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T-Bone Style Crash Results in Fatality Names Released
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Lexington Park woman succumbed to her injuries after she was involved in a t-bone style car accident Monday evening. On Monday, Feb. 16, around 6 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the top of the snow covered Thomas Johnson Bridge in response to a fatal accident involving three vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies requested the assistance of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reconstruction Unit. According to police, preliminary investigation revealed the 1997 Toyota Camry, operated by Racheal Mary Keaton, 50, was traveling southbound on the bridge when she lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered bridge. The Toyota went into a sideways slide and crossed the centerline into the northbound lane of travel. The 2004 Jeep Wrangler, operated by Kenneth George Steffey, 47, of Lusby, was traveling in the northbound lane and struck the Toyota in the passenger’s side causing severe intrusion into the passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no passengers in either vehicle and both drivers were transported to St. Mary’s MedStar. Keaton sustained multiple injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Hospital Emergency Room Staff. Steffey was listed in stable condition, according to police. Following the first collision, a 2004 Toyota Highlander, operated by Davar Mitchel Faulk, 35, of Lexington Park, was traveling southbound on the bridge and struck the front of Jeep, police recently reported. Faulk sustained no injuries and was able to drive away from the scene, police recently stated. According to police, driver error on the part of Keaton and the snow covered bridge are major contributing factors to the fatal accident. According to police, the Solomon’s Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Rescue Squad, Lexington Park Rescue Squad, Hollywood VFD, St. Leonard VFD and Rescue Squad, Calvert Advanced Life Support, State Highway Administration, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police worked together to clear the incident and to reopen the bridge. DFC R. Wilson, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team, is conducting this investigation into the events leading up to the collision. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact DFC Wilson at 410-535-2800 or via e-mail at wilsonrs@co.cal.md.us. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Residents found themselves occupied with shoveling themselves out of about half-a-foot of snow Tuesday morning after the year’s first major winter storm. County government and schools were shut down, Patuxent River Naval Air Station was closed most of the day with a late opening and courts were similarly shuttered. By Wednesday county roads were cleared but some crews were still busy plowing side streets, community roads and sidewalks of snow. County government reopened but schools remained closed. Despite the worsening weather and plummenting temperatures motorists continued to drive as the snow fell Monday night and in one instance it cost the driver their life. Police quickly responded to a collision on the Thomas Johnson Bridge that left one driver dead and the other in critical condition while the weather worsened. The crash occurred at the top of the bridge between a Jeep and Toyota Camry, with the Toyota traveling southbound when they lost control. It went into a sideways slide and veered into the opposing lane and struck the Jeep. Emergency personnel transported both drivers to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. The operator of the Toyota, later identified as Racheal Mary Keaton, 50, of Lexington Park, was pronounced dead while the driver of the Jeep was listed in stable condition. George Erichsen, director of the county’s Department of Public Works and Transportation, said crews were working on the snow situation from about 4p.m. Monday to 5p.m. Tuesday with 32 contractors called out to start plowing when the snowfall reached about three to four inches in depth. Those trucks took to the roads between 10 and 11 p.m. Monday night. Another 26 contractors started salting roads much earlier in the day, according to public works statistics. There were reports of snow fall reaching 12 inches in Point Lookout, Erichsen said, but those reports were not confirmed. According to statistics from public works the first priority was to clear 475 lane miles on county roads. “There was more in the southern portion of the county than there was in the north,” Erichsen said. “And we got more snow that Calvert County. “There were some power outages but SMECO cleared them almost immediately.” The snow fall was light and fluffy, he said, which made plowing much easier and faster. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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College of Southern Maryland Hosts Leonardtown’s State of the Town Address
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
Leonardtown held its annual State of the Town Breakfast and Address Friday, Feb. 13 at the College of Southern Maryland in Leonardtown. The breakfast, which was provided by The Rex, began at 7:30 a.m. with the address following at 8 a.m. President of the Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) Dan Norris opened the address with LBA secretary Randy Richie following. Richie announced LBA is officially a non-profit tax-exempt approved association. He also stated the new fiscal year for the town is July 1 through June 30 and the annual meeting will be held in June to review finances and corporate officers. Following Richie was LBA Vice President Joe Orlando, who went over the town’s accomplishments for the 2014-year. He stated the “Raiders and Invaders” weekend event was a “gem in the crowd.” He also informed the large crowd the Veteran’s Day Parade in Leonardtown is the largest in Maryland. During the 2014-year, seven new businesses opened in the town as well. LBA member Dawn Carroll spoke about sponsorship and membership campaigns with LBA. Carroll told the crowd the association has 100 members and the benefits of joining LBA. She stated membership offers connection, communication and promotion for your business. The fee to become a LBA member is $100 a year and the association has 12 meetings. “It’s worth your time and it’s a return on investment,” Carroll told the crowd. Carroll also explained the four sponsorships available for LBA members. The prices for the different sponsorships range from $300 to $5,000. Depending on the type of sponsorship, businesses will be able to have advertising at one or all of Leonardtown’s four major events, which are Earth Day; Downtown Tunes; Christmas on the Square; and Beach Day, according to Carroll. Carroll stated the town had over 20,000 guests visit this past year.
Following Carroll was Theresa Johnson, who is responsible for the marketing side of LBA. She stated LBA’s website is now live and can be found at www.letitbecreative.com. However, she said the website is not intended for the public, but for business-to-business connections. Misti Dayton and Ellen Lewis, who took over as the First Friday’s co-chairs this past October, said their goal for First Friday is to “bring people into the town and give people a reason to visit.” They informed the crowd during the Pink Friday celebration they were able to raise $1,400 and were able to donate over a “ton” of food and $500 to First Saints Soup Kitchen in Leonardtown. Johnson stated they will be doing each event again this year and are already planning for First Friday events for March through October. Johnson stated the First Friday in July would offer a scavenger hunt and prizes. Johnson stated it was a “great way to get people to go from business to business” and their goal is to promote galleries; art; shopping; and dining, as well as, businesses that are normally not “face-to-face” with customers on a daily basis. Maria Fleming, who is Leonardtown’s Event Coordinator, stated the newest project for the town is the Southern Maryland Film Society, which is a tri-county event. Fleming stated residents in Prince George’s County have contacted her interested in the showcasing their work in the event. Fleming stated the committee wants to make it a “cooperative effort” between the counties. All ages are welcomed to this event and the screenings will be held in Leonardtown. Mayor Dan Burris addressed the crowd following Fleming and informed the crowed room that Leonardtown is the fastest growing municipality in Maryland and said the multiple vacant buildings in the town are looked at as an opportunity. For more information on the town of Leonardtown, visit leonardtown.somd. com. lauren@sompublishing.net
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Valley Lee Volunteers Drop Tax Increase Request By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The membership of the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has voted to rescind its request to the county government to increase the fire and rescue tax rate for the 2nd and 9th election districts. The leadership of the fire and rescue station had hopes of using the additional revenues from the tax increases either expand and renovate or completely rebuild the aging fire house in Valley Lee. The membership made their request to rescind the tax hike in a letter to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County. “There have been certain facts that have come to the attention of the building committee of the Second District Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad that it would be to our best interest to delay the fire and rescue tax hike for this budget cycle,” the letter dated Feb. 12 read. “With this information in hand the membership of the department voted to delay the tax increase for this budget cycle on Feb. 11 at our regular business meeting.” The letter did not say what new information the committee had and calls to the fire station for comment were not answered as of press time. A feasibility study completed by a Syracuse, New York based consulting firm found
that while the building was serviceable it had problems to include a lack of space that did not allow a safe margin of space between fire and rescue vehicles in its bays. The study included stories from around the nation of firefighters being injured or killed in firehouses because of such issues but at a recent meeting of citizens at the Company 6 firehouse the reasons for such an expansion were questioned. The Second District fire and rescue service had asked that the fire tax be raised from 4.4 cents to 5.6 cents per $100 of assessed value in the 2nd election district; for the 9th election district, or St. George Island, the increase would have been from 3.6 cents to 5 cents. The rescue tax portion would go from 0.8 cents to 2 cents in both of the election districts. The request would have generated about an extra $276,000 annually, with the actual costs to property owners based on the value of their holdings. Residents questioned why the leadership of the fire and rescue company had not focused more on routine maintenance, others were concerned that the request for more money to expand and upgrade came at a time when the call volume had actually decreased in the past five years. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Governor Hogan Announces Tax Relief For Small Businesses
In remarks this morning before members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Governor Larry Hogan reaffirmed his commitment to making Maryland a business friendly state and announced House Bill 480, Small Business Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 2015. Once signed into law, this legislation will eliminate the personal property income tax for businesses that have less than $10,000 in personal property. “This is a burdensome tax that clearly discourages the creation of new businesses and drives existing businesses out of state,” said Governor Hogan. “This is a first, but important, step in recognizing the critical role small businesses play in creating jobs and growing our state’s economy.” HB 480 (cross-filed with SB 590) has 57 sponsors and bipartisan support from both chambers. Under current law, all Maryland businesses are required to pay taxes on the value of personal property such as inventory, office furniture, fixtures, equipment, and plant machinery. This legislation reflects the governor’s promise to change the way Maryland is viewed by the business community and begin the process of reduc-
ing the unnecessary tax burden that has grown over the past decade. “The Personal Property Tax creates a disincentive for businesses to invest in capital and equipment required for their day-today operations,” said NFIB Maryland State Director Jessica Cooper. “Today’s legislation is a step in the right direction to providing tax relief for Maryland employers. Every time the cost to do business in our great state goes down, entrepreneurs reinvest their dollars into their businesses and improve our economy.” “The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is committed to creating an environment where small businesses can grow and prosper. We strongly support this important effort, believing Maryland must reduce the tax burden small businesses are facing,” said Brien Poffenberger, President of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited about this and other efforts that Governor Hogan is championing as part of his commitment to make Maryland more business friendly.” More than 70,000, or one-half of all Maryland’s businesses, would benefit from passage of this legislation.
