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Sheriff’s Office Forming Riot Response Team

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The county sheriff’s office is forming a Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU) that will respond to situations like the riots that recently took place in Baltimore but officials say the unit was already being formed before hand.

Capt. Steve Hall, commander of the Special Operations Division, said between four and six deputies will take specialized training to deal with civil disturbances and then train perhaps another 24 deputies in the techniques.

“They’d be the ones with the riot helmets,” Hall said of the new unit.

Other counties closeby already had such units on hand, he said, but now St. Mary’s will be able to use it to respond to other civil disturbances the

way local deputies did in Baltimore.

“We will have our own [unit],” Hall said. “It was the brainchild of the sheriff before any of this happened.”

The equipment for the unit, which should be about 30 deputies strong, has already been acquired, Hall said.

With the violence that surged in Baltimore the focus on starting such a unit has only come into sharper focus, Hall said.

The CDU will stand apart from the sheriff’s office Emergency Services Team, Hall said, and be staffed by deputies outside of that tactical unit. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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CSM Exceeds Goal for Student Scholarships

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The College of Southern Maryland (CSM), Leonardtown campus, held Splash for Scholarships in recognition of the Wellness and Aquatic Center’s fifth year anniversary. The school hosted the beach-themed fundraising event Saturday, April 25 in the Wellness Center. The event had complimentary beverages and cuisine; “strong man/strong woman” competitions; dancing; corn hole; and a silent auction. The primary purpose of the event was to raise scholarship money for CSM students; the school had a goal of $40,000.

Splash for Scholarships went above and beyond their intended goal; the event was able to raise $73,225 in cash and in-kind donations, according to a press release provided

by CSM Lead Media Relations Coordinator Dorothy Hill.

“We are fortunate to be surrounded by a caring community that embraces this campus and supports [the Splash for Scholarships] event to raise scholarships for our students,” CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried said to those in attendance at the event. “For many of our students a scholarship is the difference between attending college, or not. That is the impact your sponsorship and attendance will have on future students,” he continued.

During the event, CSM Vice President and Dean of the Leonardtown campus, Dr. Tracy Harris said the college would offer a brand new scholarship in honor of a “special neigh-

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Commissioners Move To Constant Yield Property Tax

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County draw nearer to approving the fiscal 2016 budget in the final workshop on the spending plan they committed to reducing the property tax rate to the constant yield level, something commissioner boards have avoided doing for years.

Leading the charge for the reduction of the rate from .857 cents of $100 of assessed value to .8523 was Commissioner Mike Hewitt who believed that with the county’s years-long trend of overestimating expenses and underestimating revenues positioned the county for a much-needed break in tax collecting.

The commissioners also voted to reduce the personal property tax rate by steady increments over the next three years in response to the failure in the Annapolis legislature to pass a bill that would have exempted many county businesses from paying taxes on equipment and other operations items.

By cutting the tax rates on real property the county will lose about $580,000.

Hewitt said the county could absorb the loss because he believed the return on overall income tax revenues from the state would be 4 percent instead of a more conservative estimate of 3 percent.

He also believed that the economy was improving.

“Retail’s not bad,” Hewitt said. “I still believe we’re going to get more money. [The

$583,000] is a lot of money, but it’s a step in the right direction.

“It’s not a big deal.”

Newly appointed Chief Financial Officer Jeanette Cudmore said the money to pay for the revenue reduction would come out of debt service payments.

Cudmore said the expense had already been budgeted for a planned bond sale that has yet to take place.

“It’s coming out of debt we haven’t sold yet,” Cudmore told The County Times. “The expense was already budgeted.”

Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the commitment to reduce the personal property tax for businesses was the right decision.

“Let’s take care of it now,” Jarboe said, adding that this issue brought about discussion of moving the county to code home rule where it would have more authority over local laws.

The county already has authority to reduce or completely zero out the business personal property tax.

Commissioner Todd Morgan was the only elected leader to oppose reducing the residential property tax rate because he was concerned that hopes of the county receiving more revenues was too optimistic.

He called the move “risky” and made for “appearances sake.”

The entire operating budget for fiscal 2016 is about $221 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Commissioners Mull Homeless Solutions

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

As Commissioners of St. Mary’s County discussed the application of human service grant money to help homeless veterans locally they quickly turned to look at another option used in Utah to combat homelessness; giving the homeless homes.

Commissioner Mike Hewitt broached the discussion by noting a news article he read where the state was able to virtually eradicate the problem of chronic homelessness by providing subsidized homes so the homeless could retain some level of stability and seek employment.

The idea seemed to get some level of support from at least one commissioner, Tom Jarboe.

Later Jarboe said the county was already providing that kind of service for homeless veterans through federal grant money and thought the Utah example could provide more ideas.

“It takes a whole different mindset to do that,” he said of fully subsidized housing.

“I’d like to study that some more.

“But it’s not inexpensive, I’m sure of that.”

Hewitt said during the brief discussion that the county was already in the business

of providing subsidized housing based on income and in a later interview said giving homes to the homeless might be good policy.

“It seemed like a good idea because the general cost of homelessness, sometimes with incarceration, almost exceeds the cost of a subsidized apartment,” Hewitt said referencing the problem in Utah. “We have a lot of housing that we do for people.”

Commissioner Todd Morgan said the conversation left him with more questions than answers, especially since commissioners had been open about having made a lot of expenditures in the proposed budget and even cut out some revenue by reducing the property tax rate.

“Quite frankly that discussion caught me off guard,” Morgan said. “I don’t know what the agenda is.

“I think we’ve got to get our arms around the economy, both on the base and with the diversification piece.”

Morgan cautioned that fully subsidized housing for the homeless was a project the county could ill afford to take on.

“In government you’ve got to be pragmatic,” Morgan said. “I don’t think it’s pragmatic at this time at all.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Southern Maryland Gives Supporting Your Community

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you want to see what projects your donation goes to? Try supporting one of the nonprofit organizations featured on Southern Maryland Gives, the newest project by the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland.

The institute celebrated the official launch of Southern Maryland Gives on May 1.

“It’s like kickstarter,” said College of Southern Maryland (CSM) President Brad Gottfried.

Work on the website started in January, said CSM Executive Assistant Kim Yellman.

The institute worked with crowdfunding website Razoo to develop a unique platform for the website.

Yellman credited Gottfried with the idea for the website.

“We want this to be part of Southern Maryland culture,” Gottfried said.

Gottfried hopes this website become a habit for people – that they will keep coming back to see what new projects are being promoted and find ways to help their communities.

“Most people don’t want to give toward the operation of a nonprofit,” Gottfried said, adding that donors want to see tangible results from their donations.

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to make it easier to find places to support locally, said Nonprofit Institute Program Assistant Megan Timmens.

Southern Maryland Gives features nonprofit organization projects throughout Southern Maryland, with up to nine ‘featured projects” every month. There are six projects featured this month - building a shed for the Humane Society of Charles County, Books for All Kids, cots for Safe Nights, a corn crib restoration project at Sotterley Plantation, a wheelchair accessible archery range at the Greenwell Foundation, and Wings of Hope. Featured projects are to be chosen by a committee, Timmens said.

The minimum donation is $10 and there is no maximum donation, Yellman said. Donors can choose to donate one time, set up a recurring donation, or donate anonymously.

Donations are tax deductible.

The Nonprofit Institute is funded by Charles and St. Mary’s counties, and projects featured are Charles County, St. Mary’s County and Tri-County based. Southern Maryland Gives is a natural offshoot of the Nonprofit Institute, Gotfried said. There are a number of nonprofits struggling to get funding For more information, visit southernmarylandgives.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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How Do You Keep Your Non-Profit Organization Fresh?

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland held the fifth annual Nonprofit Institute Conference, featuring United Planning Organization Chief Executive Officer Dana Jones as the keynote speaker.

Jones’ talk centered on keeping a nonprofit organization relevant and ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the community – which means getting opinions from the community about the effectiveness of the nonprofit and taking all critiques seriously.

“Some of us treat our nonprofits like we’re mothers,” Jones said.

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Another component to keeping nonprofits relevant is ensuring the best people are working for the organization, starting with the members of the board of directors. Nonprofits need individuals running them who are dedicated to helping the organization evolve.

“You can’t get it right if you have the wrong people,” Jones said.

Sometimes, board members and employees have been with the organization so long they have “retired in place,” coming in every day to do the same things without any ambition or vision to better serve the community.

“Don’t think that you married your staff,” he said.

Getting the right is essential, but keeping them is another story. Nonprofits can’t skimp on administrative costs and

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they have to invest in their employees by offering competitive compensation, health insurance, training, and educational opportunities when possible. An organization unwilling to invest in employees will not get the best people, Jones said.

Nonprofit organizations are “dependent on critical decisions at the right time,” Jones said.

According to the Nonprofit Institute website, “the Nonprofit Institute exists for the sole purpose of helping nonprofit organizations, serving the community, grow stronger.”

For more information, visit www.csmd.edu/NonprofitInstitute/.

Charles County United Way Executive Director Mike Bellis talks to nonprofit organizations about building community relationships.

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Jeannett Cudmore Selected Chief Financial Officer

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have named Acting Chief Financial Officer L. Jeannett Cudmore Chief Financial Officer. She officially assumes her new role immediately.

Ms. Cudmore began her employment with St. Mary’s County government in 1998 as the Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer. Her title was changed to Deputy Director for Finance as a result of the classification study completed in 2000. Once hired, she implemented and trained all users on the County’s Integrated Financial System, HTE and continues to be responsible for maintaining application security for the financial modules.

She previously served as the County’s Acting Chief Financial Officer in 2000.

Prior to coming to St. Mary’s County Government, Ms. Cudmore was employed by Charles County Government, as a Senior Accountant in Fiscal Services.

In all, her combined experience in local governmental finance totals more than 20 years.

Ms. Cudmore received her Bachelor

of Science degree in Business Management from Frostburg State University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from University of Maryland University College, and she is a Certified Public Accountant.

“Jeannett has proven to be an invaluable resource to the commissioners during this period of transition,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “She’s the right person to assume the role of Chief Financial Officer and ensure our continued financial stability in the years to come.”

As Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Cudmore will oversee all fiscal practices for the County, including accounting, procurement, budget development and management for both operating and capital funds. She will also evaluate and monitor capital project expenditures and the related debt capacity.

Ms. Cudmore replaces former Chief Financial Officer Elaine Kramer who passed away March 25.

With Drug Courts providing the focus and leadership for community-wide antidrug systems, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County lauded their efforts during a proclamation ceremony prior to their weekly business meeting.

