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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Officials with the state Medical Examiners Office in Baltimore say they have not reached a full conclusion on the circumstances that led to the shooting death of two women in Chaptico over the weekend but they have determined that one death was a suicide. Both women, Janet Little, 45, and Victoria Reeves, 58, who lived at the same address on Rivendell Way, were found dead suffering from single gun shot wounds to the head, according to Bruce Goldfarb, public information officer for the examiners office. Little’s death has been ruled as a suicide, Goldfarb told The County Times, but there has been no determination as to whether Reeves’ death was either a homicide or suicide. Police sources with knowledge of the investigation said a note was found at the home where the two women were found telling whoever found it to call the police and to not enter the home. Goldfarb said it could take days or weeks to come up with an official report on the deaths. “There really is no time table on it,” Goldfarb said. Sheriff’s office investigators say the investigation is continuing. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Snow Laden Sidewalks Spark Talk of New Rules
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said Tuesday that county department heads are examining what kinds of ordinances the county can draft pertaining to responsibility for snow removal, he intimated that one possible ordinance to come from this examination could put property owners on the hook for shoveling their portions of county-owned sidewalks. Guy made his comments as the regular meeting of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County was winding down and amidst the backdrop of his trip to Colorado last week for a skiing trip. Out there, he said, where residents saw 35 inches of snow within just hours, there was still an ordinance that compelled them to shovel out their portions of snow laden sidewalks. In a later interview Guy was vague about just what kind of ordinances would come out of the effort between the county’s public works department and legal office but that the county would try to enact an ordinance this year. “I can’t believe we don’t have anything
like that and we should have,” Guy told The County Times. Snow removal dominated the county commissioners’ agenda in recent weeks when the county saw its heaviest snow fall in years but of particular concern in some communities was the lack of snow clearing on sidewalks. The county set aside $30,000 for sidewalk clearing along Great Mills Road last week and public works reports showed road crews got the job done in about one-and-a-half days instead of the budgeted three days. Commissioner Mike Hewitt said in a later interview that there was a question as to why state road crews did not clean off sidewalks on state roads such as Great Mills Road and that their needed to be a clearer delineation between the two. But regardless of what government agency did the clean up, it should not be the responsibility of citizens, Hewitt said. “People being able to walk on the sidewalk is a big deal,” Hewitt said. “It’s the job of the local government to keep people safe. “It’s government’s responsibility to take care of the sidewalks, not the people.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Commissioners Lean Towards Funding Navy Museum By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After a sometimes tense exchange Tuesday over concerns about providing more county money to help support operations and maintenance for the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum project, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County seem to have found a consensus they will provide more than $600,000 in the fiscal 2016 budget. Ed Sierra, president of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association and Pete Butt, vice president of the group told commissioners that their fiscal situation from donations, memberships and door entrance fees to the museum were projected to increase but the $130,000 in operating funds and $550,000 to renovate buildings that held valuable naval aviation relics were still needed. “We are slowly growing from last year to this year,” Butt said. The new museum is currently under construction and should be finished by late spring. Sierra and Butt offered a strategic plan and vision for the museum’s future but certain commissioners were still wary of the prospect of more county support. Commissioner Todd Morgan reminded both men of the prior county agreement that stated that the county would build the new facility on county property just outside the base main gate but would turn it over to the association once completed to be run independently. “Essentially you’re asking us for money to help you out,” Morgan said. “Where’s the business plan, essentially we’re the banker and you’re the borrower.” Sierra countered by saying that when the aggrement was signed years ago the navy was financially supporting the museum but has since withdrawn from that agreement.
“When that agreement was signed we had the backing of the navy,” Sierra said. “You ask me for a business plan, I don’t have that right now.” Morgan said he believed providing more money now would commit the county further in the future. “My concern over time is that the county will have to take over the museum,” Morgan said. Commissioner Mike Hewitt, who once sat on the museum association board, amended his prior stance of bringing the museum under county auspices and instead supported giving them the money for operations and maintenance for this fiscal year only. He was critical of the last commissioner board for allowing the building to be constructed and then handed over to the association eventhough there were sustainability problems. “This is a lot like giving a homeless man a new home and telling him to pay the electric bill,” Hewitt said. “The worst thing the county could do is let [the museum] starve to death.” But he said he would not support funding beyond the current request. “I support the idea of giving you this one time shot,” Hewitt said. “You’ve got to make it work.” Commissioner John O’Connor said flatly that without a business plan from the association he would not support their request. “Without that my answer is no,” O’Connor said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Fire Causes $40,000 in Damage By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A SUV was completely destroyed Monday night due to a fire igniting in the engine compartment of the vehicle. A neighbor notified authorities after he noticed that Michael Lorenzizi’s 2002 Ford Excursion was ablaze. On March 9, around 9 p.m., roughly 20 volunteer firefighters from the Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the Redwood Lane residence in California. The fire originated in the vehicle’s engine compartment, but it spread to the garage it was parked outside of, according to Deputy Fire Marshal John Nelson, who responded to the scene. Nelson stated firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze before it reached the residence. The preliminary cause of the fire was identified as an electrical malfunction in the vehicle; the blaze caused an estimated $40,000 in damage. Nelson said the fire completely destroyed the Ford SVU and caused moderate damage to the attached garage. No injuries resulted from this incident. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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A Volunteer Organization Aimed at Helping Youth By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer From starting in a “broom closet” to expanding to its own house, Bridge’s of St. Mary’s has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Megan Grabowski, who is the Educational Outreach Center (EOC) Coordinator, said it wasn’t until 2001 that Bridges of St. Mary’s become an official nonprofit organization. Grabowski gives credit to Terry Bonnevier for the startup of this organization. “Terry Bonnevier recognized that there wasn’t any type of library and after school activities for the youth of Leonard’s Freehold…With the help of the Leonardtown society, they put a bunch of books together in there and it became so popular they moved into what we call the Little Blue House, which is on the corner across from Leonard’s Freehold and they served over 76 kids,” she explained. Now, Bridge’s of St. Mary’s offers tutoring in the “Little Blue House,” summer activities for the youth and the EOC has partnered with Leonardtown Elementary School to offer tutoring to students after the school day; she stated they are looking to partner with other schools in the county. “We’re definitely looking to expand. We’re working on partnering with Ridge and Piney Point Elementary as well [and] try and get the homework help program going in those schools.” Along with the homework help at the elementary school, Grabowski said they tutor 13 elementary school students and about five middle and high school students at the Little Blue House. The organization is especially excited for the summer program they have and each year the program has a specific them – last year’s theme was Art. “We partnered with local artists, like the Yellow Door in Leonardtown, we had some people donate some art supplies and we had an internship [with] St. Mary’s College,” she stated. In the past, the summer program was only offered as a half-day activity, but this summer the program will be able to host the kids for a full day; the program currently has 15 kids participating. “…It’s the whole idea if they’re being kept busy in a positive way, then they’re not going to get into other trouble,” Grabowski stated. Grabowski said that the current
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services offered at the Little Blue House are specific to the families who live in Leonard’s Freehold, but the organization has hopes of expanding its services. “Right now it’s specifically for the families who live in Leonard’s Freehold, we’re looking at branching out and providing it to other families. We like to have more homework houses, more Little Blue Houses; we were saying it would be great to have a Little Blue House in every neighborhood.” However, she said if families have the necessary transportation to the Little Blue House, then they are welcomed to join. For more information on the Bridge’s of St. Mary’s, visit their website, www.bridgesofstmarys.org. If you would like to volunteer, contact Megan Grabowski at bridgesofstmarys@gmail. com or fill out the application form on the Bridge’s of St. Mary’s website. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Mayor Won’t Try to Stop Library Project By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris told the Town Council and residents Monday that he would not try to stop the construction of a new library within the town limits even if it was not placed downtown as he and several other council members wished. Councilmembers Leslie Roberts and Roger Mattingly both threw there support behind those on the board of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County who want to see the new library built on the Hayden property where the new Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School is under construction. Burris had argued in a letter to the county commissioners two weeks ago that the library would better serve town economic development interests if it were placed in the Lawrence Avenue area of town where a Montgomery Countybased developer has offered to donate land for it. “I feel that this is a win-win for all of us,” Burris said of his plan. Others who oppose the idea say that it would be better placed for community use on the Hayden property where a senior center is also planned. Roberts said pushing for the library to be put on the site in the down town could put the entire project in jeopardy. “We need a new library and we need it now,” Roberts said. “The most important issue is to get the library built.” Councilmember Tom Combs said he would not try to stop the library project either despite his preference to have it downtown. “Every business in town would directly benefit,” Combs said. “But I wouldn’t fight it if it went to the Hayden Farm.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Clark’s Rest Road Work To Snarl Traffic
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Construction continues at the Clark’s Rest housing development on Route 5 in Leonardtown and the developer of the project, Marrick Homes, is planing on opening up the intersection with the town’s main thoroughfare and town leaders are warning that it will be a major inconvenience. “It’s going to be very disruptive in the best of circumstances,” said Town Councilmember Tom Combs. “It’s going to get on people’s nerves.” The opening of the intersection will also mean replacing pipes under the roadway, Combs said at Monday’s town council meeting. “They’ll be lucky if they can complete it before the fall,” Combs said. Town Administrator Laschelle McKay said the work could last as long as a year, with most of it taking place at night. “It’s probably going to start next month,” McKay said, adding that Marrick was restricted by the State Highway Administration from starting until the spring due to the cold weather conditions recently. McKay said there were about 30,000 vehicles passing through Leonardtown on that strip of Route 5 everyday. “It’s a busy, busy road,” she said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Lexington Park Man Charged with FirstDegree Assault
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Lexington Park man was charged with multiple crimes after he allegedly pulled a knife on a woman in the Prince Frederick Walmart. On March 3, around 7 p.m., deputies from the sheriff’s office responded to the establishment for a report of an assault in progress. Authorities have identified Andre Devon Dickens, 31, of Lexington Park, as the suspect. Deputy Rector searched the suspect and found a knife in the suspect’s left coat pocket. Police stated Dickens allegedly chased a female acquaintance into the store and once he was in the establishment he began pushing customers and employees, causing at least one individual to fall to the ground. Detective Wells was the first officer on scene and detained Dickens with the help of an off-duty officer from a different jurisdiction. Once the suspect was apprehended, police obtained written statements from numerous patrons and employees, which police said corrobo-
rated with the alleged actions of the suspect. One witness stated she noticed what was happening and attempted to leave the store with her small child. Dickens approached her and began cursing at her and pushed her across the floor. An employee stepped between the suspect and the mother; Dickens then allegedly threw a cart at the employee, striking her hand. According to police, Deputy Rector was awaiting the arrival of a jail van to transport the suspect when Dickens kicked the deputy in the shin. Dickens was believed to be under the influence of alcohol during the assault, according to police. Dickens was charged with first-degree assault, three counts of second-degree assault, second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer and disorderly conduct. Dickens is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in District Court on April 9 at 1 p.m. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Deaths of Two Women Still Under Investigation By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Officials with the state Medical Examiners Office in Baltimore say they have not reached a full conclusion on the circumstances that led to the shooting death of two women in Chaptico over the weekend but they have determined that one death was a suicide. Both women, Janet Little, 45, and Victoria Reeves, 58, who lived at the same address on Rivendell Way, were found dead suffering from single gun shot wounds to the head, according to Bruce Goldfarb, public information officer for the examiner’s office. Little’s death has been ruled as a suicide, Goldfarb told The County Times, but there has been no determination as to whether Reeves’ death was either a homicide or suicide. Police sources with knowledge of the investigation said a note was found at the home where the two women were found telling whoever found it to call the police and not enter the home. Goldfarb said it could take days or weeks to come up with an official report on the deaths. “There really is no time table on it,” Goldfarb said. Sheriff’s office investigators say the investigation is continuing. guyleonard@countytimes.net
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. Domestic Assault – On March 3, 2015, Corporal Smolarsky responded to a residence on Goddard Court in Leonardtown for an assault. The victim alleged, suspect Anitra Sharell Young, age 30, of Leonardtown, struck the victim with a hammer during an argument. Young also struck the victim in the face with her fists causing visible injuries. Young was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #12159-15  Domestic Assault – On March 4, 2015, Corporal Reppel responded to a residence on Altman Court in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. The victim alleged suspect Maurice Isaiah Thompson, age 29, of Lexington Park, grabbed the victim by the throat and attempted to strangle the victim. When the victim tried to get free, Thompson struck the victim in the face. Thompson was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault. CASE #12405-15  Violation Protective Order – On March 4, 2015, Deputy Teague responded to the area of Worth Avenue where Sergeant Safford has conducted a traffic stop. The suspect, identified as Terry Lynn Brown, age 45, of Chesapeake Beach, indicated he had a no contact order against him with the protected party being the front seat passenger. The order was confirmed and Brown was placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Violation Protective Order. CASE #12377-15 Sexual Offense/Assault – On March 6, 2015, Deputy Muschette responded to a residence on Lucca Way for a reported assault. The victim alleged to have been asleep and was awakened by suspect Valdeci Fonseca Obrien, age 35, of Avenue, touching the victim's body in a sexual manner without the victim’s permission. Obrien was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault and 4th Degree Sexual Offense. CASE #12680-15
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Dear Editor, The County Commissioners just issued a proclamation recognizing March as disability awareness month. We hope everyone will take a moment and reflect on how it would be to have barriers to overcome in order to carry out their daily routine. Our neighbors with special needs go to the grocery store, the bank, the transfer station, use computers, telephones, public rest rooms, public transportation and visit county facilities just like the rest of us. Most of them are not looking for help in the traditional sense but would appreciate services and/or accommodations that would remove barriers that hinder their independence. We all should keep in mind that any of us or a loved one
could suddenly have an unforeseen accident, military injury or disease resulting in a special need whether it is physical, emotional or intellectual. We want to thank the Commissioners for issuing the proclamation and we encourage everyone to keep in mind those with special needs not only during the month of March but throughout the year. Sincerely, David A. Ryan Commission for People with Disabilities Chair Hollywood, Md.
