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“It was April 1st but to me the April Fool’s joke was on him.” Fiesta Café’s Seven-Year Anniversary Celebration
- Mark Hancock, Loveville gun store owner, on a suspect’s failed firearms theft attempt.
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CONTENTS Local News
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Cops & Courts
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Obituaries 11 Visit South County Impacting Future Generations of CSM Students
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Letters 14 pg. 16
Feature 15 Education 16 Community 17 Library Calendar
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Community Calendar
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Church Directory
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Games 26 MedStar Emergency Department Feeling The Strain
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Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir Receives Donation from Leonardtown Businesses pg. 17
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Business Directory
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Contributing Writers
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Top Navy officials and development managers working on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) say that as advanced as the technology is for war-fighters it still needs much improvement, with an emphasis on individual personnel involved in operations someday having individual access to those drones. They discussed the future of UAS military applications, currently under development at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, at a forum sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Rear Adm. Mark Darrah, head of the Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons office, said that unmanned air vehicles take much of the guess work out of operations like carrier and runway landings but it still had to be smarter, especially since they needed to be able to refuel while still flying. “It just does what it’s told to do,” Darrah told the attendees. “But at some point we’re going to have to teach it… just because if it doesn’t joust [mid-air refuel] it’s going to run out of gas and go down in blue water.
“But it hits the flight deck on the same spot every time.” Aside from the advancing technical issues with UAS, Darrah said the human element working on them was equally important. One of the biggest issues with the workforce at NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) was that once work was done on one UAS project personnel often were not shifted efficiently to another project. “We haven’t figured out how to have agile staffing,” Darrah said. As the navy and air-force are focusing presently on larger “exquisite” UAS aircraft like the flying wing X47-B and the Fire Scout helicopter, Darrah said, the future demand was likely to focus on much smaller, even hand-launched UAS that provided surveillance and battlefield information on a tactical level. Darrah said that such UAS were now on the front lines of battling terrorism. “Small UAS are doing the real targeting of real bad people all over the world,” Darrah said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Hope For Strong Crab Season Increases By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The state’s latest Chesapeake Bay dredge survey that forecasts the hard crab population has good news: the population of crabs throughout the watershed has increased 35 percent over last year. The survey, conducted during the winter months by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), estimates that the crab population sits at around 553 million. “Due to a milder winter, favorable currents and tides, and wise bay-wide management measures, the Maryland crab population continues to rebound and strengthen,” said Dave Blazer, DNR Fisheries Service director. “With an increase in abundance and steady recruitment, we fully anticipate a robust crab season this year.” State officials said that improvements in the crab population were across all age groups of the species; the spawning-age female stock nearly doubled from 101 million last year to 194 million this year. The male stock of crabs more than doubled, according to the survey, from
44 million to 91 million. This is the second highest level of the male portion of the species since 1995, DNR officials stated. Despite the good news, not all of the survey’s results were positive. The number of spawning age females still remains below the target of 215 million; the population is still above the minimum threshold, though, according to the state. The survey reports the abundance of juvenile crabs also increased slightly from 269 million from last year to 271 million. Conservation officials said that a relaxation on the limits for harvesting female crabs might be in order this season because of the increase in the population but they also signaled that they will likely remain cautious. “Our experts will now discuss the survey results with our internal and external stakeholders,” Blazer said. “Any modest adjustments to the current regulations, be it season length or bushel limit, will be considered only after the department receives input from all parties.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Town Council Wants New Home By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Leonardtown Town Council voted Monday to put forth an ordinance that would allow town leaders to buy an office building on Washington Street to make way for a new town hall. The vote was unanimous and now the town council only waits for a public hearing on the ordinance before making their final decision.