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Advisory Board Cautions on Farmers Market Move
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Members of the county’s Agriculture, Seafood and Forestry Board say county leadership should reconsider moving the Northern Farmers Market adjacent to the Charlotte Hall Library to another parcel of just over two acres in size. The new site, said board chair and local developer John K. Parlett, is too small to accommodate future growth of what has become a popular and lucrative site for agribusiness. “The [board] strongly advises against relocating the North St. Mary’s County Farmer’s Market to the proposed adjacent 2.3 acre parcel, since this location does not best serve the interests of the community, market customers and current and future market vendors due to its limited size,� Parlett wrote. “The board recommends seeking an alternative nearby location that will allow for future growth and expansion, which is very much needed.� Parlett’s letter to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County stated the northern site is the highest grossing farmer’s market in the county with annual sales reaching towards $1 million each season. The market has several vendors who want to avail themselves of the opportunity to sell there, but are on a waiting list for want of space. Parlett instead said another much larger property already being considered could offer much better space for the market. The land borders St. Mary’s and Charles counties and is located at Route 6 and Beethoven Road The property in question has a commercial entrance and currently serves a saw mill and other uses; it is about 100 acres in size. “This proposed farm property would accommodate a larger farmer’s market and potential to establish a local food hub, a commercial meat processing facility and an incubator training farm for new and beginning farmers,� Parlett wrote. The county has set aside $450,000 in its capital improvement project schedule to move the northern farmers market. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Theft Suspect Nabbed After Three Years on the Run
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Local police say they were able to apprehend a woman charged locally with multiple theft counts three years ago who disappeared before they could arrest her. Investigators with the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division say they found Shelly Michelle Ritter, 35, of California in Fayetteville, N.C.; she was extradited back to St. Mary’s County Feb. 13 via a police aircraft ride, troopers said. She faces charges of theft between $1,000 and $10,000 and theft of less than $1,000. According to charging documents back in August of 2012 Ritter was staying at the residence of Margaret Medlin when Medlin noticed that 12 sets of 14 karat gold earings had gone missing from a certain part of her home. The earrings plus some makeup products that were also stolen, according to police charging documents, were valued at $2,441. They were stored in her masterbedroom, where she allowed Ritter to stay in her home, and she had told Ritter where the items were kept. Police said Medlin had told no one else about the location of the items. Just weeks later, Medlin reported that two fraudulent charges were made on her credit card in Ritter’s name, charging documents stated, including more than $70 at a Florida-based Pizza Hut and nealry $500 for a airline ticket to Florida. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Sheriff’s office detectives are still trying to find answers to a string of shootings that rocked Lexington Park last month but the problem they run up against comes as much from the victims in the case as the persons of the interest in the case. Capt. Terry L. Black, commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, said detectives have found the victims uncooperative in giving information to police and that makes solving the case even harder. “We have persons of interest but we’re still in the process of interviewing and re-interviewing them,” Black told The County Times. “We try to get these people to understand we’re looking out for their interests.” There were four shootings last month but police have a suspect charged in one of them which took place on Ronald Drive just off of Pegg Road. The other shootings took place in the Westbury community, at the Sign of the Whale liquor store and in the Patuxent Park community, Black said, all within the space of about two days. Black said detectives believe that the shootings are connected but are not able to speculate about the motives behind the attacks but that rivalries were seemingly involved. “It would be speculation at this point,” Black said. “We know there is a rift between several people.” According to police the spate of shoot-
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ings started Jan. 17 when reports of a single shot fired came from Lucca Way in the Westbury community just off Great Mills Road. Police said there were no injuries but some evidence was recovered. The next day at about 2:45 p.m. deputies came to Ronald Drive for the reports of shots being fired by multiple suspects; police believe at least one round struck a vehicle. A little more than four hours later deputies came to the Sheetz gas station at the corner of Route 5 and Great Mills Road to investigate the shooting of a victim. Police investigation found that the victim, Jeremy Devon Neal, 21, was on North Essex Drive when a dark colored car passed by and somone fired a single shot that struck him in the upper body. Neal’s friends put him in a vehicle to drive him to the local hospital but stopped at the convenience store to call 911. Neal was flown out by Maryland State Police helicopter with life threatening injuries. Just as Neal was being flown out another victim drove into the Sheetz gas station when he saw police and medical personnel treating Neal. Maxwell Jason Heyliger, 35, of Lexington Park told police that as he was exiting the Sign of the Whale liquor store on Route 235 that two rounds struck his vehicle with one of the bullets striking his hand. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day? This past Monday, Feb. 16, we Americans celebrated Presidents’ Day...or did we? Could it be that we were mistaken? Could it be that we have forgotten our history? A quick check of Title 5 United States Code Section 6103(a) reveals that we indeed were mistaken and have forgotten. 5 U.S.C. 6103(a) is the federal law which defines the 10 public holidays we currently observe each year. It clearly states that the third Monday of February is “Washington’s Birthday”. There’s no mention of a “Presidents’ Day”. Washington’s birthday was first celebrated by Americans in 1796 during the last year of his administration. In the ensuing decades some localities observed it on February 11th, the date of his birthday on the Julian calendar, while others observed it on the 22nd, the date on the Gregorian calendar which had been adopted by Britain and the colonies in 1752 and which we still use today. It was not until Jan. 31, 1879, that Congress added Feb. 22 to the list of holidays observed by federal employees in the District of Columbia. In 1894 Congress enacted 5 U.S.C. 87 (the precursor to 5 U.S.C. 6103) to enumerate the various federal holidays. Washington’s birthday continued to be observed on the 22nd until passage of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1971, which moved it to the third Monday in February. Many states observed a holiday for Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12 and Washington’s birthday on the 22nd (or third Monday in February after the federal government changed their date). As the federal government added more official holidays to their calendar, such as Columbus Day in 1968 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 1983, most states eliminated the observance of Lincoln’s birthday or merged it with Washington’s. Maryland became one of those states in 1996 when it eliminated Lincoln’s birthday and re-named the Washington’s Birthday holiday as “Presidents’ Day”. Many Americans think “Presidents’ Day” is meant to honor all presidents - past, present, and future, but nothing could be further from the truth. Such an error is not hard to fathom though, considering the abysmally poor understanding most Americans have of their own history. The holiday was meant to honor our first, and many would rightly argue greatest president. Let’s not besmirch the man or the holiday by throwing every president since George Washington into the mix.
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The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 4:05 p.m. at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, regarding Ordinance #168 – Revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The public hearing was originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2015 and was cancelled due to inclement weather. 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 23, 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.
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SMECO Sponsors 21st Annual Middle School Math Competition
The 21st annual regional MATHCOUNTS competition brought together more than 130 students from 19 schools throughout Southern Maryland to test their math skills at Calvert Middle School in Prince Frederick on Saturday, February 7. MATHCOUNTS aims to boost student interest in mathematics by making the subject challenging and entertaining, to help students build a foundation for success in science, technology, and engineering. Each year, more than 500 regional competitions are held in middle schools across the country, with winners advancing to state competitions and then to the national competition. MATHCOUNTS is a three-hour event with series of rounds featuring mathematics problems to challenge students one-on-one and as teams. First is the sprint round, a 30-question test that students complete individually. The competitors go next to the target round, where they have four sets of math
problems and six minutes to complete each set of two questions. In the individual competition, which is based on combined scores in the sprint and target rounds, Michael Gill from Milton Somers Middle School in Charles County placed first and Nicholas Matthews from Northern Middle School in Calvert County placed second. In the team round, foursomes of students answer 10 questions in 20 minutes. The top 12 scorers finish the competition by facing each other in the countdown round, a single-elimination tournament in which students must respond verbally to questions in a matter of seconds. Michael Gill finished first in the countdown round and Preston Southan from Northern Middle School placed second. In the team competition, Northern Middle School in Calvert County won first place; team members included Nicholas Matthews, Justin Patin, Preston Southan, and Devin Tran, coached by Carole Butler. Esperanza Middle School in St.
Mary’s County placed second; team members included Margaret Holmes, Conlan McConvey, McKenna Randall, and Emme Staats, coached by Christopher Adams and Gabrielle Sivak. Milton Somers Middle School won third place; team members included Peyton Carney, Michael Gill, Sydney MarohnJohnson, and Aashka Patel, coached by Jennifer Rowland and Jessica Stiver. Sponsors for the local MATHCOUNTS competition are SMECO and the Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s county public schools, with the support of the National Society of Professional Engineers. SMECO employees and their families, along with members of the Kiwanis of Charles County and the Westlake Key Club, volunteered their time to help score the tests. Winners of the Southern Maryland chapter competition will go on to compete in the statewide contest at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. State winners will progress to the national competition in Boston, Massachusetts.
First place team: Northern Middle School, Calvert County From left, Justin Patin, Preston Southan, Nicholas Matthews, Devin Tran, and coach Carole Butler.
Second place team: Esperanza Middle School, St. Mary’s County From left, coach Gabrielle Sivak, Conlan McConvey, Margaret Holmes, McKenna Randall, Emme Staats, and coach Christopher Adams.
Third place team: Milton Somers Middle School, Charles County From left, Michael Gill, Peyton Carney, Sydney Marohn-Johnson, coach Jessica Stiver, Aashka Patel, and head coach Jennifer Rowland.
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The Scholarship Squadron By Emily Charles Contributing Writer
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The Marine Corps Aviation Association John Glenn Squadron is looking for applicants for its college scholarship program. Applications are due March 2, and can be found online. Since its start in 2007, the program has awarded $270,500 in scholarships, with the average scholarship clocking in between $4,000 and $4,500 per person awarded, according to John Glenn Squadron Executive Officer Mike McGinn. “The squadron is a subset of the Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA). There is a national leg in Virginia with 22 squadrons throughout the county. We started ours in 2005. When we did, one of the things we looked at was how we could engage with the local community and educational stuff, and we set up the scholarship program. 2007 was the first year we awarded the scholarships, and we’ve restricted them to the Tri-County Area. The scholarships are STEM based. Our hopes are that they’ll go off and get their degree and come back to work for the Department of Defense or NavAir, though of course it’s not requirement,” McGinn said. Applicants should be interested in a STEM based career, and upon applying are asked to submit an essay regarding their educational interests. “We ask applicants to write an essay on how they think their work could apply to the Navy and Department of Defense. If they’ve got a really good essay, it boosts their score, and if they have a bad essay, they could be the smartest guy in room, but it would put them lower on the scale. Our scholarships are merit based, so we take a very whole person approach. We look at leadership roles, clubs, organizations, things they’ve done for work, part time jobs, summer jobs, internships. An applicant could a deficiency in academic region but be an excellent leader, maybe the captain of a Varsity football team, and that can help them get ahead,” McGinn said. There is no length requirement for the essay. “If you’re interested in science, technology, engineering or math, we’re happy! If you’re taking basket weaving or poly-sci, this isn’t the scholarship for you.” Scholarship winners are chosen by a committee, who rank the applicants based traits such as leadership and community participation. “We have a committee of five to seven people that evaluate each of the candidates. They’re ranked, for instance, if there are 40 candidates, from 1 to 40. The candidates put into an Excel Spreadsheet to see and compare how they come out. Good candidates will be at the top of the list, and are usually picked by the committee with a majority. There are disagreements about the ones ranked in the middle, but at the end of the day, the committee generally has a pretty solid agreement about the winning candidates,” McGinn said. According to statistics provided by McGinn, over $70,000 in scholarships was awarded for the year of 2014 to candidates from high schools in 64 tri-county areas. Leading high schools for the year of 2014 included St. Mary’s Ryken High School, Leonardtown High School and Great Mills High School. Scholarships are funded by donations from local businesses and organizations, a process that has been simplified by the squadron’s recent acquirement of a 501(c)3 title. “This year [2014], we were able to get a 501(c)3 status for the scholarship program. We separated it from the squadron, whereas it used to be a program within the squadron, and as a 501(c)19 organization and complications with the IRS, it was harder to get people to donate. Many people who would’ve donated said it was too hard, so last year we the paperwork and over the summer we were designated as 501(c)3 by the IRS. Not, we call it the MCAA John Glenn Squadron Scholarship Foundation, an its sole focus is the scholarship program. Now that we’re a 501(c)3 organization, people can donate and write it off more easily on their taxes,” McGinn said. If you’re a STEM student in search of a distinct scholarship, it may be in your best interest to give this one a try! For more information about the John Glenn Squadron Foundation Scholarship program or to apply, visit www.mcaa-jgs.org/scholarship.html.
