1
tte The Calvert Gaze
E SUMMERTIM 15, 2014 Thursday, May
MAY 15, 2014
IN SOMD
m
m
m
t
IN SOMD SUMMERTIME
t Watermen Gews Ne Some Good
d Resourcent of Natural to from state Departm on continued Just after hearing week that the crab populatiwater for a living last to the es (DNR) officialsnumbers people who take heard in a while. hed show diminis the first good news they’ve extinction levels the near may have gottensays that after dropping to watershed is making a DNR now ake Bay and its to the Chesape index, oyster native ck. oyster biomass dramatic comeba say what is known as the size and abundance, Officials now on’s overall populati the oyster ing a measure of 2010. since the monitor has doubled sincehighest point it has achieved reports. g to DNR That is the already in 1985, accordin past season have of the index began harvest reports for the e value in excess of $13 a docksid “Preliminary y Joe bushels – with said DNR Secretar surpassed 400,000 in at least 15 years,” have reason to be cauhighest again million ─ the with the survey results, we on can once y.” d Gill. “Couple tic a sustainable oyster populati Maryland’s econom and m optimis tiously that have deciin the bay’s ecosyste the two diseases play a vital role reported that , MSX and dermo, DNR officials several decadesyears. population for mated the oysterat relatively low levels in recentoyster population has d that the have remaine . experts have said ce to these diseases they Also, fisheries of their policy a natural resistan started to develop the latest report as a defenseoyster habitat in the The state used ago to close off prime eponymous years County and its enacted several g here in St. Mary’s , dewatershed, includinng. rsial measure river, from harvesti sanctuaries were a controve ng areas while harvesti oyster prime over These them of them to be silted en as robbing cried by waterm to degradation by allowing en. them ing Aswaterm g by condem d Watermen’s regular dredgin do” time without Brown, president of the Marylan or nothing to ries “had little most of the oysRobert T. the oyster sanctua on since bars sociation, said ce of the oyster populati from public oyster with the resurgen the fall of last year were in ries,” ters harvested from the sanctua open to fishing. were far away got we “The oysters bivalve was more said. of the native Brown Brown, of Avenue, tion, recovery the interven that de manma Believing causes than any resurgence. because of natural grateful for the timely the poor crab harvest were of and watermen lot of watermen because ,” Brown said. “It saved a out of business possibly going last year from untytimes.net guyleonard@co
By Guy Leonar Staff Writer
y sy Photograph Photo by Kalna
Also Inside
www.coun y i es.so d.co t
Thursday, May 15, 2014
lement to a special supp
TIMES & THE COUNTY GAZETTE THE CALVERT
edia.org esy of wikip Photo Court
Power with RSVP
Makes Their Mark on the Community Photo By Frank Marquart
S tory Page 16
The County Times CAVIT WINES
BERINGER WINES
ASSORTED VARIETIES 1.5 LTR
ASSORTED VARIETIES 1.5 LTR
2/$20
2/$20
APOTHIC RED 750 ML
2/$18
JEWEL BOX WINE
$12
$18
2/$18
SMIRNOFF ICE 6 PK 12 OZ BOTTLES ASSORTED VARIETIES
2/$14
10OZ POUCHES ASSORTED VARIETIES
2/$4
2/$20
99
99
1.5 LTR ASSORTED VARIETIES
MIKES, DALYS, SMIRNOFF OR PARROT BAY READY TO DRINK POUCHES
1.5 LTR ASSORTED VARIETIES
750 ML MOSCATO D’ASTI OR DOLCE ROSSO
SUTTER HOME WINES
2
JACOBS CREEK WINE
BEVIAMO WINE
3 LTR ASSORTED VARIETIES
Thursday, May 15, 2014
PORT OF LEONARDTOWN CHAPTICO ROSE
PORT OF LEONARDTOWN TRAMINETTE
750 ML
750 ML
$1499
$11
TOMASELLO WINE 750 ML CRANBERRY OR CRANBERRY MOSCATO
$899
99
SEAGRAMS ESCAPES
6 PK 12 OZ BOTTLES ASSORTED VARIETIES
2/$8
MALIBU READY TO DRINK COCKTAILS 4 PK CANS ASSORTED VARIETIES
2/$12
PRICES EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, MAY 9 THRU THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014
MCKAY’S CHARLOTTE HALL www.mckayssupermarkets.com
DAVE MCKAY LIQUORS
3
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Thursday
22
“It saved a lot of watermen because of the poor crab harvest last year from possibly going out of business.” — Robert T. Brown, president of the Maryland Waterman’s Association on the resurgence in the oyster population. Local News
8
Business
4
Cops & Courts
12
Letters
14
Education
16
Feature Story
10
26 Weather
Watch
Free InItIal ConsultatIon
The law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associates Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 Years
Auto Accidents Workers’ comp
Summertime in SOMD Section Obituaries
20
Sports
22
Community
24
Community Calendar
26
Entertainment
26
Entertainment Calendar
27
Home Page
28
Classifieds
28
Games
29
Business Directory
18
Senior
30
History
31
Health
31
Joyce to the World
30
P.O. Box 250 Hollywood, Maryland 20636 News, Advertising, Circulation, Classifieds: 301-373-4125
www.countytimes.net
For staff listing and emails, see page 12.
Scan this “Times Code” with your smart phone Accepting: 99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD
SERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT
• Divorce/Separation • Support/Custody • Domestic Violence • Criminal/Traffic • DWI/MVA Hearings Power of Attorney • Name Change • Adoption • Wills • Guardianship
(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111
Do You Feel Crabby When You Get Your Insurance Bill in the Mail? Give Us A Call.
You’ll Be Glad You Did.
An Independent Agent Representing: ERIE INSURANCE GROUP Dan Burris, Lisa Squires, Paula Lillard, Jake Kuntz
Gary Simpson, Matt Laidley, Katie Facchina 7480 Crain Highway • La Plata, MD 20646 301-934-8437 April Hancock PO Box 407 Bryans Road, MD 20616 301-743-9000
Burris’ Olde Towne Insurance Auto - Home - Business - Life
Leonardtown, MD • Bus: (301) 475-3151 www.danburris.com
Local
News
The County Times
4
Petition Seeks to Keep Murder Convict From Parole
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
reduced to just 15 years if a prisoner remains free of incidents. Five years ago Green petititioned a U.S. District Court for a new trial but was refused; he claimed that he had ineffective counsel at trial. The details of the crime for which Green was convicted are disturbing. According to the evidence laid out in the denial of Green’s appeal Pickeral was found dead in Longview Beach Feb. 19, 1997, having been strangled to death. Medical reports showed that she had tried to fight her assailant; when found her clothes were disheveled, exposing some of her body parts and her boots were missing. One witness at trial, which took place about a year later, testified they saw someone dragging “something or a person across the road.” That person was a light brown-skinned person, according to court records, wearing red sweats and a white t-shirt at the time. Green was said in court documents to have been wearing the same kind of clothing the day before the killing. When the suspect saw they had been identified they dropped the child on the ground. A neighbor later found Pickeral in a
Nearly 15 years ago Keith Allen Green was sentenced to three decades behind bars for killing a 13-year-old girl in the Longview Beach community as she got off a school bus and headed for home. Now Green is set to be eligible for parole in September but an online petition is seeking to ensure he is not granted an early release. The petition, found on Change.org, has already gotten 275 signatures, the site claims, in advance of Green’s parole hearing that is still months away. Tiffany Thompson, a Chaptico resident who lives just a few miles away from the Longview Beach community and cousin to the victim Claudia Pickeral said the killing had a major impact on the community. “Before this in Chaptico we didn’t lock our doors,” Thompson said. “She’s always on my mind; I just wanted to make the community aware of what’s happening.” According to Maryland law a prisoner can get up to half of their sentence reduced to make them eligible for parole for every day of good behavior while incarcerated. This means a 30-year sentence can be
Largest Indoor Market in Southern Maryland Over 100 Small Shops Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10 - 5
A
Chesapeake uction
H
ouse
Auction every Friday at 6 p.m.
Quality Consignments Accepted for Auctions
General Estate Auction Friday, May 16th - 6 p.m.
AND
Gun Auction
Friday, May 16th - Preview 4 p.m. Auction 6 p.m.
Annual Memorial Day Auction
Monday, May 26th - 9 a.m. Look for photos on our website or on
www.chesapeakeauctionhouse.com
5015 St. Leonard Road • St. Leonard, Md 20685
www.chesapeakemarketplace.com
driveway and tried to perform CPR but she later died. A day after the killing police found some of Pickeral’s personal belongings in a burn pile near Green’s property, which was right next door to Pickeral’s family’s home. Police testified that on the day of the murder the items were not at the burn site; the items contained Pickeral’s fingerprints and some others but Green’s were not found on them. Green was later convicted of seconddegree murder after his trial’s venue was changed to Prince George’s County though he was acquitted of first-degree murder. Witnesses told police that Green had
Marketplace: 410-586-3725 Auction House: 410-586-1161
told them that he was on drugs when he confronted Pickeral the day of the killing and that he wanted sex and that “she put up a fight when he made his move” but that particular witness later recanted their statement. “At trial [the witness] recanted his written statement and testified that Green did not make any statements to him regarding Claudia’s murder,” the federal appeals ruling reads. Green appealed his conviction to the state Court of Special Appeals and in 2000 it ruled that there was sufficient evidence to uphold his conviction. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Commissioners Approve Budget But Plan From School System Awaits By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts & Specialty Shops
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.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Elected leaders approved the $220.4 million fiscal 2015 operating budget for St. Mary’s County Tuesday but county government observers are already looking to next week when the Board of Education will bring their budget before the Board of County Commissioners for final approval. While the fiscal 2015 budget for the school system is pressing the greater question in the past several weeks has been whether the school system will find a way to deal with its $6 million and growing deficit for the current fiscal 2014. In a brief statement about passing the county’s overall budget Commissioner Todd Morgan called it a budget born “in the best of times and the worst of times” and added that even in times of difficult financial circumstances leaders had to still be accountable. It seemed a pointed reference to the school system; Superintendent Michael J. Martirano, his finance chief Tammy McCourt and deputy superintendent Bradley Clements were in attendance but said nothing publicly. Board members have said publicly that they have yet to see anything official from the school system but Martirano has already proposed a $3 million cut for 2015 and not filling positions in order to save money. The school system is already predicting a cost of some $27 million just to cover the cost of health care for employ-
ees, what the administration has said was the main problem that caused the fiscal 2014 budget. The county’s budget is about $2.2 million less than fiscal 2014 and maintains the property tax rate of .857 per $100 of assessed value as well as a 3 percent income tax rate. The school system will get an extra $4 million above maintenance of effort funding for a total of $93.9 million; the sheriff’s office got a 6.4 percent increase to $35.5 million. The county will also finance $1.7 million to replace 35 vehicles, 23 of which will be for the sheriff’s office. Commissioner Dan Morris voted against the budget, citing the county’s decision to fund more full time employee salaries than he believed were necessary. He also said that the county did nothing to put a cap on taxes for seniors, which was different than any kinds of cuts. “We had asked for a senior tax cap… which I thought was reasonable,” Morris said. “We praise seniors in our community but we don’t help them. We are spending money at a greater rate than what we need to.” Commissioner Larry Jarboe also voted against the budget as he has for the last seven years, though he said that during his 16 years in office he has voted for nine when previous boards found ways to fund their priorities as well as cut taxes. “I count nine for and seven against,” Jarboe said. “It can be done.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
5
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
MADE
IN THE STARTING AT
CUSTOM UPHOLSTER Y IN AS LITTLE AS 30 DAYS!
599
$
USA STARTING AT
599
$
Save on 5 Year Furniture Protection and get
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
399
$
399
$
QUEEN SIZE
s y e l a R 958
SINCE 1
S
ISHING N R U F E
HOM
QUEEN SIZE
WALDORF:
11800 Holly Lane 301-843-0000
LEXINGTON PARK:
21716 Great Mills Rd 301-863-8181
Like us on Facebook at www.FB.com/RaleysHomeFurnishings Customize Online at www.raleyshomefurnishings.com
Local
The County Times
News Town Council Supports New Restaurant’s Liquor License Application By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Leonardtown Town Council voted unanimously Monday afternoon to draft a letter of support for the owners of a new restaurant — The Rex — that plans to open on the town square soon. Joe Kurley, the restaurant’s owner, sought the council’s help with getting a letter of support for a Class B liquor license that would also allow for alcohol sales for on or taking off from the property as well as an outdoor setting for alcohol consumption. Kurley presented his business’s logo and proposed menu to the town council that seemed to be eager to see what he was going to offer. “This is what we really wanted to see,” Councilwoman Leslie Roberts said happily. Town staff have said municipal leadership has been eager to fill the space vacated by the Cerro Grande Mexican-style restaurant. Kurley said the menu of The Rex will change every several months to provide a more unique dining experience; the ownership of the restaurant is scheduled to go before the county’s Alcohol Beverage Board to seek a liquor license. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Thursday, May 15, 2014
6
NJ Plane Crash Kills County Woman By Guy Leonard Staff Writer One Lexington Park woman is dead and three other county residents are injured after their small passenger plane crashed shortly before trying to land at a New Jersey airfield just outside Atlantic City. The crash occurred May 9, according to information from the Hamilton Township Police Department, which is cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the investigation. The person killed was 28-year-old Morgan Brittany Smith; the pilot of the Navion G aircraft was Peter Kosogorin, 45, of Tall Timbers while the other two passengers were Alec Lewis, 23, of California and Cheyne Austin, 23, of Lexington Park. Kosogorin and Austin were hospitalized at Atlantic City Medical Center’s trauma division while Lewis was treated and released. Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, Hamilton police said. Det. Frank Schalek with the Hamilton police said that the group had flown out of St. Mary’s County Regional Airport first to go to Atlantic City to partake of the casinos and then planned to go onto the airshow at the combined military base at Lakehurst. “They were on final approach,” Schalek told The County Times. “And there was heavy fog in the area at the time of the crash.” Schalek said NTSB investigators had removed the plane’s wreckage and were continu-
Photo courtesy of Holloman-Brown Funeral Home in Virginia.
ing to examine it for clues about the crash. The crash occurred within a mile of the runway, he said, in a wooded area. Sources close to the investigation said that Kosogorin radioed in and said his aircraft was experiencing engine problems just before it crashed. guyleonard@countytimes.net
7
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The County Times
Local
Raiders and Invaders News Bringing History to Life in Leonardtown
SAVINGS FOR SPRING PLANTING
Azaleas
Knock-Out Roses
Any Size, Any Variety
All Colors Buy 3 or more
Save 25 Off %
Only $2488ea.
When You Buy 4 or more
By Maria Fleming Contributing Writer If you know your history, or have been following the State of Maryland’s Bicentennial Celebration of the War of 1812, you are familiar with the British invasion at local ports and the drive up the Potomac to burn the capital. You may know there were battles all over Maryland – Bladensburg, St. Michaels, Havre de Grace, St. Leonard’s Creek and Baltimore. What you may not know is what soldiers did when they weren’t fighting. Or what the townspeople were doing before they were attacked. Or just in general, how they got things done, with no electricity, no tanks, no e-mail, and - with trade embargos - few, if any, luxuries. This was the starting point for seeking out re-enactors and historical demonstrators for the Raiders & Invaders weekend festival on June 7th to be held in Leonardtown. Live encampments will be located at the two main entrances on Fenwick Street and Washington Street. The Calvert-Arundel Swordsmen will portray Barney’s Irregulars, the crews of the Chesapeake Flotilla in 1814. However, this is not just a military outfit; the group includes civilians and ladies, too. The company will set up a display of period artifacts and accurate reproductions, and give fencing demonstrations with some audience participation. If you find them in the right mood at the right time of day, they may just teach you a song or two, as well. Brookes Company of the Maryland Militia, though a bit older than their 1812 counterparts, will demonstrate many of the 18th century camp life and military skills that were still used during the War of 1812. In addition to cooking over an open fire and demonstrating handicrafts of the day, the Brookes Company will spend the majority of their time preparing for battle - firing their muskets and inspecting the troops. With a desire to inform the public about the importance of blacksmithing in the development of our country, Black Forest ArtWorks fuse history, culture and education into their historical blacksmithing demonstrations. Jeff Dunkelberger and his family will come in full costume with a portable workshop, including a table with samples of their work so guests can see what typical blacksmithing projects look like. In an era
Hydrangeas
Rhodo Special
Old Fashion Snowball Blooms
Buy 1, Get 2nd
*
when everything from horseshoes to weapons and utensils to doorknobs were all made by hand, this is a display you will not want to miss. The textile industry grew in Southern Maryland in the 1800’s. With European trade cut off, people in this area had no choice but to start making their own fabrics and clothing. In and around Fuzzy Farmers Market, spinners and weavers will be demonstrating how they turn raw fibers into yarn and thread to create clothing and other household goods. Under the tent next to the Leonardtown Arts Center on Courthouse Drive the Chesapeake Area Lace Guild will demonstrate the delicate and timeless craft of lace-making using techniques that date back to the 1600’s. Their display will include “try me” pillows, allowing guests to make some lace of their own. The Southern Maryland Quilt Guild and St. Mary’s County Quilters will have sample period-style quilts on display; and the St. Mary’s Craft Guild Shop will have a very special “Families of the County” quilt, as well as other demostrations including leather working. Just next-door to them, visit Thea Glas, Proprietrix of Half-Past Writing Studios, to learn the proper way to hand write letters and perfect your own signature style. In our modern world of texting and social media it is hard to believe that invoices and books were once hand-written, and most news travelled by letter – if you knew how to write, that is. If not, be prepared to learn from Ms. Glas, or pay her a handsome sum to transcribe your dictation in one of several different styles of writing. For more living history, be sure to stop by the Old Jail Museum for clothing and uniforms and the Leonardtown Wharf for historical interpreters from the Calvert Marine Museum and Historic St. Mary’s City. Members of Newtowne Players will be dressed in period costume and popping up all over town in character, and the Maryland Historical Society will be unfurling a 30’ x 42’ hand-stitched replica of the Star Spangled Banner near the main entrance of the festival on Washington Street. All living history activities are free and open to the public! If you are an historical re-enactor, demonstrator or artisan in Southern Maryland and would like to participate in the event, please contact Maria Fleming at maria.fleming2@verizon.net.
Buy 3 Get 4th*
1/2 Price
FREE
Herbs
Gronomics Cedar Garden Boxes
Grow fresh herbs for cooking.
5 for 20 $
48”x48”
14988ea.
$
2 or more
9988ea.
$
Project Starter Coupon
50 Off
$
Any Purchase of $350 or More With this coupon only. Excludes
Installed Projects. Cannot be combined
Fruit Trees
Crape Myrtle
2 Varieties of each are needed for best fruit production.
All Sizes, All Colors
Buy 1, Get 2nd*
with any other offers.
25 Off When you buy 3 or more
Expires 6/3/2014
%
1/2 Price
Now ScheduliNg For SpriNg iNStallatioN call today to Schedule aN eStimate 800-451-1427
Miracle Gro Potting Mix
Feeds for up to 3 months
Shredded Hardwood Mulch
RoundUp Pump ‘n Go
3 cu. ft. bag
1.33 gal.
9
$ 88
1 cu. ft. bag ea. When you buy 3 or more
10 for
37
$
50
Preen
Garden & Weed Preventer Plus Fertilizer
5.6 lb.
Only $1988
1988
$
Wentworth Nursery Charlotte Hall
Prince Frederick
30315 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall 20622
1700 Solomon’s Island Rd, Prince Frederick 20678
301-884-5292 800-558-5292
410-535-3664 1-866-535-3664
SPRING Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-7, Sun. 9-6
Sales good thru June 3rd, 2014
Oakville
5 minutes North of Hollywood 41170 Oakville Road Mechanicsville 20659 301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-5
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
8
Business News
Travel Leaders Returns from 2014 International Summit in Istanbul, Turkey Exclusive Destination Immersion Event Offers Travel Leaders Nationally the Opportunity to Experience Istanbul First Hand
The St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce and the Business Showcase Committee presented the 13th Annual Business Showcase on Wednesday, May 14. The showcase was presented in conjunction with the 2014 Annual Business Awards Luncheon, whose winners are listed below.
