. “They mismanaged the money. How can I look at county employees and the sheriff’s employees and say oh by the way the school system is off by 8 percent but you guys have to suck it up for them. The citizens of the county deserve better.”

Morgan, who has long been critical of how the school system does business, was quick to hold the elected members of the school board accountable at the Monday meeting after Martirano and his new finance director Tammy McCourt explained how surgeries and serious illnesses plus expensive use of name brand prescription drugs helped contribute to the fiscal debacle.

McCourt told commissioners that she had found that as far back as February her analysis “revealed we would have some budget shortfalls.”

Of the three options the school board offered to solve the problem the one that would have the county commissioners hand over up to $3.7 million to help cover costs seemed the least palatable to them.

One had the school system absorb it entirely with cuts and hiring freezes.

“My answer right now is not to bail you out,” Morgan said, who soon asked the board of education to come up to the dais and explain themselves.

“Maybe you can explain to the people how we got here from your point of view instead of from your one employee’s point of view,” Morgan said.

Board member Cathy Allen explained that the school board had tried to operate within its means and often on a “razor thin margin” while health care costs were going up.

She said the school board may have erred by taking the advice of its health care provider to save money.

“In hind sight… we may not have made the right choice,” Allen said.

School Board Chair Salvatore Raspa added that no one could have accounted for the number of high cost claims that hit the school system on its health insurance.

Morgan continued his attack, dismissing the oft cited statistic that the county is last in state funding for per pupil expenditures.

He retorted that the county’s contribution is much more substantial putting it in the No. 15 slot.

He accused the board of not knowing what was going on in their own system.

“It’s a lack of control,” Morgan said, “I respect the teachers and they’re the ones who’ve worked to get the 91 percent graduation rate.

“You’ve really messed up cash flow.”

Morgan said teachers were constantly made to adjust to new requirements and programs while the school system celebrated its top achievement status.

“The teachers are taking it in the shorts,” he said. “I haven’t seen a program that you haven’t said ‘no’ to.

“You’re spreading them too thin like peanut butter on toast and you’re telling them they’re not doing enough.”

Commissioner Cindy Jones also chided the school system for their bookkeeping.

“The school board continues to present unsustainable budgets, and now we’re at a crossroads,” Jones said. “Over the years I’ve seen what I called creative accounting.”

Martirano has said the current budget crisis is one that can be solved and should be looked at objectively.

“This year was an aberration,” he said, saying that the school board is continuing with preventive measures already put in place.

Martirano says his goal is to maintain integrity in the classroom. According to the superintendent, nothing has been touched this school year instruction-wise. For fiscal 14, the impact hasn’t been felt in the classroom and the school board plans to keep it that way.

“We’re maintaining the core integrity of the classroom and maintaining best teachers to yield the best results for our students,” he says. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Hundreds of service members, family members and civilians joined the air station’s annual Earth Day Run event April 24 at the Beach House at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Earth Day activities included static displays from the Department of Natural Resources and other organizations.

The day was also used as the Department of Defense’s recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Obituaries Ernest Thomas Briscoe-Dickens, 52 Ernest Thomas BriscoeDickens, 52, of Lexington Park, MD, passed onto eternal glory on Monday, April 22.

He was born on October 6, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of Ernest Thomas Dickens of Lexington Park, and the late Marnette Sarah Briscoe.

He was affectionately called “Brother” or “Briscoe-Bey” by family, friends and loved ones. He was a native of Great Mills, Md. and was educated in the St. Mary’s County Public School system.

In addition, Ernest is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia “Trish” Briscoe; three daughters, RayShawn Dickens of California, Md., LaShawn (Lionel) Dickens of Lexington Park, Md. and Chantini (Pernell) Somerville of Hollywood, Md.; three step-daughters, Katrina and Amanda Miller, and Alicia Henderson, all of Hagerstown, Md.; step-mother, Frances Dickens of Lexington Park, Md.; three sisters, Janice (Godfrey) Warren of Waldorf, Md., Patsy (Greg) Mason of Atlanta, Ga., and Pamela (Patrick) Herbert of Lexington Park, Md.; two brothers, Calvin (Sherlane) Briscoe of Savannah, Ga. and Henry (Deborah) Briscoe of Lexington Park, Md.; two half sisters, Karen and Vicky Robinson and one half-brother, Tony Robinson, all of Lexington Park, Md.; one sister-in-law, Pamela Briscoe of Lexington Park, Md. and a special cousin, Hope Dyson of Great Mills, Md.; ten grand-

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers.

We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition. children, six step-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Tyrone Briscoe.

Services was held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, on Saturday, April 27, with Pastor Reverend Andrew Morkunas officiating. Viewing was from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and service commenced at 11:30 a.m. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.

Catherine Teresa Hicks, 65 Catherine Teresa Hicks, 65, of Leonardtown, MD, died at St. Mary’s Hospital on April 23, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle with diabetes and heart disease. A lifetime resident of Saint Mary’s County, she was the sixth of nine children of the late Albert Thomas and Alice (Dingee) Tippett of Loveville.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant she worked for the Health Department, and later provided private care to numerous patients in both Charles and Saint Mary’s Counties. She eventually had to retire because of disability.

She also worked tobacco farms in Clements and Loveville. Teresa lived her life as a true Christian woman, caring for special needs foster adults and giving cheerfully of her time, money and possessions to anyone in need. She loved gardening and reading her Bible.

Teresa is survived by her husband, David R. “Dave” Hicks of Breton Bay; and by her step-children Lorri Cleary of Huntingtown and Kenny Richardson (June) of Mansfield, Tx.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and their respective families. She is also survived by a special foster daughter, Scarlett Cundiff of Loveville; siblings Joe Tippett (Sandi, deceased) of Hollywood, Margaret Nelson (Harry) of Chaptico, Marie Johnson (Billy Joe) of Morganza, Alvin Tippett (Sue) of Mechanicsville, Paul Tippett (Frances) of LaPlata, and Dorothy Miller, Glenn Tippett and Linda Richards (Al) of Loveville.

She was predeceased by her first two husbands, Bernard “Buster” Graves of Clements and Lloyd Richardson; sister, Irma Jean Quade (Tommy) of Laurel Grove; and by one step-daughter, Debbie Drury of Waynesville, MO. The family received friends for Teresa’s Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home on Sunday, April 28, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. A funeral service was held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, on Monday, April 29, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ann Strickler presiding. Interment will be scheduled for a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Cleary, Chris Cleary, Chad Richards, Chris Richards, Ralph Heard and Perry Guy. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jenks Drury, Al Richards, Harry Nelson, Tommy Quade, Tommy Gardner and Glenn Tippett.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 or to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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

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

Raymond Henry Page Jr., 91 Raymond Henry “Ray” Page, Jr., 91, of Leonardtown, Md. died April 2, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was born April 15, 1921 in West Warwick, RI to

the late Raymond Henry Page, Sr. and Lucy Standerwick Stadtfeld.

Ray held a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rhode Island State College. As a junior in college, he entered the Navy ROTC Program and was commissioned as an Ensign on April 18, 1942. Ray served on minesweepers in the Pacific Theater during WWII, and eventually attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander after being placed in reserve status on May 15, 1945.

On June 18, 1944, Ray married his sweetheart, Marillyn May Hughs at Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel, CA. They spent 68 wonderful years together. Ray was employed eighteen years as an engineering manager for North American/Rockwell International.

Later, he earned two teaching credentials and worked as an electronics/metal shop teacher until his retirement in 1982.

Ray’s accomplishments were plentiful.

With his friend Bob Ritchie, he designed and developed one of the first electronic sirens with an integral PA system which was purchased by outlying police departments in suburban Los Angeles County. Ray was selected for Order of the Arrow and received the Golden Bear Award for outstanding performance in his service to the Walter Knott District of Boy Scouts of America. He and his wife smuggled Bibles into the People’s Republic of China, volunteered at a Christian orphanage in Mexico, and established RAYMAR Ministries, a feeding ministry in the Phillipines. In May of 2012, at the age of 91, he earned his Amateur Extra License (the highest license classification in Ham Radio) at St. Mary’s County Amateur Radio Club in Lexington Park Maryland.

Ray never met a hobby he couldn’t master. He was an accomplished leather worker, metal worker, glass mosaic artist and photographer. He was an avid sailor and private pilot.

In his lifetime, he restored an MGA sports car and two light aircraft. He was working on his third plane, a light sport kit plane at the time of his death. He was a long time member and Board Member of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter One. In addition to Ray’s wife, he is survived by his children: Robert Page (Mickie) of Pflugerville, TX; Arlene Baker (Lowell) of Spirit Lake, ID; Darlene Heller of Ontario, CA; David Page (Laurie) of Falls Church, VA; Brian Page (Venita) of Wildomar, CA; Lee Page (Robyn) of Orlando, FL; Greg Page (Donna) of Leonardtown, MD; son-in-law, Don Marlar; Ray’s sister, Charlotte Siniscalchi; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren;

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and many extended family. Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Raye Lynn Marlar.