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Waugh Pushes Concealed Carry Bill, But No Repeal of Assault Weapons Ban
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A new bill proposed by Senator Steve Waugh (RDist. 29) would effectively allow Marylanders to carry concealed weapons here if they can get an out of state license. The reciprocity bill, cross-filed with a bill proposed by Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist. 29), is short in length — just two sentences — but would make Maryland a full reciprocity state. Waugh made his announcement last week in Annapolis; the bill has 15 co-sponsors in the senate while Rey’s bill has about 40 in the House of Delegates. Currently, Maryland is one of the more restrictive states for obtaining a concealed carry permit, with the law requiring a “good and substantial reason” beyond the Constitutional mandate protecting the right to keep and bear arms. Concealed carry permits are issued only by the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police. Some Marylanders have sought alternative means to getting a concealed carry license such as the Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class that can be taught in Maryland and only requires a few hours of classroom instruction and does not require any live firing of a handgun to earn a Utah ceritificate. Utah has either reciprocity or recognition of its concealed carry license in 35 other states.
Waugh said the simplicity of the bill so far was its strength; he said the list of supporters for his bill is continuing to grow and even so across party lines. “There’s going to be some discussion about this bill but I’ve gotten some positive responses from Democrats,” Waugh told The County Times Tuesday. “It’s very broad and that’s intentionally so. Now it’s a nokidding-bipartisan bill.” Waugh said the climate in Annapolis, with a large freshmen class of legislators and more Republicanheld seats in the government than in recent history, has helped shift the debate more in favor of pro-gun law making instead of anti-gun. “We’ve changed the discussion and we’ve changed the inertia here,” Waugh said. The new senator still has high hopes for the expansion of concealed carry rights but the major gun rights push Waugh had focused on before his election won’t move forward this year. On the campaign trail, Waugh was adamant about a repeal effort for the Firearm Safety Act of 2013 that banned the further sale of many military-style assault weapons, ammunition magazines over 10 rounds and also restricted the sale of new handguns only to those citizens who submitted to finger printing by law enforcement and received a marksmanship and safety training course. The law was one of the most hottly contested pieces of legislation in 2013 and despite heavy citizen opposition to the meaure it passed, sparking a spate of gun buying that seriously backlogged the state police criminal background check section for months. Waugh said the political realities of trying for a full-on assault against the law meant that the effort would fail. “If I go for a complete repeal it would wind up in a committee chairman’s desk drawer, it would go nowhere.” Waugh told The County Times. “This is part of a strategy. I want to chip away at SB 281.” Waugh said the GOP caucus would likely have not supported the repeal in the first place; in talks with them they voted to try to restore gun rights in Maryland on piece at a time. During the campaign Waugh said soon-to-be Gov. Larry Hogan might be amenable to supporting repeal of the assault weapons ban but Hogan’s own campaign was quick to move away from talk of a repeal and stayed on message with economic development and tax reform. “That’s not the fight the governor wants to have this year, the budget is the fight he wants this year,” Waugh said. Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said that as debate proceeds on the legislation — it is set for a hearing next month — that some co-sponors of the bill might withdraw their support over the issue of certain states that allow non-residents to hold concealed carry permits. There are about 19 states around the nation that do so and Virginia and Pennsylvania are the closest. “I don’t see how it passes,” Eberly said. “It’s an end run around state law. It would essentially give control [of concealed carry standards] to another state.” When it comes to the possibility of repeal of the assault weapons ban, Eberly believed that effort was a
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Md.; his sister, Poppi Aggelaki of Piraeus, Greece; and his grandsons, Nicholas Makrakis and Christopher Makrakis of Leonardtown, Md. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Emanual Makrakis and his sister, Angeliki Papageli. Family received friends on Friday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m to noon, with a Funeral Service celebrated by Rev. Joe Fessler at noon, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Graveside Service will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Great Mills, Md. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 and Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Viola Stonestreet, 88
Viola Stonestreet, 88, passed away at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home in Great Mills, on Monday, Feb. 16. She was born Oct. 5, 1926. Funeral Arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622.
George Demetrios Makrakis, 78, of Lexington Park, Md., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. Born on April 1, 1936, in Piraeus, Greece, he is the son of the late Demetrios Makrakis and Elenie Karides. George was a 1960 graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. He was employed by the U.S. Department of Defense as an electrical engineer for over thirty years of dedicated services until his retirement in 2001. In June 1962, he married his beloved wife, Wanda Bowling Makrakis in Maryville, Tenn. Together they celebrated 52 wonderful years of marriage together. His hobbies included home projects, electronic design work, fishing, gardening, celebrating birthdays and holidays with family. He also enjoyed dabbling in the stock market, watching soccer and cheering on the Washington Redskins. He enjoyed visiting his family in Greece. However, his greatest love was for his family, he especially loved spending time with his grandsons. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his children, James Makrakis of Lexington Park, Md. and Gregory Makrakis (Wendy) of Leonardtown,
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Gloria Ann Robinson, 73 Gloria Ann “Glo Ann” Robinson, daughter of the late Mary Thomas, graced this earth on May 11, 1942 in Chaptico, Md. She departed this life on Monday, Feb. 9, surrounded by family and friends at her residence in Callaway, Md. She was educated through the Maryland Public School System and graduated from Banneker Senior High School. She was the wife of the late Rudolph Robinson and from this union they were blessed with nine children. Glo Ann was a faithful member of St. George’s Catholic Church in Valley Lee, Md. Her loving spirit and generous heart welcomed all that she encountered. She donated much of her time and resources to helping members of the community and would often go without just to give all that she had. Although a quiet woman, Glo Ann found pleasure in talking with loved ones on a daily basis, attending gospel concerts, family gatherings and singing. If you forgot a birthday, or anniversary all you had to do was call on “Glo” and she could give you an accurate date and year, she had a knack for remembering everyone’s birthday. Never a gambler, she would also watch the lottery everyday just to report the numbers to buddies who played and couldn’t watch – a true friend. Glo Ann especially enjoyed her high school class reunions and time with her classmates. She adored her grandchildren and great- grandchildren; going above and beyond to form a special relationship with each and every one of them. Now as she embarks on her welldeserved journey to heaven, she leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughters, Sharon Robinson, LaWanda Robinson, Cynthia Price, and Suprina Thompson; sons, Wilbur Robinson, Brian (Lance) Clayton, and Kenneth Robinson. She also leaves sisters, Agnes Robinson, Phyllis (Lawrence) Elam, Donna Thomas; brothers-in-law, Henderson Blackwell (Dorothy Ann) and Everett Robinson; a sister-in-law, Bernadette Thomas; four aunts, Caroline Countiss (Benjamin) , Agnes Queen, Elizabeth Dickerson and Roseanna Shade, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Glo Ann is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Thomas; her one love and husband, Rudolph Robinson; sister, Annie (Ace) Thomas; brothers, James Aloysius Thomas, William Joseph Thomas; sons, Carlton Robinson and Theophilus Robinson. She was an eminent light in so many people’s lives. Words cannot express how greatly she will be missed; but, we all know that she is smirking (not smiling) down on us today, elated to be in such a glorious place. Family united with friends on Saturday, Feb. 14 for visitation at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, Md. 20692. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonard-
town, Md. Repast following interment at St. George’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
Agnes Martha Stewart, 85 Agnes Martha Stewart, 85, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on Feb. 8 in Mechanicsville, Md. Born on March 18, 1929 in Mechanicsville, Md., she was the daughter of the late Anne Mae Davis and John William Davis. Agnes is preceded in death by her husband Joseph A. Stewart, who she married in Washington, DC in May, 1949, and whom preceded her in death on May 13, 1984. Agnes is survived by her son Raymond Stewart (Linda) of Mechanicsville, Md., 2 grandchildren; Steven Stewart and Rachael Graves (Ricky) and 2 great grandchildren; Blake and Parker Graves, and sister Trudy (Tinker) Helms of Mechanicsville, Md. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Frank Davis, John Davis, Thomas Davis, and Betty (Davis) Neslis. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. and graduated from St. John’s Catholic School in Hollywood, Md. Agnes worked in St. Mary’s County Public Schools in Food Service for 31 years, retiring in 2006. The family received friends on Friday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to noon in St. St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at noon with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Steven Stewart, Richard Graves, Allan Nealis, Bradley Buckler, John Tominack and Mark Tominack. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Robert “Bob” George Isenberg, 50 Robert “Bob” George Isenberg, 50, of Augusta, W.Va. and formerly of Southern Maryland passed away on Feb. 11 at Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, W.Va. He was born on Feb. 22, 1964 to the late William R. Isenberg, Sr. and the late Mary K. (Koenig) Isenberg. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved to take camping trips with his wife, Betty and his two dogs. Bob and Betty had been together for 26 years and married for 13 years Oct. 25, 2001. Bob was currently working as a small engine mechanic at Mill Creek Saw Shop in West Virginia. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kimberly A. Kurtz and a great granddaughter, Brandy R. Spalding. Bob is survived by his wife, Betty V. Isenberg; daughters, Donna K. Gat-
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Obituaries ton (Jack), Karen M. Carroll, Tammy L. Dean and Jenny M. Buckler; brothers, William R. Isenberg, Jr. (Donna), Carl N. Isenberg (Sherry) and Lloyd H. Isenberg; sisters, Barbara K. Kitchens (William), Carrie L. Amaker (Anthony) and Arlene L. Isenberg; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, plus one on the way; a very special uncle, Donald Jack Isenberg; and friends & co-workers at Mill Creek Saw Shop. Arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A Memorial Service will be held in Augusta, W.Va. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to help with funeral costs may be made to: Betty Isenberg at HC 71 Box 169-I Augusta, W.Va. 26704. Condolences may be made to the family at www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral. com.