Community Service Award: Bailey's Catering, Inc. Lighthouse Award: T.N. Bowes Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Emerging Business Award: Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Beacon Award: Little Silences Rest, Inc.
St. Mary’s County Health Department 21580 Peabody Street ▪ Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 ▪ 301-475-4330 ▪ www.smchd.org
Don’t Let Asthma Control YOU! 1 in 7 children in St. Mary’s County suffer from asthma. The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Asthma Control Program provides FREE home visits by an asthma nurse for children with asthma between the ages of 2-18. The nurse provides: Asthma resources Asthma education Tips and tools to reduce asthma triggers in the home Children can be referred to the Asthma Control Program by their health care provider, school nurse, hospital, or family member. For more information about the health department’s Asthma Control Program, call 301-475-4330 or visit www.scmhd.org.
The owner of Great Mill’s Travel Leaders location has returned from a journey to Istanbul, and western Turkey after having accepted an exclusive invitation to attend Travel Leaders’ 15th Annual International Summit. Designed to effectively immerse Travel Leaders’ travel agent experts into the local culture, the annual inviteonly meeting convened at the 5-star Shangri-La Bosphorus, one of Istanbul’s newest and most luxurious hotels, from April 4-6. This marks the fifth, International Summit Dan Parker has attended. Parker was among just 70 Travel Leaders from across the United States to accept the invitation to this extraordinary annual event. By accepting the invitation, Parker experienced a wide range of unique opportunities to personally inspect many of Istanbul’s premier tourism historic sights, hotels and top restaurants. In turn, Parker will ultimately be in an even better position to advise Southern Maryland travelers who plan on visiting Turkey this year. “My experience is absolutely essential to that of our clients here in Southern Maryland by attending the International Summit, I can more easily advise clients from a position of expertise – I had the opportunity to work closely with representatives from Istanbul, who fully enveloped our group in every sense,” Parker noted. “Istanbul can easily overwhelm the novice visitor with sensory overload, so with that in mind, I was thrilled to accept the invitation to become immersed into all this exciting city has to offer – the sights, the sounds and even the scents – plus one wonderful dining delight after another. It was a journey I will never forget.” “We carefully selected Istanbul as the venue for our 15th International Summit for two overriding reasons,” explained Roger E. Block, CTC, President of Travel Leaders Franchise Group. “First, in Travel Leaders’ 2014 Travel Trends Survey, Turkey ranked second as the top European ‘up and coming’ destination our agents were booking for the year . Second, because of those increased bookings our Travel Leaders members have had, they’ve specifically expressed an overwhelming demand to experience Istanbul in the exclusive, captivating fashion for which Travel Leaders International Sum-
mits have become renowned.” In Istanbul, Great Mill’s Travel Leaders representative had the opportunity to become immersed into the Turkish culture through private tours. Parker took in the breathtaking Suleymaniye Mosque overlooking the Golden Horn, the majestic Hagia Sophia Museum and neighboring Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar (the world’s largest covered market with over 4,000 shops) and famed Spice Market, the Byzantine Basilica Cistern, the Istanbul Archaeological Museum and a Bosphorus cruise day-trip to take in the expanse of the strait where “East meets West.” Additionally, befitting the longstanding tradition of providing Travel Leaders with an exclusive, insider’s touch of elegance and style, the International Summit Gala Dinner feted Travel Leaders members at the gloriously restored Adile Sultan Palace, built on the Asian side of the Bosphorus for Ottoman Princess Adile Sultan in the 19th Century. The palace, which was the site earlier this year for a major high-level meeting between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the strait. Parker also enjoyed (pre/post)-tour options provided by Globus for such Turkish destinations as Çanakkale, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Bursa. Istanbul joined an impressive roster of enchanting world cities that have hosted a Travel Leaders International Summit. Previous Travel Leaders International Summits have already been mounted on every inhabited continent in the following cities: London (2000), Hong Kong (2001), Paris (2002), Barcelona (2003), Budapest (2004), Dublin (2005), Rome (2006), Dubai (2007), Berlin (2008), Santiago (2009), Jerusalem (2010), Sydney (2011), Dubrovnik (2012) and Cape Town (2013). “Travel Better” with Travel Leaders. To learn more visit the experienced travel experts at the Travel Leaders location at 22325 Greenview Parkway or online at www.travelleaders.com/ greatmillsmd or simply call 301-863-6012. Travel Leaders Press Release.
9
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Our Classic Pub Burger with Fries
$4
Apothic Wines 750 ml
Carnivor Cabernet Wines 750 ml
Clean Slate Reisling Wine 750 ml
Gancia Varietal Wines 750 ml
99
Arbor Mist Wines 750 ml
Shellback Rum 750 ml
Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold or Silver 1.75 liter
Smirnoff Vodka 1.75 liter
Bacardi Rum 1.75 liter
Call-In Orders Accepted 301-475-2531 Stop By and Enjoy Our Wine Bar! Happy Hour from 4 Till 7 25% Off Regular Wine Bar Prices
Malibu Rum 1.75 liter
Bud or Bud Light 24 pk. 10 oz.
Flying Dog Dead Rise 6 pk. 12 oz.
Old Bay Beer
PORK BABY BACK RIBS
$399 lb.
PORTERHOUSE OR T-BONE STEAKS
$899 lb.
Like us on facebook @ McKay’s Market and Cafe Prices Effective Friday, May 16th, 2014 thru Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 Available at McKay’s Market & Cafe, Rt. 245 Hollywood, MD Only.
www.mckayssupermarkets.com
6 pk. 12 oz.
Seagrams Wine Coolers 4 pk. 12 oz.
16 99 $10 $799 99 $9 $ 2/ 10 $999 99 $26 $1799 99 $17 99 $19 99 $14 $999 99 $9 $ 2/ 8 $
2/
The County Times
Cops & Courts
Thursday, May 15, 2014
10
St. Mary’s Juvenile Drug Court 10-Year Anniversary
A celebration marking the 10-year anniversary of the St. Mary’s County Juvenile Drug Court Program was held on May 10th at the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point. Over 160 people attended the dinner and auction and enjoyed several guest speakers including West Huddleston, CEO of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). Mr. Huddleston bestowed praise on the program as being a national leader in Juvenile Drug Courts. He also acknowledged the success of the program with the NADCP’s Community Transformation Award and presented it to the Honorable Michael J. Stamm and the representatives from the Department of Juvenile Services, State’s Attorney, Circuit Court and the school system who were present and are all part of the drug court team. In addition to Mr. Huddleston, the program featured a graduate of the program, Anneleise, who delivered a heartwarming speech on her struggle with substance abuse and how the Drug Court program helped turn her life around. Anneleise has been selected to present her story at the NADCP’s National Conference later in May in Anaheim, California. On behalf of the program, Judge Stamm presented retiring Delegate John Wood a special recognition for all his years of support to the program.
Photos By Frank Marquart
The final speaker of the night was former Washington Redskin Ron Saul. He kept the large crowd laughing with his stories from his playing days and spoke about his continuing commitment to helping our communities. The evening was capped off with an auction and former County Commissioner Dan Raley did his usual superb job as auctioneer. Local radio personality, Terry (T-Bone) Soellner, served as the evening’s master of ceremonies. Press Release by Mary Ann Stamm.
LAW OFFICE OF
DANIEL A. M. SLADE, L.L.C. LOKER BUILDING
Vice Narcotics Blotter 41650 COURT HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 301 • P.O. BOX 288 LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND 20650
PHONE: 301-475-5150 • FAX: 301-475-6909
Detectives made contact via the internet with suspect Charnise Marie Ferby, 28, of Waldorf in regards to paying her for sexual favors. Sex acts, a price and location were arranged. Suspect Ferby made contact with the undercover officer and was provided money for two specific sex acts. She was detained by detectives and arrested by a member of the Vice Narcotics Support Team. Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200 x1918.
11
T:9.5”
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Before.
After.
T:12.5”
For 40 years, the Cove Point LNG Terminal has worked to protect the health and natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay—and we won’t stop now. As Dominion moves forward with its Cove Point LNG export project—which will provide a
and around our property. And we’ll work closely with government agencies, as well as local
significant economic boost to Calvert County—our top priority continues to be making sure
landowners, to ensure that, as we build, the impacts on our community and your day-to-day
that a 40-year commitment to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem remains intact.
routines are minimal.
Dominion has an extensive environmental conservation plan in place at Cove Point. Even
We’re proud that Calvert County has come to expect this spirit of stewardship from us. After
after adding export capabilities to our 1,000-acre site, nearly 80 percent of the land will
all, we’ve provided $2.3 million in charitable grants and donations in Maryland over the past
remain a pristine nature preserve.
decade, been commended for our efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population,
The nearby freshwater marshlands will still provide homes for several species of insects,
and led an initiative to save the largest freshwater marsh on the bay’s western shore.
amphibians and plants. We’ll keep using indigenous plants in our landscaping. We’ll
In short, Dominion understands the importance of respecting the environment and preserving
collaborate further with environmentalists to protect endangered vegetation and animals in
Southern Maryland’s quality of life. At Cove Point, we’re about to prove it to you once again.
To learn more visit dom.com/covepoint.
@Dom_CovePoint
The County Times
Letters to the LEGAL NOTICES
IN THE MATTER OF NAGGENA OHRI FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO NAGGENA AAHMINAH OHRI BY AND THROUGH HER MOTHER SONIA OHRI In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Case No.: 18-C-14-655
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change the name of a minor child from Naggena Ohri to Naggena Aahminah Ohri. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: I believe a middle name is necessary. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 12th day of June, 2014. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.
5/15/2014
IN THE MATTER OF NIVEA OHRI FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO NIVEA AAMAIRA OHRI BY AND THROUGH HER MOTHER SONIA OHRI In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland
Case No.: 18-C-14-654 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change the her name from Nivea Ohri to Nivea Aamaira Ohri. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: I believe a middle name is necessary. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 12th day of June, 2014. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland
5/15/2014
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD To Submit a Letter to the Editor, Email your letter to news@countytimes.net or mail to The County Times • P.O. Box 250, • Hollywood, MD 20636
It has recently been reported that about a year ago the parents of a child in our public schools, one of which is a candidate for the Board of Education, while advocating for one of their children in the school system attempted to contact the members of the Board but received a response from a school administration staff person not a Board member. None of the Board members ever acknowledged or returned their call. I do not know if any member of the Board was made aware of the call but I had a similar experience in March with letters I wrote to the Board. My first letter, dated March 18, 2014, was addressed to the “Board of Education” with the salutation, “Dear Members of the Board”. Over a week after the letter was mailed I was talking to a school board member who claimed they had no knowledge of my letter. I immediately sent another letter, dated March 27, 2014, in seven separate envelopes addressed to each member of the Board by name. Several days later a board member told me they had not received either letter but was going to inquire regarding their whereabouts. They were then given the letters and on April 2nd I received a letter dated April 1, 2014, from a staff member stating, “I received both your letters addressed to the Board members dated, March 18, 2014 and March 27, 2014, in today’s mail.” If that were true, not counting the days the letters were mailed, it took 14 days for the first letter to arrive and 5 days for the second but ironically, according to the date on the reply and the postmark, it took only one day for my mail to be delivered from Moakley Street. In reality, I believe neither letter would have been provided to the members of the Board, to which they were addressed by name, if the one board member had not specifically inquired. Members of the BOE are elected officials who
have constituents to which to be accountable. For staff to screen or not deliver correspondence or messages to these elected officials is patently wrong if not criminal. The board members should have been outraged, or at least concerned, when they saw the dates on my letters but only one, Marilyn Crosby, showed any concern and she was the only one who responded to me in any manner. For elected officials not to respond to their constituents is unconscionable, even if it is nothing more than a cursory form letter, but if correspondence is kept from them how can the electorate know if their voices were ever heard ? It should be no small wonder why our local school board members looked starry eyed and couldn’t answer questions asked by the County Commissioners at the recent joint meeting. That would also explain how the current deficit just popped up in the waning months of the fiscal year and took almost everyone by surprise. If the Board is being spoon fed information by its employees there is no need to have an election or a Board of Education at all. The voting public should take note and be concerned. The dates on the correspondence between myself and Moakley Street speak for themselves and are irrefutable. What other information gaps have happened in the past is a good question. One thing for certain is that until the situation is corrected the only reliable means to communicate to members of the Board is directly and they need to insist that all relative school information is given to them in a clear, concise and timely manner. If not, lets disband the Board, save the $6,000 a year per capita they receive and let the superintendent report directly to the commissioners. David A. Ryan Hollywood, Md.
Laurel and Hardy Are Alive and Well…and Living in St. Mary’s County Anyone familiar with the film comedy team of Laurel and Hardy knows that part of their act always included a plot trust involving some sort of predicament in which they found themselves, a mess always created by something which Stanley Laurel did or didn't do. And invariably, when the mess bubbled up to the attention of comedy cohort Oliver Hardy, Hardy would explain, "Another fine mess you've gotten us into, Stanley." And Stanley would turn to the camera and either (depending on the severity of the "mess") affect a "deer in the headlights" pose or start to whimper. Audiences loved it. But, then, those were simple times. Could this comedy team have been the inspiration for the comedy duo of Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners? Probably, if the one act entitled "Where Did the Budget Go Off the Rails?" is an indication. "We think the budget shortfall might have been caused by excessive, baby producing canoodling by the employees," offers Stanley. "Either that or Global Freezing." "Another fine mess you've gotten us into," responds Ollie. "We might have been a little less than appropri-
ately vigilant," counters Stanley, "but can't we just move on?" Ollie is so stunned by that suggestion given the size of the mess, that now he's the one with the deer in the headlights look. And so on and so forth. And the closing scene of this farce has yet to be written. Now if it is true that "politics is the art of compromise," here's a dandy suggestion which could well prove the point, and keep the voters from conducting an electoral lynching come this fall. The Commissioners (aka Ollie) cough up the shortfall, and do it cheerfully, because the Board of Education (aka Stanley) agrees to them having a permanent, voting, exofficio seat on the Board of Ed. Shortfall solved; innocent bystanders in the form of school employees at every level spared needless bloodshed; County Commissioners thrilled because now they have a seat at the table before (not after) fiduciary irresponsibility has a chance to flourish (but if it does, they, too, have some culpability); and the poor tax payer, ever the spectator, now has, by proxy, some skin in the game. End of play. Thunderous applause. John A. Walters Leonardtown, Md.
James Manning McKay - Founder Eric McKay -Associate Publisher..................................ericmckay@countytimes.net
P.O. Box 250 Hollywood, Maryland 20636 News, Advertising, Circulation, Classifieds: 301-373-4125
www.countytimes.net
12
Who Represents the BOE?
Editor
JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Angie Stalcup - Editorial Production Manager...........angiestalcup@countytimes.net Tobie Pulliam - Office Manager..............................tobiepulliam@countytimes.net Guy Leonard - Reporter - Government, Crime...............guyleonard@countytimes.net Sarah Miller- Reporter - Community..............................sarahmiller @countytimes.net
Contributing Writers: Ron Guy Laura Joyce Debra Meszaros Shelby Oppermann Linda Reno
KaseyRussell- Graphic Designer.......................................kaseyrussell@countytimes.net
Terri Schlichenmeyer
Sales Representatives......................................................................sales@countytimes.net
Doug Watson
13
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Congratulations to the St. Mary’s Juvenile Drug Court I would like to personally congratulate the St. Mary’s Juvenile Drug Court on recently celebrating their 10th year anniversary. As a founding member of the St. Mary’s County Juvenile Drug Court under the leadership of Judge Marvin Kaminetz, I am honored to have been a part of making the dream of a Juvenile Drug Court in St. Mary’s county become a reality. In existence nationally for almost 25 years, drug courts help guide identified offenders using substances into treatment. They help reduce drug use and criminality, improving the lives of families and participants. In St. Mary’s county the program officially opened in 2004 and was tailored to fit the needs of children and families specific to the community. In the early years the primary drug of choice among the youth was alcohol and marijuana, more recently the most often abused drugs are prescription drugs, heroin and alcohol. As the challenges facing our young people intensify, I am confident that together we can rise to meet these challenges. In 2010 the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court received two federal grants for the Juvenile Drug Court Program from the Department of Justice that were specifically targeted to
service juveniles in mental health and mentoring and social development. Walden, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Department of Social Services, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Sheriff’s Department and the Charles County Juvenile Drug Court collaborated together to administer these initiatives. The St. Mary’s Juvenile Drug Court, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Department of Social Services, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Sheriff’s Department and the Charles County and Juvenile Drug Court have done an outstanding job coming together, supporting our community, and creating a successful program. Unfortunately, drug courts only serve a very small portion of the youth requiring treatment. It is one of many approaches our community embraces to address the issue. At Walden, we sincerely thank all our community supporters. We ask the community to remember that we are available 24 hours a day through our hotline at 301 863 6661, and we pledge to continue to be there for those needing our support and assistance. Kathleen O’Brien, PhD CEO and Executive Director, Walden
An Open Letter to David Ryan Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective of issues in St. Mary's County. I appreciate that you are trying to contribute to the improvement of the county. While I applaud that you are trying to be of help I want to caution you as to your approach. It is far easier to TEAR DOWN than it is to BUILD UP. What has taken many honest and hard working individuals years of effort to build up, you are trying to diminish with a few bitter words. More progress has been made in the school system in the last 9 years under the superintendent's leadership along with a competent, self sacrificing and hard working Board of Education than in the many years preceding his term and the term of the school board. Instead of taking pot shots at their hard work and success why don't you CONTRIBUTE to the success by volunteering to mentor in one of the schools or why not consider trying to teach a child to learn to read? Maybe you can teach a
youth who is struggling with algebra. I find it disconcerting as well that you are unfamiliar with the 10 commandments which are the core of respectful and dignified human interactions. You consistently break the commandment "Do not bear false witness" with your slanderous editorials. You continue to try to detract from the reputations of decent and honorable people. You continue to offend God and to offend others by your thoughtless words. Those who live by the sword die by the sword. I am asking you to put your sword away and instead use your energy to help others instead of taking pot shots and throwing stones at what has taken many sincere and decent people years to accomplish. Steven Sloan Hollywood, Md.
MetCom I was reading the Enterprise on May 7, the article "Future connections to sewer and water lines". I was, and still am, astounded by the absurdity of the law that mandates a private rural homeowner must pay for a service they do not want or use. The scope of this was recently brought to light by the problems of an 80 year old man, Mr. Tooney, that never used the service from MetCom, yet was billed for over 20 years, and then threatened with a tax sale because he stopped paying. According to Phil Shire, director of the St. Mary's county Land Use and Growth Management, "all properties should start paying system improvement charges to MetCom" and "within those newly served properties, existing wells and/or septic systems shall be abandoned and the affected premises shall connect to the newly constructed line". I assume Phil Shire is paid by us, the taxpayers, but it appears he might be paid by MetCom, he needs to find other employment. Commissioner Jarboe said, "connecting to both city water and sewer could cost between $15,000 to $20,000", MetCom director Dan Ichniowski said, "at least, and those fees are not going to go down. I don't foresee that happening" Mike Mummaugh, a MetCom board member stated, "we need more customers". I can only assume the plan is to run more lines, and force more homeowners to hook up, whether they need to or not. What other law in the United States, demands that a pri-
vate rural homeowner must pay for any service, whether they use it or not? Only MetCom that I know of. From what I have been able to research, MetCom was granted this law to serve urban/city area's in Maryland, it was never intended to be a hammer to rural homeowners. MetCom is a service provider, so is Verizon, SMECO, and Metrocast, yet no other service provider has the gestapo tactics of MetCom. No other service provider mandates that anyone pay for a service that they do not want, do not need, and do not use, only MetCom. As a rural home-owner, this may not affect you now, but if Billy Bob sell's the family farm down the road from you to a developer, and MetCom get's approval from our elected commissioners to provide water and sewer, and it crosses your property, under current law, you will be required to pay $15,000 to $20,000 for the hook-up, and then $80+ per month for the privilege, even though your well and septic are fine, paid for, and you elect not to use the service. Contact our county commissioners, contact our representatives senator@mikulski.senate.gov, senator@cardin. senate.gov, congressman Steny.Hoyer@mail.house.gov, Roy. Dyson@senate.state.md.us, www.governor.maryland.gov/ mail/ltdefault.asp Let them know, this law NEEDS TO BE CHANGED, now. Jim Jorden Lexington Park, Md.