Family received friends for Ray’s Life Celebration on Saturday, April 27, from 1-4 PM, with a service at 3 PM by Pastor Linden Curtis at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mission Aviation Fellowship, 112 N Pilatus Lane, Nampa, ID 83687 or Intensive Care Ministries, P.O. Box 109, Mentone, CA 92359.

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

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

Theodore Newkirk Sr., 86 On Sunday, April 21, Theodore Newkirk Sr., of Lexington Park, Md. departed this life at his home surrounded by family.

Theodore was born on September 1, 1926 in Pender County, NC to the late Raymond Newkirk and Vandalia (Collins) Newkirk.

He was the fourth of six children.

Ted, as he was affectionately known, was baptized as a child at the Point Caswell Baptist Church in Atkinson, North Carolina. He later attended the First Baptist Church of Lexington Park. He received his early education in the Pender County public school system in North Carolina.

Ted enlisted in the Army Air Corps on February 21,1946 where he spent most of his tour of duty in Okinawa. He served in the 476 Aviation Squadron as a certified welder and Black Smith. Also while in Okinawa he attended the Okinawa Institute, studying math and English. Ted received the World War II Victory Medal as well as the Army of Occupation Medal.

After an honorable discharge from the Army Air Corps on April 20,1947, he enrolled in the Maryland Technical Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated in 1949 with majors in physics, electronics, and trigonometry he graduated in 1949.

Ted then met and fell in love with the Mary Virginia Kenny. They were married in Baltimore City on April 25, 1949, and resided there until relocating to Lexington Park in 1954. They were united in matrimony until the time of Ted’s death.

While living in St. Mary’s County, Ted became a well known pillar in the community always looking for opportunities to right the wrongs in society. He served as President of the NAACP for 10 years during the 1960’s and 1970’s where he was instrumental in integrating Great Mills High School. While serving as President, his branch was one of the 203 branches in the Nation whose membership total for 1970 exceeded their total for the previous year of 1969.

On April 28,1968, a St. Mary’s Today reporter asked Ted why he decided to join the NAACP and his response was “With me it wasn’t a matter of deciding, it was a way of life. I always agreed with what the NAACP stood for. I have never been able to accept the idea that this is an NAACP problem. It is our problem. If you want to be a part of the solution, then join the NAACP”.

Ted worked at the U.S. Naval Air Test

Center at Patuxent River as an Electrical Environment Technician for 33 years. He retired January 8, 1982 from the Aircraft Electrical Evaluation Facility. He worked with Cerberonics Inc. from 1982 – 1988 as an Electrical Engineer testing and repairing oxygen analyzers for Navy Pilots.

In 1988 he founded and was President of Newkirk Enterprises, Inc., a construction company that built affordable homes.

Ted has always been active and vocal in politics, supporting representatives he felt would make a difference.

Ted was appointed by Governor Parris Glendening to the St. Mary’s Alcoholic Beverages Board. He also served on the McKay’s food store Board of Directors.

He was a member and Vice President of the St. Mary’s County Hospital Board.

Ted continued his community service as President/member of the Jolly Gents Club for several years. When the opportunity presented itself, he welcomed the chance to become a member of the Carver Elementary School PTA. Ted has been an example to his family, friends and to the community all of his life. He has loved people but life is not measured merely by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.

Others in fact, loved Theodore Newkirk Sr..

Ted is survived by his loving wife Virginia; his nine children: Charles Newkirk (Charlene), Stuart Newkirk (Lynn), Theodore Newkirk Jr. (Gladys) Gary Newkirk (Daylynne) Gwendolyn Newkirk Williams, Leah Ferreira (Dave), Bonnie Graves (Harvey), Felita Dorsey (Bobby), Lauria Turner (Archie); Newkirk; his devoted sister, Wilhelmina Murphy; several nephews and nieces; and faithful friend, Deborah Newkirk. He also leaves a legacy of (21) grandchildren and ( 10 ) Great grandchildren. Ted was preceded in death by his one sister, Margret Norris; three brothers, Raymond, Willie and Rudolph Newkirk; his eldest son, Theodore Kellam; and his grandson, Jacobi Newkirk.

Family will receive friends for Ted’s Life Celebration on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Reverend Roderick W. McClanahan at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road N., Leonardtown, MD 20650.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to 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.

Barbara Ann Matthews Knoeller, 78 Barbara Ann Matthews Knoeller, 78, of Leonardtown, MD died April 24, at Sunrise of Fair Oaks in Fairfax County, VA. Born November 8, 1934 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Almond and Fanny Collins Matthews.

Mrs. Knoeller was a retired engineer, having worked for many years for the Fairfax County Department of Transportation.

In retirement she was an active supporter of Sotterley Plantation and the Women’s League of Voters. She was a member of Trinity Church, St. Mary’s City, Md. She is survived by her children, the Reverend Stephen Gerth of New York, NY, Donna Robbins and her husband Jack of Centreville, VA, and Ralph Gerth and his wife Ulrika of Newburyport, MA, four granddaughters, and her brothers, the Reverend Lawrence Matthews and his wife Jean of Vienna, VA and Donny Matthews and his wife Edna of Virginia Beach, VA. The family received friends on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church. Reverend John Ball celebrated a Funeral Service on April 27, at 11:00 AM in the church, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church, P.O. Box 207, St. Mary’s City, MD, 20686 or to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 145 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036.

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

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

Shirley Claire Luber, 93 Shirley Claire Luber, 93, of Solomons, Md. formerly from Greenbelt, Md. passed away on April 26, in Solomons, Md. Born on December 20, 1919 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Allie and Nelson Hubel. Shirley was the loving wife of Arthur Luber, whom she married in College Park, Md. in 1943. Shirley is survived by her sons Neil Luber of Hollywood, MD, Ross Luber of Sonora, CA, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Shirley graduated from high school in 1937, and later graduated from the University of Maryland in 1942 with a Bachelors of Science.

She worked as a Correspondent and Proof Reader for National Geographic, and the Washington Post. The family recieved friends on Tuesday, April 30, from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Graveside Service followed at 11:00 AM in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD with Bishop Joe Dobson officiating.

George Goodwin, 78 George L. Goodwin, 78, of California, Maryland died April 27, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s.

Born in Oxon Hill, Maryland on July 1, 1934 he was the son of the late William Henry and Eva Tennyson Goodwin.

He graduated from Great Mills High School and was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army. He worked for the Lexington Park Dry Cleaners and Sealtest Dairy. He worked for over 30 years at Steuart’s Petroleum in Piney Point, Maryland where he was hired as a laborer and advanced to the position

of Personnel Manager of the Transportation Branch of Steuarts. After his retirement from Steuarts he worked for the St, Mary’s County Health Department (Transportation) where he enjoyed transporting patients to and from their appointments at various medical facilities.

His favorite activities included his annual flight to Kathleen, Georgia to spend time with his son Michael and his wife Gemma. After a scrumptious breakfast served by Gemma they would head out to sightsee or just hang out at home with Doberman, Deuce. He seldom missed his Sunday cookout with his son-in-law Tom and stepdaughter Donna and the grandchildren. They barbecued George’s favorite foods while cheering on the Redskins or Baltimore Orioles.

He loved dining out with his wife especially when they were joined by their best friends. Knowing a competitive game of pitch would follow he always predicted the men would win that night. He liked traveling to Lakeland with his wife to visit sister-in-law Dot (Pat) and Terry and Mark, especially the free breakfasts and dinners at Marks “Fat Jack’s Restaurant”. His bichon frise was always at his side whether it was walking through the neighborhood with friends, cleaning his vehicles or watching Monday night wrestling.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Adams Goodwin; sisters, Helen Elizabeth Goodwin and Hilda Mae Goodwin Russell of St. Petersburg, Fl. He is also survived by his son, Michael Todd (Gemma) Goodwin and stepchildren, Brian Johnson, Donna (Tom) Johnson, Pam (Donnie) Johnson and Joey (Rick) Johnson. He is survived as well by his grandchildren Aline Casaverde, Michael Goodwin Jr., Patrick Caldwell, Larry Holsinger (Brandy), Katherine Paras (Jimmy), Thomas Owens Jr. and a great granddaughter, Georgia. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys L. Goodwin and his daughter Lisa Renee Casaverde; brothers, William Francis Goodwin, Norman Joseph Goodwin, Melvin Edward Goodwin; sisters, Mary Virginia Goodwin Spear and Shirley Jean (Boogie) Goodwin Lozen.

