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IN LOCAL “There’s no tax relief in the budget, that’s a shame.” - Commissioner Mike Hewitt on the county budget not returning to constant yield for property taxes Brewing A Better Beer
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CONTENTS Local News
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Expanded Business Directory Easter Services
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Obituaries 13 All-Maryland Academic, Students to Cover Annapolis Film Festival, SMHEC Engineering Labs
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Feature 15 First Friday
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Library Calendar
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Community 20 Community Calendar Church Directory More Shopping, More Traffic
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Entertainment 27 Classifieds
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Commissioners Take $219 Million Budget To Public Hearing By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County voted unanimously for the fiscal 2017 budget, which includes some tax increases and pay raises for sheriff’s office deputies. It also includes holding the property tax rate at about 85 cents for every 100 dollars of assessed value, which means an increase in revenues of about $646,000 next year as well as increases in the fire and rescue tax and solid waste fees for each county family. Commissioners said they were not happy about nearly every aspect of the
budget since it had relatively flat revenues with which to work. Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the increase in the solid waste fees of $12 to $72 in total was just so the county could cover the cost increases. “This is not a budget anyone is going to be exhilarated about,� Jarboe said at Tuesday’s meeting. He added that the next budget would likely be much more difficult since revenues from property taxes and particularly income taxes were not likely to rise appreciably. “I don’t see anything in the pipeline that is going to bring 100 new jobs,� Jarboe said. The budget also includes an extra $5.9
million for the school system and a flat funded sheriff’s office as well as a decrease in the funding of non-profits that provide critical services for the county by about 10 percent, or about $132,000. “The sheriff’s office is flat funded, this is risky for the sheriff’s office going forward,� Jarboe said about possible cost increases incumbent with law enforcement. “But we brought them up to parity [through salaries]. “We’re righting past wrongs by doing this.� The budget includes about $1.2 million extra to increase sheriff’s office personnel pay that has been lagging behind other agencies for years.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt said he was disappointed that commissioners did not support returning to constant yield for property taxes to provide relief for citizens. “There’s no tax relief in the budget, that’s a shame,� Hewitt said. “We need to lower the cost of living in St. Mary’s County. “It’s too expensive.� The next hearing for the budget will be a public gathering April 19 at Chopticon High School. The commissioners have a public hearing reserve of $189,000 and a an unassigned fund balance of $14.9 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Search To Continue For Lost Graves By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Archaeologists and volunteers looking for a graveyard from a long lost community in Scotland vowed to keep looking for it after a search in the Rodo Beach community turned up no graves. “We just have to do a lot more archival research,� said Scott Lawrence, a local archaeologist and researcher who has
helped lead past efforts by the county to record the sites of all graveyards and cemeteries in the county. About a dozen volunteers set out Mar. 25 to search the woods in the beach community but despite initial indicators of what might have been a possible African American church and village, they found no graves. The remains of a structure that might have been from on old church was one clue but volunteers had hoped that the
presence of yucca plants, a non-native tropical flora but a staple in African American funerals from more than a century ago, would hold promise. Despite coming up short on the search for graves in their initial attempt, the volunteers are certain that the cemetery is there somewhere in Scotland. James Gibb, an Annapolis-based archaeologist who took part in the search, said he remains convinced of the cemetery’s exis-
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Commission Halts Hollywood Commercial Project By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The county planning commission finally came to a decision on a proposed 14-acre shopping center project in Hollywood Monday night after months of delays by rejecting the proposal by a 5 to 2 vote. The developer of the project, Dean Partnership LLP through their representative Kimley/Horn Associates, continued to press their case that their project, which called for three entrances to the old farm property on Sotterley Road, Old Three Notch Road and Three Notch Road, that they would provide enough road improvements to ensure that the planned 13,000 trips it would generate would not pose a major problem. But a majority of the commission did not agree, even though the applicant had provided a computer based simulation show-
ing the traffic flow at the major intersection in Hollywood would be improved by the project’s approval. When Howard Thompson, the chair of the commission, saw the projection on the screens in the hearing chamber he said he did not believe the traffic flow the applicant was showing as current was as smooth as they presented. He said he did not believe the installation of the center, which would include a gas station and convenience store, a pharmacy, a food service store and other retail venues constructed over three phases, would be served well by the confluence of the roads there. “That was the gist of it,” Thompson said in a later interview. Moreover, most of the commissioners continued to consider an additional eight acres immediately adjacent to the property where a car dealership had been planned as
a completely separate project as part of the overall traffic scheme. It had been revealed at the last meeting two weeks ago that Kimley/Horne had not included that 8-acre property in their presentation, though they had at their first pass at the commissioners back in December of last year. Because the 8-acre property, which could have about 400 new parking spaces for the dealership, was entered in the record it, the commission was bound to consider it as part of its deliberations. For commission member Shelby Guazzo, it came down to the applicant’s need for an entrance in and out of the development from a 600-foot portion of Sotterley Road that earned her rejection. She said to have an entrance to the property there would mean encroaching on wet lands nearby to widen the road. The developer’s plans also called for
access to the Sotterley Road entrance from either east or west bound lanes of the short road; Guazzo said if they had asked for a right-in and right-out only entrance it would have made the project more acceptable. “We’re trying to plan for the future and that road would have to be widened,” Guazzo said. “And their traffic numbers did not take into account that 8-acre parcel.” Thompson said he hoped that the developers would reapply, since the project itself could be of great value to Hollywood. The applicant just had to abandon their push for an access road directly off of Sotterley Road, he said. “It’s a shame, I wanted it,” Thompson said of the project. “There are ways to make this work.”
same kind of law enforcement entity but it was “not contiguous” with the borders of St. Mary’s. In other words it was far enough away to not have any entangling relationships with members of the local force that might be involved in the investigation. “They are a very disciplined agency with a robust office of professional responsibility,” Cameron told The County Times. Horne, who has a long history of service with the agency, accused Commissioner John O’Connor in particular of trying to
micromanage the agency through the budget process. Horne called the efforts of O’Connor and that of Commissioner Mike Hewitt “ridiculous” and told O’Connor, a former law officer, that it was not his job to try to run the agency. O’Connor shot back by claiming he had every right as a commissioner to examine the agency’s budget for cost savings and even filed an official complaint against Horne for what he called his unprofessional behavior.
O’Connor’s wife is a deputy sheriff. Immediately following the work session of March 15 Cameron said he believed Horne was expressing frustration that many in the agency felt and that he, too, believed O’Connor was trying to control the agency. In his formal complaint O’Connor had requested that the Maryland State Police head up the investigation into whether Horne violated any of the sheriff’s office policies on conduct of its personnel.
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Outside Agency Will Investigate Assistant Sheriff By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said this week that he has engaged the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the actions of his top subordinate, Assistant Sheriff Major John Horne, after Horne publicly chastised several county commissioners during a tense budget work session two weeks ago. Cameron said he chose to reach out to the Montgomery agency because it was the
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Sheriff Tim Cameron Appointed to Governor Hogan’s Emergency Management Advisory Council Governor Hogan has appointed St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron to a two-year term on the Governor’s Emergency Management Advisory Council (GEMAC.) The GEMAC serves as an independent advisory board, comprised of persons with special expertise in areas critical to homeland security and emergency management. Sheriff Cameron brings more than 35 years of law enforcement and public safety experience to the Council, including three terms as the Sher-
iff of St. Mary's County. “It is an honor to be appointed by Governor Hogan to his Emergency Management Advisory Council. The council works to ensure Maryland is an aware and prepared state. It is a pleasure to serve with such an exemplary group, including fellow St. Mary’s County resident David Willenborg,” Cameron said. This is the second time that Governor Hogan has specifically called upon Sheriff Cameron’s expertise. In
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2015, the Governor appointed Cameron to serve on his Heroin and Opioid Emergency Task Force. Sheriff Cameron earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Management in 2006, through Johns Hopkins University's Public Safety Leadership program. Cameron then enrolled in the University's prestigious Police Executive Leadership Program and received his Master of Business Administration in May 2007. Since then, Cameron has gone on to complete the Executive Leaders Program at the Naval Post Gradu-
ate School, in Monterey, Calif., at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security. He is also a graduate of the 92nd Class of the National Sheriff’s Institute, Session 66 of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Course, and of Session 14 of the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission Leadership Challenge. The two-year term is set to expire in 2018. Press Release from St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office
League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s To Hold Candidate’s Forum The League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County will hold a candidate’s forum on Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. in the Lexington Park Library, Room B. Candidates will meet and greet citizens just before the forum, beginning at 5:30. All three candidates currently running for the Board of Education At Large are scheduled to attend on March 6. They are: Cathy Allen, Chris Krush and Deforest Rathbone. Each candidate will make a brief opening statement and questions from the audience will follow. As is the usual practice, individuals in the audience will write their questions on a card, which will then be read by the moderator. Candidates’ re-
plies will be timed since the library closes at 8 p.m. The forum will end with closing statements made by all candidates. Tables will be available for candidate materials, however, no campaign materials, banners or campaign clothing is allowed in the meeting room during the forum. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, community-based political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will host their seventh Code Home public hearing, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, Station 22. The address is 29848 Therese Circle, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. A move to Code Home Rule would allow county commissioners to exercise authority to enact local laws on a number of subjects without having to await action by the Maryland General Assembly. Under Code Home Rule commissioners could not enact any new taxes or regulatory fees. Code Home Rule would give the commissioners legislative authority throughout the year. Public hearings on legislation would be held in Leonardtown, rather than in Annapolis during the winter. The public could demand a referendum on any new public local law, some-
thing which does not currently exist. St. Mary’s County is one of six counties in Maryland which has yet to adopt some form of home rule. St. Mary’s County voters would have to approve a referendum to adopt Code Home Rule on the ballot in the November, 2016 general election. The eighth and final Code Home public hearing will take place: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Commissioners’ Meeting Room Chesapeake Building 41770 Baldridge Street Leonardtown, MD 20650 More information about Code Home Rule can be found at www.stmarysmd. com/pio/codehome.asp Questions and comments can be sent to: CodeHomeRule@stmarysmd.com.