Drug Courts bring together criminal justice, treatment, education and other community partners in the fight against drug abuse and criminality. In recognition of the court’s efforts in St. Mary’s County, commissioners have declared the month May as National Drug Court Month.

“Drug Court programs are the original form of drug policy reform,” said Commissioner John O’Connor (3rd district). “They combine intensive judicial supervision, mandatory substance abuse treatment and drug testing with sanctions and incentives in order to break the cycle of drug abuse and drug related crimes.”

Commissioners recognized judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, treatment and supervision professionals, law enforcement personnel, researchers, educators and community leaders for their dedication to making a profound impact through hard work and commitment to their communities.

St. Mary’s County is proud to recognize the practitioners and participants who make drug courts work and the significant contributions that drug courts have made and continue to make in reducing drug usage and criminal behavior.

Photos from the ceremony can be found on the county’s flickr photostream at ht t p://w w w.f l ick r.c om /phot os /stmaryscountygovernment/sets/.

Media outlets may publish photos from the photostream with the mandatory courtesy: “Photo courtesy St. Mary’s County Public Information Office.”

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St. Mary’s County to Honor Officers at Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony An opportunity for the community to support and pay tribute to members of law enforcement Leonardtown, MD - The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Council, and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will sponsor the 15th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road in California.

This event occurs annually during National Police Memorial Week and pays tribute to law officers who have perished in the line of duty as well as honor the “Officer of the Year” as selected from each county agency, based on their outstanding service to the community.

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To The Editor,

PEOPLE STILL LOOK TO THE CLASSIFIEDS FIRST!

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to accept their own settlement. What kind of example is that for our children? A person can break the rules and if they are caught they can say “whoops” and all is forgiven?

So until the Board of Education corrects their ethics regulation, I encourage the public and the press to scrutinize every ethic complaint filed and observe if the Board of Education sweeps it under the rug in an effort to protect their own.

Speaking of ethics, I think there is an issue with St. Mary County’s ethics commission website. They are still listing Karin Baily as a member of the county’s ethic commission. Surely, that is a mistake, how could the chairman of the Board of Education be on the county’s ethics commission. Since the Board of Education is dependent on the county commissioners for funding wouldn’t that create a conflict of interest?

The St. Mary’s County Public Schools Ethics panel is flawed, as is their regulations. In regards to the composition of the panel, their legal advisor is the same lawyer that is hired to represent the Board. What if an ethics complaint is hypothetically filed against a Board member? How can the ethic’s panel be advised by the same lawyer that is representing that Board member? Isn’t that the very definition of conflict of interest, isn’t preventing “conflict of interest” one of the main reasons for the ethics panel in the first place?

In addition their regulations are flawed. If an ethics complaint is filed against a certain person and the panel feels that the complaint has merit. That person has a chance to correct their unethical action before a hearing occurs. The Board of Education can then accept the proposed settlement or cure and that person is off the hook. Technically and hypothetically, a complaint can be filed against a Board member; the lawyer could advise the panel to accept that Board member’s settlement or cure. Then that Board member can vote along with the Board

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Trial Set For Woman In Elder Abuse Theft Case

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Prosecutors may go to trial soon in the case of a woman accused of bilking an elderly man with failing sight out of more than $100,000 over several year’s time while working as his house cleaner.

Ardena Yevette Jones, 34, of Deale stands charged with trying to deceitfully attain property from a vulnerable adult, theft above $100,000, and two separate counts of forgery.

Assistant State’s Attorney Laura Caspar said the victim William Lowell Bodkin, who is nearly 90 years old, retained Jones as a caretaker for his house after his wife died and that as his eye sight became poorer and poorer he would sign the checks he used to pay Jones before the amount was inscribed and let her ostensibly fill in the amount he authorized.

Instead, Caspar alleged, Jones would change the amount to one much higher than Bodkin had listed in his check ledger.

Sometimes Jones would allegedly increase the amount by as much as 10 times above what Bodkin authorized.

This took place between 2011 and 2014 according to court papers and resulted in the theft of $140,769.63 from Bodkin’s life savings.

Caspar said she is seeking a plea agreement first to help ensure that Bodkin has a chance to recoup his losses through victim restitution.

“There is a hard balance to strike,” Caspar said. “This crime is particulary offensive and the first instinct is to incarcerate; but you have a victim who needs these financial resources back.”

Caspar said this case, which first started in the courts last year, is one of a rising tide of the elderly being victimized for their money.

Failing a plea deal Jones is set to go to trial this month. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Lethality Assessment Program

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man who ran over one of two men allegedly trying to attack him in a North County convenience store parking lot last year will not be charged, said a county prosecutor handling the case.

Assistant State’s Attorney Laura Caspar said Marvin Savoy was not criminally responsible for running over David Bever as he and the other assailant, Robert Robinson, tried to attack Savoy while seated in his own vehicle at the Charlotte Hall Wawa in December of last year.

“I don’t believe he was reckless or negligent,” Caspar said of Savoy’s actions.

“He was trying to leave that parking lot.”

Bever succumbed to his injuries and Robinson now faces charges of first-degree and second-degree assault.

Caspar said Robinson pulled a weapon on Savoy during the melee.

“He brandished a box cutter,” Caspar said.

The incident started, she said, when Bever used his own vehicle to cut Savoy off as they were both driving into the parking lot. Savoy then reciprocated by using his vehicle to block Bever in the parking lot.

Robinson, who was driving his own vehicle then, tried to box Savoy in to the parking lot as well.

Robinson and Bever knew each other and had been partnered on a job, Caspar said.

According to police charging documents after Bever used his van to cut off Savoy in the parking lot both Bever and Robinson got out and began to kick and strike Savoy’s vehicle and spit at him while he was still seated in his own truck.

Accounts from several witnesses on the scene noted in charging documents that Robinson tried to jump through Savoy’s window and strike him; Savoy attempted to leave the scene but Bever came from behind and walked in front of the vehicle and was run over.

Savoy immediately stopped and got out of the vehicle, witnesses told police, and Robinson allegedly pulled a knife and took an aggressive posture towards Savoy, according to charging documents.

Caspar said surveillance footage and Robinson’s own admission confirmed he brandished the weapon. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Without question, the domestic violence lethality screen has proven to be an effective method for police to evaluate a victim’s level of risk. The law enforcement community recognizes not all victims wish to talk to, let alone report, such crimes to police. However, that same victim may be inclined to disclose domestic abuse to clinical staff during a visit to the hospital. This layer of well trained hospital personnel is a welcomed addition in the fight against domestic violence. The creation of the LAP has further served to improve the partnership between law enforcement officers, hospital staff, and community service providers and advocates. “The LAP is designed to provide a timely response and support for victims facing potential life threatening situations. It’s all about breaking the cycle of abuse. The caring and professional staff at MSMH is doing a tremendous job in helping to do just that. “ - Corporal Doug Harris, Domestic Violence Coordinator, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital along with Walden Behavioral staff are proud to be working together to strengthen our response to domestic violence in St. Mary’s County.

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Press Release Point of Contact MSMH: Holly Meyer, Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Philanthropy 301.475.6010 holly.b.meyer@wedstar.net Point of Contact SMCSO: Corporal Doug Harris, Domestic Violence Coordinator 301.475.4200 X 9015 douglas.harris@stmarysmd.com

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On April 24, 2015, educators, from the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence in collaboration with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (MSMH) and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, presented Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) training. The LAP is a multi-pronged intervention that consists of a standardized, evidence-based lethality assessment questionnaire and accompanying referral protocol used to help first responders make a differential response - tailored to the unique circumstances of high-danger victims.

Hospital professionals, Sheriff’s Office detectives, and Walden Behavioral Health staff, all members of the St. Mary’s County Family Violence Coordinating Council (SMCFVCC), learned to identify victims of domestic violence, especially those who are at the highest risk of being seriously injured or killed, and provide them with immediate domestic violence support services. Members also learned how to accurately assess and document physical injury as a result of a domestic violence incident for potential use as evidence.

The need for additional trained staff is clear.

Between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014, 95 victims of domestic violence were brought to MSMH by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office compared to 35 in fiscal year 2012.

Since Yvonne Dawkins, RN, FNE-A, (hospital based domestic violence program coordinator), began in July 2014, 240 patients have been identified, throughout all departments of the hospital, as victims of domestic violence.

After completing their training, several additional MSMH staff members will be able to document injuries and connect patients experiencing domestic violence to the appropriate services in accordance with the SMCFVCC continuum of care. Important improvements have also been made to the hospital’s electronic medical record, which assists RN Dawkins in following up with patients in a timely manner in order to guide them through the support system network.

For many years, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been completing a domestic violence lethality screen with victims in cases where domestic abuse or assault is suspected and immediately connecting them with support services provided by SMCFVCC. A lethality screen consists of a set of questions used in the field to assess a victim’s risk of homicide or severe re-assault.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer When county deputies went to Baltimore last week to help police there restore order after riots took hold in the city what they saw will stay with them forever, said the agency’s Emergency Services Team commander.

Capt. Steve Hall, commander of the Special Operations Division, said his team as well as other deputies spent several days in Baltimore helping to restore order and in that time they saw community members try to heal their neighborhoods and others try to tear it apart.

Fully equipped with body armor, tactical gear and lethal and less-lethal weapons, the team supported Baltimore riot police who held the line on the curfew put in place following riots over the death of Freddie Gray who died while in police custody days before.

“It was an eerie experience,” Hall said. “We were at ground zero; we took a position right up front.”

Hall and team members saw the aftermath of the destroyed check cashing store and the wrecked CVS pharmacy that had made national news as the country watched whole swaths of Baltimore burn.

When the team arrived last Tuesday afternoon, he said, tensions rose and fell through the day as legitimate protestors took to the streets while those who were more violent cycled in and out of view.

At other times marching bands even came out to perform, Hall said, and later Zumba dance classes followed out in the middle of the intersection where police were stationed.

“At times it was almost a festival atmosphere,” Hall said. “It was bizarre.”

Sometimes residents would stand between rioters and police, joining hands to form a barrier to protect law officers.

He remembered a pastor who stood between the mob and police with his arms outstretched to hold back protestors.

“That will forever stay in my mind,” Hall said. “They were absolutely putting themselves in harm’s way.”

Capt. Steve Hall, commander of the sheriff’s office tactical team, examines a piece of sidewalk hurled at him and other county deputies by rioters in Baltimore last week.