Dear Editor, I would like to support building the new library where Lawrence Street intersects Park Avenue in Leonardtown, where free land was offered. My reasons are as follows: 1. The state has a program that encourages the building of facilities in urban centers to eliminate unnecessary driving. Thus, there may be funds for the planning and/or building of our library. 2. Building the library one block from the historic center offers many parking sites, the ability to do a variety of activities at one time, and a location that is within walking distance for the students of the College of Southern Maryland. 3. It puts the library at a place where libraries are usually found, in an urban center where people come to do may things, this making it convenient for them
and strengthening the urban core. 4. It preserves the remaining area of the Hayden site for the future middle school, providing a strong educational bloc. For these reasons, the St. Mary’s County Commissioners, considering a smaller size new library, should definitely put the library in the historic center of Leonardtown. Sincerely, Dr. Herbert Winnik History, Professor Emeritus, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
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In Support of Funding the Naval Air Musuem
I had the opportunity to attend the Board of County Commissioners quarterly public forum on Tuesday, March 10, where one of the topics of discussion was funding for the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. There have been numerous articles in our local media lately questioning the use of county tax dollars to support the museum. Some have argued that federal funds should be allocated since it is a “U.S. Navy” museum. What folks don’t seem to realize is that virtually every dollar circulating in the St. Mary’s County economy today originated as a federal tax dollar. Those dollars came into our county when they were paid as salaries to military personnel, U.S. government civil servants, and DoD contractors who live, work, and spend their money in our county, and when the federal government paid for products and services in our county. As such, when our commissioners allocate county tax dollars, a large portion of those dollars are in fact federal tax dollars. Had Naval Air Station Patuxent River never been built in 1942 and had the Naval Air System Command never moved their headquarters to Naval Air Station Patuxent River in 1997, it’s likely that St. Mary’s County would still be the sleepy little farming community it was back in 1940, simply struggling to survive while the rest of Maryland and the nation passed it by. Despite 3,260 percent and 470 percent increases in U.S. and Maryland populations respectively between 1790 and 1940, the St. Mary’s County population remained flat at 14,900 (+/- 2,200) over that same 150year period. The county population in 1940 was actually 918 less than it was in 1790, but in 2010 it was 105,151 according to census data, a 620 percent increase from 1940. Since then our county population has grown an average of 12,900 every decade. It was the U.S. Navy and the federal government, which brought that growth and commensurate tax revenue to our county. I’m not a big fan of needlessly spending tax dollars at any level of government, but if our commissioners are going to spend my county tax dollars, then I wouldn’t mind seeing them spent on something which recognizes the most significant contributor to the economic engine of St. Mary’s County over the past seven decades. Perhaps the name of the museum should be changed from “Patuxent River Naval Air Museum” to “St. Mary’s County Economic Engine Museum”? Mike McGinn California, Md.
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CSM Connections Literary Series: W.D. Ehrhart. 7:30 p.m., April 3. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. W.D. Erhart is an awardwinning poet who began writing when he was 15 years old. Exclusively a poet until he was almost 30, the Vietnam Veteran has since written and published a wide variety of nonfiction prose from 400-word newspaper commentaries to 40-page scholarly essays to 400-page personal narratives. $3 in advance, $5 at the event, $3 with CSM Student ID. Free to active duty military and veterans. Connections@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7864, http://www.csmd. edu/connections/. CSM Lecture: Identifying Unhealthy Relationships. 2:30-4 p.m., April 7. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Room 216, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Michelle Corley from the Center for Abused Persons will provide information about ways to identify unhealthy relationships, including domestic violence and sexual abuse, and provide resources for participants. Free. diversity@csmd.edu, 301-9347659, http://csmd.edu/Diversity. CSM Splash for Scholarships. 7-11 p.m., April 25. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Wellness and Aquatics Center, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The College of Southern Maryland Foundation is hosting a poolside celebration to mark the fifth anniversary of the Leonardtown Campus Wellness and Aquatics Center and
to raise funds for student scholarships. The “Splash for Scholarships” event will include music and dancing, silent auction, seashoreinspired cuisine and umbrella drinks, poolside games and a CSM Strongman Competition. $50. Sponsorships available through April 1. http://www.csmd.edu/foundation/splash.html. CSM Latin Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., April 29. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. CSM’s Latin Music Festival will feature performances by CSM’s Latin Ensemble Ritmo Caché under the direction of Dr. Stephen Johnson and a guest professional group. There will also be a salsa workshop and free buffet. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, http://www. csmd.edu/Arts/LatinEnsemble/index.html. Calvert County CSM Lecture: Identifying Unhealthy Relationships. 2:30-4 p.m., April 2. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Michelle Corley from the Center for Abused Persons will provide information about ways to identify unhealthy relationships, including domestic violence and sexual abuse, and provide resources for participants. Free. diversity@csmd.edu, 301-934-7659, http://csmd.edu/ Diversity. CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Jeremy Koch, saxophone; Yu-Hsuan Liao, piano. 3 p.m., April 12. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room 104, 115 J.W. Williams Road,
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Plata. CSM’s Latin Music Festival will include a Latin music workshop followed by a buffet featuring Hispanic and American food. Free. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, http://www. csmd.edu/Arts/LatinEnsemble/index.html. CSM Clothesline Project Survivor Speaker Series. 2:30-4 p.m., April 14. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113E, 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata. As part of the Clothesline Project, author and survivor Yvonne Meddle will be sharing her personal story of abuse, survival and triumph. Free. diversity@csmd.edu, 301-934-7659, http://csmd.edu/Diversity. CSM Student Success Mid-Atlantic Conference. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 17. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This one-day conference for educators, administrators and staff from kindergarten through college will highlight best practices in teaching through workshops and peer discussion. Conference tracks include teaching approaches and strategies, student preparedness, technology, general interest and effective teaching of STEM. Includes keynote address by Dr. Pamela McCauley, author, award-winning educator and professor leading the Human Factors in Disaster Management Research Team at the University of Central Florida, networking and lunch. $80 through April 3, then $100. jandrews-walker@csmd.edu, 301-934-7824, http://www.dlf. csmd.edu/studentsuccess/registration.html. CSM Jazz Festival. 8 p.m., April 17-18. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Directed by Randy Runyon, Solid Brass is CSM’s jazz ensemble is joined by guest artist Matt Harris, a jazz educator, composer, arranger and performer who is from the Los Angeles studio scene. Harris is the director of jazz studies at California State Northridge. Workshops for area high school students will also be featured. $5 in advance, $7 day of event.bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, CSM Women + Math = Infinite Possibilities. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 18. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This one-day event will feature workshops, presentations and discussions designed to inform young women on careers that rely heavily on math. Keynote address by Dr. Pamela McCauley, author, awardwinning educator and professor leading the Human Factors in Disaster Management Research Team at the University of Central Florida. Open to young women ages 13 and older as well as high school math teachers and parents. The workshops will cover various subjects, including architecture, electrical engineering, microbiology and veterinary medicine. Free. Registration deadline is April 10. For information, visit http://www.csmd.edu/stem/events_ WAMinfo.html, 301-934-7808 or SandraP@ csmd.edu. CSM Renaissance Festival Choral Concert. 7:30 p.m., April 23. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Local professional and school groups will kick off CSM’s Renaissance Festival with a performance of Renaissance vocal music. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-934-7828, http://csmd.edu/Arts/renaissancefestival.html. For information on all upcoming events at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu and connect to the calendar.