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Commissioners Lend Voices To Raise Awareness About Dating Violence
First Ever Respect Week Declared In County
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County joined members of the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women, St. Mary’s County Public Schools staff and employees at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital to raise awareness about dating violence by declaring the week of April 3 to 9, as St. Mary’s County Respect Week. Statistics indicate one in three adolescent girls in the United States is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure which far exceeds victimization rates for other types of violence affecting youth. “Providing young people, their fami-
lies and the school system with education about healthy relationships and relationship skills and by changing attitudes that support violence, we recognize dating violence can be prevented,” said Commissioner Michael Hewitt (2nd District.) The commissioners believe St. Mary’s County Respect Week will bring greater awareness of dating violence to young people, their families, schools and communities without regard to socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
April marks the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The Maryland Association of REALTORS’ 2016 Fair Housing theme is “Everyone Wins With Fair Housing.” The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County believe the theme will further housing choices for all Americans without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, family status or disability, and to encourage fair housing opportunities for all county citizens. With this as a cornerstone the commissioners have declared the month of April Fair Housing Month. The Maryland Fair Housing law was first enacted in 1971 and memorialized per Maryland Code, Article 49B, Sections 19-39 which adds marital status and sexual orientation as protected classes. Local efforts continue to be vital in promoting
Fair Housing and combat discrimination. “The Southern Maryland Association of Realtors, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County, the St. Mary’s County Human Relations Commission, property owners, management companies and many others continue to build alliances supporting Fair Housing,” said Commissioner Michael Hewitt (2nd District.) “Illegal barriers to equal opportunity in housing, no matter how subtle, diminish the rights of all, and ongoing educational outreach and monitoring are key to raising awareness of fair housing principles, practices, rights, and responsibilities.” The commissioners encourage all citizens to abide by the letter and spirit of Fair Housing Laws.
The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation is pleased to sponsor the Free Mulch program while supplies last. St. Mary’s County residents are welcome to pick up mulch, free of charge, at the St. Andrew’s Landfill. Mulch will be available, beginning April 15, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The St. Andrew’s Landfill is closed on Sundays. Customers are responsible for the loading and transportation of the mulch. Please bring a shovel, pitchfork or simi-
lar hand tool to load the mulch. Covering the load with a tarp prior to transporting is recommended in order to minimize material from blowing off the vehicle. If assistance is required, special needs exist or additional information is requested, please contact the Department of Public Works & Transportation at 301863-8400. Additional Recycling/Solid Waste Program information is available on the web at www.co.saint-marys. md.us/dpw/.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Sources close to the investigation of two men indicted by federal authorities for a string of robberies last fall in Lexington Park and Leonardtown say that the defendants were stealing the money in an effort to help pay for the legal expenses of a man who happened to be a sibling to one and who was facing attempted murder charges. Both Quantaz Shields and Trevone Butler face 10 counts each for a spree of armed robberies that took place last October over a period of nine days, including use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, robbery and interfering with interstate commerce. Both could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of the charges against them. In addition, Shields faces a mandatory minimum time of seven years for brandishing a firearm during a robbery as well as a 25-year consecutive sentence for every other time he
brandished a firearm, according to federal authorities. Shields also faces another 10 years for being a felon in possession of a handgun. Tyreke Butler is accused of shooting a man in what law officers have called a drug deal gone bad in Lexington Park in which the victim, Robert Edward Blake, was shot multiple times. Blake survived the attack. According to indictments filed in U.S. District Court, Shields was the entry man of the pair who committed the actual robberies while Trevone Butler provided the getaway vehicle. Federal authorities with U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein’s office alleged that both men took part in the robberies of The Sign of the Whale liquor store, the Super 8 motel and the Papa John’s Pizza store in Lexington Park as well as the Dash-In and CVS Pharmacy in Leonardtown. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Registered Sex Offender Charged with Failing to Notify of a Temporary Address Change The St. Mary's County Sheriff's 10 were inside the residence where Office Sex Offender Compliance Hall was staying. Hall was located Unit received information that a Tier at the residence on March 25, and III lifetime registered sex offender, taken to the St. Mary's County Clevland Dwight Hall II, 36, was Detention Center where he was living at an address in Leonardtown charged with failing to notify the Hall but was registered under a Calvert sex offender registry of a temporary County address. address change. The investigation revealed Hall, who Suspect Hall is being held without was previously convicted of sexually bond pending a bond review with a disassaulting children under the age of 13 trict court judge. years old, had been staying at a residence in Leonardtown. Press Release from St. Mary’s County Numerous children under the ages of Sheriff’s Office
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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 Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Heidi Litzenberg Henn, 52 Heidi Litzenberg Henn, 52, of Hollywood, MD, passed away of an extended illness on March 24, 2016 at her residence, with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 23, 1963 in York, PA to the late Thomas W. and late Agnes L. Pherson Litzenberg. On October 30, 1993, Heidi married Harvey A. Henn in Lexington Park, MD. Together, they celebrated 22 wonderful years of marriage. She graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1986. Heidi worked as Foreign Military Sales Program Manager for 14 years on numerous international programs which offered her the opportunity to travel to Germany, Austria, Italy, Norway, Spain, Canada, Turkey, United Kingdom, Taiwan, and Singapore. She enjoyed music, sailing, hiking, horseback riding and travelling. Her pride and joy were her children. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Rachel C. Henn and Thomas R. Henn both of Hollywood, MD; her sisters, Suzanne Marti (Timothy) of New Castle, PA and Audrey Maziarz (John) of Mechanicsville, VA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Lungevity, an organization Heidi was passionate about during her illness. Donations can be made at http://www.lungevity. org/donate Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Suzanne “Ms. H” Henderson, 89 Suzanne “Ms. H” Henderson, 89, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at her home. Suzanne was born to Dorothy and Barnard Smith on March 10, 1927 in Leonardtown, MD. Suzanne graduated from Margaret Brent High School in May 1944, and married Joseph Henderson in November 1944. Suzanne was a mother and homemaker, and assisted her sister, Dorothy, in the floral business for many years until 1960, when she and her father opened a wholesale plumbing business, Southern Maryland Supply. Suzanne was active in running Southern Maryland Supply until it was sold in 1994. Suzanne was proud of her community where she was a part of numerous organizations including the Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years, Auxiliary of Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, Auxiliary of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad for over 25 years, St. Mary’s County Fair Board for over 25 years, Optimist Club of St. Mary’s, and Daughters of the American Revolution. In 2011 she was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Southern Maryland Volun-
teer Firemen’s Association. In 1984 Suzanne served as a Leonardtown Commissioner. Music was a big part of Suzanne’s life and she participated in the local chapter of Sweet Adelines and the choir at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. However, Suzanne’s real love was for her animals, at one time having 14 poodles. In her later years, Suzanne could be seen whizzing around Leonardtown in her pickup truck with her beloved Yorkshire Terrier, Itzee, and later, Boo. Suzanne is survived by her daughter, Suzanne (Hugh) Hall of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Also surviving are her granddaughter, Jennifer (Bryan) Turney, and her two greatgranddaughters, Amelia Grace Turney and Emmeline Turney. In addition to her parents, Suzanne is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Henderson; her son, John Henderson; and her sister, Dorothy Asbury. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 30 from 5 – 8, with prayers at 7:00 pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD. Funeral service and interment will be held on Thursday, March 31 at 11:00 at Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, MD. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s or the Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
Jackie Lee Ryan, Jr., 45 Jackie Lee Ryan, Jr., 45, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away on March 9, 2016 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center with his mother by his side. He was born on February 14, 1971 in Washington, D.C. to the late Jackie Lee Ryan, Sr. and Theresa Ann Lewis of Mechanicsville, MD. Jackie attended LaPlata High School. He was employed by Camelot Construction as a laborer. He had an extensive movie collection. As an avid Washington Redskin fan, he never missed watching a game. He also enjoyed cheering Tony Stewart on in the NASCAR races. Other hobbies included fishing, BINGO, and riding roller coasters, especially at Kings Dominion. However, his greatest love was for his son, who was his pride and joy and he loved to spend time together. In addition to his mother, Theresa Ann Lewis, he is also survived by his son, Jackie Lee Ryan, III of Mechanicsville, MD; his sister, Tricia Ann Lewis of LaPlata, MD; his step-brother, Jessie James Lewis of North Beach, MD; his uncle, Jack Trumbull of Mechanicsville, MD; three nieces; two nephews and many extended family and friends. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his step-father, Charles A. Lewis and grandparents, Jack and Angie Trumbull and Barbara Biller. Family will receive friends for Jackie’s Life Celebration on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated by Deacon Ammon Ripple at 3:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to
Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Gladys Cecelia Owens Pilkerton, 94 Gladys Cecelia Owens Pilkerton, 94, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away at St. Mary’s Nursing Center Leonardtown, Md. on March 8, 2016. Born on May 15, 1921 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Essie Eucalia Downs Owens, and William Edward (Ned) Owens. Gladys is survived by her children: Loretta Perini of Stony Point, N.Y., Leroy Pilkerton of Smithfield, N.C., five grandchildren, and sister Betty Woods of Hollywood, Md. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Rita Joy, Irene Robertson, Barbara Zee Wetzel, Wilhelmina Owens, Catherine Owens, Walter Owens, Donald Owens, Lindy Mitchell and Jack Owens. She graduated from Great Mills high school in 1939, and was a dispatcher for C & P Telephone Company for 17 years. Gladys enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cross word puzzles. The family received friends on March 10, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were: Eric Bender, Michael Robertson, Kenneth Woods, Kevin Woods, Glenn Woods, and Paul Wetzel. Honorary Pallbearer was Melvin Pilkerton. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Ln. Ct. Leonardtown, Md. 20650 and St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation P.O. Box 904 Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
Margaret “Peggy” Anne Brabec, 83 Margaret “Peggy” Anne Brabec, 83, of Drayden, Md. passed away on March 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born Feb. 19, 1933 in Exmore, Va., she was the daughter of the late Alberta Mae and William Riley Shipp, Sr. Peggy was the loving wife of Larry Milo Brabec, whom she married on Feb. 8, 1963 in Virginia Beach, Va. She is survived by her children; Pamela Gail Zimpfer of Franklin, Va., Cathy (David) Stevens of Milton, Fla. and Lisa (Jim) Sydnor of Leonardtown, Md., sister; Linda Rathbun of Michigan and Finale Nichols of Minnesota, three grandchildren, Scott (Niki) Blair of Virginia Beach, Va., Brian (Amanda) Blair of Virginia Beach, Va. and Rebecca Stevens of Milton, Fla. and six great-grandchildren; Callista, Chloe, Avery, Aidan, Michael and Levi. In addition to her
parents Peggy was preceded in death by her siblings; Dorothy Hamstead, Mary Brake and William R. Shipp, Jr. Peggy moved to St. Mary’s county in 1971 coming from California. Peggy was a devoted wife and mother. She always put her husband and children before herself. Whenever we came home she had all our favorite dishes cooked and she made every day special. Larry served our country and she served as well by taking care of the household during deployments. Peggy had an amazing sense of humor and usually one-upped us. Every family gathering was filled with laughter and love. She was a woman of great faith and inspired that faith in her children and grandchildren. We all know we were in her prayers every day. Peggy loved the outdoors, she loved to fish and crab and be on the water. She cared deeply for all living things, and “pets” were family. Our loss is Heaven’s gain- thank you Mama for everything. Pallbearers were: Scott Blair, Brian Blair, Jim Sydnor and Michael Blair. All Services were private. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.