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As the sun set, though, things became more tense. Soon police became the targets of liquid-filled and frozen water bottles and brickbats hurled at them.

Hall picked up a shard of the curb thrown at them and kept it as a souvenier; he saw one Baltimore policeman still on duty with a broken wrist after his shield had been shattered by one such missile.

It was a tribute to that agency’s dedication.

“They performed very admirably,”

Hall said.

When the team arrived they found that their counterparts they were supporting were illequipped.

Baltimore police had no gas masks and also had to borrow riot shields and batons to protect themselves.

They had to borrow that equipment from the nine or so other police agencies who arrived to help restore order he said.

St. Mary’s deputies, who came with a Bearcat armored vehicle, were sometimes the envy of their brethren.

“We are very, very well equipped,” Hall said. “We don’t have it bad here.”

The experience was one that was also invaluable for learning lessons in dealing with a dangerous civil disturbance, he said, and the amount of tactical planning and coordination they and other officers had to do sharpened their skills even further.

“You can’t replicate that in training,” Hall said.

Sheriff Timothy Cameron joined his men on the line Tuesday night after the worst of last Monday night’s rioting and said the armored car the deputies brought with them proved its worth.

“They proved to be such a value there,” Cameron said.

There were other lessons to learn for St. Mary’s as well, Cameron said, to ensure a similar disturbance could be stopped.

“There’s the necessity of an open

and transparent government that is accessible by the people,” Cameron said, adding that Baltimore City government seemed to work in the opposite fashion in the aftermath of Gray’s death. “It’s got to be on going.”

Six Baltimore City police officers have since been charged in his death.

It was also important for local police to continue with equipment upgrades and understand better what threats they faced.

“You have to know what the current demand is and and what the future demand is,” Cameron said. “We know that less-lethal [technology] is a good investment.”

Also as the county’s population grows, police need to be sure they reach out to minority communities.

“We need to do more in our diverse communities about deeply rooted issues if there are deeply rooted issues,’ Cameron said. “We have to understand where the flash points are, what’s bubbling up.

How do we prevent it? That’s what we’re talking about now.”

Hall said the tactical unit members who went to Baltimore last Tuesday and other deputies who went on Thursday, performed well in the face of tough odds.

“They were anxious to go and they were anxious to give,” Hall said. “Hopefully it’s a once-in-a-career experience.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers.

We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition.

Robert Louis “Bobby” Mattingly, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away peacefully at home on April 25 surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 2, 1935, he was the son of the late J. Louis Mattingly, Sr. and Margaret Mary Mattingly.

Bobby attended St. Mary’s Academy in Leonardtown, Md. and graduated from Margaret Brent High School, Helen, Md. in 1953. He worked as a salesman in the automotive parts industry and was well respected for his knowledge in this field. His places of employment included McKay’s Implement, Hayden Auto Supply, and Bussler’s Ford. He retired in 1997 and spent his time crabbing and fishing on his Key West boat, cheering on the Washington Redskins and Nationals as well as NASCAR racing, and providing his expertise on mechanical repairs for family and friends.

Bobby was married to Dorothy “Elaine” Wood Mattingly on Dec. 29, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mechanicsville, Md. They were married for over 57 years and have three children: Cheryl Mattingly Thuot (Pierre) of Hollywood, Md., the late Jerry Mattingly, and Brenda Mattingly of Annapolis, Md. He is survived by four grandchildren: Christopher Thuot (Miriam), Nicole Mattingly Kosky (Mike), Kelsey Mattingly, Danielle Thuot, and a great-grandson, John-Paul Thuot to whom he was known as “PopPop.” He is also survived by siblings Patsy Mattingly, Lily Mae Beck, J. Louis Mattingly, Jr., David Mattingly, Mary Linda Gass, and Jamie Mattingly. He was also a loving uncle to many nephews and nieces and shared a very special devotion with Tommy Bellere, Jr. and Kevin Bellere.

Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his sister Marian Bellere and his beloved aunt A. Naomi Mattingly.

The family received friends on Thursday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, May 1 at 11 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md. with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be: Christopher Thuot, Kevin Bellere, Larry Mattingly, Steve Lawrence, Keith Hewitt, and Rayner Blair. Honorary pallbearers are: Norris Shepherd, Jimmy Nelson, Donald J. Mattingly, Dick Hutson and Roger Bussler.

Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, Md. 20650, and / or ACTS (A Community That Shares) P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, Md. 20618.

Mary Alberta Heard-Kamm, 89 Mary Alberta HeardKamm, 89, of Hollywood, Md., passed away on April 27 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Aug. 27, 1925 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Madge Dean Guy and Elmer Guy. Mary was the loving wife of the late

Gary A. Kamm. Mary is survived by her children: Kenny Heard, Mary Ann Bean both of Hollywood, Md., 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md., and graduated from St. John’s School. Mary was a clerk in retail and was a member of Catholic Daughters.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayer recited at 7 p.m. by Father Keith Woods. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, Md. with Father Ray Schmidt officiating.

Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be: Chris Rawlings, David Johnson, Leonard Bean, Ralph Heard, Michael Johnson and Ronnie Bean. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Christie Heard-Rawlings, Karen Johnson, Cheryl Bean, and Michelle Bean. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, Md. 20636, and/or Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, Md. 20636.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Leroy Roger Richardson, Jr., 85 Leroy Roger Richardson, Jr., 85, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away Saturday, April 25 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 24, 1929 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late LeRoy Roger Richardson, Sr., and Vera Frances Cropper Richardson.

On Feb. 3, 1951, Roger married his beloved wife, Anna May Herriman Richardson in Washington, D.C. Together they celebrated over 64 wonderful years of marriage. He was a master plumber and worked in home improvement for many years. He also worked in real estate. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation, the Farm Bureau, and a past member of the Maryland National Guard.

In addition to his beloved wife, Roger is also survived by his children, Steven Wayne Richardson (Janet) of Hollywood, Md., David Brian Richardson of Leonardtown, Md., and Ellen Leigh Whitehouse (Rick) of Great Falls, Va.; seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his son, LeRoy Roger Richardson, III. Family received friends on Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 5 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Reverend Beverly Weatherly on Monday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 44078 St. Andrews Church Road, California, Md. 20619. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Robert Louis “Bobby” Mattingly, 79

Rose Cecelia Holt, 55 Rose Cecelia Holt, affectionately known as “Roceia”, 55 of Hollywood, Md., departed her life on April 27 at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her two loving children, Latasha and Kelvin, and family. Rose was born on June 10, 1959 to the late Carrie

Mason Holt and Francis Carter. She was educated in the St. Mary’s County Public School System.

When not spending time with her two children, Roceia enjoyed shopping from the QVC channel. She also enjoyed watching her favorite television shows, Good Times, Family Feud and The Young and the Restless.

In addition to her parents, Roceia was preceded in death by six siblings, Pauline Medley, Agnes Courtney, Arcadia Holt, James Patrick Holt, John Phillip Holt, and John Columbus Holt.

Roceia leaves to cherish her memories two beloved children, Latasha Morgan and Kelvin Morgan; two very special sisters, whom she loved dearly, Sara Holt and Evangeline Holt (Joe); two brothers, Robert Holt and David Holt (Tina); two special nieces, whom she cared for and loved as her own, Reasha Estep and Mekhia Chase; and the father of her children, Joseph Morgan.

In addition, she leaves behind eight special nieces and sixteen special nephews along with a host of other family and friends.

Family and friends united on Wednesday, May 6 for visitation at 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, Md. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md. Serving as pallbearers will be Jack Whitehouse, Christopher Whitehouse, Richard Curry, Patrick Whitehouse, Davis Herriman, and Richard Whitehouse.

Kennedy Abell will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 600, California, Md., 20619 and Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

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

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Dorothy Teresa Shavatt, 92 Dorothy Teresa Shavatt, 92 of Waldorf, Md., (formerly of St. Mary’s County, Md.) entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 29. Dorothy was born on Feb. 4, 1923 to the late William Lee Russell and Kathleen Abel Russell.

She was the loving mother of Katie Thompson, Russ Shavatt, Bernie Shavatt, Tom Shavatt, Frank Shavatt and Bill Shavatt. Dorothy is also survived by a devoted granddaughter/caregiver, Mary Mitchelltree, as well as a host of other grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchild; dear sister of Rose Harry and James Russell and the late Austin Russell, Lee Russell, Dickie Russell, Fadalies Russell and Helene Hoffman.

Visitation was from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment will be on Tuesday, May 12 at 1:45 p.m. at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.

Judith Marie “Judy” Ewell, 70 Judith Marie “Judy” Ewell, 70, of Hollywood, Md., died on Dec. 1 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, Md. Born on Nov. 4, 1944, in Randolph Field, Tex., she is the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Thomas Ewell and Louise Miller.

Judy enjoyed drawing, painting, listening to music, television and cheesecake.

She was a fan of Elvis Presley and Patrick Swayze. Her favorite place to travel was to Disney World in Orlando Florida, where she vacationed every year with her family.

She was a thrill seeker, the bigger the ride the better.

Judy is survived by her brother, Thomas Ewell, Jr. and “sister” Gail Shafer Ewell of Hollywood, MD; and her nieces Adrienne Casteen of Pisgah Forrest, NC and Kimberley Ewell of Morganza, MD. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A Graveside Service and Interment will be held on May 6 at 11 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery.

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

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

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Thomas H. Astlin, 73 Thomas H. Astlin, aka “Boots”, 73, of Golden Beach, Md. passed away on April 27.

Thomas was the youngest of four children born to parents James Walter and Mary Ellen Walsh-Astlin on June 22, 1941. He grew up in Washington, D.C. and met Cecelia Sandy in 1960. They married, had four children, and were united in marriage until his death. From a young age he loved bluegrass music, listening to Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs. As a blue collar worker, he started as a painter with a steady hand and excelled to a Superintendent for several construction and fire restoration companies. His favorite past times were watching westerns, reading about the civil war and history. He was always good for a laugh, a drink, a smoke and a joke. He was a good man, husband, father and grandfather.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Cecelia; his sons, Thomas Henry, Jr. and Joseph Stephen; daughter, Cindy AstlinSzoczei; son-in-law, Steven G. Szoczei; and granddaughter, Baylie Anjanette Szoczei. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Walter Astlin and Mary Ellen Walsh-Astlin; brothers, James and Robert Astlin; sister, Mary Pat Spindle; and daughter, Anjanette “Angie” Astlin.

A life celebration and service will be held on May 9 at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home in Charlotte Hall, Md. from noon to 2 p.m. with a reception following.

