2015-04-30 St. Mary's County Times

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

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“The rhetoric and finger pointing is not good for the community and sound public policy.”

- Commissioner Todd Morgan on the negative tone surrounding the debate of the placement of the new Leonardtown library.

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California Woman Killed in Car Accident

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A California woman was pronounced dead on scene after her vehicle crashed into a tree last Wednesday evening.

According to a press release provided by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, on April 22, around 5:19 p.m., deputies responded to Boothe Farm Lane located off of Flat Iron Road for the fatal accident.

According to officials, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was Ashley Lauren Taylor, 25.

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Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Their preliminary investigation revealed that Taylor was driving westbound on Boothe Farm Lane when she lost control of the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus and left the roadway, striking a tree. Officials say speed is a contributing factor in the fatal accident.

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Secretary Craig Visits Library Sites

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Maryland Planning Secretary David Craig, who has publicly stated his support for placing the new Leonardtown library in the downtown area, came to St. Mary’s Tuesday and visited both sites and later said both choices would be good ones.

“They’re both good sites,” Craig said while talking with the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County at the Hayden property on Hollywood Road.

But later he maintained his support for the down town site, but it was a close call.

“I’m 51 percent to 49 percent in favor of the downtown site,” Craig said. “And that’s because of the economic development possibilities.”

But when asked by commissioners whether he could point to actual facts supporting that supposition, he could not name one.

“I don’t know of any studies that show that,” he said during a lunch with elected leaders in the Avenmar community.

But Craig has said there seems to be a strong correlation between libraries being located in downtown areas and a vibrant town economy.

Though Craig’s visit was attended by

the entire commissioner board, he was quick to point out that his comments were advice only and that he came to visit the sites as part of his tour of the state to view key local projects.

“Usually there are people who come to us,” Craig said of officials who come to the state’ planning department. “But sometimes it’s better to go there instead.”

Commissioner President James “Randy’ Guy said Craig’s visit stemmed from a courtesy invitation from the commissioners after several of them visited Havre de Grace and saw the library project there in the downtown area.

The comparison was not exact, Guy said.

“The design was very nice but they were replacing a library, not building a new one,” Guy said.

As the commissioners begin to come to a final decision on placing the library next month, Guy said all the debate has helped to make the decision a tough one for him.

“I see the value in both places,” Guy said. “I’m borderline… public opinion will mean a lot.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Officials Say Speed is a Factor in Fatal Accident

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Marbury man was killed in a car collision on Pegg Road and Westbury Boulevard Saturday evening.

According to a release provided by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, on April 25, around 1:10 a.m., deputies from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the single-vehicle crash and found a 1993 Chevrolet Caprice overturned off the roadway.

Officials identified the driver as Stephen Adams, 29. According to the release, crews attempted to extract the victim, who was trapped inside the vehicle. The release stated when Adams was reached and assessed it was determined he had succumbed to his injuries.

Michael Dobbins, 27, of Lexington Park, was the front-seat passenger and was able to get out of the vehicle, according to officials.

The preliminary investigation revealed the Chevrolet was traveling southbound on Pegg Road when it left the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned.

The vehicle came to a halt in a wooded area on the northbound side of Pegg Road.

Officials deem speed as a contributing factor in the fatal collision.

Members from the Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

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Commissioners Call For Calm On Library Issue

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County asked residents to tone down what they said was increasingly ugly rhetoric surrounding the debate over the placement of the new library in Leonardtown as the board is becoming inundated with comments from residents who want the new facility at either the Hayden property off of Hollywood Road or in the downtown.

“There’s an unsettling tone in the community over the location of the library,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan at the beginning of the budget work session. “Putting friend against friend and neighbor against neighbor is not a way to make sound public policy.

“The rhetoric and finger pointing is not good for the community and sound public policy.”

Commissioners say they have been receiving e-mails and other letters regarding the placing of the of the library as the date for choosing the site come closer; Commissioner President Randy Guy said he had set in the decision for May 12 when commissioners vote on the final fiscal 2016 budget.

Commissioner John O’Connor said he hoped there would be “a cooling off period” among residents and he has said in the past that he was disappointed at the rancor and “subversive tactics” that surrounded the debate.

Recently O’Connor criticized The County Times for publishing a special insert that supported putting the library downtown by likening the publication to “propoganda” and “yellow journalism” on a Facebook town hall meeting.

Commissioner Mike Hewitt said the commissioners wanted to hear more from the public to ensure that elected leaders got the full measure of opinion on the matter.

“A silent majority is not going to carry the day,” Hewitt said Monday. “We need to hear from more people… this needs to be done right.

“I’m good with getting all these e-mails.”

Proponents of the library going in the Hayden site say that it would have room to be co-located with the new Garvey Senior Center and be in close proximity to the Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School under construction.

Others, though say that putting the library on about five acres in Leonardtown along Lawrence Avenue would help

Public Works Director George Erichsen, right, talks about the advantages of the Hayden property for the Leonardtown library facility when Planning Secretary David Craig visited Teusday.

boost economic development there and provide access for lower income residents living in that neighborhood.

Commissioner Tom Jarboe said that the coming of a new library, whereever it went, was a blessing.

“Everyone’s going to be a winner regardless of the library site,” Jarboe said.

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Most of the members of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have come out in support of moving the county to code home rule, which would be the next step up in strengthening the powers of local elected leaders.

At least four of the commissioners have come out in firm support of the measure, which would be up for voters to approve in the 2016 election ballot.

Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said he has directed county staff to report back on the advantages and disadvantages of going to code home rule.

“We need more information on it,” Guy told The County Times. “I can’t say I’m totally for it.”

The push for going to code home rule comes, he said, from a sense of dissatisfaction with the legislative session in Annapolis this year when legislation that would only have affected St. Mary’s County did not even get a committee vote.

The bill that would have eliminated the personal property tax for many businesses in the county was the particular bill that received no local courtesy.

“We’re a little discourage by the way the

legislature is handling things up there,” Guy said.

At the commissioner meeting Tuesday Commissioner Tom Jarboe echoed those same concerns.

Commissioner John O’Connor said that the local delegation had to combat the interests of much larger jurisdictions.

“The problem is they have to go up against these other counties like Prince George’s,” O’Connor said.

Commissioner Mike Hewitt also threw his support behind the measure.

“I support the county looking in that direction,” Hewitt said. “I support putting it on the ballot for 2016.”

Code home rule would allow locally elected leaders greater lattitude in creating certain regulations without seeking approval in the legislature; though commissioners already have the power to zero out the personal property tax rate here.

Tax increases would still have to be approved by the legislature, though.

Commissioner Todd Morgan said as St. Mary’s County grows, it needed to be able to do more for residents more quickly.

“It’s time to move to the next level,” Morgan said.

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Cancer Survivors in St. Mary’s County Invited to Unite and Celebrate Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of St. Mary’s County invites all cancer survivors to join our survivor celebration at this year’s event on June 6th, 2015.

Cancer survivors are invited to celebrate their triumph over cancer by attending our ‘Survivor’s Reception’. The Relay For Life of St Mary’s County, MD Survivor’s Reception will be held at 3:30pm on June 6th, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. There will be food, drinks, desserts, door prizes, entertainment, and guest speakers. Registration is required and free for survivors plus one guest. After the Survivor’s Reception, participants will lead the inspirational “Survivors’ Lap” to open our annual Relay For Life event.

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Library Debate Going on Too Long The debate over the new location for the Leonardtown Library has extended too long, and quite frankly has become repetitive. Decision time is drawing near, and residents of Leonardtown are left wondering—which side of the debate will succeed?

The property at Hayden Farm was purchased by the county for $5.25 million several years ago. This area is intended for Duke Elementary, currently under development, a future middle school, as well as sports fields and parking lots to support these two educational centers.

If the new library is built here, there will be no room for a future middle school. What’s more, the plan to build the new library alongside a new senior center will fail to reach fruition because there will only be enough room for one of these two structures, but not both.

Given the rapidly increasing population in our area, it makes more sense to use this land for

what has already been planned—namely, the construction of these schools. Overcrowding is an enormous concern facing many school systems across the nation, including our own.

In order to prevent future hiccups, we need to get ahead of this issue as a community and support the building of these two schools.

If the library is built in place of the middle school, there is no secondary plan or location for building the middle school in the future, a serious setback indeed. What’s more, we have to ask whether it is fiscally responsible for our county to spend more money on another location for the middle school when we have already shelled out millions for the current one.

Leonardtown has received the honor of being called an Arts & Entertainment district, and many of the businesses currently residing in town fit easily under this broad title. A new library, constructed in downtown, will not only fit in appropriately but it has the potential to further grow the Arts & Entertainment from more than just a business perspective.

A library is a place of learning, somewhere that minds can seek knowledge and open the creative doors of the imagination by reading.

The potential for inspiration is limitless, what with the expanse of the internet available at the fingertips of eager, young minds and the

Notice of Public Hearing

The Commissioners of Leonardtown will conduct a Public Hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs, and to be considered for submission of an application to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss proposed projects and to provide input on other needs to be considered. The Public Hearing will be held at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD at 4:15 pm on Monday, May 11, 2015.

Citizens will be furnished with information including but not limited to: • the amount of CDBG funds available for State Fiscal Year 2016; • the range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds; and • the proposed projects under consideration by the Commissioners of Leonardtown.

The Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally sponsored program designed to assist unit governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. It is

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The Maryland CDBG Program reflects the State’s economic and community development priorities and provides public funds for activities which meet one of the following national objectives, in accordance with the federal Housing Community Development Act of 1974, as amended: 1. Benefit low and moderate income persons and households; 2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 3. Meet other community development needs of an urgent nature, or that are an immediate threat to community health and welfare.

Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 5 days’ advance notice to 301-475-9791.

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availability of an ever increasing catalogue of books and film. Plans for a library built in downtown also include a new senior center, a place for our senior citizens to enjoy various activities to broaden their interests.

Also proposed is an amphitheater which, overlooking the water, would provide an exquisite opportunity for our county to rival Calvert County and Solomons for a concert series.

I know more than a handful of individuals who have attended concerts at the Marine Museum, and the venue attracts top-tier talent. There is no reason why St. Mary’s should not be the proud home of events like these, and what better place than in the Arts and Entertainment district of downtown Leonardtown?