The property the council wants to purchase, the Candela Building, is connected to the former PNC Bank Building on the town square and as part of the renovations it would be separated internally from the former bank offices. Mayor Dan Burris said that the move would allow the town to finally have a town hall of its own. Currently housed in the Proffitt building across from the county court house, the town owns the third-floor space
where offices are kept, while the first floor meeting space is actually rented out from the land lord, Mayor Burris said. By moving out and renting the space left by the town offices, the town would actually stand to gain, he said. “It will actually be a positive cash flow for the town,” said Burris. Council Member Leslie Roberts praised the initiative to try and get town offices a new home, especially one that is much closer to the town square.
“It’s always been a long term goal to have our own town offices,” Roberts said. The cost to the town for the use of the office building is set at about $525,000. The new offices would allow the town to expand its ability to serve residents, Council Member Tom Combs said. “It’s got the size for the future,” he said. “I think it’s a heck of a deal.”
operations center over the weekend the texting ability was no longer available for a time when the county’s emergency operations moved to their backup site. Kelly said that while the county’s voice paging system and radio system were under its control, the text paging was not, relying instead on the Internet to ensure transmission. When the power unit was being replaced — it had been in service for about 16 years without change — the voice pagers went down once on Friday for 30 minutes and twice again for 15 minutes on Saturday, Kelly said. The text pagers were down for almost the entire day on Saturday, though. “At no time did we lose radio communica-
tions,” Kelly said. “But our first responders are becoming increasingly dependent on text paging.” The demand for that particular capability was so great, Kelly said, that the county’s fire chief Dennis Brady, of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, met with county officials Monday night after the weekend communications problems and called for a more robust text paging system. Kelly explained that while the emergency operations center could move to its back up bunker, the text paging system was not supported in that move, leaving it deactivated for a time. “It’s a capability that was never established at the back up bunker,” Kelly said. “It
now has a higher priority. We have a plan and in a few weeks this particular issue will no longer be an issue.” Commissioner John O’Connor said Tuesday during the regular county government meeting that he had received several communications about concerns over the incident. “The redundant system did not do its job,” O’Connor said. “We’re trying to find out what the root cause was… but technology does fail and people need to be trained to do it the old school way.” O’Connor said using traditional telephones was one of the methods he was referring to.
Generator Replacement Reveals County Communications Flaw By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County fire personnel have called for better text communication ability after a planned power shutdown of the county’s emergency operation center over the weekend led to their text pagers being shutdown, The County Times has learned. Most first responders in either the fire or rescue services receive alerts through voice pagers but are increasingly relying more on text paging services, said Bob Kelly, emergency services and information technology director. When personnel from his department replaced the power source for the emergency
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Fiesta Café’s Seven-Year Anniversary Celebration By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Fiesta Café will be celebrating seven years of business next Wednesday with discounts, a special menu item, and what Owner Temo Amezcua said will be a surprise. According Amezcua, Fiesta Café opened in Feb. 2009 and was his first restaurant. He said had been working as a waiter for about seven years at a restaurant in Lexington Park, but always had a dream to open his own. So he moved to Me-
chanicsville and made his dream come true. “It’s been a great experience,” said Amezcua. “It’s a challenge and a learning experience and I have a lot of gratitude to the customers that have come for all these years.” On Wednesday, April 20 they will celebrate their seven years with $1 off all alcohol, a special platter as a menu item, and a surprise. “We invite everybody to join the celebration,” said Amezcua. The celebration will take place their entire business day from 11
a.m. to 10 p.m. Fiesta Café is located at 28255 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 301-884-9730, visit their website at www.fiestacafemd.com or find them on Facebook. crista@countytimes.net
Washington Capitals Playoff Viewing Party at Brick Wood Fired Bistro The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber member “Brick Wood Fired Bistro” are presenting a Washington Capitals Playoff Viewing Party as the Caps take on their arch rival the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The viewing party is open to all Calvert Chamber members and non -members. The viewing party is Wednesday, April 20, 2016, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Brick Wood Fired Bistro is located at 60 Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick. Wear your Capitals or Flyers gear and
