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Steele: King’s Dream of Civil Rights Lives On
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Last year was not the best year for race relations nationally, with two high profile cases of police causing the deaths of two black men in New York City and Ferguson, Mo. with ensuing riots and protests. But even with all the turmoil, the dream of all Americans having civil rights moves forward, said former lieutenant governor Michael Steele at Monday’s Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Steele, who was the first black lieutenant governor in Maryland’s history, said the deaths of those two men were tragic and citizens had a right to protest the killings but he saw little outrage at multiple street killings of young black people in America’s largest cities. “We seem impervious to the loss of life in Chicago, Baltimore or Los Angeles,” Steele said. “It seems we say that this senseless killing is more important than the other senseless killing.” Steele spoke out against the “constant degradation of black families” and asked the question: “How do we expect any
change if we don’t vote?” “This was not the dream of Dr. King,” Steele said. Steele said he found hope, though, on the day he was inaugurated as the state’s lieutenant governor near the harbor in Annapolis. King’s legacy has reached down through the decades to help minorities, Steele said. “I was literally 200 yards away from the site where Kunte Kinte was brought in as a slave,” Steele said. “And here I was being inaugurated as the lieutenant governor. That’s what Dr. King has done.” Tujuanda Jordan, president of the college, said that recent tragedies meant that the country had to continually assess how well it was fulfilling the dream of civil rights for all. “The country has been rocked by tragedies that make us question how much farther we have to go… how many rivers we have to cross before we reach that dream,” Jordan said. “We think about Dr. King and we think about black people, but civil rights is for everyone.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Photo by Guy Leonard Michael Steele, former lieutenant governor of Maryland, talks about the legacy of Martin Luther King’s civil rights struggles at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
New Technology Restores Hope When Electronics Take a Plunge
Residents of Lusby can now bring their liquid-damaged phones back from the dead. TCC, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the U.S., announces it is rolling out drying technology from Redux in nearly 300 TCC stores, including its location in Lusby at 11737 HG Trueman Road. Redux removes all moisture from wet cell phones and returns them to working condition. The revive process has been successful in recovering devices damaged by many perils, including the toilet, pool, washing machine, mud, beer, wine and more. Pricing for the successful recovery of a device is $50 for a basic phone or a data device and $90 for a smartphone, in addition to the $10 non-refundable diagnostic fee. Additional phone insurance providers will offer lower pricing for a successful recovery of a device. For customers who choose a more proactive approach, Redux will be offering a deeply discounted membership program in the future. “Everyone thinks their phone is fried when it gets wet, and that just simply isn’t the case,” said Reuben Zielinski, co-founder of Redux. “This new technology will remove 100 percent of the moisture from wet electronics, allowing many mobile device users to recover their hardware investment and precious data.” Upon a successful revive, the device will maintain its existing life expectancy. The process typically takes less than one hour. For devices in which users cannot remove the battery, the battery’s state of charge can play a factor in the phone’s ability to be revived. “Redux saves customers money by eliminating the cost to replace devices,” said Scott Moorehead, president and CEO of TCC. “The typical cost of purchasing a replacement device is between $300-$700 on top of a deductible of $100 or more, if the customer has insurance. But, what’s even more important to most customers is the ability to recover their data, and Redux enables them to save potentially irreplaceable information, such as contacts, photos, videos and more.” In the future, TCC stores will allow customers to use the technology to recover most liquid-damaged portable electronic devices, including MP3 players, digital cameras, tablets, portable gaming systems, hearing aids and more. Redux was inspired when co-founder Joel Trusty’s wife subjected her cell phone to a full cycle in the washing machine and was devastated that not only was the phone ruined, but all the data, contact information, photos and videos were lost. With a background in manufacturing, Trusty had an idea for how to save his wife’s phone and knew that his friend and neighbor, Zielinski, an ex-IBM employee, had the equipment to put his idea into practice. Together, they fixed the phone, and within one week created the first Redux model. To learn more about Redux, visit www.redux.com. Consumers can also find more information about the company at www.facebook.com/getredux and www.twitter. com/getredux. To learn more about TCC, visit www.TCCRocks.com. Consumers can also find more information about the company at www.facebook.com/tcctalk and www.twitter.com/tcctalk.
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Fire Under Investigation By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Jan. 15, around 1:30 p.m., four volunteer firefighters from the Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department responded to a property in Indian Head after a neighbor alerted authorities to a shed fire. The fire caused an estimated $100 in damage to the wood-frame shed, which was owned by Visions Property Man-
agement, according to Maryland State Fire Marshal officials. No injuries or deaths resulted from the fire. The preliminary cause of the blaze is currently under investigation and anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Southern Region, at 443-550-6833. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Slater Appointed Director of Federal Reserve Bank, Baltimore Branch
Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO, was appointed to serve on the board of the Baltimore branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Slater was appointed by the Richmond board of directors to a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1. Slater remarked, “I am truly honored to represent Southern Maryland on the board of this important institution. The board members represent different regions within the Fifth District, as well as a variety of industries. And as the CEO of one of the nation’s largest electric cooperatives, I am proud to share the strengths of the consumer-owned utility business model with the Federal Reserve. I think it’s important to broaden recognition of—and increase appreciation for—the cooperative business model, which has been proven to work in a multitude of industries.” Slater, who has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Shepherd College and an MBA in finance from George Washington University, also serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Bank of the Chesapeake. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, with branches in Baltimore, Maryland and Charlotte, North Carolina, serves the Fifth Federal Reserve District. The Richmond Fed opened its doors in 1914. As part of the Fed’s Fifth District, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore branch is an operational and regional center for Maryland, the metropolitan Washington D.C. area, northern Virginia and northeastern West Virginia. As part of the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that works together with the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors to strengthen the nation’s economy and its communities. The Federal Reserve manages the nation’s money supply to keep inflation low and help the economy grow. The Fed also supervises and regulates financial institutions to help safeguard the nation’s financial system and protect the integrity and efficiency of its payments system. The Baltimore branch supplies coin and currency to financial institutions and works to maintain stability in the financial sector throughout the region. The Baltimore branch works with the media to provide information on the local economy, with teachers and students to provide economic education resources, and with local elected officials and non-profit organizations to support fair housing initiatives throughout the Fifth District.
A top-rated Medicaid health plan for you and your family MedStar Family Choice is a Medicaid health plan for you and your family. It’s also one of the top-rated Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) in Maryland, based on a recent performance report from HealthChoice*. MedStar Family Choice is ranked #17 nationally among Medicaid Plan Providers by the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2014 - 2015. With MedStar Family Choice, you can get access to the best care from some of the area’s top doctors. We have everything you need to keep your family healthy, close to home. Everything we do is focused on you. Find out if MedStar Family Choice is the right choice for your family. Go to MedStarFamilyChoice.com to learn more. If you are a Maryland resident and would like to enroll, call HealthChoice at 800-977-7388. For the TTY/TDD line, call 800-977-7389. *HealthChoice is a program of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. MedStar Family Choice earned three stars (the highest possible rating in four of the six performance areas in the 2014 Performance Report Card for Consumers: access to care, doctor communication and service, keeping kids healthy, and care for adults with chronic illness).
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Car Crash Near Thomas Johnson Bridge By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Forestville man sustained life-threatening injuries during a high-speed chase with police late Sunday night. At 11:47 p.m. on Jan. 18, St. Mary’s County deputies responded to the base of the Thomas Johnson Bridge on Patuxent Beach Road to assist officers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office with a vehicle pursuit of a 2015 Chrysler 200; the driver was identified as George Alfred Nock III, 27. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Nock was traveling south on Patuxent Beach Road in the vicinity of Oak Drive, when he attempted to swerve around a Maryland State Police vehicle and lost control, striking a guardrail. The
vehicle overturned down an embankment and came to rest on the roof. Nock was trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by fire department personnel. Maryland State Police Trooper 7 flew Nock to Prince George’s Shock Trauma, according to officials. Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Reconstruction Team responded and assumed the investigation. Authorities indicate speed as a contributing factor in the accident. No citizens or police were injured. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash and has not already provided a statement is encouraged to contact Deputy First Class Brandon Foor at 301-475-4200 ext. 2265. lauren@somdpublising.net
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Fire Marshals Charge Man with Vehicle Arson
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
After four months of investigation state fire marshals have charged a Mechanicsville man with setting his own car on fire and rolling it into a pond. Nicholas Anthony O’Brien, 21, faces charges of second-degree arson, first-degree malicious burning and insurance fraud according to information from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Fire marshals alleged O’Brien intentionally
set fire to his 2006 Subaru Legacy in an attempt to collect insurance money; local sheriff’s deputies responded to Yowaiski Mill Road Oct. 29 of last year and found the car had rolled into a pond. Fire marshals say the car had a stolen vehicle report attached to it dating back to September that O’Brien had initiated. The damage to the vehicle was estimated at $15, 000. O’Brien was served with a criminal summons and faces either imprisonment or $40,000 in fines if convicted of the charges against him. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Family Displaced After House Fire
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
On Jan. 12, at 12:07 p.m., 35 firefighters from the Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Indian Head, Accokeek, Marbury and NDW Indian Head Fire Departments responded to a residence in Bryans Road after the homeowner/occupant – identified as Michael Spoone – discovered the fire. The fire caused an estimated $80,000 in damage to the two-story wood framed home, which had an operating smoke alarm. According to Officials from the Maryland
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State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze originated in the exterior porch and was ignited by fireplace ashes, which were discarded in a container with combustible materials. Firefighters were able to control the blaze within eight minutes and no injuries or deaths resulted from the fire, according to officials. According to Deputy Fire Marshal John Nelson, who responded to the scene, the family was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Parents Say Mother Catherine Spalding School Will Go On By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Faced with the closing of Mother Catherine Spaulding School in Morganza due to lack of enrollment and tuition dollars, parents-turned-activists say they are not giving up and have a plan to keep the school open albeit with some changes. They say they plan to reopen the school after it officially closes at the end of the academic year, but instead of it being controlled directly by the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. it will be under the control of a board of trustees that includes parent members, said James Horstkamp, one of the parents trying to save the school. Horstkamp told The County Times that the archdiocese, under the leadership of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, has begun to develop an arrangement that could allow for the leasing of the building currently in use on Chaptico for $1 a year to the parent board. The board of trustees could be made up of other community members besides parents, he said, but the religious portion of the education would be governed by the archdiocese. “They would audit us to make sure we were providing the Catholic religious education,� Horstkamp said, adding this was one of the key attractants for parents to send their children to such a school. “It’s a continuation [of the school] but with a change in leadership,� Horstkamp said. “But the archdicese is an active participant in this. “What’s most important to us is the Catholic education and that’s a shared goal between the diocese and the parents.� A meeting Jan. 20 at the school outlined the plans of the schools future, includ-
ing making the operations and finances of the school more transparent. Marcos Lindekugel, one of the main parent activists behind the push for an independent Mother Catherine Spalding, said this was a contentious issue over the past several years. He said on several occasions parents were only told of dire deficits — often in the hundreds of thousands of dollars — just a few months before the money was due. Parents had a choice, he said, to either raise the money or face the closure of the school. “We did that time after time,� Lindekugel said. “That was a huge source of frustration for parents.� According to the presentation given to parents the proposed independence of the school would divest parishes that currently help support Mother Catherine Spalding of financial responsibility — the success or failure of the school would be solely in the hands of parents and the board of trustees. The plans include reorganizing the school’s budget and instituting budget cuts, according to the parent presentation. The school’s tentative new name is the Mother Catherine Spalding Academy and classes are set to continue under the new moniker July 1. Registration is moving ahead on January 26 with tuition set at $5,200. With the new administration in place, Lindekugel said, he expects enrollment will rise. “We think we’ll see some parents take there kids out of public school and put them in Mother Catherine,� he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Music Videos, Albums and a Web Show Pilot
What’s Going on at Alchemical Records Between filming a pilot for an online show, two upcoming CD releases and an ongoing tour, this year will be a busy one for Alchemical Records and the artists the label supports. YellowTieGuy Waldorf, Md., based YellowTieGuy is currently recording their second album "Play on Words", slated for release in 2015. They will be releasing their newest single "First Move" in Spring 2015. They’ll be recording a track called "Anthem" at Belly Acres Studio in Pomfret, Md., on Feb. 1. The Collaterals The guys from the Collaterals, based out of Baltimore, Md., will be recording in February and March for their latest album. They are also currently working on producing a pilot for a tv/web show that will focus on their passion for movies, music, and video games. The show will be “a lot of things actually. It showcases local music and artists, giving them exposure they wouldn't usually get. But it’s also a music/games/movies news show. We also have some segments already planned with one of us going into the field and doing interviews with bands. But at its heart, it’s a comedy show. So we'll have some sketches planned, but it’s mostly improv,� said Ryan Resnick, front man for The Collaterals.