Understandably, there are concerns about parking, traffic, location access, and many other things. All the concerns, especially these three, are valid on both sides of the argument, and they also apply across the debate line. What could be an issue in one location could also be a problem in the other. Commissioner John O’Connor recently said if citizens “want a library downtown too bad, I wholeheartedly recommend they build one on their own.” While this comment may initially be viewed as flippant and dismissive, in actuality O’Connor’s comment may be strangely prophetic. We are building the library on our own, through passionate conversation over the future of our beloved Leonardtown.

Energetic words have been spoken on both sides, but what it eventually comes down to is this: In engaging such profound talks that are worthy of a dramatic overture we are only proving a point: The Arts & Entertainment district has already inspired and lives within us, just one more reason to locate the library in downtown Leonardtown.

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center. Other pieces include a mixture of new professional office space, retail space, and residential development.

You could build a Walmart Super Center or use the same space for 50 thriving retail outlets owned by locals with a real stake in the community.

It’s your turn. Now make it work.

Towns like Cumberland and Easton with visionary plans have transformed their communities with far fewer assets.

This is a big deal for Leonardtown.

The health and vitality of the town center are at stake. Hundreds will visit the library daily and many will park their cars and walk the trails through the waterfront park, enjoying the thriving arts and entertainment district, sampling exotic foods and the myriad of popular, trendy, establishments.

Placing the library on the Hayden tract would mean more of the same: Park the SUV, go to the library, get back in the SUV and drive away. Building it on the outskirts of town undercuts the future vitality of the old town center. It would be a sad chapter in the 300 year history of the little town established on “the lande at the head of Britton’s Bay”.

rence Avenue in Leonardtown.

Build it. They’ll come.

Can you imagine how beautiful Lexington Park and California might be today if we had actually planned for the growth we’ve experienced over the last 30 years? Planning for the future means more than drawing in 6 lanes of traffic flanked by several hundred feet of asphalt parking lot to create an automobile-oriented big box national-chain paradise. If you can’t imagine how much better it could have all turned out, my pitch for putting the library on Fenwick Street probably won’t resonate with you. Historically, St. Mary’s has been poorly served by its planners.

Leonardtown is the exception. The town boasts an exciting and visionary Comprehensive Plan, a testament to the town’s governance.

Try to imagine it - like you’d move pieces on a game board. The object is to win economic viability and a secure future in a vibrant, pedestrian-centered neo-traditional design for the town center. Your game board includes the old town center and has 200 acres in a park-like setting overlooking the waters of Breton Bay. Several important pieces, like the courthouse, the post office, residential development, and a mix of truly independent, locally owned retail establishments are already in place, while others have unfortunately been moved to the periphery during earlier session of the game. Your movable pieces include anchors like a library, a waterfront amphitheater, and a convention

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Alleged Pharmacy Robbery Conspirator Faces Federal Charges

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer One of four men accussed locally of conspiring to rob two North County businesses, a jewelry store and a pharmacy, was indicted in federal court early this month for allegedly helping to carry out and plan the heists.

Abdelrahim Ayyad, also known as “Sahid” faces numerous federal counts stemming from the June 2014 robberies of the T.C. Martin Jewelers in Charlotte Hall and the New Market Pharmacy in Mechanicsville.

The charges include conspiring to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery, using a firearm in relation to a crime of violence and aiding and abetting the crimes, according to a federal indictment filed against Ayyad on April 6.

Federal authorities with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Greenbelt allege that Ayyad, along with conspirator Michael Burgess, aided Furman Troy and Darrell Lee with the robberies.

They state that Ayyad drove the three conspirators to the T.C. Martin Jewelers store on June 18 of last year in a Cadillac Escalade and handed Troy a handgun that he and Lee used to rob the store.

The two men allegedly threatened the two atten-

dents with the gun and bound them both with duct tape.

The two entry men took about $2,250, numerous pieces of jewelry estimated at just under $9,000, a computer and other items, authorities said.

The two then fled to the getaway vehicle and drove off with Ayyad and Burgess, federal authorities state, and sold the stolen items and divided the proceeds among themselves.

Just four days later Ayyad and Burgess again drove to the New Market Pharmacy with Troy and Lee followed in a Jaguar, federal authorities stated, and used similar methods to hold up that store.

Troy and Lee committed the robbery, federal authorities allege, while Ayyad and Burgess waited close by in a Toyota minivan.

The two entry men then stole $500, as well as bottles of narcotics such as oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone and Endocet, all valued at just under $9,000.

After the robbery both pairs of men fled the scene in their respective vehicles, federal authorities stated. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER Assault – On April 27th Deputy Lawrence responded to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, for a reported assault. Callers to the Emergency Communications Center reported hearing cries for help. Deputy Lawrence located the victim who alleged suspect Anthony Michael Ajitsingh, age 26, of Lexington Ajitsingh Park, strangled the victim with his hands during an argument over car keys. Ajitsingh was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.

Child Abuse – On April 25, 2015, Corporal Kirkner responded to a residence in the 44000 block of Clarkes Landing Road in Hollywood. The occupants of the home called 9 1 1 after two children, (ages 8 and 12), who live nearby, ran to their home after allegedly being assaulted by their mother. The older child alleged suspect Loren Bliss Cyr, age 32, of Hollywood, threw the Cyr victim off of a bed and strangled the victim with her hands. The victim was able to escape only to be chased down by Cyr. Cyr then grabbed the victim’s arm and hair. The victim got away again only to be chased down by Cyr who continued to strangle the victim with her hands. The victim was able to escape with the younger sibling to a nearby home for help. The victim suffered non life-threatening injuries. Cyr was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Child Abuse by Custodian and 2nd Degree Assault.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Officials with the region’s electrical power coopertive say that more businesses and homeowners are taking action to reduce their power bills by converting to solar power but with the possibility of rewards comes risks.

At Dyson’s Building Center in Great Mills the owners decided after much deliberation to switch entirely to solar power brought into their business with 273 panels positioned on the building’s roof.

They completely switched over to solar power April 15, said Neal Dyson one of the store’s family operators.

So far, with the sunny weather cooperating, the project has been successful. But whether it stays that way remains to be seen.

“We’re overproducing by a lot,” Dyson told The County Times. “We are literally powering the grid. We are powering the community.”

Dyson explained that their business needs about 38,000 kilowatts of power to run; but they are currently producing 81,000 kilowatts at the solar panel’s peak efficiency.

With that kind of production the power they don’t use goes back out onto the grid for others to use.

The excess power can’t be sold back out onto the power grid however, by Dyson’s.

“We don’t get a credit, we don’t get a dime,” Dyson said. “We will never get a check from SMECO (Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative).

The owners decided to make the big switch for ecological reasons, to be more environmentally friendly, Dyson said but there were also economic reasons.

“It was about doing more with what you have,” Dyson said. “It was about the legacy of the business.

“And our electricity bill was vastly more than what it was just five years ago.”

The preparation and work with SMECO was months in the making, he said, and the costs were significant.

The first phase involved shoring up the roof of an aging building which cost about $80,000, then the next phase involved putting up the panels on the roof.

This cost about $300,000, Dyson said, adding that the entire project meant the business had to get financing.

“We put a significant amount down,” he said. “It was literally a year-long project.

“The timing was good… we hope there’s no electric bill at the end of the month.”

But the business has no way to store electricity in batteries it produces; when winter months come and the sun is lessened in the sky, or at night, the effectiveness of the solar panels will be challenged.

“The timing was good,” Dyson said of the recent change. “I think it’s a risk but it should pay itself off in about seven years.”

Pat Hardan, a Wildewood homeowner, said he made the switch to solar panels provided by the vendor Solar City, based in California, for the same reasons as Dyson’s and he has seen his electrictity bill cut in half.

Even if his panels don’t produce and excess of electricity, which they have in the past week since they’ve been installed, SMECO will still provide electricty.

“SMECO is always the backup,” Hardan said, adding that his lease agreement with Solar City has him locked in for a 3 percent increase in his bills for the next 20 years, which he believes puts him in good stead to stay ahead of rising energy costs.

“I’ll still be paying less for utilities,” Hardan said.

Tom Dennison, spokesman for SMECO, said the

shift to solar, and even some wind, power has increased in the region significantly.

“We currently have more than 1,100 customers who are net metered,” Dennison said. “We’re getting more than 20 interconnection requests a week.

“SMECO is continuing to evolve with the industry.”

Dennison said as technology improves on solar panels, and their price goes down, it has become a much more attractive source of energy.

SMECO has built a solar farm in Hughesville and is already constructing another in Waldorf that is set to produce twice as much as the other site.

“We’re buying all of that output,” Dennison said.

But the need for more traditional sources of electricity is still there, he said, and customers who have switched to solar are still hooked in to SMECO’s lines.

“We have a balanced portfolio… to provide reliable service,” Dennison said.

Rates for electrical power in general are set to go down significantly, he said, when on May 1 SMECO’s new rates go into effect.

Rates for summer consumption will go down by 12.5 percent, Dennison said, while the winter rates will go down by a flat 12 percent.

This means the average residential customer using 1,300 kilowatt hours will see about $17 worth of savings each month over their previous year’s bill, Dennison said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Obituaries

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.

James Ernest (Ernie) Woodall, Sr., 67 James Ernest (Ernie) Woodall, Sr., 67 of Avenue, Md. passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 21 in his home.

Born on Sept. 28, 1947 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late Mary Frances Woodall and George Kelly Woodall. Ernie was the loving husband of Linda Ann (Norris) Woodall whom he married on Dec. 14, 1968 in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, Md. Ernie is survived by his children; Chrystal Woodall (Charles Thompson) of Leonardtown, Md., Jamie Woodall (Tina) of Avenue, Md., 3 grandchildren: Kayleigh-Anne Finley, James Mason and Logan James Woodall. Siblings; Christine Kotowski, Ann Faunce both of Abell, Md., Ellen Woodall of Lexington Park, Md., and Mike Woodall (Edith) of Hughesville, Md. He was preceded in death by his brothers: John Irving Mattingly and Clarence Benjamin Mattingly. Ernie was a waterman

Harry William Turner, 70 Harry William Turner, 70, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, April 6 at his residence.