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Annual Forrest Center Mulch Sale Fundraiser Underway The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center is conducting its Annual Mulch Sale. You may purchase mulch now through Thursday, March 26. The fundraiser, known at the school as “Mulch Madness,” benefits the Forrest Center’s SkillsUSA chapter. All orders will be available for pick-up on Friday, April 10 from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three different types of mulch are being sold. Brown, double shredded hardwood mulch comes in in giant 3 cubic foot bags. Red and black cedar mulch is available in 2 cubic foot bags. All bags cost $4.50, tax included. You may also be able to claim a tax deduction of $1.20 for each bag purchased. The Forrest Center’s SkillsUSA chapter is among the most successful in the state and annually must fundraise over $25,000 to cover the cost of leadership training, chapter activities and regional, state & national competitions. For more information, contact Mrs. Bonnie Skinner at 301-475-0242, x28201 or at bjskinner@smcps.org.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The election members to the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County and a new superintendent have gone a long way to restoring confidence from the public and other elected officials observers say after years of what critics called a lack of transparency and too much centralization of authority on Moakley Street in Leonardtown. Board Member Mary Washington said that a new spirit has come to the board with the election of Karin Bailey and Rita Weaver as chair and vice chair, and Schools Superintendent J. Scott Smith. Frankly, she said, after the problems the school system had with relations with the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and a $6 million budget shortfall due to bad budgeting for health care costs, trust in the school system was in short supply until recently. “Trust between the board and county commissioners was abysmal,” Washington told The County Times Wednesday, but added Smith’s repair efforts have brought the situation around. “His first action was to reestablish trust. He’s an open and upfront guy.” Board Member Cathy Allen said the budget problems had helped focus the board. “I think we learn from everything that comes before us,” Allen said. Smith’s uncomplicated budget submission to the county for an extra $7.2 million over last year’s request came down to teacher pay increases and opening the new Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School in Leonardtown and he has made his contract and salary public by posting them on the schools website. This a departure from former superintendent Michael Martirano who did not make his contract public unless under repeated questioning and was chided along with the school board by the commissioner board last year for last minute requests to bailout the system’s fiscal 2014 budget deficit. Weaver said they decided to make Smith’s interim status permanent quickly to ensure that the school system had strong and competent leadership. It was one of the most important things the new board could do, Weaver said. “If we left that out there there would be all these questions about where we were going as a school system,” Weaver said, who has taken an active interest in getting more details about system purchases and procurement. She says that is in keeping with her campaign pledge of more open and transpar-
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ent business at the board level. “My goals have not changed, that’s to be transparent and bring things to light,” Weaver said. “To ask the question ‘Is this really the best bang for our buck?’” Bailey, the board chair, said the more open discussions at the board level were evidence not only of a more collaborative attitude but of a willingness to provide more information on the internal workings of the school system to the general public. “It’s also to educate the public,” Bailey said. “It’s our job to educate the public because it’s their money. “I think there’s a lot more information coming forward.” Citizen activists and county elected leaders agree. “I really appreciate this new board and the new superintendent,” said Commissioner Tom Jarboe. “We have open and respectful conversations where it used to be a hostile relationship.” Eruptions between county commissioners and board members and Martirano, usually over budgetary issues, were famously noted in the press with both sides trading barbs back and forth in the media. Board members would often comment about how the county would continually underfund the school system while commissioners like Todd Morgan would accuse the system of presenting budgets “that had more smoke and mirrors than Harry Potter.” “That has really dissipated now,” Jarboe said. David Ryan, a civic activist and member of the county’s Commission on People with Disabilities, said the new board has made a nearly complete turn from the attitude of the previous one. “I think what’s happening now is a huge step in the right direction,” Ryan said. “The meetings are far more relaxed and interactive. “It really is like it should be.” Yet he still had an issue with the new board because they have not acted to rescind a resolution made under the old board that accused current board member Marilyn Crosby of wrongdoing for allegedly leaking personnel information about a candidate seeking to become interim superintendent after Martirano’s departure to head up West Virginia schools. An investigation conducted by a lawyer hired by the board found that Crosby had sent an e-mail to reporters stating that Deputy Superintendent Brad Clements had removed his name from consideration after a story broke in The County Times about his candidacy and salary requirements. Board members queried by The County Times last year said that Clements candidacy was revealed to them by then-Board Chair Salvatore Raspa individually and not in executive session as a deliberative body.
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The investigation was not able to prove that Crosby was the one who actually released that personnel information to reporters only that she sent out an e-mail informing the media of Clements’ withdrawal from the candidacy. When the prior board voted to censure Crosby, effectively asking the state board to remove her from office, Washington abstained. She now explains why. “I thought that it did not rise to that level,” Washington said of the allegations against Crosby. “I don’t think we should be in the business of disenfranchising voters. “He [the independent investigator hired by the board] didn’t have any conclusive evidence to show she released personnel information to the press.” Bailey said the new board has not taken up a vote to rescind the censure because it was important for the charges to be played out in front of an administrative law judge. “With where it is now we’ve assured ourselves we have an independent person who is hearing the case… in order to give everyone a fair hearing,” Bailey said. Ryan said the new board could at leaset inform the state they did not support moving forward with Crosby’s censure. “I’m disappointed,” Ryan said. “They surely can take exception to what the last board did.” When contacted about the investigation, Crosby said she was not concerned about it. “It’s moving along,” she said. “The truth is beginning to come out.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Obituaries Robert Harold (Bobby) Dorsch Jr., 77 Robert Harold (Bobby) Dorsch, Jr., 77, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away peacefully on Feb. 25 in his home in Greenwood, Del. with his loving wife, Rebecca Sowash Dorsch and stepson, David at his side. He was born on June 27, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to Robert Harold Sr. and Mary Alice Vallandingham Dorsch. He loved the farm life and water of Southern Maryland. Bobby worked many years as a civil servant for NAVSEA at Pax River and Webster Field, Maryland. He was an electronic technician and worked on almost every aircraft carrier on both coasts of the United States. He was respected and loved by his coworkers throughout his years of service. He retired from the Civil Service and enjoyed fishing, crabbing and boating in waters of the Potomac River and Breton Bay. He also loved his many birds (parakeets, cockatiels, and parrots), especially “RB”. He is survived by his wife: Rebecca, and stepson, David of Greenwood, Delaware; his brother, John Wayne Dorsch of Leonardtown, Md.; and four daughters: Debora Brubaker (Richard), Sheryl Goss (Steven), Patricia Dorsch, and Laura Calvano (Stephen). He was also survived by his nephews and nieces: Wayne and Amy, Cindy and David Dorsch. He had 14 grandchildren: Dawn Parsons (Chad), Melissa Farr (Ryan), Joshua Goss (Amanda), Jonathan Brubaker (Faddwa), Janice Rakes (Corey), John Calvano (Cece), Jason Goss (Katie), Matthew Brubaker (Suzanne), Aaron Goss, Elise MacIntosh (Matt), Adam Brubaker (Lane), Amy Goss, Derek Calvano and Andrew Goss. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Robert Dorsch. Donations in memory of Bobby Dorsch may be made to The Salvation Army, St. Mary’s County Service Unit c/o Catholic Community Services, PO Box 113, Avenue, Md. 20609.
Dorothy Gertrude Dunbar, 93 Dorothy Gertrude Dunbar, 93 of Lexington Park, Md. passed away March 3 at her residence. Born on April 14, 1921, in Ridge Md., she is the daughter of the late John Herbert Cullison and Sara Russell Lewis. Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Ridge, Md. She married her beloved husband, Alexander Beal “Buster” Dunbar who preceded her in death in 1995. She worked as a dental assistant retiring after 16 years. She was a wonderful mother and wife and the greatest Grandma ever. Her greatest love was her family whom she loved and cared for very
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much. She was a member of St. Mary’s Parrish and St. Mary’s Episcopal Ladies. She is survived by her children Margaret D. Clarke (Ned) of Lexington Park, Md., and Alexander B. Dunbar (Virginia) of Ridge, Md.; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her sister, Alice Taylor. Dorothy was lovingly attended by her three devoted and dedicated care givers, Kristen McDermott, Aylene Cruz and Loretta Postell. Family received friends on Sunday, March 8 from 3 to 5 p.m.., with a prayer service at 5 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 9 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City, Md. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 and Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Pearl Christine Faunce Morgan, 73 Pearl Christine Faunce Morgan, 73 of Avenue, Md. passed away March 5 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Md. Born on August 11, 1940, in Palmers, Md., she is the daughter of the late Francis Henry Faunce and Pearl Elizabeth Bean. On July 15, 1961, Chrissy married her beloved husband, Francis Leroy Morgan, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage before his passing in August 2014. She was employed as a dedicated Cafeteria Aide by the St. Mary’s County Board of Education; she drove a school bus for the St. Mary’s County Public Schools; and she also worked as a dishwasher at the Halfway House. Her hobbies included canning, working in her flower beds, going on family vacations and reunions, and hosting delicious family dinners with all the trimmings. She loved her family, friends and pet poodles, Peppie and Cocoa. She is survived by her sister, Nell Morris of Avenue, Md.; her godchildren, Janet Murphy of Clements, Md., Jeffrey Bennett of California, Md., Shannon Harrington of Leonardtown, Md.; 14 nephews; 11 nieces; many great nieces and nephews; cousins and extended family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Henry Faunce, Sam Faunce, Frank Faunce, Helen Gass, Rebecca Gass, Elizabeth Beibers, Dorothy Jean Wood, Mary Jo Bourgatt, Hazel McVeigh, Marie Thompson, and Lydia Bennett. Family received friends for Chris-
tine’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 11 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. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 12 at All Saints Episcopal Church, Route 470 & Oakley Rd., Avenue, Md. 20609. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, Md. Serving as pallbearers will be Walter Brooks, Michael Murphy, Pat Wood, Richard Wood, Jimmy Morris, and Patrick Brooks. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Pilkerton, Leroy Russell, and Bob Wood. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, Md. 20609. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Czeslaw “Czes” S. J. Covington, 52 On the morning of March 1, Czeslaw “Czes” S. J. Covington passed away at his home in Lexington Park, Md. following an illness. He was the son of Alicja Czarnetska (nee Gawdzik) and Antoni Czarnetski whom preceded him in death. Czes was born in Brandon, Suffolk U.K. on May 25, 1962. On Feb. 13, 1986 he married Christine Mary Ballard in Leonardtown Md. Czes enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country until his Honorable Discharge. For over 20 years Czes served with dedication. Czes served in many different positions supporting multiple programs including F-14, F/A-18, Air Combat Electronics, and Naval Air Traffic Management Systems. Czes was very proud of his many accomplishments and could regale you with detailed stories of his jobs and experiences. Czes was especially proud of his work as the Integrated Product Team Leader for the F-14 Airframes and Mechanical Sub-systems. In these positions, Czes was recognized for his innovation and creativity in identifying and developing sources for F-14 aircraft component remanufacturing and repair. Czes developed a reputation for using new technology to solve old problems. It was said that he had the ability to “look beyond the horizon to seek out different approaches to recurring maintainability and reliability problems.” Czes carried this spirit with him in all endeavors throughout his career. He was passionate about his work, doing it right the first time, and he was always looking out for the fleet maintainers. Czes enjoyed riding his vintage Honda motorcycle, all genres of music, cooking for his family and friends. Czes will be greatly missed and is remembered as always being sensitive to his friends’ feelings and problems offering a friendly ear and words of pragmatic advice. He was always available to lend
a helping hand. Czes is survived by his wife, Christine Mary Covington; his son, Bradly Jozef Covington, his brother, Tadeusz; and sisters, Jadwiga, Krissy and Monica. Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Marco Schad at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date in Brandon, Suffolk, U.K. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in Czes’ name to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. Please indicate “In Memoriam of Czes Covington,” via the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum website www.paxmuseum.com or by mail to 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Special thanks to the Lexington Park Rescue Squad. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Darlene Marie “Dee Dee” Jones, 46 Darlene Marie “Dee Dee” Jones, 46, of Lexington Park, Md. passed away on March 4 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Md. Born July 4, 1968 in Prince Frederick, Md., she was the daughter of Charles E. Jones and the late Patricia (Caldwell) Jones. Dee Dee graduated from Calvert High School in 1986 and was a hair stylist. She is survived by her father, Charles E. Jones of Lothian, Md.; her daughter, Brianna Henriques; and siblings, Bobby Jones of Port Republic, John Jones of Fort Collins, CO, and Mike Jones of St. Leonard, Md. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. 20657. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Alfred Raymond Toone, 79 Alfred Raymond Toone, age 79, of Tracy’s Landing, Md. passed away March 2 at his residence. He was born September 5, 1935 in Washington D.C. to Raymond Franklin and Mildred Elizabeth (Caton) Toone. Al was a 1953 graduate of Bell Vocational & Technical Institute and went on to serve a four year apprenticeship with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 1694. He went to work for W.T. Gallagher in Georgetown. In the early 1960’s Al founded T & W Woodworking, an architectural millwork company, with a partner, Robert Williams for many years. His craftsmanship can be seen in churches, museums, restaurants and government office buildings throughout Washington,
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Obituaries D.C. and Maryland. In 1976, his company created a special outside exhibit at the National Arboretum displaying the Bonsai Trees gifted to the United States from Japan. He operated the company until retiring in 2011. Alfred joined the Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Department as a teenager and remained an active member for 35 years. He was also an assistant Scout Master of Troop #61 in DC. Various outings with the scouts allowed him to cover all 181 miles of the C & O Canal and experiences at Camp Goshen provided fond memories for him as well as the scouts. Al had an extensive collection of toy trains and made many friends through this hobby. Alfred could be found most Sunday mornings in the kitchen creating his delicious pecan waffles for the family. Al was a devoted husband, father, stepfather and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Robert Toone and son Lawrence Toone. Surviving are his wife Claudia Toone of Tracy’s Landing; children Alfred R. Toone, Jr. and his wife Marilyn of Waldorf, Linda Toone of Thurmont, Andrew Toone and his wife Denise of Silver Spring, Laurine Toone of Silver Spring, Nanette Weber and her husband Peter of Silver Spring, Gregory Tomas and his wife Melissa of Niles, Mich. and Eric Tomas of Torrington, Conn.; thirteen grandchildren and three great
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grandchildren; and a brother Franklin Toone and his wife Sharon of Kent Island, Md. Also surviving is his constant K9 companion Dixie. A Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, Md. with a celebration of Al’s Life immediately following in Padua Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Deale Volunteer Fire Department, 6007 Drum Point Road, Deale, Md. 20751.
