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Commissioners Hire New Economic Development Director

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved an employment contract for a veteran public servant from Tucson, Ariz to head up the county’s Department of Economic and Community Development. Chris Kaselemis, who has worked for the City of Tucson for nearly 30 years, will start work for the county June 15 at a time when concerns over diversifying the economy locally are key. In a Tuesday phone interview, Kaselemis said Tucson was hit hard by The Great Recession of 2008 after a housing boom went bust and the unemployment rate hit about 10 percent in a city of more than 500,000 people. Since that time the unemployment rate has decreased to about 5.6 percent; attracting major employers, helping expand light manufacturing and revitalizing the downtown area of the city were all catalysts that helped bring about a recovery, he said. “We were really hurt by the great recession,” Kaselemis said. “In our downtown there has been $800 million of investment from public and private sources alone.” Kaselemis said St. Mary’s was an attractive place for him to try and affect change in a smaller but economically vibrant jurisdiction. “It’s a beautiful area with a high quality of life,” Kaselemis said.

Commissioner Tom Jarboe said Kaselemis’ work in revitalizing an ailing economy with a focus on diversification, was his most attractive strength. “He’s done a lot for the community he comes from,” JarChris boe said, who said Kaselemis Kaselemis showed a real interest in St. Mary’s County during his inteview process. “He’d really done his homework,” Jarboe said. “He drove all over the county and took meticulous notes.” The prospect of boosting light manufacturing with its promise of increased employment opportunities, Jarboe said, was something Kaselemis had a experience in. “This guy has a background in this,” Jarboe said. “He was the right fit.” Kaselemis said he had to make a deeper assessment of the county’s strengths and weaknesses to find a strategy for economic diversification. “That is the challenge,” he said. “You have to find a way to attract companies with compatible industries. “I really need to talk to the people on the ground to learn more.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Legislators Note Some Success But Other Measures Fell By The Wayside By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The St. Mary’s County delegation saw few of their legislative measures pass this year but both Sen. Steve Waugh and Del. Matt Morgan believed their first time out as lawmakers was a success. “We had a great session… it didn’t always feel like it,” said Waugh. “But we did real well.” Both he and Morgan said the delegation participated in passing a bill that increased government transparency through public information requests and that the legislative session as a whole was a success because of the positive fiscal track the state was on as a result. “There was no new spending and no new taxes,” Waugh said. “And St. Mary’s and Calvert counties were fully funded by the state.” But there were pitfalls this session as well, Waugh said, since many pieces of legislation did not pass including higher profile bills for exempting many St. Mary’s County businesses from the personal property tax and a measure that would have granted reciprocity for concealed handgun carry permits from other states here in Maryland. “It never got a committee vote,” Morgan said of the personal property tax measure. “That [bill] ran contrary to the tax and spend efforts at the state level for the past eight years. “Local courtesy was not extended.” Local courtesy is a practice whereby bills submitted by local delegations that would only affect their jurisdictions receive positive votes from other lawmakers. There were other such bills that would have exempted small businesses from paying taxes on operations equipment, notably from Gov. Larry Hogan himself, but they also met with defeat.

“They just weren’t going to move any of them,” Morgan said. The Democrats still hold a vast majority in both houses of the legislature and resisted many tax relief measures. Morgan also said that a bill that Del. Anthony O’Donnell, the senior member of the delegation, has long championed, to ensure that state funding for screening infants for hereditary disorders would not be spent on other programs, passed. Last year the bill got stalled in the Senate and died. “That was a huge victory,” Morgan said. On the concealed handgun permit reciprocity bill, Waugh acknowledged the momentary defeat but he believed just putting the bill forward had a positive effect. “It’s about changing the inertia of the conversation,” Waugh said. “In past years all anyone was talking about was eliminating gun rights.” Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said the first year for three out of the four lawmakers was a tough one because of the turnover in the legislature in 2014 and the need to build relationships with other legislators. But perhaps one of the most important achievements for the group was presenting a united front in getting more planning money for the third building at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center for advanced autonomous systems research. “As far as getting funding from the state that’s the thing that really mattered,” Eberly said.

A foreclosure home located on Three Notch Rd. in Mechanicsville was intentionally set on fire Monday morning. On April 20, around 9:40 a.m., some 40 volunteer firefighters from the Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Hollywood, La Plata and Seventh District Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to the vacant house after a passerby discovered the fire. Deputy State Fire Marshal Melissa Decker said an unknown suspect(s) entered into the one-story residence and ignited the fire in the kitchen area.

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Report Chides State Lottery Agency By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A report issued by state government auditors investigating the operations of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (SLGCA) over a period of three years revealed several weaknesses including a lack of security for the agency’s computer network and unclaimed lottery and gaming funds were not always dispersed according to state regulations. This report follows a report released in 2012 that showed some of the same problems. “The firewalls installed to protect the SLGCA network allowed unnecessary and insecure connections to network devices on the internal network,” the report stated. “The firewalls’ rules were not configured to adequately secure connections into the network from the Internet, networkMaryland, and other untrusted sources.” The report concluded that “critical network devices were susceptible to attack which could result in a loss of data integrity or the interruption of critical network services.” The report noted also that “firewall logs were not regularly reviewed for unusual or suspicious entries.” Password protections were also weak, the report stated, nor was security reporting adequate. Unnecessary access to the agency’s main-

frame could result in “unauthorized access to critical mainframe functions, disclosure of sensitive information or modification of critical production data.” The report from the Office of Legislative Audits was issued this month; the state’s lottery agency oversees lottery and casino operations that provide revenue to the state’s general fund as well as the education trust funds, the Maryland Stadium Authority and many other funds. The audit showed that as of June 30, 2014 the agency garnered $2.6 billion from gaming and lottery sales around the state with about $942 million being used by state agencies and other funds. $1 billon had been released to prize claims, the report stated. The agency was also faulted in the report for not dispersing unclaimed video lottery terminal winnings back to the state after 182 days, according to the report. The report stated that of $704,000 in unclaimed winnings, $347,000 was given to nonstate entities. In its response to the audit SGLCA said it would work to eliminate the firewall problems and tighten security and restrict access to critical systems to key administrators. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Third Building Design Funding Still Short By Guy Leonard Staff Writer There is enough funding to keep the planning phase for the third building at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (SMHEC) moving but the full funding for that part of the project is still not completely there, officials working on the project said. Between $2.5 million from a prior budget year, $1 million from the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, $450,000 from Gov. Larry Hogan’s supplemental budget and $250,000 in grant money there is $4.2 million available but the costs for just the design phase are likely to grow. “It’s waiting for us to use,” said Joe Anderson, head of the Board of Governors of SMHEC. “But it probably won’t cover all the costs. We’re going to need to get more design money.” Anderson said the entire cost of the design phase will likely be between $6 million and $6.5 million. Patrick J. Hogan, associate vice chancellor for Government Relations

with the University System of Maryland, which will run the autonomous systems research project at the facility, said numbers are not firm yet. “We’re still working on the exact size and scope of the building,” Hogan said, adding that the $4.2 million could be sufficient to get the design moving. “It’s enough to get us through fiscal 2016.” The third building is viewed by nearly all law makers locally and economic development specialists as one of the best chances to diversify the local economy and reduce the dependence on the U.S. Navy’s presence at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The expectation is that the research at the facility into unmanned air systems and other forms of robotics can work from the progress made in the military fields and be applied to civilian work. The total costs of the building’s actual construction are thought to be between $70 million to $80 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Earth Day came to Leonardtown a few days early – the square hosted the celebration Sunday, April 19 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The sunny, spring day brought out a large crowd for the annual event; attendees were able to enjoy numerous information booths, live music and entertainment, Greyhounds, and classic cars that Winegardner had on display. Vendors included the College of Southern Maryland; The University of Maryland; Anita’s Cake Shop; the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary and much more.

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The St. Mary’s County Democrats had a booth on display, as well as the League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s, where attendees were able to register to vote. Guests were able to stroll around to the different vendors and purchase items such as custom-made jewelry and sand art. Some new features the celebration introduced this year were free kayak rides at the Wharf and boat tours, which ran hourly, on Breton Bay for $5. For more information on other events in Leonardtown, visit www.leonardtown.somd.com/events/ index.htm. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Leonardtown Library for the 21st Century Now that the decision has been made to build a new Leonardtown Library, the choice of where to build it in Leonardtown is before the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and will be decided on May 12, 2015. There is considerable debate over the choice of two locations: the Hayden property on Rt 245 not far from the current library or in downtown Leonardtown some 200 footsteps from the Town Square. In comparison, each location offers advantages and disadvantages in terms of overall cost, access and parking, infrastructure capacity, visibility, expansion, and other factors. All of these are important. From a practical standpoint, the head-to-head comparison seems pretty even, and can fairly easily be seen as the two sites are only 1½ miles apart. Several comparisons by different groups have been made on issues pertaining to today’s concerns. The factor I wish to raise concerns tomorrow. Specifically, which location offers more strategic benefit to St. Mary’s County, and to Leonardtown as its only municipality? Looking beyond May 12th and even this BOCC’s term, which location would contribute more to the County’s Economic and Community Development in terms of job growth, expanded tax base, and overall quality of life? This answer is less clear than which location has more parking spaces. But it is far more important. This may be the last new library built in the County for a long time, possibly for decades. So the decision must strongly consider future potential. When examining the two locations on their future development impacts, the Hayden property offers no more strategic benefit than the current location at the former armory site. Building a new library on the Hayden property is essentially a replacement project as the proposed site is not part of a larger development area. In this way