Family recieved friends for George’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Raymond Schmidt on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Raymond Dion, Tim O’Connor, John Simpson, Tommy Abell, Jamal Hebb and Tommy Owens.

Honorary pallbearers were Ray Adams, Johnny Adams, Lenny Guy and Alan Scott.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Francis Regis Church, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, Maryland 20636.

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

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

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5th & Final Act Announced for Guitars & Stripes Country Fest Presented By Lennar

Southern Maryland Native Drivin’ Muzzy Added To Country Fest Lineup The 5th and final act of the Guitars and Stripes Country Festival presented by Lennar has been announced, as the Southern Fried Sound Off Local Band Search is now complete. Southern Maryland band Drivin’ Muzzy will be the opening act for the festival that will take place on Saturday, May 24.

With standing room only at The Port Tobacco Marina, Drivin’ Muzzy secured their spot at the May 24th festival by winning 149 votes to 64 votes received by The Travis Adams Band.

“The contest was a huge success and it was great to see Port Tobacco Marina’s venue filled to capacity to support two of Southern Maryland’s local acts,” said Courtney Knichel, Assistant General Manager of Marketing & Special Events. “We are a little less than a month out from the concert, and the buzz is really growing. Adding Drivin’ Muzzy to the lineup gives Southern Maryland one more reason to purchase tickets to this great evening of affordable family entertainment,” said Knichel.

Tickets are still available for the Guitars & Stripes Country Fest and can

be purchased by calling the stadium at 301-638-9877, stopping by the Etrepid Box Office at Regency Furniture Stadium, or ordering online at www.somdbluecrabs.com.

Fans are encouraged to check out Drivin’ Muzzy’s music on Facebook and YouTube, as well as follow the band @DrivinMuzzy on twitter to find out where they will entertain next.

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 16 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. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit www.SOMDbluecrabs.com for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark today!

NMRA Fords Invade MIR!

The NMRA will once again be rolling into Maryland International Raceway on May 2-4, 2014 for the 14th annual SCT Performance NMRA Ford Nationals featuring all Ford Drag Racing, Car Show, and a Swap Meet.

Santa Ana, CA (April 21, 2014) – Located in Budds Creek, Maryland, Maryland International Raceway (MIR) is perfectly situated at almost sea level providing ideal atmospheric conditions for super fast elapsed times and exciting drag racing! This location, combined with the fastest NMRA Ford racecars in the country, guarantees maximum thrills and close competition. Look forward to record-breaking quarter-mile runs on May 2-4 during the 14th Annual SCT NMRA Ford Nationals!

Well known as “The #1 All-Ford Motorsports Show,” the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals Series includes family-friendly attractions for all types of automotive enthusiasts.

Along with competitive racing on the drag strip, the NMRA offers a giant all-Ford car show on both Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by UPR Products and supported by some of the biggest companies in the automotive aftermarket, NMRA car shows give enthusiasts the chance to show off their ride, earn one of a hundred awards handed out on both days and win raffle prizes. Editors from 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords, Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords and NMRA’s own Race

Pages magazine circulate the show looking for the perfect feature vehicle. And at this event, SVT vehicles have their own classes for the chance to win bragging rights as the best SVT in the US. Owners and fans of Ford’s limited-edition SVT cars and trucks will enjoy the SVT-only events during the 2nd Annual SVT Shootout, held exclusively at the Maryland location.

VMP Superchargers has stepped up once again to sponsor the Terminator/GT500 Shootout class that brings together some of the quickest Cobras and GT500s in the country for a winner take all format at this special event. The SVT TREMEC True Street class includes everything – from mild to wild – as long as it’s street legal. These vehicles have to prove their street worthiness in a 30-mile cruise before taking to the drag strip for three back-to-back passes.

Winners get a six-foot tall trophy that would make anyone proud! TREMEC True Street, presented by Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, is always one of the largest classes at each NMRA event. It’s a fun class for all kinds of racers, no matter how much prior experience they have.

The massive manufacturers’ midway and swap meet will satisfy parts shoppers and bargain hunters.

With manufacturer representatives from companies like SCT Performance, Edelbrock, Nitto Tire, TREMEC Transmissions, Roush Performance and VMP Superchargers, to name a few, spectators can get the best information from the right people, all in one place.

For more information on the 14th Annual SCT NMRA Ford Nationals on May 2-4, please visit or call 866-694-3475. Maryland International Raceway is located at 27861 Budds Creek Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

About The National Mustang Racers Association (NMRA): The NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals is the #1 all-Ford motorsport show in the United States, attracting the most racers, fans, sponsors and contingency. Each NMRA event features awesome heads-up Ford drag racing, a huge all-Ford car show, a giant manufacturers midway, burnout contest, 300+ mph jet car, true street and bracket racing. NMRA event action can be found regularly in national and online magazines as well as in Race Pages, the official publication of the National Mustang Racers Association. For more information on the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals, please visit or call 714.444.2426. Located in Santa Ana, CA, ProMedia Events is the home of the NMRA, the National Muscle Car Association (NMCA), the NMCA WEST Street Car Nationals, and the Chevy High Performance Nationals. For more information about ProMedia Events, please visit www.promediapub.com.

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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Before electronic devices overwhelmed good old-fashioned horsing around, my cousins and I used Nerf basketball rims to play a hybrid basketball/football game. It was brutal.

Being the oldest and biggest, I played the role of rim defender. My younger kin were, essentially, willing and persistent crash test dummies. In ridiculously confined spaces and with breakables all around, they would fake dribble (Nerf balls never bounced well), burst down “the lane”, leap and meet the full force of their older cousin. There were no referees, only our honor and pride. In other words, there was no griping or complaining and absolutely no tears. The rules were simple: if they scored, I’d increase the brutality; if they failed and took more than three seconds to get up, I’d lighten up…theoretically.

The game/wrestling match was inspired by the late-80’s, early 90’s NBA basketball we grew up watching. As the last line of defense, I thought of myself not as the rail thin, physically unimposing kid I was, but as Bill Laimbeer or Alonzo Mourning. Score on me at the cup? Without pain? I think not. My cousins were Michael Jordan or Dominique Wilkins, ferociously attacking the rim with no regard for life or limb. The absence of broken bones I can only attribute to the rubber skeletal systems of our youth.

Needless to say, those epic battles are only talked about these days; they aren’t reproduced.

A recent ESPN 30 for 30 piece on the similar-vintage Bad Boy Detroit Pistons reminded me of our epic family clashes.

Those Pistons, featuring the likes of Rick Mahorn and the aforementioned Laimbeer, thugs among NBA thugs, and Isiah Thomas, a phenomenal player whose basketball skill is often overshadowed by his adeptness as an antagonist, were perhaps the first NBA team to embrace being the league’s big, bad bully. They weren’t as interested in beating elegant high-flyers like Jordan or Clyde Drexler as they were

in breaking their will through constant physical abuse. Compromise an opponent’s nerve, make him shy about going to the hole, and the scoreboard will take care of itself. It worked, to the tune of back-to-back NBA Championships and it spawned several copycats – Pat Riley’s New York Knicks and Miami Heat, most notably – around the league.

I hated those Pistons teams, but I respected their style of play. The game now is, well, much softer. Elegance and rhythmic flow sell better than a street fight - allegedly. My cousins and I often scoff at what is considered a flagrant foul in today’s game and what today’s stars LeBron James in particular - complain is excessive contact. Our reply to James’ whoa-is-me facial contortions is usually something like, “LeBron is a pansy…he wouldn’t have survived back in the day.”

The truth: James could’ve dominated in any era. Confession: I’ve warmed to James’ approach.

Shaquille O’Neal possessed many fine qualities – size, athleticism and a sense of humor – but his ability to absorb hit after malicious hit and resist the temptation to respond with violent force is what I admired most. Shaq would have been justified inflicting harm on opponents in nearly every game…but refrained. LeBron James is a giant with a similar disposition – and I have tremendous respect for his temperance. Yesterday’s “soft” is today’s “wise and mature.”

Were the Bad Boy Pistons cool? In their day, yes, but sports have evolved.

Look around. Football is less violent.

MLB banned home plate collisions. NBA rules have outlawed old-school Pistons basketball. Sportsmanship is up; violence is down. Boorish behavior is now mostly jeered, not cheered. Has society followed suit? We are more tolerant, but remain a work in social progress (Donald Sterling anyone?). Are we less violent and more respectful? When faced with an antagonist, are we as capable of turning the other cheek – a sign of real strength - like LeBron James? I’m skeptical. Our games are better for the changes. Wouldn’t we be wise to tag along? If you disagree, keep watching antiquated Pistons re-runs. But please don’t ask me to re-enact those Nerf basketball games to satisfy your bloodthirst. I likely wouldn’t…even if I could.