Cynthia “Cindi” Lee Bailey, 65 Cynthia “Cindi” Lee Bailey, 65, of Hollywood, Md. formerly of Pawtucket, R.I. passed away on March 21, 2016 at her residence. Born May 14, 1950 in Providence, R.I., she was the daughter of George Fram of Rhode Island and the late Jeanette Strychasz. Cindi was the beloved wife of Roger A. Bailey, whom she married on May 16, 1992 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. In addition to her husband and father Cindi is survived by her Step-Children: Stacey Bailey of FL and Roger Bailey, Jr. of Maryland, siblings; Kenny Fram , Jay Strychasz, and Michael Strychasz all of Rhode Island and Joey Strychasz of Florida. Cindi graduated from Tolman high school in 1968, she entered the USAF in December of 1973 and retired after 20 years of service on Nov. 1, 1993, her duty stations were U.S., Germany, UK and Japan. She moved to St. Mary’s County in November 1993 from the United Kingdom and was a Bartender at Brass Rail for 10 years. All Services are private. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
Charles Anthony Daniels, 95 Charles Anthony Daniels, 95, of Clements, MD died Feb. 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center after a brief illness. He was born Casimir Dangolovich on Feb. 16, 1921 the second child of Casimir and Gertrude Diedrich Dangolovich in Shamokin, Pa. In his youth, Charles was known as a talented baseball player, the fastest runner on the team who had a record for stealing bases. Charles graduated from St. Edward’s High School in Shamokin. That fall he joined the Christian Brothers and he became Brother Francis Peter. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from LaSalle College and earned master’s degrees in French (Laval University, Canada), Religion (LaSalle Col-
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lege) and Mathematics (University of Arkansas). Charles taught in Catholic schools in Philadelphia, Quebec, and Baltimore for 27 years. In 1971 Charles moved to St. Mary’s County and joined the faculty at Chopticon High School in the foreign language department. During his career, he taught French, English, Spanish, German, Latin and Mathematics. Charles was advisor to the CHS French Club and coordinated French educational trips to Quebec, Canada. Charles recalled, with pleasure, his association with principals, Julius Levay and Dwight Chakales, and with his fellow language instructor, Karl Pence. He retired in 1983 and became a member of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools Retirees Association. Charles joined St. Francis Xavier Parish (Newtowne) in 1971 and became a Life Member of The Knights of Columbus Missionary Council #10957. In 1975, Charles married Dorothy Young who preceded him in death. Survivors include his brother, William (Helga) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Gertrude Weiser and brother, Vincent Dangolovich. Charles will be missed by his friends, Virginia Mae Pierce and the Pierce and Anderson families who included Charles in their holiday family gatherings. He had many friends in St. Mary’s County and will be remembered for his humor, intelligence, generosity and kindness. He was a “gentleman’s gentleman.” The family received friends on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Matttingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, Md. with Father Tom Crowley officiating. Interment followed in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, Md. Pallbearers were: Joshua Pierce, George Gibson, Drew Dowdell, Charles Boyer, Bob Schaller, and George Matisick.
Bishop William McClean officiating. Interment was private. Contributions may be made to the Animal Relief Fund (www.animalreleiffund. org), and St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League (www.smawl.org).
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. with Fr. Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church 23080 Maddox Rd. Bushwood, Md. 20618
Larry M. Murdock, 69
Emilio Romero, 96
Larry M. Murdock, 69, of Lexington Park, Md. formerly of Chittenango, N.Y. passed away on March 10, 2016 at Walter Reed National Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. Born March 3, 2016 in Syracuse, N.Y. he was the son of the late Barbara Goodfellow Murdock and Evan Murdock. He was the loving husband of the late Mary D. Murdock whom he married on Nov. 18, 1966 in Washington, D.C. and preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 2005. Larry is survived by his children; Corrine Fernandes of Beltsville, Md., Eileen Murdock of Florence, K.Y., Geneva Sullivan of Spring Hill, Fla., Ralph Ebert of NC and Margaret Ann Burguss of New Orleans, La., siblings; Evan Murdock of Canastota, N.Y. Glenn Murdock of Syracuse, N.Y., 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife Larry was preceded in death by a brother Keith Murdock. Mr. Murdock graduated from Chittenango high school in 1964, he served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years retiring on July 21, 1984 he then went to work for DYN Corp retiring in October 2015 after 30 years. The family received friends on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. where a Funeral Service was held at 10 a.m. Inurnment followed in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, Lexington Park, Md.
Emilio Romero, 96, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on March 9, 2016 at his residence. Born on March 2, 1920 in Cuba, he was the son of the late Natalia Torres Romero and Eduardo Romero. Emilio was the loving husband of Anntoinette Marie Romero. Emilio is survived by his daughter Mary Ann Hance of Leonardtown, Md., two grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his daughter Dolores Romero. Emilio moved to St. Mary’s County, Md. in 2004 and served in the United States Army, retiring in 1968. All Services will be private. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s Leonardtown, Md. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P. A. Leonardtown, Md.
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Mary Catherine “Bitsy” Ellis, 78, of Bushwood, Md. passed away on March 15, 2016. Born on Dec. 2, 1937 in Greenville, Miss., she was the daughter of the late Ann Ward Lowry and Charles Taylor Lowry. Bitsy is survived by her husband Joseph Carroll Ellis whom she married on Oct. 5, 1958 in Greenville, Miss. In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter Ann Ellis D’Ovidio and her husband Dennis D’Ovidio of Bow, N.H., her son Joseph Charles Ellis and his wife Lea Carrico Ellis of Bushwood, Md., four grandchildren: Tara Ryan, Kelly Ryan, Christopher Ellis, Malayna Ellis and her sister Patricia Lowry Burney of Diamond Head, Miss. Bitsy graduated from Greenville High School in 1956, and moved to St. Mary’s County in 1970 from Arlington, Va. She was the Librarian for Holy Angels - Sacred Heart School in Avenue, Md. retiring in 2005. She enjoyed her family, especially time with her grandchildren, quilting, flower gardening and reading. The family received friends on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 9 to 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, Md. A
William Russell “Russ” Cole, 52, of Lexington Park formerly from Doylestown, PA, and Nitholasville, KY passed away in Lexington Park, Md. Born on Feb. 27, 1964 in Lexington, K.Y., he was the son of Martha Ruth Cole and the late William Lee Stephen Cole. Russ was the loving husband of Erin Krista Cole, whom he married on October 5, 2002 in Piney Point, Md. Russ is survived by his children; Noah Russell Cole of Hatfield, Pa., William Collin Cole and Jaxson Garrett Cole both of Lexington Park, Md. and sibling; Jennifer Cole of Kan. He moved from Doylestown, Pa. to St. Mary’s County in 1996. Russ worked for Sabre Systems in Lexington Park, Md. as a Software Configuration Management for 19 years. He was the (NYSCA) National Youth Sports Coach of the Year in 2012 for the Patuxent River Raiders Youth Football. The family received friends on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service followed at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with
Mary Catherine “Bitsy” Ellis, 78
Shirley Faye D’Aria, 84 Shirley Faye D’Aria, 84, of Great Mills, Md. passed away on March 17, 2016 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Feb. 29, 1932 in Ft. Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Verna Mai Whitley Lynch and Shelton Andrew Lynch. Shirley was the loving wife of Maurice Dana D’Aria. Shirley is survived by her children: Dorian D’Aria of St. James, Md., Dana D’Aria of Great Mills, Md., Douglas of Laurel, Md., three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her four siblings. The family received friends on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service followed in the Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Father Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment followed in the Holy Face Catholic Cemetery Great Mills, Md. Pallbearers were: Doug D’Aria, Dorian D’Aria, Justin D’Aria, Dana D’Aria, Mike Lynch, and Abe Harris. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Charles Franklin “Chuck” Myers, 78 Charles Franklin “Chuck” Myers, 78, of Lexington Park, Md. passed away on March 3, 2016 in Leonardtown, Md. from his service connected disability. Born Nov. 9, 1937 in Baltimore, Md. He was the son of the late Ella Mae Jackson Myers and Walter Melvin Myers and Wilber Ralph and Elizabeth Teresa Byrne Machen. Chuck was the loving husband of Wilma Elizabeth Machen Myers whom he married in St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Sparrows Point, Md., in addition to his wife he is survived by his children; Betsy Myers of Lexington Park, Md., Charlie Myers of Leonardtown, Md., Tom and Teri Lackner of St. Mary’s, Ga., and Michael and Lisa Myers of Quinton, Va., siblings; John Leroy Myers of Tucson, Ariz., Arthur Myers of Baltimore,
Md., brother-in-law Francis “Bunk” Machen and wife Bonnie of Ocean Pines, Md., grandchildren; Erin and Tim Catlett of St. Mary’s, Ga., Sean and Alyssa Myers of Ellicott City, Md., Stacy and Brian Beeson of Valley Lee, Md., Nichole and David Rendon of Tucson, Ariz., Great-grandchildren; Jamie Catlett, Temperance and Thomas Rendon and Avery Beeson, also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Chuck was preceded in death by his sister, Marlene Aason. Mr. Myers served in the U.S. Navy from Oct. 3, 1954 to 1971 retiring after 17.5 years of service, he then went on to work for the U.S. Navy Civil Service for 21 years retiring on Nov. 30, 1992. Chuck was a 47-year member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8 and 26 (Chapter Commander 1982 to 1983), State of Maryland Commander 1982 to 1983, the American Legion 255, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, instrumental in forming DAVA unit 26. He was one of the first Maryland State Veterans Home Commissioners at Charlotte Hall, Md. The family received friends on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. with Disabled American Veterans prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at 2:30 p.m. in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Pallbearers were; Sean Myers, Brian Beeson, Scott McArdle, Stephen Machen, Eric McArdle and Kenny Wasson. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s DAV/DAVA Chapter and Unit 26 C/O Robert Boles, 20238 Hermitage La., Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Jennie May Wohlmuther, 95 Jennie May Wohlmuther, 95, of Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on March 20, 2016 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. She was born on October 30, 1920 in Baltimore, Md. to the late George John Birner, Jr. and the late Sarah May (nee Adams) Birner. She was married to August Wohlmuther who passed away in 1993. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and a longtime member of the Women’s Club of Roland Park. She was a superb homemaker, loving wife and an excellent mother. She is survived by her son James Wohlmuther; daughters Patricia Lynn Kissinger and Carolyn May Alexander; sister Helen Dennis; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the Eline Funeral Home, 11824 Reisterstown Rd., Reisterstown, Md. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Lake View Memorial Park. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1900 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Md. 21218. For additional information visit www.ElineFuneralHome.com.