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Regarding Comments Attributed to the Library Board of Trustees I write this letter reluctantly because I fear that county residents are weary of the dialogue regarding the location of the Leonardtown library. As a homeowner in Leonardtown and a member of the Library Board of Trustees, I am cautiously hopeful about future plans for the town; however, having been swayed by the optimistic plans for Leonardtown in my decision to reside here 10 years ago I’m well aware that only the unchanged sign on Rt. 5 has been the reflection of most of those plans. I am, however, incensed as a resident and board member that alleged comments have been printed in the County Times that the Library board members have considered the downtown area of Leonardtown as unsafe. The main focus of board discussion on location has been to provide comprehensive services to library patrons and accessibility for county residents. I can attest in my involvement with the board for over two years there has never been a disparaging statement made about any section of Leonardtown— that would be an offense to the residents we value and support, nor anything but positive comments about the Lexington Park Library. I agree that the Leonardtown community should be “outraged” by such remarks if made, as stated in the County Times article; however, the Library trustees should be outraged when a disparaging remark is falsely attributed to the board. Such a comment about any area of Leonardtown would be elitist, biased and contrary to the character of all board members and library leadership and staff. Minutes of board meetings are maintained and available; I suggest a review of those minutes before commenting on board

Thursday, April 23, 2015 positions or conclusions involving the Leonardtown Library, the Lexington Park Library or any Library matter. I don’t doubt that discussion will continue but I do hope that those discussions will not include unsubstantiated statements about the position of the Library Board. Jim Hanley Leonardtown resident and member of the Library Board of Trustees

Vision...or Mirage? Once again (still, actually) debate about locating a new home for the library at Leonardtown has sucked all the oxygen out of the atmosphere in the center of our county. On either side of the question, people express preferences, seek endorsements, and accuse the other side of misrepresenting facts. The question has become an issue of mere politicking in which we may all be using English, but none of us are speaking the same language. The town of Leonardtown is rightly concerned about the decline of its business district and is focused on gaining the county library as almost a trophy that would revitalize the county seat. However, all their sincere urgings are more theoretical “consider the possibilities” than a concrete viable bid. While Leonardtown has a master plan and a vision for its future, incorporating the public library would have unexpected consequences. The library is open 60 hours a week, plus its book drop is accessible 24 hours a day. The library receives regular and frequent deliveries by large truck. The library doesn’t even have a dress code. Within the Leonardtown business district, the library would continue to welcome 800 to 1,000 visits a day. These patrons, most of whom are always carrying something in or out, have a well-established relationship with their library and will not change their pattern of use to include strolling around Leonardtown. The young mother bringing her toddler to Story Time and needing to get a watch battery, a box of pasta, and toilet paper before she picks up another child at school will drive to the library and drive right back out of town. The Mennonites are avid library users, but they will not have lunch in town or tarry in a gallery. The job seeker who goes to the library to use a computer to look for employment opportunities will not spend time lounging on the town square after he logs out. A branch of the county library within Leonardtown’s core will most certainly increase real-world traffic and add to the wear and tear of the town’s streets; but that a public library would be the economic engine, which will reverse the town’s decline? That’s only a theory, master plan or no master plan. Our library is an established and vibrant community resource. The branch on Hollywood has for too long been serving all comers well and graciously in a pre1960s building with probably lead and asbestos issues, a building in which one can’t even flush two toilets at the same time. To all who are involved in the decisionmaking process, please do your job. Delay no longer and decide. Our library needs a new home now, a home which will respond to the real-life needs of the maximum number of users not just appeal to a vision which might well be a mirage. Sara Fisher Leonardtown, Md.

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Cops & Courts

Man Arrested at Tiki Bar for Assaulting Officer By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Mechanicsville man was arrested and charged with second-degree assault on a law-enforcement officer; disorderly conduct; failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer; intoxicated endangerment and disorderly conduct; and resisting arrest, on Saturday evening during the opening weekend of the Tiki Bar. On April 18, around 7:20 p.m., Sgt. Bortchevsky of the sheriff’s office, observed two men arguing, which then escalated into a pushing match. The officer approached the two men and told them they had to exit the prop-

erty due to their behavior, court documents stated. According to court documents, the two men began leaving the bar, when one of the men, identified as Michael Ryan Hunter, 26, turned around at the exit tent and began approaching Bortchevsky with his fists clinched, shouting expletive language “at the top of his lungs.” The suspect was approximately one arm length away from the officer and continued to move closer, court documents alleged, “fearing an imminent attack” the officer pushed Hunter away and when Hunter lost his balance, Bortchevsky attempted to gain control of him in order to place him under arrest.

Police Seek Convicted Fraudster By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County law officers are searching for a man who took an Alford plea last year in county Circuit Court to defrauding parents of thousands of dollars in a theft scheme that used the prospect of starting up a youth baseball team as bait. Michael Shayne Erdolino, 41, violated conditions of his probation, said Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron, including witholding money he was ordered to payback. “He didn’t pay restitution,” Cameron said, adding that probation agents have been unable to find Erdolino. “He’s pretty noticable in the community,” Cameron told The Couny Times. “A lot of people know him.” It was unknown whether Erdolino had left St. Mary’s County, Cameron said. “We don’t know what kind of support structure he has outside the county,” he said. “He could just be here and laying low.” Two years ago court records show that Erdolino started Southern Maryland Athletics back in Sept. 20, 2012, obtaining an IRS number days later, using an old address in Hollywood. Erdolino charged parents $500 per registered player and promised uniforms, practices and games, police said. At least five victims paid the money, police said, but never got their money’s worth. “There were only a few practices held,” police wrote in charging documents. “No uniforms were issued. Erdolino refused to provide any sort of accounting to the victims and refused to return any funds.” Erdolino enlisted the parents in fundraising activities for his alleged scam, police said, by having spirit nights and other activities here and in Calvert County. Erdolino asked one of the parents to

The suspect began to “flail” in an attempt to prevent apprehension, according to court documents. Hunter was subsequently taken to the ground, but continued to resist arrest. After the struggle, the suspect was handcuffed and arrested – he appeared to be intoxicated and had a strong odor of alcohol emitting from him, court documents stated. According to court documents, while awaiting transport, Hunter continued to scream profanities – including threats of additional assault on Bortchevsky if the officer “didn’t have his badge on.” During the incident, approximately 45 to 60 people gathered and were witnessing Hunter scream profanities even after he was detained, court documents confirmed. Court document stated, as a result of the suspect’s actions, Bortchevsky sustained lacerations and abrasions to his knees and elbows. According to police, Hunter sustained minor abrasions to his face from the ground; he was provided with medical care on scene, but refused further treatment. Hunter was then transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. Hunter faces a maximum sentence of 10 years and/or a $5,000 for second-degree

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assault on a police officer; three years and/or a $5,000 fine for resisting/interfering with arrest; 60 days and/or a $500 fine for disorderly conduct; 60 days and/or a $500 fine for failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer; and 90 days and/or a $100 fine for intoxicated endangerment and disorderly conduct. Hunter is scheduled for a District Court hearing in Calvert County on June 3. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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pay for donuts, $793-worth, and never paid him back, police alleged. “Erdolino told [the victim] the fundraiser did not make enough profit to cover the cost,” charging papers filed in county District Court stated. Erdolino would call victims while they were fundraising, police said, and would come by and collect small sums of money before the fundraiser was finished; once he gave differing accounts of the sales for a 50/50 raffle and only provided the name of the winner. Police said the victims’ estimated fundraising and fees tallied around $7,515. Court records show that Erdolino was ordered to repay at least $3,000. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Feature Story

Three Notch Theatre Celebrates 10 Years of Making a Difference By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

hen Wendy Heidrich moved to St. Mary’s County back in 2001 she brought the theatre bug with her. Noticing that St. Mary’s had no theatre company at that time she jumped at the chance to start one in downtown Lexington Park when the then-director of the Community Development Corporation Robin Finnacom asked if she would be willing to help refurbish the old vacant building that once housed the Lexington Park library. Heidrich helped found a group of fellow thespians and volunteers to start the Newtowne Players and soon after make the Three Notch Theatre a reality a few years later. “We saw the potential,” Heidrich said of the project that they proposed to the county commissioners in 2003; one year later the new lease was approved and in 2005 their first performance under the stage lights took place. Now Heidrich is set to move out of the community in which she helped found the project but she says the theatre has been a success on several levels. “It’s bittersweet,” Heidrich said. “But the theatre’s done extremely well. It’s all been because of the volunteers.” The players and the theatre helped bring more cultural activities to the county, she said, and at a time when that part of the community needed it most. That area near Tulagi Place suffered from blight and there were fears that putting a theatre there would not be a success simply because no one would come for fear of a criminal element. But the volunteers were surprised that after 10 years they have not had any problems of that sort. “It’s been so surprising it’s been so well received,” Heidrich said, adding that the group have been able to keep the theatre going largely through their own efforts. “We’ve had a lot of great support… and we’ve had great sponsors.