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Hello, My name is Cass. I am a very sweet girl and I get along with everyone. I am lucky because I was rescued from the shelter and it is unlikely I would have been adopted because I am an adult. I am about 1 or 2 years old. People tend to go for the more colorful cats. My fur is soft and I know I am beautiful. I know I am a wonderful girl. Anyone would be lucky to have me as an addition to their family. Please fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@Hotmail.com.

You can also meet me at Petco in California on most Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3. I don't show so well at Petco because that place scares me a little but maybe if your application is approved, you could foster to adopt me and see how terrific I am. If you like me, then sign the contract and pay the adoption fee.

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Feral Cat Rescue has free spay/neuter grants for cats living in zip code 20659 and we lend humane traps to catch them so they can be fixed. Please call 301-481-0171 for info.

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LIBRARY ITEMS New online catalog coming May 15 The libraries in Southern Maryland are transitioning to a new online catalog that will go live May 15. During the final transition stage, May 9-14, some services will be affected. The catalog and the customers’ accounts will not be accessible. Customers must present their library cards when checking out items or when renewing items along with the items. Holds cannot be placed from May 7 through May 14.

To avoid items being returned during May 9-14, no items will be due on those days and customers are asked to return items either before May 9 or after May 14.

All three libraries will be closed May 15 to complete the transition to the new system. The new catalog will add additional features for the customer and much needed improvements on the staff side.

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Dawna Diaz Book Signing at Fenwick Books Dawna Diaz signs copies of her book Veil Stories: Learning to Listen to My Heart at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music, Friday, May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m..

Life starts with expectations and dreams, then runs into painful realities.

When we open our eyes, seeing clearly our past actions, we find ourselves changed, and the dreams can turn out quite different from the ones we first created. Dawna goes deep into herself to discover what the universe is trying to teach her, to learn to listen to her heart. She discovers at the tender age of forty-five how repeated patterns in her life continue to bring pain without resolutions.

Feeling like she's going around the same tree over and over again, she looks deeper for ways to break free from the pattern of pain. When she listens carefully, she finds a veil is lifted as a new truth is revealed and at the same moment the lie is exposed.

This book is a recount of some of those personal lessons, each one unique, intense, and still common to many others. The poems will give you an awareness of your search for change and of a life made better. Each story takes you on your own personal journey, helping you to lift the veils and discover your own truth. These stories are woven with hope and new values that were a long time being uncovered. As you read these life lessons, you may find they are occasionally painful but always full of revelations. Each one requires a decision, to accept or discard the ideas and long-held beliefs that no longer serve life as it is now. To become herself, Dawna encountered memories that may take your breath away one moment but will leave you with hope which will last for the rest of your life.

About the Author Dawna Diaz is a first-time author, longtime poet. While she earns her living involved in the testing of aircraft for the navy, she is also a life coach with training in heart-centered hypnosis, meditator, and actress. She writes from her heart, seeing the world from a different perspective than most. She lives with her husband and two dogs in southern Maryland.

Tom Hodges Welcomed Leonardtown Middle School Students for a Tour

Libraries giving away free comic books Saturday, May 3, is Free Comic Book Day. Customers can stop by any branch and pick up a free comic book while supplies last. The comic books were donated by Third Eye Comics.

Children’s programs Parents and caregivers can bring their little ones and listen to a new story, make a craft, and enjoy activities that encourage fun with books at Lexington Park branch on May 6 at 10:30 a.m. and at Charlotte Hall branch on May 7 at 9:45 a.m.

Staff from Jefferson Patterson Park will present a special story time, Time Traveling Kids which will be about pirates, at Lexington Park branch on May 13 at 10:30 a.m. The program is geared for kids ages 3 to 5 years old.

Registration is required.

Finish-the-Story contest underway Entry forms and details for the Raiders & Invaders Finish-the-Story contest for children ages 6-12 are available at any branch. Every participant will receive a Bruster’s Ice Cream coupon. Six finalists will receive Don’t Give Up the Ship flags and the winner will receive a $20 gift certificate from Fenwick Used Books and Music in Leonardtown. The completed story with the winning ending will be told at the Raiders & Invaders Festival. Deadline for entry is May 16.

The staff at Tom Hodges had a fun Friday in April when they invited a small class from Leonardtown Middle School to come for a guided tour of Tom Hodges Auto Sales & Service. They started with a little history class about the Hebb House and how Tom grew his business. They were all thrilled when Kenny pulled his Harley around for photos with the kids. Lauren introduced them to the "Promise to Pay" contract and they had fun taking photos in front of the WELCOME sign.

They left the Sales Building a trail of Blue Hodges T'shirts and "rolled up" to service where we saw and heard some major shop activity going on. Tires being changed, lifts going up and down, noisy air wrenches. They could feel the electricity! Tony in the Detail Bay shared some car cleaning and safety information and then they were off to the Hollywood Car Wash. And as luck would have it there was a Hollywood Star pulling in and all eyes were on her. The entire group was very excited to watch the car bathing process with all the soap and swishing action. As she exited bright and sparkly everyone waved and received a smile and wave in return. Tom Hodges walked their new friends back to their school bus and they were on their way! Tom Hodges thanks the LMS students for making it such a great day.

Summer Reading volunteers needed Students entering the 6th grade or older can apply to be Summer Reading volunteers to work the at the Summer Reading table. The application is posted on the library’s website and is due May 10.

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Spring Fling XXIX Car Show Over 300 antique and classic cars came to the square in Leonardtown. The event hosted music, shops, vendors, restaurants, trivia and kid’s games, with 70 trophies awarded.

Photos by Jen Stotler

Esperanza Middle School Presents The Little Mermaid

Photos by Frank Marquart

Show times: May 1 and May 2 - 6:30. Tickets available in advance at EMS 301-863-4016 or sold at door. Adults: $8, Students: $5. This will be Esperanza's 10th musical production.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities

Tai Chi for Arthritis: The Core Movements The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program, developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi routines which hare safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. The Tai Chi program will help reduce stress, increase balance and flexibility, and improve your overall mind body and spirit. During the six weeks at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, May 12 – Jun. 16 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. participants will learn warm-up and cool-down exercises, six basic core movements, and direction changes to add challenge. Due to the nature of this class, attendance at all sessions is highly recommended and no walkins will be accepted; advance sign up is required.

To register, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Living Well With Chronic Conditions Starting on Monday, May 5 until Jun. 16, from 12:30-3 p.m., at the Northern Senior Activity Center, there will be 6 FREE sessions that will help improve your life while dealing with a chronic health condition. This is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life by developing self-management skills, including dealing with depression and fatigue,

pain management, working with health care providers and more. St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, in conjunction with Health Connections, has been offering this periodically over the last five years. Recently, new developments have been implemented that make this workshop even more effective. If you have a chronic condition and are serious about improving the way you feel, this is the workshop for you.

There is no charge for taking this class; however, a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 to register.

AARP Smart Drivers Course coming to Loffler On May 7 AARP will offer their Smart Driving Course for seniors at the Loffler Senior Activity Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members (must provide your AARP number) or $20 for non AARP members payable to the instructor on the day of the class. There will be a one hour lunch break beginning at 11:30 a.m. If you wish to stay on the premises during the break, lunch is available at Loffler for $6 (if you are under 60 years old) or by donation if you are 60+. (reservation required.) To sign up or for more information call 301-737-5670 ext. 1658.

at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Following the presentation, Dr. Verghese will be available to provide FREE basic skin cancer screenings to anyone attending the presentation. To sign up for this presentation, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Good Taste and Good Health Introducing: Good Taste and Good Health, a new program focused on healthy eating. Join us for this two part program that will help you understand how the foods you eat help keep your body strong and healthy. Information, helpful tips, and recipes will be available for you to take home. Sample one of the tasty recipes or foods on the second day of the series. The program will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, May 13 & 20 from 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. The focus of the discussion is “Food and Blood Pressure – What is the connection?” Sign up in advance by calling 301-4754200, ext. 1050.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease On Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m., there will be a presentation at the Northern Senior Activity Center about symptoms and causes of COPD and asthma.

Find out what treatments are available for flareups and what changes will improve how you live with these conditions. Call 301-475-4002, ext.

1003 for more information. Walk-ins are welcome.

‘Spring Fling’ Dance On Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. put on your best dress or suit and join us for a ‘Spring Fling’ while dancing at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Dancing and having fun with DJ Mean Gene, you will enjoy your favorite music, including R & B, oldies, top hits and fun music for line dancing! Come early to get a seat and treats at the hospitality table, music begins at 10 a.m.

There will be a lottery drawing, door prize and best dressed prize for Spring’s finest. Tickets are available for suggested donation of $8 to be purchased by May 12 at the Northern Senior Activity Center, or while supplies last.