He was born on Nov. 15, 1944 in Washington, D.C. and was raised in St. Mary’s County.

Harry was employed by Burch Oil Company as an Oil Burner Mechanic with over 20 years of dedicated service.

He also owned and operated HWT Heating and Cooling Company with over 20 years of service to Southern Maryland families. He was an active and dedicated member of St. John’s Anglican Church and a Junior Warden of the Church.

Harry is survived by his children, Marcia Harris (Sherwood) of Colonial Beach, Va. and Maria Barnes (George) of California, Md.; his brother, Dale Beavers (Jenny) and sister-in-law Ruth Houser; his grandchildren, Joshua Barnes, Dominick Davis, Emily Barnes and Joshua Wayne Barnes, Jr.; his nephew, Jeff Davis; and his niece Mary Jo Scarlette. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Lee David (Loretta) and Frank Houser, and his father, Phil Clark.

A memorial service was held Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, 26415 North Sandgates Road, Mechaniscville, Md. 20659.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Anglican Church, P.O. Box 340, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneralhome. com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Maurice Chapman “Tommy” Thompson IV, 61 Maurice Chapman “Tommy” Thompson IV, 61, of Drayden, MD passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2015 at his residence.

He was born on May 27, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Maurice Chapman Thompson III and Mary Catherine (Gough) Thompson.

Tommy was raised in St. Mary’s County and was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being in the company of his family and friends, and spending time with his granddaughter.

Tommy is survived by his children, Nathaniel Thompson (Kristina) of Hollywood, MD and Joshua Thompson, of Lusby MD; his brother, Howard Thompson (Kerrie); his sisters, Massey Rausch (Dale), Nancy Martinez, Marion Phelps and Jeanette Cameron; his granddaughter, Madalynn Rose; and his loving and caring partner, Carla Tippett.

Family will receive friends for Tommy’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00

p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

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Marian Javan Shaifer, 78 of Fredericksburg, Va., passed away on April 17. Marian was born on Nov. 17, 1936 to Ernest Harris and Annie Barber.

Marian was preceded in death by her son, Terry D. Shaifer and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Shaifer, of Washington, D.C. She is survived by her children, Waverly L. Crafton, of Fredericksburg, Va., Carlene Shaifer-Jones, of Fredericksburg, Va., Marilyn P. Shaifer, of Clinton, Md., Valera L. Pinkard (Darryl), of Orlando, Fla., Keith M. Shaifer (Grace), of Spotsylvania, Va., Don A. Shaifer (Linda), of Washington, D.C., Ernest N. Shaifer, of Daytona Beach, Fla. , fifteen grandchildren, Rhonda, Keasha, Waverly Crafton, Jr. Taryn and Akeen Jones, Asia Shaifer, Sequitta Hooker, LaTonya and Joseph Pinkard, Kahlil Shaifer, Deodis Clyburn, Shenica, Candace and Tawny Shaifer and Ernell Shaifer, twenty-six great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and siblings, Dora Benjamin, Bernezia Green, three half-sisters and two half-brothers.

Family united with friends on Saturday, April 25 for visitation at noon until time of service at 1 p.m. at Callaway Baptist Church, 20960 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, Md. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 22020 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, Md. 20634.

for 52 years.

He enjoyed lottery, keno, gardening, playing with grandchildren, hanging with his dog (Ace), fishing and horse racing. Ernie’s favorite places to hang out were Murphy’s Store, Chaptico Market, Thompson Seafood and Quade’s Store.

The family received friends on Sunday, April 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. with prayers recited at 3 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, April 27 at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, Md. with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be: Ritchie Faunce, Kelly Faunce, Michael Woodall, and Travis Faunce.

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A More Accurate Local Weather Report

By Haley Wood Contributing Writer John Bordash seems like your regular teenager. He graduated from Patuxent High School just last year, and he is a communications major at the College of Southern Maryland. Despite this general lifestyle, Bordash serves as something that no one else is- Southern Maryland’s personal weatherman.

Bordash became interested in weather in the fourth or fifth grade, he said.

“I was watching all the news when Hurricane Katrina hit and I was mesmerized.

I was like, ‘Wow! That’s so cool!’ From there, it has become sort of like a hobby.”

Since his interest in weather blossomed, Bordash has discovered a love for meteorology. As an aspiring meteorologist, he created the JB Weather Facebook page, an

online Southern Maryland weather database, as a portfolio.

“JB Weather was created just so I could say, ‘this is my weather forecasts!’” It started with a few dozen followers through friends and families, but since then Bordash has watched it grow. “Last winter we had about 2,000 Facebook followers and since then it has just blown up.” The JB Weather Facebook page currently has 10,703 likes, and his Twitter page has 1,159 followers.

But what makes Bordash’ forecasts different from our big-production news and weather sources?

“What gives me the upper-hand… is that I know the area very well. Big meteorologists have a large area to cover, but I have a pinpoint on a few counties. You could have five meteorologists in one room and they could come up with four or five different

forecasts, but I am one person with a small area, so there is more accuracy within that.”

Bordash said that he retrieves weather information from multiple weather systems that test and evaluate the atmosphere. From there a forecast is determined. Bordash releases regular updates on his social media accounts, which he said, “JB Weather would be nothing without.”

In order to give his audience the information they need, Bordash has connections with bus drivers that give him heads-up on school closings half an hour before the general public knows.

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and middle schools” to explain weather systems and patterns to the students.

Bordash’ Twitter account also serves as an emergency new source. For example, he sends out regular updates on power lines that are down, states of emergency or anything of that manner.

Bordash is eventually transferring from CSM to a college in Vermont to pursue a career as a big-time broadcast meteorologist.

Until you see him on your televisions, Bordash’ forecast can be found at www. facebook.com/bordashwx or on his Twitter account at @jb_weather. contributing@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s County Special Olympic Games

By Haley Wood Contributing Writer Leonardtown High School hosted the 45th Annual St. Mary’s County Spring Special Olympics Games on April 24.

That morning, head organizer and Leonardtown High School Physical Education Teacher Alan Raley told the school’s volunteers an important message: “Today you are changing lives, and I am willing to bet that your life is going to be changed as a result of that.”

Later Raley expressed his thanks for the “opportunity for all the participants.”

He explained how, “in so many ways we take advantage of what we have and what’s available to us and it’s nice for us to be able to see the other side and see everybody else’s abilities and share in those abilities and successes.”

The Special Olympics at Leonardtown High School receives an overwhelming amount of support from the local area.

The hundreds of volunteers include students, police officers and plenty more eager community members.

The Leonardtown Middle School band, directed by Megan Czechanski, performed the Nation Anthem and Wawa donated athlete and volunteer lunches in partnership with the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Culinary Arts program.

School board members such as Mary Washington and the Superintendent attended along with representatives of all ranges of sponsorships.

After the parade of athletes, in which all of the participants march down the track while being cheered on, the torch was lit by one of the home school athletes.

The Olympics hosted races, jumping events, throwing events and bocce.

Every athlete was reminded of the Special Olympics motto: “Let me win.

If I cannot win let me be brave in the

attempt.”

“It’s just a really cool time to hang out with people you normally wouldn’t meet and to see how much we’ve been given, and how much we can help out other people,” said volunteer Nate Mason, a senior at Leonardtown High School.

The Maryland State Summer Olympic Games will be held at Towson University June 5 through 7. contributing@countytimes.net

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Southern Maryland Meats Program Seeks Retail Partners

Retail venues including grocery stores, butcher shops, farm stores, on-farm markets and other specialty stores are encouraged to apply for a Southern Maryland Meats (SMM) freezer display case dedicated for the sale of locally farm-raised frozen Southern Maryland Meats. Retail host sites must market and sell a variety of local farm products and be able to stock and sell locally produced SMM meats. Venues may be considered in the five county area of Southern Maryland (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s Counties) and the metropolitan DC area.

Southern Maryland Meats was created in response to the growing demand by consumers for locally raised and produced farm meats. The program was launched in 2011 by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) together with meat producers from the five county area. SMADC grant funds have made it possible for managing entities representing the five Southern Maryland counties, to purchase and locate SMM display cases at approved retail sites for direct-toconsumer sales of SMM (USDA-approved) products. Visit the Southern Maryland

Meats website for more information: www. southernmarylandmeats.com Applications must be received by Friday, May 8, 2015 to be considered. To download the SMM Display Case Application Form and Evaluation Criteria visit the ‘News and Announcements’ page at the SMADC website www.smadc.com or call SMADC staff at (301) 274-1922, Ex.1 View application packet here: SMM Display Case Application and Criteria The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is committed to: a) a market-driven and sustainable farming future as Maryland transitions away from tobacco. b) a Maryland where farmland preservation, and environmental stewardship positively impact the quality of our air and water and c) cultivating awareness among consumers and leaders of the vital role our farms play in a balanced community, safe, nutritious food and a cleaner and healthier environment.

To learn more about additional programs and resources, contact SMADC, P. O. Box 745, Hughesville, MD 20637; phone: 301274-1922, Ex. 1, fax: 301-274-1924; email cbergmark@smadc.com; or visit www. smadc.com

LIBRARY ITEMS Staff Development Day Closings The St. Mary’s County Library branches will be closing for staff development.

Charlotte Hall branch will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 1. Lexington Park branch 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 p.m. 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. Best costume wins a prize!

In Our Community

“The Road to Morocco”

Gala in the Garden at Sotterley Bursting with exotic treasures, our Colonial Revival Gardens will be transformed into a Moroccan souk during our 6th annual Gala in the Garden - “The Road to Morocco” on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Guests will be swept away to this far away land of tantalizing colors, luscious spices, nectarous cocktails, and dazzling dancers!

The Sotterley Souk will be filled with extraordinary auction items for bid in both the Silent and Live Auctions. Previews of auction items will be available online at www.sotterley. org. Unable to join us on “The Road

to Morocco” but would like to bid on items prior to Gala in the Garden? No worries, we will gladly accept bids via telephone at 301-373-2280.

The Gala in the Garden is an important fundraising event which benefits Sotterley’s educational programming and enables us to continue our mission of preserving, researching, and interpreting the plantation’s diverse cultures and environments and to serve the world as an educational, cultural, and community resource.