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“But we’ve made enough money to sustain ourselves.” Finnacom said the theatre has helped revitalize Lexington Park and has even laid the groundwork for the county’s largest development district to become an arts and entertainment district. That is part of the Lexingtion Park Development District Master Plan, Finnacom said. “The theatre has been a phenomenal success for Lexington Park,” Finnacom said. “They have been successful since their first showing.” Finnacom, one of the county’s most ardent and strident voices to advocate for the revitalization of one of the county’s oldest communities, said she heard numerous worries that the theatre in such a stressed neighborhood would be a non-starter. But she said those detractors were soon proven wrong. “It’s played an important role in changing perceptions about Lexington Park,” Finnacom said. “That building was vacated and it had no future. “But it’s become a cultural asset for the county as a whole.” Joe Bowes, one of the founding members of the Three Notch Theatre, said it offers something closer to home than just a boost to community revitalization; it offers good entertainment that the community has come to appreciate. “They do good shows there that are entertaining,” Bowes said. “And it gives us imitation actors an outlet.” Eventhough the theatre has been around for just 10 years, many would find it difficult to think of the area without it. “There seems like there’d be a void there if we didn’t have it,” Bowes said. He said the host of volunteers that make the theatre work is not constrained by the number of actors, but includes the host of helpers who make and assemble the sets that are critical to rehearsals and the final performances. The actors couldn’t really make their rehearsals without them, he said. “The actors get a lot of attention but the

Photo by Frank Marquart The current production of “Picnic” runs April 17 - May 3

people behind the stage are equally important,” Bowes said. Bowes said his hopes for the theatre were simple. “It’s to have every show a sell out and keep going,” Bowes said, adding that the theatre meant a reliable source of entertainment for those who wanted something beyond going to see a movie. “It’s an educational and cultural thing,”

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he said. “You always know it’s going to be there… for six performances. “It brings people together. You get to see people who you haven’t seen in a long time and you get to meet people you’ve never met.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Obituaries

Barbara Elaine Lacey, 69 Barbara Elaine Lacey, 69, of Chaptico, Md. passed away on April 10 in Washington, D.C. Born on Feb. 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Agnes Hoise (St. Clair) Penn and William Wilson Penn. Barbara was the loving wife of the late Leonard David (Satch) Lacey whom she married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, Md. on Oct. 31, 1964, and who preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 2001 in Leonardtown, Md. Barbara is survived by her daughter Charlotte Morgan of Avenue, Md., 2 grandchildren: D.J. Morgan and Olivia Morgan. Siblings: Catherine Connor of Texas, Doris Pilkerton and William Penn both of Mechanicsville, Md., Helen Rotzinger of Hollywood, Md., Mary Ann Hall of Chaptico, Md., and Agnes Farrell of Avenue, Md.. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Jackie Lon and Jimmy Pen. She moved from Suitland, Md. to St. Mary’s County, Md. in 1968. Barbara Graduated from LaPlata High School and was a Day care Provider. She loved her grandchildren, flowers, church, and her daycare kids. The family received friends on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, Md. with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Allen Hall, Stephen Stewart, Charles Lacey, Jeff Farrell, Donald Connor and Glen buckler. Contributions may be made to the Nursing Program, James Forest Tech Ctr, 24005 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

CAPT. Thomas Frank Anderson, USN (Ret.), 83 CAPT. Thomas Frank Anderson, USN (Ret.), 83, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away Tuesday, March 17 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Aug. 16, 1931, in Minn., he was the son of the late Frank Anderson and Olive Sjoblom, both of Scandinavian descent. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin where he completed the NROTC program and was subsequently commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy. He was a dual-rated aviator, piloting both fixed wing multi-engine aircraft and helicopters during his 26 years of dedicated service. Wearing his uniform with pride and a strong patriotic spirit that continued throughout his life, he completed Naval Intelligence School in 1962 and was honored to serve as the Squadron Commanding Officer of VXN-8 at Patuxent River, Maryland from 1972-73. Tom earned the Meritorious Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary, and National Defense Service

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Medals and also Expert Rifle and Expert Pistol qualifications during his Navy service, retiring in 1980 as a Captain. On June 19, 1955, he married his beloved wife, Carol Anderson, in Wisconsin and together they celebrated over 59 faithful and loving years of marriage. Tom and his family travelled extensively within the United States while serving in the Navy and then, in retirement, he and Carol travelled abroad, with their favorite trip being Norway where his grandfather was born and where Tom had wanted to return ever since being there during his first tour in the Navy as a midshipman. One of Tom’s greatest passions throughout his life was music which began with the Marching Band in high school as well as choirs in both school and the Methodist church. As a midshipman at the University of Wisconsin, he was honored to direct the Navy Choral Group and while in active military service in the following years he sang with St. Mary’s Musica for many years here in Southern Maryland. He also sang in the church choir at Lexington Park United Methodist Church (LPUMC) for over 30 years where he also enjoyed playing the trombone in the church band. Tom was an avid snow skier and enjoyed the sport well into his 70’s. His other primary interests included hunting and fishing but his greatest love was working in his wood shop adjacent his home. Tom was a skilled woodworker who enjoyed combining woods of different types to produce handcrafted furniture having unique and beautiful color variations. During his retirement, he started his own woodworking business, Anderson Handcrafted Products, individually hand making and selling his signature patented latch hook frames worldwide from his “garage shop”, to the accompaniment of classical music (played with increasing volume to accommodate his declining hearing). In addition to his wife, Carol, Tom is survived by his children, Suzin (Evans) Anderson of La Plata, Md. and Paul Anderson (Bettina) of Senaca, S.C.; his grandchildren, Caroline Anderson of Senaca, S.C., Thomas Frank Anderson II of Ashville, N.C. and Zachary Evans of La Plata, Md.; and his sister, Amy Fetzner of Hudson, Wisc. A Memorial Service was held on April 18, at 11 a.m. at LPUMC, 21760 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Memorial Contributions may be made to LPUMC where Tom and his wife have been members since 1976. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements handled by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

William Benjamin “Benny” Thompson, Sr., 66 William Benjamin “Benny” Thompson, Sr., 66, of Morganza, Md. passed away on April 10 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Aug. 18, 1948 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of Rose Lee Thompson and the late Louis Marshall Thompson, Jr. Benny was the loving husband of Mary Cecelia Thompson, whom he married on Oct. 18, 2000 in Compton, Md. Benny

is survived by his children: Carrie Willett (Willie) and William B. Thompson, Jr. (Amy) both of Mechanicsville, Md. 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is survived by his siblings: Margaret Taylor of Hollywood, Md., Louis Thompson, III (Buddy), and Rosemary George both of Avenue, Md., and Joseph D. Thompson (Donny) of Mechanicsville, Md. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, Md. resident, and graduated from Chopticon High School. Benny worked as a Grocery Manager for Food Lion in Prince Frederick, Md. for 18 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, Coin collecting and gardening. The family received friends on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Gass officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Melvin D. Bladen, Sr. (Mel), 71 Melvin D. Bladen, Sr. (Mel), 71 of Conway, S.C. formally of Calvert County, Md., passed away on April 11 in Conway, S.C. Mr. Bladen was born on May 29, 1943 in Washington, D.C. Mel started his Government career July, 1961 when he joined the U.S. Navy shortly after high school graduation. During his early Navy years, he married his high school sweetheart, Darlene. During 1965 and 1966, while serving on the Navy Destroyer USS Barry DD933, he was deployed with Destroyer Squadron 24 to the Western Pacific and combat duty in Vietnamese waters, accompanying the USS Enterprise. After military separation in May, 1966, Mel entered Federal Service at the Naval Communications Station, WashDC (Cheltenham, Md.) in the Commercial Refile section. To obtain Government “status”, he tested for Security Police and was assigned to the Naval Research Laboratory’s Chesapeake Bay Division in Randle Cliffs, Md. (Chesapeake Beach) and later transferred to a Communications position there. In 1985, Mel ventured “outside” the Government to manage the first fast food restaurant (Hardees) in his home county of Calvert (Md.) later to re-enter Government service with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms or ATF. There he aided in establishing and manning their first Communications Center. In February, 1973, Mel began work at the Department of State in the Office of Communications, Telegraphic Branch and advanced to the position of Facilities Control Technician. In 1986, Mel was invited to join the nucleus of the Department of State’s new Relay Facility in Beltsville, Md. Ultimately he became the midnight shift Supervisor. In this position he became well known to the Communicators at the Department of State’s Embassies and Consulates throughout the world in

guiding them in the ways of the new relay system. Mel retired in October, 1994, after 20 years at the Department of State, with a total combined 33 years service. In retirement, Mel enjoyed the laid back life style of Southern Maryland living. He was proud to serve on the Vestry at Christ Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, cutting grass on his John Deere, visits with family and friends, playing with his grandkids, and reconnecting with old friends on the internet. In 2012, he and Darlene moved to Conway, SC and fulfilled their lifelong dream of building their first new house where they enjoyed walks on the beach, making many new friends, and entertaining family and friends during visits Mel is preceded in death by his father Temple Bladen and stepfather Don Harris. Mel is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Darlene, children, Melvin Jr. & Emily Bladen, Melissa Sisk & Charles “Chip” Poff and Michael Bladen & Lisa Burns; his mother, Edith Harris; sisters Connie Abner and Patricia Reynolds; nine grandchildren: Shane Bladen, Ronnie Sisk, Niki Bladen, Casey Sisk, Deanna Bladen, Shania Bladen, Robbie Sisk, Mariam Bladen and Jo-Jo Bladen; two great-grandchildren: Hailey Bean and Shawn Bladen. The family received friends on Friday April 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. Funeral services were held on Saturday April 18, 10 a.m. at Christ Church, Port Republic Md. with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be James Vitale, John Vitale, John Abner, Thomas Guy, and George Owings, III. Active pallbearers are Richard Lang, John Morgan, Leonard Ogden, Larry Bowen, Ronald Sisk, Tony Reynolds, Robert Abner and Charles Poff. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. 20676