Susan “Soozie” Ann Walker Musselman, 51 Susan “Soozie” Ann Walker Musselman, 51, of Waldorf, Md. passed away on Feb. 12, at Bay Ridge Health Care Center in Annapolis, Md. She was born on Nov. 15, 1963 in Washington, D.C. to the late Chilton Thomas Walker and the late Norma Jean (Shepard) Walker. In her younger years, Soozie enjoyed water sports. She also liked swimming, knitting and watching her soap operas on TV. Soozie was a Christian lady and loved collecting things. Soozie worked as an administrative assistant for Clinton Fence. Soozie is survived by her son, Graig
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Musselman; brother, Danny Walker (Beth); Sister, Bonnie Walker; nieces, Lacey, Courtney and Ashley; and nephews, Domonick and Dalton. Family and friends will be received to celebrate Soozie’s life on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A Service will begin on Saturday at noon at the funeral home. Interment will be private, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses at: www.gofundme. comJ775MK. Condolences may be made to the family at: www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral. com
Dorothy Lillian “Dot” Simms, 86 Dorothy Lillian “Dot” Simms, 86, of Ridge, Md. passed away Feb. 8 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on Jan. 16, 1929, in Ednor, Md., she is the daughter of the late Clifford Raymond Allen, Sr. and Helen Augusta Henton. On March 1, 1950, Dot married her beloved husband, Charles Hall Simms, at Moffett Field, CA. They celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage together. She spent many years supporting her husband and family as they travelled with the Navy. She was a dedicated teacher at St. John Regis Catholic School, Father Andrew White Catholic School and St. Michael’s Catholic School for 30 years until her retirement in 1979. She enjoyed baking, in which she produced beautiful, professionally decorated cakes. In retirement, she enjoyed an Alaskan cruise
with her husband. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Ladies of Charity, and the Red Hat Society. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her son, Charles Glen Simms (Cynthia) of Dunkirk, Md.; her siblings, Alice Marie Allen Houser of Leonardtown, Md., Walter Elliott Allen of California, Md., and Robert Ethan Allen of Beltsville, Md.; 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Bruce Allan Simms, Steven Robert Simms; her daughter, Sheila Ray Drury Simms; and her siblings, Helen Mae Allen Merson, Clifford Raymond Allen, Jr., Harry Leonard Allen, and Jesse Eugene Allen. Family received friends for Dot’s Life Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m., with a prayer service at 4 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. On Feb. 16, family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Michaels’ Catholic Church, 16566 Three Notch Road, Ridge, Md. 20680. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Peter Giovanni at 11 a.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 and Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, Md. 20680. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Sally Ann Freeman, 71 Sally Ann Freeman, 71, of Great Mills, Md. passed away Feb. 14 at her residence. Born on Nov. 13, 1943, in Towanda, Pa., she
is the daughter of the late Dewitt Eugene Stibgen and Margaret Gregg. Sally grew up in Pennsylvania. On Nov. 27, 1987, she married her beloved husband, Troy W. Freeman, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2001. She was a loving nurse for over 20 years at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was a wonderful mother and wife and the greatest Grandma ever. She loved to cook, bake and to do crafts. She enjoyed plants and flowers especially sunflowers. You could always count on her to sing and play the piano. Her greatest love was her family whom she loved very much. She is survived by her children and step children: Susanne Waltemyer (Ron) of Waldorf, Md., Michael Jaskiewicz (Christine) of Berkley Springs, W.Va., Matthew Jaskiewicz, Jr. (Alisa) of Costa Mesa, Calif., Steven Freeman of Mechanicsville, Md., Troy Freeman, Jr. of Ridge, Md. and Melissa Davis (David) of Great Mills, Md.; her siblings, Margaret Dymond of Columbia, Md. and Howard Stibgen of Wyoming, Penn.; 4 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends for Sally’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 and St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, P.O. Box 94, St. Mary’s City, Md. 20686. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Former Calvert County dentist Dr. Kareema Mohomed, DMD has changed locations! Previously located in Solomons, Mohomed has moved to Lexington Park to kick off her own dental practice, Gentle Green Dental Care, which focuses on providing environmentally friendly quality care. The new practice’s mission statement reads: “Gentle Green Dental Care’s mission is to provide the finest dental care. Our services will exceed the expectations of our customers by: 1) Maintaining the traditional dentist-patient relationship — We are committed to providing the best care possible for everyone who seeks attention. Fundamental to this commitment is our recognition that patients are individuals and our staff respects the humanity of each patient they care for. 2) Providing tools for the accomplishment of these goals
— Gentle Green Dental Care is committed to providing our staff with the technology, knowledge, and training with which to fulfill the motto: dental care where your dental health is the only care. 3) Providing these services in a professional environment — Professionalism means dignity, respect and compassion. Each of these is the goal of our dentist, assistant, and hygienists with every patient they see regardless of any characteristic which may distinguish an individual patient from another,” reads the business’ mission statement. Opened Dec. 8, 2014, owner Dr. Kareema Mohomed, DMD has dedicated herself to caring for smiles in the most environmentally friendly manner possible. “We’re all electric. Everything we have is EnergyStar certified and very energy sav- Mohomed ing. We use water saving techniques, and we always recycle. We’ve recycled 25 bags of paper since we opened. ” Mohomed said. “We have all recyclable paper products, toilet paper, paper towels. We even have electric hand dryers. We also use drainable ultrasonic solutions, which is something not every dentist does.” While this dental office is new to the business, Mohomed herself is not. “I worked at two other dentistry offices before I opened this one here. They were in Calvert County. I left when I had my baby, and afterward I figured it was time to open up my own.” A graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, Mohomed’s interest in dentistry stems from a love for people, and a desire to help them love themselves. “I’m very interested in people expressing themselves through their smiles. It’s the first thing you see when you meet someone, it’s important. I’ve known too many people who don’t like to smile because they don’t like their teeth. It’s something I’ve been interested in since I was a kid,” she said. Gentle Green Dental Care offers services including oral examinations, cleaning, x-rays, Invisa-
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line, teeth whitening and even the safe removal of amalgam fillings. “We safely remove amalgum fillings, and the metal is put into a drum. Once the drum is full, we send it out for metallic recycling. This is something we do that I think is going to be big in a few years,” Mohomed said. “We also use essential oils for patients who are feeling nervous before treatment.” Mohomed looks to offer the best care she can to everyone she can, and offers several specials as a result. “For patients who do not have dental insurance, we offer a $99 exam and cleaning. For every new adult patient that comes in, we offer a free teeth whitening after their service, and Invisaline is $500 off the treatment price right now,” she said. “Every so often I have a free coconut oil toothpaste making session. I put the dates for those on our Facebook page.” While opening Gentle Green Dental Care has been a challenge, Mohomed has enjoyed the learning experience, and looks forward to helping new patients. “What’s been different for me with opening the practice has been learning how to run a business, doing extensive research and meeting with other business managers to see what has to be done,” she said. Gentle Green Dental Care is a new business looking to care for new patients, and they’d love to see your smile. For more information about Gentle Green Dental Care, call 240-237-8050, visit www.ggdc.co, or like their page on Facebook. contributing@countytimes.net
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March Events at CSM
St. Mary’s County
CSM Cause Theatre: All Out. 8 p.m., March 6. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. This play follows contestants on a game show, but it turns out that everyone ends up a participant. The show begins as a typical contest, but as it peels away at the exterior of the contestants, the debasing price of success begins to be revealed. $5, all ages. Production may not be suitable for all ages. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd. edu/Arts/CauseTheatre.html. Calvert County CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Holly Roadfeldt, piano. 3 p.m., March 1. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Piano soloist Holly Roadfeldt made her orchestral debut with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at the age of 13 and continues to be an active solo pianist and chamber musician performing standard and eclectic recital programs in the United States, Europe and Asia. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free. rfleming@csmd.edu, 443-550-6011, csmd.edu/Arts/WardVirts/index.html. CSM Cause Theatre: All Out. 2:30 p.m., March 5. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. “All Out” follows contestants on a game show, but it turns out that everyone ends up a participant. The show begins as a typical contest, but as it peels away at the exterior of the contestants, the debasing price of success begins to be revealed. $5, all ages. Production may
not be suitable for all ages. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-9347828, csmd.edu/Arts/CauseTheatre.html. Charles County Human Rights for Women and Girls. 2:30 to 4 p.m., March 3. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Room 100A, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The CSM Institutional Equity and Diversity Office hosts Malika Saada Saar, the executive director of Rights4Girls, as she discusses their efforts focused on the human rights of marginalized young women and girls in the U.S. Event is in partnership with CSM’s Integrated Learning Center. Free. Diversity@csmd.edu, 301-934-7659, www.csmd.edu/Diversity/. CSM Connections Literary Series: Ron Capps and Dr. Fred Foote. 7:30 p.m., March 6. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Dr. John M. Sine Conference Room, BI-103, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Award-winning writers and veterans Ron Capps and Dr. Fred Foote will discuss their time in the U.S. Military and how it has influenced their literary writing. Connections@csmd.edu, 301-934-7864, http://www.csmd.edu/connections/. CSM Children’s Theatre: The Emperor’s New Clothes. 7 p.m., March 6; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., March 7. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Based on a short tale by Hans Christian Andersen, this performance is about two weavers who promise an emperor a new suit of clothes that is invisible to those unfit for their positions. $7 adults/seniors, $5 youth. bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts/children/
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Buffalo Soldier, William Cathay: An Oral History. 2:30 to 4 p.m., March 12. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Chaney Enterprises Conference Room, BI-113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The CSM Institutional Equity and Diversity Office hosts an historical presentation on the first African-American female to enlist in the U.S. Army. Posing as a man under the pseudonym William Cathay, she served for nearly two years before being medically discharged. Co-sponsored by CSM’s Veterans Organization. Free. Diversity@csmd.edu, 301-934-7659, www. csmd.edu/Diversity/. CSM Cause Theatre: All Out. 7:30 p.m., March 12, 8 p.m., March 13-14. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This play follows contestants on a game show, but it turns out that everyone ends up a participant. The show begins as a typical contest, but as it peels away at the exterior of the contestants, the debasing price of success begins to be revealed. $5 all ages. Production may not be suitable for all ages. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts/CauseTheatre.html. CSM Barbershop Extravaganza. 4 p.m., March 28. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Southern Mix, directed by Paul Douglass, will be joined by professional ensembles for an afternoon of barbershop harmony. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-934-7828, csmd.edu/Arts/somix/index.html. Press Release from CSM
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Seusstravaganza! at Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall
All ages are invited to celebrate the stories of Dr. Seuss with crafts, games, music and Seuss-tastic Story Theater. Lexington Park branch will host Seusstravaganza! on Friday, March 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Charlotte Hall branch will host Seusstravaganza! on Saturday, March 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Leonardtown branch will hold a genealogy class ‘Family History: Where Do I Start?’ on Monday, March 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This introductory course will cover where to look for information, filling out charts, organizing information, using the library databases and exploring useful websites. Basic computer skills and an email account are required. Registration required online: www.stmalib. org <http://www.stmalib.org> .