Please purchase tickets online: www. sotterley.org by June 6th, 2015 $125 per person

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Resume Basics Class Leonardtown branch will hold a Resume Basics class on Monday, May 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lexington Park branch will also hold a Resume Basics class on Tuesday, May 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of writing a resume, the different types of resumes, and how to use Word 2010 to write a resume. Registration is required and participants need to know how to use a mouse.

Combined Computer Basics 1 and 2: Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 Lexington Park branch will hold a combined Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 course on Thursday, May 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the components, terminology, and general use of a computer, how to use a mouse and keyboard. The course will also cover the basics of Microsoft’s operating system including learning how to create, store, and manage files & folders, and run multiple programs. Registration is required.

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In Our Community

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Then & Now

Often advertised as Historic Downtown Leonardtown, the Square and surrounding areas are home to a rich history – both documented and word-ofmouth – as well as a modern shopping and business district. As Leonardtown continues to move forward, it is essential to remember – and learn from – the past. To celebrate this concept, the First Friday Committee introduces Leonardtown Then & Now. Much like the ArtWalk in September, historic pictures, displays and local speakers will be stationed in businesses around Town this Friday, May 1 from 5 – 8 p.m. Starting with David & Joseph Norris singing and telling stories on the Square, visitors are encouraged to follow the map around Town (see inset) to visit the displays of the past and explore the businesses currently located in these historic sites.

As home to the St. Mary’s County Historical Society, Tudor Hall will be open and selling books and archive issues of The Chronicles of St. Mary’s, a periodical dedicated to the history, people and stories of St. Mary’s County. Members will be on hand to answer questions, and they will also be showing a 15-minutes movie about the history of Tudor Hall.

Just follow the signs through the Square to Courthouse Drive and around the corner to 41680 Tudor Place. On your way, stop by the historic photo display in the Square and the antique fire truck by the Courthouse, both brought to you by the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, who have been protecting the County Seat since 1928.

With photos from the late 1800’s through the late 1980’s, businesses will

be displaying what the Town, the Wharf and former Mayors looked like; hosting people who grew up here or whose family had business here in Town; and talking about history of their building and their business. Continue your exploration of our local history by visiting the following participating locations:

Sharon’s Dragonfly Designs 41620 Courthouse Drive

Quality St. Kitchens & Catering 41675 Fenwick St.

The Good Earth Natural Foods Co. 41675 Park Ave.

St. Mary’s County Wine & Design 41610 Fenwick St.

Opal Art Gallery 41625 Park Avenue

Crazy for Ewe 22715 Washington St.

Kevin’s Corner Kafe 41565 Lawrence Ave

Heritage Printing & Graphics 22725 Washington St.

Ye Olde Towne Café 22685 Washington St.

Big Larry’s Eatery 22745 Washington St.

The Rex 22695 Washington St.

Caught My Eye 22760 Washington St

Fuzzy Farmers Market 22696 Washington St.

Port of Leonardtown Winery 23190 Newtowne Neck Rd.

Café des Artistes 41655 Fenwick St. Fenwick St. Used Books & Music 41655 Fenwick St. Black Market Interiors 41665 Fenwick St. #15 BTB Coffee Bar & Speakeasy 41658 Fenwick St.

Want even more history? Before you come to Town Friday night, visit the Town website’s “Visit Us!” page to download the historic walking tour brochure the walking tour podcast (www.leonardtown.somd.com ).

Press Release from Commissioners of Leonardtown

Pet of the Week

Bonnie - Manx Kitten!

My name is Bonnie. I was born in January of 2015. I am extremely friendly. I have grown up with kids and dogs and I just love people and I will climb all over you for love. I cost $150 and I am fully vetted. I have been spayed, combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, dewormed, vaccinated against rabies and distemper and I have a micro chip.

I can't wait to find my new home. If you are interested please fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org http://www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org I will be going to the Petco in California on Saturdays from 10:30 to 2:30 until I find my home if you would like to meet me.

If you are feeding cats that are not spayed or neutered, please contact Feral Cat Rescue for spay/neuter grants and to borrow traps.

You can email for info at diane@feralcatrescuemd.org Can't wait to meet you!

Bonnie

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All sorts of special events are just around the corner, and be it prom or graduation, accessories are a must. What better place to find them than All About Beads in California? The four-and-a-half year old shop, owned and operated by Peggy Schneider, supplies jewelry from rings to necklaces in a variety of colors and styles. You can even make your own through a service Schneider calls “Make and Take,” in which customers are given creative freedom in crafting an accessory of their liking.

In addition to a diverse selection of jewelry, All About Beads also sells board games for all ages.

“They’re really healthy for families…We know about the games and we can tell our customers about them. We help them find games they’ll like. We want them to find something they’re going to be excited and happy to play,” Schneider said.

A community focused business, All About Beads is managed with the well being of its customers in mind, and prides itself on being a place where local citizens feel welcome.

“No one comes here because their washer broke or their basement flooded, people come here because they want to be here…Some people come in just to use our table space and our tools while they’re working on their own projects, and we encourage that. Buying your own tools and such can be expensive…Sometimes we help people make money on the side, people who are selling their own jewelry. We help get their business started, teach them about materials and pricing. It’s exciting to have been a little bit of a helping hand in getting a business started,” Schneider said. “We have a lot of regulars and we’ve gotten to know some of them by name, which is really nice. It makes this feel like it’s not work.”

To encourage social gatherings, All About Beads hosts classes and events. Classes include lessons in paper bead making, ring making, working with materials like leather and chain mail and more. Events are hosted at least once per month or as per customer request.

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To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call Jennifer at 301-373-4125.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

NMRA Fords Invade MDIR!

The NMRA will once again be rolling into Maryland International Raceway on May 1-3, 2014 for the 15th annual SCT Performance NMRA Ford Nationals featuring all Ford Drag Racing, Car Show, and a Swap Meet.

All the cars and all the stars of NMRA Ford drag racing will return once again to famed Maryland International Raceway for the ultimate Blue Oval slugfest! Last year’s event was huge, and this year’s NMRA event promises to be even bigger as word spread around the Ford drag racing world that MDIR’s facility is among the best in the U.S. and the racing surface is perfect for setting national records.

The addition of the SVT Shootout will have the facility bursting at the seams as hundreds of new race & show participants competing in special SVT-only race and car show classes.

This is a “must attend” event for any Ford fanatic where they will see the best in NMRA and Ford motorsports!

This event will also bring out each of the NMRA’s premier heads-up classes - the epitome of Ford drag racing. Many of the NMRA’s regulars live within close proximity to Maryland International Raceway and use it for testing, so they may have a leg up on the competition due to their familiarity with the facility - but don’t let that fool you! Each racer coming from afar will be looking to take their shot for all the glory on the MDIR 1320 in their respective classes and take down those local stars, so get your tickets early for this one - it’s sure to be a classic.

Special SVT Shootout Come see the best in SVT drag racing competing in SVT-only classes, or taking on the pros like Johnny Lightning in his 9-second hauler! From the VMP Superchargers Terminator / GT500 Shootout class to a separate SVT Tremec True Street category, the SVT Shootout will bring together awesome SVT drag racers & auto show participants from mild to wild, and from all over the U.S. for serious bragging rights.

VMP Terminator / GT500 Shootout The Terminator / GT500 rivalry got red hot at the first event in 2015 and it’s sure to boil over in the second shootout of the year! If you’re a Terminator or GT500 enthusiast then you won’t want to miss the SCT sponsored NMRA Ford Nationals featuring the 3rd Annual SVT Shootout, which will take place at Maryland International Raceway the weekend of May 1-3, 2015.

VMP Superchargers has stepped up once again to sponsor the Terminator/GT500 Shootout class at the Maryland event, bringing together some of the quickest Cobras and GT500s in the U.S. for a winner take all format at this special event. Each Terminator/ GT500 Shootout participant will also receive a free entry into Saturday’s HP Tuners sponsored SVT True Street class (must fit True Street rules) for even more chances to win.

There are additional special features of the VMP Superchargers Terminator / GT500 Shootout. There will be special plaques for the fastest runs. An award will be given away to each of the competitors who run closest to 9, 10, 11, and 12 seconds! There will also be 10 special outstanding achievement awards given away to top performers at the event.

For Terminator / GT500 Shootout class rules or questions, please email Jim at jamesni65@gmail.com or call him at 636 219-2674.

For more information on VMP Superchargers please log on to www.VMPtuning.com. For more information on the NMRA Maryland, call 714-444-2426.

Have a quick street Mustang? Want to prove it on the track?

Then you definitely want to enter HP Tuners True Street, which is presented by Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine! True Street

is the perfect class for any beginner because reaction time doesn’t matter. Join other True Street racers, with passengers, and the crew from Muscle Mustangs on a 30-mile NMRAescorted cruise to prove the street worthiness of all cars in competition. Next hit the track for 3 back-to-back passes and then watch as NMRA presents cash and awards to the overall fastest, runner-up and to each racer with the closest average to 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 seconds!

In addition, entry-level racers fit into the NMRA’s Open Comp, Modular Muscle, Super Stang classes, so take a look at the class rules and make your plans to come out and race with the best Ford racers in the country. Click a link below, pick a class, make sure your car fits the rules and you have the proper safety gear, and come race with the NMRA! Winning any NMRA class isn’t easy and when a racer is fortunate enough to do so, it needs to be celebrated in style. For 2015 and beyond the NMRA has partnered with Aerospace Components to present the Aerospace Components Winner’s Circle – making the accomplishment of winning even more of a celebration. The Aerospace Components Winners Circle experience is second to none in the grassroots drag racing world, where every winner actually owns the winners circle for a period of time.

Bracket Race on the MDIR 1/4 Mile. NO NMRA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Race Both Saturday & Sunday! For this event, NMRA will run the same ET program as the Ford Fever Classic. Make your plans to come out and race for huge cash prizes in Top ET, Mod ET, Street ET, or Stick ET. Click the links below for more info!

There’s more than just racing action!

In addition to all of the action that will take place on the quarter-mile, the NMRA also has the awesome UPR Products All-Ford Car Show, which features over fifty different awards that are presented each day of the show.

