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Commissioners Will Fund Police Salary Increases

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Café Des Artistes Gets New Owner

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Narcotics May Be Linked To Leonardtown Death

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IN LOCAL

“The war on rural Maryland is over. You have a seat at the table.” Active Heroes, Carry the Fallen Ruck March pg. 19

- Gov. Larry Hogan speaking to county residents

CONTENTS Local News Cops & Courts

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Letters 12 Hogan Visits The Mother County

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County Behind In Law Officer Pay

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer When it comes to salaries for St. Mary’s sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers a commissioned study showed that they are behind their counterparts in neighboring jurisdictions and it will take millions of dollars to bring them up to parity. The county lags behind by nearly 10 percent at the start of a law officer’s career and about 12 percent behind at the midpoint of their careers, an analysis from Phoenix-based consultant the Frank & Wheeler Group showed. At the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County budget work session Tuesday, commissioners committed to funding the money needed to bring the sheriff’s office employees up to parity. “We’ll just do it all at once,” said Commissioner Tom Jarboe during an interview the day after the decision. The report showed that it would take a total of $1.143 million to bring salaries for both position types up to par with Southern Maryland neighbors. The study

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

divided the cost up with $843,636 additionally to the budget for sheriff’s deputies and $299,538 for corrections officers. For corrections officers the starting salaries are 7 percent behind the region and 16.9 percent behind when a corrections officer reaches the midpoint of their career, the analysis stated. Commissioner John O’Connor, whose wife serves as a sheriff’s deputy, said he wanted to ensure that the gaps in salaries were made up quickly. “I don’t want to piece meal this,” O’Connor said. “I think we’re 15 years behind the power curve as far as I’m concerned.” Last year O’Connor proferred a bill that would have allowed collective bargaining for sheriff’s deputies but three commissioners voted against it. The study provided by Frank &Wheeler did not take into account other fringe benefits of employment with the sheriff’s office. guyleonard@countytimes.net

SMECO Rates To Increase

The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) plans to increase electricity rates on consumers have been approved by the state but not quite as much as the utility had originally proposed. The Maryland Public Service Commission approved a $17.3 million increase as opposed to the $19.2 million SMECO had wanted. The new rates became effective Teusday with average SMECO customer’s bill set to increase by about 4.6 percent each month.

SMECO filed for the rate increase back in September based in part because of their projected growth and to help pay for their Southern Maryland Reliability Project which seeks to create a strengthened electrical delivery loop around the region at a cost of $108 million. “Based on the record in this case, the commission found that the revenue increase was both just and reasonable for the utility and its customers and will not unduly burden any one class of customers,” the commission stated regarding its decision. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Applications Now Being Accepted for Compensation Review Commission

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County are currently seeking three (3) interested applicants to serve on the 2016 Compensation Review Committee. Pursuant to Chapter 23 of the St. Mary’s County Code, the St. Mary’s County Compensation Review Commission convenes every four years to review salaries and benefits of St. Mary’s County officials and members of the St. Mary’s County Board of Education. The commission also makes recommendations to the St. Mary’s County Commissioners.

Appointees will be expected to attend all schedule 2016 Compensation Review Committee meetings from June – December 2016. Citizens interested in volunteering their time should complete the application available on the County’s website and attach resume at http://co.saint-marys.md.us/voluntr/. Applications will be accepted until June 1. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Gleissner at 301-475-4200 ext. *1700. Press Release

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Officials To Offer Jail Plan Next Week

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

After continual debate about how to move forward with the future of the county’s adult detention center, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County requested that the county sheriff, the head jailer at the center and the public works chief to come up with a plan and options for next week’s commissioner meeting. Currently the county has budgeted about $487,000 for architectural and engineering for fiscal 2017, the design work according to George Erichsen, head of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, is about 70 percent complete. The county’s capital improvements program (CIP) calls for a 64-bed addition that can be used to segregate the female popula-

tion, which has grown in recent years according to law officers. That project is set to cost about $4.6 million and with the other upgrades to security, the floor, cell doors and air-conditioning makes the entire jail renovation cost come to $14.6 million. Some, like Commissioner Mike Hewitt, have postulated that $4.6 million could be used towards building an entirely new facility. As it stands the new population pod could be used house inmates in “swing space” during planned renovations. The construction of the housing portion is set to begin in the summer of 2017. But the mandate from the commissioners could have the three officials come back with a plan that diverges from the CIP. Commissioner Tom Jarboe, however,

thought that was unlikely. “With just one week to do that, I don’t see how they could change it too much,” Jarboe said. “I think they’re just going to come up with one option and I think we will approve it unless it’s ridiculously cost prohibitive.” Commissioners also perused the projections for the county’s operating budget in fiscal 2017. According to county budget figures property tax revenues have increased by about 1.7 percent to $106.8 million, while income taxes increased by $1.6 million to $88.3 million total. The entire operation budget is expected to increase by $3.7 million to $219.2 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Residents Reminded to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the St. Mary’s County Health Department reminds residents to get screened. Most colorectal cancers are found in people age 50 or older; therefore, it is recommended that everyone get screened at age 50. If you have symptoms or high risk

factors, you may need to be screened before age 50. Despite being very preventable, colorectal cancer is among the top three cancer killers in the country. Early screening is the most valuable form of protection against colorectal cancer. The health department offers eligible un-

derinsured residents free colorectal cancer screening and navigation services. For more information, please visit the health department’s website at www.smchd.org Press Release

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Public Forum

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold their second Public Forum of 2016 on Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. The forum will be held in their meeting room, inside the Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. Citizens unable to attend the forum in person, and wishing to voice a concern, can take do so on social media. Residents can post comments or questions using the hashtag #CSMCforum to the county’s Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/StMarysCountyGovernment) or twitter feed (@StMarysCoGov). Time permitting, comments and questions will be read at the forum. Citizens should include their full name and mailing address when posting to social media as the comments will become part of the official record. Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Public Forums are televised live on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95) on Metrocast Cable and streamed live for online viewing on the county’s website at www.stmarysmd. com/broadcast.asp. Click on the LIVE link at the top of the page (note: this feature is not available on Apple or mobile devices.)

A rebroadcast of the forum can be seen on SMCG TV 95 on Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Forums are also available for viewing on demand on the county’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/ StMarysCoMDGov?feature=mhee. Individuals wishing to speak at the Public Forum will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to address the Commissioners (those representing a group will be allotted five (5) minutes to speak.) Anyone wishing to provide more detailed comments may do so via email or regular mail. Commissioners will hold additional Public Forums in 2016 on the following dates: May 3 September 13 October 18 The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County can be reached via e-mail at csmc@stmarysmd.com or by U.S. mail at Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Press Release

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Café Des Artistes Welcomes New Owner By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

Chef Brian Wilson, the executive chef of Montmartre, a French restaurant on Capitol Hill, has purchased Café Des Artistes. “It was a dream come true, we were so worried about leaving this big hole here… we thought we would just be shutting down,” said owner Karleen Jaffres. According to Karleen, the deal went through Tuesday night when Wilson signed the lease to the building and purchased the restaurant. Wilson said he had found out about the restaurant through his father, who was classmates with one of the Café’s customers, and approached the Jaffres just after the first of the year to express his interest. Wilson told the County Times that this is the first restaurant he has owned. He said that it has been a dream of his for sometime to take the next step from executive chef to owner. With the purchase finalized, the Café will close its doors this Sunday and take an allotted three weeks to clean up and move out. “We have spent more time here than out our home for the last 17 years,” said Karleen. Wilson will then come in around April to set up and then plans to open somewhere around late May into early June. The new restaurant will be keeping the French style, but according to Wilson, the menu will be tweaked a bit to include a com-

bined rustic country, classic, and modern feel. Wilson said that he has had much experience with French food, including his first job and current job, and considers Mediterranean food his main focus and specialty. Although the menu will still have the same types of food, the name of the restaurant will be changed. The name has yet to be set in stone as Wilson is still contemplating what will be a good fit for the restaurant and Leonardtown. “I hope to continue the same mentality, hospitality and warmth as Café des Artistes and I hope that customers will feel as welcome in my house and they did in the Jaffres,” said Wilson. Karleen and Loic are very pleased about the new owner. “Not only is Brian a good chef, he is also very intelligent,” said Karleen. They are happy that he will be continuing the French theme. I’ve had so many people say ‘Where am I going to get my escargot?’ and ‘I’ve never tasted foie gras like this’. They are still going to be able to get it and that’s what’s great,” said Karleen. As for Loic and Karleen after their last day, they will be flying down to Florida to help Karleen’s parents move to Pennsylvania. For now, they will be keeping their home base in St. Mary’s County until they figure out their future plans. crista@countytimes.net