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New Shopping Center Will Bring Major Traffic Changes By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Clearing and grading for the longawaited St. Mary’s Marketplace project, located on the western corner of routes 4 and 235, has begun, but improvements for the county’s biggest intersection may still be years away. The new development, which is set to include 90,000 square feet of commercial space on 15 acres, will sit at the door step of the busiest traffic flow in St. Mary’s County, coming directly from the Thomas Johnson Bridge into the heart of the Lexington Park Development District. The history of the project has been a turbulent one over several years with one developer dropping out and another, Klein Enterprises of Baltimore, taking over the project after consenting to a long list of requirements from the county, including building another section of FDR Boulevard from St. Andrews Church Road through Wildewood. The prior developer had wanted to keep and renovate the shopping strip currently at the intersection but the county wanted it demolished and the land donated to the State Highway Administration (SHA) for eventual improvements to the major intersection. One such option was to build a flying overpass at the intersection to reroute traffic, according to SHA, but, said Commissioner Todd Morgan, it was not a consideration for the shopping center’s sake.
“The reality is is that the intersection at routes 4 and 235 has failed,” Morgan said. “The flyover is one proposal but the center was not the reason for that. “The shopping center is going to increase traffic but the state has an implied responsibility to fix route 4 and 235.” Morgan said he had not seen anything in the state budget from Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration that puts any more money into improving the intersection there, though the project is part and parcel to eventual improvements to the Thomas Johnson Bridge. “It could take years and years,” Morgan said. In the meantime, Morgan said, the developer would be granted access to the project over the county right of way on the Three Notch Trail to provide access from Route 235’s south bound lanes. There was no access granted to bring traffic in from the north bound lanes, he said. “The developer’s been patient and followed the rules,” Morgan said. County officials had also commented privately throughout the process that the prior developer’s plans to move the Food Lion grocery store from the Laurel Glen shopping center further south to the new site was not a favored option. Essentially that move would have left a major storefront vacant in an older, harder-to-fill shopping center. “They didn’t have the wherewithal to meet all the conditions,” saidPhil Shire, director of the Department of Land Use
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and Growth Management. The prior board of county commissioners, of which Morgan was also a member, denied the prior developer’s access to Route 235 across the county right of way, essentially derailing the project for a time. Klein Enterprises has announced in recent months that Harris Teeter would be opening a store at St. Mary’s Marketplace. As earth movers clear away the many trees at the site, SHA officials have said that actual improvements to the critical intersection are indeed far off in the future. “The intersection project at MD 4 and MD 235 is not currently funded for design, right-of-way acquisition or con-
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struction,” according to a statement from SHA representative Charlie Gischlar. “SHA is working very closely with St. Mary’s government stakeholders and ascertaining their desired priorities in that region.” Morgan said that commissioners would continue to join with the Calvert and Charles counties in making the Thomas Johnson Bridge project their top priority, despite the growing development around the MD 4/235 intersection. “[The bridge] will remain the top priority,” Morgan said. The average traffic on Route 4 between Route 2 in Calvert and Route 235 in St. Mary’s is 30,800 vehicles per day, which is expected to increase to 36,700 vehicles by 2035, according to SHA projections. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Four College of Southern Maryland students will be recognized for their exemplary academic achievement in earning second team honors for AllMaryland Community College Academic. Mallory Haselberger of Waldorf, Stephanie Hayes of Marbury, Joseph Turner of Chaptico and Robert Wilson of Hollywood were nominated by CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) advisors to the AllUSA Academic Teams and recognized by the Maryland Council of Community College Presidents and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges. The students have been invited to attend the recognition ceremony at the Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City on May 4 and they will be recognized at the CSM Honors Convocation reception May 18 at the La Plata Campus. For information on CSM, visit www.csmd.edu. CSM Students Granted Professional Media Credentials to Cover Film Festival College of Southern Maryland students in Christopher Marks’ news production course will be granted professional media credentials to cover the 2016 Annapolis Film Festival which gets underway March 31. The four-day event will showcase more than 70 films and feature film makers, directors and industry guests. This is the first time in the event’s history that college students will attend the event as media to view films and interview directors and panelists for a news show as part of their class. Participating students include Alex Albrittain of Faulkner, Meghan Bennett of La Plata, Maleik Lewis of Upper Marlboro, Michael Moses of Waldorf, Amber
Simpson of Waldorf, Charles Thompson of Bryans Road and Cuyler Williams of Waldorf. For information on CSM’s Digital Media Production associate degree program, visit http://catalog.csmd.edu//preview_program.php?catoid=9&poid=211 6&returnto=1145. College of Southern Maryland engineering majors toured the classroom and lab facilities at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California to get a first-hand look at where they could spend their junior and senior years as University of Maryland students. Among those attending were Eddie Bowie of Hughesville, center, and Christopher Simmons of Marbury, left, who received instruction on the flight simulator from Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Program Analyst Kenneth Abell. Through a partnership with the A. James Clark School of Engineering at UMD, the Navy and SMHEC, CSM students can earn scholarships, summer internships and employment with the Navy after earning their bachelor’s degrees. “During the tour, current CSM students were able to see former CSM students hard at work, and former students gave advice on studying hard when they get accepted in the program,” said CSM Pre-engineering Program Coordinator Shadei Jones. “It was refreshing to witness the students’ excitement in connecting what they were learning in the classroom to practical applications.” For information on engineering partnership program, visit http://stem.csmd. edu/events_internship.html. Press Release from CSM
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ference in our community, may be submitted to the Corporate Center at the College of Southern Maryland through April 1. The 2015 CEO was Don Smolinski, president and CEO of All American Harley-Davidson. Other CEOs who have been recognized previously include Austin J. “Joe” Slater Jr., Kevin Poole, William F. Childs IV, Eric W. Franklin, Brianna Bowling, Christine Wray, Kimberly Oliver, Gore Bolton, Wayne Swann, Luther Grainger, Christine Stefanides, Greg Billups, Joe Yearta and Lloyd Harrison III. To qualify, nominees must be with a business located within Charles, Calvert or St. Mary’s counties, be in a position of leadership in a Southern Maryland business (private sector,) and be available to attend the ceremony, June 8, at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. Sponsorship levels are available in Platinum, Gold and Silver and include table for eight for awards dinner and reception. Additional seats are available for $75. For information about sponsorship opportunities or to attend, visit www.csmd.edu/LEA or call 301-9347837 or email blahman@csmd.edu. Press Release from CSM
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Representing businesses who earned 2015 Leading Edge Awards were, from left, Connie Fuksa, president and CEO of Blink Systems LLC, as Charles County Technology Company of the Year; Don Smolinski, president and CEO of All American Harley-Davidson, as CEO of the Year; Josie Cazares, president/operations of the Aeolus Business Group for Aeolus Energy Systems, Inc., as Small Business of the Year; and Mike Morgan, chief technologist for Booz Allen Hamilton, as CSM Partnership in Education. The 2016 Leading Edge Award winners will be honored June 8. For information visit www.csmd.edu//LEA.
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CSM Professors Guide Students As They Research Careers, Explore NSA Day of Cyber College of Southern Maryland Technical Studies professors Joe Burgin, James Graves, Wendy Hume Hayes and John Wilson are helping to guide their students as they explore careers in cybersecurity through participation in the National Security Agency’s NSA Day of Cyber throughout the month of March. With the growing sophistication of hackers, the need for trained cybersecurity professionals is critical to reduce vulnerabilities to America’s networks for commerce, communication and security, according to the National CyberWatch Center, a consortium of higher education institutions, businesses and government agencies. Burgin began teaching computer science at CSM in 1999, the same year that software security vendors released the first anti-hacking products for personal computers. Cybersecurity is among the topics and content Burgin teaches in courses including: Information Age: Emerging Technologies; Program Design and Development; Introduction to Linux; Windows Programming; Windows Programming for the Web; Web Programming; Algorithms and Data Structures; and Capstone Experience. Burgin believes that the greatest challenge students in the near future will face are security and privacy issues. “As citizens and those studying in technical fields, we need to transition from the idea that security is a feature added onto our systems as an afterthought to the requirement that security is a continuous process that is designed, ‘baked into,’ our systems from the start. Ensuring privacy and liberty depends on awareness of the technical as well as ethical issues involved in implementing secure systems,” said Burgin. Burgin encouraged his students to participate in the NSA Day of Cyber, saying “[Through this experience] they have been exposed to cutting edge ideas and issues at the heart of our digital economy and culture.” “[Through the NSA Day of Cyber] I did get a better idea of the scope of the IT fields NSA is interested in hiring,” said Ryan Kramer of Waldorf, one of Burgin’s students who is primarily interested in network/networking security and vulnerability
assessment. Graves began at CSM as an adjunct professor and has been teaching full time since 2013. He teaches Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics and Networking I and II. “Cyber threats continuously evolve and shape the direction we must embark upon to ensure the three pillars of Information Security, confidentiality, integrity and availability (C.I.A.), remain intact within our networks of tomorrow,” said Graves. “The NSA Day of Cyber provides great insight into our society and how technology is intertwined in our everyday lives. The individual activities allow students to see the ways cybersecurity plays a primary role in protecting technology infrastructure.” Hayes, the college’s cybersecurity program coordinator, came to CSM in 2002 and has taught Computer Security which prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ exam, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Network and Infrastructure Defense and Information Systems Security Capstone. “I made the NSA Day of Cyber activities available to my students because there is a big misconception about what a cybersecurity professional does,” said Hayes. “The interactive application focused on seven cyber professionals within NSA regarding what skills they needed to do their jobs and what an average day entailed. Along with these professional biographies, the NSA site provided critical thinking games with realworld scenarios. I found the critical thinking challenges to be a fun way to reinforce the need for problem-solving skills.” “NSA Day of Cyber is a great experience for my students because it provides them with an insight into different cybersecurity professions and what it takes to get there,” Hayes said, who added that the NSA has now opened its educational co-op to community college students. Wilson came to CSM in 2000 and teaches Cyber Ethics. “NSA is part of the national intelligence community and I wanted to expose students to the varied work they do,” said Wilson. “Some students might not think of working in the intelligence field but there are many jobs in this area. The work is challeng-
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ing and those who work in this field can see the results of their work, so there is great job satisfaction.” The activities in the Day of Cyber allow students to learn how they might use skills they are learning as they work on their degree. Students who participated learned about seven career fields, from cyber threat center director to network operator to vulnerability analyst. Each had a corresponding video explaining the
typical day of the role and what they like about their job. “Students were able to try their hand at some cyber challenges decoding messages,” said Wilson. “I now have a much better understanding of the types of jobs available in cybersecurity. More importantly, I have a better idea of some of the actual duties that are performed on the job,” said Amelia Sims of Waldorf, a student in Wilson’s class. “Several of the career paths appealed to me. If I had to
choose one, it would be the crypto analyst. Decoding secret messages seems very interesting—I would really enjoy that type of work.” For information on the NSA Day of Cyber program, visit http://nsadayofcyber.com/. To learn about CSM’s cybersecurity, computer science and information services technology programs, visit http://www.csmd.edu/ programs-courses/cyber-center/. Press Release from CSM
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Get Ready to ‘Splash for Scholarships’ May 7 CSM Foundation to Host Poolside Celebration The College of Southern Maryland Foundation is hosting a poolside celebration May 7 at Leonardtown Campus Wellness and Aquatics Center to raise funds for student scholarships. The Second Annual “Splash for Scholarships” event will include music and dancing, seashore-inspired cuisine, poolside games and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit CSM student scholarships through the CSM Foundation. Sponsorships levels range from $7,500 to $500, and based on the level include named scholarship opportunities, VIP parking and event tickets. Individual tickets are $50 per person. “We are so excited to host this event for a second year. The community’s response
was inspiring allowing us to raise over $70,000 for scholarships last year,” said Foundation Director Nancy Hempstead. “It truly was a ‘Splash for Scholarships’ event and we look forward to working with our community partners again this year to support CSM students through scholarships for both credit and career training programs.” The CSM Foundation, established in 1970, is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that promotes academic excellence, growth, progress and the general welfare of the College of Southern Maryland by raising and managing funds, and providing support to strengthen and develop the college and its objectives. For information on the event and spon-
sorships, visit http://Foundation.csmd.edu/ Splash or contact CSM Development Coordinator Erika Abell at eabell1@csmd. edu or 301-934-7647. For photos from last year’s event, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio. com/splash. Press Release from CSM
Partnering with the CSM Foundation to plan the 2016 “Splash for Scholarships” at the Leonardtown Campus are Foundation Directors, from left, Jean McDougall, Nancy Hempstead and Rané Franklin. This year’s event will be May 7.