Mary Loretta Saunders, 62 Mary Loretta Saunders, 62, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away Monday, April 6 at her residence on Big Chestnut Road. Born on June 23, 1952 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Preston Goldsborough and Anne Loretta Abell Goldsborough. Mary is a 1970 graduate of Chopticon High School. On Sept. 27, 1975, she married her beloved husband, Joseph “Al” Saunders at St. John’s Church in Hollywood, Md. Together, they celebrated 39 wonderful years of marriage. She was employed as a teacher’s aide at Father Andrew White School for twenty years. She began at Father Andrew White School as a volunteer when her children were very young. She was a devoted and caring mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend. She was a good cook and an excellent baker; known among friends for her famous chocolate cake and chocolate chip cookies. She enjoyed being outside, especially taking

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition. hikes, bike riding and sitting on her outdoor swing. Her favorite vacation spots were the beaches, particularly Virginia Beach and Ocean City, Md. She enjoyed seafood, especially picking Maryland blue crabs. She loved many dogs throughout her life, especially Smokey, her current pet. She was an active member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. In addition to her beloved husband, Mary is survived by her children, Anne E. Saunders of Frederick, Md., Teresa M. Stevenson (Scott) of Lothian, Md., and Joseph Preston Saunders (Lisa) of Leonardtown, Md.; her brothers, Jerome M. Goldsborough of Hollywood, Md., Paul C. Goldsborough (Betty) of Loveville, Md. and Wayne Goldsborough of Loveville, Md.; and her grandson, Sawyer James Saunders. She is preceded in death by her parents, and by her brothers James “Jimmy” Goldsborough and William “Bill” Goldsborough. Family will receive friends for Mary’s Life Celebration on Friday, April 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien at 11:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Md., 20650. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Goldsborough, Kenny Goldsborough, Lenny Guy, James Norris, Ray Guy, and Bill Combs. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and condolences during their time of bereavement. They would especially like to thank Mary’s cousin and guardian angel Rose Miller for her devoted service over the past year. They would also like to thank the Hospice of St. Mary’s team for their assistance during the past few months. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

George Roger Querry, 76 George Roger Querry, 76 of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away Saturday, April 11 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. He was born on Feb. 15, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Robert Querry and Irma Gardiner Querry. On Sept. 19, 1957, Roger proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country until his honorable discharge on June 23, 1961. On April 29, 1983, he married his beloved wife, Beverly Ann Querry at Lexington Park United Methodist Church in Lexington Park, Md. Together, they celebrated over 31 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed with Bell Atlantic as a Technician with over 30 years of dedicated service before his retirement in 1995. He also ran his own locksmith company on a part-time basis. He was a handy man, and could build or fix just about anything. He was a skilled woodworker with meticulous attention to detail. He

produced many elegant pieces, including bunk beds for his children, baby cradles for his grandchildren, wall units, jewelry display cases and much more. He was a proficient bowler, proudly bowling a game of 300. He participated in league bowling at Esperanza Bowling Lanes. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, crabbing, golfing and throwing horseshoes. He liked to vacation in Cancun, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and at Lake Tahoe. His greatest love was time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a youth league bowling coach for Esperanza Bowling Lanes. He was a member of Mechanicsville Optimist Club, serving as past president. He was a founder of the Mechanicsville Junior Optimist Club. In addition to his beloved wife, Roger is also survived by his children, Bruce Martin Loughmiller (Wendy) of Springfield, Va., Yvonne Marie Donley (William) of Mechanicsville, Md. and Debbie Sibenmark (Bob) of Dameron, Md.; his brothers, Gary Draheim (Diane) of LaPlata, Md., William Draheim (Bonnie) of Prince Frederick, Md., and Edward Draheim (Sally) of Hollywood, Md.; and five grandchildren, Alexander Donley, Maxwell Loughmiller, Benjamin Loughmiller, Kayla Siebenmark, and Holly Siebenmark. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Draheim and Wally Querry. A Life Celebration Memorial Service was held Tuesday, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a service celebrated at 7 p.m. by Reverend John A. Burnham, at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1232, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Ronald Woodrow Fletcher, Sr., 65 Ronald Woodrow Fletcher, Sr., 65, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on April 16 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. He was born on Dec. 8, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to the late Woodrow Wilson Fletcher and the late Mary (Yew) Cawood. Ronald enjoyed watching television and especially watching football. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and loved rooting for any team that played against the Washington Redskins. He worked for CVS for 29 years. In addition to his parents, Ronald was predeceased by his sister, Pam Hilton. Ronald is survived by his wife, Beverly Ann (Beard) Fletcher; son, Ronnie Fletcher, Jr. and Ronnie’s wife Maggie; step-children, Wendy, Denise, Thomas and Terri; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew and Emma; step-grandchildren, Ricky, Michael, Caitlynn, Megan, Melo and Nikki; brothers, Kenny Fletcher and Markie Cawood; step-sister, Ja-

net Lyndnor and her husband Frankie; and close friends, Bill, Artie, Larry and Karen. Family and friends were received for a Memorial Gathering on Wednesday, April 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. at BrinsfieldEchols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A Memorial Service began at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Deacon Bill Kyte officiated. A reception followed at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Hall.

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Then, join us for a terrific spring top project featuring beautiful new Tandem yarn. This design highlights Tandem’s beautiful colors and fun blend of shiny and matte fibers. Bring size 8 needles (gauge is 4.5 stitches per inch) Come get started with us from 5 - 8 p.m. First Friday. Pattern is complimentary with purchase of Tandem on First Friday only.

Presented by the Coastal Arts Partnership, the Arts Market is an outdoor market now open First Fridays too! The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Types of art include painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, plus handmade quilts, clothing, soap, furniture and other delights.

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During first Friday hours, receive a free photo card of a historic site in Leonardtown with any purchase. Choose from photos of the Old Jail, Tudor Hall, Leonardtown Wharf, Wesley Chapel/Old Town Hall, Court House, and Moll Dyer site.

Come by the newest shop on Fenwick Street and see our beautiful furnishings waiting to make your home more spectacular. For May’s First Friday, we are offering 25 % off of Fantasy Flowers and 10 % off all vases and urns.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Students Show Off Job Skills and Experience at Senior Gala

By Megan Conway Contributing Writer

The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center hosted a Senior Gala on Tuesday, April 21. The Forrest Center is comprised of several electives and programs (including such classes as Dental Assisting, Graphic Communications, and Residential Wiring) in various subject fields. Students gain practical, real-life job skills related to

these different fields. “Practical, real-life experiences at the Forrest Center can help you fine tune your career interests before potentially throwing thousands of dollars toward a career that may not be for you,” reads a line of the Forrest Center website. The Senior Gala consisted of 36 students in their final year of a Forrest Center program who completed a Capstone project inside and/or outside of the classroom. These projects were designed to show stu-

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dents the capabilities of their program in real-life settings. Parents, other students, St. Mary’s County Public School System officials, and industry representatives attended. Jason Adams, of the Hospitality and Tourism program, put together the Gala as his own senior project, which took him the length of the school year. “It’s been fun,” Adams said of his experience at the Tech Center. He also said he’d been able to get many jobs from companies who recruited in his program, citing Yo Kool, Golden Corral, and Subway. Presenters at the Gala included Sarah La Rocco, of the Graphic Communications program, who completed a project in Blender, a three-dimensional animation

software. She was able to create detailed, realistic animations of such items as water and chocolate. “It helped me to experience real-life situations, about the job, and helped me to better understand whether or not I should go into this field,” said La Rocco. Other projects included a Radiology study project (whose presenter commented on the exciting nature of being able to view procedures at St. Mary’s Hospital, in a field she loved), a 3-D printing display, and the makings of a comic book. For more information about the Forrest Center, visit schools.smcps.org/tech/. contributing@countytimes.net

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What is Occupational Therapy? By Frank Digiovannantonio CEO, Occupational Therapist April is Occupational Therapy Month. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) for the past 24 years I am often asked, “what is an OT”. The name can be confusing. Occupational Therapy. And no, we don’t find jobs for people. The word, Occupation, is referring to one’s purposeful activities. The profession began in 1917 when a group of people dedicated to the curative properties of human occupation or activity began to use purposeful activities as a means to treat patients with a number of physical and emotional aliments. The profession really took off in 1975 when the Education for all Handicapped Children Act was introduced. Thousands of OT’s where employed by school systems across the country. Today, OT’s work to provide care to patients suffering from physical, emotional, and neurological disorders. They help patients recovering from stroke and head injuries as well as those trying to regain independence as they live with the effects of Cerebral palsy, Multiple sclerosis, and Muscular dystrophy. OTs use a multitude of modalities to assist patients with the common goal of returning those patients back to their

LIBRARY ITEMS

Staff Development Day Closings The St. Mary’s County Library branches will be closing for staff development. Leonardtown branch will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 24. Charlotte Hall branch will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 1. Lexington Park branchy will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 15. May the 4th Be With You The Lexington Park branch will hold ‘May the 4th Be With You’ for all ages on Monday, May 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May the fourth be with you as you travel to a library not so far, far away to destroy the Death Star, participate in Jedi Archives trivia, and more. Southern Maryland Math Circle Lexington Park branch will host the Southern Maryland Math Circle on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Math Circle provides fun, fascinating math activities to middle- and high-school students (and their fami-