Letters to the
Editor
Serving God and Country
As our country is involved in the Middle East and other parts of the world, we can look at the United States through a Christian world view and see how we fit into God’s plan for mankind. Many years ago, man had an erroneous image of God as a righteous, all-powerful being, so awesome that to see His face was to die. To sin was to incur His wrath. He seemed aloof and lived in a place so incredibly beautiful and perfect that we couldn’t comprehend it. Someone had to give us a more correct understanding of God’s love, mercy, forgiveness and grace. That person would have to interface with us in sometimes difficult or dangerous situations. He would have to endure heat, cold, hunger, thirst, fatigue and other unpleasant physical conditions. He would have to see evil, cruelty, injustices, hatred and other examples of man’s inhumanity to man. He would have to face rejection and opposition from those who felt their power threatened. He would have to set us free from the evil and wrong ideas that were holding us captive. And in the end, He would have to suffer and die for our sins. Jesus volunteered for that job, came to earth, and was born on the first Christmas day. After His resurrection and return to heaven, Jesus’ followers began to spread His teachings throughout the world, with their greatest successes occurring in Europe. Over time, gladiator games were abolished, rulers ceded rights to their subjects, people began to govern themselves, women were treated with respect, slavery was abolished, etc. Wherever Christianity had a major influence, progress occurred and freedom began to flourish. Founded on Biblical principles, the United States is the continuation and high point of Christian influence in the world. In Luke 12:4 NKJV, Jesus says that “For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required...”. God has given our country many blessings and has made us the most powerful nation on the earth at this time. He didn’t raise up this country for our glory and purpose, but for His. I believe He intends, with our consent, to use our wealth, resources and sometimes our military power to bring freedom to oppressed people. One freedom could be freedom of religion which would help to fulfill the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, 20. It would be a stretch to suggest that our military personnel now serving and those who have served in the past are perfect like Jesus or that the United States is heaven, but some things are similar. Many of our military personnel in the past were volunteers. Now they all are. Many left our awesome, beautiful country and have taken on the difficult and dangerous jobs of protecting our country and freeing oppressed people. Many are enduring harsh physical conditions and are seeing some of the inhumanity of evil people. Many are also facing some rejection and opposition. And regrettably, some of them may suffer, and some may die. Many people want to live lives that have meaning, have a positive impact on the world, and are part of something much bigger than themselves. In opposing tyranny and oppression in both the past and the present, our country, and especially our military, whether Christian or otherwise, is accomplishing those goals and continuing the work Jesus started on that first Christmas day. Let us pray that God will give them and their families many blessings and much success. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, Md.
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
14
Education
School System Says Can’t Cover Entire Budget Deficit
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of Education voted Wednesday to send three options to deal with its looming $6 million-plus fiscal 2014 deficit to the Board of County Commissioners for their action; they were much the same as the three options they sent two weeks ago of having the school system cover it completely with fund balances and cuts, get some assistance from the county government or have the county completely cover the costs. But there’s a difference this time; the school system now says that no matter how much of their fund balances they use or how many cuts they make in spending they still need at least $782,000. That amount of money, said schools finance director Tammy McCourt, was what was needed to cover the portion of the deficit that dealt with paying for snow removal costs, extra costs for special education and others, according to school system documents.
The health care portion of the deficit would require the school system’s fund balance of about $3.1 million to cover; Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano has said that recent health care cost overages were responsible for the deficit but faulty budget decisions were also found to contribute to the problem. McCourt said that with $2.8 million in savings from hiring freezes and more than $400,000 in extra revenues expected from the state they were able to reduce that deficit to $3.7 million from the original $6 million. McCourt said that the actual size of the overall deficit would be somewhere between $5.8 million to $6.5 million. “We don’t know exactly where that will be,” McCourt told the school board members. “We won’t know actual numbers until well into July.” McCourt was adamant however that the school system would not be able to cover the entire deficit. “We cannot cover everything in house,” she said.
Sakura BAR & GRILL
SOUTHERN ITALIAN & TRADITIONAL JAPANESE CUISINE
SPECIAL SUNDAYS
Kid’s Meal 1/2 Price With Purchase Of 1 Adult Meal NEW ITALIAN MENU STARTS FRIDAY MAY 23RD
10% OFF Discount For Senior And Military Call Us For Information On Birthday Parties, Wedding Parties, Business Meetings Or Any Other Parties You Have!
50% OFF ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
(Must be the Exact Day) Comes in the form of a gift card.
Bento Box Lunch Specials $8.50 and Up
240-309-4011
40874 Merchants Ln • Leonardtown, MD 20650
The board also approved a revised fiscal 2015 operating budget that the Board of County Commissioners must approve to the tune of $194.6 million in total. The budget, McCourt said was the result of a realization that the system needed a little over $27 million to cover employee health care, an increase of about $8 million. The budget needed about $3 million to be balanced for fiscal 2015, she said, including reducing 24 positions through retirements and resignations. “No teachers or paraeducators will receive pink slips,” McCourt said. Martirano said that the new budget meant that fewer people would have to do much more work to keep spending within bounds. “There are no new FTEs (full time employees) in this,” Martirano said. “All of this will be done through the process of attrition.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
St. Mary’s College Welcomes New Director of Admissions St. Mary’s College of Maryland is pleased to announce the selection of Michael Cummings as director of admissions. Cummings will join St. Mary’s College on June 2. Cummings comes to St. Mary’s College from Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies, where he served as assistant dean of admissions. Prior to his work at Georgetown, Cummings was assistant director of transfer admissions at The Catholic University of America. He served in similar roles at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Cazenovia College. As director of admissions, Cummings will report to the vice president for enrollment management and dean of admissions. He will lead undergraduate recruitment initiatives and will work with the vice president on strategic planning and enrollment goals. A Maryland native, Cummings has a master’s degree in education policy, administration and leadership from The Catholic University of America and a bachelor’s degree in communication from St. Bonaventure University. He also recently received an executive master’s in leadership at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. Michael, his wife, Jennifer, and their two children, Aoife and Fiona, will reside in Lexington Park, Md. St. Mary’s College of Maryland Press Release
Your Online Community For Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties www.somd.com
15
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The County Times
Education
Leadership Southern Maryland 2014 Class Commencement Class Celebrates Completion Of The Only Regional Nine-Month Leadership Development Program The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors announced today that they celebrated LSM’s sixth class during a graduation ceremony on May 2 at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa in Chesapeake Beach, Md. The 2014 graduating class includes the following leaders from the region:
Cheryl Ahearn Paul Aus Steven Bishop Mary Anne Bowman Rebecca Bridgett Beverly Brown James (J.R.) Brown Jolanda Campbell Lisa Clark Laura Clarke Stephen Combs Rose Crunkleton Hartmuth Csandi-Schwartz Ruth Davis Ray Dodson Regina Faden Anna Fagan Doria Fleisher Sue Greer Theresa Johnson Laura Kamosa Carrie Kelly Joseph Klausner Christa Kuhl Jeffrey Lehnertz Julie Lemmon Robert Lewis Carrie Lovejoy Lisa Mann Holly Meyer Kimberly Mozingo Scott Pfister Richard Prevatt Scott Reeves Michelle Ruble
Debbie Shuck-Reynolds Dean Teague Paul Young “These individuals have successfully completed the LSM program. Together, they will help strengthen our region by engaging in topics that are critically important to Southern Maryland,” said Karen Holcomb, LSM Executive Director. “We are confident that these individuals will apply their LSM experience in positive and dynamic ways to benefit the region.” During the nine-month program, LSM participants engaged with recognized leaders in academic, health care, government and industry, focusing on leadership development by highlighting pertinent regional issues that included: land use & the environment, housing and transportation, human services, health of the community, economic development, tourism, and the defense industry, education and workforce development, and multi-cultural/diversity. Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program specially designed to develop leaders from the Southern Maryland area for regional collaboration. The LSM program is dedicated to building a cadre of informed regional leaders, prepared to address common issues and bring long-term benefit to their neighbors and communities and incorporates a cross-section of the region to include diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender. For application information, please contact the Karen Holcomb, Executive Director Leadership Southern Maryland, 240.725.5469 via email LeadSOMD@ verizon.net or visit www.lsmlead.org.
Complete Colon and Rectal Surgical Care and Treatment Now providing specialty care in Leonardtown, Maryland Introducing H. Charles Kim, MD, colon and rectal surgeon with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A leader in minimally invasive laparoscopic
Now accepting
Board-Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon
colon and rectal surgery, he also offers colonic stenting for obstruction and
Office hours:
PPH Hemorrhoidectomies. Dr. Kim is one of the few surgeons board certified in colon and rectal surgery and among the most extensively trained experts in his field. Surgeries are conveniently performed at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. So, no matter where you go, no matter who you are, you’re never far from MedStar.
Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Procedures Include:
Includes Care and Treatment for:
MedStarStMarys.org
new patients.
Dr. H. Charles Kim
240-434-4100.
Feature Story
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
16
Running on Senior Power with RSVP By Norine Rowe, Manager Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of St. Mary’s County Some people look to solar power and wind power as renewable sources of energy to fuel our nation in years to come. There’s another natural resource, however, that often goes overlooked, untapped, and underutilized in communities across our nation. That’s the power of senior citizens to make a difference in the lives of others. As we celebrate Older Americans Month in May, the good news is that senior power is alive and well in St. Mary’s County. This is due, in large part, to the vision of community leaders who, more than three decades ago, lent their support to a senior volunteer initiative called the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP. “”The seniors who serve our community through RSVP embody the true spirit of volunteering, often working behind the scenes without any expectation of praise or accolades. They are, however, truly appreciated,” said Lori Jennings-Harris, Director of the county’s Department of Aging and Human Services. RSVP is part of a national program that encourages communities to meet local needs by tapping into the time, talents, skills, and abilities senior citizens have to offer. Administered at the federal level by the Corporation for National and Community Service, RSVP is part of Senior Corps, which includes the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. This year, Senior Corps Week is being celebrated May 19-23 in conjunction with Older Americans Month.
Setting the Stage for Success
When local leaders invested in RSVP more than 30 years ago, they set the stage for a successful partnership that unleashed the power of senior citizens to make a difference in our community. The program now engages more than 300 seniors age 55 and above who volunteer with more than 30 county agencies, non-profit groups, and community organizations. Just last year alone, 289 RSVP volunteers gave 36,546 hours of service valued at more than $800,000. “Senior power is more powerful than people think,” said Shirley Dickerson, an RSVP volunteer at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. “Some people think seniors are just sitting around taking it easy, when actually we’re out doing a lot of good, beneficial, and powerful things throughout our community.” Millie Coryer-Dhu, a retired food service professional and RSVP senior volunteer, echoes her sentiments. “I have always felt that seniors are an untapped resource, but with RSVP, we are invaluable members of our community donating our time where needed most,” said Coryer-Dhu.
What Senior Volunteers are Accomplishing
Among their many contributions, RSVP volunteers are delivering hot, nutritious meals on a daily basis to homebound seniors. They are transporting persons who can no longer drive to doctor’s appointments, pharmacy visits, and medical procedures. They are helping to renovate and distribute free convalescent equipment to persons in need. Many RSVP senior volunteers support programs offered by the county’s Department of Aging and Human Services, which has sponsored RSVP since its inception more than 30 years ago. Many of these programs, such as Meals on Wheels and Senior Rides, help seniors remain healthy and living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Others encourage healthy, active aging through a wide variety of fitness, nutrition, recreation, education, and socialization programs offered at the county’s three Senior Activity Centers. To promote life-long learning, RSVP volunteers organize and lead educational enrichment tours and presentations for seniors through the Learning is ForEver program, also known as LIFE. This entirely volunteer-run program helps seniors continue to learn and grow through a wide range of educational tours and offerings.
Photos by Frank Marquart Back from Left: Ronald Talton, Jess Davis, Norine Rowe Front from Left: Millie Coryer-Dhu, Shirley Dickerson, Eileen Szuchy
RSVP volunteers are engaged in many other aspects of community service. They provide friendly visitation and entertainment to residents of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and senior living communities. RSVP seniors serve as volunteer ombudsmen, helping to advocate for residents in local assisted-living facilities. They provide support to participants at St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care. They offer health and retirement benefits counseling to retiring seniors and their spouses. They are trained and certified as volunteer tax aides, preparing free tax returns for persons of low to moderate income. Members of RSVP’s SWAT Team – Seniors with Available Time – support large-scale events such as the annual Community Health Fair sponsored by the Department of Aging and Human Services. They also provide support for Hospice patients and respite care for their family members. They distribute food to persons in need. They tutor adults who need literacy skills to obtain employment. As first responders, they handle life-threatening emergencies. They mentor students in our schools, serve as museum docents, and support local law enforcement efforts through St. Mary’s Crime Solvers and Triad SALT, Seniors and Law Enforcement Together. The message is simple and powerful: St. Mary’s seniors are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and talent meeting the needs of local citizens and our community. “Every day, I meet others like myself who contribute in ways small and great to the benefit of our community,” said Michael Kolenick, a Vietnam Veteran who visits residents at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home with his German Shepherd, Bobbi. “Clearly, we seniors have much to offer our fellow human beings and to society as a whole.”
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of St. Mary’s County
Places Seniors In Rewarding and Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities Serving Local County Agencies & Non-Profits If You’d Like to Explore Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors 55+, Call RSVP at 301-737-5670, ext. 1653, or e-mail Norine.Rowe@stmarysmd.com RSVP ~ Where Seniors Are One of Our Greatest Natural Resources! RSVP is grateful for the support of The Board of Commissioners for St. Mary’s County & the Corporation for National and Community Service
Senior Volunteering is a Two-Way Street
Senior volunteers bring a lot to the table, but they also come away feeling fulfilled. RSVP volunteer Ronald Talton, a certified driver and Emergency Medical Responder, is a prime example. He brings to his volunteer service many years of training and experience and donates thousands of hours annually as a member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. In recognition of his contributions, he was selected as Rescue Squad Member of the Year for 2013 and was also honored for his life-saving efforts. While he gives so much, he also benefits from his service. “Volunteering keeps me in shape mentally and physically and keeps me young,” Talton said. “It also gives me great satisfaction being productive in the community. I am blessed to know that I am doing what the Lord has intended me to do through serving others.”
1
Thursday, May 15, 2014
MAY 15, 2014
The County Times
SUMMERTIME
IN SOMD
SUMMERTIME IN SOMD
Watermen Get Some Good News By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Just after hearing from state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials last week that the crab population continued to show diminished numbers people who take to the water for a living may have gotten the first good news they’ve heard in a while. DNR now says that after dropping to near extinction levels the oyster native to the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed is making a dramatic comeback. Officials now say what is known as the oyster biomass index, a measure of the oyster population’s overall size and abundance, has doubled since 2010. That is the highest point it has achieved since the monitoring of the index began in 1985, according to DNR reports. “Preliminary harvest reports for the past season have already surpassed 400,000 bushels – with a dockside value in excess of $13 million ─ the highest in at least 15 years,” said DNR Secretary Joe Gill. “Coupled with the survey results, we have reason to be cautiously optimistic a sustainable oyster population can once again play a vital role in the bay’s ecosystem and Maryland’s economy.” DNR officials reported that the two diseases that have decimated the oyster population for several decades, MSX and dermo, have remained at relatively low levels in recent years. Also, fisheries experts have said that the oyster population has started to develop a natural resistance to these diseases. The state used the latest report as a defense of their policy they enacted several years ago to close off prime oyster habitat in the watershed, including here in St. Mary’s County and its eponymous river, from harvesting. These oyster sanctuaries were a controversial measure, decried by watermen as robbing them of prime harvesting areas while condeming them to degradation by allowing them to be silted over time without regular dredging by watermen. Robert T. Brown, president of the Maryland Watermen’s Association, said the oyster sanctuaries “had little or nothing to do” with the resurgence of the oyster population since most of the oysters harvested in the fall of last year were from public oyster bars open to fishing. “The oysters we got were far away from the sanctuaries,” Brown, of Avenue, said. Believing that the recovery of the native bivalve was more because of natural causes than any manmade intervention, Brown and watermen were grateful for the timely resurgence. “It saved a lot of watermen because of the poor crab harvest last year from possibly going out of business,” Brown said.
Photo by Kalnasy Photography
guyleonard@countytimes.net
a special supplement to
THE COUNTY TIMES & THE CALVERT GAZETTE
Photo Courtesy of wikipedia.org
SUMMERTIME IN SOMD
7-Block Waterfron t B a ys id e H i st o ry M us e um
The County Times
1/ 2-Mile Board walk & Bike P ath Wetland s Overlook Park C a s ua l & F in e D in in g Ped estrian -F riend ly Shopping
Thursday, May 15, 2014
2
A Summer of Reading
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer ago.
You made your reservations months
This was a vacation you’ve been planning for… well, it seems like forever. One of those once-in-a-lifetime trips is what you’ve always dreamed about, and you’ve bought all new clothes and even a new suitcase for it. So why would you take just any old book on your vacation this summer? Instead, why not look for something new by an author you love?
MAY
So a Memorial Day getaway is in the plans and you can’t wait. Before you go, grab one of these new books released toward the end of the month… Conservative writer Ben Carson has a new book out about America’s Future. There’s a new book out, co-written by Bill Geist, too. In fact, you’ll find quite a few memoirs out toward the end of May, as well as novels by Terry Hayes, Tom Robbins, Robert Ludlum, and Joseph Finder. And Bob the Street Cat has a new book out, too, and fans will want it.
JUNE
Summertime reading bolts out the door like a teenager off curfew with new novels by Mary Alice Monroe, Dorothea Benton Frank, and Jeff Shaara; cookbooks; a business book by William Poundstone and one on commodities; a book about Sally Ride by Lynn Sherr; and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s much-anticipated biography. And that’s just the first week… Later in June, look for new novels by Diana Gabaldon, Jennifer Weiner, Janet Evanovich, Linda Fairstein, Ridley Pearson, James Patterson, Jude Deveraux, and Dean Koontz. You’ll find a book about a dog that flew during World War II (and why). Learn how to do math in a fun way. Read about Justice Antonin Scalia. Pick up some new Will Shortz puzzle books in June. And learn how to use your manners when you have to swear. For the kids, look for a new Dork Diaries installation; an encyclopedia of animated characters; a few new mysteries for middle-grade readers; a new book about Charlie the Ranch Dog; and a book about farting fish.
JULY
Just because summer’s half over doesn’t mean your reading list is! Before the fireworks even begin, look for new novels by Jojo Moyes, Susan Wiggs, J.A.
Jance, Jacqueline Winspear, and Amy Sohn. There’s a new book coming out about Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio; a new book that debunks myths about sex; a new book by Ja Rule; a skinny book about crossword puzzles and why we love them; a self-help book on “wallowing” the right way; and a cool true-crime book about how amateurs have been solving cold cases and bringing killers to justice. Later in July, you’ll find more favorites: novels by Brad Thor, Iris & Roy Johansen, Anne Rivers Siddons, Terry Brooks, Catherine Coulter, Brad Taylor, Conn Igguldon, Stuart Woods, James Lee Burke, Ace Atkins, and Julie Garwood; a new memoir by singer Rick James; a biography on Michelangelo; a new book about families and race; a tell-all about the Clinton’s political life; and a memoir of faith and football. The kidlets will love finding new Guardians of the Galaxy books; new joke books to while away the summer; the latest Fancy Nancy installment; and a new graphic novel by Neil Gaiman.