The show will be hosted on YouTube. The Collaterals will be filming part of the pilot at MAGfest, a music and gaming festival being held Jan. 2326 in National Harbor, Md. Stay tuned for more information. Andrew Ullman Andrew Ullman is still in the studio recording his full length album and his digital single tentatively called “The Man,� featuring a song of the same name, which the Richmond, Va., based artist is hoping to release it online sometime around Valentine's Day. This release will be to support the upcoming full-length album, “Ten Years Too Late,� which should be available digitally in March and on CD sometime in late spring. Ullman is currently working on mastering and artwork for both projects. Spencer Joyce and The Record Machine Purcellville, Va., based musician Spencer Joyce has an upcoming tour: Spencer Joyce & The Record Machine: The Summer in January Tour. The band will be performing from North Carolina to New York. Check out www.alchemicalrecords.com for a full list of the performances.
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Police: Cop Impersonators Turned Motorcyclist Attempts Themselves In to Elude Police
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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
A motorist reached excess speeds of 100 MPH in an attempt to elude police early Saturday morning. On Jan. 17 at 1:12 a.m., Trooper First Class Oles witnessed Robert R. Wirt, 21 of Hollywood, driving his motorcycle recklessly in the Solomons area, according to a press release from the Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack. Trooper Oles activated his emergency equipment in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop. Wirt ignored the officer and sped away reaching a speed of 103 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. A lookout was put in place for the vehicle in St. Mary’s County. Wirt was located and arrested for fleeing and eluding police; he was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center, according to the statement. Online records indicate an extensive charge sheet; Wirt has 18 separate charges against him, including two counts of an attempt by driver to elude uniformed police by means other than failing to stop and fleeing on foot; driving
vehicle on highway at a speed exceeding the limit; negligent driving; reckless driving; driver failure to obey properly placed traffic control device instructions; unsafe lane changing; failure to display license on demand; failure to display registration card on demand; driving/attempting to drive motor vehicle on highway without required license and authorization; operating motorcycle between lanes of traffic, adjacent lines of vehicles, rows of vehicles; holder of learner’s permit and driving without required supervision; driving vehicle in excess of reasonable and prudent speed on the highway; following a vehicle too closely; driver failing to give turn signal continuously during last 100’ of travel before turning; driver failure to use hand, arm, single lamp before turn or stop; failure to give required hand or arm signal for vehicle left turn; violating license restriction. Wirt is scheduled for a case trial March 3 at the Calvert County District Courthouse.
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Local detectives say that two young men, one an adult and one a juvenile, told police they had impersonated law enforcement agents after surveillance footage of their likenesses had been posted online. Witnesses at four separate establishments told police that Nicholas P. Gibson, 18, of Mechanicsville and another juvenile tried to pass themselves off as either law enforcement officers or bail enforcement agents, according to court papers. They were carrying “what at least two witnesses believed to be holstered firearms” as well as “police clothing and gear” to include “Fugitive Recovery Agent” badges. The two were driving around in a truck that was registered to the juvenile’s mother, charging documents read. They first came to the Food Lion Store and then a Papa John’s pizza store on Great Mills Road, though police said there was no direct impersonating of police at those locations but their clothes, gear and demeanor and questions they asked of people gave that impression. The two eventually came to the Seabreeze Restaurant on Sandgates Road where they began to ask about fights that had occurred there; when they were told that there had been no fights the two suspects left.
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It was here that police were told that the suspects had sported what appeared to be holstered weapons. They then made their way to a WaWa store where they accused a store clerk of illegal activity, police said in charging documents. Gibson faces two criminal counts of impersonating a police officer. The 16-year-old juvenile who accompanied him has also been charged with the same counts of impersonating a police officer, police said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Narcotics Officers on the Lookout for PCP
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Arrests involving the drug PCP (phencyclidine) are not common in St. Mary’s County, said the commander of the county sheriff’s office Vice/ Narcotics Unit Capt. Daniel Alioto, but it is likely only a matter of time before the drug becomes more prevalent. PCP, commonly used as a horse tranquilizer, often produces violent behavior in people who use it, including feelings of paranoia and dramatically increased strength and equally decreased feeling of pain, making them extremely dangerous and difficult to apprehend. Alioto said of the few cases where people have been arrested with PCP in their possession most have been from outside of the county. “We haven’t seen the resurgence like they have in Charles County and Prince George’s County,” Alioto told The County Times. “We’re seeing a case here or a case there. “But we absolutely are on the lookout for it.” Two high profile cases of PCP use in Charles County showed just how violence and PCP are often mutally
inclusive. In the latest case, Jan. 15, a man was accused of attacking a mother and her two-year-old daughter in La Plata after getting in the car with them both. James Ronald Lee, who was as a neighbor to the victims, police said, asked for a ride from the mother after telling her he believed his life was in danger. After getting into the car he began assaulting them both, police said, and even tried to gouge out the young girl’s eyes. Before police arrived on the scene several motorists had stopped to help the mother and had detained Lee on the ground. In another case about a week before another man had been arrested at a Charles County gas station for allegedly assaulting customers while completely naked. “It’s a concern because they almost always turn violent,” Alioto said of PCP abusers. He said it was likely only a matter of time before PCP cases increased here in St. Mary’s County. “Anything can happen,” Alioto said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Thursday, January 22, 2015
Pamper Your Pets
By Emily Charles Contributing Writer
Caring for pets can be a handful, especially when it comes to keeping their coats looking sharp. Fortunately, Shelley’s Pet Boutique in Hollywood offers unique, attentive grooming services to cats and dogs in need. “I work with dogs, cats, sometimes even rabbits if they need their toenails done,” said owner Shelley Burns. The boutique offers services including bathing, hair and skin treatments, nail care and even creative grooming, Burns said. While the boutique has a number of bathers, Burns herself is the only groomer, building familiarity between herself and the animal being groomed and allowing the animals she cares for to relax during their session, Burns said. A typical grooming session lasts between two and two-and-a-half hours, and sessions take place by appointment only, as the boutique is run from Burns’ home. “I started out when I was 15, working for another groomer as a bather. I began grooming when I was about 20 and I opened the business out of my house
about 25 years ago,” Burns said. “There was nothing like this when we first moved here, and we’ve been here awhile now. We have customers who have been with us for 15 to 16 years.” Burns enjoys the work she does and finds a sense of accomplishment in the impact she is able to have on the lives of the pets she grooms. “It’s really great when I feel like I’ve helped the animal, or like I’ve really made a difference in the quality of a dog’s life. If they come in here covered in fleas, for instance, and they leave without them and they’re comfortable, that leaves me really feeling good,” Burns said. Shelley’s Pet Boutique doesn’t have a pet supply shop, but grooming specials are available on the boutique’s Facebook page. For a limited time, clients who like the Facebook page and mention The County Times when booking a grooming appointment will receive $10 off the regular charge for their session, Burns said. If your pet needs a groomer, head to Shelley’s Pet Boutique for quality care that your pet won’t forget. For more information about Shel-
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Advance Auto Parts Opens First Store In Charlotte Hall
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both the professional installer and do-ityourself customers, announced today it will open its first store in Charlotte Hall at 30340 Three Notch Road, next to Wawa, Jan. 22. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be on Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Company officials said they chose this location for the store because it’s convenient to where their customers live and shop as well as the garages where they take their vehicles for repair. Rick Duke is the new General Manager and works with 15 other Team Members at the new Charlotte Hall location. An 11-year veteran of the automotive and retail sales industries, Mr. Duke has been
with the Advance Auto Parts Team for 11 years. He is ASE-certified, having passed stringent testing of his automotive knowledge by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. The new store offers customers a wide range of parts and recognized national brands as well as several free services. Store Team Members will provide free installation for your new windshield wipers and also offer a complimentary check of the vehicle’s electrical system and old battery, as well as provide free installation of a new battery with purchase on most vehicles. The store offers fast parts delivery to local commercial customers such as professional mechanics and garages. During regular store hours, customers may drop off used motor oil
and batteries for recycling – ensuring that these materials don’t end up in landfills where they could harm the environment. “Advance Auto Parts is committed to bringing our promise – service is our best part – to life not only for our customers, but also in the communities where our customers and Team Members live. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to announce a $1,000 check has been donated to JDRF,” said Rick Duke, General Manager for Advance Auto Parts. Vehicle know-how is made easier than ever by Advance. The Company’s web site, www.AdvanceAutoParts.com, offers articles, online videos and audio and video podcasts on the web site’s “Advance Know-How” section.
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Holiday Home Tour a Success
As we end this holiday season, the Board of Directors of Health Share of St. Mary’s extends heartfelt thanks to those who so generously took time out their busy schedules to open their hearts and homes to support the 20th Annual Holiday Home Tour and make it the huge success that it was. We say “thank you, thank you” to home owners Tom and Karla Matthews, Tim and Jennifer Blake Meyer, Tad and Julie Burk Greer, Dr. Lloyd Cox and Sharon Cox, Dr. Mark Whitten and Anna Austin and VADM (Ret) Joseph and Susan Dyer for opening your lovely homes for all to admire and enjoy. The hospitality extended to all and the loving attention to detail you took in decorating your homes for the holiday season was noted and appreciated by all.