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normal daily routines. OTs treat patients of all ages ranging from infants to octogenarians. The goal is to assist patients in regaining or achieving independence. At RCSM, we have four OT’s who work primarily with patients suffering from hand and upper extremity injuries. Of those four therapists, three have earned their Certification as specialists in the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries. They are known as certified hand therapists (CHTs). In order to become a CHT you must successfully complete five years of practice as an OT or a PT, have 4,000 hours or more in the care of patients with hand and upper quadrant injuries, and pass a national board examination. Currently, there are approximately 5,900 CHTs worldwide. The role of the occupational therapist has been key to the return of a more meaningful and productive life for many suffering from injury, illness, or disability. I am proud to work with these wonderful men and women who work to help our patients achieve their goals of returning those members of our community back to life following injury or illness. Brought to you by the Rehabilitation Center of Southern Maryland

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

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Top Avon Leadership and Sales Representatives Awarded Recognition Trip In Los Angeles For Success With The Company

Avon Representative Molly Stone-Bibb from Lexington Park has been recognized by Avon Products, Inc., as one of the beauty company’s top Representatives in the U.S. In honor of this recognition, the company rewarded Stone-Bibb, along with other top Avon Representatives at the company, a trip to Los Angeles, CA to celebrate their success during the annual President’s Recognition Program Celebration. Avon’s President’s Recognition Program Celebration (PRPC) is an annual event, bringing together the nation’s top achieving Avon Representatives who have distinguished themselves as top performers in Sales or Leadership. “The extraordinary Avon Representatives who have achieved this distinctive honor this year make me extremely proud each day,” says Pablo Muñoz, Senior Vice President &

President, North America. Molly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that has been at the heart of Avon since the company’s beginning, demonstrating first-hand how Avon Representatives can achieve financial empowerment, the flexibility to run their businesses on their own terms, and the opportunity to lead a team and mentor others.” In recognition of their success, the elite group of Avon Representatives celebrated their accomplishments with a five-day, four-night trip to Los Angeles from March 22-March 26, 2015. During their trip, they enjoyed a guided tour of Hollywood from Rodeo Drive to the Sunset Strip, as well a day of fun in the sun at Santa Monica Beach. They were also recognized for their achievements with a Gala Recognition Dinner, hosted by Avon Executives.

Former investigative journalist for the Washington Post Carl Bernstein is the 2015 speaker for the annual Ben Bradlee Lecture. Bradlee served as executive editor of the Post during a critical time in U.S. history. Together with Post journalist Bob Woodward, Bernstein, supported by Bradlee and working with FBI informant Mark Felt, then known as Deep Throat, Bernstein and Woodward unraveled the scandal that became known as Watergate. Their work led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon and earned the two reporters a Pulitzer Prize. Bernstein will eulogize Bradlee who died in October 2014 after years of service to Historic St. Mary’s City and St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He will also discuss the need for civility in politics. Bernstein currently lives in New York City where he writes books featuring the recent history of American politics. He also serves as a visiting presidential professor at the State University

of New York at Stony Brook. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County. Free and open to the public, it will be held in the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center on E. Fisher Road on Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

In Our Community

2015 Chesapeake Bay Waterfowl Arts Show Celebrates the Region’s Rich Culture While Supporting a Great Cause

New Name, Same Mission to Help Our Community In explaining the name change, Gretchen Heinze Hardman, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, which has sponsored the show since its inception said, “While we are so proud to call the Potomac River watershed home, the scope of our show has grown and expanded over the past nine years, to encompass so many other aspects of life, culture, art and history of the Chesapeake Bay.” The event kicks off Friday, May 15, with a Cattails and Cocktails reception and auction in recognition of the show’s 2015 Featured Carver, renown Maryland decoy carver, President of the Southern Maryland Carousel and carousel animal maker, Burkey Boggs. At the reception, guests will enjoy delicious gourmet hors d’oeuvres while mingling with the artists and previewing the decoys and related items to be auctioned off the next morning. On Saturday, May 16, visitors will be able to see, taste, experience and purchase a wide array of Chesapeake Bay culture, including: Mingle with artists from the Carolinas to New Jersey and Pennsylvania; view

and purchase fine wildlife art including original oil and watercolor paintings, photography, hand carved gunning and decorative decoys, sculpture, wood carvings, hand crafted furniture, beach glass jewelry, ceramics and more. Meet 2015 Featured Artist, Burkey Boggs, Maryland decoy carver and President of the Southern Maryland Carousel Group. See and learn about antique duck decoys from Maryland and learn about this fascinating aspect of Chesapeake Bay history. Free decoy appraisals and identifications offered by Decoy Magazine and the Potomac Decoy Collectors Association. Live Auction of Decoys and related items conducted by Farrell Auction Service, LLC. Wildfowl and game tasting and cooking demonstrations offered by noted big game hunter Jimmy Stewart.

Enjoy local wine tastings and tutorials. See and pet some of the most amazing canines on the east coast at the show’s retriever dog demonstration. Enter your own carving or simply admire the masterpieces entered in the 2015 Working Decoy Competition organized by Heck Rice, champion carver and President of the International Wildfowl Carvers Association. See birds made from trash – really! An unforgettable display of “recycled” sculptures on loan from Salisbury University’s Stash Your Trash exhibit. Bluebird House Workshop – build a special home for your little feathered friends! For tickets and information, please contact cbwaterfowlartsshow@gmail. com or visit www.cfsomd.org.

Book Review

“Body of Truth”

Warmer weather is in the air and the time is right to start planning activities for spring. At the top of everyone’s list should be the 2015 Chesapeake Bay Waterfowl Arts Show, to be held May 15-16 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, MD. All artists, exhibits and vendors are indoors, so the show is open rain or shine (we hope shine)! For the ninth straight year, world class wildlife art, antique duck decoys, delicious wild game, local wines, and retriever dogs come together in southern Maryland for a fun-filled weekend, with something for everyone. While the event promotes and celebrates the traditional arts and heritage of the region, attendees and exhibitors can feel good in that it also serves as a major fundraiser for the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland. The foundation provides vital grants to a wide array of community organizations, addressing education, health and wellness, youth initiatives, the environment and arts and culture. A major change this year is the show’s name – from Potomac River Waterfowl Festival to Chesapeake Bay Arts Show.

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Your summer clothes don’t fit this year. You’ll admit that you weren’t paying attention: too many holiday cookies, too little New Years’ resolving. The pounds crept up and you need to lose them before they multiply again. It’s for your health and well-being, right? Or maybe not. In the new book “Body of Truth” by Harriet Brown, you’ll see that everything you thought you knew about weight may be a big fat lie. Some twenty-five years ago on a “sticky summer evening,” Harriet Brown sat in a therapist’s chair, sobbing about her weight. Once, she’d been thin but “three pregnancies and a whole lot of living” later, she couldn’t take off the pounds. She was absolutely stunned when the therapist asked if she could learn to be okay with the body she had. She “couldn’t even consider the possibility” that having a few extra pounds wasn’t such a bad thing. Even the language we use for weight has changed in the past few years: what was once chubby or husky is now “obese” or “overweight,” words that carry a meaner stigma. Yes, as a society, we’ve gained weight but our eating habits and our sedentary lives are not solely to blame. There are, says Brown, several reasons for weight gain, one of which is that dieting is generally detrimental. Statistically speaking, just five percent of dieters keep the weight off, long-term; the other 95 percent of calorie-counters usually gain back any weight lost, and then some. We understand that yo-yo dieting is unhealthy, but we may not know that some researchers believe there’s no increased risk of death due to

extra weight. Even so, says Brown, physicians sometimes admit to having “weight bias,” and treat (or don’t treat) patients accordingly. But our obsession with weight goes much deeper than just physical effects. Negative social pressure can affect our mental health, which suffers when we loathe our bodies and indulge in “fat talk.” What’s worse is that our emphasis on weight adversely affects future generations: some pediatricians recommend that infants be put on diets and one study found three-year-old children who were “unhappy with their bodies.” Says Brown, “Something is definitely wrong with this picture.” Food for thought. No pun intended, but that’s what you’ll find in “Body of Truth.” You’ll also find a good amount of controversy. For readers who struggle with their weight, there’s a certain Ahhhhh-feeling of freedom that comes with author Harriet Brown’s urging for acceptance. It’s hard not to see that our attitudes about being overweight have gone overboard, and it’s equally hard to argue with the experts and research she cites. Definitely, this could cause weight-watching readers’ heads to spin – but Brown is quick to reassure the flummoxed: “There’s no one-size-fits-all approach…” when it comes to weight or loss thereof. Overall, I really liked this book – in part, because it provides more balance in a world where new diets come out seemingly every day. If you’ve grown weary of that, then read “Body of Truth.” You may have nothing to lose.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Business

Food for the Family By Emily Charles Contributing Writer If you’re looking for good food in a family friendly setting, Big Larry’s Eatery in Leonardtown might be just the place for you! Established in April 2010, the shop offers a variety of ice cream flavors, smoothies, homemade meals and means for entertainment. The eatery is also a comic and gaming store, appealing to a broad audience in an individual way. “My passion was always food and I wanted to open a comic book café. It’s something you don’t find everywhere. We’re one of the few family places in St. Mary’s County. You can bring your whole family here and still be welcome. If your child is loud or grouchy, no one is going to say anything to you. If they leave a bunch of chips on the floor, we’ll understand, because that’s just what kids do,” owner Larry Rhodes said. “Our food is real food done right. I make most of my food here, it’s homemade...We carry Hershey’s ice cream, which I believe is the best ice cream out there you can buy. We have smoothies