Donations on behalf of the Astlin family can be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

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Ann Christine O’Connor, 86, of California, Md., formerly of Croton-onHudson, N.Y., passed away April 23, at her residence.

Born on Dec. 26, 1928 in New York City, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Louis Keemle and Tomme Cousins.

Ann was married to Bernard Patrick O’Connor from Oct. 13, 1950 until his passing in 2006. Ann was creative and talented, with a flair for interior design and calligraphy. She enjoyed reading, attending plays and operas, and listening to classical music. She was also a member of the Croton Literary and Bocce Society. Her family was her greatest pride and joy, and her home in Croton was frequently filled with relatives celebrating holidays and family occasions.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Mary Long (Darryl) of California, Md. and her granddaughters, Samantha Long and Amanda Long. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Eunice Keemle.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a funeral service celebrated at 11 a.m., at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA, 10819 Courthouse Drive, Fredericksburg, Va. 22408, or online at www.aspca.org/.

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

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

William Douglas McCarthy, Sr., 75 William Douglas McCarthy, Sr., 75, of Avenue, Md. died April 28 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. He was born on Jan. 14, 1940 in Malden-on-the Hudson, N.Y. to the late Vera Liberty McCarthy.

Doug was employed

by Word Publishing as a Regional Sales Manager with over 36 years of dedicated service until his retirement in 2003. He was also employed by Word Records, a Christian music company. On June 12, 2004, Doug married his beloved wife, Donna McCarthy at Leonardtown Baptist Church in Leonardtown, Md. Together they celebrated over 10 wonderful years of marriage together. He was a history enthusiast and enjoyed studying the presidents. His other hobbies included working in his rose garden, boating, crabbing, listening to music, and socializing with his many friends. His most memorable trip was to Greece and England. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Leonardtown Baptist Church and served as past treasurer for over 6 years and on

the Men’s Ministry. He was also a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Avenue, Md. He was a member of Gideon’s.

He also served as a past Deacon and Elder for the Fourth Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his wife, Doug is survived by his children, William Douglas “Bill” McCarthy, Jr. (Cheryl), of New Bern, N.C.; Timothy Chad McCarthy (Aundria) of Fairfax, Va.; his step-children Deborah Macy (Bill Bennett) of Ellicott City, Md.; and Jennifer Tsapatsaris (Dino) of Wyckoff, N.J.; his brother, John McCarthy (Penny) of Saugerties, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren, Caela McCarthy, Isabella McCarthy, Daniel McCarthy, Gracie McCarthy, Liliana McCarthy, Ryan McCarthy, Hannah McCarthy, Reid McCarthy, Seth Macy, Bryce Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Lee Tsapatsaris, Evan Tsapatsaris, Melina Tsapatsaris and Alex Tsapatsaris; his niece, Lisa McCarthy, and two nephews, Christopher McCarthy and Patrick McCarthy.

He is preceded in death by his mother.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, with a Funeral Service celebrated by Pastor Allen Acker at Leonardtown Baptist Church, 23520 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Pastor Acker will be assisted by the Rev. Dr. Kathy Price and the Rev. Harry T. Harper of All Saints Episcopal Church, Oakley. On Saturday, May 9, family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated at 11 a.m.by Dr. Robert M. Norris, Pastor, at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, Md. 20816. On Monday, May 11, interment will be held at Kastbaan Cemetery in Saugerties, N.Y. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul McLendon, Lou Sierra, Charlie Reynolds, Glen Taylor, Chip Burton, Scott Colvin and Don King.

Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 21569 Oakley Road, P.O. Box 307, Avenue, Md. 20609.

Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Hunter’s Association, Ducks Unlimited, and a volunteer for the Maryland Special Olympics.

In addition to his beloved wife, George is also survived by his children, Michele Earman (Jason) of Hollywood, Md., Jerry Weston, Jr. (Rhonda) of Mechanicsville, Md., and PJ Phipps (April) of (city/state); his siblings, Barbara Lowery, Linda Alvey (Larry), Connie Seaman (Glenn), Debbie Ledford (Lee), Mary Philyaw (Cliff), Patricia Morgan (Roger), and Bryan Morgan (Michelle); 16 grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Olivia Lucas, his brother-in-law, Raymond Mead; his sister-in-law, Elaine Bush (Ricky); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Family will receive friends for George’s Life Celebration on Thursday, May 7 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Joe Orlando at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Life Enrichment, 20589 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, Md. 20636.

Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

George Henry Morgan, Jr., 62 George Henry Morgan, Jr., 62, of Lexington Park, Md. died May 1 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. He was born on Jan. 1, 1953 in Lexington Park, Md. to George Henry Morgan, Sr. of Charlotte Hall, Md. and Audrey M. Montgomery of Leonardtown, Md..

George married his beloved wife, Carrie Morgan on Dec. 30, 2009 in Hollywood, Md. Together, they celebrated over 5 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed by the Center of Life Enrichment as a caring and dedicated bus driver serving people with special needs.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and cheering on the Baltimore Ravens football team. He had a special fondness for helping people with special needs.

However, his greatest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren.

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Lilianna Jubilee Smith, 10 days Lilianna Jubilee Smith, 10 days old, of Lexington Park, Md. died April 30 at Med Star St. Mary’s Hospital.

She was born on April 20 to John W. Smith, IV and Dominique Smith of Lexington Park, Md. Lilianna is survived by her sister Lucia Smith, paternal grandparents, Rev. John and Djuna Smith of California, Md., maternal grandparents, David and Diana Cardenas of Mesa, Ariz., paternal great grandparents, Robert and Jerilan Rochester of Barclay, Md. and maternal great grandmother, Gloria Garcia of San Jose, Calif., three aunts, Jael Smith, Gabriella Cardenas, Shai-Anne Smith and one uncle, Elias Cardenas.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P. A. 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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CSM Robotics Earn Top-10 Spot in World Championship

Talons Advance Past Top U.S. Engineering Universities Rice, Michigan State, Purdue

The College of Southern Maryland robotics team, the Talons, returned from the 2015 VEX U World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, April 18 ranked 10 out of 54 teams and with their first playoff appearance in the team’s four-year history.

The Talons beat out teams from top four-year U.S. engineering universities Rice, Michigan State and Purdue as well as teams from Bahrain, Mexico, Spain, Canada, Brazil and Puerto Rico.

“As community college students, the team make-up is constantly changing, and adjustments in team roles are the norm. Team roles include programming, mechanical, CAD (computer aided design) and outreach coordination, with some students serving multiple roles,” said Professor Bernice Brezina, who along with Director of Student Success Ronda Jacobs is a faculty advisor.

Team Captain John Hamel of Mechanicsville, an engineering major, provides leadership and ensures the team follows a sound engineering design process throughout the season; Secretary/Treasurer Allison DeCarlo of Charlotte Hall, a business administration major, manages the team’s budget and schedule, and coordinates the team’s volunteer activities; John Ingram of Leonardtown, an engineering major, is a current Robobees FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team mentor, who brought his experience with high school robotics and CAD expertise to the college team; Ryan Achterberg of Lusby, an engineering major, is a graduate of Calvert Career Center where he acquired manufacturing and CAD skills that he applied to improve the robot designs; Jonathan Frank of Indian Head, a business administration major, led the game strategy plans and managed the small robot project; and Cody Graham of Great Mills, an engineering major, was the lead programmer and mechanical designer for the large robot, said Brezina.

VEX U Championship judges presented the Talons with the “Community Award” for demonstrating strong community building skills through the team’s efforts to change their community’s perception and support for technology education.

“Team members are involved with CSM’s STEM outreach programs throughout the year.

Their support includes robotics competitions for elementary, middle, and high school teams, volunteering as inspectors, referees, judges and match control for the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) qualifier tournament, VEX IQ tournament, CSM LEGO Championship, and the middle and high school VEX Robotics leagues.

They are particularly proud of their work helping to get the two VEX leagues off the ground and still growing with 34 high school teams and 19 middle school teams participating this year,” said Brezina. “They volunteered at all four league play sessions, and coordinated and ran the middle school championship. They also served as referees, judges and match control officials at the VEX IQ division, Maryland State Championship.”

Prior to the start of the 2014-15 academic year, the team supported kick-off events by explaining game rules to local kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and mentors. Behind the scenes, they assembled the LEGO mission mod-

CSM robotics team, the Talons, with members, from left, Jonathan Frank of Indian Head, John Hamel of Mechanicsville, Ryan Achterberg of Lusby, Cody Graham of Great Mills, John Ingram of Leonardtown and Allison DeCarlo of Charlotte Hall, were presented the Community Award demonstrating strong community building skills through the team’s efforts to change their community’s perception and support for technology education.

els for the competition tables. Additionally, the team hosted the VEX U Qualifier that they competed in at CSM. Most of the team members plan to transfer to the University of Maryland (UMD), A. James Clark School of Engineering to complete their bachelor’s degree through the partnership between CSM, UMD, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in St. Mary’s County. The partnership allows students to take the majority of their classes in Southern Maryland while participating in a cooperative education program with NAWCAD. Some of the Talons participate in CSM’s STEM Scholars program, as well as the Student Math League sponsored by the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, AMATYC. The CSM Math Team leads the state of Maryland following the first round, with the high score in the state held by Graham.

Support of the Talons comes from CSM’s Student Association which has provided funds to support registration fees, volunteer activities and travel expenses as well as through STEM program sponsors including, CSM Foundation, The Patuxent Partnership, BAE Systems and PNC Foundation.

For information on robotics and STEM Competing in the 2015 VEX U World Championship April 16-18 in Louisville, Kentucky, were events at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/STEM. Press Release from CSM

members of the College of Southern Maryland Talons robotics club, from left, John Ingram of Leonardtown, John Hamel of Mechanicsville, Jonathan Frank of Indian Head, Cody Graham of Great Mills and Ryan Achterberg of Lusby.

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22 May 2015, Cedar Point Golf Course, NAS Pax River The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to raise money for student participation in SkillsUSA regional, state and national competitions. The SkillsUSA Championships is the showcase for the best career and technical students in the nation. Every dollar donated goes directly to student participation in SkillsUSA. Registration for each player is $75 which covers green fees, cart, on-course refreshments and lunch. A donation to SkillsUSA is also included in the fee.To reserve a spot (foursome or individual), please provide the following information via mail to The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center or email BJSKINNER@SMCPS.ORG

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CSM Athletics Director Earns Under Armour Athletic Director of Year for Junior, Community Colleges College of SouthRegion XX womern Maryland Stuen’s director. She dent Life and Athcurrently serves as letics Lead Director the co-chair for fiMichelle Ruble was nance and budget, named Under Armour and is also a memAthletic Director of ber of championship the Year for Junior events and sports and Community Coldistricting division 1 leges. She will receive committees. the award during the She is the current National AssociaMaryland JUCO tion of Collegiate DiVolleyball Liaison. rectors of Athletics In 2011, Ruble was (NACDA) luncheon named to the execuJune 17 in Orlando, tive committee of the Florida.