AUGUST
You’re not done yet. There’s still plenty of summer – and plenty of time to read – left! The first part of August will see a new book by Andrew Cuomo; a new novel by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child; a new W.E.B. Griffin tome; a new book about crime-scene profilers; and a book about the woman behind the Mona Lisa. Also in August, look for a book about college football conferences; a business book about getting organized and one on prosperity; new cookbooks for backyard and for fall; and new novels by Carl Weber, William Kent Krueger, Debbie Macomber, Kelly Armstrong, Elaine Hussey, Randy Wayne White, Tami Hoag, Paul Coelho and Kathy Reichs. Get the kids in back-to-school mode with a new children’s book by Malala Yousafzai; a new Cupcake Diaries installment; ghost stories; and a kid’s book about paying it forward.
AND NOW THE DISCLAIMER…
Yes, some of these books can be shifted, moved, or cancelled altogether. Titles can change; so can subject matter. If you’ve got a question about your favorite author, NICELY ASK your librarian or bookseller – this is why they get paid the big bucks. Seriously, they’re experts at this stuff. Have a great summer and Happy Reading!
Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders can’t be wrong! Your Online Community for Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties
www.somd.com
3
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The County Times
SUMMERTIME IN SOMD
Calvert Marine Museum Summer Concert Series FORD • JEEP • DODGE PRESENTS
Friday, July 18 2014 TICKETS
48 PREMIUM $ 38 RESERVED $
By Jordan Clark Contributing Writer The Waterside Music Series is coming back to the Calvert Marine Museum. The Waterside Music Series at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Md. is an event that stretches throughout the entire summer to raise money for the non-profit educational museum. According to the Calvert Marine Museum’s website, the museum is dedicated to three themes including “regional paleontology, estuarine life of the Patuxent River and adjacent Chesapeake Bay”, and maritime history and the museum’s goal is to “collect, preserve, research, and interpret the cultural and natural history of Southern Maryland.” In order to reach its goals, the Museum hosts the 29year annual program, The Waterside Music Series, which is a major component of the museum’s budget, and serves to be convenient and enjoyable for its performers and attendees. The bands and crews that come to perform at The Waterside Music Series are always shown appreciation by the Calvert Marine Museum for their efforts. The Calvert Marine Museum offers many benefits such as fishing trips, golf, and gym access to make the trip more enjoyable for performers. In addition to this, high quality security is provided from Military Base officials and other military volunteers. Over the years, the Calvert Marine Museum Summer Concert Series has become a very popular attraction. Performers in past years have included The Band Perry, Daughtry, Pat Benatar, Willie Nelson, The Doobie Brothers, and many more. “The Summer Concert series does not repeat performers. All of the acts will be new this year,” said Calvert Marine Museum Director of Development Vanessa Gill. Though there are many different preferences of music, the Calvert Marine Museum Summer Concert Series seems to attract all different types of people. Southern Maryland takes advantage of their opportunity to see popular acts perform locally for a reasonable price. “Many of our concerts end up selling out. This includes two of the three acts that performed last year,” Gill said.
The Calvert Marine Museum’s Summer Concert Series is an excellent way to provide entertainment to the community, while funding a museum that is important to the education of the community as well. “The Summer Concert Series brings music and culture to the community. It is an event where everyone can come together and have a great time,” Gill said. Make sure to check into performances hosted by the Calvert Marine Museum that include Rascal Flatts, Thompson Square, Smash Mouth, Uncle Kracker, Sugar Ray, and the Gin Blossoms. The Waterside Music Series is surely not something to miss. Come support the funding of the Calvert Marine Museum, listen to great music, and have some fun The Museum’s next concert is coming up on Thursday, May 29 and there are not many tickets left. news@countytimes.net
ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY
PERFORMING AT THE
TICKETS ON SALE TO MEMBERS WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 30 TH
WATERSIDE PAVILION
www.calvert marinemuseum.com 1-800-787-9454 • NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES • ALL SALES FINAL GATES OPEN 6:00 PM • FOOD AND DRINK ON SITE • NO COOLERS
SUMMERTIME IN SOMD
The County Times
Summer Events in Calvert County Sunday, May 18
Sea Glass Jewelry Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Create your own beautiful pendant and matching earrings with sea glass found locally on Southern Maryland beaches. Quick to learn, easy assembly techniques to create fun, creative jewelry. Instructor provides kit with all the materials. Registration is required. Members cost $25 and nonmembers $30 and $30 is due to the instructor at the class. Call 410-326-4640 to register and for more information visit our website at www.annmariegarden.org. Visit Port Republic School #7 One-Room Schoolhouse (3080 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic) – 2 to 4 p.m. This original schoolhouse was built on its present site circa 1868 and opened for children, grades 1 - 7, for families who lived in the Port Republic area of Calvert County, Maryland. It remained in continuous use until the consolidation of schools in 1932, at which time it was closed. The schoolhouse suffered the ravages of time until 1976 when it was restored by the Calvert County Retired Teachers Association as a bicentennial project. Today groups of school children spend the day recreating a one-room school experience, including a walk through the woods to school and lessons taught as they would have been at the turn of the 20th century.
Monday, May 19 Monday Memories House Tours Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard) – 10 to 11 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m. Each Monday, the public is invited to a free Monday Memories guided tour of Point Farm, located on Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Calvert County. All are welcome to enjoy the memories of Calvert County, the Patterson family, JPPM or those who once worked on the land that is now JPPM. The public is welcome to share stories, or visitors may also simply enjoy the tour and listen to the memories of others. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. Tours will be given each Monday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org for more information.
Friday, May 23 North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market, Classic Car Cruise-In and Art Fair North Beach (5th Street & Bay Avenue, North Beach) – 6 to 9 p.m. This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including, fresh, flavorful fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers, and bedding plants. You can sample the wines from our very own Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In. The vision of the NB Art Fair is to promote a vibrant art culture through the support of passionate artists who locally design and produce creative and unique art. The NB Art Fair’s program helps community-based artists and art organizations make locally produced art available to community residents and visitors.
Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26 Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival The Town of Chesapeake Beach The Town of Chesapeake Beach presents it’s an-
nual Memorial Day event, the Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival, honoring our fallen heroes. Please check the Chesapeake Beach website as the event nears for additional details.
Saturday, May 31 5th Annual Karsyn’s Karnival Cove Point Park (Cove Point Road, Lusby) - 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We invite the entire Southern Maryland community to join us for food, games, crafts, pony rides and other family-friendly events. There will be a $2 admission fee for all guests. Individuals with Down’s Syndrome are free. Check out our website at www.karsynskarnival. com for more information.
Saturday, June 7 All You Can Eat Chicken & Rib Dinner Emmanuel United Methodist Church (1250 Emmanuel Church Road, Huntingtown) - 3 p.m. Come out to our annual All You Can Eat Chicken & Rib Dinner! The Dinner includes homemade fixings-potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and hot fudge brownie sundaes. Adults are $15, Children 4-12 are $7 and children under 4 are free. Dine- in or call for carryout 410-535-3177.
Sunday, June 8 Your Grand-Daddy’s Candy Bayside History Museum (4025 4th Street, North Beach) - 2 p.m. Bring the whole family to reminisce about the candies that were popular when your daddy and grand-daddy were kids from local candy store owner, John Skelly. Do a candy-themed craft, play a sweet game, and take home a yummy treat for your tummy. $5 for children. Family event. Registration required. Recommended ages 3 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, contact us at baysidehistorymuseum@hotmail. colm or call 301-855-4028 or 410-640-5970.
Wednesday, June 18 to Friday, June 20 Play in Clay Camp Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to get dirty in this fun playtime with clay! Learn to make simple pinch pots, coils, and more in this fun half-day camp. Students come away with a variety of colorful clay creations. Registration is required. Choose between two time options. Members cost $65 and nonmembers cost $70. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit our website at www.annmariegarden.org.
Friday, June 20 The 1812 Fair and Reenactment Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard) – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the mouth of St. Leonard Creek, on property that is now part of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, Maryland’s largest naval engagement occurred. In remembrance of the 200th anniversary of war reaching the shores of Southern Maryland, join us for a two-day spectacular living history event. You will step back in time and experience what life was like in Southern Maryland during the early 1800s The event features tactical demonstrations and reenactments, camp life, live entertainment, crafts, music and hands-on activities. Food and beverage are available for an additional fee (cash only).
Friday, June 27 Kids! Sand Bucket Dig! Bayside History Museum (4025 4th Street, North Beach)
Thursday, May 15, 2014
4
- 2 p.m. Come down and learn about what you might find while digging in the sandy shores of the Chesapeake Bay and dig in a bucket of sand for some take-home treasures! $5 for children. Family event. Registration required. Recommended ages 3 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, contact us at baysidehistorymuseum@hotmail.colm or call 301-8554028 or 410-640-5970.
Saturday, June 28 “Despicable Me” Movie on the Beach The Town of North Beach – 8 p.m. Movies on the Beach: A local favorite; visitors are always WELCOME! The movies on the beach are projected onto a large, inflatable screen in the sand. Bring your beach chair or blanket and get comfy on the beach! In addition to movies on the beach, the Town is now showing a “drive-in” movie in September and October on the visitor parking.
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11 Jungle Safari Vacation Bible School St. Nicholas Lutheran Church (1450 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown) - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come enjoy music, crafts, bible stories, games, and snacks at Jungle Safari Vacation Bible School. Cost for first child is $15, includes a t-shirt. For more information, contact us at 410-257-5683 or visit our website at www.saintnicholaslutheran.org for a registration form. Register before June 30.
Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15 Modern Art Madness Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore modern art masterpieces and create art in the style of famous artists. Students will learn about a different artist each day. After lunch, students will put their skills to the test. Throw it, bounce it, roll it, how many ways do you think you can make a painting? Each students comes away with a variety of painting and drawings. Registration is required. Member cost is $150 and nonmembers is $165. Call 410-326-4640 to register. For more information, visit our website at www.annmariegarden.org.
Saturday, August 16 2nd Annual Southern Maryland Bike Fest St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) - 12 p.m. The Southern Maryland Bike Fest attracted over 2000 motorcycle enthusiasts last year to raise money for Help on the Homefront, (HOTH) our military injured, in association with the Maryland Patriot Guard Riders and local charities. The Maryland Patriot Guard directly supports the Wounded Warriors and their families at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center. We will also be taking some time out of the fun afternoon to do a Proud to be an American Ceremony. It will be a heartwarming and patriotic ceremony, and we feel it is important to take the time to reflect on this great country we call home. To see all the fun things we have planned, visit our website at www.somdbikefest.com.
Monday, September 8 9th Annual BAYCSS Golf Tournament The Golf Club at South River (3451 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater) - 7 a.m. Please join us for the 9th Annual BAYCCS Golf Tournament to help benefit people with disabilities. Sign up by July 15 to get 1 free fairway Mulligan! You can register online or get more information at www.bayccs. org/golf.html.
5
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
SUMMERTIME IN SOMD
Dining Out in Solomons Solomon’s Pearl Café
Relaxed Waterfront Ambiance • Delicious Food • Wine • Beer At Calvert Marina (Charter Dock) Come join us for a Tasty Crab Cake Sandwich or our amazing Fish Wrap, pair it with a Maryland Brewed IPA or a Glass of Wine while enjoying the Breathtaking Views from our Deck or Dining Room. Please join us for breakfast Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Full menu available on our facebook page @ www.facebook.com/solomonspearl
Carry-out & Catering 410-394-6211
14755 Dowell Road Dowell, MD 20629
Each night is special at the Bistro!
Waterfront Dining, Solomons Island Area Prime Rib • Swordfish • Lobster • Crab Cakes NEW SUMMER COCKTAIL MENU! OPEN Tuesday - Sunday 5:00 p.m. Reservations Suggested 410-326-9900 www.backcreekbistro.com 14415 Dowell Rd. • Dowell, MD 20629
Enjoy Waterfront Dining in Solomons!
SUMMERTIME IN SOMD
The County Times
Summer Events in St. Mary’s County Saturday, May 17
Sunday, June 1
Armed Forces Weekend at Port of Leonardtown Winery 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown – 12 p.m. We celebrate our heroes for Armed Force’s Day. Show your military ID & receive a free wine tasting and 10 percent off your wine purchases until 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18.
Leonardtown Criterium Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown – 8 a.m. Join Pax Velo for amateur and professional MABRA sanctioned bicycle races on the streets of Leonardtown. The Leonardtown Crit offers plenty of excitement for spectators and racers alike. What is a Criterium? A Criterium, or “crit” for short, is a race held on a short closed-circuit course. The Leonardtown Crit course is ideal in length and configuration. The racers ride laps around the course. A crit emphasizes acceleration and bike handling. It is ideal for spectators and can be very exciting to watch. This year, the Leonardtown Crit will again be the Criterium championship for the Mid-Atlantic Bicycle Racing Association. MABRA is the regional group responsible for bike racing in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. The course runs right through the square of the county seat for St. Mary’s County. It’s a wonderful setting and very spectator friendly. Restaurants right on the street will be open and serving food so you can watch the racing throughout the day. For the racers, they get a great 3-turn course. The start/finish line is right in the middle of the square. From there, they proceed towards the water and down a slight hill into what is affectionately termed “The Turn”. It’s a 120-degree turn that abruptly transitions from down to a slight uphill right in the apex of the turn. The big ring climb then opens into a broad straight away past the Leonardtown Fire Department. Two 90-degree turns then bring the course back towards the start/finish line. Leonardtown has a wonderful square complete with a sound system that will be providing music and race announcing thought the day.
7th District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Yard Sale and Bake Sale 21660 Colton Point Road Avenue – 7 to 11 a.m. The 7th District VFD Auxiliary will be having an outdoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday May 17 from 7 to 11 a.m. The Rain Date is May 24. Tables can be rented for $10 each, additional tables can be rented for $7. This event will be held in the parking lot of the firehouse. To rent a table call 301769-2016 or 301-769-4042.
Wednesday, May 21 Golf Tournament Benefit St. Michael’s School 23248 Cedar Point Road, Patuxent River – 9 a.m. 6th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament for St. Michael’s School is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. Entry fee $75/person or $300/team and includes green fees, cart, lunch and drinks. Soft spikes required. Corporate sponsorships: Platinum - $3000 (3 Teams, banner & sign) Gold - $2500 (2 Teams, banner & sign) Silver - $2000 (1 Team, banner & sign) Bronze - $750 (Banner & sign) Friend of SMS - $100 (Sign) Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, women’s longest drive, men’s & women’s closest to the pin, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Sign up by contacting Kristi Kovich 240-2985486 or email smsgolf@saint-michaels-school.org. For online registration, payment or donation, go to www.saint-michaelsschool.org and click events.
Friday, May 23 Potomac River Waterfowl Show 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown May 23 – 6 p.m. May 24 – 10 a.m. Come out and watch the wild come to life as award-winning artists showcase their world class wildlife art, and hand – carved decoys at the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland’s Potomac River Waterfowl Show on May 23 and 24 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland. $5 entrance fee. Website: www.cfsomd.org/waterfowlshow.html Contact: Burkey Boggs, 301-934-1366, burkeyboggs@ verizon.net, Gretchen Heinze Hardman, 301-885-0108, Gretchen@cfsomd.com, or Chad Tragakis, 202-944-3373, chad.tragakis@hkstrategies.com.
Saturday, May 24 Girl Scout Photograph Fundraiser 22442 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood – 1 to 5 p.m. Family Portraits, Graduation Pictures, and more There will be a Girl Scout Fundraising event for Troop #6058 on Saturday, May 24 at Hollywood Methodist Church from 1 to 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended but walkins are welcome! The sitting fee is $15, and there is one free 5x7 picture per appointment. Additional pictures can be purchased. There will be fundraiser specials. To reserve a time or for futher details contact Jennifer Ingmire at 301-481-3148 or at the_space_cadets@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 31 5th Annual Karsyn’s Karnival 750 Cove Point Road Lusby – 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We invite the Southern Maryland community to join us for food, games, crafts, pony rides, and many other family-friendly events. Karsyn’s Karnival will be held at Cove Point Park in Lusby, Md. from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a $2 admission fee per guest. Individuals with Down syndrome are free! By hosting Karsyn’s Karnival each year, KS2 4DS, Inc. raises the community’s awareness about the unlimited potential that individuals with Down syndrome possess. Check out our website for additional information (www.karsynskarnival.com).
3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show 29948 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall – 9 a.m. Come out and support a great cause! All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society! The 3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show will take place on Sunday, June 1 at the Parking Lot next to Pizza Hotline in Charlotte Hall. PreRegistration costs $15, and registration the day of the show costs $20. There will be a $3 admissions fee for spectators. The event starts at 9 a.m. and awards will be given at 2:30 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 29.
Friday, June 6 June First Friday Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown – 5 p.m. The First Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown retailers open their doors to showcase live music, art gallery receptions, poetry readings, book signings, cooking classes, wine tastings, and a host of dining and shopping specials! The theme for June will be Raiders and Invaders!
Saturday, June 7 Point Lookout State Park Lighthouse Open House Point Lookout State Park, Scotland - 10 a.m. The Lighthouse will be open to the public for self-guided tours. Volunteers from the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will be on hand for questions. There is an admissions fee. 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk 25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood – 9 a.m. Put on your running shoes and enjoy a nice run on the waterfront and forested trails of Greenwell State Park. Or, bring your dog for a fun walk on a pet-only designated trail. All proceeds benefit the Greenwell Foundation’s Therapeutic riding Program and Smiles for Life. The 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk is a great day of family fun. Participate in the 5K Fun Run or bring your dog and enjoy a nice trail walk with your best friend! There will also be free kayak rides, soccer and other field games, water balloon archery, tie-dying, and pony rides (small fee). It’s also a chance to get a sneak peak at Camp Greenwell! Food will be available for sale, and the normal parking fee is waived for the day. Some activities have a small fee. 5K Fun Run: $30 pre-registration through June 6 or $35 day of event Dog Walk: $5 day of event Register online at www.regonline.com/5kfunrundogwalk Great Mills High School Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092, Lexington Park – 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
6
The Great Mills Class of 2004 will have a 10 year reunion at the St. Mary’s Elks Lodge at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Come to see your classmates and join us for Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar, D.J., and dancing! Tickets must be purchased 3 weeks before event, and are $25/person or $40/couple. Please contact us at greatmills2004@gmail.com for additional information.
Sunday, June 8 Sundays in the Park 25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood Sundays in the Park is a family-friendly event where the community is welcome to come and browse the rooms of historic Rosedale Manor. Rosedale was the home of John Philip Greenwell, Jr., who donated his land to the state of Maryland, and began the Greenwell Foundation, an independent, nonprofit organization offering inclusive and accessible programs, services, and facilities within Greenwell State Park. Self-guided tours of the manor house are available. Sundays in the Park is also an opportunity for brides-to-be to spend some time inside the manor house and envision what their special day will look like! Sundays in the Park takes place on the second Sunday of every month. $3 parking fee.
Wednesday, June 11 Open Mic Night at Waldorf West Smallwood Dr W, St Charles – 6 p.m. At Open Mic Night, everyone is a star! Sing a song, recite a poem, tell some jokes, play an instrument, perform a dance routine. Charles County has talent, and this is the place to show it off! All ages are welcome! Join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at Waldorf West Library. Contact Bill Stea at bstea@ ccplonline.org for more information.
Saturday, June 14 Crab Festival Point Lookout Road & Route 5, Leonardtown – 11 a.m. The 29th Annual Crab Festival is a celebration of St. Mary’s County crab culture and cooking. Plenty of steamed hard crabs, soft crabs, crab cakes, crab soups, and other seafood dishes are available for purchase. Car & bike show, regional crafters, live music, children’s activities. Admission fee. Gala in the Garden 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood – 6:30 p.m. Join Sotterley for Gala in the Garden: Mambo in Miami. The Sotterley garden will resonate with distinctive South Beach Art Deco influences, the rhythms of the Miami Sound Machine and Buena Vista Social Club, plus exceptional Latin and Cuban infused cuisine! Enjoy fresh river breezes, cool libations, delectable morsels, palate pleasers, fabulous live and silent auction items, special guests, and amazing music in the Colonial Revival Garden. Advance reservations required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.