Edmund Plowden Marsden, 82 Edmund Plowden Marsden, formerly with IBM and lifelong Marylander, died March 6 of congestive heart failure. He was 82. Mr. Marsden was born in Washington, D.C., the only child of Nell Plowden Marsden and Thomas J. Marsden. He grew up in Foxhall Village and remembered fondly the summers spent at the family home in Bushwood. Ed is a direct descendent of one of St. Mary’s County’s earliest colonial families. After graduating in 1950 from
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Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore he received his Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in 1954. Ed wasn’t able to attend the graduation ceremony because he was serving in the Navy aboard the USS Douglas H. Fox from 1953-55 during the Korean War. After the war he took a job with IBM, first in sales and then in marketing. Ed was an “IBMer” for 34 years until he retired in 1991. During that time he raised three children with his wife of 55 years, the former Susan Chasmar Werner. Aside from family, one of his joys in life was being behind the wheel of his white Porsche 912 during an autocross or on a winding country road. Ed served as President of the Porsche Club of America- Potomac region in 1977. Throughout most of his adult life, Ed triumphed over heart disease and because of his efforts, and good doctors, he was able to enjoy his nine grandchildren for many years. His daughter was a TV news anchor for WMAR in Baltimore and there is still an antenna pointing north on the roof of his Montgomery County home. She could never get him to root for any other baseball team than the Nationals! Ed embraced new technology and had a constant desire to learn which sometimes meant hours spent on his computer. His iPod is filled with Beethoven, Bach, and New Orleans style Jazz. He would listen to his tunes while
working out at the gym nearly every day…a day which usually ended with a glass of Cabernet. “Good for the heart”, he would say. Ed Marsden is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mary Beth Marsden; sons, Thomas George (T.G.) Marsden and Patrick Marsden; and nine grandchildren. A private service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Autism Society of BaltimoreChesapeake at baltimoreautismsociety. org For additional information visit www.josephgawlers.com.
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Where The Journey of Faith Continues… Pre-K through 8th grade A Catholic community, devoted to Gospel values, academic excellence and Christian service that welcomes students of all faiths. Accredited, All day Pre-Kindergarten, Grades 3,4,5 Collaboration program, Advanced Math, Agricultural onsite lab, Mimio interactive classrooms, iPads, laptops, Music lab, and so much more! Open houses March 15, April 19, May 17 - 1:00pm-3:00pm Shadow days Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:30pm or by appointment
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Full STEAM Ahead! with Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, is injecting creativity and fun into STEM by adding Art, and turning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into STEAM. Encourage your young children to explore science, technology, engineering, art, & math, and get them STEAM-ing at Annmarie Sculpture Garden. Each session runs from 1pm to 4pm in the artLAB located in the Murray Arts Building at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. The program is specifically designed for toddlers, preschoolers and their accompanying adults. Admission is free! Preschool children and their caretakers are invited to visit the artLAB at Annmarie Garden for hands-on investigations and challenges! Each session will help children explore, observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them as they create and play. Everyone will investigate a variety of concepts in STEAM– science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Join us for these fun and imaginative sessions that will get your child excited about learning. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. No registration is requiredjust drop in.
Sunday March 15 – Fun with Physics Sunday April 19 – Busy Builders Sunday May 17 – Wild about Wind Bringing a large play group or Moms’ club? Please email programs@annmariegarden.org so we can better accommodate your group. This program was made possible by a Grow up Great grant from: PNC Bank About Annmarie Garden An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a walking path that meanders through the forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including more than 35 works of art on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Annmarie Garden also presents a variety of award-winning special events, gallery shows, and engaging public art programs. Annmarie Garden’s Studio School offers creative classes for all ages and abilities taught by a talented faculty. Annmarie Garden is conveniently located just off Route 2-4, on Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland; open 9am-5pm daily; the Murray Arts Building and Gift Shop are open 10am-5pm daily. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
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Presenters Announced for the 2015 Speaker Series at Sotterley Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce the presenters for the 2015 Speaker Series at Sotterley. An important community outreach, this series is yet another way that this National Historic Landmark fulfills its mission of preserving, researching, and interpreting Sotterley Plantation’s diverse cultures and environments and to serve the world as an educational, cultural, and community resource. Because of the ongoing generosity of The Boeing Company, dedicated to promoting education and the arts within the Southern Maryland community, the Speaker Series at Sotterley is free to the public. Due to limited seating, advanced reservations are required. Call 301-373-2280 for reservations. Chef Roland Mesnier “Lifetime White House Pastry Chef & Beyond” Wednesday, April 15 | 7 p.m. in the Barn Karen Jessee & Thomas William Tear “Close to the Vest and Under the Skirt” Sunday, May 17 | 3 p.m. in the Barn Jennifer Pharr Davis “The Extra Mile: Exploring the Limits of Endurance” Wednesday, June 3 | 7 p.m. in the Barn Film: “Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields” Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 7 p.m. in the Barn Bob Arnebeck “Slave Labor in The Capital: Building Washington’s Iconic Federal Landmarks” Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. in the Barn
LIBRARY ITEMS
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be March 13 through 15 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Friday, March 13 is open for Friends of the Library only – join at the door! To volunteer, contact stmarysfol@gmail.com.
Pizza Counting and Measuring and Color Mixing for Pre-Schoolers
Pre-school children, ages 3 to 5 years, will read, experiment and create with Pizza Counting and Measuring at the Charlotte Hall branch on Monday, March 23 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Color Mixing will be held on Friday, March 27 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Lexington Park branch. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event online for all Pre-School STEM activities: www.stmalib.org.
ABCmouse
Children of all ages now have access to ABCmouse.com for libraries at all of the St. Mary’s County Library branches. ABCmouse provides more than 3,500 fun-filled learning activities including reading, math, art, music and more. ABCmouse is available on all the library computers, or you can bring your own computer or device and connect to the free library wifi at any branch to play!
Tax Forms available at your Library
Each branch has some of the basic federal forms (1040, 1040A and 1040EZ) available for pick-up. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not providing printed copies of any other forms, any instructions or schedules. Please see the Information Desk at any branch for forms and instructions that can be copied on the library machines. Cost: $0.20 per side for black/white. You can view and/or download any forms, schedules or instructions at www.irs.gov/ forms. Any other forms, schedules or instructions can be ordered and delivered via mail to your home, free of charge by calling 1-800-829-3676 or visiting www.irs.gov/orderforms.
In Our Community
Photo Courtesy of Sotterley Plantation
Todd Brewster “Lincoln’s Gamble: The Tumultuous Six Months that Gave America the Emancipation Proclamation and Changed the Course of the Civil War” Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. in the Barn Richard Moe “Roosevelt’s Second Act: The Election of 1940 and The Politics of War” Sunday, Nov. 8 | 3 p.m. in the Barn
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Annual Spring Book Sale Books • Audiobooks Puzzles • Games • LPs
Donations are being accepted at the Leonardtown Library
County Fairgrounds Friday, March 13 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Members only! Join at the door.
Saturday, March 14 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, March 15 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Cash/checks only.
ATM on site.
Volunteers needed! Call 301-863-9368 or stmarysfol@gmail.com
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Komen Maryland’s Breast Health Educational Symposium, Girl Talk: Take It From The Top Comes to Southern Maryland Susan G. Komen Maryland will present Girl Talk: Take It from the Top in partnership with Calvert Memorial Hospital, on Thursday, March 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center. Komen Maryland’s first breast health Symposium in Southern Maryland, the event will follow the format of annual educational events currently sponsored by the organization in Baltimore and the Eastern Shore. This fun, informative event will provide attendees with expert medical and health information, as well as connect them with valuable resources from hospital and community organization exhibitors. Girl Talk: Take It from the Top will feature two expert speakers, followed by a panel of breast cancer survivors. Dr. Nagi Khouri, MD, Associate Professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Medical Director of Breast Imaging at the Center for Breast Care at Calvert Memorial Hospital, will speak on personalized breast cancer screening options for breast cancer survivors, where they will learn the various modalities available and how screenings can be customized to fit each person’s individual
needs. Angela Ginn, RD, LDN, CDE, Culinary Nutritionist, Owner of Real Talk, Real Food, and National Spokesperson for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, will follow with a presentation on real life approaches to eating healthy every day and how maintaining a healthy lifestyle is significant in the survivorship process. Following these experts will be a panel of breast cancer survivors, Mary Bahen, Lavonne Edwards, and Merle Morrow, sharing their unique, inspiring stories from their own breast cancer journeys and discussing what has helped each of them along the way. The Symposium is free and open to the public, however, advanced registration is required as space is limited. Interested individuals can register online at www.komenmd.org or www.calverthospital.org . Bring your friends and have a night of Girl Talk at the Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center on Holiday Drive in Solomons, Maryland 20688. For more information, please contact Komen Maryland at info@ komenmd.org or 410-938-8990 Calvert Memorial Hospital at 410-414-4571.