Introduction to Computers
Charlotte Hall branch and Lexington Park branch will both hold an Introduction to Computers class on Tuesday, March 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This course is part one of a four part series. Participants will learn the components, terminology, and general use of a computer. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required online: www.stmalib.org <http://www. stmalib.org> .
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Teen Art Contest Entries Due by Feb. 28
Entries are being accepted for the Teen Art Contest through Saturday, Feb. 28. and can be dropped off at any branch. Entries must be flat, no larger than 8 1/2 x11, and original. Art pieces can be pencil, pen, charcoal, pastel, water color, oil, photography, computer-generated, collage, or mixed media. Three dimensional artwork cannot be accepted. Winners will be announces at the showcase on Wednesday, April 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lexington Park Art Gallery.
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In Our Community By Haley Wood Contributing Writer “Pleasure, variety—it’s fabulous!” Jeff Maher, as his character Bernard, exclaimed in the Newtowne Players production of Boeing Boeing—a captivating and aerodynamic story that takes the audience on a ride to classy and sassy Paris to watch a sneaky bachelor- Bernardand his three stewardess fiancés (who of course are oblivious of each other). With the new, faster Boeing jet of the 1960s, and a visit from his timid friend Robert, Bernard’s life gets even more jumbled than usual when all three maidens are in town at once. Boeing Boeing, under the supervision of director-producer Thomas Esposito, and producer-stage manager Beth Sanford, takes its viewers on a whirlwind. The cast, made up of six actors, is remarkable. Kathryn Teague, who plays Gloria (the American fiancé), makes her Newtowne Players stage debut, and Sharol Yeatman, who portrays Berthe the maid, is a comic relief amongst comic reliefs. “I think that audiences like to see the characters get into a bit of a pickle, and then work their way out of it,” said
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Jeff Maher, who plays Bernard. “This character was really fun to bring to life—really energetic. It’s a lot of back and forth and back and forth.” Richard Milla, who plays the lighthearted Robert, loves “all the doors and the coming and going and shenanigans.” Maher himself has only recently been tied into showbiz. “A couple years ago my son was in a show here, The Christmas Story, and I started working backstage and just started doing a couple of shows since then. My sons are the ones who got me into this,” said Maher. The set design for this production was exquisite and unique. In partnership with the Color and Lights Society of Annmarie Sculpture Gardens, the walls of Bernard’s ever-changing flat are adorned with artwork from this fantastic collection, which will be on display every show night. The collection can be found in the Mezzanine Gallery at Annmarie Gardens from March 11 to March 25. Boeing Boeing will be playing from Feb. 20 to March 8. For more information on the Newtowne Players, please visit newtowneplayers.org. contributing@countytimes.net
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Pets of The Week
Rachel, a graduate of Towson University, is working in Baltimore for Les Mills United States and completing her MBA in International Business. Ryan graduated from the United States Naval Academy, class of 2013. He is now an Ensign stationed in San Diego, CA as a Surface Warfare Officer on the USS Princeton. Both Ryan and Rachel are alumni of Leonardtown High School. They will be married at the Naval Academy Chapel on July 18, 2015 and reside in San Diego, “sunny and 75 paradise.”
Saturdays and Sundays. If you think we’re your boys, you can fill out an application <http://www.feralcatrescuemd.org/uploads/2015_Adoption_ Application.pdf> and email it to Diane at moonandhunt@hotmail.com.
Love always, Howard, Leonard and Raj
Joseph and Treva Eversole of Leonardtown, MD announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Olivia Eversole, to Ryan Christopher Dishman, son of Robert and Tamarah Dishman of Annapolis, MD.
WE ARE PURR, LOVE BOYS! We were rescued from the shelter and we are ready to find our permanent homes. We were born in October 2014. We run over to see our foster mom as soon as she walks in the room. We are little love boys. We have a good time together with all our antics. We have been neutered, vaccinated against rabies and distemper, combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, micro chipped, dewormed and we cost $125 each. We can’t wait to meet you. We are at the Petco in California on most
P.S. Feral Cat Rescue is always looking for property owners who will give feral cats a safe outdoor home and will provide food daily. Call Diane at 301-481-0171 if interested in helping feral cats.
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An Enemy Impossible To Hate
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer
The plan was to be on the University of Maryland campus at least two hours before tip-off. After that, our fate would be in the hands of the basketball gods. We executed to precision. My buddy, a devout North Carolina fan, was decked out in Carolina blue; I rocked the best threads from my extensive Terrapins wardrobe. We were quite the visual contrast, but we shared a common dream: to find our way into Cole Field House to watch the Tar Heels play the always courageous, if not equally talented, Terps. There was a fly in our basketball dream’s ointment: we lacked tickets. That would be a minor issue in today’s age of StubHub, but this game was played on Feb. 22, 1997. Game day scalpers controlled our fate. There was another problem: we were young lads of limited means. We had eighty bucks. We were all-in. After trolling around Cole for a while, we learned that many (affordable) scalped tickets were specially marked for students. To use them, you needed a Maryland ID. The regular tickets? They far exceeded our meager budget. It looked bleak for the little fans that could. Dejected, we sat slumped on a curb holding out two fingers (a non-verbal demand signal for two tickets). Five minutes before tip, a voice from the heavens asked, “you guys need two?” Uh, yessir. We confirmed they weren’t student tickets and then asked the fateful question: “How much?” “Gimme forty…for both.” The seats were in the third row, a few feet from the baseline. Thieves were we. Unfortunately, the game lacked the drama of our pre-game adventure. North Carolina, behind Vince Carter and Antwawn Jamison, cruised to a 93-81 victory. The 1996-97 season would prove to be long-time Carolina head coach Dean Smith’s last and this game his finale at legendary Cole Field House. Nearly 18 years later – Feb. 8, to be exact – I was back on the Maryland campus to watch the women’s basketball team play Nebraska. At halftime I grabbed my wife’s phone and checked the sports headlines. Bad news. Dean Smith had died. Smith, after 36 years on the bench, retired with then-record 879 Division 1 wins (many at Maryland’s expense). Before Duke became Duke, Maryland’s archrival, the thorn in the Terrapins’ shell, was Smith’s Tar Heels. North Carolina almost always had better talent, seemed to get all the calls and had a knack for break-your-heart lategame heroics. I remember one game fondly, though. On Feb. 20, 1986 – maybe to the day you’re reading this – Len Bias scored 35 points to lead Maryland to a 77-72 overtime win over North Carolina, in Chapel Hill. It was the Tar Heels’ first loss at the glossy new Dean Smith Center. But such victories were rare. Carolina was the big brother Maryland could rarely whip, the standard Maryland never reached. This jaded, frustrating history should, by definition, mean that Smith is the enemy. He should be hated. Loathed. His image should incite rage. Truth is, I love and respect Dean Smith. He was just so darn classy. He wasn’t flamboyant. He never sought attention or craved credit. Smith never tried to be bigger than his players, his opponent or the game – he sought only to blend in, despite his gigantic status. Character was something Smith possessed, not something he was. And this being Black History Month, it is important to remember his under-publicized (just as Smith would want it) contributions to desegregation. His progressive acts included being the first UNC coach to grant an athletic scholarship to an African American and crashing a previously all-white restaurant with an African American player shortly after the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Former All-American Maryland center and sworn on-court Smith adversary Len Elmore sent out the following tweet after Smith’s death: “A life well lived, a job well done. The game, society has lost an icon. God bless #The Dean.” Elmore’s statement captures Smith’s legacy. A man whose profession demanded a winner and a loser died without a scant hint of an enemy. Dean Smith: a life well lived, a life to be emulated. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@yahoo.com
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Seahawk Men’s Basketball Cruises to Non-Conference Win in New York
Thirteen Seahawks scored as the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team stepped out of Capital Athletic Conference play and rolled to a 91-58 victory over the host Alfred State Pioneers Thursday evening. Tonight’s triumph is the ninth straight for St. Mary’s (17-4) and puts Head Coach Chris Harney just one win away from his 200th career victory. Harney currently holds a 199-78 record in his 10 years. The Seahawks, who rank sixth in the first edition of the NCAA Division III Middle Atlantic Region rankings, returned to league action Feb. 14 as Wesley College visits the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena. On Jan. 17, St. Mary’s recorded a 67-59 win over the Wolverines in Dover, beginning its nine-game win streak. Before the start of Saturday’s action, the Seahawks recognized their three seniors – team captains MacGyver Biniak (Elkridge, Md./Howard), Lee Jordan, Jr. (Baltimore, Md./Baltimore Free Academy), and Nicholas LaGuerre (Baltimore, Md./Lansdowne) – on Senior Day. All men’s basketball alums were invited back as well to play in Saturday’s annual alumni game at noon. LaGuerre led the way for the Seahawks with game-bests of 17 points and six rebounds while first-year guard Delaszo Smith (Baltimore, Md./Annapolis) came off the bench to contribute a dozen on 5-of-9 shooting from the field. Smith’s fellow classmate Trey Hawkins (Huntingtown, Md./Huntingtown) also scored in double figures as a reserve, chipping in 10 and game-high six boards. St. Mary’s tenacious defense forced 26 Pioneer miscues, which resulted in 28 points while controlling the glass with a 41-36 rebounding margin. The Seahawk bench shined brightly tonight combining for 46 of the team’s 91 points. The contest was close throughout the first half. Junior guard Justin Wallace (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Mount St. Michael) pulled Alfred State (5-19) within three with a triple at 8:37. St. Mary’s broke the game open by closing the half on a 24-4 from that point on for a 48-25 halftime lead. LaGuerre collected all 17 of his points in the first 20 minutes to lead all scorers at intermission while Smith picked up 10 of his 12. Wallace paced the Pioneers with seven behind a pair of three-pointers. Junior captain Troy Spurrier (Mt. Airy, Md./Glenelg) began the second stanza with a bang as Spurrier dunked 11 seconds in. The Seahawks would go on to increase their 23-point halftime lead to a 37-point margin with 3:44 left. Alfred State was led by senior guard Tommy Hutson (Brooklyn, N.Y./Susan McKinney) as Hutson tallied a dozen in the Pioneers’ sixth straight loss.