National Alliance of Ruble was hired as Two-Year College CSM’s head volleyAthletic Adminisball coach in 1991. trators (NATYCAA) She became the coland in 2014 she was lege’s athletic direcelected to a twotor in 2001 and was year term as second named CSM’s direc- CSM Student Life and Athletics Lead Director vice president for tor of Student Life women of the NaMichelle Ruble and Athletics in 2007. tional Junior College Photo Courtesy of CSM As a volleyball Athletic Association player while at Elon (NJCAA).

University, in North Carolina, Ruble Locally, she has served on the board of was a three-year captain and an Aca- the Zonta Club of Charles County. She demic All-American. She earned a graduated with the 2014 class of Leaderbachelor’s degree in public and business ship Southern Maryland. administration from Elon and a master’s “From the time Michelle joined degree from the College of Notre Dame CSM as head volleyball coach in 1991 of Maryland. to her current role as director of Student During Ruble’s 20 years of service Life and Athletics, her dedication and enas CSM’s head volleyball coach, the thusiasm for excellence has inspired our team had an impressive record with two student-athletes as well as our coaching Maryland Junior College Athletic Con- staff,” said CSM Vice President of Stuference Championships. The team ex- dent and Instructional Support Dr. Bill perienced success at the national level Comey. with Ruble at the helm ranking as high as 10th in the nation. Ruble finished out Press Release from CSM her tenure with a record of 386-220.

Ruble joined the NJCAA board of directors in 2002 when she was elected

St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel to Meet on May 13, 2015 The St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2015 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Assistant Superintendent’s

Conference Room, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For more information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32247.

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Registration Now Open for Exhibitors & Sponsors for Annual Community Health Fair: The Way to Wellness Calling all vendors and sponsors!

Now is the time to begin planning your participation at this year’s St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services Health Fair: The Way to Wellness. This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 30, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD. Several opportunities exist for companies & non-profit organizations to participate as exhibitors, presenters or sponsors at the Health Fair. Attendance at this annual community event has increased each year. The 2014 event drew over 800 visitors and more are expected to attend this year. The Health Fair fea-

tures a variety of comprehensive health screenings and wellness information will be provided.

Sponsors may participate by making a monetary donation or offering door prizes. Sponsors will be recognized in all available marketing releases if your commitment is received by fax or mail prior to June 30, 2015. Your sponsorship is still needed after that date, but recognition opportunities will be limited.

For more information call Jennifer Stone at 301-475-4200, ext. 1073 or log on to the Health Fair’s webpage at www. stmarysmd.com/aging/healthfair.asp or the Health Fair Facebook page at www. facebook.com/WaytoWellness.

Kimbro Highlights CCA Meeting Shawn Kimbro, author, blogger, and noted Chesapeake Bay light tackle angler, will highlight the May meeting of the Patuxent River Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. He will discuss “Post Spawn Patterns for Chesapeake Stripers” on Monday, May 18, at Kingfisher’s Restaurant in Solomons.

Kimbro has written two books on

fishing the Chesapeake and produces the blog, “Chesapeake Light Tackle.”

He will have his most recent book, The Right Stuff: Gear and Attitudes for Trophy Light Tackle Fishing, for sale at the meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Food can be ordered from the Kingfisher’s menu starting at 6 p.m.

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Memorial Day Closing All branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

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Book Discussion at Leonardtown The Leonardtown branch will hold a book discussion on Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. The book to be discussed is ‘Lila’ by Marilynne Robinson. Copies of the book are available through the library.

Introduction to the Internet class Lexington Park branch will hold an Introduction to the Internet class on Thursday, May 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn terminology, basic features, and how to navigate the Internet. Pick up tips on browsing and evaluating websites in order to make your browsing experience more successful. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration is required.

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Kicking Off The 2015 Season!

This year will be an exciting one at Historic Sotterley Plantation as we begin our 2015 tour season, kick-off our popular annual events, present the impressive Speaker Series line-up, and offer the best at our weekly Farmer’s Market!

Guided & Audio Tour Season: May 1 – October 31 Self-Guided Grounds Tours: Available year round Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tours: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

Sundays: 11:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tours: Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

Mondays: Closed to the public Sotterley Farmer’s Market, now in its second year, will run every Saturday from May 23 through September 26 from 8 a.m. – Noon, rain or shine.

This is a producer only Farmer’s Market featuring the best homegrown and handcrafted items from our Southern Maryland community!

Visitors need only to check in at the Visitor Center, then they can enjoy

themselves hiking and touring the site – and remember that Sotterley members get in free! Your furry friends are welcome on our nature trails (on a leash, please)!

For pricing, event information, and special closing dates, please visit: www.sotterley.org. Visit us soon and often!

At the close of the 2014 season last October, we were thrilled to learn that Historic Sotterley Plantation was listed as one of the Top 25 Historic Homes in America by Traditional Home magazine! According to the magazine, this selection focused “on 25 estates, in all regions of the country, with unique visual appeal – homes whose lives are as fascinating as those of the original owners. These homes may have stately architecture, sumptuous interiors, eclectic style, gorgeous grounds, history – or, usually, a combination.” To view the article online, please go to: traditionalhome.com/greatestates.

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Fossil Enthusiasts Welcome on May 25 and 26

The Calvert Marine Museum Fossil Club and the FOSSIL Project present the Citizen Scientist Symposium for Fossil Enthusiasts on Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26 at the Calvert Marine Museum. The program begins at 9 a.m. in the Harms Gallery.

Citizen Science invites amateur scientists to be involved in important research. The Symposium offers an exciting opportunity for members of the fossil collecting community to learn about recording their finds, the local paleontology of Calvert Cliffs, how this compares to other locations across the globe, and how amateurs have greatly enhanced the collections of the Calvert Marine Museum Paleontology Department.

The public is invited to free lectures as part of the Symposium. On Monday, May 25, Rob Weems will present Calvert Cliffs Stratigraphy at 10 a.m. Following at 11 a.m., Dave Bohaska will present Field Notes: Best Practices. On Tuesday, May 26, Stephen Godfrey and John Nance will present Amateur Contributions to Paleontology at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., Bruce McFadden will present Relating Calvert Cliffs to Panama.

For complete details about the Symposium, visit the website at www.bit.ly// CMMFossilClub.

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St. Michael’s School is sponsoring:

Community Yard Sale When: May 30 * 8am-1pm Rain Date: June 6 * 8am-1pm Where: St. Michael’s School, Ridge MD Table Rental: Indoor tables: $25 for an 8’ table Outdoor tables: $10 for an 8’ table - drive right up to your table to unload ****You can rent multiple tables**** Contact Sara Cooper for more details Sscooper8@aol.com 240-925-1833 Photo Courtesy of CMM Photo Courtesy of Kate Jones

50th Anniversary Open House Saturday, May 16 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wade in the water...Climb the tower...Touch the wildlife …and discover how the Bay has changed in half a century.

Free parking with online registration. $10/car for drop-ins.

Sign up at www.serc.si.edu.

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647 Contees Wharf Road • Edgewater, MD 21037 • 443-482-2200 • Visiting Hours: Mon. – Sat., 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Closed Sun. and federal holidays.

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McDaniel College Sophomore Kaitlynn-Marie Strickland Cendañ of Great Mills Received a Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award

Kaitlynn-Marie Strickland Cendañ of Great Mills (20634), was among more than 30 McDaniel College students who received Duke of Edinburgh awards at a ceremony at the college on May 4. Cendañ is a sophomore at McDaniel and earned a silver award.

The Duke of Edinburgh silver and bronze awards are given to those students who completed a four-step self-develop-

ment program dedicated to achievement in community service, physical fitness, special skills and adventurous journey.

McDaniel is one of the first colleges in Maryland to embrace this program, founded in 1956 by Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

For more information about McDaniel College, visit www.mcdaniel.edu.

Pets of the Week Luci and Desi!

Lucy and Desi are 5 weeks old and will be ready for adoption in roughly 3 weeks. They were taken in by Feral Cat Rescue when they were about 10 days old along with their mother so they have been around humans since they were tiny babies.

They are super friendly and are looking for their forever home.

They cost $125 each and will be spayed or neutered, dewormed, combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, and microchipped.

This will also include 3 distemper vaccines at ages 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks.

If you would like to adopt them, please fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org.

If you are feeding cats that are not spayed or neutered, please email Diane at diane@feralcatrescuemd.org for spay/neuter grants and traps.

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Commissioners Declare May Mental Health Awareness Month Recognizing the role mental health plays in every individual’s overall physical health and emotional well – being, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County took time to focus on the issue of mental health during a special proclamation ceremony prior to their weekly business meeting.

The Commissioners, along with the National Mental Health Association and its partners, observe Mental Health Awareness Month each May to raise awareness of mental health.

It’s predicted that mental illness will strike one in five adults and children in a given year, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or economic status.

“An estimated two-thirds of adults and young people who suffer from mental health disorders are not receiving the help they require,” said Commissioner Tom Jarboe (1st district).

“The cost of untreated and mistreated mental illnesses and addictive disorders to American businesses, govern-

ments and families has grown to more than $100 billion annually.”

Advocates say, with effective treatment, individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives.

In proclaiming May Mental Health Awareness Month, commissioners urged citizens, government agencies, private and public institutions, businesses and schools to recommit to increasing the community’s understanding of mental health and the need for appropriate and accessible services for those with mental health disorders.

Photos from the ceremony can be found on the county’s flickr photostream at http://www.f lickr.com/photos/stmaryscountygovernment/sets/. Media outlets may publish photos from the photostream with the mandatory courtesy: “Photo courtesy St. Mary’s County Public Information Office.”

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Sail Solomons Under New Management

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Jeff Carlsen has been sailing all his life, starting when he was 4-years-old sailing on Lake Michigan and continuing when he moved to Southern Maryland in 1996. He spent two years living aboard with his family. Two years ago, Carlsen began teaching at Sail Solomons and, as of this year, has transitioned to running Sail Solomons and making a living doing what he loves.

Running Sail Solomons is “sailing and entrepreneurship all in one,” Carlsen said.