receive great food and beverage specials during the entire game including half price wings for each Capitals Goal and tons of giveaways all evening. No reservations are required. For more information visit www.calvertchamber.org or contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577. The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce is the Voice for Business in Calvert County. Press Release
Commissioners Address Issue of Pay Inequity In 1963 the Equal Pay Act addressed wage differences based on gender. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 further strengthened laws for gender equality. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County recognized Equal Pay Day at their weekly business meeting in Leonardtown. Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996 to illustrate the gap between men’s and women’s wages. “According to statistics released by the US Census Bureau, year-round, full time, working women in 2014 earned only 79% of the earnings of year-round, full-time, working men,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan (4th District). “Fair pay strengthens the security of families today while enhancing the American economy.” In proclaiming Equal Pay Day the commissioners renewed their commitment to end wage discrimination and celebrate the strength and vibrancy that women add to the economy. Photos from the ceremony can be found on the county’s photo page at http://www.flickr. com/photos/stmaryscountygovernment/sets/. Press Release
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Commissioners Invite Citizens to FY2017 Budget Hearings April 19 Proceedings Will Be Televised Live On SMCG TV 95
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold public hearings to present information regarding the Recommended FY2017 Operating and Capital Budget. The hearings will also address proposed increases in the Emergency Services Tax and Solid Waste and Recycling Fee. A hearing will also be held on the Constant Yield Tax Rate. The hearings will take place on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the Chopticon High School auditorium, located at 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, Maryland. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the proceedings beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. The commissioners encourage members of the public to attend and participate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities should be requested by contacting the Public Information Office at 301-475-4200, extension *1342. The hearings will be televised live on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95) and taped for rebroadcast. Log on to http://www.co.saint-marys. md.us/95.asp for a schedule. The hearings will also be streamed live on the county’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/broadcast.asp Click on the “Live” link at the top of the page (note: live streaming is not available on Apple or other mobile devices). A video of the hearing will also be available on the county’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/ StMarysCoMDGov?feature=mhee The evening will begin with an overview of the FY2017 Budget, followed by the hearings in the following order: • Tax Rate Increase for Emergency Services Tax • Rate Increase for Solid Waste and Recycling
Fee • Constant Yield Tax Rate • FY2017 Recommended Budget Citizens wishing to comment are required to sign in before the hearing begins. Comments will be limited to three minutes per person and five minutes for those representing a group. MORE St. Mary’s County Government will be responsive and accountable to the county’s citizens; provide high quality, cost effective and efficient services; preserve the county’s environment, heritage and rural character and foster opportunities for present and future generations Written comments can be submitted at the hearing or mailed to: Commissioners of St. Mary’s County 41770 Baldridge Street, Chesapeake Building P.O. Box 653 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Email: csmc@stmarysmd.com Comments must be received by April 29, 2016 for consideration during budget work sessions scheduled for May 3 and 10. The commissioners are scheduled to approve the FY2017 Budget on May 17, 2016. The Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 can be found on the County’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/finance. Copies are also available for viewing at all three St. Mary’s County Libraries in Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park. The document is also available for viewing at the St. Mary’s County Public Information Office, inside the Chesapeake Building on the Governmental Center campus, 41770 Baldridge Street, first floor, Leonardtown, Maryland. Press Release
Board of Elections Schedules Canvassing of Ballots St. Mary’s County Board of Elections will canvass absentee and provisional ballots on the following dates: • April 28, 2016 10:00 a.m. Absentee 1 Canvass • May 4, 2016 10:00 a.m. Provisional Ballot Canvass • May 6, 2016 10:00 a.m. Absentee 2 Canvass • June 2, 2016 8:45 a.m. Post Certification Canvass Absentee and Provisional canvassing will be held at the St.