With the number of Ford fans and car enthusiasts in the Maryland area, we’re expecting to see a huge turnout for the car show. What’s your flavor? Is it a ‘66 Fairlane 500 hardtop?

Or maybe a ‘79 Pace Car Mustang? No matter what type of Ford you own, there’s a place for it in the All-Ford Car show. The Maryland International Raceway stop on the NMRA tour will also have plenty of space allocated for the traditional NMRA Manufacturer’s Midway, which brings in a huge group of vendors and their wares. You’ll have the opportunity to rub elbows with representatives from many of the major manufacturers to learn about their products - a chance you may not get for the rest of the season! This NMRA event will have a little bit of everything, from the intense racing action to the car show and even a jet car shooting for 300+ mph on the MDIR 1320 - get your tickets now!

Midway & Swapmeet - Looking to buy parts for your car or truck? Want a chance to meet face-to-face with experts from your favorite performance companies? This NMCA event will feature an awesome manufacturers’ midway where you can find great deals on the performance parts you need for your muscle car or hot rod.If you’re looking for that hard to find part or a great bargain, be sure to check out the swap meet.

World Famous Burnout Contest - The World Famous Burnout Contest is always the crowd favorite! Sign up to participate for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights, or sit back and cheer as contestants smoke their tires.

For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.RaceMDIR.com.

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Late Model feature finish

1. JT Spence 2. Jason Covert 3. Kyle Lear 4. Amanda Whaley 5. Roy Deese Jr. 6. Dale Hollidge 7. Jamie Lathroum 8. Kenny Moreland 9.

Brad Ritter 10. Derrick Quade 11.

Kerry King 12. Glenn Elliott 13. Stevie Long 14.Walter Crouch 15. Dean Guy

Budds Creek, MD- Winchester Va’s JT Spence drove an inspired race to take tophonors in last Friday nights 30-lap Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Spence, aboard his Greg Gunter owned Rocket no.91, was his secondcareer Potomac Late Model win and was worth a cool $2500 pay day.

Kyle Lear and JT Spence lined-up on the front-row for the start with Lear gaining control as the field raced into turn-one.

As Lear lead, Stevie Long settled into second and set his sights on the leader. Long’s undoing would come on lap-12 as he was forced to pit,putting JT Spence on Lear’s back bumper. Spence hounded Lear for several laps until he slid by to become the new pace setter on the 20th-circuit.

Spence would go on to lead the final 10laps but would have to repel a furious laterace rush from eventual runner-up Jason Covert to preserve the win. “I’d like to dedicate this win to Rodney Franklin.”

An emotional Spence stated in Potomac’s victory lane. “He was a very good friend of our family and to win this race here tonight means an awful lot.” Patience and a well prepared race car propelled Spence to victory. “This win goes to the guys who work on this car.” Said Spence. “I think Stevie (Long) had the car to beat tonight, but I have to give my guys a lot of credit for all their hard work, I get the easy part of driving it and I’m glad to get a win for all of them.” Lear would settle for third, Amanda Whaley was solid in fourth with 9th-starting Roy Deese Jr.rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Spence and Stevie Long.

Youthful Logan Roberson drove to his first-career Potomac feature win in the 20lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. Defending track champion Ben Bowie snared the race lead at the start with Roberson sliding into second on lap-3. Roberson would follow Bowie for two more circuits before taking the race lead, for good, on the 6thlap. Bowie would chase Roberson over the final 14-laps but was unable to make the pass as Roberson streaked under the checkered flag. “All the credit goes to my mom and dad.” Roberson stated. “I didn’t get out of school until 3:00 and when I got home the car was loaded and we made the 3-hour tow up here and to get a win is awesome.” Jamie Sutphin took third, 8thstarting Darren Alvey was fourth with Jeff Pilkerton completing the top-five.

Heats went to Sutphin and Roberson.

Ed Pope Jr. took his second win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature.

Pope,who lined-up second for the start, grabbed the lead on the first lap and would drive off to a relatively easy win. Jerry

Deason, for the second race in a row,was second with John Burch, Greg Morgan and Tommy Wagner Jr. finishing in the top-five.

Mike Franklin also became a repeat winner with his win in the 16-lap Street Stock feature.Franklin lead the first fourlaps before Chuck Bowie took control.

Franklin would take the lead back on the 11th-circuit and hold-off Bowie for the win,his 6th overall feature score of 2015. Jonny Oliver was third, Dale Reamy fourth with Lloyd Deans completing the top-five.

Corey Swaim collected his first feature win of 2015 in the 15-lap U-Car main.

Mikey Latham lead the first four-laps before Swaim swept by to take the race lead and eventual win. Jeremy Pilkerton was second with Cody Wathen, DJ Powell and Sam Raley completing the top-five.

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer

RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish

1. Logan Roberson 2. Ben Bowie 3.

Jamie Sutphin 4. Darren Alvey 5.

Jeff Pilkerton 6. Darin Henderson 7.

Timmy Booth 8. Matt Tarbox 9. Tracey Graves 10. Reese Masiello 11. John Imler 12. Harry Shipe Jr. 13. Megan Mann 14. Richard Culver Hobby Stock feature finish

1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jerry Deason 3. John Burch 4. Greg Morgan 5. Tommy Wagner Jr. 6. Ryan Clement 7. Billy Crouse 8. Matt Stewart 9. Buddy Dunagan 10.

Tommy Randall 11. Ray Reed 12. Dave Adams 13. Jordan Pilkerton 14.Jonathon Raley 15. Ed Pope Sr. 16. Robbie Kramer Jr. 17. Korey Downs 18.Gage Perkins 19. Kenny Sutphin 20. Sidney Johnson Street Stock feature finish

1. Mike Franklin 2. Chuck Bowie 3.

Jonny Oliver 4. Dale Reamy 5. Lloyd Deans 6. Billy Hill 7. Scott Wilson 8.

Barry Williams Sr. 9. Mike Latham 10.

Mike Hanbury

U-Car feature finish

1. Corey Swaim 2. Jeremy Pilkerton 3.

Cody Wathen 4. DJ Powell 5. Sam Raley 6. Brian Coe Jr. 7. Mikey Latham 8.

Kasey Campbell 9. John Molesberry 10.

Savannah Windsor 11. DJ Stotler 12. Erica Bailey

There is a long history between sports and the nation’s presidents. In 1910, William Howard Taft threw out the first presidential “first pitch” on opening day of the baseball season.

Every U.S. president since, with the exception of Jimmy Carter, has followed in Taft’s enormous shadow.

And while it wasn’t opening day, the most consequential presidential fastball occurred when George W. Bush, just weeks after 9/11, threw a strike from the Yankee Stadium mound before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series.

Other sports share a White House connection too. President Obama, who is a huge basketball fan, annually completes a March Madness bracket. Football owes its very existence, in part, to Teddy Roosevelt.

As a proponent of physical athletic confrontation, Roosevelt advanced game-saving rule changes to curb an alarming number of on-field fatalities. Gerald Ford was an All-American offensive lineman for Michigan in the 1930s. And it was a common love of football that prompted an unimaginable private chat between Richard Nixon and raging liberal journalist (and Nixon hater) Hunter S. Thompson during the 1968 presidential campaign.

Ronald Reagan gets the primary credit for the presidential tradition of hosting sports champions. I have fond memories of The Gipper hitting Ricky Sanders on a crossing route on the White House lawn – literally - after the ‘Skins won Super Bowl XXII. Four successors and three decades later, champions still visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue regularly.

But all is not well. Athletes have occasionally left the president hanging. Michael Jordan cited a schedule conflict in 1991 when he no-showed on George H. W. Bush. In 1997, Packers TE Mark Chmura, a guy once charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at a high school party (when he was in his 30s), passed on Green Bay’s visit with Bill Clinton because of his moral disgust with the president in the wake of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

No matter. These were one-offs.

Anomalies. There was no trend of athletes stiffing the highest office in

Logan Roberson Score Career-First in RUSH Crates

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer

our land – until recently. The White House snub is now commonplace.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison blew off Bush in 2006 and Obama in 2009. Boston Bruins Goalie Tim Thomas bailed on Obama in 2012. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa and star Albert Pujols declined Obama’s invitation in 2012.

Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk and three members of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins team – Jim Langer, Manny Fernandez and Bob Kuechenberg – cited political reasons for their White House absences last year.

At least they were honest, I suppose.

Add New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to the growing list of presidential rejecters. Brady used the tired and lame “schedule conflicts” line to excuse himself from the Patriots’ recent visit with President Obama. Sure Tom. Non-specific scheduling conflicts and family obligations. Got it. Sounds similar to Brady’s insulting “the public is so dumb they’ll buy anything” bull he offered in response to “deflategate.”

The evidence is clear: it is now routine for self-absorbed athletes who get a White House invitation for playing a game – a game – to disrespect our nation’s highest office. It is beyond their meager ability to bite their political tongues and participate in an apolitical, celebratory event.

Tom Brady might be a Patriot, but don’t mistake him or any of his fellow White House boycotters for patriots – my opinion.

This overtly rude political behavior has coincided with debilitating partisanship – a sad situation created by both parties - in Washington.

What’s the cart and what’s the horse?

No matter. It seems a Democratic or Republican label now trumps our common identity as Americans.

Discord is fundamental to a representative government, but for that discord to yield national benefit, active listening, mutual respect and an understanding that political gains are realized through commensurate political gives is required. Otherwise, it’s just arguing for arguing’s sake.

In that case, why even bother to show up and attempt to govern? In other words, why act differently from Tom Brady, et al.

Brady and his boycotters stiffed the White House to express some sort of political disgust and to promote change. Ironically, they have the exact government they created… and deserve.

Spence Races to Potomac First, Dedicates Win to Rodney Franklin

Tom Brady’s Not A Patriot

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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

May, Month Long Registration for Camp The House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) July 13-17 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Register for CAMP: Dance Discovery! All students ages 6-12 welcome.. Discover a summer dance program packed with a variety of different dance styles! Students will learn world Dance, Hip Hop, Breaking’, Jazz, Choreography, Musical Theatre, Hooping, and much more!

Students will also learn costuming, making props, characterization, and create unique art projects! Dancers will increase their strength, coordination, rhythm, and awareness with this program. Students will need to bring a bag lunch, and wear comfortable clothing. $249/Student For more information call 301-373-6330, Email admin@thehouseofdance.org, or visit www.thehouseofdance.org.