Skin Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Screenings Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types and the number of skin cancer cases has been on the rise for the past few decades. Currently, more than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. Dr. George Verghese, local dermatologist and skin cancer expert, will provide an interactive discussion on the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer

Reflexology Sessions Offered at Northern On Wednesday, May 7, from 9:15 a.m. till 2 p.m., reflexology sessions will be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Board Certified Reflexologist Sarah Strain offers half hour sessions at the rate of $20 per session. This is an excellent way to increase circulation and relieve tired aching feet or hands. Reflexology relieves stress, tension, improves sleep, digestion and aides in pain relief. Call 240-216-0686 for an appointment.

Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, Triad/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council, and the Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County will sponsor the 14th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, 2014,11:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619 .This event takes place during National Police Memorial Week and pays tribute to law officers who have perished in the line of duty as well as honor the “Officer of the Year” selected from each county agency, based on their outstanding service to the community. The public is invited to enjoy the ceremony and complimentary catered lunch following the ceremony. RSVPS are not required but encouraged. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073.

SENIOR LIVING Beginner’s Piano/Keyboard class coming up Dr. Robert L. Jefferson, the author of the “How to Play Gospel” book series and a leading expert on teaching gospel music (check out his website at Jeffersonprsents.com) will be offering beginner piano/keyboard classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center starting May 20.

The cost for the lessons is $100 for 6 sessions and includes instruction, texts and corresponding cd.

Additionally you will need to invest in an inexpensive keyboard ($50-$100+ available at local stores and online.) Payment for the lessons can be made directly to Dr. Jefferson on the first day of class, which will take place on 6 consecutive Thursdays at 1 p.m. beginning May 20 and continuing through June 24. For questions or to sign up, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Help make flowers for our May luncheons Twice a month the Loffler Senior Activity Center hosts a special luncheon and we like to make the table look extra nice with simple yet attractive centerpieces. We will be making May flower arrangements using handmade flowers. Would you like to learn a flower-making technique using cardstock, scissors and water? If so, stop by the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, May 8 at 10 a.m. For more information call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.

Try your hand at Table Tennis Come to The Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday afternoons at 2 p.m. and try out our new ping pong table. We will be playing singles and doubles depending on how many folks come by. Put your Thursday afternoons to good use by engaging in some friendly fun fitness. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Casino Bus Trip The Northern Senior Activity Center Council is sponsoring a one-day bus trip to Delaware Park Casino on Tuesday, Jul. 8. Cost is $40 and includes luxury motor coach transportation, $30 for slot play, morning & evening refreshments and driver tip. Contact Pat Myers at 301-884-8714 for more details.

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.

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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer The vast majority of our residents were in favor of the rebel cause during the Revolutionary War, but some were not, or so it appears.

On May 4, 1781, Col. Richard Barnes wrote to Gov. Lee saying: “I herewith send you, under guard, three prisoners [British], part of the same crew that I sent to you, taken in a canoe at Pt. Lookout, together with John Taylor, who was taken up in consequence of a paper signed by Arthur Gage [one of the British prisoners], which was found in the pocket of one of the prisoners sent to you, who acknowledged to me that he was at the house of John Taylor and got provisions from him. On hearing that Dr.

Robertson and Austin Milburn were at the Taylor’s at the time the prisoner was there, I have procured the enclosed deposition of Austin Milburn. Taylor is a man of infamous character, with a good deal of property, and has for a considerable time had a difference with Mr. J. (James) Adderton. He has two sons who go by water and I believe not well attached to our cause, I could wish they were removed.”

Deposition of Austin Milburn, St. Mary’s Co., before Henry Reeder, May 4, 1781. “The prisoner that acknowledged the paper signed Arthur Gauge was 2nd Lt. Mr. Doyal and Mr. Mullin [British prisoners] and was in the following words “Mr. James Adderton have a great deal of property of Negroes and Plate, he lives in St. Inigoes Creek near the Warehouse, whom is a great foe to Mr. John Taylor, living in St. Mary’s County near the same place which have behaved as

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a good friend to the Union flag in distress made their escape from the imprisonment of and the captured Jack of the Lanthorn.”

Deponent further sayeth that he was with Dr. Robinson, went to John Taylor’s Blue Stone and found the aforesaid Arthur Gauge, Mr. Doyal, and Mr. Mullin there. Asked them where they were from and they answered him from Annapolis last on which Mr. John Taylor told him they were acquaintances of his son Billy’s and that they wanted to cross over to Virginia to get to the Rappahannock to get out to sea.

In response, May 7, 1781: “The three British prisoners with Taylor were yesterday delivered and were immediately ordered into confinement. We have not yet determined

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what to do with Taylor, as soon as we do, you shall have information.”

John Taylor, Prison, Annapolis to the Council, May 12, 1781. “Your petitioner being nearly 60 years of age and a native of this country was apprehended (nothwithstanding the natural tie of a man’s attachment to his country) and taken on suspicion of his being friendly and assisting to the enemy...charges...will be found groundless and migratory.... prays to cause him to be removed from his present state of confinement...not adapted for the confinement of even the basest criminal... to another place of security...until the matters alleged against him can be fully heard.”

To be continued.

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The Right Watering Can Make All the Difference in a Lush Lawn

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Proper watering is essential when trying to restore or maintain a lush green lawn. If watered incorrectly, a lawn can be susceptible to a host of problems, including insect infestation, weak roots and disease.

When watering a lawn, especially when temperatures start to soar in the summer, it's easy to think a lawn needs more water and needs it during those hours of the day when the sun is at its most intense.

However, those are two common misconceptions about watering. The following are a handful of tips for homeowners who want to help their lawns endure the summer heat and maintain their lush appeal into the fall.

• Water when temperatures are mild.

In the summertime, humans typically need water when temperatures are at their most extreme, but that does not mean lawns should be watered when temperatures soar.

Water attracts the sun, so watering when temperatures are at their hottest, which is typically around midday and into early afternoon, will likely lead to brown spots indicative of a burned lawn. That's because the sun will be drawn to the water, bearing down on the lawn and burning the grass as a result. When summer arrives, a lawn is best watered when temperatures are at their most mild. That often translates to early morning or early evening. An added benefit of watering when temperatures are on the mild side is less water will be lost to evaporation during this time, meaning you won't be wasting water.

• Situate sprinklers to conserve water.

Homeowners who won't be hand watering their lawns should make sure their sprinklers are placed properly throughout their property. Situate sprinklers so they aren't watering driveways, walkways or patios.

All of the water should be going to the grass, especially when drought restrictions

are in place and the amount of watering the law allows is limited. It's also important to make sure water from sprinklers isn't being blocked from reaching the grass by trees.

Homeowners with especially large trees on their property should consider hand watering the grass beneath such trees to ensure these areas receive adequate water.

• Lean on mulch. Homeowners tend to fear drought for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that drought can cause a green lawn to turn brown, potentially affecting property value and robbing a landscape of its beauty. But there are ways to help the soil retain moisture when temperatures are especially hot and dry.

Mulch around trees, flower beds, gardens and shrubs can help homeowners get the most bang for their watering buck. That's because mulch retains moisture, even when temperatures are especially hot. This helps foster stronger root growth and healthier landscapes that are less susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

• Get to know your lawn. Several variables combine to determine how much water a lawn needs. Understanding these variables helps homeowners understand how much to water their own lawns. Local climate is a variable to consider, as is whether or not a lawn was fertilized (experts typically recommend a lawn be fertilized several times, beginning in the spring and ending in October). Soil type and grass type also help to determine how much water a lawn needs, and homeowners who need to determine the type of soil and grass on their property can consult a local lawn care center or landscaping professional.

Proper watering can help a lawn survive the dog days of summer, and it's up to homeowners to learn the right techniques.

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North End Gallery - May 2014 - “T to Tea” 41652 Fenwick St, Leonardtown With thoughts of spring around the corner, and summer following in her footsteps, the North End Gallery will be offering an Afternoon Tea at the Gallery in May. Together with the May show “T to Tea” , where the gallery artists will look at artworks that focus on all things that begin with the letter “T” the Gallery will present an actual Afternoon Tea as well. The Afternoon Tea will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. in the Gallery on Fenwick Street in Leonardtown.

In addition to tea and light refreshments a brief tea related program will be presented.

Reservations are required as there will be a limited number of seats. The tickets are Fifteen dollars a person and will be available at the gallery in advance. The May show, “T to Tea” will run from April 30 until June 1.

The first Friday reception will be on May 2 from 5 until 8 p.m. The Gallery is located at 41652 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. They may be reached at 301-475-3130 and the web address is www.northendgallery.org.

Sweet Healing in the Garden 44078 Saint Andrews Church Road, California – 7 to 9 p.m.

With the Board of Directors for Pastoral Counseling Center of St. Mary’s, Inc., (PCC) we invite you to join us at our Inaugural “Sweet Healing in the Garden” Fundraiser. Enjoy an evening of information, and sweet treats to support continued “Sweet Healing in the Garden”. We will gather with friends and supporters on May 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the St Andrew’s Parish Hall. Tickets are $25.00 per person.