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that are made of 100 percent fresh fruit from California. We slice our own meats here, and we use top of the line imported meats…My food is kind of comfort food. It’s food my customers are familiar with, but it’s the best they’ve ever had.” Some of these comfort foods include homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and even more

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creative options, like the eatery’s Walking Taco, a customer favorite. “I like to keep my finger on the pulse, and the pulse is the customer. I find out what my customers want and that’s how we’ve evolved into what we are today. We’re a funky business, definitely not your run of the mill. We have this thing called Walking Tacos, and it’s a small bag of crushed Doritos with taco meat and toppings mixed in. We make a taco in a bag and then you can eat it with a fork, and people seem to really enjoy that,” Rhodes said. In addition to a broad selection of carefully made food items, Big Larry’s sells comics, action figures and tin signs. There is also a gaming section in the back where customers can utilize gaming systems on different occasions, including during special events and birthday parties. The biggest upcoming event to be hosted by Big Larry’s is Free Comic Book Day on May 2, beginning at 11 a.m. “We’ll have free comics for all ages. People can come here, have a meal, have a good time. This is a national event and I’ve been doing it for 15 years,” said Rhodes. Rhodes has a deep love for his business, his clientele and for the community around him. “I’m living my dream. I’m doing exactly what I want to be doing and exactly where I want to be doing it. It’s such a surreal feel-

ing…I love Leonardtown. I love St. Mary’s County. It has a small town community feel and I’m in love with it. The wonderful thing about being in this location and in this business is our clientele. People don’t come to Big Larry’s with a bad attitude; they come in here because Big Larry’s is a fun place. It means a lot to me that this is a place where family and friends can come together to spend time with each other,” he said. “There’s not a day I wake up that I’m not excited for this store to open.” As a tribute to his love for the community, Rhodes does his best to give back what he can. “Every year I donate to the cystic fibrosis cause. We do a lot for the local schools, like Leonardtown High School, the church schools. If they’re having a themed event, we get product in, we donate to it that way. I love giving back to the community,” Rhodes said. If you’re looking for a diverse eatery with good times to offer, be sure to check out Big Larry’s! For more information about Big Larry’s Eatery, call 301-475-1860, visit www. biglarryscomicscafe.com, or stop by the shop at 22745 Washington Street in Leonardtown. contributing@countytimes.net

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Sports

“Takes Round One of the International Drag Bike MD/VA Title Chase” League Heads to MDIR

Late Model feature finish 1. Jason Covert 2. Stevie Long 3. JT Spence 4. Dan Stone 5. Ross Robinson 6. Dale Hollidge 7. Jamie Lathroum 8. Glenn Elliott 9. Deane Guy 10. Walter Crouch 11. Nick Davis 12. Amanda Whaley 13. Larry Ramsey 14. Kenny Moreland 15. Jacob Burdette 16. Kyle Lear 17. James Carte

Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Latham 2. Chuck Bowie 3. Mike Franklin 4. Scotty Nelson 5. Dale Reamy 6. Billy Hill 7. Lloyd Deans 8. Mike Hanbury 9. Ray Hackett

U-Car feature finish 1. Jeremy Pilkerton 2. Mikey Latham 3. Corey Swaim 4. David Rhodes 5. Erica Bailey 6. Sam Raley 7. DJ Powell 8. Jamie Marks 9. DJ Stotler 10. John Molesberry 11. Savannah Windsor 12. Kasey Campbell 13. Cody Wathen 14. Greg Carrico

Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Billy Crouse 2. Jerry Deason 3. Ed Pope 4. Ryan Clement 5. Buddy Dunagan 6. Greg Morgan 7. Korey Downs 8. John Burch 9. Dave Adams 10. Matt Stewart 11. Robbie Kramer Jr. 12. Ray Reed 13. Jordan Pilkerton 14. Yogi Pope 15.Gage Perkins 16. Tommy Wagner Jr. 17. Jonathon Raley

9 a.m. 4.60 Index, Pro Street, Real Street, and Grudge will run at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. Pro E.T. and Street E.T. eliminations will start on Saturday at 2 p.m. After Saturday’s E.T. eliminations the After Dark Underground will begin with 2 hours of grudge racing! On Sunday the gates will open at 8 a.m., and the church service will start at 8:30 a.m. Top Sportsman, Pro E.T., Street E.T., Crazy 8’s, and 5.60 Index will get one time run at 9am so be sure to arrive early. Eliminations for pro classes will start at 11:30am, and 12noon for sportsman classes. Pro Street entry fee is $200, Real Street entry fee is $150, 4.60 Index entry fee is $150, 5.60 Index entry fee is $75, Crazy 8’s racer entry fee is $50, Pro E.T. racer entry fee is 1-day $70 or 2-day $120, Street E.T. entry fee is 1-day $50 or 2-day $80, Grudge entry fee is $50 per day. A weekend pass for spectators and crew is $40 or a 1-day pass is $20. All kids 6-11 are only $5 per day. For full details on the IDBL visit RaceIDBL.com.

Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. John Hardesty 3. Johnny Hardesty 4. Drew Payne 5. JJ Silvious 6. Nabil Guffey 7. Greg Mattingly 8. Jimmy Suite 9. Ray Bucci

The Mickey Thompson Tires IDBL Series kicks-off the season at Maryland International Raceway with the 18th annual Pingel Spring Nationals on April 24-26. The event will feature Orient Express Pro Street, DME Racing Real Street, Vance & Hines 4.60 index, FBR Shop 5.60 Index, Carpenter Racing Crazy 8’s, Trac King Clutches Top Sportsman, Shinko Tires Pro E.T., Brock’s Performance Street E.T., and Eastside Performance Grudge. This event will also feature a 2-Hour Afterdark Underground grudge program on Saturday night! The event will also host a huge vendor midway full of motorcycle parts, apparel, and accessories! So head to Maryland International Raceway for an exciting weekend of motorcycle action! On Friday the gates will open at 9 a.m., and there will be an Early Bird Test Session from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $100 per bike. Friday evening there will be Test & Tune from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. for $25 per bike. On Saturday the gates will open at 8am. Top Sportsman, Pro ET, Street ET, Crazy 8’s, and 5.60 Index will start qualifying at

York Haven Pa.’s Jason Covert, the defending Potomac Speedway Late Model champion, drove to victory in last Friday nights 35-lap main event. The win for Covert, worth $3,000, came in round one of the highly touted MD/VA chase for the championship in the first appearance for the class at Potomac this season. Ross Robinson and Stevie Long brought the field to the initial green flag of the event with Long gaining control as the mob raced off turn-two. Fourth-starting Jason Covert settled into second and set his sights on Long. Covert, wheeling his Cameron/Mann owned Rocket no.72, would then snare the race lead from Long on lap-six and would lead the distance to score the popular win. As Covert and Long battled for the lead 14th-starting JT Spence was coming in a hurry and he would get to third and would eventually finish in that spot. “Four years ago you would never have heard me say this, but I love this place.” Covert jokingly stated during his post-race interview. “I’m going to be politically correct, but Potomac has the best surface in the region and as hard as we were able to race here tonight proves that.” A well prepared race car was propelled Covert to the checkered flag. “This is a brand new race car.” Said Covert. “All the guys on this team have been working hard on this car and we’re starting to get it figured out, but I think we can make it better and it sure is nice to get a win for the team this early in the season.” Eighth-starting Dan Stone would take fourth with Ross Robinson posting a solid finish in fifth. Heats for the 17-cars entered went to Covert and Jamie Lathroum. Mike Latham took the win in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Latham,who started on the pole, took the lead at the drop of the green and despite a smoking race car, would lead every lap to post his 38th career Potomac feature win. Chuck Bowie, Mike Franklin, Scotty Nelson and Dale Reamy rounded out the top-five. Billy Crouse came out on top in another wild finish in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main. Crouse grabbed the race lead from Buddy Dunagan on lap-eight and would then have to fend-off a furious late race challenge from Jerry Deason to score the win. Twelfth-starting Ed Pope came home third with Ryan Clement and Dunagan completing the top-five.