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CSM Presents Classical Pianist David Kane, April 3 The College of SouthStrathmore Center for the ern Maryland continues Arts, National Geographthe 2015-16 Ward Virts ic Television and PBS. Concert Series with a His movie scores include performance by classical “Buffalo Bushido,” “Crapianist David Kane bezy Like a Fox” and “Tiny ginning at 3 p.m., April Magic.” For television, he 3. Kane’s performance is composed the themes for the fifth of six in the se“Nature,” “Taboo” and ries, all of which are held “Stories from the Vault.” at the Prince Frederick The Ward Virts ConCampus, 115 J.W. Wilcert Series is presented liams Road, Prince Fredand sponsored by the David Kane will continue the erick in the Multipurpose CSM Foundation and is 2015-16 Ward Virts Concert Series with a performance Room of Building B. also sponsored by Dr. beginning at 3 p.m., April 3, Born in 1955 in and Mrs. Henry Virts, Glasgow, Scotland, Kane College of Southern Maryland, Edward and Patricia Prince Frederick Campus, began playing piano and Mehosky, Exelon CorBuilding B, Multipurpose composing music at 8 poration, Nancy Powell Room, 115 J.W. Williams years old. Kane has perHempstead in memory Road, Prince Frederick. formed with notable jazz of Roger Powell, and artists such as Woody Stovy and Anne Brown. Shaw, Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Kujala and Grants are provided by the Arts Council Dave Liebman. He has also performed of Calvert County and Maryland State with classical orchestras and musicians Arts Council. such as the Baltimore Symphony OrAdmission is free and seating is open chestra, the National Symphony Orches- but limited. For information, contact 443tra, the Twentieth Century Consort, the 550-6011, rfleming@csmd.edu or www. Kennedy Center Orchestra, Joshua Bell, csmd.edu/Arts. The final performance Charlotte Church and Kathleen Battle. schedule for the 2015-16 Ward Virts SeKane is well-versed in the art of compo- ries is the Octtava Duo (piano), May 1. sition, having composed over 250 scores for the National Symphony Orchestra Ed- Press Release from CSM ucation Office, the Kennedy Center, the
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Mechanicsville Md's Dale Hollidge opened the 2016 season with a win in last Friday nights 35-lap Late Model feature at Potomac speedway. The win for Hollidge, worth $2500, would be his 9th career Potomac feature win and it came in his maiden voyage aboard his Greg Gunter owned Rocket no.0. Hollidge and defending track champion Jason Covert brought the field down to the initial green flag of the event with Covert surging into the race lead as the field scattered off turn two. Covert looked poised to win the race as he lead Hollidge through lap-10 until his car faltered as the duo raced into turn-one. Hollidge pounced on the opportunity as he shot low take the lead as Covert re-grouped from the mishap. Hollidge was then on a rail as he would lead the remainder of the event unchallenged to post the win over Covert who hung tough for second. "Greg (Gunter) has given us a great opportunity to drive his car this season." Hollidge explained during his post-race interview. "We've been and under-funded team for a lot of years and to give Greg a win, in this new car our first time out, is all about him and the people who got us here tonight." Hollidge felt he had a that could win, but was quite surprised to see the Covert misfortune. "I think his car shut off or something." Said Hollidge. "He (Covert) almost came to a stop going into one and I jammed the brakes to get under him and we made
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8. Deane Guy 9. Reese Masiello 10. Larry Ramsey 11.Scott Cross 12. Steven Axtell Jr. 13. Amanda Whaley RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Darren Alvey 2. Jamie Sutphin 3. Tyler Bare 4. Darin Henderson 5. John Imler 6. Mike Franklin 7. Logan Roberson 8. Ben Bowie 9.Jeff Pilkerton 10.Timmy Booth 11.Matt Tarbox 12. Ryan Clement 13. Brent Bordeaux 14. Ryan Hackett 15.Megan Mann 16. Richard Culver 17. Cory Higgs 18. Megan Emory Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Latham 2. Kyle Nelson 3. Chuck Bowie 4. Lloyd Deans 5. Mike Raleigh 6. Jeremy Pilkerton 7. Ed Pope Jr. 8. Billy Hill 9. Ray Hackett Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jonathan Raley 2. Sam Archer 3.Kevin Murphy 4.Race Alton 5. Dave Adams 6. Sam Raley 7.Greg Morgan 8. Tommy Randall 9. Glenn Dean 10. Corey Swaim 11. Billy Crouse 12.Buddy Dunagan 13.Jonny Oliver 14.Bobby Miexsall 15. Hilton Pickeral 16.Matt Randall 17. Jonathan Knott 18. John Burch 19.Kenny Sutphin U-Car feature finish 1. Savannah Windsor 2. Mikey Latham 3.Jamie Marks 4. DJ Stotler 5.Stephen Suite 6. Dominic Silvious 7.Speed Alton 8. Brian Coe Jr. 9. Jacob Boyer
LIBRARY ITEMS Developing Money Smart Habits Lexington Park Library will hold a class on Developing Money Smart Habits on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Money management is a skill that is rarely taught in school, and many consumers know how costly it can be to go through life without the help of a smart moneymanagement strategy. Learn how to build one today. This information session is being presented by The Assets for Financial Independence Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the St. Mary’s County Housing Authority. Registration is recommended on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188. JAMuary in April: Family Jam and Open Mic Charlotte Hall Library will hold a special JAMuary in April Family Jam and Open Mic on Saturday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sing and strum along to some of your favorite songs at our all ages celebration of music. Bring an instrument, or play one provided by the library. No registration required. Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 Lexington Park Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 class on Monday,
April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn the basics of creating multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. Explore how to animate presentations using various effects. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse & keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188. Staying Safe Online Leonardtown Library will hold a Staying Safe Online class on Monday, April 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants learn how to stay safe online by protecting your personal information and avoiding common Internet scams. Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846. Money 101: How to Pay for College High-school students are invited to join AmeriCorp VISTA and St. Mary’s College of Maryland students to discuss Money 101, How to Pay for College. This is a drop-in program from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 at Leonardtown Library. No registration required.
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Maryland’s First Designated Farm Brewery
By Crista Dockray Staff Writer
He said the beer they were producing out of his system was really phenomenal. “I realized that you can make beer that is Calvert Brewing Company is Maryland’s competitive with anything that’s made in the first designated farm brewery. Also, based on marketplace, and so that was the genesis of their square footage, they are the largest mi- Calvert Brewing,” said Scarborough. crobrewery to open up in the country in five Calvert Brewing Company received their years. license to make and serve beer in September The origins of these accomplishments stem 2014. Around that time, Scarborough had from a winery. planted some hops on his winery property, Managing partner and co-owner of Calvert which they started using in the brewing proBrewing Company, Mike Scarborough and cess. This qualified them as a farm brewery, his wife Barbara Scarborough planted their the first of its kind in the state. first grape vines in 2002 to make wine for For two and a half years, Calvert Brewtheir personal consumption. They ended up ing Company brewed out of their property in going past the legal limits of production, so Prince Frederick and they even opened up a they turned it into a commercial operation in beer garden there before their 28,000 square 2007 named Running Hare Winery. foot production facility and public tap room After a few years at the winery, Scarbor- opened in January 2016. ough came to a realization. According to Scarborough, Calvert Brew“It became apparent, at least to me, that ing Company always had the production facilbeer was becoming the new wine,” said ity in mind, but it took two and a half years to Scarborough. raise the money, go through the permit pro“A lot of what young people are doing is cess and finish construction. that they’re drinking beer and they are drinkThe money was raised due to the fact that ing really good beer and they know their beers the ownership of the company went from one pretty well. It became obvious that there is a to nine. pretty significant market out there,” he said. Besides Scarborough, Calvert Brewing So for one of his birthdays, Scarborough Company has eight other owners. Ken Gerdecided to buy himself a one barrel brewing hart and Kevin Owen were Scarborough’s system. Although he did not know how to first partners and later came Kevin Kerwin, brew beer, he had some friends that did. Steve Huter, John Burroughs, Jeff Gerhart, Bud Williams, and SSW Enterprise. “I’ve owned and run a few businesses and I’ve never seen this much talent around a table before,” said Scarborough. The production facility, which has six 60-barrel and four 120-barrel fermentation vessels, produces their four base beers, their IPA, Pale Ale, Wye Rye, and Cream Ale. It also produces their seasonal and experimental brews. “We ask the brewer to dream up some things that he wants to try. We make them on my old one barrel system… and we’ll put it on tap,” Scarborough said. After, they will see if customers enjoy their creations. Scarborough said that he believes that this is the best way to do market research. “We can think that we know everything all day long, but the truth is, until somebody that is sitting over on the other side of that bar says ‘I want a second one of those’ or ‘I want a third one of those’ do we get any From Left to Right: Matt Ducey-Head Brewer, Mike sense of what really has legs,” he said. Scarborough- Co-Owner and Managing Partner, Nick To make the beer, Calvert Brewing ComFinney- Assistant Brewer, Jacob Cusic- Brew Hand.