Monday, June 16 Cub Scout Day Camp 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown June 16 – 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. June 17-19 – 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. June 20 – 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have a cub scout or are thinking of have your son join cub scouts, attend day camp! A great way to keep the scouting momentum going! A great way to kick start your child in scouting! Day camp will take place at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds from June 16 through June 20. Register by May 16 and pay $165. Register any time after May 16 and pay $205. Friday will be Family Fun Day. For information on Day Camp email stmaryscubscoutdaycamp@yahoo.com. For information on Cub Scout units in the area visit www.beascout.org. For information on other scout events going on visit www.ncacbsa.org.
Saturday, June 21 Beerfest 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City – 12 p.m. Enjoy select craft brews, local cuisine, artisans, crafters and live music. This event is a fundraiser for Historic St. Mary’s City. Admission charged.
7
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Wednesday, June 25 Sotterley Speaker Series: Peter Carolson 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood – 7 p.m. Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce the presenters for the 2014 Speaker Series at Sotterley. An important community outreach, this series is yet another way that this National Historic Landmark fulfills its mission of preserving, researching, and interpreting Sotterley Plantation’s diverse cultures and environments and to serve the world as an educational, cultural, and community resource. Because of the ongoing generosity of The Boeing Company, dedicated to promoting education and the arts within the Southern Maryland community, the Speaker Series at Sotterley is free to the public. Due to limited seating, advanced reservations are required. Call 301-373-2280 for reservations.
Saturday, June 28 June Juggernaut 21550 Willows Road, Lexington Park The June Juggernaut is a fundraiser event for the Southern Maryland Disc Golf Club. The June Juggernaut will showcase the Long Basket positions on every hole, and play from both sets of teepads. See below for division details. There is a 36 team limit. Please pre-register if possible, or pay the morning of. Bring/get your own lunch. There will be a 1 hour break between rounds, with many restaurant options only minutes from the course. *Divisions* Gold (advanced): $30 per team. Cash payout Silver (intermediate): $30 per team. Cash payout Family (Rec): $20 per team. Everyone gets a disc. *Preregister* Paypal to: jhonis@gmail.com Include player First & Last Names, Team Name, and Division. *Course Format* Gold and Silver: Round 1 - Long Pad to Long Basket Round 2 - Short Pad to Long Basket *Family:* Round 1 - Temporary short tee zones to Long basket Round 2 - Short Pad to Long Basket 9th Annual Calvert Hospice House Poker Run 11820 Hg Trueman Road, Lusby – 10:30 The 9th annual Poker Run to help out the hospice house will be held on Saturday, June 28. It will be a great ride and you will have all kinds of fun. Please come join us. All bikes, cars and trucks are welcome. The cost of the ride will be $20 per bike, car or truck and $10 per passage. Sign up will be at 10:30 till 12:00 then we will make 5 stops to draw cards and then we will return back to the Legion for the after party, where there will be free give-aways, a live auction all kinds of food and music by D.J. Rick. The money that you pay at the start of the ride covers the after party. If you just want to join the after party the cost will be $10. If you would like to donate something to help raise money that would be great also. For more information please contact Chris Bowen at 443-532-8343 or by email at chrisbowen8404@yahoo.com. Hope to see you all there.
Friday, July 4 July First Friday Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown – 5 p.m. The First Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown retailers open their doors to showcase live music, art gallery receptions, poetry readings, book signings, cooking classes, wine tastings, and a host of dining and shopping specials! The theme for July will be Jazz Jam on the Square!
The County Times
ment and explore what it takes to become a fire fighter and what the job is like. Visit the firehouse. For more information call 301863-8188 or visit http://www.stmalib.org.
activities at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Race ending time varies by the wind speed. Free.
Saturday, July 12
Saturday, Aug. 2
Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival 38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point – 12 p.m. Live jazz artists and array of seafood delicacies on the Riverside lawn at St. Clements Island Museum. Event begins at 12 p.m. Advance tickets only. Admission fee.
Point Lookout State Park Lighthouse Open House Point Lookout State Park, Scotland - 10 a.m. The Lighthouse will be open to the public for self-guided tours. Volunteers from the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will be on hand for questions. There is an admissions fee.
Sunday, July 13 Sundays in the Park 25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood Sundays in the Park is a family-friendly event where the community is welcome to come and browse the rooms of historic Rosedale Manor. Rosedale was the home of John Philip Greenwell, Jr., who donated his land to the state of Maryland, and began the Greenwell Foundation, an independent, nonprofit organization offering inclusive and accessible programs, services, and facilities within Greenwell State Park. Self-guided tours of the manor house are available. Sundays in the Park is also an opportunity for brides-to-be to spend some time inside the manor house and envision what their special day will look like! Sundays in the Park takes place on the second Sunday of every month. $3 parking fee.
Tuesday, July 15 Survivor 1661 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St Mary’s City – 10 a.m. Do you have what it takes to be a colonist? Discover the skills that will help you find success in colonial Maryland. At the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation, where it is always 1661, campers will cook a meal, build a fence, sew a haversack, and more! The fee is $120 for four days. Registration is required, fees are non-refundable unless a session is filled or cancelled. Payment must be received to guarantee registration.
Sunday, July 27 VBS Family Night at SCBC 12140 HG Trueman Road Lusby – 5 p.m. Attend Our FREE Family Night VBS Closing Ceremony at Southern Calvert Baptist Church! Family members participating in our VBS program this year: please join us for hotdogs, popcorn and cotton candy while enjoying fellowship and amazing musical performances by the children. You’ll be inspired by all they have learned during their uplifting week at VBS. For more information call 410-326-6533, email vbs@scbcmd.com or visit our website, scbcmd.com.
Tuesday, July 29 Storybook Art – Preschool Art Camp 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons July 29 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. July 30 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. July 31 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. Let’s celebrate the magical world of children’s storybooks as we listen to stories, play fun games, and create art inspired by the stories, characters, and illustrations. Bring your child, ages 3 to 5, to Storybook Art from July 29 through July 31. There is an a.m. shift from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and there is a p.m. shift from 1 to 3 p.m. The fee for members is $50 and the fee for non-members is $55. Each child comes away with several fun projects! Registration is required. Call 410-326-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Friday, Aug. 1
Independence Day Fireworks 46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden – 9 p.m. Dennis Point Marina & Campground will be holding its Annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday, July 4. Children’s activities and entertainment will be held throughout the day. The cost is $5 per car. Fireworks occur at sunset. Come early and stay late!
August First Friday Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown – 5 p.m. The First Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown retailers open their doors to showcase live music, art gallery receptions, poetry readings, book signings, cooking classes, wine tastings, and a host of dining and shopping specials!
Wednesday, July 9
Governor’s Cup Yacht Race 18952 East Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City – 2:55 p.m. The Governor’s Cup Yacht Race is the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. This year marks the 41st running of the race from Maryland’s current capital city (Annapolis) to its’ first capital in St. Mary’s City. Shore side
Explore Fire Service Career 21677 F.D.R. Blvd., Lexington Park – 2 p.m. Teens, meet fire fighters from Bay District Fire Depart-
SUMMERTIME IN SOMD
Sunday, Aug. 10 Sundays in the Park 25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood Sundays in the Park is a family-friendly event where the community is welcome to come and browse the rooms of historic Rosedale Manor. Rosedale was the home of John Philip Greenwell, Jr., who donated his land to the state of Maryland, and began the Greenwell Foundation, an independent, nonprofit organization offering inclusive and accessible programs, services, and facilities within Greenwell State Park. Self-guided tours of the manor house are available. Sundays in the Park is also an opportunity for brides-to-be to spend some time inside the manor house and envision what their special day will look like! Sundays in the Park takes place on the second Sunday of every month. $3 parking fee.
Saturday, Aug. 16 Children’s Day 38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point – 11 a.m. Children’s games, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Food, music, and boat rides free for kids. Free.
Saturday, Aug. 23 Sotterley Barn Bash 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood – 5 p.m. Join us for a fun family-friendly night of live music and dancing featuring “Country Memories”. Admission at the gate. Music begins at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 27 Sotterley Speaker Series: Called to Serve 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood – 7 p.m. Admission: FREE - Please call 301-373-2280 to make your reservation today! Admiral Rochon retired from the federal government in June 2012 as a Senior Executive Service appointee to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security. While there he was CBP’s first Principal Executive for Strategic Integration and Chief Strategy Officer. In his new position he was responsible for advising the Commissioner and other CBP senior officials on the best enterprise approaches for strategically integrating business operations and processes to achieve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. He is now a private consultant, speaker, and writer. Most recently he was the White House consultant to a world famous director and advisor to Oscar-winning actors for the #1 box office hit movie, “Lee Daniels’ The Butler.” With his superior public outreach skills he made compelling appeals to over 5 million viewers to see the movie, which grossed over $130 million in 3 weeks.
Friday, September 5 September First Friday Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown – 5 p.m. The First Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown retailers open their doors to showcase live music, art gallery receptions, poetry readings, book signings, cooking classes, wine tastings, and a host of dining and shopping specials!
Saturday, September 6 Point Lookout State Park Lighthouse Open House Point Lookout State Park, Scotland - 10 a.m. The Lighthouse will be open to the public for self-guided tours. Volunteers from the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will be on hand for questions. There is an admissions fee.
SUMMERTIME IN SOMD
The County Times
Young Life St. Mary’s Wishes to Thank Local Businesses for Their Support...
YOUNG LIFE ST. MARY’S
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Reaching Kids, Teaching Hope
P.O. Box 553 • Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Website: www.smc.younglife.org • Email: smc.younglife@outlook.com
8
17
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Volunteers who serve with RSVP come from all kinds of backgrounds and all walks of life. Some offer extensive professional backgrounds, others are tradespeople with skills they have honed over a lifetime, yet others are mothers and homemakers who bring a spirit of caring, nurturing, and support to their volunteer work. Part of the power and success of RSVP is that it weaves together diverse threads of senior talent into a tremendous tapestry of service. Another of the program’s volunteers, Eileen Szuchy, is a recent retiree who moved to our area as a result of her husband’s job transfer. Szuchy has a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration and taught gymnastics and fitness. After becoming an RSVP volunteer, she received training and became certified as an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program instructor. She now leads exercises to help seniors with arthritis increase their range of motion by gently limbering their muscles and joints. “My goal is to encourage everyone to do their best to improve their strength and flexibility,” said Szuchy.”Equally important, we enjoy each other’s company. I’m inspired by this dedicated group of individuals who exercise to improve their lives. I’m making new friends, and I’m being appreciated for my contribution.” Many seniors discover that volunteering not only benefits those they serve, but themselves as well. Another example is Jess Davis who wears multiple RSVP hats as a volunteer tax aide, Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, and food pantry volunteer.
Feature Story
He also serves with the Lion’s Club and his church. “Thirty-two years in the Navy taught me that it’s important to share good fortune with others,” said Davis. “Volunteering gives me a sense of well-being and fulfillment.”
Paying It Forward with a Legacy of Service
A commitment to community service is something that all RSVP senior volunteers seem to have in common. “Volunteering gives me a chance to pay it forward,” said Coryer-Dhu, who offers her help wherever needed, whether assisting in the kitchen at the Loffler Senior Activity Center or helping to greet center visitors during special events. “Besides meeting new people and sharing talent, volunteering is a way to participate in the community I live in,” said Coryer-Dhu. So what is the alternative for seniors in retirement? Travel the world and play lots of golf? Some seniors simply don’t have the funds for that kind of leisure. Others, who looked forward to doing nothing in retirement, found that a sedentary lifestyle with no structure or social connections quickly got old. They soon found themselves searching for something more. “If I wanted to do what my brain tells me, I’d just stay in bed,” said Dickerson, who serves as a volunteer receptionist at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. She has earned the title of “Director of First Impres-
Brunch Sunday
Norine Rowe
sions” for the way she prides herself on making sure everyone leaves the center in a better mood than when they came in. Dickerson engages in a wide range of community service activities and was nominated for St. Mary’s County Woman of the Year in 2014. Among her many contributions, she supports an annual Woman’s Wellness Day for county women of all ages. “Volunteering helps me put behind my own aches, pains, and worries and allows me to focus on others during the course of my day,” Dickerson said. “I could be sitting home doing nothing. Instead, volunteering helps me to live a richer, fuller, healthier life.”
Dickerson is especially pleased that she has passed on her legacy of volunteering to her children, who are now active in the community. Most importantly, Dickerson feels that volunteering makes her life worthwhile. “If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living is not in vain.” A legacy of giving and receiving is what RSVP is all about. It’s the power behind senior service, and it’s the power that will help propel our community into a healthy, thriving future. news@countytimes.net
Be there for the live special guest appearances starting at 10:45
Join us on June 1, 2014 for Brunch in support of Tommy McKay for State Delegate.
10:45 - Former County Commissioner, *** ***** with his show stopping fun, and a big “SALE”.
Brunch will be served at the Olde Breton Inn located at 21890 Society Hill Rd. in Leonardtown.
11:15 - The world we leave is the world they will inherit. Twenty one year old Emily Burke shares her riveting thoughts.
9am to 1pm
11:00 - Special Guest Appearance, ****** **** with his down home style, his crowd pleasing charm, and of course, his words of wisdom.
11:30 - Former County Commissioner, ****** ******** with his never ending love for his community and his never ending love for another big “SALE”.
$20 per person donation appreciated
Authority McKay for Maryland; Marilyn A. McKay, Treasurer
electmckay.com
The County Times
Obituaries David Wayne Knott, 51 David Wayne Knott, 51, of Leonardtown, Md. died April 3, 2014, at his residence in Leonardtown, Md. He was born on Aug. 18, 1962 in Leonardtown, Md. to Catherine B. Knott Molnar of Hollywood, Md. and the late Louis Guy Knott, Sr. David was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He was employed as a truck driver for the Great Mills Trading Post. His greatest love was for his family and his dog, Lightning. He had an infectious smile, and cared deeply for others. He enjoyed Christmas, because he loved to give others presents. He was “Ham” on the HAMM radio network. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, maintaining sobriety for over 15 years. David sponsored many people, and gave them encouragement and strength to believe in themselves. Every year he looked forward to helping to coordinate “Hugs and Handshakes Throwdown,” which was a celebration of sobriety. In addition to his mother, David is survived by his siblings, Louis Guy Knott, Jr. (Jane) of Leonardtown, MD and Cynthia M. Norris (Frank) of Hollywood, MD; his long-time companion, Linda S. Morrell; his nephew, Matthew Knott; his niece, MacKenzie Mead, and cousins and extended family. In addition
Thursday, May 15, 2014
18
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.
to his father, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon L. Knott. Family received friends for David’s Life Celebration on Monday, April 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with prayers recited by Deacon Ammon Ripple at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood Md., 20636 . Interment followed in the church cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were Joe Hall, Matthew Lavender-Knott, Jimmy Knott, Chuck Castle, Jamie Mills, and Ray Bowles. Honorary Pallbearers will be MacKenzie Mead, Bobby Unkle, and George Burch. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Elizabeth Lousie Rodriguez, 55 Elizabeth Louise “Liz” Rodriguez, 55 of Hollywood, Md. died Thursday, May 1 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. Born January 2, 1959 in Prince George’s County, Md., she was the daugh-
“Caring is Our Business”
FOR OVER 50 YEARS, THE COUNTY’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR QUALITY
ter of the late Rufus Trodder Clarke and Elizabeth Louise Rogers. Liz enjoyed music, especially Cher. She was happy spending time with her family. Liz is survived by her children, Caroline Bradford of Callaway, Md., Kristina Meeks of Jacksonville, Fla., Liza Rodriguez of California, Md. and Dylan Rodriguez of Hollywood, Md.; her sisters, Sharon Smith of Lake Jackson, Tex., Martha Smith (Tom) of Glen Burnie, Md. and Patty Smith of Wallace, N.C.; and her three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents. Family received friends for Liz’s Life Celebration on Monday, May 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a memorial service at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20636. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Patricia Anne Russell, 63 Patricia “Patty” Anne Russell, 63, of Piney Point, Md. passed away on Monday, May 5 in Washington, DC. Born on January 25, 1951 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the loving daughter of the late Margaret Hudson Thompson, and James Vernon Thompson. Patty was the loving wife of James Alvin Russell, Jr., whom she married on April 17, 1996 in Leonardtown, Md. Patty is survived by her children: Kristina Garcia of Mechanicsville, Md., Daryl Russell of New York, Michelle Camaioni of Leonardtown, Md., Karen Russell and Cynthia Welsh both of Lexington Park, Md., Daniel Russell of Ridge, Md., and Timothy Russell of St. Mary’s City, Md. Siblings; Mary Overman of Navarre, Fla., Penny McCllean and James Thompson both of Tex. Patty graduated from Great Mills High School in 1969 and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. She was a homemaker. The family received friends on Thursday, May 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St Georges Island, Md. with Father Paul
Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Francis Xavier Mission Catholic Cemetery St. Georges Island, Md. Pallbearers: Daryl Russell, Daniel Russell, Timothy Russell, Frankie Russell, Brandon Nelson, and Jacob Russell. Honorary Pallbearers: Raub Camaioni, Sam Smith, Issac Smith and Michael Gioia. Kathy Ann VanMeter, 58 Kathy AnnVanMeter, 58, of Clements, Md., passed away on April 2 in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. Born on February 22, 1956 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the loving daughter of Mary Jo Romero Schlosser of Leonardtown, Md., and the late Harold Schlosser. Kathy was the loving wife of Gregory VanMeter, whom she married in Christ Church in Chaptico, Md. on November 1, 1986. Kathy is survived by her children: Jennifer Wimmer (Jeff) of Hollywood, Md., Gene VanMeter (Sarah) of Hughesville, Md., Gregory VanMeter of Clements, Md., 5 grandchildren; Zachary Wimmer (17), Nathan Wimmer (14), Wyatt Wimmer (9), Blake Wimmer (8) and Brayden VanMeter (4 months). Siblings; Duane Schlosser of W.V., Anna McMullen of N.C. Steve Schlosser, and Louie Schlosser both of Md. Kathy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, and graduated from Great Mills High School in 1974. She worked as a Bank teller for PNC Bank in Leonardtown, Md. for 35 years. Kathy was a member of the Seventh District Optimist Club and enjoyed; camping, shopping, cruising, wine tasting, spending time with family, friends, and her 5 grandsons. The family received friends on Monday, April 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. with optimist prayers recited at 5:45 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will follow at 6 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation 5526 West 13400 South #516 Salt Lake City, UT 84096, and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101-9929. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md.