Pet of The Week
I AM A LOVE GIRL! My name is Ivy. I was born in June of 2013. I am a sweetheart and love to be petted. I have a big purr motor and I am very affectionate. I still love to play. Won’t you consider giving me a home? You could foster to adopt me and then when you find that you love me you could pay the $75 adoption fee. If I don’t work out, then just give me back but I know you won’t want to because you will fall in love with me. You can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@Hotmail.com. Papa Johns Maryland - Beach Boys Pizza
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Join in the EGGstravaganza at the Annual Easter PRISM Holds Workshops Egg Festival Get a jump-start on Easter on Saturday, March 28 at the 32nd annual Easter Egg Festival. The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks will host the event for the second year at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. The event takes place between 12 noon and 4 p.m., rain or shine, and is open to the entire St. Mary’s County community. The Easter Egg Festival has become a unique holiday event in the Southern Maryland and features egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, amusement rides, live entertainment, free arts and crafts, an egg decorating contest, face painting, and goods and services for sale by local area vendors. For a $5 fee attendees can take part in the egg hunt, have their photo taken with Mr. or Mrs. Bunny, participate in recreational activities, and enjoy free face painting and crafts. Photography will be provided by Lifetouch photography. Kids can also meet the Superheroes and participate in a BMX course or tennis demonstration. Additional fees apply for amusement rides and various food vendors on site. Advance tickets are available at the Recreation & Parks main office Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Raffle tickets can also be purchased ahead of time at a special promotion for 2 for the price of 1. Space is still available for local vendors. Recreation and Parks is also seeking donations and sponsorships. Please call for details. Southern Maryland Oil will serve as this year’s title sponsor. Proceeds from the Easter Egg Festival are used to fund the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Program, which provides qualified individual applicants the opportunity to participate in an activity at a 50 percent prorated amount of the registration fee. For more information please visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/easter or call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800.
Join the Public Relations Individuals of Southern Maryland (PRISM) to enhance your writing, design, and photography capabilities at Mastermind Sessions scheduled for March 17, April 21, and May 12, 2015. This series of workshops, which is open to the public, will help you improve your skills in order to more effectively tell your organization’s story. The first session of “How Do I Tell My Story?” will focus on writing and how to create your organization’s message for various outlets. Bring any writing projects for which you would like to receive help or feedback. PRISM will supply the professionals who will be on hand to provide their expertise and assist you with your materials. Details for the sessions are located on the PRISM website at prismonline. info/workshops. To register, please send an email to workshops@prismonline.info and identify the session you plan to attend. Workshops are limited to the first 20 participants. Spring Mastermind Sessions - How do I tell my story? Where: College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown campus When: 2 – 4 p.m. Cost: Free March 17 - Writing Building C, Room 214 – Do you have any writing projects for which you would like to re-
VADM Jan Tighe to Brief Pax River Community
The Patuxent Partnership will host a briefing with Vice Admiral Jan Tighe, Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/ U.S. TENTH Fleet (FCC/C10F) on Tuesday, March 17 from 7:30 am to 9:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Md. The 2015 “Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community” singles out Russia as one of the most sophisticated nation-state players in cyberspace, topping China as the principal cyber threat to the U.S. and provides hints that we may see an increase in “naming and shaming” campaigns in the future. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, stated that “the Russian cyber threat is more severe than we had previously assessed.” VADM Tighe will speak with the Pax River community about the work of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command. In recognition of Women’s History month, she also will talk about her career journey in the Navy. Tighe became the first female in U.S. Navy history to command a numbered fleet when she assumed command of FCC/C10F in 2014. The U.S. Fleet Cyber Command serves as central operational authority for networks, cryptologic/signals intelligence,
information operations, cyber, electronic warfare, and space capabilities in support of forces afloat and ashore. U.S. 10th Fleet is the operational division of Fleet Cyber Command and executes its mission through a task force structure similar to other warfare commanders. Giving opening remarks and welcoming VADM Tighe to Pax River will be VADM David Dunaway, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command. There is no cost to attend. Advance registration is requested at www.paxpartnership.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.
ceive help or feedback? This session will focus on writing and how to create your organization’s message for various outlets. We will have computers available for those who need them. You may also bring your own laptop or iPad, or just bring your printed materials to mark up. We'll work together to polish your press release, brochure, or web site. We want to make you shine!
April 21 - Design Building A, Room 206 – This session will focus on improving the design of your projects. Bring any project or idea for which you would like design assistance or feedback from the group. A professional designer will be on hand to help. May 12 - Photography Building A, Room 206 – Focus on improving your photography skills. Use pictures to help tell your organization’s story. Photos add interest and provide context, quickly and attractively. Bring your camera--or your cell phone--for practice, and ask questions to improve your overall process. Want to stay connected, increase your interactivity, make relationships work for you and your business? Make contact. For more information about this and future events, please visit our Web site at www.prismonline.info.
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Opening Weekend at MDIR
It’s that time of year again to head back to Maryland International Raceway for a great season of racing! This Saturday, March 14th MDIR will host a full day Test & Tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MDIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10 a.m., eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test & tune is over at 6 p.m. The Test & Tune entry fee is $30 and $40 for No Time cars. Admission is just $15. This Sunday, March 15th MDIR will also host a full day Test & Tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MDIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10am, eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test & tune is over at 6 p.m. The Test & Tune entry fee is $30 and $40 for No Time cars. Admission is just $15. For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.RaceMDIR.com
St. Mary’s Men’s Lacrosse Drops Heartbreaker to No. 16 Washington College Attackers Eric Simon (North Potomac, Md./Quince Orchard) and Conor Jordan (Rockville, Md./Rockville) each scored twice as the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team suffered a disappointing 9-8 loss to No. 16 Washington College on March 16. The game was played at The Calverton School. An own goal with one minute left in regulation was the difference in the game. Junior Joe Casey (Annapolis, Md./Mount Saint Joseph) denied junior midfielder Sid Looney’s (Westhampton, N.Y./Westhampton) shot but as a St. Mary’s defender tried to get the rebound back to Casey, the ball bounced off Casey into the goal. Washington College (1-2) won the ensuing face-off but a quick turnover allowed the Seahawks two chances to tie up the game. Sophomore midfielder Greg Louzan’s (Ellicott City, Md./St. Paul’s School) shot was turned away by sophomore Jackson Szurley (Lincoln, R.I./Moses Brown) while senior midfielder Timothy Perugini’s (Stony Brook, N.Y./ Ward Melville) rip with two seconds to go was just high. Casey finished the night with a career-high 15 stops as St. Mary’s is still searching for its first win of the season while Szurley picked up five saves – all in the second half – to lead the Shoremen to their first win of 2015. Sophomore attacker Brendan Steele (Severna Park, Md./Severna Park) was the only other Seahawk with a multiple-point game as Steele had a goal and an assist. The score was tied 1-1 following the first 15 minutes after a pair of unassisted goals. St. Mary’s staked a 2-1 halftime lead as Jordan netted the only score of the second quarter at 4:13 off a feed from senior midfielder Nathaniel Babcock (Baltimore, Md./Severn School). Both sides notched four goals in the third. WC knotted the game at 2-2 before St. Mary’s went on a 3-0 run to claim a 5-2 lead at 9:35 as three different players found the back of the net. The Shoremen came up with a 3-0 run of their own for the game’s third tied score of the night behind a pair from Looney. Steele picked up the final score of the third for a 6-5 SMCM lead heading into the final period of play. The Seahawks (0-2) scored two of the fourth quarter’s first three goals for an 8-6 advantage at 8:35 but Washington College closed out the game with unanswered scores for its first win of the season. WC outshot St. Mary’s, 42-28, and won the ground ball battle, 3519. The Shoremen dominated the X as well, winning 16-of-21 face-offs. Looney tallied a game-high three goals to lead all scorers. The Seahawks return to action this Sunday, March 8 as St. Mary’s hosts Muhlenberg College (weather permitting) in a non-conference matchup at 12 p.m.
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Rost Leads St. Mary’s Women’s Tennis to Home-Opening Victory
Senior captain Lauren Rost (Gaithersburg, Md./Poolesville) claimed the fifth and decisive win at No. 4 singles to propel the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s tennis team to a 5-4 non-conference win over Goucher College Sunday, March 8, in the Seahawks’ home-opener. St. Mary’s (3-1) owned a 4-3 advantage when Rost began her match against junior Kirsten Cianci (Bolton, Conn./Bolton) at the fourth flight. Rost posted a straight-set victory over Cianci, dropping just two games in improving to 3-1 on the season. The next time the Seahawks get back on the court they will be in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina for the PTR Spring TennisFest. St. Mary’s will face St. Norbert College on March 15 at 3:30 p.m., Frostburg State University on March 16 at 12:30 p.m., and Albright College on
March 17 at 8 a.m. Goucher (3-1) staked a 2-1 lead after doubles action as seniors Shannon Ramsey (Dunkirk, Md./Northern) and Emily Stumpfig (Frederick, Md./Gov. Thomas Johnson) picked up an 8-3 victory at No. 1 doubles to prevent a Gopher sweep in doubles play. Stumpfig then tallied a 6-0, 6-0 victory over senior captain Emily Ruff (Easton, Md./ Easton) at No. 3 singles to even up the score. The Gophers struck back with a 6-4, 6-4 win at No. 5 singles to maintain a one-point advantage. The Seahawks captured the next three singles flights – No. 2, No. 1, and No. 4 singles – to boast a 5-3 lead with one flight left to play. Goucher’s sophomore Leigh Oehrig (Woodbine, Md./Glenelg) registered a 6-4, 4-6, 10-4 for the Gophers’ final point of the match.
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s tennis team experienced their first competitive action since September 27-29, 2014 as the Seahawks opened up the home portion of their 2014-15 schedule against Goucher College at the Somerset Tennis Complex on Saturday, March 7. Goucher came out on top with a 7-2 non-conference win. Goucher (3-2) posted a 2-1 lead after doubles play as junior Nick Ersoy (Prince Frederick, Md./ Huntingtown) and first-year Kyle Van Winter (Scaggsville, Md./Good Counsel) gained an 8-5 victory at No. 3 doubles to avoid the doubles sweep for the Seahawks. The Gophers then dropped only two games in posting straight-set victories at No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 singles to claim the match win with a 5-1 advantage, earning wins in five of nine possible flights. Junior captain Mark Hardesty (Westminster, Md./Westminster) looked to stop the bleeding at
No. 1 singles as Hardesty forced a third set but dropped a 5-7, 7-5, 2-6 decision to junior captain Seth Hoesman (Ellicott City, Md./Howard), stretching the Goucher lead to 6-1. First-year Britt Shortle (Lake Mary, Fla./ Trinity Prep) notched the Gophers seventh and final point with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Ersoy at No. 5 singles. St. Mary’s (1-2) ended the match with a win as Van Winter registered a gutsy 3-6, 7-6 (7-2), 11-9 triumph over first-year Josh Goldberg (Centreville, Md./Queen Anne’s County) in the sixth singles flight. The next time the Seahawks get back on the court they will be in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina for the PTR Spring TennisFest. St. Mary’s will face Edgewood College on March 15 at 8:30 a.m., Frostburg State University on March 16 at 12:30 p.m., and Albright College on March 17 at 8 a.m.