Tickets are available through Members of PCC Board of Directors, at www.pccstmary. org, on our Facebook page and by contacting Kit Jones at 410-326-9021. If you are unable to join us, please consider purchasing tickets for a friend, family member or making a donation to assist PCC as we work within our community to assist clients in finding “sweet healing in the garden”.

Paper-craft and Scrapbooking Day 28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn some new techniques, share ideas, chat with friends and enjoy the quiet!

Explore the variety of papercratfs fun from these vendors and more. Close to my Heart, Stampin Up and Amuse Studios to name a few. Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxilary is having a Paper Craft and Scrapbook Day, May 3rd from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration for the event is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. This includes 2 meals and a 4-foot crafting space. Bring a paying friend (that has not been at our event before) and be entered in a raffle for a free gift. For more information or to register email jmturner@ymail.com.

Parish Dinner/Festival 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville – 12 to 5 p.m.

A Parish Dinner/Festival will be held on Sunday, May 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center, located at 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, directly behind the church.

The menu includes: Ham, Crab Balls, Southern Maryland Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Beets, Applesauce, Coleslaw, Potatoes, Garden Salad, Rolls, and Beverages. The cost is: $20.00 for adults, eat-in and carry out, and $7.00 for children ages 6 to 12, and children under 6 eat free. There will be a drivethrough for carry out dinners only. Come out and enjoy a fantastic meal and participate in the festivities: Big Raffle, 50-50 Raffle, White Elephant Table, Bake Table, Plant Table, Bingo, Children’s Game room, and more. Lots of fun for the whole family. All proceeds to benefit the hall building fund.

For information/tickets call 301-884-3123, 240-538-6728, or 301-448-5237.

Opal Fine Art Gallery - May 2014 - “Renewal and Transformation” 41625 Park Ave., Leonardtown “Renewal and Transformation,” a series of photographs by artist Andy Plautz will be on exhibit at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown, Md. Please join us for an opening reception on First Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs through May 31. In addition to our gallery exhibit, Opal Fine Art will showcase a special visitor: a painted carousel creature on loan to us by the Southern Maryland Carousel Group.

Opal Fine Art Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and First Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, email mjanerowe@hughes.net or call 301-994-9499.

County May Bird Counts Help is appreciated from all: backyard birders, beginners, new members to collect data and information to help save our birds. Each county in our areas has its own coordinator. Visit our website, www.somdaudubon.org, for more information and to participate.

Thursday, May 1 Spring Festival 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown – 6 p.m.

The Spring Festival will be having a “Carnival Only Night” on Thursday, May 1. For people ages 6 and up, admission will cost $1. Carnival is “Ride Bracelets” Only.

Purchase a “Ride Bracelet” for only $12 and ride all night!

Bingo – American Legion Auxiliary 82 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata – 7 p.m.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7 p.m. at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata. Doors open 6 pm. Call 301-34-8221.

Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference 44219 Airport Road, California – 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The 22nd Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference is being held Friday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, Md. The $25 conference fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, conference materials, exposure to service providers in the exhibition area, and the opportunity to attend professionally presented educational sessions on the following topics: Community Resources & Services For Caregiving Families, Caring For Individuals With Dementia, Medication Management, Caregiver Coping Strategies, Paying For Long-Term Care, Managing Chronic Illnesses At Home, Safe Caregiving – Techniques and Equipment Options, Medical Orders For Life-Sustaining Treatment, Hospice Services, Palliative Care and Preventing Identity Theft. For additional information, or to receive a registration brochure by mail, please contact: Rebecca Kessler by calling 301-475-4200, ext.1061, or by email at Rebecca.Kessler@stmarysmd. com <mailto:Rebecca.Kessler@stmarysmd. com> . Registration brochures may also be picked up at any St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services facility.

To inquire about a Scholarship opportunity or to attend this conference, contact Stacie Prinkey, by calling 301-475-4200, ext.1056, or by email at Stacie.Prinkey@stmarysmd. com.

Dawna Diaz Book Signing 41655 Fenwick St., Leonardtown – 5 to 7 p.m.

Author Dawna Diaz will be signing copies of her book “Veil Stories: Learning to Listen to My Heart” from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music, Friday, May 2. Dawna Diaz is a first-time author, longtime poet. While she earns her living involved in the testing of aircraft for the Navy, she is also a life coach with training in heart-centered hypnosis, meditator, and actress. She writes from her heart, seeing the world from a different perspective than most. She lives with her husband and two dogs in southern Maryland.

Sheriff’s Parade South Shangri-La Drive – 10 a.m.

The Lexington Park Business and Community Association will hold the 3rd annual Pride in the Park parade on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. The parade route will begin at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department parking lot along South Shangri-La Drive. It will continue on South Shangri-La to South Essex to Great Mills Road. This Parade is to honor the brave men and women of our sheriff’s office.

Fried Chicken Dinner Routes 5 & 235, Ridge – 4 to 7 p.m.

A Fried Chicken Dinner will be hosted by the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad & Auxiliary on Saturday, May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Routes 5 & 235, Ridge, Md. Adults cost $12, and children cost $6. Carry-outs will also be available.

Rummage Sale 21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park – 6:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Lexington Park United Methodist Church Missions Rummage Sale will held from 6:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Kitchen items, linens, craft items, decorations, electronics, sporting goods and much more. No Clothing. All proceeds will be used for mission programs. For more information contact Karen Vaughn for the Lexington Park United Methodist Women at 301-481-3916.

Spring Fling Craft Show 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown The Craft Guild Shop of Leonardtown will host a Spring Fling Craft Show at the Port of Leonardtown Winery on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please stop by for some unique, handmade crafts and local wine. There will be a 10 percent discount on total purchase. For more information, please visit our web site at www.craftguildshop. com or call 301-997-1644.

Scarlet Plus Entertainment 20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills Party with Scarlet Plus Entertainment at the Brass Rail on Saturday, May 3 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will be Karaoke and a D.J. For more information call 301-904-8845.

Drive-thru Chicken Dinner 22733 Lawrence Ave., Leonardtown – 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Come one come all! The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner on Sunday May 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Leonardtown Fire House. Dinners will cost $12 and include half chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls and dessert. For more information contact Kit Pilkerton on 301-475-9049.

Plant Sale and Yard Sale 3 West Friendship Road, Friendship – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Chesapeake Garden Club is holding a Plant Sale and Yard Sale of Gardening Supplies at Friendship Antiques and Vintage Collectibles (across from the Magnolia Gift Store) 3 West Friendship Road, Friendship, Md. 20756. The Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information visit www. chesapeakegardenclubofcalvertcounty.org.

LHS Imprint Sweet Frog Spirit Night 23064 Three Notch Road, Unit 105, California – 1 to 5 p.m.

Come to Sweet Frog in Lexington Park on Sunday, May 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. and show your support for Leonardtown High School’s Newspaper, the LHS Imprint! All proceeds will benefit the newspaper’s funds for print editions that are distributed to students. Make sure to say that you are there to support the Imprint.

Monday, May 5 Defense Budget Trends and Its Impact Briefing 44219 Airport Road, California – 8 to 9:30 a.m.

At the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center there will be a Defense Budget Trends and Its Impact Briefing on Monday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Gene Townsend will speak, along with the TPP Board of Directors. For more details and how to register, visit paxpartnership.org.

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BINGO! 21660 Colton Point Rd. Avenue – 2 p.m.

The 7th District VFD Auxiliary will be having a Bingo featuring Longaberger, Vera Bradley and Thirty One Products.

Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo starts at 2 p.m.

Admission is $20 this includes one packet for 20 regular games and a door prize ticket.

Extra packs are $5. Specials are $1 each. To reserve a table for 6 or more call 301-7692654. Everyone in a group reservation will have their name in for a drawing. Children must be accompanied by an adult and have their own admission ticket.

Tuesday, May 6 Republican Candidate Forum and Debate 21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park – 5 p.m.

Join us as Republican candidates for the offices of Governor/Lt Governor, U.S. House, State Senate, States Attorney, and County Commissioners debate each other and answer your questions. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Deb Rey, President of the Republican Women of St. Mary’s for details: 301-872-5858.

Steak Dinner 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Picky about your steak? When you order your Steak direct from the Grill-Master Chef you get what you order. The $15.00 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call 301-8556466. www.ALpost206.org

open to all golfers, but pre-registration is required. Sponsorships are available. The Lexington Park Lions Club is a 501(c)3 organization; donations are tax deductible.