Thank you also to Apple Basket, Lola Belle Co., Kevin’s Corner Kafe, Traditions of Loveville, Vintage Source, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, and PNC Bank for your support with advance ticket sales Thank you behind-the- scenes volunteers who include Lucy Barbour, Karen Brooks, Vicki Milburn and Linda Colina and Mary Leigh Harless for advertising; Anne Marum, Kathy Bell and The Printing Press for printing; Charlene Tsirigotis of Apple Basket for her hand crafted Christmas Wreath and Becky Benton for her hand quilted Table Runner donated for the raffle; The Enterprise for the feature article and all other community and church organizations that pub-
lished the Tour information. Lastly, and above all, we thank the 300 plus Home Tour faithful participants who were on the Tour and all others who could not take part but sent a donation for a total of $18,000.00. The Home Tour couldn’t and wouldn’t be a success without everyone involved! You make it possible for Health Share of St. Mary’s to continue to fulfill its mission to provide access to primary health care and funding for prescription medications at a minimal cost to those adults in need who qualify for these services. Ella May Russell
Concerning the Board of Education What is taking so long to rescind the resolution to remove Marilyn Crosby from the Board of Education? The longer this issue is ignored by the new board, the more they are condoning Sal Raspa’s wrongful allegations. In the letter to the State Board, Sal Raspa wrote that Marilyn Crosby received a reprimand for a 2011 incident; in fact half the letter is dedicated to it. The problem is that there is no reprimand because it doesn’t exist. In employment law a reprimand or a warning needs be documented, dated and signed by the individual receiving the reprimand. The signature isn’t agreeing with the reprimand, just acknowledging
receipt of the reprimand. When asked by the press about this magical reprimand, Sal Raspa declined to comment, saying that he was advised from legal counsel not to discuss the matter. Probably a smart thing considering if he spoke this lie to the press, his words would become slander. However, his actions in writing that letter do equate to defamation of character. The issue now that needs to be decided is if he was representing the Board of Education when he wrote his fictitious allegations. If he was, then the Board of Education is responsible for the lies spewed in that letter, and now takes on the responsibilities of Sal Raspa’s action. It
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It’s all over the news, per Democrat politicos and their adoring liberal media counterparts, one must not lump Islam into the equation of terrorism. It’s those darn splinter groups of lunatics trying to tarnish a great religion. They are responsible for the bombings, aircraft hijackings, rapes, tortures and beheading of their helpless victims. And while some terrorists operate in numbers, others prefer independence. Either way, don’t label them radical Islamists. Even as they’re being released, questions remain: Why are combatant Gitmo detainees provided a Koran and clothed in peculiar religious attire and headwear? Why are they provided prayer rugs? Why are they fed select foods of dietary observances? Taxpayers note; Arizona inmates under Sheriff Joe’s watch are afforded no such costly meals. In the aftermath of the most recent terrorist killings in France, some 40 world leaders recently met in a unity march. Such was to display a cohesiveness and resolve that would put evil doers on notice. Noticeably absent, was America’s President, her Vice President and her Secretary of State. A flat out no-show of American leadership. Perhaps, as alternative, America’s diplomacy could have saved face in the dispatching of Beyonce, Pit Bull or even Rev Al to enjoin the unity march. Any of these big guns would have clearly shown the bad guys we really mean business. Obviously an afterthought borne of conscience and bad publicity, our Secretary of State indeed devised a means of saving face, albeit a tad late. Purposed to give em’ a big hug and assure France we stood shoulder to shoulder with them in combating terrorism, he visited Paris on 16 Jan. And along with him came second stringer, James Taylor. Together,
the twain would convince the French of America’s friendship. Taylor sang and strummed his guitar while our Secretary of State rocked back and forth in time to the music. By gosh, this display of solidarity (resembling that of a vaudeville audition) would surely put the French at ease, and as well, those ad hoc 40 or so unity marchers. As future terrorists observed the arts and contemplated American decisiveness, disbelief aside, our theatrics sent shivers down their spines. Our Secretary of State recently exclaimed that America’s greatest threat was Global Warming/Climate Change. His freewill to deem creator God helpless to secure his own handiwork subsequently led him to an irrational ploy. He slyly purported a mandate from the Lord that we, Americans, must confront Climate Change, even as we strive to protect vulnerable majority Muslim countries. However contrived, no Holy Bible chapter and verse supportive of his declaration was provided. To date, purported Global Warming has murdered no innocent civilians, to include children, raped no young girls, nor committed any gruesome decapitations. Leadership’s goal of driving America down the broad pathway of fundamental transformation is three quarters accomplished. Today, are our allies, i.e., Israel, yet confident of our united stand? Do our haters still tremble at our might and resolve, or are we now seen as a nation of chumps? Blessed is that nation whose God is the Lord, Psalm 33:12. Thank you for this opportunity. Mechanicsville
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Helping Local Community A letter to the editor in a local newspaper drew my attention in the autumn of 2014 and I felt compelled to respond with my own letter of comment. The topic of the article was funding for teachers and the classroom which is a subject near and dear to my heart. My letter of comment discussed an initiative to raise funds to assist teachers and public schools and the possibility of someone interested to “run with the baton”. If you share my interest for a quality education for our children you will understand how good I felt when I read the Jan. 7 issue of the Enterprise this year. An article titled “Grants available for So. Md. Teachers” was brief and to the point and it explained that grants were available to help support teachers who spend their own money on supplies for the classroom. The organization that is generous enough to offer this grant is the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland. After reading the article I contacted Gretchen Hardman who is the executive director. We had a lengthy and very fruitful conversation and it appears that the foundation is in extremely competent hands. Gretchen is managing the foundation herself with no administrative help at the present time and that ensures me that the majority of the charitable funds are going to the people who actually need assistance. For the past several years I have received solicitations in the mail every day from some charitable organization. Many of them publicize and even flaunt the fact that they help people around the world and I’m sure the staff and cost to administer the funds is very high. So you have to ask yourself, “How much of my donation actually gets to the person who needs it”? Well here is your opportunity to give to a local organization that helps people of Southern Maryland and includes Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County. Rather than belabor you with details, I will simply state that a visit to the website for the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland will explain a lot. The foundation is prepared to help donors set up funds and endowments, and they also accept individual charitable donations in any denomination. The funds are used to provide grants for many worthwhile causes and a search of their website will provide a multitude of information concerning their role in Southern Maryland society. If you want to have a personal stake in the wellbeing of your community, consider giving to a local organization that can make a difference. I implore you to visit the website cfsomd.org or call Gretchen at 240-670-4483. Just imagine how good you will feel when you know that you have helped someone in need. What you spend for one dinner in restaurant or one round of drinks will go a long way to help support the community and it’s a good way to give something back to society. Remember that when you look at the “big picture”, you will find that as a community we are truly, “The Village”. Samuel R. (Sal) Pistachio Mechanicsville, Md.
To the Editor, Thursday, Jan. 15, your paper ran an article concerning lowering gas prices and the possible impact on tourism. I couldn’t help but wonder why back on January 8th when I had to go to LaPlata all the gas stations, Exxon, Shell, Wawa etc. were charging $2.12 when our local Wawa in California was charging $2.30, and Hollywood Burchmart was $2.32. Gas is always less expensive in LaPlata but usually by ten cents.
This particular day it was eighteen cents, which becomes significant. Waldorf charges the same as St. Mary’s stations, but for some unknown reason LaPlata really gets a break. Please put one of your crack reporters on this story, I’d like to know the reason. Paul Lawrence California, Md.
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The Commissioners of Leonardtown will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 4:15 p.m. at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, regarding Tax Map 32, Parcels 178 and 314. The purpose of the hearing will be to present for public review and to receive public comment regarding the request to rezone this parcel from Residential – Single Family (R-SF) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). Copies of the documents are available for public review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to be received by February 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
Commissioners of Leonardtown Notice of Public Hearing The Commissioners of Leonardtown will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, regarding a request for concept plan approval for the Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital Quad House project located at 41500 Doctors Crossing Road – Map 127, Parcel 527. The purpose of the hearing will be to present the project for public review and comment. Copies of the concept plan are available for review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to be received by February 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator
Commissioners of Leonardtown Notice of Public Hearing The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 4:05 p.m. at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, regarding Ordinance #168 – Revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The purpose of the hearing is to present for public review and comment changes to the Leonardtown Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to receive the recommendation from the Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission. Copies of the proposed Plan are available for review at the Leonardtown Town Office. The public is invited to attend and/or send written comments to be received by February 17, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator
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By Megan Conway Contributing Writer This year, the St. Mary’s County Public Schools Science and Engineering Fair is turning 55, with around 150 participants expected to show their projects. It will be held at Great Mills High School on Feb. 7. The fair has not always been this popular. At times the fair saw no more than around 30 entries, said St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair Board President Allan K. Hovland. “With all the encouragement on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) it is becoming much more popular,” Hovland said. Local students have not only been participating at a larger rate recently, but also succeeding. Many students successful in the St. Mary’s Fair will go on to regionals, where they have done very well recently, Hovland said. A limited number of grand award winners go on to the international science fair, sponsored by Intel. In the first 20 years of the St. Mary’s Fair, no student was able to reach this level, but in recent times, “we have one or two go every year,” Hovland said. One of the fair’s key sponsors and supporters is The Patuxent Partnership (TPP). Their mission statement reads: “The Patuxent Partnership works with government industry and academia on initiatives in science and technology, hosts programs of interest to NAVAIR and the broader DoD community, supports workforce development including education initiative and professional development.” Members consist of employees of the industry, government and academia. “The organization was originally established in response to BRAC and our mission was to pull together industry and community to look at ways to address issues that could make us vulnerable to BRAC,” said TPP Stem Outreach Coordinator Sarah Cannavo. “The evolution into STEM initiatives happened naturally as the base and workforce needs became more focused on STEM skillsets.” TPP, along with supporting the Science Fair, assists a variety of community programs throughout the year, including working with SMCPS on initiatives such as the Pax River Flight Academy. TPP also starts/helps “new initiatives get up and running,” says Cannavo. In the past six months, TPP assisted the starting of the Science Fair Mentorship Program and the Southern Maryland Math Circles program. Hovland and Cannavo each stress the importance and benefits of a strong county Science and Engineering Fair. In Hovland’s opinion, the fairs offer more than simply the STEM arena, pointing out the positives of students presenting their projects to judges and the public. Cannavo sees the fairs as excellent opportunities for getting kids interested in STEM principles. “Many students start competing in these fairs at the Middle School level and continue to participate throughout High School, and then go on to pursue careers in STEM fields.” Hovland, a 5-year-member of the TPP Board of Directors, said he is confident that TPP, a sponsor of select math and technology category prizes in the fair as well as a general supporter, will continue to stay involved with this event. “The challenge with the fair is that it is run by volunteers...All services for the fair are voluntary...We rely on organizations to make flat-out donations.” One way people can help is through purchasing advertisements in the fair program. These proceeds will help support activities in conjunction in the fair, and support some expenses for students moving on to the international fair. “The Science and Engineering Fairs are staffed with volunteers and can only exist/operate when supported by the community. Please consider supporting your local Science Fair,” Cannavo said. To make a contribution, if you are interested in judging (the Fair is still recruiting), or interested in purchasing an ad, contact Hovland or visit the Fair’s website at www.sm-sef.org. contributing@countytimes.net
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Schools Budget Wants More Than $100 Million From County By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The proposed budget for St. Mary’s County Public Schools system would have the county increase its local source funding by about $7 million to $101 million based on projected revenue increases for fiscal 2016, according to Interim Superintendent Scott Smith’s presentation to the Board of Education Jan. 16. Combined with local, state and federal funding and other revenue sources the requested schools budget for fiscal 2016 jumps to $201.6 million from last fiscal year’s $194.6 million in operating funds. Smith’s budget called for nearly $1 million in cuts to administration costs in the school system and increases instructional salaries and wages by $2.1 million to a total of $72.6 million. Smith said that the law governing maintenance of effort did not cover many of the coming expenses to the county schools system including negotiating expenses or opening new schools; because the system had only about 60 more students overall enrolled this year the amount maintenance of effort must increase was slight. “The county and the state are obligated to give us a small increase of about $600,000,”
Smith said. The budget also has an increase of $489,681 for textbooks and instructional supplies raising it to $2.97 million. Special education would get an increase of $461,102, while general student services would increase by $132,672. Some of the single biggest priorities for the budget include the opening of the new Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School in Leonardtown, which has an estimated recurring operating cost of $2 million. Smith’s interim administration also projects a $1 million increase in the costs for employee healthcare for fiscal 2016 and negotiations with contract employees could mean an increase of $ 4 million. The proposed budget estimates that opening the new elementary schools will mean an additional 30 new full time employees, 23 of them being regular teachers, two instructional resource teachers, pupil personnel worker and one speech language pathologist. The school is also set to have three special education teachers and four kindergarten-level paraeducators. guyleonard@countytimes.net
St. Mary’s Ryken Football Officially in WCAC for 2015 Season
With record-breaking seasons for the past three years, the St. Mary’s Ryken football team is poised for its first season in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. After playing independently for several years, SMR officially became a full-fledged member of the WCAC, considered one of the most competitive in the country, in mid-January. There are now eight teams in the conference, and SMR will pick up an additional three nonconference games to round out the 2015 season. “This is a great advancement for St. Mary’s Ryken athletics,” said Director of Athletics Joe Wysokinski. “We look forward to competing against the WCAC-affiliated schools across all sports. This conference shares the same direction of athletics and academic excellence. We have an athletics program at St. Mary’s Ryken that continues to be focused on our student-athletes providing them with a high-quality experience academically and athletically.” In three seasons under Head Coach Jerry Franks, SMR has won 22 of 29 games. Franks came on board with the program for the 2012 season and was named the All-County football coach of the year by “The Enterprise” for the
2013 and 2014 seasons. “We are very excited to become a member of the WCAC in football,” said Coach Franks. “This is the strongest conference from top to bottom in the region and will provide great exposure for our school and our players. The opportunity to gain recognition will help attract colleges and universities to our campus in their search of good students and players.” The Knights finished 7-2 overall in the 2014 season with wins against WCAC members Archbishop Carroll and Bishop McNamara and with a narrow loss to thendefending conference champion DeMatha Catholic. Six players on the 2014 squad were selected to the all-state team: offensive lineman Barnabas Baning and all-purpose selection Kyle Goddard to the second team; with honorable mentions going to defensive lineman Casey Bernard, kicker Gene Blair, offensive lineman Matthew Hunt, and running back Devin Montgomery, In addition to the all-state accolades, Kyle Goddard has been selected by the Big 33 committee to play in the June 2015 Big 33 All Star game held in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Kyle and his teammate Casey Bernard earned scholarships for and will play football at the Division I level next year at Old Do-
minion University. Franks’ first season saw the first winning one in the program’s history (7-3 overall) and the obliteration of several school records: most games won (7); longest winning streak (6); most wins at home in a single season (5); and most shutout victories in a single season (4). In 2013, the team set a school record for wins in a single season with eight. The WCAC football league is comprised of the following teams: Archbishop Carroll; Bishop McNamara; Bishop O’Connell; DeMatha Catholic; Good Counsel; Gonzaga; St. John’s; and St. Mary’s Ryken.