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Commissioners Promote Awareness of Developmental Disabilities With the theme “Inclusion is within Everyone’s Ability” as a backdrop the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County proclaimed March 2016 Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The event is held to remind everyone that everyone’s lives are made much richer when individuals open their minds and hearts to those who have different perspectives and experiences. “We want to highlight the many ways in which people with and without developmental disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities and the openness to learn and acknowledge each individual’s contribu-

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Volunteers Encouraged to Apply for Boards, Commissions and Committees

If you’ve been wondering how you can play a more active role in your community, St. Mary’s County has the answer for you. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County seeks citizens interested in volunteering on various Boards, Committees and Commissions. Detailed descriptions of the various boards and membership application can be found on the county’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/voluntr/. All applications must include a resume and be submitted not later than May 27, 2016. Airport Advisory Committee Ethics Commission Ag, Seafood & Forestry Commission Economic Development Commission Building Code of Appeals Board Social Services Board Commission for Women Transportation Advisory Commission Commission on Aging Tri-County Animal Shelter Advisory Board

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Commission on the Environment The following vacancies have special requirements: Adult Public Guardianship Board – Registered Nurse Family Violence Coordinating Council – Family or Survivor of Violence, Member of the Clergy, and Advocate Member Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board – Must complete a biographical information form and Disclosure form found at www.stmarysmd.com/voluntr/Tax%20 Appeal.asp Metropolitan Commission Board – Must live in the First, Second or Ninth District Plumbing Gas Fuel Board – Must be a licensed plumber Sheriff’s Office Retirement Plan Board – Must have financial experience For more information contact Diane Gleissner at 301-475-4200, ext. *1700.

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Drugs may be a contributing factor in the death of a man found at Leonardtown convenience store, say county narcotics investigators. Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the sheriff’s office Vice/Narcotics Unit, said the death investigation remains a joint effort between narcotics officers and the Criminal Investigation Division detectives. “There are indicators that illegal substances are in play,” Alioto told The County Times.

The exact cause of death had yet to be determined, though, he said, as the deceased was set to undergo an autopsy by the Medical Examiner’s Office in Baltimore. The man was found at about 6:30 a.m. Monday in the bathroom of the Dash-In store on Point Lookout Road when deputies were called to look into the welfare of a man who was believed to be sleeping there. Police say they have notified the family of the deceased man but are not releasing his name as it is a death investigation. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Vandalism – During the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) damaged a mailbox and fence at two residences on Bishop Road in Loveville. CASE# 10279-16, 10283-16 Theft – On 2/22/2016, unknown suspect(s) removed property from a wooded area on the 21000 block of Olen Mattingly Road in Avenue. CASE# 10312-16 Vandalism – Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at the Car Wash on Callaway Village Way in Callaway. CASE# 10281-16

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Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Sometime during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered multiple vehicles on the 39000 block of Hiawatha Circle in Mechanicsville. CASE# 10290-16

Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Between 2/22/2016 and 2/25/2016, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property on the 21000 block of Joe Baker Court in Lexington Park. CASE# 10300-16 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – During the overnight hours of 2/27 and 2/28, unknown suspect(s) entered a motor vehicle and stole property on the 21000 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park. CASE# 10787-16 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle – Sometime during the overnight hours, unknown suspect(s) entered two vehicles and stole property in the 24000 block of Iris Drive in California. CASE# 11250-16

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF OLIVIA MARIE SHRAWDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO DALLAS MARIE SHRAWDER In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-16-000209 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Olivia Marie Shrawder to Dallas Marie Shrawder. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: I have been called Dallas my whole life. I would like it properly put on my birth certificate. Any person may file an objection

JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION MD 5 Great Mills Improvement Project Alternatives Public Workshop

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) invites interested persons to attend an Alternatives Public Workshop for the MD 5 Great Mills Improvement Study, which is located along MD 5 (Point Lookout Road between MD 246 (Great Mills Road) and MD 471 (Indian Bridge Road). The purpose of the study is to improve existing traffic operations, address design deficiencies at the intersections, and provide safety upgrades for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. WHAT: The Workshop will provide information on the need for the project, the preliminary alternatives being considered and anticipated impacts. The public will have the opportunity to provide input on the range of alternatives being considered. Workshop displays will also be provided on the SHA website, referenced below. SHA representatives will be available to discuss the project, answer questions, receive and record your comments. There will be no formal presentation. You may arrive at any time during the workshop and walk through at your own pace. SHA is identifying historic properties in the project area and coordinating with the Maryland Historical Trust and other consulting parties. Consistent with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, SHA requests public comments regarding historic properties. WHEN: Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. *Snow Date – Tuesday, March 29, 2016 * (Meeting will be held on snow date if county public schools are closed or if the county’s snow emergency plan is in effect.) WHERE: Great Mills High School - Cafeteria 21130 Great Mills Rd, Great Mills, MD 20634 CONTACT: Dr. Jawad Abdullah, Project Manager, Project Management Division, Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 North Calvert Street, Mail Stop C-301, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by calling 410-545-8572 (toll-free1-800-204-4828) or e-mail at jabdullah@sha.state.md.us. For more information on this project, visit www.roads.maryland.gov and click on Projects / SHA Projects Page / St. Mary’s County / MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) – MD 246 to MD 471. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE: The Maryland Relay Service can assist Teletype users at 7-1-1. Persons requiring assistance to participate, such as an interpreter for hearing/speech disabilities or assistance with the English language, should contact Dr. Abdullah by March 9, 2016. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! March 3, 2016 A-0779

LEGAL NOTICE

to the Petition on or before the 28th day of March, 2016. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.

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IN THE MATTER OF MARY ELIZABETH MILBURN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MARY ELIZABETH SPICER-BARNES In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-15-00642 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Mary Elizabeth Milburn to Mary Elizabeth Spicer-Barnes. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: Got married in 1987 and marriage only lasted 90 days. Any person may file an objection to

the Petition on or before the 24th day of March, 2016. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland 03-03-16

What Type Of Experience Will You Be Voting For In This Election? The full front page cover of the Feb. 11 County Times featured two board members Cathy Allen and Mary Washington with a not so subtle message, “Incumbents Say There is No Substitute for Experience. Allen, Washington are Longest Serving on School Board.” This certainly gives the impression that the County Times is endorsing these two current board members. Both Allen and Washington are part of those horrendous budgets and wasteful spending which took place under the departed superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano and past Board of Education Chair Sal Raspa. Cathy Allen and Mary Washington believe there is no substitute for their experience. Let me refresh your memory on their experience; out of control budgets, $6.4 million dollar loss which was blamed on a pregnant woman, and the $400,000 salary and perks paid to Martirano. How many more payoffs were hidden? Is this the type of experience you are willing to place back onto the Board of Education? Americans are tired of the entrenched politicians who give “lip service” to the public while wasting our hard earned tax dollars. Both Cathy Allen and Mary Washington with 36 years combined service on the School Board have definitely become too comfortable and do not challenge how money is spent. My latest observation on this year’s budget work session shows both Allen and Washington were not prepared to discuss the down and dirty of the budget. Mary Wash-

ington was quoted in this article for the importance of Kindergarten Para educators, but yet did not push for para’s when she voted on this year’s budget. Cathy Allen states se has learned her lesson on rubber stamping. Possibly she does not understand the meaning because this is exactly what she and Mary Washington do, “rubber stamp.” This brings me back to my point of entrenched politicians who give “lip service.” Electing Rita Weaver and Karin Bailey was a good start to breaking up the dysfunctional Board of Education, but the voters need to complete the job. Unfortunately, Mary Washington will go unopposed, unless someone is willing to challenge her a write-in candidate. Cathy Allen will need to faceoff in the primary against two other candidates. One candidate is Chris Krush. I have personally known Chris Krush for over 20 years. His 30 years of experience teaching in the classroom plus coaching sports makes him the ideal candidate. He understands the needs of the teachers and staff and will have a watchful eye over the budget and how our tax dollars are spent. This is no substitute for the school board being Good Sheppard’s of the public’s money and Chris Krush will that watchdog. So I ask the public, what type of experience will you be voting for in this election? A “rubber stamp” or a “watchdog?” Don Beck