pany has the IDD Mash Filtration System, Two of the 60-barrel fermentation vessels. which is one of only nine in the world. Scarborough said that this is easily the most ef“Frankly, I think we are making some of ficient system that exists. the best beer in the state,” said Scarborough. He said they can brew beer with less than “We’ll absolutely put our beer up against half the water, less than 60 percent of the en- anyone.” ergy needed, and with a 20 percent reduction Besides brewing and distributing its own in the amount of grain needed to brew. beer, Calvert Brewing Company offers a conAlso, because of the mash filter, they have tract-brewing program. the ability to brew every two hours rather than Scarborough explained that craft brewing is the industry average, which is every five to exploding on the east coast. Although it is very six. popular, many microbreweries are started Once the beer is brewed, they add another by people who were home brewers and don’t interesting twist. Calvert Brewing Company have the ability to expand as much as they will take used, wet wine barrels from Run- need. If that happens, these microbreweries ning Hare Winery and age some of their beers have somebody else make their beer or make with it. the excess beer their system can’t handle. “We have the unique ability to take the skill Currently Calvert Brewing Company brews sets that we know from the winemaking side, the beers of Smoketown Brewing Station and including the use of wine barrels, and to mar- Greenspring Brewing Company. They plan to ry that together with the great brewing ability get more companies on board in the future. our brewer has,” said Scarborough. According to Scarborough, if they used the Scarborough said they are currently experi- amount of space their production facility has menting with woods, and other beers in other to offer, they could probably produce upwards barrels. of 100,000 barrels. When all is said and done, the beer is put in “We have built the brewery with the sole its newly designed packaging. Calvert Brew- intent of this thing growing dramatically…we ing Company used to bottle its beers, but have not cut any corners on any of the things recently made the decision to switch to cans that we are doing…just watch us grow and because there is no light degradation, the cans drink our beer,” said Scarborough. are lighter, recyclable, and it fits their mission Calvert Brewing Company’s farm brewstatement to be green. ery and beer garden is located at 150 Adelina The beer is then distributed in Washington, Road in Prince Frederick. They will be openD.C. and in every single county in Maryland, ing up again for the season this weekend on besides Garrett County. According to Scar- Saturday, April 2. They will be open from borough, they are looking to get into northern noon to 6 p.m. and will have live music from Virginia by the end of this year and then from 1 to 5 p.m. On April 23, they will have their there, expand to Richmond and its surround- Spring Festival. Calvert Brewing Company’s ing counties. They already have a wholesaler production facility and public tap room is picked out for when this comes to fruition, located at 15850 Commerce Court in Upper Scarborough said. Marlboro. Tours of the facility are available. At some point Scarborough said they want For more information on both of these locato look to Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, tions, visit www.calvertbrewingcompany.com and southern New Jersey, then sit on that mar- or call 240-245-4609. ket and become the eastern seaboard standard of good beer. crista@countytimes.net
“Frankly, I think we are making some of the best beer in the state. We’ll absolutely put our beer up against anyone.”
Brew Hand Jacob Cusic working hard on one of the steps of the brewing process.
Mike Scarborough’s first one barrel brewing system.
Calvert Brewing Company’s public tap room.
Photos by Crista Dockray
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The episode of Parts Unknown seemed like a time capsule from a bygone era. Was this real? The host, Anthony Bourdain, looked the same - slim, distinguishingly gray and weathered perfectly to command respect. The digital television guide confirmed that I was indeed watching a fresh release of the CNN series, but little on the screen indicated this was a current-millennium stage. The city’s infrastructure in the backdrop was dated and exposed an economic wound; the streets were flooded with American cars from the 1950s, most proudly showing the patina of 70 years of rugged use. Despite the visual evidence, it wasn’t a movie set; it was a real life, real-time picture of America’s complex neighbor: Cuba. Bourdain’s show did what it always does so well: explore the politics, culture and cuisine of the featured country. Cuba, though, wasn’t just any subject. Bourdain’s mere presence on the island, let along his shooting of an American television show, would have been unthinkable four decades ago. That phenomena, rooted in America and Cuba’s chilly history and made possible by rapidly changing attitudes, appropriately dominated the show’s fascinating script. Cuba is just 90 miles from Key West, Florida – 90 miles that for 50 years were an insurmountable diplomatic distance. Between 1960 and 1962, Cuba and United States endured the Bay of Pigs Invasion, a full trade embargo and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The political upheaval put the neighbors’ relationship on ice – no trade, no travel, no diplomatic exchanges. The North American cul-de-sac wasn’t at war, but the two neighbors became distant and distrustful strangers. Bob Dylan didn’t pen “The Times Are Changing” for Cuba, but the song fits the current United StatesCuba scene. Since 2008, a year that saw Barack Obama move in just up Route 4 at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and Raul Castro assume the presidency of Cuba from his brother and long-time American antagonist Fidel Castro, momentum for normalized American and Cuban relations has been tangible. The last eight years have seen Obama relax travel restrictions, Raul Castro trim bureaucracy on exit visas, America remove Cuba from its list of terror-
ist sponsors and the two countries reopen embassies and restore diplomatic ties. A shared passion delivered another sign of progress: Last week, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban national team played a baseball game in Havana. The Rays won, but the score hardly mattered. The game was the first of its kind since our Baltimore Orioles played an exhibition game in Cuba 17 years ago and, since the Obama family attended, it marked the first time in nearly 90 years since a sitting U.S. president visited the island. Significant change invites consternation and controversy. Most Americans prefer breaking down remaining barriers with Cuba, but it certainly isn’t endorsed by all. As Cuba and America thaw a vestige of the Cold War, some would-be American presidents are preaching increased isolation, including the construction of a wall - a physical manifestation of a very different approach to the future - along a shared border with another neighbor. Given the course of global events and the asymmetric threats to peace, democracy and religious freedom, strong, cooperative relations with international partners, particularly those next door, is crucial. Walls aren’t cooperative. Neither is maintaining sanctions against a neighbor for their one-time support of an American enemy, especially when said enemy – the Soviet Union – hasn’t existed in 25 years and the neighbor’s offending leader – Fidel Castro - has been out of power for nearly a decade. If achieved, history will be unable to quantify the contribution of a single baseball game to normalized relations between America and Cuba. Diplomatic political shifts take time and an incalculable number of change-promoting events. Nevertheless, the game inarguably furthered a positive trend. There was also a moment before the game that illustrated the crossroads the two countries have reached: A one-minute moment of silence was observed for the victims of the Brussels terrorist attack. It was a silent pause between two old enemies figuring out how best to shake hands instead of defiant fists, while quietly acknowledging an emergent, common enemy we’d be wise to combat together. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ gmail.com
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Little Explorers discover the world through storytelling, crafts, songs, and outdoor exploration. Preschoolers, ages 3-5, and an accompanying parent are invited to gather at Historic St. Mary’s City for an hour of adventure, fun, and learning twice monthly on Wednesdays in the spring and fall. Each Little Explorers gathering features a different theme. The first meeting of the season, on April 6 is titled «We’re Going on a Bear Hunt». Meet us at the Visitor Center as we explore the world around us – and see if we can find a bear! The program runs from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Admission is $4 per child for nonmembers ($3 for Friends) and accompanying adults visit free. The fee includes full-day admission to the museum. Bring a picnic and spend the day! For more information, contact Sharol at 240-895-4980 or email info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@ HSMCdigshistory.org.
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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. Closed Easter weekend. 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 301475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all media. For information, call 301475-3130.
Thursday, March 31 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. Open House – Florida Tech Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Rd., California)4 to 7 p.m. Considering pursuing your Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree? Join us at the SMHEC Open House to find out more about our 15+ degree programs including Aerospace Engineering, MBA, Logistics/Project Management, Computer Science and more! Ready to get started? Apply and register today and save the $50 application fee. To RSVP or find out more information reach, out to AnnaBelle at asanders@fit.edu or call 301-862-1004. Free Zumba Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Ln., Lusby)- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Try Zumba Core Toning, a combination of cardio and targeted resistance toning, for a total body strengthening workout. Experienced Instructor, high energy! All fitness levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, athletic shoes, and bring water. To register, call 410-5861101. Questions? Email instructor at
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love2movezumba@gmail.com. Bingo Night American Legion Post 82 (6330 N. Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 7 to 10 p.m. Smoke-free bingo! Early birds begins at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 301-934-8221. Public is welcome. NAACP Branch Meeting & Voter Education Forum Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park)- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The St. Mary’s County Branch NAACP will sponsor its first Souls to the Polls Voter Education Forum. Local Board of Education representatives will discuss their roles as elected officials and how their decisions and policy making affect our students, schools and community. For more information, contact Roderick Lewis Cell at 281-865-0622 or stmarysnaacpccc@gmail.com.
Friday, April 1 Bay Montessori Open House Bay Montessori School- 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. Connections Literary Series: Demetria Martinez CSM Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown)- 7:30 p.m. CSM’s Connections Literary Series welcomes author, poet and activist, Demetria Martinez to read from and discuss her work. Tickets are $3 advanced sale through the CSM box office and $3 at the door with a student ID. General admission at the door is $5. For more information, call 301-934-7745 or visit www.csmd.edu/ connections. Steak and Shrimp Dinner Night 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 301-934-8221. Come support veterans, active-duty military, and your community! Public welcome! Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo Dinner American Legion Post 293 (2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 6 to 8:30 p.m. Salad and dessert provided in $10 tag. For more information, call 301643-6331. Visit our Facebook Page!