Ersoy, Van Winter Pick Up Wins for Seahawk Men’s Tennis in Home-Opener
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A More Eco-Friendly Lawn Is Just Steps Away
Maintaining a lush lawn is a healthy and rewarding hobby that affords homeowners to spend some time outdoors in nature. Lawn enthusiasts can make their hobby even healthier by adopting several eco-friendly lawn care strategies that not only make for a healthier lawn, but a healthier planet as well. Responsible landscaping has grown increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more homeowners are adopting eco-friendly lawn care practices in the same way they have embraced environmentally conscious behaviors in other areas of their lives. The following are a handful of ways lawn care enthusiasts can incorporate eco-friendly practices into their landscaping routines. • Maintain an appropriate grass height. When temperatures start to peak in summer, homeowners may be tempted to cut their grass as close as possible so they can reduce the number of afternoons they spend riding or pushing a mower in the hot sun. But cutting too low makes the grass increasingly susceptible to infestations and disease, and such problems may need to be remedied with potentially harmful pesticides if no other approach proves effective. Even if it means an extra afternoon or two mowing under the hot sun, maintaining an appropriate grass height can lead to a healthier lawn, as longer grass soaks up more sunlight, allowing it to grow a deep root system that will help a lawn survive drought and other potential problems. • Cut back on harmful pesticides. Many homeowners now prefer to avoid pesticides at all costs, but sometimes pesticides are a last resort when lawns are falling victim to harmful insects and organisms. Homeowners who want to embrace more eco-friendly lawn care practices can cut back on their use of pesticides, first trying more environmentally friendly options. For example, biopesticides are made from naturally occurring materials, including animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, biopesticides are often inherently less toxic than more conventional pesticides. In addition, biopesticides typically affect only the pest causing the problem, whereas broad spectrum pesticides may affect surrounding organisms, such as birds and mammals, in addition to the targeted pest. The EPA (www.epa.gov) advises homeowners hoping to use biopesticides first learn about
Seeding And Fertilizing Schedule Restoring lawns and gardens back to their pre-winter glory is high on many a homeowner’s landscaping to-do list. In much of the country, the best times to tackle lawn projects are when temperatures are moderate, like in spring and fall. These seasons also mark the best time to seed and fertilize. Planting and fertilizing new grass seed should be done when frost is no longer a concern and before frost arrives if you are planting in autumn. According to Roger Cook, a landscape contractor and contributor to This Old House magazine, sowing lawn seed should be done when the soil is warm, the daytime temperatures are moderate and you can keep the new seeds quite moist at all times. While grass seed can be applied in the summer, it is more challenging to get the seeds to take root and thrive at this time, as water is more likely to evaporate under the hot sun. Also, many weeds germinate in the heat of summer. As a result, the weeds can infiltrate areas of the lawn where you planted, compromising the look of your lawn. The process of reseeding and fertilizing your lawn is relatively similar if you decide to do so in late spring or early fall. • Rake the parts of the lawn you plan to seed and remove any debris or rocks. • Apply fertilizer to the cleared planting area. Use a rake or tiller to break up the soil and distribute the fertilizer to a depth of roughly two to four inches. Speak with a landscaper about which type of fertilizer you will need depending on where you live. Many fertilizers contain extra phosphorous to stimulate root growth in the lawn. • Moisten the prepared area and let the soil settle. You want the soil damp but not so wet that it causes the newly applied fertilizer to run off. • Begin to sow the grass seed according to the rate indicated on the seed bag for the type of grass you will be growing. Choose a grass seed that will thrive in your climate.
Certain seeds are more tolerant of drought and sunlight, while other species are better for shady areas or damper climates. Again, if you have any questions, consult with a lawn and garden center. • Spread the seed with a broadcast spreader. Some lawn experts recommend spreading the seed in parallel rows and then repeating the process again in rows set at a right angle to the first series of rows for the best chances of seed coverage. The seeds then can be raked into the soil, covered with a little more soil and patted down. • Water to keep the seeds damp. This may require watering twice or more per day until the seeds begin to germinate. Covering the seeds with about 1⁄4 inch of straw also can help keep the seeds moist, deter seed scavengers and prevent soil erosion. Remove the straw once the grass begins to grow. • Roughly four weeks after the seeds have started to grow, apply another round of fertilizer to replenish the top layer of soil with nutrients that may have washed away from the constant watering. Homeowners can employ a similar process to overseed a lawn in the hopes of producing a thicker, more attractive landscape. Any thatch and debris should be raked away, and the top layer of the lawn surface can be gently aerated. Top dress the lawn with a very thin layer of new soil and compost. Broadcast the seed over the prepared lawn and lightly rake the new seeds to help them settle into the soil. Apply fertilizer and water the lawn frequently to keep the new seeds moist. Once the seed has established itself, you can water the lawn for longer periods and less frequently to help develop strong roots. Wait for the lawn to reach a height of three to four inches before the first cut of the season. Many homeowners like to take on the challenge of seeding and preparing their lawns. But some may find the task is best left to the professionals.
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managing pests so they can effectively remedy problems on their properties. • Harvest rainwater. Lawns need water, especially when temperatures rise in the summer. But watering lawns can have an adverse effect on your community’s water supply, draining that supply and hurting the community in the long run. Homeowners who can harvest rainwater can drastically reduce their impact on their community water supply, thereby helping the planet and their community, especially if they reside in locales where water resources are traditionally scarce. When rainwater is harvested, it is collected from downspouts before it washes into nearby sewage systems. Many lawn and garden retailers sell rainwater harvesting systems, which homeowners can install themselves or pay a landscaping professional to install for them. • Lay mulch down around trees, shrubs and flower beds. Trees, shrubs and flower beds need water, especially in the summer when rising temperatures pose a threat to plants. Homeowners can cut back on the water they use to protect those plants by laying organic mulch in the spring. Organic mulch conserves moisture in soil, promoting stronger roots in plants and helping homeowners cut back on the amount of watering they need to maintain a garden that’s both healthy and pleasing to the eye. Organic mulch, which might be made of bark, is also heavy, making it hard for ugly weeds that rob plants of water to thrive.
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March All Month Long Dog Obedience Classes Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) Saint Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks Dog Obedience Classes Puppy Kindergarten Wednesdays, April 15 - May 20 – 7 to 7:45 p.m. Fee: $45 Basic Obedience Mondays, April 13 – May 25 – 7 to 8 p.m. Fee: $50 Advanced Dog Obedience with CGC Training Wednesdays, April 15 – May 27 – 8 to 9 p.m. Fee: $50 For more information, call 301-4754200; ext 1801 or visit www.co.saint-marys. md.us/recreate/index.asp. 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. 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. and 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 and 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. Turkey Shoot Moose Lodge #495 (27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville) – Every Sunday through March, Sign ups at noon, shooting starts at 12:30 p.m. Open to the public, Covered pavilion, 15. New pay by the round option, increased meat and cash prizes, optional $1 chance on the Scatter ShotShells provided (practice shots/ targets available for purchase prior to shoot) 12 Gauge Shot Guns - No smaller than .675 choke - Scopes permitted - 36 inch barrel max. Proceeds benefit the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge Bingo Father Andrew White School Gymnasium (22850 Washington St., Leonardtown) – Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Bingo is held each Friday at the Father Andrew White School gymnasium in Leonardtown. Sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus #1470, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Ed Henderson at 301-475-1824 or visit kofcknights.org/ CouncilSite/?CNO=1470.
Thursday, March 12 Science and Engineering Special Awards Reception Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) – 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 2015 St. Mary’s County Science & Engineering Special Awards Reception Honoring the Middle and High School TPP and INCOSE Award winners!
Friday, March 13 Annual Lenten Fish Dinner St. Francis Xavier Church Hall (21370 Newtown Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 5 to 8 p.m. Knights of Columbus St. Francis Xavier ”the Missionary” Council #10957 will Host The Annual Lenten Fish Dinner. Food prepared by Kevin’s Corner Kafe Menu: fish fillet, kevin’s mac n cheese and cold slaw soda’s, water, coffee Cost $12 Adult, $6 Children under 12 Benefit’s the Council #10957 General Charity Fund. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) – 7 p.m. A special Friday night Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Ann Fallon, will be held on March 13. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for the whole family! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org. Ham and Cabbage Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad (43256 Rescue Ln., Hollywood) – 4 to 7 p.m. An “all you can eat” ham and cabbage dinner will be hosted by the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary on Saturday, March 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The dinner will be held at the rescue squad located at 43256 Rescue Lane in Hollywood. Carry out dinners will also be available. The menu includes ham, cabbage, potatoes, beets and corn bread. Cost is $13 (age 6 and up). The auxiliary will also have an assortment of desserts available for purchase. St. Mary’s County NARFE Chapter 969 January Luncheon Meeting Olde Breton Inn (21890 Society Hill Rd., Leonardtown) – 11:30 a.m. Don›t miss the award winning comedy illusionist, Reggie Rice, who will entertain The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE),
St. Mary’s Chapter 969, at their next Luncheon/Meeting on Friday, March 13. Reservations are required; if you have not already confirmed reservations, please contact Bev at 301-752-1131 by Wednesday, March 11. The Luncheon/Meeting begins at 11:30 a.m., is held at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, and includes a full course lunch prepared by Bailey’s Catering Service. The cake raffle will also take place at this meeting. Not a member? Contact Geneva Leon for membership details 301884-5112 or visit www.facebook.com/ NARFEMD969StMarys.
Saturday, March 14 Country Dance American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach) – 7 p.m. Time to Boogie. Come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight. The modest price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom. Public welcome. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org. Field Trip – Late Winter Birds and Waterfowl Patuxent River Naval Air Station, St. Mary’s County – 8 a.m. to noon Past trips have found Lapland Longspurs, Snow Buntings and Short-Eared Owls. Mandatory pre-registration required due to security details. Call or email Dean to register and get directions: dean.newman@dau.mil or 301-672-5464 Field Trip – Winte Bird List (10455 Ward Rd., Dunkirk) – 7:30 a.m. Join Karen to explore Calvert County’s newest park and help her compile a comprehensive bird list for this exciting new 209-acre property. Register with Karen at r_otters1@msn.com Pancake Breakfast Our Lady of the Wayside (37575 Chaptico Rd., Chaptico) – 8 to 12 p.m. Our Lady of the Wayside will have a Pancake Breakfast at the Loretto Hall. Prices are $10-Adults $6-Children 6-12 and children 5 and under are free. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. Carryouts are also available. For more information please contact Brenda Russell at 301-2471871 or at rsbrssll@AOL.COM.