Granite & Bronze Monuments & Engraving
Pet Cremation, Cemetery and Memorials
Charles Memorial Gardens, Inc. Perpetual Care Cemetery
26325 Point Lookout Road • Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-475-8060
thecharlesmemorialgardens.com
Your Vet provides exceptional care for your Pet, but until now, they have had no local option to provide caring cremation service for your best friend. In most cases, pets are picked up on a weekly basis and taken out of state with return often taking a week or more. At Pawsitive Passage, we believe our pets are family members and deserve human-quality service. We provide respectful removal on the day of your Pet's passing, with return to you within 48 hours. Please call us directly, or ask your Vet for the caring, quality local service that honors the memory of your Pet…Pawsitive Passage
Pawsitive Passage
26325 Pt Lookout Rd Leonardtown, MD 20650
PawsitivePassage.com 301-475-0446
19
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The County Times
Obituaries Regina Lenora Woody, 73 Regina Lenora Woody, 73, of Lexington Park, Md., died Wednesday, May 7, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Newfoundland, Canada, to the late Joseph and Katie Baker Peckford. On May 13, 1960, she married the late Robert Flemming Woody at St. Martin’s Anglican Church in Newfoundland, Canada. Together they celebrated 53 wonderful years. Regina is survived by her daughters, Linda Reed (Gary) of Lexington Park, Md., Sherry Whittles (Vince) of Dameron, Md., and Deborah Woody of Lusby, Md.; her grandchildren, Heather Reed, Kelly Reed, Chad Day, Dustin Whittles, Dylan Whittles, Dominic Whittles, and Elaina Woody; her great granddaughter, Hadley Day; her siblings, Joan Collins (Harold) of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Gordon Peckford (Nettie) of Gander, Newfoundland, and Ada Ralph, of Gander, Newfoundland; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Edwin Peckford, sister, Mae Barry, and baby sister, Maureen Peckford. Regina loved her family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and mother, and adored her grandchildren and great granddaughter. She dedicated her life to caring for and giving to others. She and her husband enjoyed volunteering in the community, especially for Meals on Wheels and Christmas in April. She was always a quiet presence, behind the scenes, supporting her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and crafts, making many gifts; cooking and baking for others, collecting many recipes, and sharing her love of special food from her home of Newfoundland. She especially loved traveling by car to Newfoundland to visit her beloved family and relax and host meals in their cottage on Gander Bay. Family will receive friends for Regina’s Life Celebration on Thursday, May 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Interment will follow at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City, Md. Pallbearers will be Gary Reed, Vince Whittles, Gary Napier, Chad Day, Dustin Whittles, Dylan Whittles, and Dominic Whittles. Flowers will be gratefully accepted or donations can be made to St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or to the St. Mary’s County Government Department of Aging – Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 635, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Alberta May Farrell, 92 Alberta May Farrell, 92, of Avenue, Md. passed away on Sunday, May 11 in St. Mary’s Hospice House Callaway, Md. Born on January 25, 1922 in Hurry, Md., she was the loving daughter of the late Nellie Eleanor Farrell Quade, and Joseph Ashby Quade. Alberta was the loving wife of the late Aloysius Benjamin Farrell. Alberta is survived by her children: David Aloysius Farrell, Sr.(Edna), Eleanor May Norris (Wayne) both of Avenue, Md., Joseph Michael Farrell of La Plata, Md., 6 grandchildren; Jessica Johnson (Brian), Kimberly Hodges (Nicholas), Christine Hall (Donnie), Barbara Jean Branch (Ray), Helen Mitchell(Randy), and David Farrell, Jr. (Denise), 5 great grandchildren; Michelle Branch, Donald Hall, Jr., Charles David Hall, Mark Hall, and Ashley Mitchell, 2 great great grandchildren; Sady Marsadys Hall and Cameron Hall. Siblings; Joseph Lawrence Quade, Francis Aloysius Quade, Joseph Andrew (Sonny) Quade all of Hughesville, Md., James Robert Quade
of Prince Frederick, Md. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Eleanor Susan Quade, James Henry Quade, Mary Helen Morgan, Margaret Louise Morgan, and Agnes Theresa Gardiner. Alberta was a lifelong resident and was a homemaker, and nursing assistant at Cedar Lane Apartments. A special thank you to Brian for all the loving care and support he has given. The family received friends on Wednesday, May 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. in Holy Angles Catholic Church Avenue, Md. with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood, Md. Pallbearers: Dennis Morgan, Melvin Farrell, Bernard Farrell, Timmy Berry, Robbie Quade and Donald Hall. Honorary Pallbearers: Jessica Johnson, Brian Johnson, Kimberly Hodges, Barbara Jean Branch, Christine Hall, Darlene Straub, Bubba Quade, Eddie Farrell. Contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Edna May Doherty, 103 Edna May Doherty, 103, formerly of Indian Head, Md., died on Friday, May 9 at The Hermitage Assisted Living Facility located in Solomons, Md. Edna had lived at the Hermitage since December 2002. Edna May Warwick was born on May 1, 1911, in Washington, D.C. to Edna and William F. Warwick. When Edna was 5 years old she moved with her family from Washington to Indian Head, Md. She is survived by her three sons, Patrick Doherty of Springfield, Va., Michael Doherty (Sue) of Greenville, Miss. and Daniel Doherty (Karen) of St. Mary’s City, Md., seven grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren. Her husband John Patrick (Pat) Doherty prede-
ceased her, as did 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Edna was one of the early graduates of the original Lackey High which at that time was located on the Naval Base in Indian Head. After graduating in 1928, she attended Strayer Business School where she trained to become a certified stenographer and office administrator. Edna began her long career as a federal government employee in the 1930s, retiring from the Naval Installation in Indian Head in 1977. Edna and John Patrick Doherty of Somerville, Mass. were married at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church in Indian Head, Md. on April 13, 1940. Their marriage lasted 61 years until Pat’s death in May 2001. After moving around the country throughout Pat’s naval career, Edna and her family moved back to her home town of Indian Head in 1949. Edna became an active parishioner at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church where, among other activities, she sang in the choir and enjoyed the St. Mary’s Bowling League. Additionally, she was actively involved in the US Navy Fleet Reserve Auxiliary in which she held several positions. In their retirement years Edna and Pat enjoyed traveling, cruising and ballroom dancing. Indian Head remained Edna’s home until late in 2002 when after Pat’s death she moved to the Hermitage, in Solomons Md. Family received friends for Edna’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea, 225 Alexander St, Solomons, Md. 20688. Prayers will be recited at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Md. 20735. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SMILE Ecumenical Ministries, Inc., PO Box 1276, Solomons, Md. 20688. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders can’t be wrong! Your Online Community for Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties
www.somd.com
The County Times
s
New
Softball Team Scores First WCAC Championship The St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) varsity softball team captured their first Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) championship with a 5-2 victory over reigning champion Bishop O’Connell High School on Monday, May 12, 2014. Sophomore Lindsey Keller got SMR on the scoreboard in the second inning with an RBI sacrifice fly. In the third inning, senior Victoria “Tori” Hughes added an RBI single and fellow senior Gabrielle Thompson got a two-RBI single. In the fifth, junior Lindsay Heinze had an RBI double which brought the game to 5-0. Sophomore Madison Aughinbaugh pitched all seven innings, allowing only nine hits and striking out six. SMR finished with a 24-4 season overall and 13-3 in WCAC regular season play. Bishop O’Connell High School has won the WCAC softball title since 2003. The WCAC is viewed as one of the most competitive conferences in the country and is composed of 12 high schools: Archbishop Carroll; Bishop Ireton; Bishop McNamara; Bishop O’Connell; DeMatha Catholic; Elizabeth Seton; Gonzaga College High School; Our Lady of Good Counsel; Academy of the Holy Cross; Paul VI Catholic; St. John’s College High School; and St. Mary’s Ryken. St. Mary’s Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers’ sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence and individualized student growth. Students come from many different counties across the region including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, King George, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties.
Pope Impressive in Hobby Stock Spring Championship
By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Budds Creek, MD- Severna Park Md.’s Kyle Lear drove to his first feature win of the 2014 season in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway. The win for Lear, The defending Potomac Limited Late Model track champion, was his 16th career Potomac feature win and his second win overall in 2014. Brandon Long and Tyler Emory shared the front-row for the start of the event with Emory surging into the race lead as the field raced off turn-two. Emory looked poised to collect his first win of the season as lead the first five circuits with Brandon Long and fourth-starting Kyle Lear in tow. Lear then found the bottom of the speedway to his liking as he swept by both Emory and Long coming off turn-four to become the new leader on lap-six. From that point on, it would be a race for second, as Lear would dominate the remaining 14-laps to post the win aboard his Rocket no.151. “We’re here to win races.” Lear stated in his postrace interview. “I saw Tyler and Brandon racing pretty hard for the lead there and they left the bottom open and we were able to get them both.” Said Lear. “This race track has been awesome all season and that was some fun racing out there tonight.” As the event wore on, Lear was looking for signals from his crew members and got quite a surprise. “I looked down there going into three late in the race to see how big of a lead we had and my guy was eating a hot dog, so I knew we must have been pretty good.” Long held on for second, Derrick Quade was third, Jeff King took fourth with Ben Bowie rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Lear and Emory. Ed Pope Jr. took top-honors in the 25-lap Spring Championship event for the Hobby Stocks, becoming the divisions fifth different winner in the five races run to
Contractors
Compare Your Premium With This Program! General Liability rates are based on a per employee rate rather than payroll or receipts. Estimate your own premium* by multiplying the rate below by the number of full-time employees. Part-time rates are also available. *Premium is subject to a policy minimum which varies based on coverage amount selected. Eligibility requirements apply. CONTRACTOR TYPE Air Conditioning and Heating Systems Carpentry – General Remodeling Carpet and Floor Covering Installation
20
Lear Hits Pay-Dirt, Collects Potomac First With Friday Romp
s
Sport
Thursday, May 15, 2014
876
496
630
344
437
Drywall Installation
243
309
Electrical Wiring
380
483
Lawn Care
226
287
Painting
461
586
Plumbing – Residential
1171
1488
Limited Late Model Feature Finish
1. Kyle Lear 2. Brandon Long 3. Derrick Quade 4. Jeff King 5. Ben Bowie 6. Jeff Pilkerton 7. Matt Tarbox 8. Jimmy Jesmer Jr. 9. Rich Marks 10. Tyler Emory 11. Scott Adams
Hobby Stock Feature Finish
1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jerry Deason 3. Billy Crouse 4. John Burch 5. Sam Archer 6. Ryan Clement 7. Jonathon Raley 8. Korey Downs 9. Matt Stewart 10. Will Nelson 11. Jamie Sutphin 12. Tommy Randall 13. Greg Morgan 14. Kenny Sutphin 15. Max Martin 16. Robbie Kramer Jr. 17. Bobby Miexsall 18. Gage Perkins 19. Buddy Dunagan
LIABILITY LIABILITY $1,000,000/Accident $500,000/Accident $1,000,000 Aggregate $2,000,000 Aggregate 689
date. Pope, who started third, lead all but one lap to post a dominating win in the caution-plagued event. Current point leader Jerry Deason came from 10th to finish second, Billy Crouse recovered from and early race pit stop to take third, John Burch was fourth with Sam Archer completing the top-five. Heats went to Crouse and Jamie Sutphin. Defending track champion Darren Alvey scored his second feature win of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Mike Raleigh lead the first 13-laps before Alvey arrived. Over the final six-laps Raleigh and Alvey raced side by side with Alvey squeaking-out the win at the stripe for his 10th career Potomac feature win. Chuck Bowie was third, Troy Kassiris came home fourth with Dale Reamy filling the front five. Ray Bucci scored his second win in a row in the 15-lap Strictly Stock main. Point leader Ed Pope Sr. lead for 11-laps before a late-race tangle sent him to the pits. Bucci, the defending track champion, then took the race lead and held off JJ Silvious to post the win. Paul Jones was third, Jimmy Suite took fourth with Nabil Guffey rounding out the top-five. In the night-cap 15-lap U-Car feature second generation driver Mikey Latham took his first-career Potomac feature win. Megan Mann, who looked as though she would also become a first-time Potomac winner, lead the race for 14-laps but her car came up lame on a lap-14 restart allowing Latham to shoot by and grab the win. Sam Raley was second, DJ Powell was third, Cori French took fourth with Corey Swaim rounding out the top-five.
Street Stock Feature Finish
1. Darren Alvey 2. Mike Raleigh 3. Chuck Bowie 4. Troy Kassiris 5. Dale Reamy 6. Johnny Oliver
Strictly Stock Feature Finish
1. Ray Bucci 2. JJ Silvious 3. Paul Jones 4. Jimmy Suite 5. Nabil Guffey 6. John Hardesty 7. Drew Payne 8. Ben Pirner 9. Zak Smizer 10. Ed Pope Sr. 11. Johnny Hardesty 12. Greg Mattingly
U-Car Feature Finish
Premium estimates based upon MD rates effective 3/1/2014
Home • Auto • Business • Life
1. Mike Latham 2. Sam Raley 3. DJ Powell 4. Cori French 5. Corey Swaim 6. Megan Mann 7. Angel Mudd 8. Jeremy Pilkerton 9. Savannah Windsor 10. Brandon Miexsall 11. Jamie Marks
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Sport s
New
s
21
A View From The c
Blea hers 26 Minutes
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer
He stood behind a podium, all 6’9” of him, adorned with in-vogue spectacles and a dapper suit, and bared his soul. His unguarded honesty was befitting of a living room chat with only family and close friends, not the nationwide audience in attendance. To his credit, he ignored the millions of eyes and ears, focused on the important few and reduced a massive moment to a quaint, deeply personal and inspiring conversation. He shed many tears. So did his teammates. So did this writer. So what? It lasted just over 26 minutes – epic by acceptance speech standards. Kevin Durant was the mouthpiece behind this masterpiece. A local Prince George’s County prodigy, Durant was a one-and-done college star at Texas, the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft and is now, inarguably, one of the two best basketball players residing on Earth (LeBron James being the other). Durant has done amazing things on a basketball court - scoring titles, Olympic gold medals, putting relatively tiny Oklahoma City on the professional sports map – but this, his NBA MVP acceptance speech, may be his finest basketball moment. If you only caught the CliffsNotes version broadcast by our hyper-speed, attention-deficit media, I recommend a comprehensive, encore viewing courtesy of other Internet outlets. Durant delivered a moment to be appreciated for its full content and substance, not truncated for brevity. His speech checked all the common and obligatory blocks. Durant thanked the organization for drafting him, his coaches for pushing him and the fans for their support. He acknowledged the writers’ votes and the motivation gleaned from his doubters. But he went deeper - much deeper. Durant, a relatively quiet, soft-spoken superstar, exposed a thoughtfulness and tenderness rarely seen in sports. It was a side of Durant that, frankly, I didn’t know existed. At the beginning of the speech, in half-hearted anticipation of the humdrum, I was barely paying attention. At the 26-minute mark, having been introduced to the real Kevin Du-
rant, his journey and his awareness of its complexities, I was wiping tears off my cheeks. Durant broke from the script by thanking his teammates – individually. He literally went “around the table” and identified each man’s specific contribution to his ascension to NBA MVP. The specificity and uniqueness of Durant’s “thank yous” left no doubt that the MVP felt genuinely indebted to his teammates for their boosts of energy, positive thinking and encouragement. He noted the smiles of younger teammates, the push from veterans, supportive text messages from Kendrick Perkins and a simply “KD MVP” note left in his locker by Caron Butler after a tough losing streak – a story that left both men in tears. Durant then turned to his mother, who he called the real MVP, and delivered his most powerful moment. He credited his mother with overcoming the financial challenges of being a single mother of two boys, keeping those boys off the street, managing many moves and shortages of food and beating overwhelming odds. Durant summed up his tribute best when he said, with his voice quivering, “Mom, I don’t think you know what you did.” She probably didn’t. The best moms don’t. Few need to. It – sacrificing for their children and finding a way – is just what they do. In 26 minutes, Kevin Durant reintroduced himself and provided everyone within earshot a lot to contemplate. I did the exercise. I’m still doing it. Here are my Durant-notes…so far. Success and emotional investment are indelibly linked; if you don’t feel it, it will be hard to be it. Humility is one of the most important traits a leader can possess. Adversity should re-fuel determination, not diminish it. Relationships are forged by listening, paying attention to detail and accentuating the best in people. Anything…is still quite possible. Everyone you encounter has something positive to offer. Achievement by the one, no matter how great, is an outcome supported by the many – especially a selfless, tough, determined and loving parent. Here’s a final thought from Durant that will stick with me: “Basketball is just a platform in order for me to inspire people.” Mission accomplished, Mr. Durant. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo. com
Jim Fletcher
Years of Service – 1971 to 2014 Your retirement marks the end of an era here at Griffin’s Flooring America. We know we will all come toappreciate you even more as we try to fill the void that you leave. For over 40 years you have been a mentor to all of us and earned a record any company would be proud of. Unlike many, who merely fill a role, you went the extra mile helping your customers and coworkers. Your dedication, efficiency, professionalism and work ethics are unmatched. You made our jobs easier by doing yours so well. On behalf of Griffin’s Flooring America, and the hundreds, if not thousands, of customers who came to depend on you, congratulations on a job well done and a retirement well deserved. Our emotions are both sad and happy as we say good-bye and send you off to the next chapter. Thank you for the enthusiasm and team spirit we witnessed every day; but, most of all, your friendship.
The County Times
In Our Community
Thursday, May 15, 2014
22
Hats Off to the Kentucky Derby Ladies
Photos by Frank Marquart
Bella Parrant from Lexington Park shows off her hat for this year’s Kentucky Derby, held at Sotterley on May 3.
Peaceful Living
IN A QUIET SETTING, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS
301-862-5307
$150.00 Deposit With This Ad!
4-H Chancellor’s Run Park Clean-up Thursday
13 month with 1st FULL month FREE / 25 month with first 2 FULL months FREE!
QUIET SAFE CONVENIENT Owned and Operated by
Call For More Information: Bella Bailey, Marketing & Leasing MGR.
301-737-0737
23314 Surrey Way • California, Maryland 20619 Fax: 301-737-0853 • leasing@apartmentsofwildewood.com
Members of the Rope ‘N Wranglers 4-H Club met on April 3 to assist the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association with cleaning up litter at the Chancellor’s Run Regional Park. Pictured are Cady Bryan, Jason Fore, Mary Trossbach, Travis Trossbach, John Fore, Charlie Sasscer, Sarah Fore, Mary Muir, Grace Muir, Clare Greenwell and Joey Greenwell
23
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The County Times
In Our Community
Masons Care for Their Own
LIBRARY ITEMS Libraries closed for transition to new catalog
All three branches are closed today, May 15, to complete the transition to the new online catalog. Library staff will answer the phones to assist those who need help with the new catalog. The catalog and customers’ accounts are now available online.
Children’s Book Week celebrated
Parents and children can drop in anytime from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 17 at any of the branches to enjoy fun crafts and activities together in celebration of Children’s Book Week.
Drop-in chess classes conducted
The Maryland Education Chess Association is conducting weekly classes covering chess basics and fundamentals for second graders and older at the Leonardtown branch every Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Aug. 25.
Classes cover Google and PowerPoint
Photos by Frank Marquart
Masons from around the state came to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Wednesday to give their fellow fraternity members the chance to attend services held by their order. The veterans at the home were unable to attend services held at local Masonic temples so the order decided to bring the meeting to them.
Adults can learn how Google works, discover techniques to receive more accurate search results, and explore Google apps at a class at Lexington Park branch on May 19 at 2 p.m. On May 28, Leonardtown will offer an introduction to PowerPoint 2010 class at 2 p.m. Both classes are free but registration is required.
Mobile Career Center visit set
The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Lexington Park branch on May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. to assist job seekers and to register them with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Sustainable Farming to be discussed
“The Dinner,” a documentary featuring the Allen Heirloom Homestead in St. Mary’s County will be shown at Lexington Park branch on May 29 at 6:30 p.m. Afterwards Christine and Frank Allen will discuss gardening, composting, raising and butchering free range chickens, making soap, cider and kombucha tea, spinning, weaving and more.
Adults to explore program offerings
St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services provide a wide variety of programs and services. On May 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Charlotte Hall, residents are invited to come and learn about these programs and how they can benefit from them. Light refreshments will be served.
$3,000 CASH$3000 REWARD CASH REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE RECOVERY OF ABOVE PICTURED (3) BRAVO III X OUTDRIVES STOLEN FROM BACK CREEK MARINA BOATYARD IN SOLOMONS, MARYLAND ON OR ABOUT APRIL 28,2014.
The Cove/D.F.Z.: a safe, fun & sober place to be for youth ages 12-17 with concerns related to drugs or alcohol. Free activities & peer support for guests located at 44871 St. Andrew’s Church Rd. in California.
5/18 Spring Fling, 1-4 p.m. At the Spring Fling...
FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE RECOVERY OF ABOVE PICTURED (3) BRAVO III X OUTDRIVES STOLEN FROM BACK CREEK MARINA BOATYARD IN SOLOMONS, MARYLAND ON OR ABOUT APRIL 28, 2014. IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE NEEDING OR SELLING THESE TYPE OF OUTDRIVES, THEY MAY BE ABLE TO HELP RECOVER OUR PROPERTY. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY WITH ANY INFO.
IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE NEEDING OR SELLING THESE TYPE OF OUTDRIVES,THEY MAY BEABLE TO HELP RECOVER OUR PROPERTY. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY WITH ANY INFO.
PLEASE CALL 240-298-1785! PLEASE CALL 2402981785! SERIAL NUMBERS: OW972505 • OW972507 SERIAL NUMBERS OW972505 OW972507
...we will welcome spring with free food, t-shirts, entertainment and activities for the kid in all of us!! Beacon of Hope: a free center offering peer support for adults in a fun & sober atmosphere, at 21800 N. Shangri La, Millison Plaza, Lexington Park.
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
24
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
May, Month Long 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. 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.
Thursday, May 15
Be informed before you vote! Everyone is welcome at the free Calvert GOP candidate forum, May 15, at the Huntingtown VFD upstairs meeting hall. Social hour with light refreshments at 6 p.m., forum at 7 p.m. More than 25 local and state offices will be decided by voters at the June 24 primary election and the general election in November. 300+ citizens attended the forum in 2010. For info on the May 15 event, to view most candidate bios, to register to vote, or to switch parties (only Republicans and Democrats can vote in their party primaries) go to www.calvertgop. org. Questions? 410-535-9100, calvertgop.hq@ verizon.net.
Friday, May 16 Finding Our Way Home Patuxent Voices 100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland – 7:30 p.m. Patuxent Voices will open with “What a Wonderful World” – the perfect place to begin our journey. This upbeat opening takes you “Over the Rainbow” and “Dancing in the Street.” But the mood begins to darken in the beautiful “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables. The middle section, which also includes the most challenging music in the program, features “You Will Hear Thunder,” an original score by Iain Sturrock to a poem by Anna Akhmatova written for Patuxent Voices and premiering this season. This is followed by Joseph Martin’s “The Awakening” – a joyful musical triumph challenging all to ‘Let music live!’ The final section reflects a wiser and more seasoned outlook, as exemplified by John Lennon’s “Imagine,” Michael Jackson’s pop hit “Man in the Mirror”, and the unforgettable “For Good” from the musical Wicked. And finally, we come home, singing the song by that name from The Wiz that teaches us to look inside our hearts to find a world full of love, because, as everyone learns, there’s no place like home.
Golf Classic & Dinner 3151 Presidential Golf Club Drive, Upper Marlboro – 2 p.m. Join Hospice of Charles County on Thursday, May 15 at 2 p.m. for a Golf Classic & Dinner at Lake Presidential Golf Course in Upper Marlboro, Md. For more information or to register, visit www.CharlesCountyHospiceHouse.com. All proceeds to benefit Hospice of Charles County. Hospice of Charles County is a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides effective pain and symptom management to individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness, regardless of their ability to pay.
Southern Maryland Veterans Stand Down Event 44219 Airport Road, California – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for a Veterans Stand Down Day on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. This is a one day event for ALL Southern Maryland Veterans and their families (including homeless and disabled veterans) to provide support and service in an all-encompassing basis. Sample services: Medical/Dental, Employment (resume writing, job opportunities), Social, Housing, Legal, and more . . . To participate, please visit www.threeoakscenter.org, call 301.863.7361 or email SOMDVets@gmail.com.
Calvert GOP Candidate Forum 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown – 6 p.m.
National Active and Retired Federal Employ-
ees Association Meeting 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown – 11:30 a.m. Ted Meyerson, will present information from the United Seniors of MD Educational Foundation at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), St. Mary’s Chapter 969, May 16 Luncheon/Meeting. Elections of the 2014-2015 Chapter Officers and the cake raffle will also take place at this meeting. Reservations are required; if you have not already confirmed reservations, please contact Bev at 301-752-1131 by Tuesday, May 13. The Luncheon/Meeting begins at 11:30 a.m., is held at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, and includes a full course lunch prepared by Bailey’s Catering Service. Not a member? Contact Judy Loflin for membership details 301-872-0064. Check us out on Facebook and like our page! www.facebook. com/NARFEMD969StMarys. Tom Sawyer Production 38833 Chaptico Road, Helen – 7 p.m. Mother Catherine Spalding School presents our production of “Tom Sawyer”. Show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased ahead of time in the school office or at the door. Please come and support our drama students, as they have worked very hard on this production! As always, please remember to share this, and to invite all of your friends to come! Steak, Shrimp & Fish Dinner 21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue – 5 to 8 p.m. American Legion Post 221, located at 21690 Colton Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, has a Steak, Shrimp, & Fish Dinner Night on the third Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price (http://alpost221.webs.com/steakshrimpfishmenu.htm). You can call (301) 884-4071 for further information. You can also visit our website at www.alpost221.webs.com/.
Saturday, May 17 Outside Yard Sale and Bake Sale 21660 Colton Point Road Ave. – 7 to 11 a.m. The 7th District VFD Auxiliary will be having an Outside Yard Sale and Bake Sale, Saturday May 17 from 7 to 11 a.m. The rain date will be May 24. Tables can be rented for $10 each, additional tables $7. This event will be held in the parking lot of the firehouse, 21660 Colton Point Road Ave., Md. 20609. To rent a table call 301769-2016 or 301-769-4042. Finding Our Way Home Patuxent Voices 10210 Hg Trueman Road, Lusby– 7:30 p.m. Patuxent Voices opens with “What a Won-
1st Annual K.O.C. Golf Tournament Friday May 23rd Cedar Point Golf Club
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Sign Up 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start $75 Per Player • Cash or Check
derful World” – the perfect place to being our journey. This upbeat opening takes you “Over the Rainbow” and “Dancing in the Street.” But the mood begins to darken in the beautiful “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables. The middle section, which also includes the most challenging music in the program, features “You Will Hear Thunder,” an original score by Iain Sturrock to a poem by Anna Akhmatova written for Patuxent Voices and premiering this season. This is followed by Joseph Martin’s “The Awakening” – a joyful musical triumph challenging all to ‘Let music live!’ The final section reflects a wiser and more seasoned outlook, as exemplified by John Lennon’s “Imagine,” Michael Jackson’s pop hit “Man in the Mirror”, and the unforgettable “For Good” from the musical Wicked. And finally, we come home, singing the song by that name from The Wiz that teaches us to look inside our hearts to find a world full of love, because, as everyone learns, there’s no place like home. 1st Annual Scrabble Cruz 11175 Point Lookout Road, Scotland – 10 a.m. The 1st Annual Scrabble Cruz, given by the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad & Auxiliary will be Saturday, May 17. The rain date is Sunday, May 18. Registration is at Point Lookout State Park Museum from 10 to 11 a.m. Ending will be at Bert’s 50’s Diner at 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per player, and the prize is $200. Flea Market 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. St. Mary’s County Fair Association is having an indoor Flea Market at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. All vendors and Crafters are welcome. An 8 x 10 space with 1 table may be rented for $20. For information or to reserve a space you must call 301-475-9543. Great Strides Walk Join us for a stroll through historic Leonardtown for the Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk on Saturday, May 17. It will start at 12 p.m. We will start at the foot of Washington Street at the newly transformed Leonardtown Wharf. You will be witness to one of the best views of Breton Bay as we wind our way up and around our charming town. For nearly three centuries, Leonardtown has been the County Seat of St. Mary’s County as well as the center of commerce and social activity. Today, it is still the center of local government and a bustling town of fine restaurants, unique shops, and old-fashioned charm. Traces of its history can be found throughout its landscape and its commercial buildings, churches, and residences.
ONE MILLION U.S. DOLLAR HOLE IN ONE CONTEST! TEAM PRIZES, LONGEST DRIVE AND MORE! IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you DO NOT have base access you must get your name, as shown on your driver’s license, to us by 5/19/2014
Includes: Lunch, Sodas, Beer and Gift Bags!
MANY LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP ARE AVAILABLE: $100.00 Hole Sponsorship • $200.00 Breakfast Sponsor $300.00 Lunch Sponsor • $300.00 Beverage Sponsor Player 1 __________________________________ E-Mail __________________________________ Player 2 __________________________________ E-Mail __________________________________ Player 3 __________________________________ E-Mail __________________________________ Player 4 __________________________________ E-Mail __________________________________ Player(s) $75.00 each _______ + Sponsorship level _________ = total ________ Gerry Gleckel • 24251 North Patuxent Beach Rd. • California, Md. 20619 OR, e-mail form to PaxCrab@gmail.com OR, Fax form to Patrick Dugan, 301 863 7528
25
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Sunday, May 18 Italian Festival 27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville Come out to this year’s Italian Festival and enjoy an authentic Italian Dinner. Scholarships will be awarded at this year’s event. There will be great food! Porchetta, rigatoni, homemade marinara sauce, meatballs, lots of Italian cookies for dessert and cannoli! We also have games, face painting, bocce, as well as the live and silent auctions! The Festival will be held on Sunday, May 18 this year. See pictures of last year and get your tickets before they’re gone at Home - Joseph Ferrante Foundation. www.josephferrantefoundation.org Finding Our Way Home Patuxent Voices 47444 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City – 3 p.m. Patuxent Voices will perform at Trinity Church on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. The concert opens with “What a Wonderful World” – the perfect place to being our journey. This upbeat opening takes you “Over the Rainbow” and “Dancing in the Street.” But the mood begins to darken in the beautiful “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables. The middle section, which also includes the most challenging music in the program, features “You Will Hear Thunder,” an original score by Iain Sturrock to a poem by Anna Akhmatova written for Patuxent Voices and premiering this season. This is followed by Joseph Martin’s “The Awakening” – a joyful musical triumph challenging all to ‘Let music live!’ The final section reflects a wiser and more seasoned outlook, as exemplified by John Lennon’s “Imagine,” Michael Jackson’s pop hit “Man in the Mirror”, and the unforgettable “For Good” from the musical Wicked. And finally, we come home, singing the song by that name from The Wiz that teaches us to look inside our hearts to find a world full of love, because, as everyone learns, there’s no place like home. Spring Concert 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach – 5 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus which sings to raise money
for Calvert County charities, will perform a spring concert on Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m. at North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach, Md. A free-will offering will be taken for Calvert Hospice. Contact Larry Brown, Director, 301-855-7477 or lbrown9601@ verizon.net for more information. Tom Sawyer Production 38833 Chaptico Road, Helen – 4 p.m. Mother Catherine Spalding School presents our production of “Tom Sawyer”. Show will start at 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased ahead of time in the school office or at the door. Please come and support our drama students, as they have worked very hard on this production! As always, please remember to share this, and to invite all of your friends to come!
Monday, May 19 Youth Drug Summit 44219 Airport Road, California – 6 to 8 p.m. Join Walden, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, St. Mary’s County Health Department, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for a Youth Drug Summit on Monday, May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center located at 44219 Airport Road, California, Md. 20619. This is a free public event with special invitation to youth ages 12-18 and their parents. Youth are encouraged to attend and can attend with or without their parents. The evening will feature a chance for young people to freely discuss the issues, hear about the experience of addiction and recovery, play Generation Rx, an interactive game about opiate abuse, and view and discuss the video “Falling”, made by and for youth about opiate abuse. A separate educational program for parents will be offered. Food will be provided along with drawings for prizes! For more information about this event, please contact Laura Webb lauraw@waldensierra.org. Calvert Eats Local at the Bistro Belle Maison 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Calvert Eats Local at the Bistro Belle Mai-
son from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Reserve your spot at the Bistro Belle Maison local celebration. Price is $36/person. Checks to reserve your space should be made payable to the Bistro Belle Maison. Drinks would be paid for that evening. The menu is subject to change depending on locally available ingredients of course, but the menu last yearwas: • heirloom tomato salad with cherry glen farms monocacy ash chevre • local green salad • KCC farms coq au vin with rosemary dumplings • rockfish with summer succotash and beurre blanc • risotto • dessert: sweet potato cobbler sundae or key lime pie. For more information call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. calvert.lib.md.us. St. Mary’s Genealogical Society Meeting 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park – 7 p.m. The St. Mary’s Genealogical Society is holding their next meeting on Monday, May 19th at the Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park at 7 p.m. The public is invited and admission is free. The subject of tonight’s meeting is “What Could Have Been: Brick Walls That Were Never Finished”. Speaker is Bill Mitchell. Refreshments served. Contact Loranna Gray at 301-373-8458 or Peg Richardson at 410-326-4435 for directions or information.
Tuesday, May 20 Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2632 Business Meeting 23282 Three Notch Road, California – 7 p.m. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 2632 are invited to participate in the Monthly Business Meeting at the Post. We will be installing our newly elected Officers for the 2014-2015 term. Please support these volunteers by attending the meeting this month. Remember volunteers are always needed - without your help, we could not be successful in meeting the needs of our Veterans and Community. Hope to see you in the meeting! Members only! Maryland Writer’s Association May Meeting 21677 F.D.R. Blvd., Lexington Park – 6:30 p.m.
Maryland Writer’s Association (MWA) St. Mary’s County Chapter presents “Sell Your Writing - Find a Market for Your Work” for their May meeting. Join us to learn how to use two of the best online subscriptions to find markets for the kind of writing that YOU do. This session will be a hand-on demo intended to teach writers of all stripes to navigate the millions of markets available for poetry, personal essays, feature writing and fiction. First event is always FREE! $5.00 for each following event or $40 annual membership dues. For more information please visit stmaryscountymwa.wordpress.com/
Wednesday, May 21 4th Annual Golf Tournament 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Road, Chaptico – 9 a.m. The 4th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department will take place on Wednesday May 21 at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course. Cost is $75 per person with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Deadline for registration is May 11. For more information call Lawrence on 240-538-2339 or go to our web site lvfd1.org. “Green Card” Class 26737 Radio Station Way Leonardtown – 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District will sponsor the Responsible Personnel Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control “Green Card” Class from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Agricultural Service Center. State law requires that any responsible personnel involved in grading or other soil disturbing activities be knowledgeable about erosion and sediment control principles, specifications and implementation, as well as, to have a certificate of attendance at a Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) approved training program (“Green Card Class”). The cost is $50 per person and the registration deadline is Friday, May 16. For more information contact Haley Carter at 301-475-8402, ext. 3 or email her at Haley.carter@stmarysscd. com.
GREAT MILLS ONLY
EXCLUDES MILK, TOBACCO & GIFT CARDS New Store Hours 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
30% OFF
ALL MERCHANDISE STOREWIDE
40% OFF
TRUE VALUE HARDWARE ITEMS
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
26
The Calvert Gazette 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 Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Southern Maryland’s News Up and Coming Band – Drivin’ Muzzy
Entertainment Calendar Thursday, May 15 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Karaoke Bowie Applebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m.
Friday, May 16 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m. Back by Sunrise Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m. Mike Starkey Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 Rum Runners Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m. Karaoke VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
Photos courtesy of Donald Quade
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Since November 2013, Drivin’ Muzzy has been entertaining Southern Maryland. Now they are branching out, having secured a slot as an opening act during the Guitars & Stripes Country Music Festival on May 24. Drivin’ Muzzy is named after lead singer Donald Quade’s grandmother, Muzzy. She never had a driver’s license, Quade said, and always had to get a ride to see her son and grandson play in various bands. She was always supportive, Quade said, and he and his cousin wanted to honor her. The current Drivin’ Muzzy lineup includes Quade on vocals, Dustin Malvaso on lead guitar and vocals, Brandon Malvaso on drums, John Zimmerman on guitar and vocals and Cory Clark on bass. Drivin’ Muzzy plays three or four times per month and
the band is avaliable for private functions, Quade said. The band plays nee country with a rock edge, inspired by muscians such as Florida Georgia Line and Eric Church. Quade and other band members often write original songs, which they blend in with the covers played during their concerts. The band intends to move from hobby to career, Quade said. He said the long-term goal is to be discovered and get the chance to play their originals in Nashville, Tenn. Drivin’ Muzzy can be found playing next at the Guitars & Stripes Country Music Festival at Blue Crabs stadium, opening for Frankie Ballard, Eric Pasley, Josh Thompson, and Sam Grow. To get the opener slot, the band had to go up against eight other bands and get the most votes, Quade said. For more information, visit www.drivinmuzzy.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Swing Away Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, May 19 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 21 Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m.
27
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
AT
Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Cleaning and Stain Removal Tips Whether it’s carpeting, clothing or upholstery, a new fabric can be ruined at the arrival of that first stain. Spills and spots can quickly mar the surface of any item, transforming a prized possession into an eyesore in a matter of seconds. But knowing how to treat a stain can save such items from the scrap heap and save their owners a substantial amount of money along the way. • Mildew: Rare is the homeowner who hasn’t battled mildew at one point or another. Bleach and baking soda are the materials most often used to tame a mildew outbreak. Depending on the severity of the mildew, begin with one part bleach to one part water in a spray bottle. Allow this solution to sit on the mildew and then rinse. If this does not work, mix one part bleach to three parts baking soda to form a paste. Use an old toothbrush or scrub brush to scour the mildew, allowing the concoction to set for roughly 30 minutes before rinsing it off. If the mildew is still stubborn, increase the amount of bleach in the cleaning solution. Remember to always clean in a well-ventilated room. Diluted bleach also can remove mildew from siding or plastic patio furniture. Never mix bleach with an acid, such as ammonia or cleaning products that contain ammonia. • Red wine: Anyone who has hosted a party where adults are drinking wine knows the potential for a spill is significant. Red wine can stain quickly, so fast action is necessary to prevent wine spills from causing permanent damage. Use cold water to flush out the stain as much as possible. When cleaning spills on clothing, flush the red wine from the back of stain or the underside of the fabric. This is not often possible when cleaning spills on carpets and upholstery, so in such instances blot the stain with a clean cloth, such as a white rag, that will not transfer any additional coloring to the stain. Sprinkle table salt on the wine stain and allow it to sit for two to three minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cold water while blotting up the excess. Continue to rinse until the stain has dissipated. • Oily stains: Oil and water do not mix, so using water to try to treat an oil-based stain will only exacerbate the problem. The first step to cleaning oil-based stains is to use something absorbent, such as corn starch or talcum
powder, on the stain and blot with a cloth. This will help draw some of the oil out of the fabric. Lay paper towels down on a table and place the stained clothing face-down on the towels. Use a dry cleaning solvent on the back of the stain and push down to blot out the oily residue onto the paper towels. Repeat the process until the oil is removed. Apply a laundry pretreatment product or even plain laundry detergent to the stain. Wash in the hottest water that is safe for the fabric and allow the item to air dry. • Pet stains: As young puppies learn to house train, they can leave messes indoors, while cats may soil areas of the home if they are scared or finicky. Pet stains should be treated thoroughly because not only do they look unsightly, but they can begin to smell as well. Leaving odor behind may encourage the pet to urinate in the same area over and over. Plain, white vinegar is a good tool for pet stains. Blot up as much of the urine as possible. Use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water on the stain. Spray it onto the soiled spot. Blot up the remainder with a dry, clean cloth. Repeat as necessary. To remove any residual odor, sprinkle baking soda on the spot after it has dried. Let the baking soda sit for up to a day. Then vacuum up the powder. When stains occur, avoid rubbing or pushing the stain further into the fabric. Work from the outside in when blotting to contain the stain as much as possible.
Featured Homes of the Week
Realtor’s Choice
1620 Meadow Oaks Ln, Huntingtown, MD 20639 | $415,000 Spacious brick home on 1.33 acres features 4 BD/3BA, hardwoods, new carpet, freshly painted, finished lower level w bar. Patio/deck are perfect for entertaining. HVAC & roof less than 5yrs 2 car finished attached garage, detached 2nd garage for toys & ample storage makes this home a value. Close to PAX, AAFB, Calvert Memorial, shopping & dining. Home Warranty.
MICHAEL STROUD | REALTOR® | 410-394-6339 14488 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD, SOLOMONS, MD 20688 michael.stroud@mcnelisgroup.com www.mcnelisgroup.com
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! St. Jeromes Creek WATERFRONT, Dream Home with 357 ft of frontage and Pier. Recent Renovations include: Beautiful Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Custom Cabinets, Island, Tile Floors, Updated Windows, Roof, and Downspouts & Gutters. Perfect for Full Time Waterfront Living or Weekend Retreat.