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Anna “Sylvia” Johnson, 98 Anna “Sylvia” Johnson, 98, of Leonardtown, Md. died on Feb. 20 in Leonardtown, Md. Born in California, Md. on Oct. 31, 1917 she was the daughter of the late John Coombs Abell and Harrietta Jane Joy Abell. She was the wife of the late Clement Aloysius Johnson Sr. who preceded her in death on Sept. 25, 1997. She was the mother of Clem (Agnes) Johnson, Willie (Betty) Johnson of Hollywood, Md., Wayne (Susan) Johnson of Mechanicsville, Md., Larry (Colleen) Johnson of Hollywood, Md., and Mary Jane (Larry) Adkins of California, Md. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John Abell, Ella Abell, Gertrude Abell Nalley, Jay Abell, Grace Abell Johnson, Lula Abell Norris, Della Abell, Clifton Abell, Mary Abell Combs, Wilfred Abell, Combs Abell, Harry Abell, and Edward Abell. The family received friends on Tuesday, Feb. 23 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 held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, Md. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were: Larry Adkins, Jr., Mickey Adkins, Dennis Johnson, David Johnson, Danny Johnson, and Grant Johnson. Honorary pallbearer was Larry Johnson, Jr. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.

Ann Elizabeth Poe, 85 Ann Elizabeth Poe, 85, of Great Mills, Md., formerly from Patuxent Beach, Md. passed away on Feb. 28 at her home. Born on April 18, 1930, in Patuxent Beach, Md., she was the daughter of the late Mazie Elizabeth Pilkerton Jones and John Hillary Jones of Patuxent Beach, Md. Ann was the loving wife of the late Thomas Francis Poe whom she married on Jan. 15, 1970 in Leonardtown, Md., and who preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2008. Ann is survived by her

children: Anthony William Albert (Sandi) of California, Md., Joseph Robert Albert of Hollywood, Md., Mary Ellen Albert of Great Mills, Md., Sandra Jaye Littleford (Jimmy) of Lusby, Md., James Robert Anthony Albert (Marina) of Leonardtown, Md., Ann Margaret Hills (Jay) of Great Mills, Md., nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and sister Cathrine Marie (Kitty) Lee. She was preceded in death by her son; David Todd Poe, siblings; John Woodley Jones, Jean Francis Ashley, James Leon Jones, and Mary Lou O’Dell. Ann worked for the Department of Social Services for St. Mary’s County Government as a social Worker, retiring on April 30, 1992. The family received friends on Wednesday, March 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayer recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, March 3 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were: Robbie Albert, Nicholas Alioto, Ricky Clevland, William Farr, Daniel Alioto and Logan Bell Albert. Honorary Pallbearer was Billy Schrader. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.

Robert Earl Russell “Puggy”, 79 Robert Earl Russell, “Puggy”, 79, of Valley Lee, Md. passed away on Feb. 25 surrounded by his loving family in Callaway, Md. Born on April 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Myrtle Hewitt Russell and William Jennings Russell. Robert is survived by his wife Mary Fowler Russell whom he married on March 6, 1981 in Valley Lee, Md. Puggy is survived by his stepson Dennis M. Evans, Jr. of St. George Island, Md., Siblings; William Francis Russell, Joseph Benjamin Russell, James Lloyd Russell, and Lucy Mae Hanson. He graduated from Little Flower School and was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, Md. resident. Puggy worked for Stewart Petroleum Company as a Plant Supervisor for 47 years retiring in 1998. He worked part time for the Harry Lundeberg School, from 1999 to 2015, and was a Firefighter instructor. Puggy belonged to the Second District Vol. Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Southern Maryland Firemen’s Association, and Piney

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Point Lions Club. The family received friends on Tuesday, March 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayer recited at 7 p.m. in the Second Dist. Vol. Fire Department Valley Lee, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, March 2 at 11 a.m. in St. George Catholic Church Valley Lee, Md. with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Blair Swann, Robbie Springer, Cathy Koeger Coulder, Lyn Henderson, Jan Scrivener, Francis Bean, Joe Slade, Joe Scrivener, and Bobby Stauffer. Honorary Pallbearers were: Members of the Second Dist. Vol. Fire Department Company 6, and Second Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad. Contributions may be made to Second Dist. Vol. Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad P.O. Box 1 Valley Lee, Md. 20692, and Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements provided by the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.

Cheryl Marie Tipett, 48 Cheryl Marie Tipett, 48, of Avenue, Md. passed away surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 25 in St. Mary’s Nursing Home Leonardtown, Md. Born on Feb. 2, 1968 in

Leonardtown, Md., she was the loving daughter of John Pelham Tippett of Avenue, Md. and the late Gloria Ann Tippett. Cheryl is survived by her son Andrew Scott Quade of Avenue, Md., siblings; Tammy Louise Tippett of Avenue, Md., John Gregory Tippett of California, Md. She graduated from Chopticon High School in 1987, and was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, Md. resident. She was a clerk at McKay’s Grocery Store. Cheryl enjoyed bingo, wrestling events, trips to Kings Dominion with her son, and sister, and spending time with family and friends. The family received friends on Monday, Feb. 29 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 held on Tuesday, March 1 at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, Md. with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Pallbearers were: Ernest B. Burch, Jr., Tommy Tippett, James Owens, Jay Owens, Raley Gass, and Jeff Gass. Contributions may be made to the Seventh Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, Md. 20609. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer During his campaign Gov. Larry Hogan promised to make the needs of Southern Maryland a priority of his administration. He came to St. Mary’s County over the weekend to show he was making good on that promise. His visit comes at a time when he is facing considerable opposition in the Democrat controlled legislature but is still enjoying considerable statewide popularity across party lines. Local Republican leaders and rank and file members greeted Hogan warmly. Hogan was keen to announce local transportation improvments on his trip, including the replacement of a bridge on Route 234 often used by county residents here as well as Charles County residents. He also shared plans for the widening of Route 5 in Ridge from Camp Brown Road to Lake Conoy Causeway at a cost of $13.5 million. “We have not forgotten about Southern Maryland,” Hogan told a crowd gathered at Buzzy’s Country Store. “We’re answering your call. “For years, St. Mary’s County leaders and residents asked for help to fix the traffic and safety concerns that plague Route 5.” Transportation projects, and the funding to make them possible, is also a political fight brewing in Annapolis. Democrats have footed a bill that would remove prioritization of projects from the governor and put it more in the hands of legislative leadership. Hogan and his supporters have mounted opposition to the legislation; several of the projects he touted in Southern Maryland would not have been possible if the bill had been passed last year, his administration has claimed. It is not the only political battle shaping up in the legislature but Hogan’s strategy seems to be to govern in the field and detach from Annapolis when possible. “We’re making a lot of progress… but they overrode six vetoes of ours,” Hogan said at his stopover in Ridge. “We’re just trying to survive the legislature.” His opponents appear to be readying more legislative stumbling blocks for him.

Students at Little Flower School welcome Governor Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan.