Sunday, March 15 A Touch of Glass Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) – 1 to 4 p.m. Join instructor Robyn Strayer and get to know our glass studio as well as the basics of glass bead making. Students will be introduced to studio safety and techniques in glass bead making. Everyone will walk away with a few beads and the inspiration to continue in the ex-
citing world of glass art! Class is offered March 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. with a cost of $55; members $50, all materials provided. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org. Pancake Dinner Our Lady of the Wayside Church Loretto Hall (37575 Chaptico Rd., Chaptico) – 5 to 7 Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Chaptico will have a Pancake Dinner on March 14, from 5 to 7 pm at 37575 Chaptico Road at the Loretto Hall. Prices are $10-Adults $6-Children 6-12 and children 5 and under are free. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. Carry outs are also available. For more information please contact Brenda Russell at 301-247-1871 or at rsbrssll@AOL.COM. Breakfast With The Easter Bunny 7th District VFD Auxiliary Firehouse (21660 Colton Point Rd., Avenue) – 9 a.m. to noon The 7th District VFD Auxiliary will be having breakfast with the Easter Bunny Sunday, March 15, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Firehouse. Menu will incude pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, baked apple dessert, coffee, milk and juice. Adults $10, Senior citizens $9, Children 12 to 4 $3, Children 3 and under free Carry-outs will be available. There will be a bake sale at this event and a 50/50 raffle. Mother Catherine Academy Open House Mother Catherine Academy (38833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville) – 1 to 3 p.m. Come visit Mother Catherine Academy, an accredited independent Catholic school serving children from Pre-K through grade 8, during their open house Sunday, March 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. The campus is on Chaptico Road, 1 mile off Route 5 near Mechanicsville. Meet other parents and learn about the school’s 3-45 collaboration program, advanced math, onsite agricultural lab, small classes and more. Bring your children to enjoy activities while you tour the school. All families of any religion are welcome. For information call 301 884-3165
Monday, Monday 16 ‘Disappearing Marshes’ Highlights CCA Meeting Kingfisher’s Restaurant (14442 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons) – 7 p.m. “The Disappearing Marshes of the Chesapeake Watershed” will highlight the March 16 meeting of the Patuxent River Chapter, Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at Kingfisher’s Restaurant in Solomons. Daniel Strain, a science writer for the Maryland Sea Grant College who reports on the Chesapeake Bay region, will discuss the importance of marshes to the estuary, threats they are facing and their future. “A number of threats -- such as invasive species, coastal development, and
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sea level rise -- are contributing to the disappearance of marshes up and down the estuary,” he says. “By some estimates, as much as 90 percent of some types of marshland in Maryland could vanish by the end of the century.” Food can be ordered from the Kingfisher’s menu starting at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17 VADM Jan Tighe to Brief Pax River Community Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Rd., California) – 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The Patuxent Partnership will host a briefing with Vice Admiral Jan Tighe, Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. TENTH Fleet (FCC/C10F) on Tuesday, March 17 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Maryland. The 2015 “Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community” singles out Russia as one of the most sophisticated nation-state players in cyberspace, topping China as the principal cyber threat to the U.S. and provides hints that we may see an increase in “naming and shaming” campaigns in the future. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, stated that “the Russian cyber threat is more severe than we had previously assessed.” VADM Tighe will speak with the Pax River community about the work of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command. In recognition of Women’s History month, she also will talk about her career journey
in the Navy. There is no cost to attend. Advance registration is requested at www.paxpartnership.org. Fabulous Florals in Watercolor Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn tips and techniques from instructor Nancy Thompson, about how to make strong, vibrant floral paintings. Use clean color, rich values, and great composition to create dynamic artwork. This class is for all levels of experience-beginners welcome! It is a 2-class series, beginning on March 17 with the second class on March 18, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Class cost is $150; members $140, plus optional $15 materials fee. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden. org. Steak Night American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach) – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Picky about your steak? Order your Steak Preference direct from the Grill-Master and get what you like. The $15 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lowerLevel dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call 301-8556466. www.ALpost206.org
American Legion Auxiliary 206 Membership Meeting American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach) – 7 p.m. Begins at 7 p.m. in Upper Level Hall of the Chesapeake Beach Post on Route 260. All members are encouraged to attend and bring their ideas to share, and participate in decisions. For information, call President Granados at 301-775-9195. www.ALPost206.org
Wednesday, March 18 2015 Summer Camp Showcase Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Road, California) – 5 to 8 p.m. The Greenwell Foundation presents the 2015 Summer Camp Showcase! Free admission Find out about the numerous and varied summer camp and activity options for your kids in St. Mary’s County! Many vendors will be available to share information about their camps and summer program offerings. For more information, email i n fo@g reenwellfou nd at ion.org. Lexington Park Elementary Stem Academy Open House Lexington Park Elementary School (46763 N Shangri-La Dr., Lexington Park) – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Lexington Park Elementary will host a STEM Academy Open House. The purpose of this event is to provide students and their families interested in applying for the STEM Academy
with information about the Elementary STEM program, and an opportunity to meet school administration and the STEM teachers. The STEM Open House will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at Lexington Park Elementary School. For more information on the Elementary STEM Academy, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Consalvo, STEM Coordinator, at 301-475-5511, ext. 32138.
Friday, March 20 American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach) – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Lenten Seafood Dinner – Hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 Auxiliary from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Come to the lower level dining room. Cost is $10 including sides, salad, roll, and beverage. Public welcome. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to (301)855-6466. www.ALpost206.org Membership Meeting American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach) – 7 p.m. All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting, starting at 7 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 301-855-6466. www. ALpost206.org
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St. John's Anglican Church SUNDAY MASS 10 a.m. 26415 North Sandgates Rd. Mechanicsville, Md 20659 www.facebook.com/ StJohnsAnglicanMD stjohnsanglicanchurchmd.com
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Make History – Volunteer!
If you have been considering ways to be of service in the community, then look no further - Historic Sotterley Plantation needs you! Our volunteer opportunities are plentiful and we welcome anyone interested in helping out! While there are so many ways you can help, our most critical seasonal needs are: museum shop, visitor center, docent, and garden guild As a museum shop volunteer, yours is the first face visitors will see when they come to Sotterley Plantation. You will have the opportunity to sell our delightful wares and handle tour admissions, while making our visitors feel welcome. Docents will lead guided tours from room to room in the historic Plantation House and tell the rich story of our 300+ year old history to guests. Garden Guild volunteers help to maintain the mag-
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Team Trivia Leonardtown Grille (25470 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. Dylan Galvin Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. Gary Rue Duo The Lime Lounge (22608 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) – 6 p.m.
Friday, March 13 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. St. Patty’s Celebration Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – March 13-17, 10 p.m. nificent Colonial Revival Garden, to the delight of visitors throughout the blooming months. To help us bridge the gap between the past, the present, and the future, please contact Stacey Svendgard, Volunteer Coordinator at the Sotterley office: 301-373-2280 or via email coordinator@sotterley.org.
Maryland Day at Historic St. Mary’s City Celebrate The Founding of Maryland
Celebrate Maryland’s 381st anniversary on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in the city where it all began. Bring your kites – and let them soar from 10 a.m. – noon followed by watching our annual ceremony at 1 p.m., featuring students from across Maryland and local dignitaries and our Keynote Speaker Judge Peter J. Messitte. Explore the world of early Maryland or create a craft of today. Visit the museum on us! Admission is free in honor of the day. For information, contact 240-895-4990 or info@hsmcdigshistory.org. Special activities are ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Start your visit at the HSMC Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane). For more information about this event or the museum, call 1-800-762-1634, 240895-4990, or visit www.HSMCdigshistory.org.
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Saturday, March 14 Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 Joe Martone Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. Country Music St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.
Monday, March 16 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) –8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fun Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 11 a.m. DJ Spitfire Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18 Open Mic Night
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) –7 p.m. Karaoke All American Steak House and Sports Theatre (35 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf) – 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 19 Mercy Creek Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. Trivia and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 11 a.m. Karaoke St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.
Friday, March 20 DJ Dave Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 Sports Trivia Challenge BEnefit Quade’s Store Bar and Grill (36786 Bushwood Wharf Road, Bushwood) – 6 p.m. Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. Solid Gold Country St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.
Monday, March 23 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 Cerebral Punishment Comedy Show Brass Rail (20331 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills) – 8:30 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown. Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!
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Water Resources & Recreation Power Boating
Recreation on St. Mary’s County’s many lakes, creeks, rivers, and the Bay includes a variety of power boats. Marinas abound in almost every cove or bend and they provide safe harborage as well as services. For those who trailer their boats, well-maintained ramps can be found in all of the larger waterways. Some locations charge fees. Most ramps are public access and free. For more information, visit the county Web site or visit Maryland Park Service.
To get a copy of St. Mary’s County Water Trails Guide and much more, visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com
St. Mary’s County Guides
• Destination Guide • 2013 Calendar of Events • African-American Historic Sites of St. Mary’s County • Group Tour Planner (for tour operators and group leaders) • Historic Churches and Religious Sites of St. Mary’s County • Leonardtown Walking Trail • Water Trails in Western St. Mary’s County • Three Notch Trail
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St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles Counties • Patuxent Wine Trail • Religious Freedom National Scenic Byway Brochure • Southern Maryland Map and Guide • Southern Maryland Trails Guide • Southern Maryland War of 1812 Map and Guide
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Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on Where to get help with.. help with managing your WATER RESOURCES QUESTIONS landscape by providing information, a site visit, and • Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, landscape certifications. Fishing Regulations, dnr.state.md.us/ Our yardstick checklist is fisheries/regulations/regindex.asp easy to understand and • Maryland Dept. of Environment, Con- follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners sumption Guidelines, mde.maryland. can help guide you gov/programs/water/fishandshellfish/ through it while offering pages/programs/waterprograms/ fish%20shellfish%20programs/index. suggestions to improve both the appearance aspx and sustainability of your • St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks, landscape.
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This is the thirty-first in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities “Living Well… Take Charge of Your Health” This program is an evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop developed by Stanford University. The workshop is for any person who has one or more chronic conditions and who wants to learn to live more healthfully. It helps people learn everyday skills to manage chronic health symptoms and get the most out of life. Caregivers of a person with a chronic condition are also invited to attend. In the “Living Well… take Charge of Your Health” Workshop held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, March 30 – May 4 from 1:45 – 3:45 p.m., you will learn how to manage symptoms, how to communicate effectively with doctors, how to lessen frustration, how to fight fatigue, how to make daily tasks easier, and how to get more out of life. To ensure that you get the most out of the program, attendance is recommended at all six sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up now by calling 301475-4200, ext. 1050 Bankruptcy 101 The Triad/SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council is sponsoring a “Bankruptcy: 101” presentation at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 pm. The presenter is Daniel Guenther, an attorney who has represented thousands of clients throughout Southern Maryland. This presentation will answer questions such as why file for bankruptcy? Which chapter should I file? You will also have the chance to learn about chapter 7, 11, 12 & 13, and wills/power of attorney. Registration not required; but encouraged. To register for this presentation call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073. Scrapbooking for Beginners Class The Northern Senior Activity Center is having a beginner scrapbooking class on March 17 at 9 a.m. The format will be for an 8x8 book using kits designed by the instructor. The theme for the kit and the class is “Blooming Memories.” The cost for the class is $5 and the sign up deadline is the Friday before class. Attend two consecutive classes and earn a free book while supplies last. For more information,
SENIOR LIVING please call 301-475-4002, option 1/ext. 3101. AARP Smart Driver Course A lot has changed since AARP Driver Safety first began as “55 Alive.” The roads have changed, cars and the technology inside them have changed, even the people behind the wheel have changed. As drivers, if we don’t keep up with those changes we put others and ourselves at risk. As a result of evidencebased research findings, the course has been adjusted to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. The course will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, March 24 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Lunch is available at the Center; cost is a donation for ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to register for the class and for the lunch menu and to make lunch reservations. Project Linus meets on March 20 Project Linus will be at the Loffler Senior Activity center the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Project Linus is an organization that makes quilts, afghans and blankets for children who are hospitalized or in distress then donates them to local hospitals and children’s agencies. Come to Loffler on Friday, March 20 to meet other people who like to make and donate items. Learn new techniques and exchange patterns and ideas. If you like to make blankets but do not have the time to meet with other members, dropoff donations are also welcome. For more information call 301-737-5670 ext. 1658. Make a Gretchen Easter Basket Top off a simple basket by learning to weave a fancy rolled Gretchen border! The Northern Senior Activity Center is having a basket weaving class for a
Gretchen Easter basket on March 24 and 31 at 1 p.m. This adorable basket would make a wonderful gift or Easter basket. The basket size will be 6”x8”x6” and colored reeds are available for customization. The cost for the class is $35. To sign up, please call 301475-4002, option 1/ext. 3101. Orioles Game Hey Orioles fans! There are a few seats left for our annual Orioles trip scheduled for Thursday, May 21. The Orioles will be playing the Seattle Mariners. Game time is 12:35 p.m. The bus will pick up at all three senior activity centers. Trip cost is $62 and includes transportation, ticket for covered seating, bus driver tip, water and snack on the bus. Stop by any of the senior activity centers in St. Mary’s County to make your payment (thus reserving your space). Call Joyce at 301-737-5670, ext. 1656 for more information. Trip to Infinity Theater in Annapolis Make plans now for a trip to the Infinity Theater in Annapolis. On June 18 we will enjoy a lunch buffet at The Broadneck Café followed by a matinee production of Ring of Fire, a musical that celebrates the artistic contributions of the legendary Johnny Cash. From the opening chords of vintage Rockabilly to gentle songs of love and deep faith, this production packs a score that provides a rich fabric in which to lay down the story of Johnny Cash. Giving the music the spotlight, a core group of talented actor/musicians celebrate the songs that are a part of our collective experience, such as “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and of course, “Ring of Fire.” For your convenience, pick up locations will be at all three senior activity centers in the morning. We will arrive in Annapolis around 11:30 a.m. and will be at the theater in time for the 2 p.m. show. We should be back in St. Mary’s County around 6 p.m. Cost for this trip is $85, which includes: luxury motor coach transportation, lunch buffet, show, snacks, water and all gratuities including bus driver tip. Contact Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670 ext. 1655 or by e-mail: Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com for more information.