Saturday, April 2 PHS Band Mulch Sale Patuxent High School (12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby)- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year we have red, brown and black mulch available. Pick up at the high school- we will load for FREE! Order 20 bags or more in the Lusby area and we will deliver for FREE! Help support the hard working band members of Patuxent High School. For questions or to pre-order, please call 410-535-7806.
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TaTa Trot Fun/Run Walk 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville- 8:30 a.m. Fee is $35, for those 12 years and younger the fee is $15. The money you donate will be distributed to local programs that include John Hopkins University Breast Center, Food & Friends, and Capital Breast Care Center, to name a few. 100% of your entry fee for the race will go to the AVON 39 walk for breast cancer. Please feel free to donate more than the registration fee, if you so desire. Register by donating to the following website: http://info.avonfoundation. org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDC?px= 6917677&pg=personal&fr_id=2481. Patuxtent River Cleanup Myrtle Point Park- 9 a.m. to noon. Please, join the Friends of Myrtle Point Park in our annual cleanup effort. Come to the park picnic area where we will have a sign in sheet. Here you will get your assignment, trash bags, and work gloves. It is advisable to wear sturdy work clothes and sturdy shoes and protective eyewear. If you have a group interested in helping please contact us in advance by calling Bob at 410-394-1300; Email: bobboxwell@hotmail.com. Additional Contact Information: Dudley Lindsley, 301-475-1858 or dlindsley@verizon. net. Volunteer registration is required. Car Wash American Legion Rt. 260 (330 Chesapeake Beach, Rd., Chesapeake)- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations appreciated! For the Chesapeake Orioles Baseball Team. Spring Swing Dance All Saints Episcopal Church (21656 Oakley Rd., Avenue)- 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. $50 a person or $350 for a table of eight. Please call 301-481-0966 for tickets for a great evening of fun and fellowship.
Sunday, April 3 Concert Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 3 p.m. Free concert with internationally known recording artist Donna Cori Gibson. This concert will be to celebrate the feast of Divine Mercy in the Jubilee year of Mercy. 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 raises funds for Calvert County charities, will hold a practice session. The chorus is looking to add new members and no auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email lbrown9601@verizon.net for more information. Knights of Columbus Polish Dinner St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall (21370 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown)4 to 7 p.m. You don’t have to be Polish to love
this food! Dinner menu to include Kielbasa and Kapusta (Polish sausage and Sauerkraut,) Haluski (cabbage and noodles,) Golabki (cabbage roll,) Pierogi (stuffed potato and cheese;) bread; dessert; and a drink (coffee and tea.) Price: $15 for adults, $7 for children 10 and under. Contact Tom Koviak 240-434-1464 for more information.
Monday, April 4 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. $9 tag and includes half a fried chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, soda and roll with butter. Desserts will be available for purchase.
Tuesday, April 5 SMART Medicine Presentation Garvey Senior Activity Center (41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown)- 9 to 10 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 maryellen. kraese@stmarysmd.com or 301-4754200, ext.*1681, for more information. GriefShare Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Hall (28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville)- 7 p.m. There is a $20 registration fee for the seminars to cover the costs of supplies, but scholarships are available. We accept walk-in and phone registrations. The seminars are open to all who are in need, even if it has been some time since your loss. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. For more information or to register, please call Jan Jarboe 301-481-7470. 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,)
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Wednesday, April 6 Open Bingo Waldorf Senior Center (Jaycee Hall Rt. 301, Waldorf)- 9:30 a.m. Nick’s sub, chips and soda served for lunch $5. For information, call 301638-4420. Open to the public. Little Explorers: Going on a Bear Hunt Visitor Center, 18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City- 10 to 11 a.m. Join us as we go on a bear hunt to the Woodland Indian Hamlet. Designed for pre-school age children 3 to 5 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members;) one accompanying adult free. Fullday admission included. For more information, contact 240-895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. American Legion Unit 293 Meeting VFW (2310 Old Washington Rd. Rt. 925, Waldorf)- 7 to 8 p.m. General membership meeting. Held first Wednesday of every month.
Thursday, April 7 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. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Chopticon High School (25390 Colton Point Rd., Morganza)- 6 p.m. Chopticon High School’s Bravehouse Productions is proud to present “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a musical production based on the Peanuts comic strip. Admission is $5 for students/children and $10 for adults. Please join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang for a night of music and fun for the whole family. For more information check out ChopticonTheatre.org! 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 “Defending Jacob” by William Landay. Ages 55+. For more information, call 301-934-9001. Steak and Cheese Sandwich Night VFW 8810 (2310 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 6 to 8:30 p.m. Al-a-cart menu consists of wings, friend shrimp, chicken tenders,
poppers, and French fries. For more information, call 301-645-6331.
Friday, April 8 You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Chopticon High School (25390 Colton Point Rd., Morganza)- 6 p.m. Chopticon High School’s Bravehouse Productions is proud to present “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a musical production based on the Peanuts comic strip. Admission is $5 for students/children and $10 for adults. Please join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang for a night of music and fun for the whole family. For more information check out ChopticonTheatre.org! Bay Montessori Open House Bay Montessori School- 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. Area Public School Jazz Band Clinic CSM La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata)- 9 a.m. World renowned drummer Gregg Bissonette will rehearse and critique area public school jazz bands as part of the annual CSM Jazz Festival. Free. No tickets required. For more information, contact or visit bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www. csmd.edu/Arts. Wine and Design La Plata Volunteer Fire Department (911 Washington Ave., La Plata)- 7 to
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9 p.m. Please join the Ladies Auxiliary of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department in a fun night of painting and wine at our event hall. To book your spot, please visit the Wine and Design website: www.wineanddesign.com/calendars/ event.php?id=19358.
Saturday, April 9 You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Chopticon High School (25390 Colton Point Rd., Morganza)- 1, 6 p.m. Chopticon High School’s Bravehouse Productions is proud to present “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a musical production based on the Peanuts comic strip. Admission is $5 for students/children and $10 for adults. Please join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang for a night of music and fun for the whole family. For more information check out ChopticonTheatre.org! 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.
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Goo Goo Dolls Perform At The Calvert Marine Museum Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls will hit the road in July for an extensive summer headlining tour, stopping to perform at the PNC Waterside Pavilion on Friday, Aug. 26. Also on the bill is Collective Soul. The Goo Goo Dolls — made up of vocalist-guitarist John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac, will be touring in support of their new album, entitled Boxes, due to be released from Warner Bros. Records this spring. Tickets are $45 for reserved seats and $55 for premium seats (additional fees apply) and go on sale to members of the Calvert Marine Museum on Tuesday, April 19 at 10 a.m., and Robby Takac and John Rzeznik on sale to the general public, Tuesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. Me”. Rzeznik has also been honored If you are not a member of the mu- with the Songwriters Hall of Fame Hal seum and would like an opportunity to David Starlight Award. buy some of the best seats in the house, Proceeds from the Waterside Mujoin as a member. Members not only sic Series support the education and get to purchase tickets a week before preservation efforts of the Calvert Mathey go on sale to the public, they also rine Museum. This series of events receive free admission to the museum would not be possible without the annually, discounts in the Museum generous support of many local busiStore, opportunities to enroll in our nesses. Sponsors include: Prince Fredchildren’s education programs, ad- erick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank, vance notice of events, and many other Bozick Distributors, Inc., Tidewater benefits. For more information about Dental, Directmail.com, Holiday Inn becoming a member of the museum or Solomons, All American Harleyto join, visit www.calvertmarinemu- Davidson, Quality Built Homes, 98.3 seum.com. Star FM, Bay Weekly, Quick ConnecThe Goo Goo Dolls are one of the tions, Southern Maryland Newspapers, most globally respected and influential Isaac’s Restaurant, Papa John’s Pizza, forces in popular music, selling more O’Brien Realty, American Eagle Electhan 10 million albums since 1986. tric, Sherry Carter, United Rentals, They have scored 14 Top 10 radio hits, Kelly Generator & Equipment, Comincluding “Name,” “Slide,” and “Iris,” cast, Metrocast, ECS, Blue Crabs, the latter spending nearly 12 straight TitleMax LLC., World Gym, and months on the Billboard charts and Asbury-Solomons. holding the No. 1 position for 17 conGates open at 6 p.m. with food and secutive weeks. The band has toured drinks available on the grounds. Showthe globe countless times, performed time is 7:30 p.m. Chairs and coolers are in front of millions of fans, and re- not permitted. For additional informaceived numerous awards (including tion or to purchase tickets, please visit four Grammy nominations.) They’ve the website at www.calvertmarinemurecorded and released ten studio al- seum.com. To reach a staff member, bums, including their latest, Magnetic, please call 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or which debuted at No. 8 on the Bill- 18. board Top 200 chart and at No. 2 on the Top Rock Albums chart, and produced Press Release from CMM singles “Rebel Beat” and “Come To
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities College Park Aviation Museum Tour On Wednesday, April 13, enjoy a guided tour of the College Park Aviation Museum which tells the story of College Park Airport, the world’s oldest continuously operational airport. A life-like animatronic Wilbur Wright describes how he came to this airfield in 1909 to teach the first military aviators to fly. Witness other ‘feats of aviation’ that occurred throughout this field’s long history and have fun doing it as there are props to spin, wind tunnels, a small plane to test your flight skills, simulators to try and fascinating displays on the airfield’s aviation history. View over 10 aircraft, including a 1911 Wright Model B and a historic JN-4 ‘Jenny’, a 1939 Stearman and more. Check out their terrific webpage at collegeparkaviationmuseum.com for more information on the exhibits. Bring your own lunch, travel snacks and water. $40 fee includes transportation and admission. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 8:30 a.m. and returns about 4:30 p.m. Please arrive at the Center by 8:15 a.m. For registration information call 301-475-4200, ext. *1063. Living Well… Take Charge of Your Health The Living Well program will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, April 4 through May 9, 1:30 to 4 p.m. This program is an evidence-based Chronic Disease SelfManagement Workshop developed by Stanford University. The workshop is for any person who has one or more chronic conditions and who wants to learn to live more healthfully. It helps people learn everyday skills to manage chronic health
symptoms and get the most out of life. Caregivers of a person with a chronic condition are also invited to attend. In the “Living Well… take Charge of Your Health” Workshop, you will learn how to manage symptoms, how to communicate effectively with doctors, how to lessen frustration, how to fight fatigue, how to make daily tasks easier, and how to get more out of life. To ensure that you get the most out of the program, attendance is recommended at all six sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up now by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Health Presentation at Loffler Health Connections will be at the Loffler Senior Center on Thursday, April 7 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to present the topic Cardiac Health: Prevention and Signs and Symptoms of a Problem. To register for this free, interactive presentation call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up. Button Pin Craft Make a beautiful brooch using decorative buttons and embellishments at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. Participants are invited to bring items from home; however, all needed materials will be provided. Cost per person: $2, payable to the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Advance registration is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to register. SMART Medicine 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 prescrip-
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nication strategies will be covered at the conclusion of the presentation. Be sure to have questions ready, answers will be provided. To sign up for this free presentation call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk. Natural Lighting Photography Workshop Learn how to take portraits using natural lighting both inside and outside with your camera. Professional photographer Beth Graeme will be at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, April 11 at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. teaching a workshop on how to use the settings on your camera and the lighting of the environment to take high-quality portraits. Some camera knowledge is required so that you can navigate the settings on your device. Please no cell phones or smart devices; class is intended for cameras only. Space is limited so advanced sign up is required. The cost of the class is $10 and is due at sign up. For more information, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101. Cycling on the Trail On Wednesday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. the Northern Senior Activity Center will have a cycling event on the Three Notch Trail brought to you by the YES Cycling Program. Bring your own bike or trike and helmet for a causal, relaxed-pace ride stopping along the way to read the trail interpretive signs. The trip will be led by Dan Donahue, experienced cyclist and bicycle trip leader and will be a joint ride with the Oxon Hill Bike & Trail Club. The Northern Senior Activity Center has two bicycles and one trike available to borrow for the trip. To sign up for the trip or to reserve one of the three cycles, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3103.