Mary’s County Election Board warehouse, 47382 Lincoln Avenue, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (old carver elementary school). The post certification canvass will be held at the Election Office located at 41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Please contact Wendy Adkins with questions at 301-475-7844, ext. 1613. Press Release
Commissioners Encourage Citizens to Visit Their Library in April St. Mary’s County has three public library branches which have an annual circulation of 1.4 million items, the 4th highest circulation rate in the state. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County took time to acknowledge those and other statistics during a proclamation ceremony for Visit Your Library Month at the weekly business meeting. Library staff was lauded for its proactive approach to bringing library services to the community with its WOW! Van and increasing service to youth through its new ‘Kids Cards’ for fee-free lending of materials. “There are 81,000 library card holders and every day more than 2,000 persons walk into their library to find a good book, magazine or newspapers, use computers, access the Internet, attend a computer class or program, or obtain information,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan (4th District). “Online resources available 24/7 include downloadable eB-
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ooks, magazines, movies, TV shows and music, databases, learning programs and homework help.” St. Mary’s County Library director Michael Blackwell announced the start of an automatic renewal program for all eligible library items to help customers avoid fines and fees. The Library has also forged partnerships with St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home to promote lifelong learning at all ages. In proclaiming April Visit Your Library Month commissioners urge all county citizens to get a library card and to visit their library often to learn, discover and relax. Photos from the ceremony can be found on the county’s photo page at h t t p: // w w w. f l i c k r. c o m / p h o t o s / stmaryscountygovernment/sets/. Press Release
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County sheriff’s office detectives are on the hunt for a suspect in the burglary of the Accurate Guns And Ammo store in Loveville the first of the month. Deputies say that about 2:40 a.m. they were called to the shop by an automated alarm signal on Point Lookout Road and found, through surveillance footage, that a single, light-colored vehicle drove into the parking lot and backed up to the entrance. The suspect, who was masked, shattered the front door glass and gained entry. Police said the suspect was likely interested in stealing firearms from the business but instead quickly left the scene without taking any items. Mark Hancock, owner of the gun shop as well as Hancock Refrigeration and Heating next door, said he also believed the suspect was intent on stealing firearms but met with several surprises that stymied his efforts. “He was startled when the light came on and he didn’t find any guns in the case,” Hancock said, noting that it is his policy to have the firearms in the shop safely locked away by the close of business. “It was April 1 but to me the April Fool’s joke was on him.” Hancock also said he believed that the suspect had observed his business before trying to burglarize it; the suspect believed the guns would still be out in the
Screenshot of the suspect taken from security footage.
case and wore a mask designed to foil the surveillance cameras in the shop. “It doesn’t bother me too much because nothing was taken, there aren’t any illegal guns on the streets,” Hancock said. “The cops just missed him by minutes.” Police described the suspect as wearing a black face mask, sweatshirt and a red or orange shirt underneath as well as black pants. Police said the car used was likely a Toyota sedan with a sunroof built between 2011 and 2014. Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call Det. David Alexander at 301-475-4200 at extension 1954 or via e-mail at DavidAlexander@ stmarysmd.com. guyleonard@countytimes.net
VICE/NARCOTICS ARRESTS Heather Christine Hayes (Age 28 of Mechanicsville) was indicted and subsequently arrested for “Distribution of Adderall” and “Distribution of Alprazolam”, both controlled prescription medications. St. Mary’s County Vice/Narcotics detectives identified Torrance Lamar Kelly (Age 26 of Windsor Mill, MD) as a distributor of Heroin. A search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed, and Suspect Kelly was found to be in possession of heroin and cocaine. He was also found to be in possession of marijuana, which he received a civil citation. He was arrested, and additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz. Brian Oneil Hicks (Age 33 of Newburg, MD) was indicted, arrested and charged with numerous counts of firearm violations, conspiracy to distribute cocaine
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and cocaine distribution. Ebony Sherrell Tana Everette (Age 29 of Lexington Park) was identified by detectives as a distributor of cocaine. She was charged with “Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine” and “Distribution of Cocaine.” Gregory Trmyne Shingles aka “69” (Age 30 of Mechanicsville, MD) was identified as a distributor of cocaine in “King Kennedy” area of Mechanicsville. A Search warrant was obtained for his person, and a quantity of “Crack” cocaine was recovered. He was arrested, and additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz. Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/ Narcotics, 301-475-4200, ext. *1918. Press Release
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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.