“We have not forgotten about Southern Maryland, we’re answering your call.” Democrats have put forward new gun control legislation, including one bill that would forbid anyone on the FBI’s terrorist watch list from possessing firearms. Members of Hogan’s own party in Annapolis have said Democrats are doing it to set up another veto battle, forcing Hogan to reject the laws only to have his decrees overrid-

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den, culminating in a political loss. But Hogan’s strategy of seeking strength in communities that supported him and not giving his opponents a close target made sense, said Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Hogan won by such wide margins in Southern, Western and Eastern Maryland, more so that other Republican candidates had, it was only natural for him to bolster the base that propelled him to victory, he said “He understands that it’s not the general assembly that’s going to elect him,” Eberly said. “Hogan won because of the share of Democrats and independent voters he won over. “He also won because in Republican areas he won by wider margins.” Issues like gun control mimmicked Democrats’ failed strategy in 2014 when they tried to paint him as an extremist of the right; it ultimately failed to elect then Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. It was possible it could backfire on Democrats this time, Eberly said, if Hogan could continue to govern from the center. “They’re [Democrats] hoping they can create a wedge issue to drive between independents and Democrats,” Eberly said, adding though that as things stand now Hogan may stand a better than even chance of getting re-elected in 2018. “If that happens he could get to redraw the election districts,” Eberly said. “And they will look nothing like they do now.” Commissioner Todd Morgan said Hogan was able to tour the base at Patuxent River Naval Air Station for the first time, allowing him a better understanding of the work being done there. “He got a whiff of what’s going on down there, that $7.5 billion economic engine in the state,” Morgan said. “It’s critically important.” Despite Hogan’s trials in the legislature, Morgan said the people of Southern

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Maryland were solidly behind him. “I don’t think the legislature is reflective of the mood in the state,” Morgan said. “He’s kept his word on everything.” The day before at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California, Hogan said he was working to tackle the growing heroin problem in the state, which has affected urban and rural communities alike. He has submitted legislation that would stregthen prosecution of gang members and drug dealers in much the same way the federal RICO [racketeering, influence and corrupt organizations] Act does. He also wanted to strengthen the prescription drug monitoring program by ensuring distributors were mandated to register in the program. “Our state cannot afford to leave anybody behind,” Hogan said. Later that day at a dinner for the Soil Conservation District, Hogan made just a short visit but drew broad praise from the crowd of farmers and conservationists for his quick speech. “The war on rural Maryland is over,” Hogan said. “You’ve got a seat at the table.” Commissioner Tom Jarboe was heartened by Hogan’s visit, especially since he was able to bend the governor’s ear and talk about the county’s efforts to diversify the local economy. “He’s very concerned about economic diversity,” Jarboe said. “But one suggestion I made was that when the state sends out trade delegations to other countries they send people from Baltimore, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. They never send Southern Maryland people. “But St. Mary’s County people have what overseas buyers want with the unmanned systems.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Three County Robotics Teams Advance to World Championship St. Mary’s County was well represented at the Maryland State VEX IQ Championship on Saturday, Feb. 20, in Towson. Seven county teams advanced to the State level after strong performances at the local CSM Maryland Qualifier and the Ft. Washington State Qualifier earlier in the month. After some very tough competition against 31 of the best teams in Maryland, two local teams earned invitations to compete at the World Championship in Louisville, K.y. April 19 through 23. Ridge Elementary School: team RES Rockets earned the Elementary Excellence Award. Excellence is the top award and given to the team that exemplifies overall excellence in the VEX IQ robotics program. Areas considered for the award are rankings in the teamwork challenge, robot skills, programming skills, design and engineering, STEM Research Project presentation, other judged areas such as sportsmanship, team spirit and overall quality of the robotics program. Spring Ridge Middle School: team Roboclan and team Oblivion both received invitations to the World Championship. Team Roboclan received the STEM Research Project Award for their project on alternative energy sources. STEM Research is given to the team that best demonstrates, through their presentation and discussion with judges, their understanding of the research process and their ability to develop and effectively share the results of their STEM Research Project topic. Team Oblivions skills ranking was

excellent and they were invited to fill one of only two wildcard slots for the state based on their overall performance is Robot Skills. The VEX IQ program continues to gain momentum in Southern Maryland, doubling in size over the past two years. The program is part of the VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) and was designed to bridge the gap between LEGO league and VEX. The program’s success is largely due to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM, which has taken the lead on the region’s robotics programs,) from helping develop new teams to hosting the numerous robotics leagues and competitions. CSM is a critical component to our students’ success in these programs. Both Ridge Elementary and Spring Ridge Middle School share another common thread: both programs received their VEX IQ equipment and competition tables from The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) as part of a STEM initiative to bring robotics programs to local schools. According to The Partnership’s Executive Director, Bonnie Green, “Robotics is one of the most popular STEM programs in the nation. Whether it is VEX, LEGO, FRC, Botball or some other division, having a viable robotics program in every school should be our goal if we are serious about growing our future STEM workforce.” Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) leadership clearly agrees. NGC recently gave a $10,000 grant to SMCPS in September 2015 to support the growing robotics demand. Jason Hayes, Supervisor of Science, iden-

March 8 TPP/INCOSE Award Ceremony to Celebrate Special Award Winners The 56th Annual St. Mary’s County Science and Engineering Fair was held on February 13, 2016, at Great Mills High School. This year 106 entries were submitted from St. Mary’s brightest young minds. Join us on Mar. 8 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum to celebrate the students who have won The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) and International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Special Awards. Winners will showcase their projects and be available for in-depth explanations about their scientific process.

tified 17 schools within the county to receive robotics equipment and / or support, to include implementing new VEX IQ programs at Lexington Park Elementary, Leonardtown Mid- Team RES Rockets dle School and the Chesapeake Charter School. Scott Stewart, NGC Corporate Lead Executive, has been a proponent of STEM-for-All activities and believes that STEM education and initiatives at an early age can change the way our children view themselves, and their decisions about education and career paths as they mature. “Initiatives such as robotics allow a wide range of students to experience STEM and STEM related education without being enrolled in specialized courses or class rooms. These are the students that we need to target for outreach … the ones that don’t have daily access to the technology and equipment found in the STEM AcadTeam Oblivions emies,” said Stewart. To learn more about Northrop Grumman’s commitment to Corporate Citizenship, please visit www. northropgrumman.com. The Patuxent Partnership works with government, industry and academia on programs and initiatives designed to support workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), host programs of interest to the Navy and the broader community and supports research and technology development. Visit www.paxpartnership. org. Team Roboclan

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Special guest speaker Dr. David Kung, Professor of Mathematics, St. Mary’s College of Maryland will speak about the importance of STEM education and the accomplishments made by each of the special award winners. Four middle and four high school participants earned TPP Special Awards in the areas of Aeronautics/ Aerospace, Electrical/Electronics, Environmental/Biological, and Unmanned Systems with cash prizes totaling $600. 2016 TPP Special Award Winners: Lead judges for TPP were Mr. Greg Ol-

Photos Provided with Press Release Aeronau(cs/Aerospace Senior Category: David DeLuca Project: Inducted Fan Motor St. Mary’s Ryken High School

Junior Category: Maya Lee Project: OutSTANDing Origami Spring Ridge Middle School Electrical/Electronics

Senior Category: Jay Lee Project: CreaHng a Spherical 3D Printer Great Mills High School

Junior Category: Zoe Coughlan Project: Child Alert Spring Ridge Middle School Environmental/Biological

Senior Category: James Kelly Project: Development of a Low Cost NeuroprostheHc Great Mills High School

Junior Category: Hannah Jarboe Project: Does Ocean AcidiﬁcaHon Aﬀect the Chesapeake Bay? Spring Ridge Middle School

Unmanned Systems Chief Engineer Award Senior Category: Jonathan Yu Project: Wireless Sensing of Blade Impacts Great Mills High School

son, Wyle, and Mr. Robert “Bob” Ernst, NAVAIR. Judging for this year’s TPP Special Awards was extremely challenging with a large number of extraordinary project entries. The TPP/INCOSE awards reception is open to the public and advanced registration is requested. A $5 registration fee is requested to help cover the cost of refreshments. For more information, visit www.paxpartnership.org or contact Julie Lemmon, (301)8661739 x 318.