49716 Airedele Rd, Ridge, Md 20680 SM7877586
$479,900
Gloria Abell Sales Master Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly Real Estate 22811 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619 E-mail: gabell@mris.com • Office: 301-863-0300 Ext 1311 Toll Free: 800-257-6633 • Cell: 301-904-6808
Mike Batson Photography
Freelance Photographers
Events Weddings Family Portraits 301-938-3692 mikebatsonphotography@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/mikebatsonphotography
To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call Jennifer at 301-373-4125.
The County Times CLUES ACROSS
Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions
1. Italian cheese city 6. Fed 9. Rights activist Parks 13. Bitter aloe compounds 14. Octagonal motif in oriental rugs 15. Maple genus 16. Shabby (slang) 17. Chopping tool 18. Shakespeare’s epithet 19. Regain 21. Mega-electron volts 22. Unhappy mood 23. NY pharmacy Duane ___ 25. Metrical foot 26. 1950’s Nash automobile 31. Digits 33. Affectional 34. Engine additive 35. Any small tubular structure 36. Lifted something heavy 41. Liquefied natural gas 43. __ of Avila, Saint 44. 2nd Greek letter 45. Assumed the existence of 46. Actress Rooney 49. Claudio __, Chilean pianist 51. Turkish leader titles 52. Don’t know when yet 53. Rectangular groove joint 59. Mythological birds 60. Type or kind 61. White bear 62. Native American group 63. V 64. Author Walker 65. Back talk 66. Doctor of Education 67. Jazz trumpeter Malik
Thursday, May 15, 2014
CLUES DOWN
1. Henry’s last wife Catherine 2. Wings 3. College army 4. Myth (Spanish) 5. Hungarian word for mum 6. Old World lizard genus 7. Dinner jackets 8. Last possible moment 9. Jewish spiritual leaders 10. Central Florida city 11. Any watery animal fluid 12. 198 L Egyptian dry measure unit 20. Prophylactic 24. Before
Games
26. Drench 27. ___ River 28. Disorderly crowd 29. Heat unit 30. Medieval capital of Flanders 32. Fencing swords 37. Weekday (abbr.) 38. Vietnamese offensive 39. Point midway between E and SE 40. Father 42. Disjointed
43. Yearly tonnage (abbr.) 44. Lowest male singing voices 46. Jacobs, Ribot & Gasol 47. Athens’ marketplace 48. Contests 50. Gathered fall leaves 54. Three banded armadillo 55. A cord necktie 56. Spot on a radar screen 57. Components considered individually 58. Elm, maple or oak
CLASSIFIEDS Quiet, private area in Valley Lee. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, Lrg Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm, plenty of closet space. W/D, Heat Pump/ CAC. Extra storage. Asphalt Parking. Cable TV is furnished. Dumpster for trash on site. 1600 sq ft. No Pets, No Section 8. References required. $1,200.00/mo plus utilities. $1,000 security depost. Call 301-994-2908. After 5PM call 301-994-2031.
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.
Drivers Class-B CDL:
Drivers: DEDICATED. REGIONAL. HOME WEEKLY/BI-WEEKLY GUARANTEED Start up to $.44 cpm. Great Benefits + Bonuses 90% No Touch Freight/ 70% Drop & Hook. 877-704-3773
Great Pay & Home-Time! No-Forced Dispatch! New singles from Hagerstown, MD to surrounding states. Apply: TruckMovers.com Call: 877-606-7083
3br 2.5ba duplex on cul-de-sac, 2 parking spaces in front, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, cathedral ceiling, and walk-in closet. Wall-to-wall carpeting throughout, washer, dryer, window treatments, stove, dishwasher, microwave. Very close to PAX, shopping, schools, $1325/mo+sec dep, no sec 8, dog neg, NS 301-994-2791.
Employment
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.
Employment
Real Estate Rentals
1-Bedroom - Central in-town location. All electric appliances and heat. Landlord pays water, trash removal, and sewage. 1-year lease required. References required. No pets and no children. Call 301-475-8787 for further details. $650/month.
The County Times will not be held responsible for any ads omitted for any reason. The County Times reserves the right to edit or reject any classified ad not meeting the standards of The County Times. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after the first day of the first publication ran.
The County Times is published each Thursday. Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noon Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm
Real Estate for Sale
Real Estate Rentals
Important Information
Publication Days
Placing An Ad
Email your ad to: sales@countytimes.net or Call: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No artwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 line minimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or special type) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. All private party ads must be paid before ad is run.
28
Where Kids Grow Happy Daycare is looking for a F/T Aide to join our caring team. Applicant must be at least 19 years of age, be able to work in a fast paced environment, be prompt, have a sense of urgency, be reliable, dedicated and most of all love children! We offer a competitive salary, company paid vacations, holidays, and career growth opportunities. No experience necessary. Please email your resume to infokids@comcast.net.
TEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • sales@countytimes.net
29
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Business
The County Times
Directory Phone 301-884-5900 1-800 524-2381
Phone 301-934-4680 Fax 301-884-0398
Cross & Wood
AssoCiAtes, inC. Serving The Great Southern Maryland Counties since 1994
G
Primary Resource Consultants Group & Individual Health, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Life, Long Term Care, Short & Long Term Disability, Employer & Employee Benefits Planning
8 ce 194
Sin ryland
rn Ma
Serving
Southe
Employer/Employee
You Can Get
28231 Three Notch Rd, #101 Mechanicsville, MD 20659
MILK . . . 301-866-0777
Pub & Grill
With Your McKay's Gold Card
Adver ise in Our B CTO Y t
For Every 9 Gallons You Buy Receive 1 Gallon FREE!
For Every 9 Half Gallons You Buy Receive 1 Half Gallon FREE! With Your McKay's Gold Card
USINESS
23415 Three Notch Road California Maryland
DIRE
www.dbmcmillans.com
306 Days Till St. Patrick’s Day
R
12685 Amberleigh Lane La Plata, MD 20646
No need to save register tapes. Your purchases will be automatically accumulated . . . just check your register receipt for your update.
Entertainment All Day
A LOW A a
S
Week
S
$50 R
!*
ERS
FO BOTH PAP
301-737-0777
*COMM T TO 12 W BOTH W PAP AT G AT CO T ! I
Heating & Air Conditioning “THE HEAT PUMP PEOPLE”
IN
Lic #12999
S
R
E
U
RI
w
N
Your Online Community For Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties www.somd.com
pap
301-863-9497
I
sarah@coletravel.biz
46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653
Each
Sarah Rushing
G LA P C : $65 Per Week n e s er RE
Let me plan your next vacation!
UN
DIS
RE
ERS
snheatingac.com
S
Est. 1982
EEKS
30457 Potomac Way Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 Phone: 301-884-5011 NE
Prime Rib • Seafood • Sunday Brunch Banquet & Meeting Facilities 23418 Three Notch Road • California, MD 20619 www.lennys.net
Contact Us: 301-373-4125 sales@ countytimes.net
TEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • bizdirect@countytimes.net
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
30
St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities
We all may need some help remaining independent as we continue to age. Technology can supply much of that help. Even if you don’t need support services now, you might find that there are products you might use to improve your wellbeing and make life a little easier. You owe it to yourself to get an idea of what’s possible. Area seniors are invited to attend a program that will illustrate some of the technology that can be used to monitor your health and well-being, connect you with friends and family, and possibly improve your health care. The presentation will be given by Steve Gurney, founder of ProAging Networks and the Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook (first published in 1990). The program will be held on Fri., May 23 at the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 10:30 a.m. and at the Northern Senior Activity Center at 1p.m. To make reservations at Garvey call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 and for Northern call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Reservations Needed for AARP ‘Smart Driver’ Course
On Tue., May 20, at 9:30 a.m., an AARP Smart Driver course will be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center. A lot has changed since AARP Driver Safety first began as “55 Alive”. The roads have changed, cars and even the people behind the wheel have changed. As a result of evidence-based research findings, the course has been adjusted to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members, payable to AARP on the day of class. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required; call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Early Maryland History Tour
Join us as we visit Historic St. Mary’s City on Tue., June 17, for a guided tour of St. John’s Site Museum, Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation and the waterfront as we also board the Maryland Dove. The St. John’s Site is one of the most important historic sites in Maryland - if not the nation. Built in 1638 as the home of the first provincial secretary, it was where colonial legislators made the policies that separated church and
state, 150 years before the U.S. Constitution guaranteed religious freedom. The museum has preserved the foundation of the home and created state-of-the-art exhibits to help visitors better understand life in the early days of the state of Maryland. Godiah Spray is a re-creation of a typical tobacco plantation in 1661 and the life of its inhabitants. On the Dove, we will have an opportunity to chat with the crew and learn about life aboard a trading vessel during a long sailing voyage. This tour has considerable walking so wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. A picnic lunch is included. Bus departs from the Loffler Senior Activity Center promptly at 9:30 a.m. Please arrive at the center by 9:15 a.m. Your $20 fee includes bus transportation, museum admission and a picnic lunch. Register at any of the county’s senior activity centers. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1063.
Maryland Access Point Presentation at Loffler Senior Activity Center
The Aging and Disability Resource Center/Maryland Access Point (ADRC/MAP) is your link to health and support services. Monika Williams, the new MAP Coordinator for St. Mary’s County, will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thurs., May 29 at 10 a.m. to tell you more about it. Find out what services are available to seniors and people with disabilities and how the program works. To sign up or for more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Innovative Technology for Aging & Eldercare
SENIOR LIVING
Celebrating Aging in America: A Photo Gallery in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Older American’s Act
May is Older Americans Month and this May, the Garvey Senior Activity Center is celebrating by hosting a photography exhibit. We are looking for photos that depict positive aging (i.e., with energy, vitality, creativity and compassion). Individuals and groups can submit photos showcasing older adults – ages 50 and above – engaged in activism, arts, caregiving, health promotion, work and volunteerism, mutigenerational and multicultural activities, and other inspiring pursuits. Photos can either be submitted in hard copy form, printed on 8x10 photo paper or in electronic form on a disk or emailed to Brandy.Tulley@stmarysmd.com. The deadline for submission is Fri., May 23. Please include a short description of the photo including names of people, location and approximate date photo taken. Photos will be on display at the luncheon on Thurs., May 29. Served for lunch will be Grape Juice, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Snow Peas and Carrots, Garden Salad with Dressing, Red Velvet Cake, Milk/Coffee/Tea. Advance reservations for lunch are required. The cost of lunch is a donation for those 60 and over, $6 for others. To sign up for lunch or to learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
New card game coming to the Loffler Senior Activity Center
Hand-Foot, a card game that is similar to Canasta, will be played on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center beginning Thurs., June 5. If you’ve never heard of it but are intrigued, come by and let us show you how to play. For more information contact Brenda at 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Next Scripture Study begins Friday, May 23
Mr. Solomon Olumese will be conducting the next Loffler Senior Activity Center scripture study at 10 a.m. on Fri., May 23. New participants are welcome- you can bring your own bible, or you are welcome to use one of the bibles at the center. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Dr. Glaser to speak at the Loffler Senior Activity Center
On Thurs., June 5 at 10 a.m., Dr. Glaser from Chesapeake and Washington Heart Care will talk about warning signs of heart disease and will touch upon the role blood pressure plays on it as well as exercises you can do to help keep heart disease at bay. This informative session will take place at Loffler Senior Activity Center. Sign up for this presentation by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Slavery in the North By Linda Reno Contributing Writer For the past 139 years teachers have pounded into their students the evil and history of slavery in the Southern states but there’s never any mention of it in the North. The first official legal recognition of slavery in British North America was in Massachusetts in 1641. It was legalized in Connecticut in 1643 and in Rhode Island in 1652. “That means New England had formal, legal slavery a full generation before it was established in the South.” “Rhode Island was the leader of slave trade in America for over 75 years, accounting for 60% of the traffic.” Between 1727 and 1807 more than 100,000 men, women and children were forced into slavery in the West Indies, Havana and the American colonies by Rhode Islanders. “ All of the northern colonies opposed liaisons or intermarriages between blacks and whites. The Vermonters came up with their own method of dealing
A Journey Through Time The
with the children born under those circumstances. “Vermont changed its rules about birth certificates to speed the legal assimilation of mulattoes into the white population. Certificates for first-generation children of interracial marriages were marked ‘negro;’ second generation, ‘colored;’ and third generation ‘white.’ To the average Vermonter, however, even after the third generation they were just ‘bleached n---ers’.” African slaves were noted in New Hampshire by 1645. “A commonly accepted date for the end of slavery in New Hampshire is 1857, when an act was passed stating that “No person, because of descent, should be disqualified from becoming a citizen of the state.” By a strict interpretation, however, slavery was outlawed only on Dec. 6, 1865, when the 13th amendment went into effect. Just before the Revolution, Connecticut had the largest number of slaves in New England. As in other Northern states, gradual emancipation freed no slaves at once. It simply set up slavery for a long-term natural death. Connecticut finally abolished slavery entirely in 1848. They disenfranchised blacks in 1818, but that was a mere formality. As in many other places in the
Chronicle
North, there is no evidence that blacks ever dared attempt to vote in Connecticut, in colonial times or after the Revolution. In 1799 the New York Legislature passed ‘An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery’... It provided for gradual manumission but allowed masters to keep their younger slaves in bondage for their most productive years to recoup their investment. The law freed all children born to slave women after July 4, 1799, but not at once. The males became free at 28, the females at 25. Until then, they would be the property of the mother’s master. Slaves already in servitude before July 4, 1799 remained slaves for life though they were reclassified as “indentured servants.” Many years ago I had the misfortune to meet a self-absorbed, self-important professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland who proceeded to tell me how pathetic we Marylanders were because we were slave holders while her North Hampshire family and ancestors would have never of thought of such a thing. Wow! I sure hope she’s reading this.
31
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The County Times
Your Heart, Not Just Another Muscle
©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.
The Six-Year Plan Laura Joyce Contributing Writer One of the toughest challenges as a parent is standing aside and watching as your children make mistakes—or what seem to be mistakes at the time, anyway. There’s a choice, of course: keeping watch, being evervigilant to the possibility that something’s about to go wrong, then dashing in and flinging an arm across them like parents do when the car stops suddenly. This might temporarily protect them from the consequences and fallout that come with mistakes, but it also just delays the inevitable, while ensuring that they accumulate no experience in managing their own lives along the way. Prince Firstly hadn’t been big on academics once we cleared elementary school. He always did well in English, but beyond that, it was a roll of the dice. There was no doubt that he was smart enough to do well; he just didn’t have the interest or attention span back then. So, after high school, instead of going for a traditional 4-year education, he embarked on a meandering journey of selfdiscovery. Some people hike the mountains of Nepal; others join the Peace Corps; Chris chose to go to college parttime while experiencing life through pizza delivery and video games. I bit my tongue (sometimes) and reminded myself that his internship—stationed on the family room sofa playing Xbox—meant that I never, not once, missed him like I would if he’d joined the Peace Corps. For his first two years at CSM (I know, it’s only supposed to take two), he griped about how it was no different than high school. When poor grades came in, it was because of a professor’s unreasonable expectations, or the ridiculous course content (I’m just the messenger! I didn’t say I bought these explanations). More times than I can count, I heard the famous complaint that he’d never need to know any of this stuff in real life. I gritted my teeth and begged him to focus on school, to commit to doing well, to turn off the video games and study. My frequent refrain was, “Do you want to deliver pizza for the rest of your life?” It’s just not what I’d pictured for his long-term future. I saw a cartoon last week that showed a college graduation processional, with students walking toward
the stage to claim their diplomas…except for one student in the line, who was relaxing in a recliner that his parents carried toward the stage on their stooped shoulders. I’m starting to think we want this more than he does, one of the parents is saying. That’s how I felt almost all the time, and it turns out it was true: I did want that degree more than he did, back then. When I realized that—just around the time another batch of underwhelming grades rolled in—I made a decision. I wouldn’t fund any more laid-back, 9-credit semesters. The ratio of his effort to my investment was off-balance and needed to shift, but he was the only one who would be able to make that shift. I couldn’t wish him into an education. For a year, he worked, and during that year, something changed. He realized that what he wanted would require a certain kind of effort, some of it boring, some of it not, some of it difficult, some of it fun…just like life, I suppose. When he returned to school, he viewed it differently, in part because, for the first time, he was viewing it through his own eyes, not mine. Now, two years later, he has enough credits to graduate from St. Mary’s College, though he’s staying an extra semester to take a class or two that he needs to take, and a class or two that he wants to take. He’s won several writing awards, and has been in lead and supporting roles in several campus theater productions. He’s on Dean’s List this semester, and hasn’t gotten any grade lower than a B for the past year. Far more important, he has learned to love learning. In fact, he loves school so much that he’s planning to continue on through a PhD. He loves school—I just thought I’d say that again, savor the moment. It turns out that backing off and letting him find his own way allowed him to move forward—when I was so afraid it would hold him back. When he’s handed his diploma next year, I’m going to be celebrating my own journey, too: as is so often true with parenting, in the end, my child wasn’t the only one getting an education these last four—okay, six—years. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
Could other prescription drugs you take cause your depression? Your heart is a muscle, but why doesn’t it get tired like your other muscles do after exercise? Is it true that your heart never gets tired? Whether after a vigorous exercise session or simply gardening in your backyard, we have all experienced muscle fatigue or soreness at some point. How come our heart doesn’t feel that same tiredness? Our bodies contain three types of muscle skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Skeletal muscles control most of your voluntary body movements, whereas smooth muscle is involved in automatic body movements like the digestion of food and urination. Cardiac muscle is similar to skeletal muscle but there is a significant difference. Mitochondria are inside each cell and are the power generators of cellular energy. Skeletal muscle contains about 1 to 2 percent of mitochondria where cardiac muscle contains up to 35 percent. The larger quantity of mitochondria is the reason the heart rarely needs to rest like skeletal muscles do. The energy mitochondria produce is called ATP. Oxygen and CoQ10 are two of the components that makeup ATP. Athletes and individuals taking statin cholesterol lowering drugs generally need additional CoQ10 (ubiquinol) because statins seem to lower the livers ability to produce CoQ10 and athletes require more because of increased physical activity. Don’t be fooled by the fact that you do not feel your heart getting fatigued like you would your skeletal muscles. If you engage in endurance-type cardio exercise you need to be aware that your heart indeed needs rest. Extreme endurance exercise or long-distance running places your heart in a volume overload, requiring it to move 25 to 30 quarts of blood per minute instead of the normal 5 quarts. This action continues for hours and day after day, the walls of your heart muscle stretch. You must allow your body to fully recover between exercise sessions to avoid this. Continuing to disobey the need to fully recover increases inflammation contributing
to plaque formation as the body attempts to repair damaged arteries. Your heart does feel the stress, but you won’t feel it until it’s too late. The key to supporting your health is to exercise properly and not in excess. The best type of exercise for your heart is high-intensity interval training, not marathon running. The body was designed to handle short bursts of intense activity not excessive cardio like long distance running. All of the muscles in your body will benefit from exercising in short bursts followed by periods of rest. If you have been practicing excessive activity you may want to re-evaluate your program. Always consult your primary care professional before attempting any exercise program.
By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com
The County Times
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Recycle Your Old Fridge and Get a Cool $50 Put wasted energy on ice
That spare refrigerator or freezer in your basement or garage is not only taking up space, but also could be wasting up to 1,200 kWh of energy and nearly $150 in electric costs every year. Recycle your old appliances now and you’ll save energy and money. Plus, SMECO will pay you to do it! SMECO residential customers can receive a $50 reward for recycling any refrigerator or freezer in working (cooling) condition. Your appliances will be picked up at no charge from the address listed on your billing account.
$25 Bonus! Recycle a room air conditioner at the same time as your fridge or freezer pickup and get an additional $25.
To schedule your pickup, visit SMECORecycleMyOldFridge.com or call 866-261-5970. Restrictions may apply.
This program supports the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act.
32