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Multiple Shootings Rock Lexington Park By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police have identified two men they say are persons of interest in the shootings that shook Lexington Park over the past three days. Antonio Wendell Chase and Sidney Antwan Strain were already wanted on charges not related to the recent shootings, police say. Chase, 29, was found in court Tuesday, law officers said when he came in to answer for another charge but Strain remains at large. Strain is wanted for a previous charge of first-degree assault. Capt. Terry Black, commander of the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigations Division, said Chase has not been charged in connection with the shooting but was interviewed Tuesday by local detectives. He is currently being held on a violation of probation charge, Black said. “Strain we’re still looking for, it’s still a very active investigation,” Black told The County Times Wednesday. The chief detective said police were still looking for other suspects they believe may have been involved in the shootings; the potential list of suspects continued to grow. “Everytime we interview someone we get someone
else,” Black said. “They’re either involved or those who know about it but haven’t come forward yet.” According to police the spate of shootings Photos by Guy Leonard started Jan. 17 when reports of a single shot fired came from Lucca Way in the Westbury The shootings that took place from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19 ranged all over Lexington Park community just off Great Mills Road. from Lucca and Maria ways in Westbury off of Great Mills Road to the Sign of the Police said there were no injuries found but Whale liquor store on Route 235. Two male victims, one described as being in guarded condition, both made their some evidence was recovered. The next day at about 2:45 p.m. deputies ways to the Sheetz gas station and convenience store at the intersection of Great came to Ronald Drive for the reports of shots Mills Road and Route 5 where they received emergency treatment. being fired by multiple suspects; police believe into the Sheetz gas station when he saw police and medical at least one round struck a vehicle. personnel treating Neal. A little more than four hours later deputies came to the Maxwell Jason Heyliger, 35, of Lexington Park told poSheetz gas station at the corner of Route 5 and Great Mills lice that as he was exiting the Sign of the Whale liquor store Road to investigate the shooting of a victim. Police investi- on Route 235 that two rounds struck his vehicle with one of gation found that the victim, Jeremy Devon Neal, 21, was the bullets striking his hand. on North Essex Drive when a dark colored car passed by The following day on Jan. 19 at 1 a.m. shots rang out on and someone fired a single shot that struck him in the upper Maria Way in Lexington Park, part of the Westbury Combody. munity, apparently aimed at the residence the unknown susNeal’s friends put him in a vehicle to drive him to the pects drove by. Police say no one was struck as a result of local hospital but stopped at the convenience store to call the last shooting. 911. Nicole Timms, the property manager of the Westbury Neal was flown out by Maryland State Police helicopter Community Association, said the community was still reelwith life threatening injuries. ing from a shooting back in September when an unknown Just as Neal was being flown out another victim drove black male walked up to three women who were out talking and opened fire on them, striking one. The suspect has not been found. The latest shootings, many of which took place in her community, have only heightened the fear, she said. “Everybody’s terrified,” Timms told The County Times. “Terrified and confused.” Timms said the association has acted swiftly in recent months to hire off-duty police officers to quell the amount of loitering, drug dealing and nuisance crimes that have plagued the area. “I thought we put the work in to make Westbury safer,” Timms said. “I thought we were past this.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Obituaries
Anthony Francis Holt, 48
Anthony Francis Holt, 48, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on Jan. 10 at his home in Leonardtown Md. Anthony was born on May 5, 1966 to the late Herbert Lee Courtney and the late Agnes Ceceil Courtney. He graduated from Chopticon High School in 1985, and immediately began working. Anthony was a very hardworking man who always took great pride in his work. Over the last 30 years Anthony had worked in housekeeping at the Patuxent Inn Hotel, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Patuxent River Naval Base. He also worked for over five years as a tree trimmer for Aspun Tree Company. The last two years he was employed with St. Mary’s County Public Schools and Food Lion. Anthony was a diehard Washington Redskins fan that had a heart of gold and a beautiful smile for everyone that he meet for no one was ever a stranger to him. He had a very close and loving relationship with his sister and brothers. They were always together and enjoyed spending time as a family. They had and undeniable special bond with each other. Anthony was a very honorable person. He stepped in as a father figure for his two nieces (Markya Courtney and Savannah Rand) after the death of his brother Mark, in 2008. He was always there for them and did whatever needed to be done. He especially loved taking them on adventurous trips to the county fair. Anthony truly enjoyed sharing quality time during the holidays with his aunts and uncles. He especially enjoyed hanging out with his best friend at the Banks house. Anthony really adored the presence of his aunts Evangeline Holt, Dinnette Briscoe, Linda Berry, Jacqueline James, Sara Holt and Rose Holt and uncles David Holt, Robert Holt, Wayne Berry, Michael Berry and Dickie Berry. Anthony is survived by one sister Sherlene Courtney (John) of Great Mills Md. and four brothers Herbert Wayne Courtney (Bernita) of Great Mills Md., James Mathew Courtney (Bernice) Waldolf Md., John Columbus Courtney and Joseph Alexander Courtney of Leonardtown Md. He also leaves to memory a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many other family and friends that loved him dearly. Including a loving God son Justin Butler. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents Herbert Lee Courtney and Agnes Ceceil Courtney, grandparents Joseph Edward and Elsie Frances Berry and John C. Holt and Carrie E. Mason Holt, and his brother Mark Darnell Courtney. Family united with friends on Tuesday, Jan. 20 for visitation at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, Md. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Betty Frances Cradle, 64 Betty Frances Cradle, 64, was called home to eternal rest on Jan. 10 at Georgetown University Hospital. Betty was born Nov. 29, 1950 in Washington, DC, the 8th of 10 children, to Samuel H. Cradle and the late Annie Cradle. When she was very young, they moved to St. Mary’s County, Md., where she was raised and educated; graduating from Chopticon High School in 1967. She had a strong work ethic, and upon graduation worked at Banneker School as a Special Education Paraeducator. She later moved to DC where she resided for many years, always living in the same apartment building close to her parents or sister,
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whom she loved dearly. While there, she held positions as a Telephone Operator for C&P, an assistant at a Law Office, and a Clerk for the Post Office. She later returned to St. Mary’s County, and worked as a School Bus Aide before becoming ill. Throughout her life, Betty was constantly referred to as the “mother hen”; she tried to take care of everyone. Her unselfishness was always evident to family, friends and strangers alike. Even when she only had a little, she always tried to give something. If you knew of her sacrifice and tried not to take it, you quickly learned “no” was not an option, not to Betty. She was “tough as nails”, and fearless. Although short in stature at 5 feet, Betty was gigantic in personality, strength, and will. She was known for her bold fashion sense, her love of cars, especially mustangs, her ability to beat most guys at drag racing, her beautiful calligraphy and drawings, love of cooking, love of the color blue and seashells and outstanding dancing skills. There are numerous stories of how she won hand-dancing competitions, with or without a partner; “did the matrix”; and danced a young man, who foolishly thought she was no competition, “out of his shoes”. What she loved more than anything else in this world was her son, Shamar and grandchildren, Londyn and X’Zavier. They were the lights of her life and her reason for living! She kept thousands of pictures and videos of them and shared them with any and every one that came into her presence. There was a reciprocated glow and smile every day she saw “her boy” or the grandkids come through her door. Betty was really family-oriented. She kept in touch with all her siblings, nieces and nephews through phone, email or Facebook. She would get excited about every family gathering and even in failing health, would have to be forced out of the kitchen because she always wanted to help cook or clean up while everyone else enjoyed themselves. She would work so hard that she would sometimes be sick for days or weeks after, but wanted to contribute. Betty had several health scares throughout her life including battling liver failure for the last ten years and cancer. She amazed numerous doctors, who admitted that they did not know how she was still living. Throughout her years of sickness and several extended trips to Georgetown University Hospital, she kept a never-ending smile on her face and never complained. She appreciated the several visitors over the years, especially her niece Sonya (Toni) who fought hard to get her the best care. Her faith, instead of wavering after constant trials and tribulations, got stronger. She would proclaim that “it will be all that it needs to be”. She always shared inspirational thoughts and sayings and even at her sickest, found time to pray, not just for herself, but for all of her family and friends. The doctors and nurses at Georgetown loved her. Many would stop by her room and talk to her as if they were old friends. Many of them proclaimed that she was their favorite and got emotional upon seeing her come back with deteriorating health. She was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Cradle; brothers, James Cradle, Kenneth Cradle, Stephen Cradle and sister, Sheila Cradle. She leaves to cherish her beautiful, strong memory her beloved son, Shamar Hickman (Thomesha); 2 cherished grandchildren, Londyn and X’Zavier Hickman; her dear father, Samuel H. Cradle; brothers, Marvin Cradle (Angel), Dorian Cradle (Agnes) and Samuel Ronald Cradle; sisters, Martha Bradley, Charlotte Somerville (Blaine) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family united with friends on Friday, Jan. 16 for visitation at 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Gospel Tabernacle of Prayer Church, 24516 Budds Creek Road, Clements, Md.