Entry forms and additional information can be found on the Lexington Park Lions Club website: www.lexingtonparklions.org. Or, if you prefer, give one of us a call: Buzz Shelley, 301-904-3809, buzz.shelley@yahoo. com, or Jess Davis, 301-904-0352, jbdavis@ md.metrocast.net.

Friday, May 9 Just in Time for Mother’s Day! 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Marys City – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Shop the Annual HSMC Garden Market! Find great gifts for Mother’s Day! Buy annual & perennial flowers, hanging baskets, shrubs and herbs on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of Route 5 and south side Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City. Small plates will be served by Expressions of St. Mary’s from 12 to 2 p.m.

Health Care Industry – Wide Job Fair/ Hiring Event 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Southern Maryland JobSource invites you to our Health Care Industry – Wide Job Fair/Hiring Event on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland. All attendees must be registered in the Maryland Workforce Exchange prior to attending this event. Please register at

Lego Mania!

850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick -6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme is Mad Scientist. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. calvert.lib.md.us.

Thursday, May 8 Golf Tournament 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Road, Mechanicsville – 9 a.m.

Lexington Park Lions will host their annual golf tournament, Thursday, May 8, at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course in St. Mary’s County. Tee time 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Proceeds from the tournament fund the Lions vision and hearing programs benefiting those in need in the Lexington Park area. The tournament is

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Saturday, May 10 Drive Thru Country Ham and Fried Chicken Dinner 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville – 12 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 10th, 12 to 5 p.m.

Menu: Fried Chicken and Country Ham, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Pickled Beets Coleslaw and Applesauce Dinners are $15!

You are invited to dine in the Fellowship Hall and Picnic Tables.

For more information call 301-884-4132.

Pre-Mother’s Day Cabaret Maryland 235, 1, St Inigoes – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On Saturday, May 10 there will be a Pre- Mother’s Day Cabaret at The KnightsSt. Jerome’s Hall in Dameron. It will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 1 p.m. Get tickets in advance for $13 or buy them at the door for $15. For more information, call Delora at 301-769-1761 or Linda at 301-475-9255.

The Commodores, U.S. Navy Jazz Band Leonardtown Square, Downtown Leonardtown – 6 p.m.

Experience the energy of the U.S. Navy jazz band, The Commodores, as they join us at 6 p.m. in the Historic Leonardtown Square. Highly regarded for their renditions

of big band jazz over the last 40 years, this popular ensemble will entertain with a variety of timeless classics, toe-tapping favorites and original tunes. Enjoy dinner at one of our local restaurants, then grab a blanket or a chair and join us on the Square – dancing encouraged! For more information call 301-475-9791.

Sunday, May 11 Make Mother’s Day Memorable at Sotterley!

44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood – 12 to 4 p.m.

In honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, all mothers will receive the Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation House at Sotterley Plantation for HALF PRICE on their special day! From 12 to 4 p.m., we welcome you and your mother to stroll the blooming Colonial Revival Gardens, walk the plantation grounds and nature trails, see the historic outbuildings including our original 1830’s Slave Cabin, or picnic out on the lawn while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Patuxent River. Top off the day with buying a memorable gift at the Sotterley Museum Shop, located in the Visitor Center. It will be a day she will never forget! For more information on upcoming Sotterley Plantation events, please visit our website at www.sotterley.org.

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

Wednesday, May 7 The Southern Maryland Audubon Society Meeting 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown – 7:30 p.m.

Krysta Hougen, Naturalist at the Pickering Creek Audubon Center and David Curson, Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon Md.-D.C., will discuss the state’s salt marshes and will share their ongoing work in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

www.mwejobs.maryland.gov.

Please call 301-880-2800.

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

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

smrwa.org

Environmental Issues in Your Backyard Rain Gardens Can Help

rial, compost, or shredded leaves and sand. If heavy clay soils are present, During a one-inch rainstorm, more other techniques (such as vertical cores than 750 gallons of water fall on 1,200 of gravel) may be needed. To receive square feet (about half the space of more information on soils types, visit ground covered by the average Amerithe web soil survey found at: can house). All of that water moves rapwebsoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/ idly into storm drains, saturates lawns, • Keep your distance: Plant the rain and heads for the Bay and its tributar- Rain gardens are generally best situgarden at least 15 feet away from the ies. Rain gardens are gaining popularity ated in sunny locations, and the plants house. as a way to control stormwater runoff that thrive in them prefer full to partial Don’t fear the mosquitoes: Their laron residential properties. A rain garden sun. Plants selected for rain gardens vae take seven to ten days to mature. is more than just a bed of pretty plants; must tolerate drought as well as periA well-designed rain garden should properly sized and installed, it can col- odic flooding. Luckily, many attractive drain in three days or less. It will also lect and filter large quantities of water. native plants fit these requirements. A attract predators such as birds, toads, two- to three-inch layer of mulch keeps and dragonflies to keep bugs at bay.

This helps keep pollutants such as the plants moist and provides additional Choose native plants with large root fertilizers, motor oil, and heavy metals filtration. systems: They are generally best out of our streams, and saves time suited to the rain garden environment. and money that may otherwise be Tips for Planting a spent watering a lawn or flowers. The difference between a traditional garden Rain Garden and a rain garden lies underground and • Pick the location: Sunny areas where in the plant selection. A rain garden is the land slopes slightly away from the Rain Gardens, a how-to manual positioned slightly down slope of a guthouse are best. for homeowners, ter in order to catch the rainwater. The Determine size: Measure the area of lowimpactdevelopment.org ground is dug to a depth of about 6-12 roof that will drain to the downspout.

Adkins Arboretum, 410-634-2847, or inches and refilled about halfway with a The garden should be about 20% of adkinsarboretum.org mixture of topsoil and organic matethe size of the area to be drained.

Wentworth Nursery, Inc. 301-373-9245 This is the eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from or wentworthnursery.com From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!

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

Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners can help guide you through it while offering suggestions to improve both the appearance and sustainability of your landscape.

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Get Ready to Golf for a Good Cause

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Arc of Southern Maryland is gearing up for the 12th annual Pat Collins Golf Tournament to be held at Twin Shield’s Gold Club on May 22.

The tournament named after Pat Collins, a longtime volunteer with the Arc of Southern Maryland. Collins was involved with the Arc from the 1980s until his death in 2001.

According to John Collins, Pat’s son, Pat was inspired to work with individuals with developmental disabilities after seeing how his brother, who had Downs Syndrome, was treated. Collins said when Pat and uncle were growing up, there were no support organizations like the Arc. His uncle was put into a home, where the conditions were “horrible,” Collins said. Pat brought his brother down to visit on weekends and began working with the Arc to improve life for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Arc was “the charity that was nearest and dearest to his heart,” Collins said.

During Pat’s time with the Arc, he used his connections in the community, including Western Chesapeake Properties, to build the first group homes.

Currently, there are 20 group homes throughout the tri-county area, according to according to Arc of Southern Maryland Executive Assistant and golf tournament coordinator Jennie Parran.

Proceeds from the tournament go to providing and expanding services offered at the Arc in Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles counties, Parran said.

“The Arc helps people who have nobody else to help them,” Collins said.

Pat didn’t like personal recognition but he would have been thrilled with the money the golf tournament raises every year for the Arc, Collins said.

This year, Collins hoped to get more participants from Charles and St. Mary’s counties involved in the tournament. There are still spaces open for teams and individual

Photos courtesy of Nkeshi Free, Arc of Southern Maryland

participants.

Individual registration is $150. Team registration is $600. Registration includes coffee and donuts, a buffet lunch and snacks at the turn. There will be a putting contest, goodie bags, 50/50 raffle and prizes. Mulligans will be available for $5 each.

Twin Shields Gold Club is located at 2425 Roarty Road in Dunkirk. Registration will be from 7:30 to 8:39 a.m. and the shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, e-mail Parran at jparran@arcsomd365.org, call 410-535-2413 Ext. 123 or visit www.arcsomd.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Many Thanks to Donors Past and Present Jon Frank & Associates Gail Siegel, O’Brien Realty Wyle Heritage/Lusby Town Center Alco Pharmacy Bourne & Painter PSA Insurance & Financial Services Quality Built Homes First Home Mortgage Stephen D. Mattingly Insurance Merrill Lynch/Kevin Murphy Charles Weber Co. GS Proctor & Associates Herrington on the Bay Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa Marylander’s for Mike Miller PNC Bank Shawe & Rosenthal LLP State Farm Insurance/Mike Paxson

Nationwide Insurance/Carrie Polk St. Mary’s Ryken High School American Mortgage/Nick Garofalo Glascock & Meenan George Owings Direct Mail Mullen, Sondberg, Wimbish & Stone Community Bank of Tri-County Main Street Printing Melwood Alexander Chiropractic Mark Fisher Advanced Services Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty The McNeilis Group Thomas L. Hance 7th District Optimist Club Garner Exteriors W.M. Davis Sneade’s Ace Home Center Glenn Dale Golf Club The Gott Company

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Thursday, May 1

The Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Charlie Johnson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bowie Applebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m.