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Active Heroes, Carry the Fallen Ruck March By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Active Heroes is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises money for veterans, spreads awareness about suicide prevention and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) According to the team leader of Maryland, Janell Conner, 22 veterans a day commit suicide. Active Heroes’ goal is to turn that number to zero. The money raised through Active Heroes goes towards a 144-acre retreat located in Shepherdsville, K.Y., which is open to veterans and their families free of charge. The idea of the retreat is to separate from the stress of daily life, get away to a relaxing environment, and heal invisible wounds. Veterans and their families can stay in the cabins provided and participate in activities and services offered like archery, counseling, legal advice, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, music lessons, massages, reflexology, camping, cookouts, and hiking. Not only does Active Heroes provide the retreat, but they help in anyway they can. Conner said that Active Heroes is helping her husband, who suffers from PTSD, to get a PTSD dog and she has seen the organization help rebuild a veteran’s home. “If you come to them and you need help, they are there,” said Conner. Active Heroes will be holding a national event called Carry the Fallen. The idea of the event is to spread awareness to both veterans that need the help and to those that would like to help the veterans by donations. In 2014, $200,000 was raised across the United States from the Carry the Fallen events. The Mighty Mud Ducks, Conner’s team, hopes to raise $5,500 and currently is at $1,382. Conner will be holding a Carry the Fallen event on Saturday, March 12 in Chesapeake Beach. The event will include a 6-mile ruckmarch through Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. The event will start at 9 a.m. at the

American Legion Post 206 with an opening ceremony that will have color guard from Northern High School’s JROTC and an opening prayer. During the march they will stop at the Veterans memorial where Conner will say a few words about Active Heroes and what they do and then participants will hear a few personal stories. After the march will be a ceremony where everyone who helped raise $100 or more will receive a military patch. Conner will then be offering pizza at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department (NBVFD) where she and her husband are both volunteer fire fighters. If you would like to participate in the free event, you can register online at www.fundraise.activeheroes.org/chesapeake-beach/ events/carry-fallen-chesapeake-beach-md/ e67553. To donate online visit www.fundraise. activeheroes.org and search for Mighty Mud Ducks. You can donate at the event in either cash or check. Conner would like to give a special thanks to Ledo Pizza, Dominos Pizza, Connie O’Dell with the town of Chesapeake Beach, the American Legion Post 206, NHS JROTC color guard, Chesapeake Beach Resort, and the NBVFD. If you have questions about the event or Active Heroes visit the Active Heroes website at activeheroes.org or find them on Facebook. “To all our proud veterans, if you’re having dark days and you need to talk, 2 p.m. or 3 a.m., I am here. Charlie Mike,” said Conner. Her cell phone number is 443-949-1372. The Veterans Crisis Hotline number is 800-273-8255. crista@countytimes.net

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By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Currently on display at the Arc of Southern Maryland are handmade sunflowers and painted landscapes. The pieces of art were painted by the clients both individually and in a group setting with the help of Suzanne Shelden, an artist and owner of Shelden Studios, and Nevin Bossart, an artist whose specialty is in sunflowers, said Connie Willoughby Senior Vocational Support Professional. Shelden and Bossart worked with the clients of the Arc at the American Chestnut Land Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chili Cookoff where the clients helped create the handmade sunflower centerpieces. Shelden and Bossart enjoyed working with the Arc so much that they decided to come in and help the clients create their own artwork to hang on the walls. Almost once a week from October to December, Shelden and Bossart volunteered their time to assist in the fun and help the clients bring out their creativity. Blick was kind enough to donate all of the canvases for the clients to work with. When all the work was finished and hanging on the walls, the Arc held an Art Opening on Jan. 19. Invited were board members, staff, family members, and clients. Shelden and the Arc hope to do another round of artwork, this time focusing on watercolor. The Arc is currently seeking an artist to reach out and volunteer. For more information on the Arc, visit

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Hop on Down to the Easter Egg Festival Easter’s on it way … and what better way to celebrate the season than at the 33rd Annual Easter Egg Festival. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, March 19, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. This rain or shine event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. and is open to the entire community. The Easter Festival has become a staple of the Southern Maryland community every Spring and features egg hunts for all ages, photos with the Easter Bunny (courtesy of Lifetouch Photography,) live entertainment, free arts and crafts, an egg decorating contest, face painting, and goods and services for sale by local area vendors. Cost to take part is $5. In addition, other activities and events include photos with Mr. or Mrs. Bunny, recreational activities, free face painting and crafts. Kids can also meet Superheroes and participate in a BMX course or Tennis Demonstration. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Advance tickets can

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be obtained at the Recreation & Parks main office in Leonardtown Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is still available for local vendors to participate. Recreation and Parks is also seeking donations and sponsorships. Please call for additional details. Net proceeds from the Easter Festival along with the Scott Verbic Memorial Golf Tournament are used to fund the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Program which provides qualified individual applicants the opportunity to participate in an activity at a 50% prorated amount of the registration fee. Title sponsor for this year’s Easter Egg Festival is Southern Maryland Oil, who also will return to as the Gold Sponsor of the Scott Verbic Memorial Tournament. For more information please visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/easter or call 301-475-4200, ext. *1800.

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Craft Guild Shop Open House

Come join us Saturday, March 5th at the Craft Guild Shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for our special Open House! We will have fresh baked goods available, local artists on site performing demos, free refreshments all day, and more. Everything in the shop will be 10% off this day, this is a great opportunity to shop and stock up on your favorite homemade jams and jellies, artwork by Mary Lou Troutman, springtime ceramics and stained glass

pieces, bath & body products and other unique items. Don’t miss this event as our shop is newly remodeled and our coop members will be here to greet you and help you find something special for yourself or a friend. For more information call the shop at 301-997-1644 or find us on Facebook at “Craft Guild Shop of St. Mary’s.” Press Release from Craft Guild Shop

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Registration for Recreation and Parks Summer Camps Now Available Parents … now’s the time to register your kids for one of Recreation and Parks’ 2016 Summer Camps. Over 30 camps are available for children and youth ages 3 – 20. Registration is available online and in person. Summer Fun Day Camps begin the week of June 20 and run for one week sessions through August 12. All Summer Fun Day Camps are $135 unless specified; $170 and $200. Fun Camps run Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp Keepers (extended care) is available from 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. for $15.00 per session (am or pm) per week. Summer Fun Day Camp locations include the Hollywood, Carver, and Leonard Hall Recreation Centers, as well as Elms Beach and Chancellors Run Regional Park. Two Therapeutic Camps, New Horizons and Camp Inspire, are being offered at Lexington Park Elementary School, Monday through Thursday. Camp Inspire is a 4-week camp designed specifically for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

(ASD). New Horizons is a 5-week fun filled adventure for children with various disabilities. Sports Camp opportunities begin on June 20 and continue through August 4. Choose from 13 different sports camps for ages 5 and up. Camp times, location, and price will vary depending on the camp. Full payment is due at time of registration. Recreation and Parks is offering Camp Limbo for the three days between the last day of school and the first day of camp; June 15 - 17. Camp Limbo will operate 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. for $30.00 per day at Carver Recreation Center. To register online go to www.stmarysmd.com/recreate, or in person at the Recreation & Parks office in Leonardtown. Registrations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 653 Leonardtown, MD 20650. For more information call 301-4754200 ext. *1800 or *1801. Press Release

Annual Soup Cook-Off Canceled

Unfortunately, due to a low number of competitor entries, the 2016 Forrest Center Soup Cook-off has been cancelled. The event had been scheduled for Wednesday, March 2. The Forrest Center staff and students hope to offer a similar event next school

year but in a slightly different format during the fall semester. For more information, contact Chef Amanda Granados at 301.475.0242, 28210 or aegranados@smcps.org. Press Release

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College, What is it all about? An Introduction to College High-school students are invited to join AmeriCorp VISTA and St. Mary’s College of Maryland students to discuss college, what is it all about? This is a drop-in program from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at Leonardtown Library. No registration required. Computer Basics 2: Introduction to Windows 7 Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Computer Basics 2: Introduction to Windows 7 class on Tuesday, March 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will explore the basics of Microsoft’s operating system. Learn how to create, store, and manage

files and folders, and run multiple programs. Learn how to use various tools and techniques to make your computer experience more productive. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www. stmalib.org or call 301-884-2211. Job Searching Class Leonardtown Library will hold a Job Searching class in partnership with JobSource on Wednesday, March 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. This workshop is designed to assist with navigating through the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) system to conduct Job Search. Participants will learn how to job search utilizing additional career sites to enhance employability,

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learn tips on how to complete an online application and learn how to conduct a successful job search. Professionals will help review position descriptions and utilizes ONET online resource center to enhance your resume and application content. Registration required on www.stmalib. org or call 301-475-2846. Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email Lexington Park Library will hold a Computer Basics 4: Introduction to Email class on Thursday, March 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Set up your personal email account and learn how to compose an email. Explore various email providers and the features and tools they offer. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up.

Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188. Reggie Rice Magic Show Reggie Rice’s Magic Show is coming to all three St. Mary’s County Library branches! Charlotte Hall branch will host Reggie Rice on Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m., Leonardtown branch will host Reggie Rice on Monday, March 21 at 2 p.m. and Lexington Park branch will host Reggie Rice on Wednesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Reggie Rice’s Magic Shows are filled with magic, music, and comedy! The audience will go on an adventure of pure fun and excitement. Space is limited: Free tickets will be available at the library prior to the show.

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My name is Kitty. I was born in April of 2015. I am super friendly. I run over to my foster mom to be petted. I really like people. I am one lucky girl as I was rescued from the kill shelter where they euthanized 204 cats per month in 2015. I was rescued along with my three baby kittens. They no longer need me and I am fully vetted and ready to find a home of my own. Since I am an adult, you could foster to adopt me once your application is approved. That way you could see if I would be a good fit for your family and other pets. What do you think? Please give me a chance. I will usually be at the Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3 p.m. You can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to diane@

feralcatrescuemd.org. I can’t wait to meet you. Yours truly, hopefully, Kitty P.S. Please spay and neuter your pets. Please consider being a foster family so more cats can be saved from death.

CHOPTICON HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS:

DRUG MISUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION SEMINARS FOR PARENTS AND CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBERS

March 17, 2016 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

April 7, 2016 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools Central Administration Office 23160 Moakley Street Leonardtown, MD

Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center 24005 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD

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Chopticon High School 25390 Colton Point Road Morganza, MD 20660

Spring College Fair

Hosted by St. Mary’s County Public Schools Co-sponsored by: The Collective Education Association of St. Mary’s County, The Education Association of St. Mary’s County, and the St. Mary’s Association of Supervisors and Administrators

The evening will begin with a traditional college fair. Students will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from universities, private colleges, and trade schools.

Informational Workshops

Seminar presenters include: SMCPS, Walden Sierra, Inc., St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Mark Besen Ph.D.

For more information contact: SMCPS Department of Safety and Security at 301-475-5511, ext. 32235 Project funded in part by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the Department of Aging & Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration Prevention Grant.

Students and parents/guardians will participate in breakout workshops of their choosing: Session 1: 6:00—6:30 p.m.

Session 2: 6:30—7:00 p.m.

Session 3: 7:00—7:30 p.m.

Presenter Brian Oakley College Admissions Counselor Thirza Morgan Financial Aid Advisor Erin Hall, Academic & Transfer Advisor Crystal Joseph/ Guidance Counselors Art Pruett, Capt. USN (Ret) Jim Cranmer NCAA Compliance Director/Asst. Athletic Director Kim Belvin SAT/ACT Instructor

Colleges/Universities Attending: Albright College Alderson Broaddus University Bridgewater College College of Southern MD Culinary Institute of Virginia Davis & Elkins College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Institute Fairmont State University Florida Institute of Technology Frostburg State University Goucher College Hood College Johnson & Wales University Longwood University Lycoming College Morgan State University Mount St. Mary’s University Pennsylvania College of Technology Randolph College Roanoke College Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Savannah College of Art & Design Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Shenandoah University So. MD Higher Education Commission St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Vincent College Towson University U.S. Coast Guard Academy Universal Technical Institute University of Alabama University of Cincinnati University of Mary Washington University of Maryland College Park University of South Carolina Aiken United States Merchant Marines Washington College West Virginia University Wilson College Wittenberg University U.S. Army U.S. Marine Corp U.S. Air Force Plus more…..

Session 4: 7:30—8:00 p.m.

Topic Applying to College and College Admission Process Understanding the Financial Aid Process, FAFSA Transferring from a Community College to a Four Year College/University Importance of High School Course Selection Service Academies NCAA Clearinghouse and Athletic Recruiting SAT/ACT Tests

For more information, contact Mrs. Christine White at cmwhite@smcps.org or 301-475-0125, ext. 38139

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2016 IDBL Season Kicks Off In Two Months

Updated 2016 Schedule; Future Growth Plans For 2017

The nation's largest motorcycle drag racing series, International Drag Bike League (IDBL), kicks off its 2016 season in two short months at Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) on April 22 - 24. The IDBL features the best bike builders, riders and grudge racers from around the country. Each event is highlighted by a vendor midway, bike shows, stunt bike competitions, live bands and nonstop drag racing action on the ¼-mile. The three-day event will host nine different professional and sportsman classes competing for bragging rights, contingency awards and purse money. The 2016 schedule has been updated and MDIR will host all six IDBL events this season. The purse structure will remain the same as the nation's best racers have an opportunity to walk away with up to $3,000 in select classes at each event. In addition, the IDBL original class structure remains the same and appeals to novice and hardcore motorcycle enthusiasts. Classes include: Orient Express Pro Street, DME Racing Real Street, Vance & Hines 4.60 Index, FBR Shop 5.60 Index, Carpenter Racing Crazy 8's, Trac King Clutches Top Sportsman, Shinko Tires Pro E.T., Brock's Performance Street E.T., and Eastside Performance Grudge. IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE), parent company of the IDBL,

is currently working on a structure to expand the series in 2017 and bring national exposure to the premiere series. A new television and digital platform will be introduced along with a revised national point's contingency fund to bring more awareness to the IDBL. These are just a few of the highlights IRGSE is looking to implement next season. "IRGSE is committed to the IDBL Series," stated Chris Lencheski, IRGSE Vice Chairman of the Board and CEO. "The IRGSE Board of Directors have already begun to work on growing the series and plan to build the 2017 program with a larger national point's contingency fund. We also want to bring awareness to the IDBL racers, their personal sponsors and racing family via our television and digital strategy," Lencheski continued. "The IDBL racers and fans are some of the most loyal people in racing. I have experienced it firsthand at Maryland International Raceway," commented Royce Miller, IRGSE COO. "I am excited to see this series grow and gain the recognition it deserves." 2016 IDBL Schedule April 22 - 24 Maryland International Raceway May 20 - 22 Maryland International Raceway June 24 - 26 Maryland International Raceway July 29 - 31 Maryland International Raceway Sept. 9 - 11 Maryland International Raceway Oct. 7 - 9 Maryland International Raceway Additional information pertaining to the schedule, rulebook and payout structure are located on RaceIDBL.com. Press Release from IDBL

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BLEACHERS A View From The Thinking Downstream By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Last fall, Katina Powell, a previously unknown former escort, published her book “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen.” It exposed a sordid trail of debauchery that will, if confirmed, leave a lasting stain on the storied basketball program at the University of Louisville and on the record of Rick Pitino, its Hall of Fame head coach. In the book, Powell alleges that from 2010 through 2014, Andre McGee, a former player, Graduate assistant and Director of Basketball Operations at Louisville, financed several parties at an on-campus location where escorts provided, shall we say, “adult services” to Louisville basketball players and recruits. McGee has since resigned from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he was an assistant basketball coach. Pitino has steadfastly denied any knowledge of the alleged parties and remains on the Louisville bench. Think about that: One of the most powerful men on campus and the face of the athletic department, if not the entire university, claims ignorance of parties that supposedly happened nearly two dozen times over a four-year period. Maybe Pitino is innocent, but if these allegations prove true, his institutional control was incompetent. If this was a football program with dozens of coaches and 100-plus players, Pitino’s story might be plausible. But basketball? A sport with a handful of assistants and a roster of roughly 15 players? Unacceptable. And let’s not forget, this is the same Pitino who, in a 2009 extortion case, admitted to an extramarital affair and paying for his mistress’ abortion. Fast-forward seven years and this man of questionable morals is requesting the benefit of the doubt. Louisville, in retaining his services (and thereby determining him the best man to lead the program and its student-athletes), has obliged. You wouldn’t be alone in questioning that decision. The NCAA’s investigation is ongoing, but there’s apparently some fire behind Powell’s smoke. A few weeks ago – and here’s where it gets complicated – Louisville President James Ramsey announced that it was “reasonable to conclude that violations had occurred” and that, as a consequence, the university would self-impose a one-year postseason