Democrat Spring Ball Tickets Bethesda North Marriott Hotel (5701 Marinelli Rd, North Bethesda) Saturday, May 9 Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee Bethesda North Marriott Hotel For information and tickets, go to calvertdemocrats.us3.list-manage. com or call 301-946-1000.

Register for Summer Youth & Adult Classes The House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) Summer is right around the corner, and with our variety of classes for youth and adults, you can have fun all summer! For more information, or to register, please call 301-373-6330, Email admin@thehouseofdance.org, or visit www.thehouseofdance.org.

Film Festival Submissions Film makers from the Tri-County area are invited to submit original productions to the Southern Maryland Film Festival, to be held Saturday, July 11 in Leonardtown, Md. All ages and experience levels welcome. No submission fees. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Submission deadline has been extended to May 15! For submission and volunteer information, visit www.smdfs.org. For sponsorship information, contact Theresa at fotlt@outlook.com.

Dog Obedience Classes Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) Saint Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks Dog Obedience Classes Puppy Kindergarten Start: April 15 and Ends: May 20 • Wednesdays • 7 to 7:45 pm • Fee: $45 (6 weeks) Basic Obedience Start: April 13 and Ends: May 25 • Mondays • 7 to 8 p.m. (no second class offered) • Fee: $50 (7 weeks)

Advanced Dog Obedience With CGC Training.

Start: April 15 and Ends: May 27 • Wednesdays • 8 to 9 p.m. • Fee: $50 (7 weeks) FMI: 301-475-4200; ext 1801 www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/ index.asp North End Gallery May 2015 Show North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St, Leonardtown) – First Friday Reception Reception May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Artists Diana Manchak, Mickey Kunkle and Ann Preston “The DMA of Color “ Winter is over and we welcome the color that is coming back all about us.

The North End Gallery show for May will give you a fabulous color fix The three artists featured in this show are know for both the color and the fun in their work and all three have a strong personal interest in using color as a basis to create their work.

Come and view this very special show and love the color. The show runs from April 28 until May 31 and the First Friday Reception is on May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery in Leonardtown.

The Gallery may be reached at 301-475-3130 and the web address is www.northendgallery.org.

Thursday, April 30 Panel & Reception Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park) – 5 to 7 p.m.

The Patuxent Partnership and Patuxent River Squadron #18 of the Association of Naval Aviation will host their 23rd panel, “Next Generation of Training: Live Virtual Constructive (LVC),” on Thursday, April 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. LVC combines a live simulation involving real people operating real systems, a virtual simulation involving real people operating simulated systems, and a constructive simulation with simulated people operating simulated systems. Combining all three simulations enables units to interact with one another and to conduct a coordinated fight as though physically together on the same ground.

Friday, May 1 Book Signing Fenwick Used Books & Music (41655 Fenwick St, Leonardtown) 5 to 7 p.m.

Tom Gross will be signing copies of his book, “The Touch.”

“Who doesn’t wish for the power to ease another’s suffering? During an armed robbery, Detective Greg Haller is critically injured while trying to protect the public. His miraculous recovery comes with an added gift- a healing touch. While seeking out those responsible for him almost losing his life, the detective is able to do what most people in public safety and medical professions only wish they could do-

he brings his newfound gift to those among us that need it the most.”

Saturday, May 2 Solomons Maritime Festival Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FREE! Come and celebrate Southern Maryland traditions! This event offers something for every member of your family. The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, carving, traditional music, home crafts and cooking demonstrations, toy boat building, Chesapeake Bay retriever demonstrations and boat rides for all.

Silhouette Portraits Historic St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St Mary’s City) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors will have the opportunity to “picture themselves in history” - literally - with a handmade custom traditional silhouette portrait, made the festive May Day event at the popular living history museum, on Saturday, May 2 Baltimore, Maryland historical artisan Lauren Muney will be creating period-style silhouette portraits of visitors, live in person. Her silhouette portraits are cut freehand with scissors, without drawing or tracing or using any machine. These types of portraits have been beloved for hundreds of years, and are iconic to American history - especially the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Federal periods.

These portrait types can be found in historic houses, museum walls, and even family portraits throughout the world.

More information about Lauren Muney’s “Silhouettes By Hand” can be found at www.silhouettesbyhand. com. There is a fee for silhouettes, and optional historic-style frames and mats can be purchased as well.

Spring Fling It Out Indoor Flea Market and Bake Sale Fleet Reserve Association Auxiliary Unit 93 (21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Field Trip -”Birding 101” Elms Environmental Education Center (49300 St. James Rd., Dameron) – 9 a.m. to noon “Birding 101” Leaders: Dean Newman and Margarita Rochow Calling beginning birders of all ages!! Tired of wondering “What bird is that I hear and see?” then Birding 101 is the field trip for you. Join Dean and Margarita at the Elms Environmental Education Center where they will point out helpful identification points such as bird bill and facial markings, plumage details, field marks, flight patterns, sound, behavior, habitat and seasonal variations and expectations. Call or email Dean to register at 301-672-5464 or dean. newman@md.metrocast.net or dean. newman@dau.mil Chesapeake Community Chorus

Concert Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum (11000 Crain Highway, Newburg) – 11 a.m.

Concert for our Veterans at the Patriots Day Festival. Free admission.

The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Drive Thru Dinner Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville) – noon to 5 p.m.

Annual Drive Thru Country Ham and Fried Chicken Dinner, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (by Apple Basket).

Menu: Country Ham and Fried Chicken, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Pickled Beets, Coleslaw and Applesauce. Dinners are $15 packaged to go but you are invited to dine at picnic tables or Fellowship Hall.

Visit us at www.mtzionmech. org or call 301-884-4132 for more information.

Spaghetti Dinner All-You-Can-Eat 2nd District VFD and RS Auxiliary (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee) 5 to 7 p.m.

Spaghetti Dinner All-You-Can-East; Cost for adults is $10, children from age 6 – 12 is $5, and children 5 and under are free; Menu consists of: Spaghetti w/sauce or Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, Green beans w/bacon, Garden Salad, Bread & Butter; For more information call 301-994-9999 Fifth Semi-Annual Barn Sale The Apple Basket (27056 Mt Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Apple Basket is pleased to announce our spring barn sale! Located on Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, the barn is full of items never before displayed in the shop. Take Flat Iron Road to Flat Iron Farm and follow the signs. See you there! 45846 B Highway to Heaven Lane Great Mills, MD 20634 301-481-69 58 301-884-8118 Chicken Dinner Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad (16515 Three Notch Rd, Ridge) – 4 to 7 p.m.

Chicken Dinner given by the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, at the KC Hall in Ridge, at Rts. 5 and 235.

Adults $12, Children 5-12 $6, and children under 6 are free. Fried chicken, boiled potatoes, green beans, applesauce, iced tea & coffee. Baked sale, raffles, and carry-outs also available.

Sunday, May 3 Parish Dinner/Festival Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center (28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville) – noon to 5 p.m.

Parish Dinner/Festivalwill be held on Sunday, May 3 from noon to 5 p.m.,

at Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center, located at 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, directly behind the church.

The menu includes: Ham, Crab Balls, Southern Maryland Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Beets, Applesauce, Coleslaw, Potatoes, Garden Salad, Rolls, and Beverages. The cost is: $20 for adults, eat-in and carry out, and $7 for children ages 6 to 12, and children under 6 eat free.

There will be a drive-through for carry out dinners only.

Come out and enjoy a fantastic meal and participate in the festivities: Big Raffle, 50-50 Raffle, White Elephant Table, Bake Table, Plant Table, Bingo, Children’s Game room, and more. Lots of fun for the whole family. All proceeds to benefit the Parish Center Hall Fund.

For information/tickets call 301-884-3123, 240-538-6728, or 301-448-5237.

Fifth Semi-Annual Barn Sale The Apple Basket (27056 Mt Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Apple Basket is pleased to announce our spring barn sale!

Located on Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, the barn is full of items never before displayed in the shop. Take Flat Iron Road to Flat Iron Farm and follow the signs. See you there!

45846 B Highway to Heaven Lane Great Mills, MD 20634, 301-4816958, 301-884-8118

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Chesapeake Community Chorus Concert Huntingtown United Methodist Church (4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown) – 5 p.m.

Free will offering for Hospice of Calvert County.

Wednesday, May 6 Monthly Meeting VFW Post #2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) – 7 p.m.

St. Mary’s Chapter # 26 and the Auxiliary Unit of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) would like you to circle May 6 on your calendar. That is the date of our next monthly meeting.

We meet at 1900 hours (7 p.m. for the uninitiated) at the VFW Post #2632.

Our Mission: “Fulfilling the promises to the women and men that served and empowering Veterans and their Families to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity. Please join us!!

Monthly Meeting Program Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Rd., Charlotte Hall) 7:30 to 9 p.m.

“The Significance Of Spring Wildflowers” Presenter: Karyn Molines, Chapter Chair, Maryland Native Plant Society After a long dark winter, the explosion of colorful and fragrant flowers carpeting the early spring woodlands brings feelings of joyous rejuvenation and energy. This spring abundance of plant growth is an amazing ecological

phenomenon that is highlighted by this profusion of flowers. During this talk Karyn Molines will provide examples of the diversity of flowers typically found in a southern Maryland forest; while emphasizing the ecological importance of this seasonal explosion of plant growth. Join us for this informative, beautiful and delightful program and come at 7 to mingle and enjoy conversation and snacks.

SMAS President, Michael Patterson, 301-752-5763 Michael.Patterson@ pgparks.com

Friday, May 8 Naval Academy Alumni Schedule Midshipmen Recognition Luncheon River’s Edge Club (46870 Tate Rd., NAS Patuxent River) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Greater Southern Maryland Chapter (GSMC) of the USNA Alumni Association will hold its annual Midshipmen Recognition Luncheon on Friday, May 8. Each year GSMC recognizes graduates from the Southern Maryland tri-county area who have demonstrated academic and personal excellence during four rigorous years at the United States Naval Academy. This year we will recognize eight graduates, four from Calvert County and four from St Mary’s County, who will receive their diplomas and be commissioned with the USNA Class of 2015.