Friday, May 2 Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m.

Moonshine Society Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) –8 p.m.

Absinthe Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

DJ Charlie Thompson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 R&R Train Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 Higher Standards Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, May 5 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) –7 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7

Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts & Specialty Shops

Largest Indoor Market in Southern Maryland Over 100 Small Shops Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10 - 5

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Thursday, May 8

Friday, May 9 Still Standing Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Hydra FX Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Bar Dogs Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m.

The EGG Rocks Swampys Swampys/SeaBreeze (27130 South Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville) – 9 p.m.

Karaoke DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 8 p.m.

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Auction every Friday at 6 p.m.

Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Karaoke Bowie Applebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m.

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Enjoy a unique shopping experience in a country setting.

Our market is made up of an oasis of 100 small shops in four buildings on five acres.

We specialize in antiques and collectibles, but have an endless variety of lovely gifts and crafts.

General Estate Auctions

Friday, May 2nd, 9th, 16th - 6 p.m.

Grocery Auction

Saturday, May 3rd - 4 p.m.

Nursery Auction

Saturday, May 10th - 4 p.m.

(Shrubs, Bushes, Plants and Much More)

Gun Auction

Friday, May 16th - Preview 4 p.m.

Auction 6 p.m.

Consignments Now Being Accepted Look for photos on our website or on

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Marketplace: 410-586-3725 Auction House: 410-586-1161

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Tonight’s Alibi The Lounge at Bollywood (22576 Mac Arthur Boulevard, California) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 10 George Dunn Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

May Masquarade House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 8 p.m.

The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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• Sherwood Amusements Carnival • Jerry Brown and His Monkey Django • National Champion Chainsaw Carver Dennis Beach • Classic Car Show (Sat) • A Moment In Time Horse Show (Sun) • Tractor Pull (Sat & Sun) • Entertainment • Parade (Sat) • Artists & Crafters • Indoor Yard Sale • Farm Animal Display • Silent Auction (Sat & Sun) • Great Food • Sand Art & Face Painting • Money Raffle • Children's Games

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Real Estate for Sale

Real Estate Rentals

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

804-241-5374 or 301-690-2544. Price: $99,900.

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Trailer for rent Mechanicsville

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

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Employment

Employment

Veterinary Technician for a busy daytime practice. All aspects of Veterinary Care knowledge and ability to multitask is desired. Must have 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician.

Own transportation is required.

Available to work Monday-Saturdays.

Please email your resume to ncsudvm@ verizon.net. No phone calls or faxed resumes will be accepted.

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Life in the Fast Lane Laura Joyce Contributing Writer I am by no means a slow driver. Unless I’m on I-95, with huge trucks barreling past me at 80 or 90 miles an hour, I’m almost always somewhere between the middle and front of the pack. More to the point, I am never, ever That Person. You know the one I mean: he’s going 10 or 15 miles under the speed limit in the left lane, oblivious to the traffic backing up behind him. He’s completely unaware of the steam rising from the ears of all those drivers whose path he’s blocking.

Meanwhile, ahead of them, That Person putters along, both hands clutching the top of the steering wheel, his posture perfectly rigid, his eyes trained straight ahead at all times…and for some reason, he’s almost always wearing a hat.

When my father taught me to drive, he always emphasized that the left lane was to be used for two things: for passing other cars, or for driving in, but only if you were going to be the fastest driver on the road (being a father, of course, he also emphasized that he sincerely hoped that I would never be the fastest driver on the road. When he expressed “sincere hope” what he really meant was “I will take away your car keys if I have any evidence of this”).

I had a driving moment recently that made me think about whether there might be some way to teach certain drivers how to reach a happy medium between being That Person, and The Other Person—the one

who is equally oblivious, but far more of a menace on the roads. I was zipping along in my car on a Friday afternoon, with a zillion errands to run. I was moving quickly (I swear: several people were going much faster, Dad). It seems I wasn’t moving quickly enough, though. Perhaps the woman in the silver Audi (names have been changed to protect the guilty) had a zillion and one errands to do: she was cutting in and out of traffic, doing her level best to put every car behind her.

I noticed her a few cars back in my rearview mirror, and just seconds later, she was immediately behind me.

Full disclosure: when I glanced down at my speedometer, it said 62 mph. I mention this simply to indicate that I wasn’t exactly creeping along: I was keeping up with the left lane, while the right stayed heavily clogged and moved at a slightly slower pace. With that slower, heavy traffic to the right, I couldn’t change lanes, but didn’t think I needed to since I was keeping up with the faster traffic around me. Apparently the driver of the Audi disagreed: she rode up on my bumper, so close that I couldn’t see the front end of her car. What I could see, and clearly, was her face: it was a study in outrage.

She was glaring and mouthing something (perhaps a pleasant greeting? Okay, perhaps not). We’ve all probably been in this position before: had I needed to stop suddenly for the traffic ahead, I can’t imagine how she’d have avoided hitting me.

Have you ever been in a rear-end collision? I was, 25 years ago, while I was sitting at a red light. A truck driver—in a former life he was undoubtedly the driving instructor for the woman in the Audi—was tailgating

cars all the way up to the light, and couldn’t stop in time. My small car was slammed into two other cars.

I was wearing my seatbelt, fortunately, but was still thrown against the steering wheel (no one had air bags yet). My pancreas took the impact, and stopped producing enzymes and insulin. Not to over-dramatize, but both substances are kind of important, in the ‘stayingalive’ sense of the word.

I’ll be the first to admit that I might be a little sensitive, let’s say, when it comes to tailgating. I always leave more than the required space in front of me; in fact, my boys say that using the rule of one car length for every ten miles of speed, I must be measuring with superstretch limos (I say better safe than insulin-dependent).

The thing is, though, you never know when you’re going to be thrown a curveball: a driver panicking at the wasp that’s flown into his car; a dog—or a child, heaven forbid—running into the road; That Person (in a hat) going way too slow in the fast lane. That Audi driver might have the best reflexes in the world, but she can’t defeat the basic laws of physics. Without space ahead of her or space beside her, the only real question remaining is how bad her injuries will be…and whether the car she hits will contain a person whose zillion errands on a Friday afternoon, 25 years in the future, will now have to include a stop to pick up insulin.

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

The Five Top Factors Affecting Your Health Toxins range from chemical substances to undigested food. When food that has not been properly digested circulates in your bloodstream it becomes a toxin. Undigested food can also clog and thicken the lymph within your body; cellular waste will then buildup and dysfunction sets in.

So do a self-test on these five items and you’ll be able to see exactly where your health status really stands. ©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.

Ever wonder what is really the most important measure of your health?

Are you confused about whom to listen to when it comes to health advice?

By no means is there a shortage of information related to health, and it can be confusing and even discouraging when you are trying to understand where you would begin. But there are a few simple questions to think about that can provide you with your personal starting point to building optimal health.

Your body sends one trillion messages per second.

Are you listening?

Here’s my statement: All disease, dysfunction, or imbalance in your body is derived from these five things: Stress Poor diet Microbes Allergens Toxins Stress is a key factor and there are lots of different types of stress. Define all your stressors and optimal health follows. Stressors can be foods, thinking patterns, exercise, unmanaged emotions, or things within your environment. A simple way to define them all would be to utilize a bio-feedback practitioner. There are several excellent medical bio-feedback devices on the market today.

You can define poor dietary habits by asking yourself: What fruits and vegetables do I eat? Are you satisfied with the amounts of fruits and vegetables you consume? What are the top five foods you eat? What foods do you crave? How well do you digest your food?

Take a hard look at the quality of what you eat and try to fill the gaps that might exist within your diet.

Have you ever taken an antibiotic in your lifetime?

Well then chances are you disturbed the proper balance of beneficial bacteria in your body. Keep your immune system in tip top shape by considering supplementing your diet with Probiotic foods and/or Probiotic capsules. We are exposed to numerous forms of bacteria, viruses, worms, parasites etc. and the healthier your internal systems are the less likely these microbes will hang around in the body. The balance of beneficial bacteria in your body is a foundational privet point for every system.

Allergens are things that provoke a response by your body. The most common and most damaging are food allergens. Unfortunately, many people do not realize they have a sensitivity, intolerance or allergy to the foods they consume. Chances are that foods you eat everyday or on a very frequent basis, is an allergen.

Practice a four day rotational diet. Desensitize your body from items you think are allergens by not consuming any of that food for fourteen days straight. If you eat certain foods and feel tired, bloated, have gas, or stomach pain, guess what? Allergen! Taking a digestive enzyme might be able to help breakdown the food and it not become an allergen. Undigested food or food that has not been broken down completely becomes an allergen and also a toxin.

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