St. Mary’s Men’s Lacrosse Home and Season-Opener Postponed Head Coach Chris Hasbrouck announced Saturday afternoon that tomorrow’s home- and seasonopener for the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team has been postponed. The Seahawks were slated to open up the 2015 campaign at Seahawk Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 15 against No. 18 Roanoke College but the extreme cold weather conditions brought on by Winter Storm Neptune have caused the game’s postponement. Both sides are currently working together to reschedule the matchup. St. Mary’s now hopes to kick off its new season on Saturday, Feb. 21 as they take on Dickinson College at the St. Paul’s School in Brooklandville, Maryland. The first face-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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February, Month Long Reservations for Historic Sotterley Tour Exclusive Tour - Backstairs/Upstairs Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Once a year, the exclusive “Backstairs/ Upstairs” tour of Historic Sotterley’s 1703 Plantation House is offered to a limited group of visitors. This year’s insider tour experience will take place on Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for guests to go behind the scenes, enter rooms not seen on a regular tour, and view our notable collections. www.sotterley.org, $15 per person. Yoga Classes All Saints Episcopal Church, Parish Hall (Oakley Rd., Avenue) YOGA Classes, first time offered in the Seventh District. Instructor, Lynn Burton. Mondays 9 a.m. (floor) and 10:45 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 301-7692235 for more information. Film Festival Submissions Film makers from the Tri-County area are invited to submit original productions to the Southern Maryland Film Festival, to be held Saturday, July 11 in Leonardtown, Md. All ages and experience levels welcome. No submission fees. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Submission deadline is April 30. For submission and volunteer information, visit www.smdfs.org . For sponsorship information, contact Theresa at fotlt@outlook.com. Sports Trivia Challenge Enter your team to score $500 in the Sports Trivia Challenge March 21, hosted by the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad Auxiliary. Quade’s Store Bar & Grill Bushwood, Md. Team check-in by 6 p.m., questions start at 7 p.m. $50 per team (max 4 team members) Limited to 20 teams. To register your team, contact Terra at 240-9256950, Trisha at 301-769-3214 or Facebook. Basket Bingo to Benefit the 2015 BECA High School Scholarship Program (Reservations) The Charlotte Hall & Leonardtown Rotary Club will host a Basket Bingo on Sunday, March 29 at the Leonardtown Fire Department Social Hall. Doors open at 1 p.m....games start at 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit grants and the 2015 BECA High School Scholarship Program. All regular games will have a liner/and or protector and will be filled with Longaberger products, pottery or wrought iron. There will be 20 regular games...4 specials... pull tabs for baskets...basket raffle...door prizes...refreshments & more. Please call Shirley Mattingly at 240298-3885 to be included in the free drawing for the 2015 Longaberger Easter Basket. The group leader with the most reservations will also win the 2015 Easter Basket. To reserve a table for six or more please call Shirley Mattingly at 240-298-3885 or email Shirley.mattingly@verizon.net. CTA/SkillsUSA Forming
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Teams are now forming for the 27th Annual CTA/SkillsUSA Bowl-A-Thon. This FUNdraiser will take place on Saturday, March 14 at Lord Calvert Bowl in Huntingtown from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.. The cost this year is $30 per bowler. This includes 2 games and shoe rental within a two-hour timeframe. A team must consist of 5 bowlers. Local merchants have donated prizes, which will be awarded throughout the day! Proceeds from this fundraiser help pay for the many SkillsUSA Competitions and events for our high school students. Form a team and join us for some fun! For more information, contact Robin Brady at the Career and Technology Academy, 410-535-7450. Skilled crafters wanted for shop Craft Guild Shop (26005 Point Lookout Road (on Rte 5, next to Maryland Antique Center) in Leonardtown.) The Craft Guild of St. Mary’s County is looking for skilled artists and crafters to join the cooperative of juried members who volunteer their time to operate the shop. We are looking for a variety of local handmade items, including refinished furniture, to continue our long time tradition of promoting artists and American-made products. As the holiday season ends, this is the answer to winter and spring sales and an opportunity to display and sell your creations. Interested crafters can bring in four handmade items, in each category, to be judged to see if they fit the venue of the shop. Store hours: Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 301-997-1644. North End Gallery - February 2015 Invitational Show “Artists Inspirations” North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown) – First Friday Reception Feb. 6, 5 to 8 p.m. In February the North End Gallery will be holding their annual Invitational show which will run from Feb. 3 until March 1. This year the theme is “Artists Inspirations”. In addition to all of the regular North End Member Artists displaying their work there will also be work from over 30 invited artists. If you enjoy art this is a show you should not miss. Join us on Feb. 6 for the First Friday Reception which is open to all. This First Friday celebration will be from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallery. The Gallery is located at 41652 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. They may be reached at 301 475 3130 and the web address iswww.northendgallery.org . Opal Art Gallery Annual Invitational Exhibits work by Larry and Susan Chappelear Opal Art Gallery (41625 Park Avenue, Leonardtown) – Hours of Operation 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. on First Fridays Works of art by Larry and Susan Chappelear will be exhibited at Opal Gallery, Leonardtown, Md. from Feb. 6 until Feb. 28. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the Leonardtown’s First Friday event. Artists In Action Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) January Exhibit: Artists In Action: Artists in their natural habitat – Jan. 17 through March 3 Annmarie’s spectacular Main Gal-
lery 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. Community Business Fair Vendor Applications Poolesville Baptist Church on 17550 West Willard Rd., Poolesville – March 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town of Poolesville announces its 6th annual community business fair, “Destination Poolesville.” The event is Co-sponsored by the Town of Poolesville and the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission to the business fair is FREE for attendees in which visitors will have the opportunity to visit each vendor’s booth and get their passport stamped to be eligible for great prizes. Vendor applications are still being accepted with discounted rates available to members of the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Interested business owners can fill out an application at www.poolesvillemd.gov or www.poolesvillechamber.com.
Thursday, Feb. 19 One Stop Orientation St. Mary’s County One Stop Career Center (23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown) – 9 to 11 a.m. This orientation will give job seekers a full overview of services offered through the One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can receive free assistance with registration on the Maryland Workforce Exchange, job referrals, and job related information such available job readiness workshops, Workforce Investment Act eligibility, Veteran Services and services provided through various community resources. There are no fees for services provided. Call 301-880-2800 to register. AIRWorks Briefing Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Rd., California) – 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. AIRWorks draws upon all of NAVAIR to execute projects with the goal of fostering innovation, driving affordable solutions, and maximizing speed, while balancing risk. At its core, AIRWorks is the “branding” of the Warfare Center and Fleet Readiness Center’s current capabilities. The vision is to expand and exploit these capabilities to provide PMAs, the Fleet, and others with an alternative to the standard solution. AIRWorks product development will focus on completing the “concept to operations” cycle in months, not years, and do so at a reduced cost, according to the NAVAIR Commander’s September 2014 Guidance Update. RDML Dean Peters, Commander, NAWCAD; Assistant Commander for Research and Engineering, NAVAIR and Robert B. Smith, NAWCAD, Deputy, Director
AIRWorks will present the brief. There is no cost for this program. Advance registration is requested. To register, please visit paxparntership.org. 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, and supports workforce development including education initiatives and professional development. Visit www. paxpartnership.org or call 301-866-1739 Decompression Night Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) Come in out of the cold. The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is open late on the Third Thursday of the Month. Feb. 19 is our next Decompression Night at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. The Museum is open late for after hour gathering of Friends and Co-Workers. It is a great place to relax (decompress) after a hard week. Come by checkout our revitalized exhibits and stay for a drink and some snakes. Regular Admission applies, Members are always free.
Friday, Feb. 20 Bingo Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington St., Leonardtown) – doors open at 5:30 Bingo held each Friday at the Father Andrew White School gymnasium in Leonardtown. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #1470, doors open at 5:30 and games start at 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Ed Henderson at 301-475-1824 or visit http:// kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=1470. Drive Thru Fried Fish Dinner Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville) – 5 to 8 p.m. Dinners are $10. The menu includes whiting filets, parsley potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll Volunteer Maryland/Rural Maryland Council Information Session Rosedale Manor House (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood)- 2 to 4 p.m. Does your organization have a wish list when it comes to volunteers? Are you looking for funding to build organizational capacity? Please join Volunteer Maryland and the Rural Maryland Council for a free information session, where you will learn about how both organizations can help you build capacity and better serve your mission. Along with information, there will be plenty of time to network and ask questions. Volunteer Maryland/Rural Maryland Council Information Session, hosted by the Greenwell Foundation. Registration information for this free event is available at www.greenwellfoundation.org
Saturday, Feb. 21 Music at the Winery Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 4 to 7 p.m. Description: The local talented Meleah Backhaus will be performing live at the winery so bring your friends for February fun. Admission is free. $5 for wine tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass.
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication. Try Hockey for Free Clinic Capital Clubhouse (Waldorf Marketplace I, 3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf) – 8:25 to 9:25 a.m. (arrive by 8 a.m.) USA Hockey and the Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club invite kids, ages 4 to 9, to try hockey for free! Register online at www.tryhockeyforfree.com. Sculpting with Wire: Trees Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) –10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Join visiting artist Devin Mack, and explore the world of wire sculpture. Learn basic wire sculpting methods and practice applying various techniques to create a decorative wire tree. Each student will walk away with their own unique tree and the knowledge to continue working with wire at home. Member Cost: $15, Nonmember Cost: $20. A materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration required, please call 410-326-4640. Intro to Stained Glass: February Session Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn the fundamentals behind stained glass art from instructor Leza Hepler as students explore the copper foil technique. Learn how to cut, shape and grind glass, as well as foiling and soldering techniques to make a small sun-catcher for your window. The member cost is $50 and a nonmember cost is $55. All materials are included. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640. MWA Passport Experience Weekend Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 12 to 5 p.m. Description: This is not your average wine tour! The Passport Experience is your personal guide through the wine trails of Maryland. It is a self-guided adventure that gives you the opportunity to experience the rich and unique culture that each region has to offer. It’s easy to participate! Simply GRAB your friends, BUY your tickets, PICK a trail, and CHOOSE from the various participating wineries, eateries, hotels and local attractions to EMBARK on your adventure through Maryland Wine Country. Cost: $25. Purchase tickets at w w w.mar ylandwine.org/2015events/ passport-experience/ Sweet-Treat Cabaret Hollywood United Methodist Church 7 to 9 p.m. What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play! Come to St. Maries Musica “Sweet-Treat Cabaret”! St. Maries Musica Cordially invites you to attend our first annual Sweet-Treat Cabaret! Come join us for dessert and music in support of St. Maries Choral Ensembles. Tickets: $20 per person, $30 per couple, $10 per student, and children under 12 are free. The evening will include solo and duet performances by members of St. Maries Musica featuring Meleah Backhaus Shrout on the piano. Free Veterans Stand Down Event American Legion Post 82 (6330 Crain Highway, LaPlata) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Veterans Stand Down Event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion
Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, LaPlata, Md. Open to all Active Duty, Military Veterans and their dependents. Focus of event is to connect Veterans with Agencies and service providers to assist Veterans with VA benefits, writing a resume, transition from military life to civilian life, assist the homeless and much more. Bring Military ID, VA ID or DD214 and if applying for initial benefits, DOD health records. Closest Van GO stop is Walgreens in LaPlata, Md. A short walk to the American Legion Post 82.