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George Archie Farrell, 68 of Charlotte Hall, MD, passed away on April 3, 2016 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. George was born in Mechanicsville, MD on October 26, 1947 to the late Archie Gwynn Farrell and the Late Catherine Virginia Herbert Farrell. George had a passion for a large variety of things in his life. He always loved being outdoors, when he wasn’t working you could usually find him at Maryland International Speedway (MIR), Deer hunting, or playing pool with the local pool league. George loved to visit the daycare that his daughter owns; he made daily visits and became papa George to the daycare kids. George loved his family more than words could ever express, he lived for his family. Later in life you could find George and his wife (Gail) at the local ADF fulfilling their passion for Bingo. George was also known to frequent the Wawa right outside of his home in Charlotte Hall; he loved it so much that he called it his office. He spent almost every morning there drinking his coffee and catching up with old friends. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his son, George Robert Farrell; sisters, Bertha Ann Wathen and Alice Lucille Farrell. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Gail Buckler Farrell; daughter, Brenda Lee Lacey (Dale Lacey); brother, Charles David Farrell; sister, Agnes Rebecca Stone; grandchildren, Christine Marie Quade (Brian Quade), Brittney Marie Lacey, James Martin Farrell, Dale Michael Lacey, Jr; great-grandchildren, Dillon James Lumpkins and Brian Dennis Quade, Jr. Family will receive friends for George’s Life Celebration Visitation on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm with Prayers at 7:00 pm at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00am at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. in Charlotte Hall, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Pallbearers will be: Michael R. Buckler, David W. Shotwell, Jr, Larry Copsey, Leo Bean, Brian D. Quade, Sr., and James R. Anderson, Jr.
Eugene James Guy, 93, of California, MD, passed away on April 1, 2016 at the home of his granddaughter Audrey Maxwell of Lusby, MD. Born December 16, 1922 In Rochester, MN, he was the son of the late Raymond Howard Guy and Elizabeth Harriet Betlach. Eugene graduated from Rochester High School, Rochester, MN on June 6, 1940. On February 2, 1943 he was inducted into the U.S. Army and was given an honorable discharge on November 15, 1945, after serving in combat operations in Italy. On May 22, 1948 he married his wife of 65 years, Violet Orrie Guy, who passed away on July 22, 2013, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN. They had two children, Jeffrey Jon and Julie Elizabeth. On March 19, 1953 he received his Master of Science Degree in BIO-Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. On July 11, 1955 he received his P.H.D in Bio-Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. In June 1964 he became a research chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington D.C. He retired from USDA in October 1985. Eugene was a loving and devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. Eugene is survived by his sister, Corinne MaCallister, of Neenah, WI, children, Jeffrey Jon Guy of Lehigh Acres, FL and Julie Elizabeth Thur of California, MD, eight grand children, twenty two great grand, and one great-great grandchild. A Graveside Service will be held at St John’s Cemetery, Hollywood at 10:00 AM on April 6, 2016. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Hospice, P.O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
6, 1935 in Gastonia, NC to Farrell Wood Sain and Gladys Smith Sain both of Gastonia, NC. The name changed in WWII to Saine. He received an honorable Discharge from the National Guard of District of Columbia in March 1954. He was a marksman and sharpshooter. He proudly earned his GED in 1957 while in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1962. After the Army, Charlie was a Bakery Salesman for Continental Bakery and Wonder Bread. He was a member of Bakery & Sales Drivers’ Local Union #33. In later years, he was a builder of several homes in St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties. Charlie was an avid reader; authors he loved: Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Nelson DeMille, Ed McBain, and Michael Connelly. He also loved mystery and historical books. He loved to watch Bill O’Reilly and Fox News. Of course, he watched the other side to keep a balanced perspective of the news. He enjoyed the Washington Times with his coffee and donut every morning. He also loved reading The Wall Street Journal. He was challenged Sudoku, the harder, the better. Charlie loved to Golf on Monday mornings at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course when the weather was good. He was always looking for that prefect game. He was a die-hard Redskins fan for many years and enjoyed attending the game in his younger days. He loved NASCAR and avidly follows Joe Gibson Racing. In his retirement, Charlie made