There is no cost for Midshipmen.

The cost for alumni, or guests, fam-

ily members and friends of alumni or Midshipmen is $15. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 6 to Rick Snyder, e-mail: Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com.

You may also make reservations and prepay on-line by visiting our GSMC website at www.navyalumni.org. Or you may pay at the door by cash or personal check made payable to ‘GSMC’.

Saturday, May 9 Hits 4 Heroes Rummage Sale Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Community Event Please post/advertise: Support a local ‘Wounded Veteran’ a great cause! Hits 4 Heroes Rummage Sale Saturday May 9. Rain or Shine!!! Accepting Donations Friday May 8 2 to 8 p.m. All items must be in working condition.

Annual Church Yard Sale Christ Church Chaptico (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) – 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Parish Hall, between Rt 234 and Hurry Rd Start your day here, there will be Refreshments and Treasures Donations being accepted after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at the church prior to the 9th, and by appointment.

Interested vendors and those interested in selling your own items may rent space and a table (for $30) by contacting Keith at 240-434-3995

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY Now Running In Every Issue!

To Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125

BAHA’I FAITH

BAHA’I FAITH God is One, Man is One, and All Religions are One

Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8 Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm 301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org

CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church

47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com

BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Victory Baptist Church 29855 Eldorado Farm rd CharlottE hall, md 20659

301-884-8503

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Hollywood United Methodist Church

HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

SUNDAY MASS 10 a.m.

26415 North Sandgates Rd. Mechanicsville, Md 20659 www.facebook.com/ StJohnsAnglicanMD stjohnsanglicanchurchmd.com

301-373-2500

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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Spring Art Classes Now Available at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center’s Studio School

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, offers a variety of classes for both adults and children. Advance registration is required, so please call 410326-4640, email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org, or visit www.annmariegarden. org for detailed information. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Members receive a discount!

Adult Classes: Sewing The Sea Join instructor Erica Daley and learn how to create mixed media works using fabric scraps and found objects from the beach. Instructor provides all fabrics, but feel free to bring your own shells and beachy finds to add to your work. Class is offered May 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Class costs $40, or $35 for members. There is a materials fee of $15 due to instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-3264640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Itchin’ To Scratch: Intro to Scratchboard, Spring Session Sometimes called “the art of taking away,” scratchboard is a medium that allows for amazing detail. In this class, you will learn the basic techniques for working on scratchboard. Learn from instructor Carmelo Ciancio how to use knives and abrasives to remove the black ink to reveal the white surface and how to achieve textures and subtle details in your work. Class is offered on May 22 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Class costs $90, or $85 for members. There is a materials fee of $25 due to instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Crazy for Canines: Clay Dog Sculptures Spend a day with artist Parran Collery, exploring the dog form in clay! Students will spend the day using clay to make several dog tiles and small sculptures. This will be a fast paced and fun day full of whimsy. Class is offered on May 23, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Class costs $80, or $75 for members. There is a materials fee of $15 due to instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Painting Pets and Animals This workshop lead by Nancy Thompson will focus on fabulous fur, beautiful eyes, and great backgrounds. Bring lots of photos of your favorite animal and learn how to create a successful portrait. Some experience is preferred. This 2-class series is offered on May 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Class costs $150, or $140 for members. There is a materials fee of $15 (or bring your own painting supplies) due to instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Steampunk Style Metal Bracelet Join instructor Tricia Hall and learn how to rivet, stamp, texturize, and antique our way to a fabulous steampunk bracelet in copper, nickel, and brass. No experience necessary!

Kit includes everything needed to create one bracelet. Class is offered on May 30, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Class costs $40, or $35 for members. There is a materials fee of $25 due to instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-3264640 or email: studioschool@annmariegar-

den.org.

Children’s Classes: Homeschool Clay Series: Bas Relief Masks Age Group: 8-14 Join us in a fun and informative new series!

Students will learn popular hand-building techniques with clay as we create colorfully fun projects, keepsakes, and everyday items.

In this class, you will combine ceramic slabs and coils to create interesting clay masks with unique features. Students learn all about “sgraffito” as they use vivid underglazes and tools to add finishing touches to our work.

All projects will be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. Students will be called or sent an email when ready for pickup. Class is offered on April 29, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Class costs $40; $15 each sibling, or $35; $15 each sibling, for members. All materials included, advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Wheel Throwing for Tweens: Spring Age Group: Ages 10-14 Learn how to use the potter’s wheel to create bowls, cups, and small vases with instructor Sarah Houde. Get your hands muddy as you learn to center clay, create pottery, and finish pieces with trimming, carving, and glazing techniques. Students will glaze all pieces during the last class. This 5-class series is offered April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 31, Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Class costs $150, or $140 for members. There is no materials fee. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Play In CLAY: Mother's Day Tea Party Class is designed for parent/child couples or groups Celebrate Mother’s Day by working with mom to create an entire tea service complete with tea pot, creamer, sugar bowl, cups and saucers. Instructor Sarah Houde teaches you how to work together and make your own whimsical set and then decorate them with colorful underglazes. Tea sets take 2-3 weeks to dry and fire in the kiln. Families will be called when sets are ready for pickup.

A great gift for the maternal figure in your life! Class is offered on May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (please specify at registration). Class costs $75 per couple, or $65 for member-couples. Additional family members cost $10 each. There is a materials fee of $40 due to instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Homeschool Clay Series: Fantasy Creatures Age Group: 8-14 Join us in a fun and informative new series!

Let’s learn popular hand-building techniques with clay as we create colorfully fun projects, keepsakes, and everyday items. In this class, you will learn to construct fantasy creatures by joining simple pinch pots to make elaborate forms. Students use vivid underglazes to add finishing touches to our work.

All projects will be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after class. Students will be called or sent an email when ready for pickup. Class is offered on May 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Class costs $40; $15 each sibling, or $35; $15 each sibling for members. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

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n O g n Goi

In Entertainment

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.

Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 to 10 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.

Cornhole League Signup Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5 All You Can Eat Steamed Shrimp Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6 Open Mic Night

Weekly Wine Down Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 7 Dylan Galvin Twist (22608 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park) – 6 to 9 p.m.

Team Trivia Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 to 9 p.m.

Ladies Night and Trivia Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 6 p.m.

Friday, May 8 The Greg Harrison Jazz Band Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

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

Saturday, May 9 Not of Modern Jazz Quartet Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

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

Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, May 10 Solo Guitar Music for Mothers Day Breakfast Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 9 a.m. to noon

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

The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.

Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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22. Salt Lake state 23. DWTS’s oldest judge 26. A way to cut off 30. Hunted beings 31. Sacred tobacco pipe 32. Electronic data processing 33. # of nativity kings 34. Nebraska’s largest city 39. School spirit rally 42. 20th Greek letter 44. Belonging to Greek Mother Earth 46. Daisy tanacetum 47. Skilled in many areas 49. Mures river city 50. Brew

51. Extreme fear 56. Ethiopian monetary unit 57. Cardboard box (abbr.)

58. Esoteric 59. Sword similar to a foil 60. __, you!

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36. A.K.A. opt key 37. Tool to work the soil 38. Not or 40. Pain in the middle or inner ear 41. Collection of Psalms for liturgical use 42. Int’l. news organization 43. High Ottoman official 44. Equipped with gears 45. __ Doria, ship 47. Informal complaint 48. Kurt Weill’s 1st wife, Lotte 49. Cain and __ 52. Canadian flyers 53. contest 54. At some prior time 55. Make sense of language

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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.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities

obtained at the Northern Senior Activity Center or by calling Pat Myers at 301-8848714. Deadline for signups is May 4.

Perennial Gardening Session Last autumn Patricia Armstrong presented a workshop on how to plant a perennial garden which included planting bulbs and mums. Now it is spring. What has happened in the garden since then and what can we look forward to in the days to come? A power point presentation will be followed by time in the garden. This free presentation will take place on Thursday May 14 at the Loffler Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m. Get more information or sign up by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658

by May 12.

Meet Mike Physical Therapist Mike O’Brien will be giving a free presentation at the Northern Senior Activity Center on May 7 at 10:45 a.m. The topic of the discussion will be balance featuring a demonstration using his BioDex® machine. This balance system is used in his practice and will provide a balance screening to some attendees. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, please call 301-4754002 opt. 1/ext. 3103.

Rocky Gap Casino Trip The Northern Senior Activity Center Council is sponsoring a one-day bus trip to the Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone, MD on Thursday, May 21. Cost is $50 and includes luxury motor coach transportation by Keller, $20 slot play, $5 food voucher, driver gratuity, and morning and evening refreshments on the bus. Departure is from the Northern Senior Activity Center at 8 a.m. For more details, a flyer with a trip waiver can be

Enhance Fitness classes offered for FREE during the month of May In celebration of Older Americans Month, join us at a senior activity center near you for a well-rounded fitness class that incorporates aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility components all in a one-hour workout. Enhance Fitness is being offered during the month of May at the Garvey, Loffler, and Northern Senior Activity Centers FREE of charge to all participants (normally $3/class). Whether you already regularly participate in Enhance Fitness, or have been wanting to give it a try, here’s your chance for free if you are 50 years of age or older. For more information, call Alice at 301-475-4200, ext. 1063.

Mother’s Day Fresh Floral Arrangement Class Nothing is quite as special as a handmade gift. Learn how to make a beautiful Mother’s Day fresh flower arrangement in a reusable planter. The Northern Senior Activity Center is holding this class on May 6 at 10 a.m. Class cost of $15 covers the cost of the flowers. The planter and other materials are made available at no charge. Sign up is required as space is limited with payment made no later than the day before class. For more information please call 301-475-4002 opt. 1/ext. 3103.

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention: The Core Movements The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi routines that are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. The Tai Chi program will help reduce stress, increase balance and flexibility, and improve your overall mind, body and spirit. During the six week program at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays, May 6 – Jun. 17 (no class May 27) from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., participants will learn warm-

up and cool-down exercises, six basic core movements, and direction changes to add challenge. Due to the nature of this class, attendance at all sessions is highly recommended and no walk-ins will the accepted; advance sign up is required. To register, call 301-4754200, ext. 1050.