Second year driver Jeremy Pilkerton scored his first-career feature win in the 15-lap U-Car event. Pilkerton,who linedup second for the start, blasted into the race lead on lap-one and would repel the repeated advances from eventual runner-up Mikey Latham to score the break-through win. Corey Swaim, David Rhodes and Erica Bailey would round out the top-five. Ed Pope Sr. took the win in the nightcap 15lap Strictly Stock feature. Pope came from his second starting spot to eventually lead every lap of the main to collect his division-leading 14th career Potomac feature win. John Hardesty, Johnny Hardesty, Drew Payne and JJ Silvious would fillthe front-five.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

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April, Month Long

Saturdays – April 11, 18 & 25 Thursday, April 23 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 Little Minnows Casino Trip Sign-Up Taj Mahal Casino (1000 Virginia Av- p.m. Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solo(Beginning May 1, this will be the mons Island Rd. S, Solomons) – 10 to enue, Atlantic City, NJ) Event: Bus trip to Atlantic City to the regular schedule 11 a.m. for Tuesdays through Saturdays Taj Mahal casino Animals in Motion - Can you walk Date: Monday, May 18, 6 a.m. to ap- through Oct. 31) sideways like a crab or hop like a frog? Sundays – April 12, 19 & 26 proximately 8:30 p.m. Explore animal movements while 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick-Up Location: Golden Beach watching the river otter swim. For chilTours: Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Park & Ride, Charlotte hall location dren ages 3 to 5 years. Members are (Beginning May 3, this will be the free; $5 for non-members. Cost: $50 per person – due by April 27 regular schedule to guarantee your spot for Sundays through Oct. 31) Includes: coffee & donuts in the Friday, April 24 morning; sodas, snacks and a This year promises to be an exciting movie on the return trip. Each per- one for Historic Sotterley Plantation Special Olympics son will receive $35 in free slot and we hope you and yours will take Leonardtown High School (23995 play upon arrival at the Taj Mahal. advantage of our early start. Visit us Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 10 Must be 21 years old. We must soon and often! a.m. to 2 p.m. have reservations for 30 people St Mary’s County Special Olympics by April 27 to confirm trip. If trip is Film Festival Submissions would like to announce that the anFilm makers from the Tri-County nual Spring Games will be hosted at cancelled, money will be refunded. area are invited to submit original pro- Leonardtown High School on Friday Contact: Valerie at 301-481-0148 ductions to the Southern Maryland April 24. Athletes will compete in track Film Festival, to be held Saturday, July and field events and qualify for state Registration for Camp The House of Dance (24620 Three 11 in Leonardtown, Md. All ages and competition. Community members experience levels welcome. No sub- are welcome to attend. Notch Rd., Hollywood) Register for CAMP: Dance Discov- mission fees. Prizes will be awarded ery! All students ages 6-12 welcome. in several categories. Submission Open Mic Everyday July 13-17. Discover a sum- deadline is April 30. For submission Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach mer dance program packed with and volunteer information, visit www. Fowler Rd., Chaptico) – doors open at a variety of different dance styles! smdfs.org. For sponsorship informa- 7 p.m. Students will learn world Dance, Hip tion, contact Theresa at fotlt@outlook. The Southern Maryland Traditional Hop, Breaking’, Jazz, Choreography, com. Music and Dance HomeSpun CofMusical Theatre, Hooping, and much feeHouse will sponsor an Open Mic more! Students will also learn cos- Dog Obedience Classes at the Christ Church Parish Hall on tuming, making props, characteriza- Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Friday, April 24. This is a great event tion, and create unique art projects! Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) with many varieties of music and lots Saint Mary’s County De- of friendship, so if you haven’t been Dancers will increase their strength, of Recreation and to an SMTMD event before, this is a coordination, rhythm, and awareness partment with this program. Students will need Parks Dog Obedience Classes great time to start! The doors open at to bring a bag lunch, and wear com- Puppy Kindergarten 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30. Start: April 15 and Ends: May 20 fortable clothing. $249/Student For The admission fee for this event is Days: Wednesdays more information call 301-373-6330, only $7, and performers are admitTime: 7 to 7:45 pm Email admin@thehouseofdance.org, ted free. Light refreshments will be Fee: $45 (6 weeks) or visit www.thehouseofdance.org. provided (donations are suggested). Basic Obedience For additional information, or to sign Start: April 13 and Ends: May 25 Spring Ball Tickets up to perform, please contact John Days: Mondays Bethesda North Marriott Hotel Garner at garner@wildblue.net or call Time: 7 to 8 p.m. (no second class John at 301-904-4987. Visit www. (5701 Marinelli Rd, North Bethesda) offered) Saturday, May 9 smtmd.org for directions and more Fee: $50 (7 weeks) Montgomery County Democratic information. Advanced Dog Obedience With Central Committee CGC Training. Bethesda North Marriott Hotel St. Michael’s School Grocery Start: April 15 and Ends: May 27 For information and tickets, go Auction Days: Wednesdays to calvertdemocrats.us3.list-manage. St. Michael’s School (16560 Three Time: 8 to 9 p.m. com or call (301) 946-1000. Notch Rd., Ridge) – 6 to 10 p.m. Fee: $50 (7 weeks) St. Michael’s School is hosting a FMI: 301-475-4200; ext 1801 Grocery Auction starting at 6 p.m. All Register for Summer Youth & Adult www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recre- are invited to a fun evening of bidding Classes The House of Dance (24620 Three ate/index.asp for everyday items found in a grocery Notch Rd., Hollywood) store. Products are brought in a reSummer is right around the corner, “Fire and Ice” frigerated truck and offered in both and with our variety of classes for North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., small & large lots. Buy as much, or as youth and adults, you can have fun Leonardtown) - to April 26, First Friday little, as you like for yourself, your exall summer! For more information, or on April 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. tended family or your next event. ReWinter is hopefully behind us but we freshments – beer, wine, soda, water to register, please call 301-373-6330, Email admin@thehouseofdance.org, still have vivid memories of the cold & sandwiches - will be on sale. Save and snow and ice. And, with these money, spend time with your family or visit www.thehouseofdance.org. beautiful and bright images of winter and friends, and get some great deals Early Opening for Historic Sotter- in mind the North End Gallery will con- at this fun fundraiser for St. Michael’s tinue their popular All Member show School. ley Plantation Historic Sotterley Plantation (44300 “Fire and Ice “. This show will hang until April 26. Put it on your calendar Sotterley Ln., Hollywood) Saturday, April 25 In anticipation of a fabulous 2015 to visit the Gallery during this time and season, Historic Sotterley Plantation also plan to join us for the First Friday Meet the Airplane Event is set to open earlier than ever before celebration on April 3 at the Gallery. Patuxent River Naval Air Museum – a month earlier, to be exact! Begin- The North End Gallery may be reached (22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington ning on Saturday, April 11, the site will at 301 475 3130 and the web address Park) – noon to 4 p.m. be open for Self-Guided Audio Tours is www.northendgallery.org. The Patuxent River Naval Air Muse and Guided Tours of our 1703 Plantaum is hosting their next meet the airtion House on weekends only. plane event on Saturday, April 25. For

this event we are meeting the family of Navy Chiefs and our panel is a team of Navy Chiefs who will talk about their various missions and celebrate their 122nd birthday. Our Panel discussion will start at 2 p.m. We have children’s activities and balloons for children of all ages. We will be raffling several Hank Caruso Print’s. Regular Admission Fees are waived for this event. St. Maries Musica Concert Brick Chapel of 1667, Historic St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln, St Marys City) – 2 p.m. On Friday, April 25, Historic St. Mary’s City will host local a cappella singers, St. Maries Musica for a free concert in the Brick Chapel of 1667. This season, St. Maries Musica presents “Hope for Resolution,” a compilation of musical works meant to inspire hope and peace, while reflecting on the recent bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812. The program begins at 2 p.m. and admission for the concert is free. Those wishing to enjoy the museum as well may pay regular admission fees. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@hsmcdigshistory.org. Pork Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton’s Point Rd., Avenue) – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, at American Legion Post 221. Sandwiches will cost $6 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Field Trip (10455 Ward Rd., Dunkirk) – 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. “Spring Bird List” Leader: Karen Anderson, Master Naturalist Join Karen to explore Calvert County’s newest park and assist the Natural Resources Division to compile a comprehensive bird list for this exciting new 209 acre property at 10455 Ward Road, Dunkirk, Md. ACA Kayak Instructor Course Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Ln, Hollywood) – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Greenwell Foundation is offering an ACA Kayak Instructor course on April 25 & 26 along the beautiful waterways of Greenwell State Park. This is a great certification for camps or schools offering kayaking (or canoeing) programs, Girl or Boy Scout leaders who want to lead trips, or for anyone who wants to expand their skills on the water. Course: American Canoe Association Level 1 Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW). For current instructors,

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

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Wednesday, April 29

Bible Study “Genesis to Jesus” St. John’s Catholic Church (43950 St Johns Rd, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. Starting April 13 to June 1. All are welcome, from beginners to more advanced students of Scripture. The series is based on the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology course. For more details go to the St. Paul site and look under “Studies, Journey through Scripture”. Contact Mike at 301-373-8545.

Tuesday, April 28 Metropolitan Baltimore Council AFL/CIO 34th Annual Dinner Patapsco Avenue, Unit 110, Baltimore. Contact Cliff Savoy at (301) 655-7800.

Intermediate PowerPoint 2010 Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Rd, Charlotte Hall) – 2 to 4 p.m. Learn introductory features for creating presentations, including animation and running a slide show. Basic computer skills required. Registration required. Free. 301-884-2211 Web address: www.stmalib.org

Field Trip Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) – 8 to 11 a.m. “Eagles, Earth Day and Sotterley” Leaders: David Moulton and Michael Patterson Wrap up your Earth Day week by exploring the bird life on this scenic and historic Patuxent River property. Nesting bald eagles, early migrants, meadowlarks, woodpeckers and waterfowl abound along Sotterley’s extensive new trail system. From Rt. 235, go north on Sotterley Road, turn right through gates to gravel parking lot. RSVP to David Moulton at moulton. davidh@gmail.com or 240-278-4473

Monday, April 27

Lecture St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Cole Cinema (18952 E Fishers Rd, St Mary’s City) – 8 p.m. Former Washington Post Journalist Carl Bernstein will present the 2015 Ben Bradlee Lecture on Tuesday, April 28, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Bernstein, with his colleague Bob Woodward, won a Pulitzer Prize for their investigative reporting on the 1972 Watergate burglary and related conspiracies. Their work helped lead to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974. The lecture is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County and the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The lecture is free and open to the public. It will take place in the Cole Cinema of the St. Mary’s College Campus Center on Tuesday, April 28, at 8 p.m. The community is cordially invited to attend.