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Handsome Bob By Linda Reno Contributing Writer “Colonel Smallwood’s battalion was one of the finest in the army, in dress, equipment, and discipline. Their scarlet and buff uniforms and well-burnished arms contrasted strongly with those of the New England troops, and were distinguished at this time by the most fashionable cut coat, the most macaroni cocked hat, and the hottest blood in the Union.” One of these hot blooded Marylanders was Robert Chesley, Jr., born about 1757, and known among his friends as “Handsome Bob.” He entered the service as a cadet in the 5th Independent Company of St. Mary’s County under Captain John Allen Thomas. He marched with his company to New York late in the summer of 1776 and would not return until 1778. Bob was at the Battle of Long Island and was one of the unsung heroes sent in to rescue the few remaining men of the Maryland 400 who sacrificed themselves to save the American army on Au-
Soldier, Maryland’s 2nd Regiment, 1776Soldier, Maryland’s 2nd Regiment, 1776
gust 27, 1776. By the summer of 1777 he was commissioned a Lieutenant and reassigned to the 2nd Maryland Regiment.
On August 22, 1777 Bob was captured in General John Sullivan’s failed attempt to take Staten Island. “On the afternoon of August 21 two columns numbering about 1,000 soldiers left camp. One column was led by Brigadier General William Smallwood, and the other, headed by Sullivan…The Americans were soon forced to retreat. Sullivan sent for boats to speed the crossing, but they never arrived, so he began crossing the troops and prisoners using three boats commandeered earlier. The companies of Majors Stewart and Tillard [both Marylanders] were to cover the retreat. These roughly 80 men successfully held off the British forces until all other American troops had escaped. Of these 80, a few escaped, a number were killed, and a sizable number surrendered after they ran out of ammunition.” Bob was one of those captured. During the Revolutionary War, the enlisted men took the brunt of British fury. They were tortured, starved and murdered by the thousands. Officers, more often than not, were “paroled” and
housed with local families. Funds were provided to them by Maryland officials to pay for their day-to-day needs. Bob was placed in the home of Adrian Van Brunt in Brooklyn. This was particularly ironic since the Battle of Long Island was fought partly on Mr. Van Brunt’s property. Adrian Van Brunt was a captain in the militia, favoring the patriot cause. “After the battle of Long Island and occupation by the British, Adrian with his neighbors, were compelled either to take the oath of allegiance to the king, to leave the country, or suffer the pains and penalties of a refusal. Not being prepared to emigrate, and unwilling to run the risk of suffering and starvation, he and nearly all the farmers of Kings County, in November, 1776, took the oath and protection, and remained under the British government until the end of the war.” There’s evidence that although Mr. Van Brunt took the oath, he still supported the patriots. To be continued.
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“Let’s Get Some Magnification On The Subject” By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer More reasons to realize that I am becoming more like my Mother every day. I have been wearing reading glasses since the day I turned 40. At that time they were just level 2. Now that I wear glasses all the time, they are a 2.5, and my reading glasses are 3.5 – which are very hard to find. I just found a three pack of 3.5ers at CVS and grabbed them quickly. That way I can have a pair here at the computer, one in the dining room which is also a second office for me, and one at church in the choir loft. This is in addition to the readers I have in the workshop, and of course the infamous bathroom readers of which no one wants to admit. I also have lots of broken pairs that I could theoretically Frankenstein together if needed. Oh no, scratch that. My mother wore duct tape on her glasses for the last few years of her life, mainly as one more means to embarrass us in public. It was like the red shirts and purple pants she wore deliberately with a gleam in her eye. My husband asks why I have to have so many reading glasses out at one time. It is really just convenience I suppose. If I only had one pair of readers upstairs and had to keep getting them from wherever I left them last then I would forget what I needed them for by the time I found them. When I want to read something or look something up I need to have the readers immediately at hand. I can forget things in the time it takes to pick them up and put them on. I blame it on all my arthritis medications and little sleep. It can’t be because I’m 54. Isn’t 54 young? I don’t know though, this morning I did the stereotypical absent minded senior moment thing and was panicking looking for my pair of readers I knew I just saw somewhere close by, and found them on
top of my head while still wearing my regular glasses. Sigh…. The reason I am becoming more like my mother is because now, in addition to my reading glasses, I also have magnifying glasses all over the house in those same strategic locations. It used to be that I only needed the magnifiers when I was painting miniatures, but unfortunately, I find myself using them more and more now for everything from recipes to prescriptions. I especially like the pretty little purple magnifier that has an adjustable stem for a magnifying glass, and another stem with a miniature light. Oh no, a purple magnifier – all I need now is a bright red shirt and maybe green pants to complete the transformation into becoming my mother. I also have the needlework magnifier which hangs on a string from your neck and my headband magnifier which I do use to paint miniatures with my reading glasses underneath. I still have my mother’s magnifying glass with chew marks from one of her dogs and with the faintest remnants of cigarette smoke which remain on everything she owned. It is a little scratched up from dogs and grandkids (she told the boys it was Grandma’s spyglass,) but still usable for quick things in the dining room. You really have to squint around all the scratches on the glass. Maybe I should get rid of this one and buy a few more new magnifying glasses, so I don’t feel like I have completely become my Mother. I think I’ll check online and see if they have some pretty colors too, like red, and purple, and green...oh no... To each new day’s adventure, Shelby
The Dangerous Art of Car-Cleaning By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, on a lazy Sunday morning, I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to shake off the sloth and go to the car wash. I wanted to try to remove some of the salt and other signs of winter that were still clinging to the paint, giving my originally-grey car a sort of tie-dyed dirty white finish. First, though, I would clean the interior. I enjoy that almost-new feel that a car has, even when it has just passed 111,111 on the odometer, as mine did that very morning, after a good vacuuming and clear-out. The weather was promising as I headed to the car wash: a bright spring sun was shining and the temperature was creeping toward 70. I probably should have paid attention when clouds rolled in right as I pulled up next to the industrial vacuum, but I ignored it—just as I ignored the stray raindrops that started to dot the windshield as I began cleaning. I’m not big on omens, so I’m not suggesting that the universe was trying to tell me to go home, make another cup of coffee, and leave the car-cleaning for another day. I’m just saying that maybe, all things being equal, that’s what I should have done. I didn’t, though. I was committed to the task at hand, so I started wiping down the interior. I perched on the driver’s seat, facing the back of the car, and I reached over to pick up an empty bag that once held pistachios. An aside: I’ve never eaten a pistachio in my life. Clearly, some pistachio-loving person has been borrowing my car, but that’s a mystery for another day. Suddenly, as I leaned toward the empty bag, I felt a ripping sensation and a ‘pop’—and as quickly as that, no trauma and no drama, I’d fractured a rib. At first I assumed I’d pulled a muscle, or maybe bruised something; after all, I had done nothing but lean over the seat-back, so it didn’t even occur to me that I might have broken something. Finally, though, after a week of pain that seemed to worsen each day, I went for an x-ray. To my surprise, the PA confirmed it. This wasn’t just a little break-line in the bone, either; I’d actually broken clean through the bone. Amazing. At the ER, the lovely—and very young—PA
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explained how the fracture happened. “As we get old—“ she began. “Er,” I interrupted. She looked at me, confused. “As we get older,” I said firmly. I’m still not sure which hurt worse: the rib or the “old.” I was glad to understand the reason—our bones can become more brittle with age—but it kind of reminded me of something my mom said when she was in her early fifties. Every now and then some impossibly young salesperson would ask Mom if she was eligible for the seniors discount. Mom said that a 10% discount couldn’t begin to make up for being asked the question ten years too soon. There are plenty of clichés that might work here, but the one that fits best is that we are only as old as we feel. That day, after a week of miserable pain every time I turned, or leaned over, or took a breath—if you’ve broken a rib, you’ll know that it’s not overstating things to say that almost everything you do causes pain—I was feeling pretty old, so I suppose the PA was just calling it as she saw it. In any case, by then, I was so grateful for the fact that she’d been able to ease the pain that she could have insulted me in a dozen other ways and she’d still have been my new best friend. I’m thinking that the real lesson to be learned here is in line with my friend Franny’s advice. If you had just been lazy, she’d scolded, this wouldn’t have happened. She may have been joking, but there’s something to what she says. This week, when I couldn’t stand the clutter in the garage for another minute, I fixed a cup of coffee and settled into the comfortable rocking chair on the deck. As I sipped my coffee and rocked the chair (gently: the ribs, after all, are still a little bit creaky) I could hear lots of noise coming from the garage, but it didn’t disturb my sense of tranquility one bit. The noise— courtesy of Baby Ben—was the sound of boxes being dragged, snow shovels being hung up, junk being loaded into the truck for a trip to the landfill. And let me tell you: it was music to my ears.
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