ban, effective immediately. It is a classic pre-emptive action ahead of near-certain NCAA sanctions. The significant collateral damage of such a decision, as is the case with most NCAA scandals, is its impact on the innocent – the current players. Few, if any, of the kids on Louisville’s roster were involved in these alleged parties; yet, while Pitino continues coaching and many former players polish their 2013 NCAA championship rings, the 2015-16 Cardinals deal with the sins of their Louisville ancestors and their own shattered NCAA Tournament dreams. This situation – the uninvolved present bearing the burden of the shameful past - is so common in major college athletics now that it is easy to attribute it only to major college athletics. In fact, the immediate reaction to the ban wasn’t to laud Louisville’s proactive discipline or to speculate on what the schools action means long term, it was to express sympathy for the guys wearing the colors today. But this story isn’t just about Louisville basketball. It isn’t even just about college athletics or sports at large. It’s about parents raising responsible, respectful kids and turning them over to appreciative teachers and communities. It’s about workers setting a high standard and managers mentoring and grooming their replacements, a collective effort that produces a healthy organization. It’s about using the planet’s resources judiciously and not consuming them recklessly. It’s about not attending parties with escorts, literally or figuratively. All of us, in all of our various roles, must remain acutely aware of those downstream and make sound, responsible and selfless choices for them in the present. Our efforts should produce beneficiaries, not victims. Visitors to the beach in Ocean City, Maryland are greeted, at nearly every access point, by this trademark phrase: “Leave only your footprints.” It’s a simple request: Leave our Maryland treasure as you found it (and feel free to improve it by grabbing any trash on your way out). Those who visit after you will be glad you did. If only the forebears of this year’s Louisville basketball team had been so courteous… Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ gmail.com

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Month Long Angel Wings and Things St. Michael’s Church (16560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., except holiday weekends. We have a huge selection of winter clothes, coats, shoes, and so much more. We also have a great baby room, kids’ toy room, and tons of wonderful winter items. All items are in terrific shape, and very reasonably priced. We look forward to having you visit us! For any questions, please contact Marti Lloyd at St. Michael’s School, at 301-872-5454. Open Skate Nights Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown)- every Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. Looking for an evening of roller skating fun? Well, strap on your skates and bring your family and friends to Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown! For all ages, $5 per person. Skates available for rental at $2.50 per person or bring your own. For more information, please call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all media. For information, call 301-475-3130.

Thursday, March 3 March Madness St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop (44078 St. Andrew’s Church Rd., California)- store hours. March Madness begins March 2 through March 12 at the St. Andrew’s Church Thrift Shop. Opening hours are Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most winter clothing, including outerwear, sells at 25 cents for children’s clothes and 50 cents for adults, this includes outerwear! Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy quality clothing at a great price! Calvert Toastmasters Club 205 Main St., Prince Frederick 1st Floor Conference Room- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Learn how Toastmasters has changed the lives of members. Free Membership Kit ($20 value) if you join during the months of February or March. This week is our speech and evaluation contests. 2016 Southern Maryland Agriculture Summit Southern Maryland Association of Realtors Graham Room (8440 Old Leonardtown Rd., Hughesville)- noon to 4 p.m. The summit is a forum for agencies, food hubs and other organizations that serve agriculture in the five county region to profile their services and showcase their upcoming projects and new initiatives benefiting regional agriculture (inclusive of: agritourism, aquaculture, equine, livestock, produce, winer-

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ies and more.) Producers, farmers and anyone interested in agriculture are encouraged to attend this free event. Visit the news and announcement page at www.smadc.com for more information and to register for lunch ($10.) All lunch registrations must be received by February 29th. Clark Senior Center Book Discussion Clark Center (1210 Charles St., La Plata)- 1 to 2 p.m. Join us for a fun and insightful discussion of the topics, characters and themes of our book of the month. This month we will be discussing “The Truth According to Us” by Annie Barrows. Ages 55+. For more information, call 301-934-9001. Gutbuster Cheesesteaks VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California)- 5:30 to 8 p.m. Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious Gutbuster Philly-Style Cheese Steaks. All cheese steaks served on a hoagie roll with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American fries for only $8. Choose from chicken or steak. Eat here or take one to go. This event is open to the public.

Friday, March 4 Bay Montessori Open House Bay Montessori School, Lexington Park- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Please join us for a prospective parent meeting for a tour of our campus and to observe a class in action. First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)- 5 to 8 p.m. The museum is open and FREE to the public with docents in every gallery. This month’s features portraits of the Chesapeake K through 12 Art Show. Join us in the Harms Gallery for the opening reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with entertainment provided by Calvert High School Chamber Orchestra. The art show is on display during the month of March. Quarter Auction Windy Hill Elementary School (9550 Boyds Turn Rd., Owings)- 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. PTA Bring your quarters and friends! Auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Paddles are $3 or two for $5. Over 15 vendors, including Bottoms Up, Celebrating Home, Island Momma Baking, Lemongrass, Oragami Owl, Pampered Chef, Style Dots, Thirty One....and many more. Questions or reservations for groups of 10 or more, call Val Seward at 240-416-4224. Steak and Shrimp Dinner American Legion Post 82 (6330 N. Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $15 for steak or shrimp, or $18 for combination. Call 301-9348221. Come support veterans, activeduty military, and your community! public welcome.

Saturday, March 5 55th Annual Spring Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Rd.,

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Hollywood)- 1 to 5 p.m. $25 for adults and carry out, $7 for children 4 to 12 years of age, children 3 and under are free. The buffet style meal consists of stuffed ham, fried oysters, chicken salad, parsley potatoes, candied yams, cole slaw, green beans, beets, rolls, iced tea and coffee. There will be bake table and a 50/50 Raffle table. Come and join us! Bring your friends! For more information, please contact Elaine Quade at 301-373-2695. Indoor Flea Market St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bryantown- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to rent a table for $20 or have any donations, please call Mary Branick at 301-274-4507. Sponsored by St Mary’s Social Concerns Committee to help supplement the Emergency Sharing Fund for the less fortunate. Sudoku Tournament St John’s School (43900 St John’s Rd., Hollywood)- 9 a.m. to noon. Players can register and start anytime from 9 a.m. to noon. How good are you? How good are your friends? There will be Cash Awards in the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels. Free refreshments. Details available on the web at “SoMD Sudoku Tournament 2016” or on the school website at www.sjshollywood.org. Come join us for a little friendly competition. COSMIC Symphony Family Concert Patuxent Presbyterian Kingston Creek Road, California- 4 to 5:30 p.m. COSMIC Symphony, directed by Vladimir Lande, presents a Family Concert; Spaceflight America Museum and Musical Youth. In collaboration with the Spaceflight America Museum in Prince Frederick, COSMIC Symphony presents an evening of space-themed music and history and the winners of COSMIC’s 12th annual Young Artist Competition will perform with the orchestra. Tickets online at www.cosmicsymphony.org or at the door.

Sunday, March 6 Quarter Auction Benefit American Legion Post 274 (11820 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 1 to 3 p.m. Doors open at noon. Win prizes from over 15 different companies; all items will be only one to four quarter bids most items are only one or two quarter bids. Paddles are $3 each or two for $5. If you’ve never been to a quarter auction, come out and enjoy! We’ll show you to play, and you’ll have over 75 chances to win! For info or reservations, call 410-474-2958. COSMIC Symphony Family Concert Patuxent Presbyterian Kingston Creek Road, California- 4 to 5:30 p.m. COSMIC Symphony, directed by Vladimir Lande, presents a Family Concert; Spaceflight America Museum & Musical Youth. In collaboration with the Spaceflight America Museum in Prince Frederick, COSMIC Symphony presents an evening of space-themed music and history and the winners of COSMIC’s 12th annual Young Artist Competition will perform with the orchestra. Tickets online at www.cosmicsymphony.org or at the door.