20624. Interment followed at Galilee United Methodist Cemetery, Rt. 247 (Oakville), Mechanicsville, Md. 20659.
Betty Lou Loeffler, 73 Betty Lou Loeffler, 73, of Mechanicsville, Md. and formerly of Brandywine, Md. passed away on Jan. 10 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Md. She was born on Aug. 28, 1941 in Remington, Va. to the late James Edward and the late Annie Pearl (Figgins) Edward. Betty retired as a substitute public school teacher for Prince George’s County and later worked in special education and with the guidance counselor at Gwynn Park High School in P.G. County. She also worked as a dispatcher with a moving company for two years. Later Betty went on to substitute at Lettie Dent Elementary School in St. Mary’s County. Betty enjoyed spending weekends with her husband boating and taking walks with her children. Betty was an Arizona Cardinal’s fan. Betty is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas William Loeffler, Sr.; children, Thomas William Loeffler, Jr. (Joanne), Steve T. Loeffler and Sharon M. Moore (Randy, Sr.); two grandchildren, Daniel Moore and Randy Moore, Jr. “RJ”; and two great grandchildren, James Moore and Hailey Moore. Family and friends were received to celebrate Betty’s life during a viewing and visitation on Monday, Jan. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A Funeral Service began at 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Md. 20623. Memorial contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. Condolences may be made to the family at: www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com
Jo Anne Poe, 58 Jo Anne Poe, 58, of Lexington Park, Md., passed away peacefully on the morning of Jan. 12, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Aug. 17, 1956, in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of Marguerite Taylor Goddard and the late Joseph Allan Goddard. She married the love of her life, Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Poe on Sept. 13, 1986 and they shared 28 wonderful years together. Jo Anne is survived by her adopted daughter Kimmie Sterbenz (Ken) of Hollywood, Md. and very special friends Sondra and Ernie Graves of Mechanicsville, Md. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her brother, Joseph Allan Goddard (Doris) of Lusby, Md., sister, Karen Sue Rice of Detroit, Mich., Sisters in law and Brothers in law; Patsy Stocking (Les), Donnie Poe (Patty), Betty Johnson (Willie), and Lisa Tennison Goddard. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Coates Goddard of Rock Hill, S.C. Jo Anne was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md., and graduated from Great Mills High School in 1974. She worked as a Business Financial Manger for the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center for 28 years. Jo Anne, also affectionately known as
“Jo”, “Miss Jo”, & “Jo Poe” by those who loved her, was truly one-of-a-kind and a friend to all. She was a giver and had the heart of a giant. She loved helping others in any way she could. Throughout her courageous battle with cancer, she maintained a positive attitude, always upbeat, and willing to comfort others, reaffirming the wonderful person she was. She enjoyed spending time with her family & friends, especially going out to dinner and having fun with them. She loved playing Keno and gambling, specifically playing the slot machines. She loved watching football and baseball and took great pride in the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Orioles. She was a social butterfly and never met a stranger. If you met her once, you were her friend for life. She was special and brought so much love and joy to those who knew her. She touched many people and we are all better just by knowing her. Her family, friends & beloved Poodle, Pierre were her greatest blessings. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at 42850 St. John’s Road Hollywood, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 1041 Rt. 3 North Building A. Gambrills, Md. 21054, and/or St. Mary’s Hospice P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
Wayne Arthur Spruce, 85 Wayne Arthur Spruce, 85, of Lexington Park, Md., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at his residence in Lexington Park, Md. He was born on Oct. 3, 1929 in Cook County, Texas to the late Edward Spruce and late Lovis Mullens Ryckman Spruce. Wayne served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He would often talk about being in places such as Guantanamo Bay, Japan and Newfoundland. He was awarded The China Service Medal, Korean Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the Navy Occupational Medal. He retired Honorably after 20 years of dedicated service. He worked at Giant Food as a Meat Cutter for 20 years. Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and reading the Bible. Wayne was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Marguerite Mary Spruce; his son, Lewis Wheeler II; his daughter, Constance Ruth Merendino; and his brother, Junior. Wayne is survived by his sons, John Wayne Wheeler (Alice), Harry James Wheeler (Martha), James Michael Wheeler; daughters, Janice Lynn Stewart (Steven); grandchildren, Amber Sandberg, Tiffany Wheeler, Aryana Treweek, Louis Wheeler, III, Lauren Wheeler, Brian Wheeler, Theresa Weicht, Michael Wheeler, James Wheeler, Christopher Wheeler, Anthony Merendino, Lisa Merendino, Dawn Burroughs, Tina Wright and Lori Jean; great-grandchildren, Angel Aquino, Abigail Treweek, Aryana Wheeler, Queshaun James, Jr., John Anthony James, Jacob Wheeler, Lindsey Wheeler, Dekota, Sarah, Abigail Wheeler, Kenney Aicher, Erica Aicher, Nicole Aicher, Ashley, Lexi and Ava Wright, Michael Gregory, Haley and Chase Burroughs, Peyton, Bella; and his sister, Evelyn Newsom. Family received friends for a Wayne’s Visitation on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. Funeral Service started at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home with Pastor Wrink Shelton. Interment followed at Trin-
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Donald Eugene Graves Jr., 69 Donald Eugene Graves, Jr., 69, of Charlotte Hall, Md. and formerly of College Park, Md. passed away on Jan. 12 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Md. He was born on April 27, 1945 in Prince Frederick, Md. to the late Donald Eugene Graves and the late Audrey (Essex) Graves. Donald served in the Army during Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion Post in College Park, Md. He retired as a brick layer due to disability from a car accident. Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald is survived by his four sisters, Cindy Hanna, Joyce Fritze, Mary Burtnick and Kay Ludlow; one brother, James Graves; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received to celebrate Donald’s life during a Memorial Gathering on Friday, Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to noon at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A Memorial Service will begin at noon on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Md. 21032. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. Condolences may be made to the family at: www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com
Virginia May Bos, 90 Virginia May (Link) Bos, 90, of St. Mary’s City, Md. passed away on Jan. 16 at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Callaway, Md. She was born on Feb. 12, 1924 in Minong, Wis. to the late Earl J. Link and the late Lillian A. (Jesse) Link. She met her future husband Marvin while in high school in Wisconsin. They were married in December 1942 in Georgia while Marvin was serving in the U.S. Navy. They enjoyed 62 years together before Marvin’s death in 2005. Most of Virginia’s adult life was spent in St. Mary’s County coming here in 1945. She enjoyed caring for her family and taking care of her home. She worked principally at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Md. retiring in 1974 as chief projects office secretary, Weapons System Test Division. Later in life she and her husband spent several years in Bradenton, Florida. In addition to her parents, Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Marvin K. Bos; and three of her siblings, Wilford Link, Francis Link and Marjorie Haugen. Virginia is survived by her son, Richard A. Bos (Catherine); two grandchildren, Jennifer Donaldson (Scott) and Brian Bos (Valerie); seven grandchildren, Weston, Tanner, Cody, Abigail, Nicholas, Emily and Christopher; and sister, Gladyce Denninger. Arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A private burial will take place in Wisconsin at a later date. Memorial contributions in Virginia’s
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memory may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or Hospice of Calvert County, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678. Condolences may be made to the family at: www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com
Aloysius Andrew “Al” Israel, 96 Aloysius Andrew “Al” Israel, 96, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. He was born on April 6, 1918 in Gallitzin, PA. He was the son of the late Vendelin Israel and Johanna Ulmanek Israel. Aloysius proudly served in the United States Army from September 1936 to his honorable discharge in October 1945 as a Sergeant. His service entitled him to the European-African Middle Eastern Service Medal. On Dec. 5, 1943, he married his beloved wife, Helen Barbara Israel in Gallitzin, Pa. Together they celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage before her passing in September 1994. He worked for the Federal government until his retirement in 1971 as an accountant. He is survived by his children, Louis Israel of Leonardtown, Md. and David Israel of Silver Spring, Md. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph A. Israel, John Israel, Josephine Israel, and Anne Israel Windslow. Family received friends for Aloysius’ Life Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien at noon. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Joyce Elaine Mullinax, 78 Joyce Elaine Mullinax, 78, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on Jan. 14 in Washington D.C. She was born Nov. 11, 1936 in Washington DC to the late Russell Wm. And Cora Walker Netherton. Besides her parents she is predeceased by her grandson, Cheyne Eyre and a brother Joe. Joyce is survived by her husband, John Lee “Jack” Mullinax, and devoted mother of Jeffrei Dunagan (Buddy), Janet Brady (Kevin), and JoAnn Pitcher (Jerry). Grandmother of Buddy Dunagan, Jr., LeAnn Clifton, Craig Dunagan, David Dunagan, Stephanie Eyre and Joe Candido. Great Grandmother of eight, she is also survived by her siblings, Jon, Jim and Jan. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. on Tuesday Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to the time of her Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Condolences maybe left on rauschfuneralhomes.com.
John Ramos Jr., 94 John Ramos, Jr., 94, of Lexington Park, Md. passed away on Jan. 16 in Callaway, Md. Born on December 10, 1920 in Terceira, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Francisca DeMello
and Joao Pimentel Ramos. John was the loving husband of the late Hazel DeSilva Kennedy Ramos whom he married on February 7, 1953 in Holy Face Catholic Church in Great Mills, Md. John is survived by his children: John Ramos, III of Oakdale, Conn., Hazel Catherine Ramos Reece of Kona, Hawaii, Frances Augusta Ramos Verbruggen of Portland, Ore., Mary Anne Ramos of Baltimore, Md., and 7 grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings; Hazel Murray of New Bedford, Mass. and Albert Ramos of Fairhaven, Mass. John served in the United States Navy from July 20, 1942 to Feb. 28, 1946, while serving in the Navy he earned the World War, II Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. John owned and operated his own Locksmith Company. The family received friends on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. with prayers recited at 3 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 19 at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Lexington Park, Md. with Father Marco Schad officiating. Interment will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. in Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, Md. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
Mary “Lucille” Tennyson, 89 Mary “Lucille” Tennyson , 89 of Avenue, Md. passed away on Jan. 14 at her residence. Born Feb. 26, 1925 in Leonardtown, Md. , she was the daughter of the late Clarence F. and Loretta A. Banagan Mattingly. Lucille was the loving wife of the late George S. Tennyson, Jr. whom preceded her in death on May 21, 1977. She is survived by her daughter Judy Delahay of Avenue, Md., two grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son inlaw Jimmy Delahay. Lucille was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and graduated from Margaret Brent High School. Lucille was the Assistant Post Master in Leonardtown for many years. She loved reading books. Contributions in memory of Lucille may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650 and/or Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, Md. 20609. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
Edgar Leroy (Eddie) Wood, 79 Eddie, a Mechanicsville resident lost his life after a long battle with diabetes and coronary artery disease on Jan. 13. He was the son of James LeRoy and Elizabeth Stevens Wood also of Mechanicsville. Both parents preceded him in death. Eddie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Evelyn Adams Wood of Mechanicsville. A son, Joel Glenn (Jodie) Wood of Dallas, Texas, his wife Tracy and three grandchildren Blair, Taylor & Brooke. Also his daughter Jill Elaine Wood Broome of Panama City Beach,
Fla., her husband Patrick and three grandchildren, Wesley (Casey), Ally and Chase. Surviving siblings are Weldon Wood (Pat), Marvin Wood (Tillie), Glenn Wood (Sherry) and Maxine Wood Spence (Harry) and many nieces and nephews. Eddie was born Jan. 12, 1936 in Asheville, N.C. and then continued his life journey in Maryland and Florida. He grew up on a farm in Oraville and graduated from MBHS with the class of 1953. After graduation he left the farm and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as a military police officer and communications chief for three years. After his military life he returned briefly to Mechanicsville to marry his HS sweetheart (Mary Evelyn Adams). With his new bride they moved to FL where he became a Florida State Trooper, a job he dearly loved. His law enforcement training was held on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. Besides his law enforcement duties Eddie had many special assignments during his tenure as a Florida State Trooper. He was assigned to Lloyd Bridges during the TV series Sea hunt which was filmed at Silver Springs in Ocala, Fla. He was selected as personal assistant for ExPresident of the U.S., Herbert Hoover at the Lake Okeechobee dike dedication in his name. Also assigned as personal assistant to Alabama Governor George Wallace at the Southern Governor’s conference in Miami Beach, as well as assigned to Elvis Presley during the filming of the movie “Follow that Dream”, filmed in Crystal River, Fla. One of his favorite assignments every year was the Daytona 500 NASCAR race. Junior Johnson and Bobby Allison were his favorite drivers. He gave up his years as a FL State Trooper and returned to Mechanicsville where he and his wife Mary Evelyn purchased and operated a general/grocery store in the old village of Mechanicsville for 15 years. After selling the business he worked for the Federal Government as a Department of Defense Police Officer until his retirement in 1998. Among his community activities he was a charter member of the Mech. Moose Lodge #495, a member of American Legion post #221 Avenue, and a former member of the Mech. Lions Club. Eddie enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting and softball. He was very proud of his family, loved them dearly, and most of all enjoyed being Pop-Pop. Pallbearers are Jodie Wood, Taylor Wood, Wesley Pavlicek, Weldon Wood, Marvin Wood, Glenn Wood, and Harry Spence. Honorary are Patrick Broome, Rick Wood, Craig Spence, Gene Pavlicek, Rob McCoy, Ronnie Downs, Lee Downs, and Charlie Mills. The family received friends, Friday, Jan. 16 at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 17 in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, Md. with Father Charles Gallagher officiating. Eddie will be laid to rest at the Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mechanicsville Rescue Squad or ACTS Medical Supply Store, PO Box 54, Bushwood, Md. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
In Our Community
Rock Club Celebrates 25th Annual Show
The Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club will hold its 25th Annual Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The goal of the event, co-sponsored by the Clearwater Nature Center and the Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club, is to generate local interest in geology and the earth sciences as well as to bring rock and mineral enthusiasts together for mutual educational opportunities. Visitors can see colorful and unique displays of minerals, crystals, geodes, fossils and other rocks related to the earth sciences. Enjoy browsing through 200 tables of exhibitors and vendors selling a vast assortment of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, crystals, meteorites, jewelry findings and tools. Free demonstrations of gold panning, jewelry making, flint knapping and the lapidary arts will be held throughout the day. A fluorescent display (rocks that glow in the dark under UV light) is a popular attraction every year. Kids can dig for free in a “mini-mine” for keepsake fossils. In a special hands-on booth, kids will also have the opportunity to learn how fossils are formed by making one of their own. Scouts can earn achievements in geology (e.g. Cub Scout Belt Loops, Boy Scout Merit Badges). Door prizes will be awarded every 30 minutes throughout the show. There is easy access from the I-495 Beltway via MD Rt. 4 and free convenient, parking. Admission is $5; $4 for seniors (65+) and for students (1217); free for children under 12 and Scouts in uniform. More details, directions and additional $1 off admission coupon available on club website www.SMRMC.org. For more information, call Michael Patterson at (301) 297-4575.