a point to do one thing every day to feel like he accomplished something. Charlie is survived by Patricia Frank, loyal and devoted friend for twenty years; son, Chuck Saine and wife, Kelly Saine, of MD; daughter, Sue and husband, Chuck Tucker, of PA; grandsons, Drew Saine, of PA and Scott Saine, of MD; sister, Millie and Husband, Scott Markwood, of VA; ex-wife, Joyce Saine, of FL; cousins, Julia Ann Jensen, of VA, Bobby Wine, of NC, and Johnny Wine, of SC; nephews, Jim Markwood, of MD and Steve Markwood, of VA. Charlie was pre-deceased by his dad, Fairell Wood Saine (1954), his mother, Gladys Smith Saine (1938), and sister, Barbara Ann Holstein (1964). Family will receive friends for Charlie’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayers at 7:00 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20690. Interment will be at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. In memory of Charlie, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Second District Fire and Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 1, Valley Lee, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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We Are Not Your Enemy Religious freedom is the new Jim Crow. In the wake of new anti LGBT legislation that has passed in North Carolina, the law that was smartly vetoed by the governor of Georgia (RIP), and the new law that is making its way through the Mississippi state house, it seems as if there are all too many individuals who are operating without a shred of common sense. One of the hallmarks of the North Carolina bill is that it bans transgender folks from entering the bathroom of the sex with which they identify. The reasoning behind this decision is to protect the women and children from potential sexual predators who would dress up like a transgender person in order to commit some illegal and inappropriate action. This same bill also makes it illegal for individual cities or towns to create antidiscrimination laws on their own, reserving that right for the state level legislature alone. That seems slightly tyrannical (I’m being generous). Following the Supreme Court decision last June that legalized gay marriage across our nation (more recently they’ve deemed it unconstitutional to ban LGBT couples from adopting) it seems as if the furor has never been more intense to find some way to protect those with religious beliefs from the big bag movement of tolerance and acceptance. We need to protect the people who think being gay is a sin from being forced to participate, in any capacity, in a gay wedding. We need to make sure that court clerks aren’t forced to put their name on a marriage license they don’t believe in. We need to
make sure that everyone will be saved from the horrible gay agenda that is sweeping the nation, the sole purpose of which is to rob people of their God given rights and freedoms in order to further its own cause. Pause here to reflect. If that doesn’t sound ridiculous perhaps there is a bigger problem at hand. The true dilemma we have here is not whether or not you believe gays to be sinners. It is not having to fear being forced to make a gay cake for a gay wedding. And, it is most definitely not having to wonder about what is going down in the bathroom other than a toilet flush. What we are dealing with is, instead, the oxymoron of language. Words are peculiar things in that they both allow us to communicate and to severely misinterpret their meaning. It doesn’t matter what you believe the Bible says, or what you think your particular God may or may not like because let’s face it, we can’t get a definitive answer from Him or Her on anything, at least not to my knowledge. And words, themselves, are part of the problem as well. We live in a culture, currently, where things are abbreviated to smaller-thansound-bite level. No one takes the time to fully explain what they mean, and as a result words which shouldn’t be associated with a certain meaning are, unfortunately. We say “liberal” or “conservative” like they are curse words because they have been so manipulated by society and the media. The media mirrors what the public does. It takes what we do, what we show interest in, amplifies it, and feeds
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF MARY ELIZABETH MILBURN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO MARY ELIZZABETH SPICER-BARNES In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-15-00642 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Mary Elizabeth Milburn to Mary Elizzabeth Spicer-Barnes. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: Got married in 1987 and marriage only lasted 90 days.