Chesapeake Community Chorus North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus which performs concerts to benefit Calvert County charities, will hold a practice session. We are looking to add new singers and no auditions are required. For further information, contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email him at lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Monday, March 7 GRIEFSHARE Program Real Life Wesleyan Church (27399 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville)- 6 to 7:30 p.m. Community members who have experienced the death of a loved one, are invited to register for the GRIEFSHARE program. For more information, call Jen at 240-249-6098. Drive through Fried Chicken Dinner 4095 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $9 and includes half a fried chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, soda and roll/butter. Desserts will be available for purchase. SMART Medicine Presentation Northern Senior Activity Center (29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall)10:30 to 11:30 a.m. SMART Medicine is a local media campaign designed to generate awareness for the rising issue of opioid misuse and abuse in addition to providing information and resources regarding the safe management and disposal of prescription medications. We are committed to ensuring that prescription medication is used only to help, not harm. Please contact Maryellen Kraese at 301-475-4200, ext.*1681, for more information.

Tuesday, March 8 Free Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing Church of the Ascension (21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park)- 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Saint Mary’s County AARP TaxAide program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those ages 60 and older. Taxpayers must bring their social security cards and picture IDs (to prevent identity theft,) as well as a copy of last year’s tax returns and all income and tax related information including names, social security cards, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Unfortunately we are not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties, or partnerships. Additional information is available at: www.smctaxaide.org . Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:30 a.m. An Oyster Is My Home is the theme! Children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are invited for this free

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program. Learn about all the animals that live around the oyster reef.

Wednesday, March 9 March Madness St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop (44078 St. Andrew’s Church Rd., California)- store hours. March Madness begins March 2 through March 12 at the St. Andrew’s Church Thrift Shop. Opening hours are Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most winter clothing, including outerwear, sells at 25 cents for children’s clothes and 50 cents for adults, this includes outerwear! Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy quality clothing at a great price! “Let’s Talk” Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Abuse Courthouse Square Conference Room (205 Main St., Prince Frederick)- 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse for the “Let’s Talk” Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Abuse. The workshop will be led by Corporal Antony Moschetto, Drug Recognition Officer, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. This is a free event. Seating is limited so registration is required. Please call the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) at 410-535-3733 to register. VFW Men’s Auxiliary Meeting VFW 8810 (2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 7 to 8 p.m. All members should attend. For more

information, call 301-645-6331.

Thursday, March 10 Free Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing Church of the Ascension (21641 Great Mills Rd., Lexington Park)- 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Saint Mary’s County AARP TaxAide program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those ages 60 and older. Taxpayers must bring their social security cards and picture IDs (to prevent identity theft,) as well as a copy of last year’s tax returns and all income and tax related information including names, social security cards, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Unfortunately we are not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties, or partnerships. Additional information is available at: www.smctaxaide.org . March Madness St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop (44078 St. Andrew’s Church Rd., California)- store hours. March Madness begins March 2 through March 12 at the St. Andrew’s Church Thrift Shop. Opening hours are Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Saturdays are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most winter clothing, including outerwear, sells at 25 cents for children’s clothes and 50 cents for adults, this includes outerwear! Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy quality clothing at a great price!

Bay Montessori Open House Bay Montessori School (Lexington Park)- 5 to 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a tour of our campus. Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:30 a.m. An Oyster Is My Home is the theme! Children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are invited for this free program. Learn about all the animals that live around the oyster reef. Bingo Night Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82 (6330 N. Crain Hwy., La Plata)7 to 10 p.m. Smoke-free bingo Thursday with early birds beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. Call 301-934-8221 for more details. Public welcome.

Friday, March 11 Trinity Church Yard Sale Parish Hall (47477 Trinity Church Rd., St. Mary’s City)- 7 to 8 a.m. Housewares, books, toys, yard tools, furniture - something for everyone! Contact the office at 301-862-4597 for more information. Bay Montessori Open House Bay Montessori School (Lexington Park)- 9:30 a.m. Please join us for a prospective parent meeting for a tour of our campus and to observe a class in action.

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Casino Night Bowles Farm (22880 Budds Creek Rd., Clements)- 6 to 11 p.m. Father Andrew White School will be hosting a Casino Night at Bowles. Featured games are Black Jack, Roulette, Poker, Money Wheels and 50/50. Admission is $5. Must be 21 to enter. Cash only to play. Food and beverages will be offered. Come join the fun! Steak Dinner VFW 8810 (2310 Old Washington Rd. (Rte 925,) Waldorf)- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Steak dinner. Baked potato and/or mashed potatoes, gravy and mushrooms, vegetables - medley and/or green beans, salad, rolls. $15. Drinks available at club prices. Call 301-6456331 for more information. CSM Children’s Theatre: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” CSM La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata)- 7 p.m. Five short plays explore Latin-American mythology, for all ages and races. $7 adults/seniors, $5 youth. For more information, email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or visit www.csmd. edu/Arts.

Saturday, March 12 Trinity Church Yard Sale Parish Hall (47477 Trinity Church Rd., St. Mary’s City)- 7 to 8 a.m. Housewares, books, toys, yard tools, furniture - something for everyone! Contact the office at 301-862-4597 for more information.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

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

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

St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh St. George Church: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Chapel: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment

19199 St. George Church Road • Valley Lee, MD 20692 301-994-0607 • www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org

BAPTIST CHURCH

NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH

CATHOLIC

Victory Baptist Church

Grace Chapel Ministry

301-884-8503

Teaching The Bible Without Compromise

29855 Eldorado Farm rd CharlottE hall, md 20659

Order Of gOOd news services sun schOOl, all ages…...............10:00 sun mOrning wOrship.............…11:00 sun evening wOrship….................7:00 wed evening prayer mtg.........…7:00

ProClaiming thE ChangElEss word in a Changing world.

Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches

Sunday Worship • 8 A.M. Sunday School • 9:15 A.M. Blended Worship • 10:30 A.M. Wednesday Bible Study • 7 P.M. Tuesday Youth Group • 7 P.M. American Heritage Girls 1st & 3rd Thursday • 7 P.M.

Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts

You are invited to worship with us.

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We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238 39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md. 301-884-3504 • Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com www.gracechapelsomd.org/faith

HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

Jesus saves

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

21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8 PO Box 1260 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

Church Schedule

Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m

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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CLUES ACROSS

1. Sold at a higher price 8. Instill fear 13. Can be domesticated 14. Oohed and ___ 15. Make too simple 19. Plutonium 20. Necessary for breathing 21. Make happy 22. Mythological bird 23. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 24. Put on __ 25. Type of dough 26. Blushed 30. Celestial object 31. Point __ National Seashore 32. Purplish red 33. Towards the mouth or oral region 34. Portuguese musical genre 35. Steals 38. Acts insincerely 39. City in Belarus 40. Anticipates 43. Paris airport 44. Deal with 45. No (Scottish) 47. Opens lock

48. Central parts 49. Sheep disease 50. Indicates position 51. Doing many things at once 55. Khoikhoin peoples 57. Informal alliance between countries 58. Long poems 59. The state of being poorly illuminated

CLUES DOWN

1. Portico 2. Delicacy 3. Punish with an arbitrary penalty 4. Household god (Roman) 5. Public television station 6. __ Lilly, drug company 7. Degraded 8. Free from danger 9. Low bank or reef of coral 10. Exclamation of surprise 11. Lies down in rest 12. Give an education to 16. Provides 17. Fat from a pig 18. Belonging to a thing 22. Branches of a bone

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25. Having a cheerless aspect or disposition 27. Edema (archaic) 28. Bo __, “10” 29. Unfledged or nestling hawk 30. Surrenders 32. Type of dessert 34. Planted with trees 35. Washington town 36. Listen in 37. Inwardly 38. Chinese province 40. Garrison 41. Converts thermal energy to mechanical work 42. Holy people 44. Lowest point between two peaks 46. Boundaries 48. Utter obscenities 51. ___ and cheese 52. Member of the cuckoo family 53. Type of microscope 54. ___ and Barbie 56. Michigan

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Thursday, March 3 Bourbon Dinner Menu The Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point)- 6 p.m. Swamp Candy The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4 Mitch Harrell and the Classic’s Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Josh Airhart The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Dylan Galvin Acoustic The Lime Lounge (22608 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) Saturday, March 5 OLSS Dinner Theatre Play On Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90 Alexander Ln., Solomons)- 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 6 Joe Martone The Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point)- 11 a.m. Monday, March 7 Pizza and Pint Night The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

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Tuesday, March 8 Team Feud The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m. Burger and Pint Night The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, March 9 Open Mic Night The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Gary Gibson Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.

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