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Bingo Knights of Columbus Hall (RT-5 & RT-235, Ridge) – doors open at 5:30 Bingo at the Knights of Columbus hall in Ridge. Doors open at 5:30. Games begin at 6:30. At the junction of Routes 5 and 235 in Ridge. Tel: 301-872-4641.
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Sunday, Feb. 22 “Recovery in Real Life” The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt (6501 North Charles Street, Towson) – 1 to 4 p.m. The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt will kick off National Eating Disorders Awareness Week with a unique, free community event. The event, “Recovery in Real Life: Celebrating the Voices of Hardship, Hope, and Healing from Eating Disorders,” will feature presentations by women and men who have all been on the journey of recovery from an eating disorder and know how difficult and rewarding recovery can be. Come hear their stories. Listen to the lessons they’ve learned. Gain inspiration from their hope. In addition to the main panel presentation, attendees may choose to attend one of several breakout sessions facilitated by panelists and CED clinical staff. Topics include: pregnancy/post-partum and eating disorders, body image, mindfulness and yoga, inclusion of men and minorities, and strategies for family members and support people. Visit eatingdisorder.org/events for more information or to RSVP. Metalworking: Riveted Bail Pendant Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) – 1 to 4 p.m. Learn basic jewelry techniques from instructor Tricia Hall, such as metal-working, soldering, stamping, riveting, and bezel-setting a cabochon stone as students create artsy metal and gemstone pendants. No experience is necessary. Metal kit includes everything needed to create one pendant. The cost is $45; members $40, plus $35 materials fee. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org. MWA Passport Experience Weekend Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 12 to 5 p.m. Description: This is not your average wine tour! The Passport Experience is your personal guide through the wine trails of Maryland. It is a self-guided adventure that gives you the opportunity to experience the rich and unique culture that each region has to offer. It’s easy to participate! Simply grab your friends, buy your tickets, pick a trail, and choose from the various participating wineries, eateries, hotels and local attractions to embark on your adventure through Maryland wine country. Cost: $25. Purchase tickets at
Monday, Feb. 23 Introduction to Publisher 2010 Leonardtown Library (23250 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown) – 2 to 4 p.m. Adults will learn to create a basic publication using text boxes and graphics. Basic computer skills required. Free. Registration required. 301-475-2846 www.stmalib.org
MWA Critique Session Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room A (21677 F. D. R. Boulevard, Lexington Park) – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Love to write? Maryland Writers’ Association Critique Session: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room A. Bring several copies of up to 5 pages of original work, typed in 12-point Times New Roman & doublespaced. To accommodate as many people as possible, please bring a few questions to help focus feedback. Time will be limited. The MWA is a nonprofit. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit www.marylandwriters.org or stmaryscountymwa.wordpress.com or look for us on Facebook. Traces of the Trade College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Traces of the Trade. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Chaney Enterprises Conference Room, BI-113E, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Rescheduled from Feb. 10, a descendant of the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history, James DeWolf Perry will be on campus to discuss his family¹s discovery of their ancestors as well as answer questions about the documentary “Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North.” Free. MCanizales@csmd.edu, 301-934-7659, www.csmd.edu/Diversity/. Landscape Painting in Watercolor Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn tips from instructor Nancy Thompson about how to paint landscapes while creating a step by step watercolor masterpiece! Learn about color-mixing, value, and composition. All students come away with a completed artwork. All levels of experience are welcome. The member cost is $140, nonmember cost is $150. There is a materials fee of $15 due to the instructor at the start of class. Students may bring their own supplies and avoid the materials fee. Advanced registration required, please call 410-326-4640.
Wednesday, Feb. 25 PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons) – 10:20 to 10:50 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-bat-
tery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-3265289. calvertlibrary.info.
Thursday, Feb. 26 Orientation-St. Mary’s One Stop Career Center (23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown) – 9 a.m. This orientation will give job seekers a full overview of services offered through the One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can receive free assistance with registration on the Maryland Workforce Exchange, job referrals, and job related information such available job readiness workshops, Workforce Investment Act eligibility, Veteran Services and services provided through various community resources. There are no fees for services provided. Call 301-8802800 to register.
Friday, Feb. 27 Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) – doors open at 7 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will sponsor an Open Mic Night. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you haven’t been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30. The admission fee for this event is only $7, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at garner@wildblue.net or call John at 301-9044987. Visit www.smtmd.org for directions and more information. Wine & Design (42356 Rescue Ln., Hollywood) – 6:30 p.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad is sponsoring a Wine & Design night on Friday, Feb. 27 at 42356 Rescue Lane. Fun begins at 6:30 p.m., cost is $45 and includes an instructor, canvas, paints, easel, brushes and aprons. Light refreshments will be served. To sign up go to www.wineanddesign.com/location/leonardtown-md/ home, go to the calendar, find the date and follow the instructions. Payment must be received in advance. Pass this on to your friends and family. Don’t worry if you can’t paint, it’s a fun night out! Any questions, please call Barbara Wible at 240-298-7443.
Saturday, Feb. 28 Nuno Felted Scarves Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor Robyn Strayer will be guiding students as they learn how to explore a technique that combines silk and wool through a wet felting process. The lamination of silk and wool creates a beautifully textured and light draping fabric--no needles required! The member cost is $70, and a nonmember cost is $75. There is a materials fee of $18 due to the instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640.
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Leonardtown to Host Inaugural Southern Maryland Film Festival
By Megan Conway Contributing Writer
The Inaugural Southern Maryland Film Festival will be held Saturday, July 11 in Leonardtown. The idea for a Film Festival came from Bill Stea of the Southern Maryland Film Society, an organization that aims to recognize local filmmakers as well as promote the visibility and understanding of local films to a larger audience. Celebrating film as an art form, Public Relations and Events Coordinator of the Commissioners of Leonardtown Maria Fleming said film festivals are the equivalents of an art gallery exhibit. “It is where filmmakers get to show their work, see each other’s work and interact with the audience. It is something Bill has been wanting to do for a long time, so he approached the Friends of the Leonardtown Theater about the event,” she said. The Friends of the Leonardtown Theater (FOLTLT) mission is to bring films and live performances, along with educational programs, to downtown Leonardtown. Partnering with Stea, the FOTLT came to Leonardtown to find a venue, where Fleming said it was, “…a natural fit for the Arts and Entertainment District.” The details of the Festival are still in the works, but the basic outline has been determined. A committee will review the entries and selects form each category for viewing throughout Leonardtown in such places as The Rex, Big Larry’s, Crazy for Ewe, and Marrick Homes said Fleming. People attending the event will be able to either buy tickets for individual films or a wristband that allows them to see as many as they would like that day. Audiences will vote, which will be combined with a panel of local judges said Fleming. Prizes will be awarded in different categories. Fleming noted that the Festival didn’t know what to expect as far as amount of submissions, but hopes the free entry policy will allow many to submit. The deadline is April 30. “We’ve been trying to get the word out
to the schools that this is an all-ages-event – and teenagers are so creative and tech-savvy these days – so my bet is on the High School category,” Fleming said on what age group would be notable. When asked about the importance of films to communities, Fleming remarked that those involved with the Festival see film as art. “…Filmmaking is a means by which artists can tell stories and express their emotions, opinions, moods, and worldview to a wide audience. The audience, in turn, is able to experience the film both individually and as a group – giving a common platform for discussion with personal variations and perspectives.” Fleming also pointed out that not all storytellers have the means to create a blockbuster, or be produced in Hollywood, but their stories are no less important. “In fact, they may get more understanding from the local audience than they would from anywhere else,” she said. In her opinion, local films bring a sense of pride and unity to a community, as they can understand and relate to the dialog, characters, and situations. The hope is to make the Southern Maryland Film Festival an annual event. To do this, the Festival is looking for sponsors, in order to keep ticket prices low for audiences. Interested sponsors should contact Theresa Wood at t.a.wood45@gmail.com. Volunteers for the event will be needed, email smdfilmfest@ gmail.com if you would like to help or if you have questions. For updates, and eventually a schedule of movies, locations, and show times, visit www.smdff.org, or the Southern Maryland Film Festival Facebook page. Be sure to mark your calendars for this unique opportunity to support local filmmakers and their perspectives on the world. “Over time, we would like to see a community that embraces film as an art form – and local filmmakers as artists – as much as do they do music and painting,” Fleming said. contributing@countytimes.net
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DJ Captain Rich Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
DJ Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) –11 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 20
Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
Three Sixty Band Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21 3 Days of Rain Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. The Piranhas Port Tobacco Marina (7536 Shirley Blvd, Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m.
Karaoke All American Steak House (35 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf) – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 27
Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Justin Myles Full Band Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22
FUBAR Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. Great Country Music Port Tobacco Marina (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 9 p.m.
The Craze Live Band Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28
DJ Randy Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Vendetta Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 23
Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
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Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
John Shaw Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
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Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 11 a.m.
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
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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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Are you a Bay-Wise Homeowner? The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure and a vital part of the state of Maryland. Yet, the Bay is in trouble due to population pressures from pollution and sediment runoff which affect its watershed. Most Maryland residents live within a half-mile of a drainage ditch, storm drain, stream or river. Most of those waterways eventually drain into the Chesapeake Bay. What we do to maintain our own landscapes can affect the health of our local waterways, the Chesapeake Bay and our environment. The overuse and misuse of pesticides and fertilizers, soil erosion and poor plant selection have all damaged Maryland’s streams, rivers and the Bay. Environmentally sound gardens and yards combined with sustainable gardening practices can help improve water quality and conserve our natural resources for future generations. We all need to do our part to take care of our waterways and environment. By changing a few simple landscape practices, you and your family can help keep Maryland communities healthy.