Former owners Andy and Lisa Batchelor started Sail Solomons in 2007. They remain involved in the school and they have been helpful in making the transition to a new owner smooth, Carlsen said.

Sail Solomons has a course for everyone, Carlsen said. There is an Introduction to Sailing class, two different two-day learn to sail classes, coastal navigation and piloting classes and more. Classes range from two-hours to a week or more. During the summer, Sail Solomons holds classes right in Solomons. In the winter, Sail Solomons heads south with weeklong

Caribbean cruises. An individual can go from their first time stepping on a boat to earning their American Sailing Association and Coast Guard certifications. Sail Solomons specializes in adult classes.

All instructors are certified with years of experience sailing, Carlsen said. Classes are designed to give students personalized attention working on the skills they are most interested in.

“Pretty much, if it’s a sailboat, we do it,” Carlsen said.

Sail Solomons has fleet of eight boats, allowing students to get experience on boats of all sizes. Some boats are available to rent, giving new skippers an opportunity to try living aboard.

If an individual already has a boat, or is in the market for one, instructors will go out and help them sail their boat back and give them instruction on the particulars for their own boat.

For more information, visit sailsi.com, email info@sailsi.com, or call 410-326-4917. Sail Solomons is located at 245 C Street in Solomons. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Historic Mountain Motor Nationals at MDIR Gates will open Saturday at 9 a.m. and time trials will start at 10 a.m. Qualifying will resume also on Saturday for Pro Mods, The Wild Bunch, Outlaw Drag Radial, X275, and Ultra Street at noon, and 2 p.m. 1st round for Pro Mods, The Wild Bunch, Outlaw Drag Radial, X275, and Ultra Street will start at 5 p.m.

Admission is only $20 on Friday, $25 on Saturday, you can get a 2-Day pass for $40 and kids 6-11 are just $5 per day.

MDIR will be closed this Sunday for Mother’s Day. For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.RaceMDIR.com.

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Williams 97th Comes in Potomac Debut

Strictly Stock feature finish 1.John Hardesty 2.Ed Pope Sr. 3. Nabil Guffey 4. JJ Silvious 5.Greg Mattingly 6.

Johnny Hardesty 7. Jimmy Suite 8. Drew Payne

U-Car feature finish 1.Mikey Latham 2. Corey Swaim 3.

Jeremy Pilkerton 4. Jamie Marks 5. Sam Raley 6. John Molesberry 7.DJ Powell 8.

Brian Coe 9. Savannah Windsor 10. DJ Stotler

Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Korey Downs 2. Tommy Wagner Jr. 3. John Burch 4. Ray Reed 5. Greg Morgan 6. Billy Crouse 7.Matt Stewart 8.

Buddy Dunagan 9. Yogi Pope 10. Gage Perkins 11. Jordan Pilkerton 12. Jonathan Raley 13. Ed Pope 14. Sidney Johnson 15.

Ryan Clemet DQ 16. Jerry Deason DQ

Limited Late Model feature finish 1.David Williams 2. Daryl Hills 3.Tyler Emory 4. Bruce Kane 5. Kerry King Sr. 6. Kyle Lear 7. Brandon Long 8.

James Sparks 9. Jimmy Richards 10.

Eddie Drury III 11. Derrick Quade 12.

Matt Tarbox 13. Dallas Richards 14. Kurt Zimmerman

Street Stock feature finish 1.Mike Franklin 2. Troy Kassiris 3.

Chuck Bowie 4. Lloyd Deans 5. Scott Wilson 6. Dale Reamy 7. Jonny Oliver 8.

Billy Hill

Wagner Jr. was second with John Burch, Ray Reed and Greg Morgan completing the top-five.

John Hardesty became a repeat winner with his second win of the season in the 15lap Strictly Stock feature. Hardesty snared the race lead from Greg Mattingly on lapfour and held off a hard charging Ed Pope Sr. to preserve the win. Nabil Guffey, JJ Silvious and Greg Mattingly trailed.

Mikey Latham became the third different winner of the young season with his victory in the 15-lap U-Car feature. Jeremy Pilkerton lead the first eight-laps before Latham slid by to grab the lead on the ninth-circuit and would then hold off a fast closing Corey Swaim to take the win. Pilkerton held on for third with Jamie Marks and Sam Raley rounding out the top-five.

Mechanicsville Md.’s David Williams took a step toward reaching his 100thcareer feature win with his victory in last Friday nights 30-lap Limited Late Model feature at Potomac speedway. The win for Williams, a former five-time Potomac Late Model champion, was his first Potomac win since 2013 and his overall 97th in his storied career.

Brandon Long and Daryl Hills brought the field to the initial green-flag of the event with Hills surging into the top-spot as the mob raced off turn-two. As Hills lead, third-starting David Williams settled into second and went after Hills. The lead duo raced side by side for several laps until Williams broke free to assume the race lead on lap-nine. Williams would go on to lead the final 21-circuits but would have to fight off a last lap charge from eventual runnerup Daryl Hills to post his 35th career division feature win. “It’s good to be back.”

Williams stated in his post-race interview.

“We took some time off last season and when Sommey (Lacey) asked me about

driving his car this season, I knew it was a good time to get back into it.” Superb track conditions aided in Williams winning effort. “This is the raciest surface around.”

Said Williams. “The track changed a bit during the feature and I had to adjust by going to the bottom,but this team gives me a great race car and I’m happy to get a win for them.” Defending track champion Tyler Emory was third, Bruce Kane took fourth with Kerry King Sr. rounding out the topfive. Heats went to Williams and Derrick Quade.

Current point leader Mike Franklin drove to his second win in a row and third of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock main. Franklin, who started eighth, wrestled the race lead from defending track champion Troy Kassiris on the 13th-lap and would pace the final three-circuits to secure the win. Chuck Bowie was third, Lloyd Deans was fourth with Scott Wilson filling the front-five.

Korey Downs drove a masterful race to score his first-career Potomac feature win in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature. Downs, would start on the pole and lead all 15-laps to score the break-through win. Tommy

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Franklin Scores Street Stock Hat-Trick

This Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, be a part of MDIR history at the largest ever running of the 37th annual Mountain Motor Nationals.

The event will feature the NEOPMA Pro Mods on the 1/4 mile, The Wild Bunch, Outlaw Drag Radial, X275 and Ultra Street!

There will be a $5,000 to win guaranteed bracket race each day for Top ET, along with MDIR’s full Speed Unlimited ET Series on Saturday.

Gates will open on Friday at 3 p.m. and Top ET time trials will start at 4 p.m. with eliminations starting at 7 p.m. There will be 1 qualifying session on Friday night for Pro Mod, The Wild Bunch, Outlaw Drag Radial, X275, and Ultra Street at 8 p.m.

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May, Month Long Kicking off the 2015 Season!

Historic Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) – Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year will be an exciting one at Historic Sotterley Plantation as we begin our 2015 tour season, kick-off our popular annual events, present the impressive Speaker Series lineup, and offer the best at our weekly Farmer’s Market!

Guided & Audio Tour Season: May 1st – October 31st Self-Guided Grounds Tours: Available year round Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm Tours: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Sundays: 11:45 am - 4 pm Tours: Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm Visitors need only to check in at the Visitor Center, then they can enjoy themselves hiking and touring the site – and remember that Sotterley members get in free! Your furry friends are welcome on our nature trails (on a leash, please)!

For pricing, event information, and special closing dates, please visit: www.sotterley.org . Visit us soon and often!

Mondays: Closed to the public Registration for Camp The House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) Register for CAMP: Dance Discovery! All students ages 6-12 welcome.

Everyday July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.

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 Days: Wednesdays Time: 7 to 7:45 pm Fee: $45 (6 weeks) Basic Obedience Start: April 13 and Ends: May 25 Days: Mondays Time: 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 Days: Wednesdays Time: 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) 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. The Gallery may be reached at 301-4753130 and the web address is www.northendgallery.org.

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, family 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 online 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 Community Concert Series Recording Artist/Songwriter “Eric Scott” LIVE In Concert Waldorf SDA Church (11245 Berry Rd., Waldorf) – 7 p.m. www.ericscottmusic.com Free to the public! Featuring Special Guest Artist Hope w/Grace 301-645-8835 • www.waldorfsda.org Info: Contact Todd Fong jsat12@ netzero.com Field Trip Backyard Birders Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s Counties – All day Backyard Birders, Beginners and New members your time is valuable to us and the birds as well; this is a great way to learn how to identify and count birds while gathering data and information needed to help save and protect our birds. Please contact your county coordinator as indicated below: Calvert: Sue Hamilton, 410-586-1494, ldsquaw0@gmail.com Charles: George Jett, 410-741-9129, gmjett@verizon.net Prince George’s: Fred Fallon, 301249-1518, fwfallon@earthlink.net St. Mary’s: Patty Craig, 301-8725670, walelu67@yahoo.com Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) 7 pm A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Elgin Perry, will be held on Saturday, May 9 at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for the whole family! If

you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Fee is $20 per person. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register.

8th Annual Calvert Arts Festival All Saints’ Episcopal Church (21569 Oakley Rd, Avenue) – 11 a.m. to 6 pm Sample the best Patuxent Wine Trail wines (at the gate $15 fee), includes souvenir tasting glass, at the 8th Annual Calvert Arts Festival Saturday, 9 May, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church. No admission fee to shop from outstanding local juried artisans. Delicious food, live entertainment, children’s crafts, raffles & more. Tour our 1692 church & labyrinth. Rain or shine! $ave money; reserve your wine glass at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/694744. Age verified for wine tasting by picture ID at festival. Proceeds benefit parish & community projects. Plenty of free parking, intersection Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland, Md. Formerly Calvert Wine & Arts Festival.

Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day Breakfast St. Francis Church Hall (21370 Newtown Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 8: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Knight of Columbus, St. Francis Xavier council #10975 will sponsor a Mother’s Day breakfast.

Menu: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes plain and blueberry and sausage gravy with biscuits, coffee, water and fruit juice Cost: Free will donation All proceeds to assist the Church and community work of the Saint Francis Xavier council.

Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What a better way to say ‘You’re Special’ than a relaxing cruise and brunch aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison. Preregistration required.

Adults $25, children 12 and under $15.

Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register.

Mother’s Day Evening Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) – 5 to 6:30 p.m.

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A perfect ending to Mom’s special day. Heavy hors d’oeuvres served aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison.

Preregistration required. Adults $25, children 12 and under $15. Call 410326-2042, ext. 41 to register.

Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat 2nd District VFD & Rescue Squad Auxiliary (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee) – 8 to 11 a.m.

Sunday, May 10, Mothers Day; Cost for adults is $8, children from age 6 – 12 is $4, and children 5 and under are free; Menu consists of scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Hot Biscuits, Creamed Chipped Beef, Spiced Applesauce, Grits, Assorted Juices, milk and coffee; For more information call 301-994-9999

Monday, May 11 Pax River Quilters Guild Good Samaritan Lutheran Church (20850 Langely Rd., Lexington Park) 6:30 p.m.

Pax River Quilters Guild - the next monthly meeting will be held Monday, May 11. The meeting features guest speaker Terry Chapman with her presentation “Tips, Fix-Its and Crazy Quilts”, a perfectionist’s way of fixes, tips and time savers. There is a $5 fee for non-members. Pax River Quilters Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization and is open to the public. Visit our website www.paxriverquiltguild.com.

Tuesday, May 12 Crazy Quilt Workshop St. George’s Episcopal Church (19167 Poplar Hill Ln, Valley Lee) - Daylong Tues. May 12, there will be a Crazy Quilt workshop at St. George’s Episcopal Church. Contact Kimberly at kimbirdyjones@me.com for supply list and class fee. New members and guest welcome. Pax River Quilters Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization and is open to the public. Visit our website www.paxriverquiltguild.com.

Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Ship Shape. On boats there are triangle sails, circle shaped windows, and rectangle doors to go below. What other shapes can we find? Free dropin program for children 18-months to three years and their caregivers.

Wednesday, May 13 Governor Marvin Mandel 95th Birthday Celebration Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel (700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore) – 5:30 pm Tickets $200. Contact Bruce Bereano at (410) 267-0410.

Thursday, May 14 Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons)

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Ship Shape. On boats there are triangle sails, circle shaped windows, and rectangle doors to go below. What other shapes can we find? Free dropin program for children 18-months to three years and their caregivers.

Friday, May 15 St. Mary’s County NARFE Chapter 969 May Luncheon Meeting Olde Breton Inn (21890 Society Hill Rd, Leonardtown) – 11:30 a.m.

The next Luncheon/Meeting of The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), St. Mary’s Chapter 969, is on Friday, May 15. In addition to a full course lunch prepared by Bailey’s Catering Service, a very important session will be presented to help you prepare your family with necessary information they will need when you are gone: Information Dossier to Leave Your Family –presented by Geneva Leon. Reservations are required; if you have not already confirmed reservations, please contact Bev at 301752-1131 by Wednesday, May 13. The Luncheon/Meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. and is held at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown. The cake raffle will also take place at this meeting. Not a member? Contact Geneva Leon for membership details 301-8845112. Check us out on Facebook and like our page! www.facebook.com/ NARFEMD969StMarys

Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee Annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Maritime Institute (692 Maritime Blvd, Linthicum Heights) – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

For tickets, call (410)798-7817 Keynote Speaker: Senator Barbara Mikulski

Saturday, May 16 Bugeye Ball Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) – 7 p.m Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, and gaming at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball. Museum is closed. No Wm. B. Tennison cruises scheduled.

United Democratic Women of Maryland Quarterly Meeting & Luncheon Mamma Lucia’s (862 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10:30 a.m. - meeting, noon - luncheon Cost: $20. For information, go to calvertdemocrats.us3.list-manage. com or call Ginny Beauchamp at (301) 943-8300.

Yard Sale 7th District VFD Firehouse (21660 Colton Point Rd., Avenue) – 7 to 11 a.m.

The 7th District Vfd Auxiliary will be having an outside Yard Sale Saturday May 16. Tables can be rented for $10, additional tables $7.

To rent a table or for information call 301-769-2016 or 301-769-4042 Rain date will be May 23.

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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ProClaiming thE ChangElEss word in a Changing world.

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St. John's Anglican Church

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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A Play for Mom

MOMologues: The Original Comedy About Motherhood

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Right in time for Mother’s Day, New Direction Community Theater Presents “MOMologues: The Original Comedy About Motherhood” by Lisa Rafferty, Stefanie Cloutier and Sheila Eppolito.

The play covers all stages of motherhood, from pregnancy to labor, the first

days with a new infant, keeping up with toddlers, and seeing a child off to school for the first time.

The theater had another play planned, but not enough men auditioned, according to MOMologues director Keith Mervine. Instead of scrapping the play, the troupe decided to work with what they had – a number of female actors and a play celebrating moms.

The play is relatable for mothers and fathers, said Stage Manger and Producer DiDi Olney.

Tickets are $12 for regular admission and $10 for seniors. MOMologues will run May 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and May 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. The play will be at the Long Beach Community Center.

For more information, visit ndctheater.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Monday, May 11

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Team Trivia

Twist (22608 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park) – 6 to 9 p.m.

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 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

Wednesday, May 13 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

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

Karaoke Applebee’s (2141 General’s Highway, Annapolis) – 9 p.m.

Thursday, May 14 Ladies Night, Trivia and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 7 p.m.

Not of Modern Jazz Quartet

Team Trivia

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

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

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

Dylan Galvin

The Piranhas

Tequila Grill (30320 Triangle Dr, Charlotte Hall) – 7 to 10 p.m.

Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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

Mercy Creek

Tracy Allen

MOMologues: An Original Comedy About Motherhood by Lisa Rafferty, Stefanie Cloutier and Sheila Eppolito.

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 Swing Away Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

Photos by Sarah Miller

Friday, May 15 DJ Dave Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

The Craze Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 16 Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) 7 to 10 p.m.

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

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

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

Games

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CLUES ACROSS

1. William the Conquerer’s birth city 5. Expired 9. Muslim greeting 11. Hangs cloth in loose folds 13. -__, denotes past 14. Jog 16. Ocean shore 17. Promotion of a product 18. The Constitution State 20. Russian space station 22. Paper mulberry bark cloth 23. Fiddler crabs 24. Drunkards 27. Domestic hog 28. Before 29. Papua New Guinea monetary unit 31. Existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul 33. V.P. Quayle 34. Expression of surprise 35. Declares untrue 38. Corn dough 40. Ocean 41. Supply with men 42. Spring tides

44. Spooky month 45. To tie in Spanish 47. Possessed 49. Br. Architect Wren 54. Prosecutor for a district 55. Tribal chieftains 56. Fulfill a command 58. Location of White House 59. Happy facial gestures 60. Cheap showy jewelry or ornament 62. Over again 63. Inhabitants of ancient Media

CLUES DOWN

1. Coarse woolen braid 2. Gangster Capone 3. Ingest 4. Drug enforcement officer (slang) 5. Expression of annoyance 6. Romanian capital until 1861 7. A person who enjoys good food and drink 8. A way to reason 9. Sewing junction

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10. Sound of bovines 11. Metric weight unit 12. Stalk of a moss capsule 15. Explosive 16. Reddish brown 19. Short sleeps 21. Decay 25. Crepe fern genus 26. Actor Connery 28. Wipe out recorded information 30. Imparts motion to 32. Compared to 35. Alight from train 36. N.H. 03832 37. 2 piece clothing fastener 39. Express pleasure 40. A plan, outline or model 43. Give a spanking to 44. NY Times publisher Adolph Simon 46. 17th Greek letter 48. Small, stout cyprinid fish 50. Lazy 51. Merganser 52. Fall back from 53. Enlarge hole 57. Hong Kong dialect 61. Initials of “10” actress

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Email your ad to: sales@countytimes.net or Call: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No artwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 line minimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or special type) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. All private party ads must be paid before ad is run.

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Important Information

The County Times is published each Thursday.

Deadlines are Monday at 12 noon Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The St. Mary’s County Times will not be held responsible for any ads omitted for any reason. The St. Mary’s County Times reserves the right to edit or reject any classified ad not meeting the standards of The St. Mary’s County Times. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after the first day of the first publication ran.

Employment

Employment

Furniture

Great home for a 1st time buyer or retirement home in Chesapeake Beach. Qualifies for USDA, 100% financing.The rooms in the home are all good sized, big kitchen, orig hardwood flooring and newer bathroom. All on one level.

Awesome rear deck with steps that lead to the big back yard, play house and storage shed/ workshop. Awesome potential to build up or out. Price: $214,000. Call 301-832-1165.

Directional Drill Crew Needed – Annapolis, MD, Exp. Foreman, Operator, Truck Drivers-CDL, Laborer 410-320-5484 E.O.E.

Moving Sale

One Couch, One Wing Chair, One End Table And One Entertainment Piece For Sale!

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4327 Dalrymple Rd.

Assessed Value: $125,000 Sale Price: $98,000 Contact: Mary

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Saturday, May 9 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

24741 Red Hill Ct. Hollywood, Md. Furniture, Household, Youth Sports Equipment, Tools and Lots More!

Chevy 2001 S10 Pickup with Extended Cab

The Ethan Allen couch is 84" x 42" raisin color and the chair is a wingback with shades of green.

We want $300 for the couch OBO and $100 for the chair OBO. We don’t have pets and they are not sun faded.

We also have an oval Broyhill solid oak end table asking $50 OBO, the entertainment piece is also solid oak, it has four doors facing front with the end doors opening to space for DVDs and middle doors open to space for DVD player and other devices to connect to TV. We are asking $300 OBO for this piece.

Very Good Condition 2.2L Engine 100000 Miles Auto Trans. Runs Excellent.

Asking $4,600. OBO 301-247-8086 or 240-256-5150

Contact Us at: 301-475-6919

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!

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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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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council, and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County is sponsoring the Fifteenth Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony, Tuesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m., at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619. This event takes place during National Police Memorial Week and will pay tribute to law officers who have perished in the line of duty as well as honor the “Officer of the Year” selected from each county agency, based on their outstanding service to the community. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and complimentary luncheon. This is a chance for you to support your local law enforcement. For more information call Jennifer Stone at 301-475-4200, ext. 1073.

Breakfast Café

Nothing says good morning quite like a hardy breakfast! On Wednesday, May 15, at 9 a.m., the breakfast café will be serving pancakes, bacon, and eggs at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person at signup and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301475-4002, option 1/ext. 3101.

Diabetes and Healthy Eating

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections will present “Diabetes and Healthy Eating” at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 12 at 11 a.m. The discussion will cover the relationship between glucose and food, meal planning, and other strategies including planning for healthy eating and engaging support using your health care team. To sign up, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Skin Cancer Screening

The staff from MD Dermatology of MD will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center to offer a free skin cancer screening 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 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for an appointment.