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The Maryland State Arts Council and The St. Mary’s County Arts Council Announce the Winner, 2nd and 3rd Place Finishers of the 2015 Poetry Out Loud St. Mary’s County-wide Competition High School Students in St. Mary’s County Compete in National Poetry Recitation Contest
The Maryland State Arts Council and The St. Mary’s County Arts Council announces winner and other finalists of the County –wide Competition for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. They are: Sage Burch, Leonardtown High School– First Place; Brian Bizier, St. Mary’s Ryken High School - Second Place; and Sarah Havrilla, Kings’s Christian Academy - Third Place. Sage Burch will go on to compete at the Regional Competition which will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015, 1 – 3 p.m. at St. Johns College, 60 College Avenue, Annapolis, Md. For directions go to: www.msac.org/ node/62672. The competition, presented in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. On January 13, 2015, high school students from, Kings Christian Academy, Leonardtown High School and St. Mary’s Ryken High School participated in the Poetry Out Loud County competition at the Cole Cinema Auditorium in the Student Center at St Mary’s College. The County competition celebrated its seventh year and with 6 student competitors and 3 of the 5 high schools in the County participating. Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country. Poetry Out Loud uses a pyramid structure. Beginning at the classroom level, winners advance to a school-wide competition, then to county, then regional then state competition, and ultimately to the National Finals in Washington, DC. Since POL began in 2005, more than 2.5 million students from 7,500 high schools have participated. That’s 2.5 million students who have learned at least one poem by heart. Poetry Out Loud Awards The winner of the Poetry Out Loud Maryland finals will receive $200, and the winner’s school will receive a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books. The first runner-up will receive $100, with $200 for his or her school library. The Maryland champion of the Poetry Out Loud will also receive an all-expenses-paid trip (with a chaperone) to compete in the National Finals in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2015. The Poetry Out Loud National Finals will bestow a total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends, with a $20,000 award for the Poetry Out Loud National Champion.
About the National Endowment for the Arts The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. To date, the NEA has awarded more than $4 billion to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. To join the discussion on how art works, visit the NEA at arts.gov. About the Poetry Foundation The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience. The Poetry Foundation seeks to be a leader in shaping a receptive climate for poetry by developing new audiences, creating new avenues for delivery, and encouraging new kinds of poetry through innovative literary prizes and programs. For more information, please visit www.poetryfoundation.org About the St. Mary’s County Arts Council The mission of the St. Mary’s County Arts Council is to invest in the arts and to increase the awareness of the value of the arts in our County. Providing a rich cultural experience increases the economic impact in our community. Our vision is to provide leadership to arts organizations and artists, encourage new creative endeavors by artists and arts organizations in St. Mary’s County and to invest in the cultural treasures specific to Southern Maryland. Visit www.stmaryartscouncil.com for more information.
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Thursday, January 22, 2015
St. Mary’s Riding Club Welcomes New Officers
The St. Mary’s Riding Club installed officers at their annual meeting in January at the Olde Breton Inn. Pictured from left are Karenan Smart, Vice President; Peg Johnson, Treasurer; Karen Runde, Secretary; and President, Kathy Glockner. Founded in 1968, the club is the oldest riding club in the county providing members trail rides, education programs, and special events. The club’s community outreach program includes providing new equestrian books and DVD’s to the library, organizing riding clinics, and managing the County Fair Horse Show.
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LIBRARY ITEMS
Library Group on GoodReads
The St. Mary’s County Library now has a GoodReads Group open to the public! See what your friends are reading, keep track of what you’ve read, make a to-read list and discuss with others. The St. Mary’s County Library GoodReads Group can be found at tinyurl.com/ stmarysgoodreads.
Rosa Parks at your Library!
All ages are welcome to see Janice Curtis Greene, Master Storyteller and Historical Interpreter, performing as Rosa Parks to help participants relive the Civil Rights movement at the Lexington Park branch on Feb. 7 starting at 10:30 a.m. This program is free, and is co-sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Branch of the NAACP, Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC) and the Minority Outreach Coalition.
Friends of the Library Need Donations
The Friends of the Library annual book sale will be March 13 through 15 at the County Fairgrounds. The Friends are accepting donations of books in good condition or text books less than 5 years old. Please bring your donations to the Friends of the Library Book Donation Room, Leonardtown branch. Drop off hours are
In Our Community
Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support Group Monthly Meeting The Southern Maryland Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support Group will hold its regular meeting in Leonardtown on Jan. 25. The local Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support Group includes girls from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties who meet monthly to share the challenges associated with scoliosis treatment. The participants currently wear braces which include: Boston (23 hours daily), Providence (nightly) and Rigo Cheneau braces. The Chapter is proud to also include members who experienced successful outcomes with nightly and daily bracing, as well as those who are just 2-months and 4 years post-surgery. This peer-led forum provides mutual support and encouraging acceptance to empower teens on this challenging path. The members recognized their good fortune with access to cutting edge treatment and affordable surgical options. Through the affiliation with the national Curvy Girls organization, the girls discovered that many across the globe are not as lucky. They launched several fundraising efforts in 2014 including a Rita’s Italian Ice Night and a Fun Pasta event which earned more than $500 to benefit Victoria,
a 14 year old girl, from Ghana, East Africa who desperately needs spinal fusion surgery to correct her scoliosis. Proceeds from the profits will be used in the fund to help Victoria. The Curvy Girls identified a goal of $5,000 by the end of 2015 in hopes of making a small dent in the $20,000 cost of surgery in Ghana for Victoria. Sara Cochran, now a senior at Leonardtown High School, and Anna Staats, now a sophomore at Great Mills High School, organized the Southern Maryland Chapter of Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support Group in 2010. They are proud of the success of the local group and hope to reach out to others girls looking to share the unique emotional and physical challenges faced by those diagnosed with Scoliosis. Curvy Girls is an international network of peer-led, teen support groups that meet in person and electronically. Over the past few years, the chapters have spread throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Great Britain and Australia. For specific details of the meeting on Jan. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., contact Sara Cochran at curvygirlsofsm@gmail. com or 301-475-1759.
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Valentine Crafternoon at Lexington Park branch
Lexington Park branch will hold a Valentine themed Crafternoon. All ages are invited to make Valentine crafts and cards on Feb. 6 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies will be provided.
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Storytimes at all three branches have resumed for 2015 including Baby Steps Storytimes, Toddler, Wiggle-Giggle and Pre-School. For the full schedule of storytimes, go to the library website www.stmalib.org/kids/kids-program/.
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January Month Long Know the Rules - Boat Safely Trinity Lutheran Church (46707 S. Shangri La Dr., Lexington Park) Although our winter so far has been bitingly cold and windy, summer and boating season are just around the corner. Get ready now by attending the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron’s “America’s Boating Course” where you will be taught the ABCs of Safe Boating. The first course of the year starts Feb. 3, and is designed to educate recreational sail or power boaters, personal watercraft riders, fisherman and hunters on the rules and regulations of safe boating. The course can lead to attainment of the Boating Safety Certification Card, required to be carried if you were born on or after July 1,1972, and are operating a motorized water vessel in Maryland. The course is six-weeks and begins each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. and lasts two hours. The cost is $35 and a free six-month trial membership in the United States Power Squadron is included. Additional family members are $10. Payment may be made by cash or check on the night of the first class. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve a seat and to ensure that enough courseware materials are available. Go to www.usps. org/localusps/patuxent. For information on the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron, or this and other courses taught by the Squadron, call 301-4753883 or Hal Willard, the ABC instructor, at 301-904-7265. Yoga Classes All Saints Episcopal Church (21569 Oakley Rd., Avenue) – Mondays 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. YOGA Classes, first time offered in the Seventh District. Instructor, Lynn Burton. Mondays 9 a.m. (floor) and 11 a.m. (chair). Lynn’s classes have been popular in other parts of the county for over 10 years. No experience required. All Saints Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Oakley Rd., Avenue Md. The Parish Hall is newly renovated and an exciting new social and educational venue in the community. Donations are accepted to support the Hall. Call 301-769-2235 for more information. Holiday Dreaming Art Show North End Gallery, 41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown — 5 to 8 p.m. The North End Gallery will continue their show “ Holiday Dreaming” through the month of January. The busy holidays are coming to a close but you can still spend some special time at the gallery enjoying the works of art presented by the members for your consideration. For more information, visit www.northendgallery.org or call 301-475-3130. Artists In Action Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) Jan. Exhibit: Artists In Action: Artists in their natural habitat—Jan. 17 through March 3. Annmarie’s spectacular Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios, providing a serene retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new works, display and sell their work, to network with other artists, and to share their creative process with visitors. Come observe artists as they work in their temporary studios at the Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Visitors can watch, learn, interact and ask questions and even in some cases, become engaged in the project. All artists have been asked to create a hands-on experience for guests. Some options include inviting guests to experiment with your materials and/or process, or to design a collaborative work of art
that guests will help create. For additional information call 410-326-4640.
Thursday, Jan. 22 The Mother County Republicans January meeting Golden Corral Restaurant (22606 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) – 7 to 8 p.m. Guest Speaker: Doug Howard, Chairman of the Maryland Rural Counties Coalition. Join us at 6:15 p.m. for dinner. For more information email mothercountyreps@yahoo.com. Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 10 to 11 a.m. Ocean Animals! Octopus, otter, osprey and oyster are just a few of the animals that live in or near the ocean. Could you open a box with suction cups or stay dry without a raincoat? Let’s do some experiments to see how these animals adapt to ocean living. For children 3 – 5 years old and their caregivers. CMM members are now free: $5 for non-members. For more information, call 410-326-2042.