The University of Maryland’s Bay-Wise “yardstick” measures how your yard protects the Chesapeake Bay. With the help of trained Master Gardeners, you will learn more about: 4 Controlling Stormwater Runoff; 4 Encouraging Wildlife; 4 Protecting the Waterfront; 4 Mowing Properly; 4 Watering Efficiently; 4 Managing Yard Pests with Integrated Pest Management (IPM); 4 Mulching Appropriately; 4 Recycling Yard Waste; 4 Fertilizing Wisely; and 4 Planting Wisely. When your yard “measures up,” you’ll be proud to display this Bay-Wise sign in your yard!
For more information about Bay-Wise in your county contact your local University of Maryland Extension office. Residents may find contact information for their local UME office at http://extension.umd.edu/ or extension.umd.edu/baywise. This is the thirty-fourth and final article 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. Thank you, County Times, for dedicating this space to help the Chesapeake Bay!
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities
“The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” On Sunday, March 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 maestro 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 will depart the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1062. Clear the Clutter Presentation Ariele Stromberg, owner of Control the Clutter, LLC and Professional Organizer, will teach participants how to organize. She will show and demonstrate helpful storage solutions and share ideas for what to do with things to be purged. During this presentation you will be given the skills you need to organize and free your life of the clutter. This presentation is Thursday, Feb. 24 at New Towne Village in Leonardtown at 12:15 p.m. This presentation is open to the public. To register call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073. Learning is ForEver (LIFE) Booklets Now Available Are you looking forward to Spring? The LIFE program offered by the St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging & Human Services has fabulous plans for many exciting, educational tours in the region. Booklets are now available for pick-up at your local Senior Activity Center, library, and online at www. stmarysmd.com/aging. Registration opens Monday, March 2, tours begin in April Pick up your booklet soon and make plans to join us. Tours are being offered to the National Arboretum, National Colonial Farm, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Monticello, Fords Theater and many more. You must be 50 years of age or older to participate. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1063 with questions.
SENIOR LIVING CSM Wellness Clinic Nursing students from the College of Southern Maryland’s Nursing program will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on March 3 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. offering free health screenings. They will also present information, on how to read drug and food labels, stroke and heart attack information, cancer warning signs and yearly exams (Breast and Prostate). Respiratory etiquette and hand washing using the “germ detector” are topics covered as well. For more information, please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001. Introductory Pickleball Lessons Pickleball is a game played with a perforated plastic ball and wood or composite paddles on a court similar to badminton. This clinic, held at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center on Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 5 from 8 – 10 a.m., will be facilitated by two experienced Pickleball players who will teach the rules of the game as well as offer additional pointers. Paddles and balls will be provided. This class is designed for those new to Pickleball. Cost is $8 per person. To learn more or to register, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Ocean Downs Casino On Wednesday, March 25 the Department of Aging & Human Services will sponsor a trip to Ocean Downs Casino. The cost is $40 and includes coach bus transportation and free slot play (free play amount dependent upon group size). Lunch will be on your own at the casino. Valid photo identification is required; participants must be 21 years of age or older to enter the casino. The bus will depart the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Advance payment required. For more information, 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.
Mrs. Henrietta Harden
A Journey Through Time The
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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer July 26, 1856, The Charleston Mercury (SC). “Good Old Age---Mrs. Henrietta Harden, died in St. Mary’s Co., Md. on the 28th ult. having attained the nearly unprecedented age of 118 years of age. The Leonardtown Beacon says she was the widow of a Revolutionary soldier, and as such, applied for a bounty land warrant under the act of congress; but owing to loss or destruction of marriage records of that early period, and the fact there was no other person living in the county old enough to bear testimony to such a fact, the old lady was unsuccessful in her application to prove her marriage.” Who was this woman and did she really live to be 118? On May 2, 1797 a marriage license was issued to William Cheseldine and Henny Gibson. William was the Revolutionary War soldier. He enlisted as a private in the Company of Flying Camp on July 28, 1776. He was also a widower at the time of their marriage as he had been married first to Teresa Mason. The marriage to Henrietta would end just two years later with his death shortly before May 31, 1799 when the Orphan’s Court ordered an inventory of his personal estate. On November 11, 1800 a marriage license was issued to Charles Harden (Harding) and Henny Cheseldine. Charles was the son of Joseph Harding and Rebecca Conyers Walter. During the War of 1812 he had served as a rifleman. Charles died in 1817 leaving Henrietta a widow for the second time. In 1840, I believe it was Henrietta was living in the household of John Mattingly. If this is correct, her age was given as 70-80 (names of all household members and exact ages did not begin until the 1850 census and even then it did not include slaves). At the time of the 1850 census Henrietta was listed again in the home of John Mattingly. Her age was given as 100. In 1855 Henrietta applied for bounty land based on the service of Charles Harding. At this time, she said she had been born in 1758, which means she was then 97. Perhaps Henrietta was unaware that both of her marriage records had survived and could have been produced thereby proving her claim. Proving her age was another matter. There are many contradictions. In 1800 her age was either 26-44 (born 1756-1774) or over 45 (born before 1755)--there were two females living in her household at that time. In 1810 her age was given as 26-44 (born 1766-1784). There was no listing in 1820 and the 1830 census was lost. In 1840, she’s 70-80 (born 1760-1770); in 1850, 100 (born 1750); and in 1855, 97 (born 1758). Another question would be if her maiden name really Gibson or had she been married prior to William Cheseldine. If she were born in the late 1750s or 1760s, she was pretty old when that first marriage took place in 1797. Was she 118 when she died? I would seriously doubt it.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
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“Screaming for Quiet”
By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer I hope everyone is enjoying our snow days. The people up North must be laughing hysterically at us – since our 6 to 8” is probably considered a dusting to them. Schools most likely wouldn’t even get a two-hour delay in New England. But for Southern Maryland this was a HUGE snowfall. The milk, bread, and toilet paper frenzy was in full swing – which is great for all of our local grocery stores. But our Southern Maryland road crews are so good that people probably didn’t even get to drink their first glass of milk or have that delicious Dagwood Bumstead sandwich before all the main roads were clear. And by early afternoon most all of the feeder roads were cleared. Great job to all involved. We didn’t get the milk darn it. I thought I had enough, but when I went to make a nice cup of hot chocolate yesterday I was very disappointed. Next time I will be in the frenzy and enjoy it! Though sometimes it is a wonderfully cozy feeling to know that you “can’t” go anywhere even if you wanted to. And you also know that everyone else is in the same circumstance; remember the two feet of snow several years ago and how everyone hunkered down…..and how we all got tired of seeing the 4,000th photo of snow-covered trees and yards on the news or on Facebook. I certainly was guilty of that for our last snowfall and this snowfall too, I’m afraid. The mass upload of photos and of artists painting snow-covered scenes will never change. I hope not, since every snowfall has its own characteristics. There is someone who will see something in a new way and share their unique perspective with the rest of us - which ties in with what I originally wanted to write about: Unique perspectives – specifically in advertising. Have you ever noticed when some advertising agency hits on a funny theme for a commercial that everyone gets in on the bandwagon? Is it just me, or is everyone noticing a lot of screaming commercials lately, especially screaming goat commercials? What is with screaming goats – as if the cold reliever cute ball of talking snot and snot-streaming monsters weren’t bad enough (I hope snot isn’t a bad word). And I still get angry with the personal care and blue pill & bathtub commercials that air early enough for kids to be watching. It is bad enough some are shown during the dinner hour. But back to goats. I do love the “Jack the scapegoat” Geico commercial in the peanut butter factory. That gets me laughing every time. Geico usually has pretty good and memorable ads. I don’t think the hump day commercials and spin-offs will ever go away. “Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike” will probably be added to the dictionary. However, there are three screaming goat ads on TV right now. The Discover IT card commercial aired during the Super Bowl and it was cute. That’s where the man opens up a door to a room and the goat screams, and then the man screams. Sprint has a quick commercial saying that when Verizon and ATT find out about their family plan they are gonna be like: you guessed it a screaming goat. Goats are not the only ones screaming. Golden Corral has a family and the server screaming. I can’t get to the remote fast enough to turn that one down. Goats screaming are definitely easier to take. Goats screaming, no hot chocolate, too many snow pictures…this is what I think about with a good snowfall. Oh well, spring will be here in 29 days…..and likely another screaming goat commercial. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.com or find me on Facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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How To Remove Snow From Your Roof
Heavy snow accumulation on the roof can lead to problems like leaks or even complete roof collapse.
The beauty of winter landscapes is not foremost on the minds of homeowners who have roofs full of heavy snow and ice. What may seem beautiful elsewhere can cause anxiety when one's home is under a precipitation onslaught. Excessive snow loads on a roof can cause the roof to leak or even collapse. The weight, and not the depth, of the snow is what determines if it needs to be removed from the roof. Fluffy snow may not be problematic, as it can take around seven times as much dry snow to equal the weight of wet snow. After a snowstorm, go outside and lift a few shovelfuls of snow. If it's back-breaking work, then the snow on your roof may be dangerous. Homes built to code can typically handle the snow and ice load that comes with the winter season. However, homes that have undergone unapproved renovations, or those where load-bearing walls have been removed from the interior may be susceptible to catastrophic roof collapses. Another problem homeowners face this time of year is ice dams, which occur when snow on the roof melts slightly and then refreezes, forming thick portions of ice usually at the edges of the roof by the gutters. Ice dams can divert melting snow in and under roofing shingles instead of through gutters and downspouts. A common contributor to ice dams is inadequate ventilation and insulation in attics. Heat from the interior of the home that rises into the attic can cause the roof to warm up enough to melt the snow. This is easily remedied by having ample insulation and ensuring proper ventilation of the attic to maintain temperatures cool enough to prevent underside melting of snow.
Signs of a problem If you experience any leaks from the ceiling or notice water coming down walls, a roof leak from excess snow or ice dams may be the culprit. Snow that is too heavy may create cracks in plaster and drywall and cause sagging that affects the framework of interior doorways. If you hear creaking or popping sounds, immediately exit the house, as these are strong indicators of an imminent collapse. Clearing the roof The Better Business Bureau warns against going up on the roof if you cannot safely remove the snow with an ice rake or similar tool. You should not jeopardize your health by trying to remove snow and ice. Confirm that contractors who remove snow have current liability and worker's compensation insurance before hiring them. Contractors will charge anywhere from $60 to $300 per hour to remove snow from the roof. Always inquire in advance as to what a fee covers. Even after snow is removed, there's no guarantee it will not accumulate again. Keep in mind that some snow and ice removal remedies can invalidate the warranty on recently installed roof shingles. This is something that must be weighed before proceeding with snow removal. Home insurance policies may or may not cover the cost of snow removal and damage. Call your insurance company to find out what your policy covers. Keep good records for the cost of all repairs to see if you can be reimbursed.
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