AARP Smart Driver Course

A lot has changed since AARP Driver Safety first began as “55 Alive.” The roads have changed, cars and the technology inside them have changed, even the people behind the wheel have changed. As drivers, if we don’t keep up with those

changes we put others and ourselves at risk. As a result of evidence-based research findings, the course has been adjusted to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. The course will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Lunch is available at the Center; cost for lunch is a donation for ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to register for the class and for the lunch menu and to make lunch reservations.

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 will be 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. Lunch may be ordered when you sign up for the class. Call 301-737-5670, ext.

1658, pre-registration is required.

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 10 a.m. Get more information or sign up by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 by May 12.

Potting Shed Activity at Loffler

Head over to the 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.

Learn How to Learn Online

Is online learning right for you? Find out for free! Shaunda Holt, Coordinator for the Personal Enrichment Department with CSM, at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. She will give an interactive presentation on how to navigate the CSM website, sign up for a class, and even take a free lesson from a real, online class to see if this learning method is comfortable for you. Space is limited, so prior sign up is required. To sign up, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.

Creative Art through Patience and Trust

Participants will be teamed up with a partner to create beautiful art through patience and trust. If you have ever painted, you probably relied mostly on your own sense of vision, skill and talent to guide you through your artwork. During this workshop held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Thursdays, May 21 at 10 a.m., participants will be blindfolded and rely on their partner’s verbal instruction to create one-of-a-kind artwork. Partners will switch roles so each person with have the opportunity to paint and instruct. The goal is to have fun, let go of stress and tension, and practice patience and trust. Sign up in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Myrtle Beach Trip

On October 6 to 9, 2015 the Department of Aging & Human services will sponsor a trip--Myrtle Beach, SC. The cost is $835 per person (based on double occupancy; $920 for single).

Travel by luxury motor coach bus to the Dayton House Resort, conveniently located on 24th Ave, to spend three nights in an oceanfront room with your own balcony. Highlights of this trip include three full breakfasts; three full course dinners (including the famous seafood buffet at The Giant Crab); two full-length shows (Legends in Concert and Hot Jersey Nights); a day trip to Charleston, S.C. for a tour of the historic district as well as leisure time for shopping or just hanging out at the beach or pool. This trip requires fifteen travelers but is limited to twenty. Optional emergency trip cancellation insurance is available. For more information call Shellie at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655 or e-mail Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com.

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.

Alexander Milburn, Blockade Runner?

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer

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lexander Milburn, son of John Horn Milburn and Elizabeth Redman was born in 1818. In 1840 he married Adeline Wilhelm who died in 1857. By 1862 the Milburns moved to Baltimore.

On April 10, 1865, Alexander arrived at Point Lookout. Lt. T. W. McClure wrote to Brig. General Barnes saying “I have the honor to inform you there is a refugee on the steamer today by the name of Milburn who I am told by citizens of this Point that he has been engaged in running contraband goods to Virginia ever since the war--he reported at Leonardtown about the time that Richmond was taken. By examining him

closely I think information can be obtained and the parties found out that are engaged in that business from this side.”

Alexander signed the oath of allegiance.

He was described as having florid complexion; brown hair; gray eyes; and was 5’ 10”.

On April 15 (the day after Lincoln was shot) Alexander was arrested and sent to the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. Statement of Alexander Milburn dated April 27, 1865. “I am a native of St. Mary’s County, Md., 47 years old. I claim Baltimore as my place of residence--my children are living there, my wife being dead. I have not lived in Baltimore for three years. In 1862 I was [a] clerk in the Grocery store of Mr. John T. Clark. Mr. Clark broke up his business and I was thrown out of em-

ployment. Having been led to believe that I could do better in Northumberland Co., Va., I concluded to go there--left Baltimore in May 1862 in an Eastern Shore vessel, landed near Smith’s Point. I do not know whether I was running the blockade or not, but know this much--that I did not have a pass or permission from the Military Authorities. I did not carry any kind of goods with me. The vessel I believe was not loaded. I remained in Northumberland about three years--part of the time I was engaged in buying eggs, chickens and other produce for the Richmond market--when not employed this way I attended to business for other parties--looking after their farms and sometimes financial business. I have never been engaged in the blockade running

business, although I have frequently seen parties who were thus employed. I came over the River on the 2nd of April for the purpose of taking the Oath of Allegiance and remaining north--reported to Capt.

Buckley at Leonardtown, he sent me to Point Lookout where I took the Oath. Capt.

Church informed me that I would have to go to Washington for a final discharge--on arriving the Provost Marshal committed me to this Prison. I respectfully ask that I may be released.”

Alexander’s case was referred to the Judge Advocate’s Office for possible prosecution but additional evidence could not be found and he was released on May 27, 1865. He died at Great Mills on September 16, 1889.

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Wanderings

of an Aimless Mind

Donating For Good

By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer

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t’s that time of year again.

Its yard sale time, and I am doing my last rounds of our home for yard sale items. This is looking to be another huge spring yard sale weekend. And I believe there will be a really nice estate sale on Mill Seat Road here in Country Lakes on next Friday - Sunday as well.

We are having a large yard sale at our church parish hall, Christ Episcopal Church in Chaptico from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You can donate gently used goods for this parish fundraiser!

Or sell your own! If you would like to sell your own treasures then bring your own table and rent space for $25, or $30 for space and one of our tables.

Contact Keith at 240-434-3995 to reserve. Proceeds from table rental and donations to the Christ Church rummage sale tables will support ministry programs. Refreshment proceeds from drinks, breakfast foods, and baked goods that will be available for purchase will support our Friday Night Sunday School youth program.

There is also a huge rummage sale at Cryer’s Back Road Inn in Compton from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday – The 2015 Hits 4 Heroes Rummage Sale, held Rain or Shine. Come out and rummage through some great items that were donated in support of our local wounded hero: Corporal Jessie G. Blanton USMC. They are accepting donations on Friday, May 8 from 2 to 8 p.m. All items in working condition accepted!

If you happen to have a box of items sitting around to donate, then one of these sales should be close to you. The Hits 4 Heroes wooden bat softball tournament is on June 6, also at Back Road Inn. This is a fun event for the

whole family. An unbelievable, and much needed, amount of money is raised in many different events for our local wounded veterans. After the softball tournament there is a time for a talk about the veteran receiving the funds, and then presentation of funds and any gifts.

There is never a dry eye in the place. It’s not often that you get to meet and talk to the recipient of your donations. And Jim Cryer, owner of Back Road Inn is always willing to provide his welcoming Inn (known also as The Compton Civic Center) to a needy cause. Of course there is always fun, conversation, and great bands afterwards like every Saturday night.

St. Mary’s County is a county filled with good people who take time out to organize these fundraisers for veterans, cancer and transplant patients, or people who have suffered a disaster. Another reason to love St. Mary’s.

So far, I have three boxes of items that I will donate. During the time of my whole house organizational and purging mission in January and February, I took many things to Vintage Values and Hooks and Hangars.

I like to support those organizations too, having had a hydrocephalic sister who was institutionalized for 48 years. I hope someone else with a disability can be helped. Even one item sold from you is more than these worthwhile causes had before, and you might find something special you have always wanted too. Enjoy the hunt!!

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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hen the boys were little, I had a surefire captive audience: all I had to do was take them for a car ride if I wanted to sing them a song or teach them a lesson (they’d argue that there’s no difference, except that one has been deemed cruel and unusual punishment by all three boys, and quite possibly by several agencies of the Federal government).

This is how I discovered a parenting trick that worked beautifully, but never more so than during their adolescent and teenage years. In those years we spent a lot of time in the car—going to games, rehearsals, and friends’ houses, the usual places. During those endless hours in the car, I discovered that it is the perfect place to have those difficult conversations that need to happen between parents and their children. Just like when they were little, they couldn’t escape, but they also didn’t feel as cornered as they can when you’re sitting face-to-face.

I believe, as a slightly bedraggled survivor of the parenting wars, that most kids want to talk to their parents. Maybe this isn’t always the case, but it does seem to hold true for parents who genuinely try to find the balance between acceptance and guidance, freedom and limits, friendship and parenting. Most of us get it wrong sometimes, but if our children see us being authentic and trying our best, they can be remarkably tolerant of our stumbles, especially when they’ve seen us being tolerant of theirs. And when they feel this tolerance, they open up, because, like us, they want to be heard, and understood. They want to be known.

It’s the perfect setting for a surprise Talk—with a capital T—about sensitive stuff...especially when talking about the sensitive stuff might involve conflict or strong feelings or frustration or anger.

When you’re sitting in the driver’s seat, your eyes are on the road rather than boring a hole into your teen’s head with that “We’re talking about sex now, whether you want to or not” look. This makes it the ideal moment for oh-so-casually dropping conversation bombs. Maybe the bomb will be about things like drugs or alcohol or grades; maybe it will take the shape of a question about how long it will be before that grey mold growing in the cereal bowl in your

child’s room will turn out to be the cure for an incurable illness. Sometimes, your child will be the one to lob the bomb: Baby Ben particularly enjoyed throwing out explosives about my driving skills (there’s nothing a new driver likes quite so much as earnestly criticizing your abilities behind the wheel). And sometimes, the bombs detonate on delivery: they’re about something you saw your teen doing that didn’t reflect well on him, like teasing someone, or behaving selfishly, or being close-minded. However necessary, these kinds of discussions are hard, but they’re made more manageable when both parent and child can create a little distance while they’re navigating the tough terrain of who, and how, they want to be in the world.

These talks are what Forgotten Middle Child Tim christened “the cargument.”

You’ve probably had them: those contentheavy, feeling-intensive discussions that take place while the world rushes by the windows just beyond us. I have counted on the fact that neither “carguer” could run away if the talk turned uncomfortable, as it so often did. I have also relied on the fact that neither I nor my son was facing the other. I’ve never been certain as to why this is so important, but it is: there’s something intimate about the car, but distancing about not facing each other, providing the perfect balance so that difficult things can be said, and heard.

By the time they have a driver’s license, your opportunity for a cargument is already slipping away, so take advantage while you’ve got the chance. Sure, you’ll still get them in the car from time to time, but you probably won’t have them to yourself; the older they are, the more likely it is that they’ll be riding shotgun on holidays or family trips when everyone’s along for the ride.

The easy part is getting them in the car.

From there, if you raise a subject you’ve been avoiding, you’ll be on the right track.

Then, you follow where the road leads, without directions or a map, heading somewhere you’ve never been. I can’t ever predict the outcome, but I do know this: it’s always an adventure.

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