Zumba Gold Toning The Zumba® Gold-Toning program combines the enticing world rhythms of the Zumba Gold® program with the strength-training techniques of the Zumba® Toning program, creating an easy-tofollow, health-boosting dance-fitness program for the active older adult as well as beginners. This class is being offered by Geno, a trained instructor, at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Fridays, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Take your first class for free and then purchase a fitness card for $30 which is good for 10 sessions. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext.

1050.

Potting Shed Activity at Loffler Head over to Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. with your favorite flower pot or hanging basket and some six-packs of annuals or perennials. Mix and match with others to create your own live bouquet. We’ll supply the dirt. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before May 12 to sign up.

Skin Cancer Screening The staff from MD Dermatology of MD will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center to offer free skin cancer screenings on Friday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have noticed a change in your skin that concerns you, call us at 301-7375670, ext. 1658 and let us set up an appointment for you or you can set up your

own appointment at the reception desk.

Friday Morning Softball Spring is in the air and it’s time to dust off that bat and glove and head out to Miedzinski Park for a pick-up game of softball, Fridays at 10 a.m. Men and women ages 50 and above are welcome.

Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 for more information.

4 Days, 3 Nights in Myrtle Beach October 6-9, 2015; 3 nights in an ocean front room at Dayton House Resort, 3 breakfasts, 3 full course dinners, shopportunities, 2 full-length shows, day trip to Charleston for a tour of the historic district, and plenty of time to relax on the beach or at one of the pools: $835 pp double occupancy. For more information call Shellie at 301-737-5670 ext. 1655 or email: Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com AARP Safe Driving Course By taking a driver safety course you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll also learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. AARP will be offering just such a class at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, May 20 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cost is $20 for non-AARP members and $15 for AARP members payable to the instructor on the day of class. There is an hour break for lunch. If you wish to order a lunch from the center the cost is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation for those 60+ years of age. Call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 to register.

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 13101 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

Ellen R. Newton-Posey

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Ellen R. Newton, the only child of George C. Newton and his wife, Susanna (Brown) Dixon, was born about 1847 in the vicinity of Oakville. On July 24, 1865 Ellen married John Shaw Posey, son of Charles S. Posey and Henrietta Maria Shaw.

What happened in this family is not known, but Ellen was living apart from her husband in 1880. Her husband was living with his brother. The children, except Edward who was with his mother, were living with various family members in the neighborhood.

Ellen died on March 16, 1883 at the home of her mother, leaving six children, the oldest just 15 and the youngest less than three years old. The youngest child, Ella R. Posey, was born after the 1880 census and before her grandmother, Susanna Newton made

her will on September 1, 1888. Susanna devised “to my granddaughter, Ella R. Posey the feather bed on which I lay and two trunks bureau and glass, my two feather upstairs as they stand. I beds upstairs except the new quilt also give her the residue of and yarn counterpane which I furniture and farming ingive to Ella R. Posey. The residue struments which are to be Photo Courtesy of of my estate I give to granddaughsold and the money given James Posey Associates ter, Ella R. Posey at age 21 or at to her as she needs it. I give her marriage.” her the farm on which I reI found no further record of little Ella, side and the proceeds from rent to be paid but her brothers and sisters grew up, marto her annually. I desire that Mildred Posey, ried and made homes of their own. Susan, wife of Edward H. Posey, take my grand- Edward and James moved to Baltimore. In daughter, Ella R. Posey until she reaches the 1910, John Shaw Posey was living in the age of maturity.” home of his daughter Susan.

Susanna also named her other Posey James Posey (1877-1961) became a megrandchildren, “Charles H., George N., Ed- chanical engineer. “He attended Baltimore ward and James Posey fifty cents each. To Polytechnic Institute and Maryland Instiher granddaughter, Susan H. (Posey) Bond, tute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts wife of George Bond, my cow “Lily”, my (now Maryland Institute College of Art),

where he earned the prestigious Peabody Honor Prize from the School of Design. In 1911, he founded the Office of James Posey, after working for a decade at Henry Adams Consulting Engineers, then the only established MEP engineering firm in Maryland.

He was always addressed as ‘Mr. Posey’ in the office, and we refer to him that way to this day.” The name of the company was later changed to James Posey and Associates and it still exists today.

“The slogan for our centennial is ‘Celebrating a Century of Excellence’. Although none of us has a crystal ball, I believe that by adhering to the guiding principles established by Mr. Posey a century ago the firm can look forward to another 100 years of excellence.”

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Wanderings of an Aimless

Mind

Going The Wrong Way On The Right Roads

By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer This has been a week (so far) of beautiful days. I know rain is on the way though. Dry weather is my friend: I feel pretty good and try to get as much done as I possibly can, in case I am not mobile after that.

Monday was breezy, but sparkling and sunny; a perfect day to run a few errands. My beloved drill finally was costing more money than it was worth, and I was starting to get partial to my husband’s Ryobi 18V Lithium Ion drill. It drills so fast that I am afraid I will drill right through things. The only bad part was that I had to give it back each morning.

So, my husband was starting to see that I was getting more and more hesitant to give the drill back each day. And as most of you know, I’d prefer tools any day over jewelry or clothes. He gave me money and said go get a drill like his. WooHoo! Off I went to Waldorf that morning to beat the crowds. I found my drill, and much to my surprise it was $20 cheaper than what he thought.

He He he. The man that helped me said, “Wow, your husband gave you enough where he will get $40 change!” I looked at him like he was crazy. “Are you kidding???” I said. “No husband is truly expecting change back from his wife.” The change was put to good use. I also bought large garden shears, drill bits, and a small wire brush. I can’t find my wire brush I had at my shop, but now I know it will turn up.

Then off to AC Moore to find a new chalk paint brush. My ankles and knee were killing me by then and I was suddenly starving – due to not eating breakfast I suppose. A burger, that’s what I needed. I don’t eat them that often anymore, but a burger makes everything right with the world for me. So, I wondered where the best burger would be in Waldorf. Then I remembered I had seen some really good reviews for food from a fairly new pub called Grille No. 13. Good old Map Quest and five minutes later, I was sitting in Grill No. 13 ordering a burger, fries, and coke. It was still pretty early – about 11:30 so I was the only customer. The bartender/waiter told me that all their meats were fresh and from Nicks of Waldorf. Well, of course I was happy and told him I grew up literally steps from Nicks

of Clinton, and how my Mother had me go there each day to buy our meat for that night’s dinner. She did not believe in keeping food in the freezer or fridge. Everything was cooked fresh daily. I must say that the burger was juicy, and possibly the best I had ever had – can’t wait to go back with my husband.

Now I was fat(ter) and happy again, and ready to get back home.

Driving can be pretty painful sometimes. I took a right out of the Grille, fully expecting to hit Rt. 301 shortly and be on my way. This is where my story gets very embarrassing. I never came to Rt. 301. How could I get lost leaving Waldorf? I have lived in Southern Maryland all my life. Waldorf and the surrounding area were my teenage running roads, and I ran them in my parents’ old boats, and my big Old’s Delta ’88. Again, how could I get lost. I kept driving thinking that I would come to a road where I would know which way to turn. I never did. I turned on lots of different roads that I knew the name of but wasn’t sure where they lead. I had no clue where I was. I must have been in a burger coma, because it was a while before I thought to turn on Map Quest again. I had finally found Billingsley Road and figured that it would take me where I wanted to go. I don’t know which Billingsley Road this was, but I didn’t recognize anything and found myself going through Marshall Corner, Pomfret, and finally somehow ended up on Hawthorne Road and came out across from the CVS in la Plata. Thank God. My gas gauge had also been perilously low and thank goodness there was a gas station on the corner with a restroom.

I finally made it home about 3 o’clock I believe, and my husband was already home. He apparently knew about the discounted drill but didn’t ask about his change for once…..especially after I told him about getting lost coming home from what should have been a 20 minute trip. He was laughing too hard.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

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Home Household Budget Building How-To The majority of families must live on budgets. Heads of households where money is no object may be able to spend at will, but many men and women must develop budgets so their families’ everyday needs are fulfilled and so there is a safety net should an unforeseen situation arise and threaten family stability.

Building a budget can be a significant undertaking, but there is a method men and women can employ when developing a family budget to make that process go as smoothly as possible.

• Gather pertinent documents. The first step toward building a household budget is to gather pertinent documents, such as earnings statements, utility bills, mortgage documents, and any other documents that can help you figure out your earnings and expenses.

• Determine what’s coming in and what’s going out. When building a budget, you must determine how much income your household is generating and how much of that income is already earmarked for necessities like mortgage payments, car payments, etc. Make a list that includes an incoming and outgoing category for expenses, and make a separate category for outgoing expenses that are not necessities, such as the amount of money you spend each month on dining out. Peruse past bank statements to determine those discretionary expenses.

• Determine which discretionary expenses can be trimmed. Certain expenses, such as mortgage and car payments, are likely fixed. Unless you can refinance your mortgage to earn a lower monthly payment or pay off your car loan so you no longer have to make monthly payments, you probably need to examine your discretionary spending to find opportunities to save money. It’s best that men and women working together to build a household budget come to a consensus on where to make cutbacks, as you don’t want any resentment to build because one person was forced to sacrifice something important while the other was not. Be

respectful of each other’s concerns and plan on each of you making a sacrifice so resentment does not develop Agree to make initial cutbacks a trial run that you will revisit in the near future to determine how the sacrifices are affecting your quality of life.

• Prioritize paying down debt. One of the best ways to clear up money long-term is to eradicate debt, and consumer debt in particular. It is unrealistic to eradicate certain debts, like a mortgage, in the short-term.

But consumer debt, which includes credit cards, tends to come with high interest rates, and carrying substantial consumer debt can negatively affect your credit rating.

When attempting to pay off consumer debt, resolve to avoid using credit cards unless it’s a genuine emergency and you don’t have the cash to cover the associated expenses.

• Periodically revisit your budget. Men and women should periodically revisit their household budgets to determine if their budgets are effective and how those budgets are impacting life at home. Expect to make some minor tweaks whenever revisiting your budget, and don’t be averse to making more significant changes if the budget is proving especially difficult on certain members of your household.

Building a household budget is no small task. Men and women willing to work together and revisit their budgets every so often may find that such an approach eventually creates a more financially stable and enjoyable situation at home.

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