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.
James C. Cheseldine, Pt. III By Linda Reno Contributing Writer “In any outside employment where a man may work he gets a promotion in a reasonable length of time… When you get into a Government department, if you are an unclassified employee, there is no chance to get a promotion unless you pass a civil-service examination. So far as getting an appointment from my State is concerned, I was told positively there was no need for me to pass a civil-service examination, because the quota from my State is more than full. That discouraged me. Why should I try to do everything to please everybody, when I have no chance for promotion… I have a wife and two children. My wife is an invalid. Half the time I do not know whether I will go home and find her dead or alive…I have had to keep one of my children at home from school because he had no shoes to
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wear this last winter… I get 30 days’ annual leave a year. When I take that leave I go out sometimes to work, if I can get work from any place. It makes no difference what kind of work… I tried several years ago to buy a little home of my own…I could not keep up the payments on my home. I have not been able to clothe myself and my wife and children on [my] small salary. I have not bought a suit of clothes nor a pair of shoes at a store for the last five years…The clothes I have on my back now were given to me. It is the same with my little children. If you are in the Government service, the people you owe know they will get it. One of them said, ‘I will get you.’ He wrote to the chief clerk of the department [who] threatened me with discharge if I did not pay the bill immediately. I go out at nights to work [and] I work all day on Sunday…just to pick up a little extra... I cannot afford to
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have luxuries, have a vacation or go anyplace…We have not had 15 cents to pay car fare as far as Chevy Chase. I do not see whv there should not be some way by which a man could go into the Government service and after a certain number of years be given a chance for advancement…It is not because I cannot pass the examination…If I pass the examination there is no show for me to get in, because they would bar me, because they say my State quota is overfull. So, therefore, I would be barred on that. I have such hard times getting along on the salary I get that my wife, being an invalid, has to take in washing besides what I do on the outside as extra work. She does her own housework, her own washing and ironing, and she takes in other outside washing and ironing to help get along.” James was still working for the U.S. Government as late as 1930.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I am so impatient at times. These last days before spring arrives are very antsy for me. This is when I want to put my Forsythia wreath on the front door, or make a new wreath of Pussy Willow branches. I am dying to switch the winter scene on my dining room cabinet surface from cardinals and snowmen to my spring decorations of roses, rabbits, and eggs. Sounds weird but it looks pretty. I have April Cornell yellow rose linens which just make me so happy to look at all the time. Then out comes my Bavarian rose china and green and pink Depression Glass. I just stare at it when I am in the dining room. Now that I have a whole guest room downstairs that looks like spring all the time it makes me want to have every room look like that. Maybe I can work on our bedroom next. It still has blue walls and I am not a blue person – I am a green person. Hmmm…that doesn’t sound right. We only have two rooms left to make over: the bedroom and here in the office. Right now, I will have to be satisfied with the look of spring on the dining room china cabinet. But for some reason, I can’t seem to switch the tableau out until a day or so before spring arrives. No, I don’t know why. You would think I would want to switch out as early as possible due to this crazy and cold winter we have had. My way of thinking however (distorted as it normally is) is that the quicker you prepare for spring, the quicker it leaves and hence the quicker the year goes by. I like for each season to be different. It is sort of superstition I suppose. I don’t look forward to the heat of summer like I used to and some years it seems like we have two weeks of true spring and then summer starts. The last time I enjoyed the heat was when I was 12 and under when it seemed like I was oblivious to the heat and cold – like most children. I realize there are so many more important things going on in the world right now, and I do keep up with everything. Here in the house though I want springtime, sunshine, and flowers. Uh oh, my Pollyanna side is surfacing. Could be worse. Another trivial thought is whether to change my photo here in the column. I was nearly seven years younger and quite a bit lighter and thinner in that photo. Another superstition? I keep hoping that I will match the photo again. My hopeful side is telling me yes, but my reality side is telling me, who are you kidding. The problem is that I can’t find a decent photo of me. The reality is that I look at the photos and say, “That can’t be me!” or “The light must be wrong. Those must be bad lighting shadows – that can’t be the start of a double chin.” or the ever popular, “What was my hair doing that day?” The only good photos of me seem to be from days we spend at a winery, or I do have a couple good photos from a great night at Cryer’s Back Road Inn: I was in a lot of physical pain, but trying to find a way to not feel it. Those photos came out really good. I might use one of those. I look deliriously happy. Nothing like spending a morning with nothing but “mental fluff” in your head. I think I better do some manual labor or do something creative so I can clear out the fluff for a bit. I know it won’t go away forever. My life gets meaning from retaining thousands of bits of useless trivia which create all that fluff. Fluff is the stuff of life. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.comor find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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A Year of Joy and Sorrow By Laura Joyce Contiributing Writer It seems hard to believe that it’s been a year since I wrote about the passing of my step-mom, Luann. When someone is so seriously ill, the days go by very slowly: you are so focused on the minutia of day-to-day life, on a hopeful moment one day and a moment of despair another. Time seems to stand still as you hope for a miracle and then slowly, slowly begin to accept that no miracle is coming. When the end comes, with it comes a swirling sort of grief, a sense of unreality that someone who has been such a part of your life could possibly be gone. As the immediate fog of grief begins to lift, it is replaced by a steady sadness punctuated by moments of intense sorrow. Over time, moments of laughter or hope or pleasure return, if only briefly at first. Being by my father’s side and seeing him go through all of this, watching helplessly as he has lived this heartbreaking year of loss and adjustment, has been one of the most difficult things I have ever experienced. I have come to understand, even more than I did when Lu was still alive, how truly, deeply entwined they were; I have also come to understand the miracle that is the human spirit, living through such loss and yet getting up, putting one foot in front of the other, and finding ways to embrace life again, even when life is missing that which mattered most. My father and I talk each evening, now: we compare notes on Jeopardy; we dissect the front page stories from the Washington Post. We talk about what we did that day and new recipes we’ve tried, neighborhood gossip and stories about the boys. And every weekend since Lu’s death, I have returned to my hometown, about two hours north. My father and I go out to dinner, sometimes to the restaurants he and Lu so enjoyed, and other times to someplace new. In the beginning, each visit to a restaurant involved an explanation; the maître d’s and waiters and owners
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had come to know Dad and Lu over the years, and so they looked askance when I would walk in beside my father. I teased him that he should brag that I’m his ‘trophy daughter,’ but the truth is that each time he had to tell a long-time acquaintance who I was, he also had to tell them about Lu’s passing. Anyone who has lost someone beloved knows that it’s not as if you forget, not even for a moment, and yet, each time he had to say it, each time he had to tell his new story, the one that had forever changed him, it was as if he was reminded again: I could see the welling up of his sorrow, hear the fresh grief, that was now as much a part of his life as Luann had been for almost forty years. In the year since Lu’s passing, I have spent far more time with my father than I had since childhood. It has been unexpected to experience joy—the joy of getting to know my father far more deeply, adult to adult—in the midst of so much sorrow. I have come to appreciate my father as never before. He is smart, interesting, funny and—as anyone would know who saw his care for Luann—a deeply loving person. He is not big on feelings-talk: like many men of his generation, he can do without the Kumbayah moments. And like those men, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t feel; far from it. For these and a hundred other reasons, many related to seeing the depth of his love for and loyalty to Luann, he is the (high) standard by which I judge all men. I can’t help but be aware that our increased closeness has come about in the tremendous void Lu’s death has left. That’s the thing about love, though. So often, love and joy and sorrow are deeply intertwined. Kahlil Gibran wrote that both spring from the same well: the deeper our joy, the deeper our sorrow. And it’s true. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell where one leaves off and another begins. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net
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c.2015, Thomas Dunne Books • $27.99 / $32.50 Canada • 352 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer You turned up the volume – again. Surely, the guy in the car next to yours must think you’re weird. There you are, groovin’ to your tunes, seatdancing, singing along like you were in-concert. Really, is there such a thing as having the music too loud? No. There’s not, so turn up the volume one more time and read “1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in Music” by Andrew Grant Jackson. As the year 1965 began, more than forty percent of Americans were under twenty years old. Teens emulated their parents then: boys wore short hair, girls wore long skirts. Segregation was common, color TV was new, eighty percent of America was white, and the country’s youth had tasted The Beatles and loved them. Bob Dylan did, too, though John Lennon had once dismissed his music. The Rolling Stones were singing “puppy love” songs, while Barry Gordy hoped his Supremes might follow in Dean Martin’s footsteps since the “big money” was in nightclubs. Marvin Gaye, meanwhile, wanted to be “singing Cole Porter,” Malcolm X (who would soon be assassinated) met Martin Luther King, and thousands marched to Montgomery. As winter turned to spring, Roger Miller captured six Grammys; Charlie Pride struggled with recording deals in a segregated music industry; and Johnny Cash accidentally, drunkenly, set fire to five hundred acres of California forest. The Byrds’ music “gave birth to the West Coast hippie dance style…” Girls wore shorter skirts and boys wore longer hair, which “angered” future presidential
candidate Mitt Romney and he gave a classmate an impromptu haircut. By the summer of 1965, President Johnson launched Medicaid, Medicare, and escalated America’s presence in Vietnam. Sonny and Cher got you, Babe; everybody was dancing at discotheques; Barry Gordy hired “a charm school teacher” to prepare the Supremes for stardom… and Watts burned. With 1965 winding down, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass’s album whipped up interest. Frank Sinatra insisted that Sammy Davis, Jr. be allowed to stay at Rat Pack hotels, and Paul McCartney allowed a string quartet on “Yesterday.” Cass Elliot became a Mama, John Lennon insulted Carol King, and drug songs were hip. And so, at years’ end, was the premiere of A Charlie Brown Christmas. I looked it up: time travel remains merely theoretical. Still, you can have the next best thing by reading “1965.” This book will have you humming along with songs you remember (or recognize, if you weren’t around then). Author Andrew Grant Jackson melds history, music, and little-known anecdotes as seamlessly as butter but what’s most fascinating about this book is seeing how times changed so completely in one year: we went from flattops to Beatle mops, from black segregation to Black is Beautiful, from “I Feel Fine” to “I Feel Good.” And, indeed, it was. So is this book, and I think “1965: The Most Revolutionary Year in Music” is what you should reach for next. If you’re an oldies fan, a follower of culture, or if you remember the year with fondness (or regret), how could you turn it down?
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