17th Annual Plant Sale Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) – noon to 3 p.m. The Plant Sale, sponsored by the Sotterley Garden Guild, will run on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, April 26 from noon to 3 p.m. Because of their dedication to this National Historic Landmark, these nurturing volunteers have not only raised thousands of dollars in support of Historic Sotterley Plantation, but they are also responsible for the maintenance of the exquisite Colonial Revival Garden. Their passion for beauty is evident in the smallest of details, so take the opportunity to appreciate their horticultural artistry!

Free Plant Exchange Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) – 10 a.m. The Free Plant Exchange will run on Saturday only from 10:00 a.m. until the plants run out! You can exchange your plants for other annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, bulbs and seeds! Don’t have plants to exchange? No problem – stop by anyway to adopt a new plant!

Spring Fling XXX Classic Car Show Leonardtown Square (Leonardtown, Md.) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. See classic, antique cars and street rods displayed on the Leonardtown Square during the St. Mary’s Rod & Classic Car Club’s annual Spring Fling and Car Show Fundraiser for Hospice. This is the 30th year for the event, and the 15th year on the Leonardtown Square! Also included are family entertainment with 50’s and 60’s tunes, blessing of the cars, kid’s tractor pull and games, as well as the trophy presentation, a silent auction and a raffle for a Cruise to Bermuda! A $2 donation is requested to benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s. For registration information or schedule, call 301994-9666 or go online stmarysrodandclassic.com (Rain date: May 3)

17th Annual Plant Sale Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Plant Sale, sponsored by the Sotterley Garden Guild, will run on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday, April 26 from noon to 3 p.m. Because of their dedication to this National Historic Landmark, these nurturing volunteers have not only raised thousands of dollars in support of Historic Sotterley Plantation, but they are also responsible for the maintenance of the exquisite Colonial Revival Garden. Their passion for beauty is evident in the smallest of details, so take the opportunity to appreciate their horticultural artistry!

Sunday, April 26

an Instructor Update is available. Prerequisites and fees apply. Details: www.greenwellfoundation. org/aca-kayak-instructor-certification/ Email: info@greenwellfoundation.org

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Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. All of our services are traditional. Child care is provided. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

A member of the Southern Baptist Convention 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627 Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins

• Sunday School (all ages) • Sunday Morning Worship • Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study • Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)

9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Greetings from the Bible Temple Church family in Mechanicsville Maryland. Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in this life it is important to have strong and healthy relationships 1. A relationship with Christ 2. A personal relationship with family and friends Through these relationships, we develop the characteristics of love, understanding and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ. “ Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

We invite you to experience the change… the transformation with us. Just bring your heart and God will supply the rest. Come grow with us in a place, “Where the Word Reaches the Heart!” Everyone is Welcome! Leadership: Pastor Joseph and First Lady Marilyn Young Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM Address: 29050 New Market Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org Phone number: 301-374-9110

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St. Mary’s County House & Garden Pilgrimage

Thursday, April 23 Trivia and Karaoke

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Friday, April 24

Thursday, April 30 Jen Van Meter

Jacked Up Band

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

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

Ladies Night and Karaoke

Saturday, April 25 Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.

Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.

The Woven Lullabies Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

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

Funkzilla

St. Leonard’s Tavern (4975 St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard) – 9 p.m.

Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 7 p.m.

Pirates of the Chesapeake

Open Mic Night

Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 7 p.m.

No Fish Creek, Pinto Drive is a six year old home that sits on 27 acres of hidden land and woods behind Fenwick Manor. Peacocks and other fowl of antique lineage roam throughout the grounds. A newly constructed home evokes a feeling that is both rustic and spacious. MOTU, Clarks Mill Road In the fall of 2001, the existing rambler on this site was demolished and a federal style home was constructed. The core of the house was completed in 2002 . The landscape was designed to create a peaceful, private setting with a secluded pool and patio - a “motu” just two miles from a shopping center! A delicious gourmet box lunch by Quality Street Catering will be available by pre-paid reservation received by April 25 or you can pay on the day of the event. Lunch pickup is on the patio of Rosedale Manor at Greenwell State Park between the hours of 11:00 and 2:00. Make your check for $15 payable to St. Mary’s County Garden Club and mail it to Macy Hovland, 23320 Esperanza Drive, Lexington Park MD 20653. For inquiries contact hmhovland@ gmail.com or 301-862-2549. Visitors may also find additional dining options in the Hollywood area. Proceeds from the tour will be used to replace and landscape the entrance to the White House, circa 1803, the former Headmaster’s House at the former Charlotte Hall Military Academy. The White House now is a museum facility used to preserve its archive collection. All aspects of the project will conform to historic specifications. Advance tickets for each tour are $30 per person ($35 if purchasing day-of). Purchase tickets and get more information at mhgp.org. Questions: Barbara Raley 301-9042172 barbara.raley@mcnelisgroup. com Susan Tyner 301-904-1449 susantyner@metrocast.net.

Sunday, April 26

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The annual Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage returns on Sunday, May 3 from 10am to 5pm. A longstanding Maryland tradition, the Pilgrimage provides access to some of St. Mary’s County’s most noteworthy properties and enables residents to see their county with fresh eyes. The 2015 tour includes 8 sites in the mid section of the County. Rosedale Manor is located within Greenwell State Park in Hollywood, and overlooks the lower Patuxent River. The interior of the manor house dates to between 1850 and 1880, as evidenced by the American Chestnut wood floors. Pleasant Hill Farm, a former tobacco farm, it’s now notable for its abundant gardens and English boxwoods that are over a century old. Sotterley Plantation is a National Historic Landmark. The Plantation House had its beginnings in 1703. Sotterley today consists of almost 100 acres of breathtaking Patuxent River waterfront, Colonial Revival Gardens, and over 20 historic buildings – including a surviving original Slave Cabin from the early 1800s. St. Andrews Church, was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The graveyard contains remains of those who fought in the American Revolution as well as the Civil War. Sunnymeade at Pleasant Hill Farm was built in 2005 on part of the owner’s family farm. A pond, pastures, and cultivated fields surround this private property and lead to lush gardens creating a series of outdoor rooms to be enjoyed nearly year round. The Tour also includes three private homes: Red Hill Court situated on three acres along Cuckhold Creek, upper and lower perennial gardens of daylilies, peonies, iris, and jonquils grace the water view.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

Monday, April 27 Team Trivia

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28 DJ Spitfire Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.

Friday, May 1 Band Forte Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 2 Redwine Jazz Trio Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

DJ and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.

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

Sunday, May 3 John Shaw Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

Drinkable Arts Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 6 p.m.

Monday, May 4 Team Trivia

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29 Dylan Galvin Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley Blvd, Port Tobacco) – 6:30 p.m.

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

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservations Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 77 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 from your local library; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown. Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

smrwa.org

The Chesapeake Bay is threatened What’s threatening the Bay?

Nitrogen. Phosphorus. Sediment. These are the major factors responsible for the decline of water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

that falls on St. Mary’s County will make its way to the Bay or one of its tributaries. Along the way it will pick up and carry with it the things that we put on the ground.

Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients. They serve as essential food for living things, but too much can be lethal to the Bay. Too many nutrients spawn the growth of algae that can be toxic to marine life, pets, and humans. When those algae die, they remove life-giving oxygen from the water and create “dead zones” where fish, oysters, clams, and crabs can’t live because they can’t breathe. Sediment is soil that washes into the Bay when it rains. It clouds the water and prevents underwater grasses from growing. These grasses produce oxygen and provide a place for young fish and crabs to develop and thrive.

So who’s responsible?

Every one of us. Every drop of water

From http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3046/

What can I do?

From My Backyard to Our Bay offers tips for living in harmony with the Bay. It explains how you can contribute to the health of your local watershed,

This is the first in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the little 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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maintain an environmentally-friendly lawn, and manage stormwater runoff, wells, and septic systems – all in ways that will reduce the flow of nutrients and Bay-Wise landscapes sediment into the Bay. minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using Restoring the Chesapeake Bay smarter lawn management techniques and gardening The Chesapeake Bay is a national practices. The University treasure that desperately needs our of Maryland Extension help. Experts agree that there is only Master Gardener Bay-Wise one way to restore the Chesapeake Bay, and that’s “one river at a time.” But program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on the problems don’t start in the rivers; help with managing your they start on the land surrounding the landscape by providing rivers – their watersheds. You live in a information, a site visit, and watershed. We all do. The way we treat landscape certifications. the land in our watersheds affects the Our yardstick checklist is health of our streams, our rivers, and easy to understand and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners What is a Watershed? can help guide you A watershed is all the land area through it while offering that drains to a given body of water. suggestions to improve Topography (the elevation and the both the appearance contour of the land) determines where and sustainability of your landscape. and how fast stormwater runoff will flow and eventually drain to a surface Call Now & water body such as a stream, creek, Schedule a Visit! or river. Every resident of St. Mary’s 301-475-4120 County lives in a watershed that drains extension.umd.edu/baywise to the Chesapeake Bay or one of its Start a Movement in Your tributaries. Neighborhood…Be the First to be Certified Bay-Wise!

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