Friday, Jan. 23 Field Trip Elms Environmental Center (49300 St. James Church Rd., Dameron) – 7 p.m. “Owl Prowl at the Elms” Leaders: Bob Boxwell and Margarita Rochow Come “call out” the owls at the Elms in this great Friday night family event. Dress warmly in “quiet” clothing; event will be canceled if night is too rainy or windy. We will meet in the “hunters” parking lot to the right of the gate to the Environmental Education Center. Register for the event with Bob Boxwell 410-610-5124 or Bobboxwell@hotmail.com HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Concert Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) – doors open 7 p.m. SMTMD will sponsor a HomeSpun CoffeeHouse concert featuring the Sometime Sisters, a dynamic group delivering sweet tunes and sassy smile. Born in the wrong decade but fond of the internet, these fine ladies write and perform their tunes under the influence of the way back and the thoroughly modern, all the while playing more instruments than they have hands. They are a distinctive and eclectic treat for eyes and ears alike. They perform a mix or original tunes, old time jazz, and bawdy bluegrass. Instruments are passed among the band members including guitar, ukulele, mandolin, violin, banjo, percussion, and upright bass. Nor are they afraid of either accordion or kazoo! They feature Kris Consaul (vocals, guitar, uke, banjo, bass, banjolin), Aislin Kavaldjian (vocals, violin, mandolin, banjo, bass), Jeremy Cooney (banjo, bass, guitar) and Branden Hickman on percussion. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Refreshments are available (donation requested). For more information and directions, go to www. smtmd.org Spaghetti Dinner All Saints Episcopal Chruch (21569 Oakley Rd., Avenue) – 5 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, Jan. 23, beginning at 5 p.m. To celebrate the newly renovated Parish Hall. Adults $13, Children 11 and under $8, children 5 and under voluntary donation. The Parish Hall is newly renovated and an exciting new social and educational venue in the community. Call 301-769-2235 for more information.
Saturday, Jan. 24 Thrift Store, Angel Wings & Things Angel Wings & Things (16560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The St. Michael’s School Thrift Store, Angel Wings & Things, in Ridge, Md., has received a makeover the past few weeks. As an Eagle Scout project, and with a lot of help from fellow scouts, Tim Cooper has performed a renovation that provides more shelves and organizational details in every room. You will be surprised to see how nicely our quality items are displayed. This weekend’s specials are free books and the “$5 Fill a Bag” with clothes, hats, shoes and scarves. Donations are accepted on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to St. Michael’s School’s tuition assistance fund. Don’t let the cold weather keep you away! Come in and be warmed up with our hot sales! Music at the Winery Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 4 to 7 p.m. Description: Beat the winter blues by chilling with the local tunes of Joe Parsons live at the winery while sipping on our award winning wines. Cost: Admission is free. $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass.
Sunday, Jan. 25 Thrift Store, Angel Wings & Things Angel Wings & Things (16560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) – 9 a.m. to noon The St. Michael’s School Thrift Store, Angel Wings & Things, in Ridge, Md. has received a makeover the past few weeks. As an Eagle Scout project, and with a lot of help from fellow scouts, Tim Cooper has performed a renovation that provides more shelves and organizational details in every room. You will be surprised to see how nicely our quality items are displayed. This weekend’s specials are free books and the “$5 Fill a Bag” with clothes, hats, shoes and scarves. Donations are accepted on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to St. Michael’s School’s tuition assistance fund. Don’t let the cold weather keep you away! Come in and be warmed up with our hot sales! Family Breakfast PSA Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department (28165 Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville) – 8 to 11 a.m. Looking for a place to take your family to breakfast? Bring your family and friends to Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department As their Ladies prepare a delicious home cooked breakfast. Our menu will consist of Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Ham, Sausage Links, Biscuts, and French Toast Sticks. The cost of Breakfast is $8 for ages 11 and up, $4 ages 6-10 under 5 is Free! We look forward to seeing you! Field Trip Meet up at Burger King (15785 Livingston Rd., Accokeek) – 8 a.m. to noon “Winter Waterfowl and Resident Birds” Leaders: Mike Callahan and Michael Patterson Join us for a joint trip with the Audubon Naturalist Society to visit this varied habitat of water, woods and open fields to search for a wide variety of birds. Limited to 20 participants; pre-register with Mike Callahan at raptorsrulemc@gmail.com 240-765-5192.
Monday, Jan. 26 Festival Chorus Spring 2015 Sign Up Leonardtown High school (24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 6:45 p.m. Please join us this season in singing
“Dona Nobis Pacem” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Combining the text of Walt Whitman with well-known Latin mass segments, this stunning choral work is a journey not worth missing. The Symphony Orchestra of Arlington will travel to Southern Maryland to accompany us on the final performance! Final performance and dress rehearsal: Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectfully. Email krystal.rickard@gmail. com with any questions. CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, FA Building (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Erin Wiersma¹s current work explores what exists beyond the edges of the surface, beyond the image itself. In these new drawings she seeks to address the liminal within her work to reconnect with the performance of making, seeking a confluence between the spiritual and material aspects of being. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wiersma will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk on Feb. 10. For more information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-9347828 or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.html. CSM Open Auditions College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, FA Building (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) – 6 p.m. CSM Open Auditions for Spring Productions. The College of Southern Maryland will hold auditions for “All Out” and “A Midsummer Night¹s Dream.” Prepare a one-minute monologue. Performances will take place between March 15 and April 26. For more information, email HHight@ csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828 or visit www. csmd.edu/Arts.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 CSM Open Auditions College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, FA Building (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) – 6 p.m. The College of Southern Maryland will hold auditions for “All Out” and “A Midsummer Night¹s Dream.” Prepare a oneminute monologue. Performances will take place between March 15 and April 26. For more information, email HHight@csmd. edu, call 301-934-7828 or visit www.csmd. edu/Arts.
Wednesday, Jan. 28 Homeschool Clay Series: Creatively Coiled Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Lusby) – 1 p.m. Member Cost: $35, Siblings $15 Nonmember Cost: $40, Siblings $15 Join us in a fun and informative new series! Let’s learn popular hand-building techniques with clay as we create colorfully fun projects, keepsakes, and everyday items. In this class, we’ll learn to creatively construct with coils and balls of clay, creating interesting patterns and designs in our vases or bowls. We’ll use vivid underglazes to add finishing touches to our work. All projects will be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. Students will be called/emailed when ready for pickup. Registration required. Call 410-3264640 to register or learn more at www.annmariegarden.org.
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“One of the jobs of a coach is ‘Let’s worry about today’… down the road, I think we’re going to be a very good team.” Ohio State University head football coach Urban Meyer spoke those words during an interview on ESPN Radio’s “Mike and Mike In The Morning” show…on August 20, 2014. It sounded like a bunch of coach speak, obligatory and desperate dribble offered to placate restless fans and to reassure a roster of young men facing a season in peril. The thing is, only blind homers or those too young to know any better believe it. Whether Meyer did or not matters little now; he’s officially a prophet, a football psychic. A season-ending shoulder injury to Braxton Miller, Ohio State’s all-everything starting quarterback prompted that August interview with Meyer. Miller had led the Buckeyes to an Orange Bowl victory the prior season and was considered a serious candidate for the Heisman Trophy in what would be his senior year. That was until an innocuous pass during non-contact drills shredded his surgically repaired right shoulder. With four new starters on the offensive line and lacking the prior season’s leading rushing and wide receiver – consequences of graduations – Ohio State seemed particularly ill prepared to absorb the loss of its best player. But the cosmic allocation of poor fortune never considers its victim’s circumstances. Ohio State would just have to deal with the unfortunate and likely fatal extraction of Miller from its lineup. True to his word (as if he had a choice), Meyer penciled in backup QB J.T. Barrett, a redshirt freshman. True to the reality of the situation, the Buckeyes struggled early, losing their second game by two touchdowns to a mediocre Virginia Tech team. Surely that was it. Season over. Ah, but back to Meyer’s words: “…down the road I think we’re going to be a good team.” The loss to Virginia Tech proved to be their last; Miller’s injury, however, wasn’t their last brush with adversity. As is well known now, Barrett broke his ankle in the season finale against Michigan, necessitating the in-
troduction of Cardale Jones, the third string quarterback, to the nation in the middle of a potential championship run. Jones led the Buckeyes to a 59-0 drubbing of Wisconsin the conference championship game, a 42-35 victory over top-ranked Alabama in the national semifinal and a 42-20 defeat of Oregon in the national championship game. Of course he did. Of course some unknown kid, buried deep on the depth chart in August and thrust into a stressful, seemingly no-win situation, stepped onto the sport’s biggest stage, played out of his mind and rescued Ohio State’s fairytale ending from misfortune’s zealous clutches. I’m trying to think of a comp (real estate term) – a comparable player. I got nothing…all blanks. In all my years of watching sports I cannot recall anyone being given such an improbable opportunity and seizing it so completely. Jones started the season with little expectation of seeing a snap. Instead he took the most important snaps of the season with no advanced warning and after being on ice (i.e. holding a clipboard) for months. He had no learning curve, no chance to fail or to grow into the role. It was “here, Cardale, it’s yours. Good luck. Everyone’s counting on you…the entire season is on the line.”
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Dads and Daughters Can Enjoy an Early Valentine’s Day at the Second Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
Fathers seeking a unique way to enjoy Valentine’s Day with their daughters can accompany them to the second annual Daddy Daughter Dance. St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks will host the dance on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m., for girls all ages. The Chancellors Run Loffler Center in Great Mills will be transformed into a fairy tale setting. Each family attending will receive a professional 5x7 photo. Daughters must pre-register as space is limited. The Daddy Daughter Dance costs $35 per couple ($7 for each additional daughter.)
Additional photos are available for $8 each. Dads can spend a special evening dancing with their daughters at this semi-formal event! The dance is a great way for fathers, step-fathers, uncles or grandfathers to create a special Valentine’s Day experience for their daughters. Dads and daughters can enjoy refreshments and each other’s company. Registration for the dance can be completed online at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate or in person at the Recreation & Parks office in Leonardtown. For more information call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801.
Film Premiere of “The Choice”
To be Followed by a Discussion of Interpreting the African American Experience at Historic Sotterley
Historic Sotterley Plantation collaborated with many individuals and organizations to create “The Choice – Risking Your Life for Freedom”, the living history presentation about Sotterley’s enslaved who left with the British in 1814. Performed live at Sotterley for the past three years, a film version has been created thanks to a grant from The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium and the Star Spangled 200, Historic Sotterley produced the 40 minute video, with the filming expertise of David Taylor and crew from Phocus Video. The public is now invited to attend a premiere viewing of “The Choice” on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library in Meeting Room B. In addition to the film premiere, the audience will have the opportunity to meet
some of the actors involved with the production, as well as learn and ask questions about other developing projects related to the interpretation of the African American experience at Historic Sotterley Plantation. In the summer of 1814, 49 of Sotterley’s enslaved men, women and children joined up the British to pursue freedom. “The Choice,” written by Dale Jones and directed by Dawna Diaz, features superb local actors and will be added to the many educational resources offered by Sotterley. This event is free to the public and has been recommended by the St. Mary’s County NAACP and the Unified Commission for Afro-American Contributors.
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Auditions for The Newtowne Players “Picnic Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) – 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 23 Random Impact Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24 Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. The Woven Lullabies The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25 Entertaining the Troops with Vincent Turner North Beach Town Hall (9036 Bay Avenue, North Beach) – 2 p.m. Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 26 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 Open Mic Night Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 11 a.m. AYCE Steamed Shrimp Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 5 p.m. DJ Spitfire Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
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From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown. Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!
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Recreation on St. Mary’s County’s many lakes, creeks, rivers, and the Bay includes a variety of power boats. Marinas abound in almost every cove or bend and they provide safe harborage as well as services. For those who trailer their boats, well-maintained ramps can be found in all of the larger waterways. Some locations charge fees. Most ramps are public access and free. For more information, visit the county Web site or visit Maryland Park Service.
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Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on Where to get help with.. help with managing your WATER RESOURCES QUESTIONS landscape by providing information, a site visit, and • Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, landscape certifications. Fishing Regulations, dnr.state.md.us/ Our yardstick checklist is fisheries/regulations/regindex.asp easy to understand and • Maryland Dept. of Environment, Con- follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners sumption Guidelines, mde.maryland. can help guide you gov/programs/water/fishandshellfish/ through it while offering pages/programs/waterprograms/ fish%20shellfish%20programs/index. suggestions to improve both the appearance aspx and sustainability of your • St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks, landscape.
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This is the thirty-first in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” On Sunday, Mar. 1 the Department of Aging & Human Services will sponsor a trip to Riverside Dinner Theater in Fredericksburg, Virginia to hear the signature songs of the most acclaimed musical theater composer of the past five decades. The staged concert pays tribute to the songwriter who has given us Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Starlight Express, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, and Requiem. The cost is $90 per person and includes motor coach transportation, dinner and show at the theater, all tips and gratuities and snacks for the return trip. The bus departs from the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1062.
regular attendance is needed for good results. For more information or to sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 by Jan. 22.
Living Well with Chronic Disease Several spaces remain for the chronic disease and conditions workshop that is being planned at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, beginning Jan. 29 and continuing through Mar. 5, from 1-3:30 p.m. A minimum of 10 participants is required. This evidence-based program that was developed by Stanford University is designed to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life by developing self-management skills, including dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers and more. This particular session will be taught by Alice Allen and Shellie Graziano. There is no charge for this class; however, a commitment to
LifeBio 101: An eight-week Life Story Writing Group This eight-week interactive class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Jan. 27 – Mar. 17 at 10 a.m. is designed to provide a structure to introduce the power of life stories and to kick start participants’ efforts to capture memories, experiences, and values. Interesting exercises prime the pump of memories and lead to opportunities to listen and learn from each other’s life journey. No prior writing experience is necessary. This program has been used across the country in various settings including libraries, senior centers, hospitals, cancer centers, senior living communities, and churches. Participants will
Simplify Your Life and Home in 2015 On Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center, Ariele Stromberg, owner of Control the Clutter, LLC and Professional Organizer, will teach participants how to organize and will show and demonstrate helpful storage solutions and share ideas for what to do with things to be purged. Maybe you have made the New Year’s Resolution to tackle that ever expanding food storage container cabinet, or the home office, garage or closet. During this presentation you will be given the skills you need to organize and free your life of the clutter. There is no fee for this class; however, advance sign up is required. Call 301475-4200, ext. 1050.
SENIOR LIVING need to bring a spiral bound notebook to class. Cost for participation is $10.00 and must be paid when registering. Attendance for all class sessions is highly encouraged. Space is limited. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
mail, memory wire bracelets and bead stringing. The cost is $15 for this series and includes all supplies needed to make and keep your lovely, handmade jewelry. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more information or to sign up.
Scrapbooking Made Easy for Beginners It’s a perfect time to get those holiday photos displayed artfully and for sentimental enjoyment for years to come. The Northern Senior Activity Center is holding a scrapbooking class for beginners on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. For your 8x8 book, you will receive a holiday 8x8 kit to work on so your Christmas page can be complete. It is only $5 which is due at time of signup before Friday, Jan. 16. Contact the Center with any questions at 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Love Day at Loffler Tickets are now available for the annual Love Day party on Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ticket cost is a $9 suggested donation and includes live music by Rearview Mirror, a luncheon featuring stuffed shells with meat sauce, door prizes, raffles, dancing and more. Pick up your tickets at the Loffler Senior Activity Center any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Please note we are not able to schedule a snow day for this event so if inclement weather closes the center on that day, your money or check will be returned to you. Questions? Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more information.
Breakfast Café at Northern Let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others. On Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m., the breakfast café will be serving scrambled eggs, sausage, potato cake and toast. Breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person and sign-up and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before breakfast. Please call 301475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions. Make Jewelry with Sue Sue Peters will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center to teach the art of making jewelry on Wednesdays Jan. 28 - Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Learn to do chain
The Golden Years If you are 50 years or older and would like to learn about the variety of fitness, educational and social programs specifically designed for you, attend the “Golden Years – 50+” presentation on Jan. 16 at the Governmental Center, Potomac Building in Room 14 at 9:30 a.m. Start taking advantage of the county’s three senior activity centers, fitness classes, luncheons, friendships and other programs offered by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services! For more information and to register call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
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.
The Hurry Family By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Last week’s article included an error. In it I said that Maria Colton was the daughter of Richard Colton and Sarah Lucille Herbert—her mother was actually Sarah Lucille Hurry (1821-1875), daughter of John Hurry and Emeline “Emily” Thompson. This led me to make the Hurry family the subject of this week’s article. John Hurry was the progenitor of the Hurry family of St. Mary’s County. Some have said that he came here from England but that’s not true. He was born in Charles County on October 15, 1793 and was the son of John Hurry and Sarah Dixon (daughter of George Dixon). John, Sr. made his will on October 29. 1804 and at that time was living in Fairfax County, VA. He said: “I require and enjoin that my son John Hurry shall be educated so far as to enable him to do his own business as a mechanic” and directing that after that, “all I possess in this world is to be equally divided between my three children.” He named Cornelius “Nealy” Davis as his executor. No mention is made of his wife, Sarah so it is presumed she was deceased by then. The will was submitted for probate in Charles County. On December 11, 1804 “Thomas Hurry, a minor, 16 years of age on February 2 next and John Hurry, a minor, age 12 years of age on October 15 next” were placed under the guardianship of their brother-in-law, Cornelius Davis. Between that time and until 1813 Davis filed guardianship accounts with the Charles County court. At
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the time of the last account there was a very small balance remaining. On January 18, 1813, Cornelius Davis obtained a license to marry Elizabeth Thompson in St. Mary’s County. Then, on May 23, 1820, John Hurry obtained a license to marry Emeline “Emily” Thompson, also in St. Mary’s County. By these marriages, the brothers-in-law became brothers-in-law for the second time as Elizabeth Thompson and Emeline “Emily” Thompson were sisters and the daughters of Bennet Thompson and Sarah Knott. John Hurry died between 1831 and 1835. His widow Emeline remained a widow until 1846 when she married second, Clement Mattingly (widower of Elizabeth Wheeler). The children of John Hurry and Emeline Thompson were: Sarah Lucille Hurry (1821-1875) who married Richard Colton; Mary Jane Hurry (1823-aft. 1840); and John Cornelius Hurry (1831-1888) who married Lucy Love. The earliest record I’ve found so far on the Hurry family (and I’ve only found them in Charles County) is for John Hurry (surname sometimes spelled Hurrie) who owed the estate of John Speake on August 15, 1733. This John Hurry may have been the father of George Hurrie (wife was Ann) and Thomas Hurrie (wife was Mary), both of whom signed 14 year leases for land in Charles County (George and Ann on November 6, 1744) and Thomas and Mary on April 4, 1745). The properties adjoined. Thomas Hurry’s 1753 will named his wife, Mary. His next of kin were George Hurry and Ann Hurry.
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“A Clean Slate” By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer January is always organization time for me. I think it’s that way for most people. We want to start each new year with a clean slate; everything purged and in its proper place. But do we have the motivation to just start this on our own? I always have my daily notebooks with lists and lists of all the things I want to accomplish. Even with my health, I have been making slow and steady progress the last year and a half. And I try to remember my little accomplishments as I look around at all the projects I still want to complete. You might have lots of lists too, or you may be one of those people that purges automatically: When one thing comes in the house then one thing goes out. I admire you, but I will never be you. This year though I am following the renowned organizational expert, Peter Walsh and his 31 day organizational challenge. Peter Walsh was a regular on Oprah’s show for years and helped her tame her clutter and buying tendencies. Now he is normally seen on the Rachael Ray Show. I wish I had known about his challenge last year, but this year is as good as any to start. If you are a friend of mine on Facebook, then you see that I post his daily 10 minute challenges. Peter Walsh is no dummy. He knows if he says 10 minutes, you will probably want to keep going until you finish the challenge. My Father did that to me after my first semester of college, when I called home crying that college wasn’t for me and that everyone was smarter than me. My Father said just give it one more semester instead of saying you are going to finish college whether you like it or not. I finished. As of now, I have cleaned out under sinks, sorted and organized food storage containers, gone through closets, drawers, cabinets, and paperwork, filed, labeled, purged, donated, and recycled. The paperwork and magazine challenges are great on the days I am not moving real good. It makes me feel like I am still a useful part of my home and of society. Peter Walsh even had one nice daily challenge of reconnecting with someone whom you hadn’t talked to for a while. The nice thing about this challenge also is that Peter Walsh encourages and responds to everyone taking the challenge. Mind you, he lives in Australia, and people all over the world are participating, but he takes time to comment and respond to all of us. Very impressive. He even responds to other online organizational group’s members, like the group, “A clean slate” where members set their projects and cleaning lists out for everyone to see as a kind of public responsibility. We post before and after photos and generally give pats on the back to each other. Members come from all ends of the organization spectrum; from true hoarders to people who have let tasks pile up (like me). There is an entire dictionary of organizational acronyms in this online group. For example: CHAOS is Can’t have anyone over syndrome, PUPA is pick up and put away, DH is Dear Husband, DD is Dear Daughter 14 years old, TADA’S are the tasks we have completed and TO DO’s are self-explanatory, and so on. I am starting to get the hang of it now. There is still a week and a half left to join me on this challenge. We could encourage each other locally. Oh and if you are trying to donate items to any of the local thrift shop and they tell you they are too full to accept more items…Sorry, that was probably me loading them up. So, let me know if you are going to join me, you can find all of Peter Walsh’s previous challenges on YouTube, and could probably catch up pretty quickly. I am on a roll and can’t stop. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann – please add a message that says “Wanderings”
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The Dos and Don’ts of Backyard Fire Pits
Once a rarity, fire pits have grown increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more homeowners turn their homes into private oases. Fire pits run the gamut from the very simple to the more elaborate, and the fire pits homeowners choose often depend on the space they have available as well as their budgets. But even homeowners without any space or budget constraints should give careful consideration to which fire pit they ultimately install, especially if they plan to make that installation themselves. The following are some dos and don’ts of fire pits for those homeowners about to add this relaxing and popular accessory to their backyards. DO confirm you can legally build a fire pit in your yard. Fire pits have become so commonplace that homeowners may think there are no regulations governing their construction. However, it’s still best to confirm with your local government planning or zoning offices if you can build a fire pit and if any restrictions apply. DON’T proceed with the project until you have been granted official approval. Assuming you have the go-ahead to build a fire pit is not the same thing as knowing you have been approved. Starting early could result in fines if it turns out you aren’t allowed to have a fire pit. But you may also begin building a bigger fire pit than the local government allows, and that could be money down the drain later. Wait until you get official word before you proceed with the project. DO build on flat ground. The fire pit should be built on flat ground to reduce risk of accident and/or injury. A fire pit built on flat ground also means everyone can enjoy it comfortably and equally once the project is finished. If the ground around the pit is not flat, some people may be forced to sit crooked or lean forward just to enjoy the pit. DON’T build near flammable structures. Build the fire pit far enough away from existing structures, such as your home, garage or shed, so flickering flames do not catch some wind and lead to disaster. Before building in a given spot, moni-
tor the wind patterns for a few days by sitting in a lawn chair at the spot you ultimately want the fire pit to be. If you notice the wind is blowing toward your house, you will want to choose another area for the pit so smoke from the fire will not be blowing into your home every night. DO choose the right size. The size of your fire pit will depend on the space you have available, but even if you have a vast swath of space, keep in mind that professional contractors typically recommend building a fire pit no bigger than 44 inches wide. Anything larger can be unsightly and may not appeal to prospective buyers down the road. In addition, an especially large fire pit may result in potentially unruly flames that can present a fire hazard. DON’T go it alone if your DIY skills are suspect. Installing a fire pit is a relatively inexpensive DIY job, but that does not mean anyone can do it. Ground needs to be excavated and the slope of the yard must be measured so the fire pit is safe and functional for years to come. If your DIY skills are not up to snuff, hire a professional contractor so your backyard oasis does not become a costly headache. A fire pit can turn a boring backyard into a relaxing retreat. But homeowners must adhere to the dos and don’ts of fire pits to ensure their retreat is something they can enjoy for years to come.
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