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it back to use in portions large enough to make us obese. Our minds have been so consumed by things that don’t have any substance that we lose sight of the fact that we are committing a grave error unto ourselves. LGBT people are not the enemy. We do not want you to make our cake, take our pictures, or rent us your venue if you are not supportive of our decision to get married. Just as there are people who might prefer to spend their money at one business over another due to poor customer service so, too, do we not want to give up our hard earned dollars to someone who is against us as humans. Unless someone refuses service in such a fashion that it becomes overtly hateful and could be considered borderline discriminatory or a hate crime, their words are protected by freedom of speech. Someone could tell me they’re not selling me a pack of cigarettes and what can I do about it? I could waste time and money suing them or I can just take myself to the next gas station and buy a pack there. Problem solved. True, there are those who may have fought, or are currently fighting, to force people to make cakes and rent venues or otherwise do business with people they loathe. But those people lack the same common sense as those who are creating discriminatory legislation. Further, I think it’s highly unlikely that anyone would have to worry about a transgender person committing some sort of sex offense when they are trying to use the bathroom. Not only could that person be uncomfortable entering a public restroom, no matter which sex it is for, but it is just as reasonable to believe that when or if they do it’s because they’ve got to give it a flush. While there might be some sexual predators out there who would attempt to guise themselves I would venture to say that if they tried they would draw more obvious attention to than they want. I mean, honestly, how
many times have you stopped to stare at a transgender or gender queer or even gay person simply because they look different, dress different, or otherwise break the bubble of normal with which you are acquainted? Should we honestly believe that a sexual predator who is attempting to impersonate a transgender person would want all of those questioning eyes upon them? What we have here is a government wizard behind whose curtain stands big money lobbyists attempting to pull the strings of our nation by whipping a fickle and often times idiotic public into a frenzy by convincing them that they are about to lose a right or privilege. Personally, I don’t care what religion you are, what you believe in, or what you do in your spare time. I don’t dislike someone unless they give me a reason. There is simply too much going on in the world, too many things that I have to worry about in my day to day life that keep me from going out of my way to take something away from another person. All I can do is sit back and be baffled by the notion that someone would willingly waste precious minutes of their lives trying to make a law about restricting bathroom access, or to say that it is okay for someone to refuse service at their business. If I were that person and I reached my deathbed I would hope that as a decent and respectable human being I would look back and regret not spending that time with my family. Or perhaps even attempting to solve the problem of poverty and hunger in our nation. Or hey, there’s this whole thing going on with lead in the water in Michigan somewhere that might deserve a look. Or a whole host of other issues that would work for the betterment of everybody and not just the betterment of a select few. Brandon Russell Leonardtown, MD
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Local Emergency Room “Overutilized” By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The county’s only emergency room at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is continually festooned with patients who either come in without a truly dire need or do not have access to their own primary care physician and hospital staff are feeling the pressure. In speaking privately with nurses and doctors at the hospital they report an often chaotic environment where patients have to wait on stretchers in hallways before they can get a room and even longer waits to be admitted in a private room in one of the hospitals upper levels for longer term treatment. They speak of the situation lasting not weeks or months but for at least the past years. Hospital officials and county health specialists say that the sole emergency department here has been the victim of several difficult circumstances, not the least of which has been a severe lack of primary care physicians who should be handling many of the medical conditions that are showing up in the emergency department. “We have shortages in primary care and we do have significant access-tocare problems,” said County Health Office Meena Brewster. “It’s one of the biggest health care issues in the county. “We’ve known that the use of our emergency department is high… our emergency department is being overutilized.” The lack of enough primary care physicians here is a function of a growing nation-wide shortage and the fact that the county lacks amenities that attract such physicians, she said. Doctors tend to set up their practices close to the medical school where they got their training or in urban areas, Brewster said, neither of which St. Mary’s has. Also there is no residency program currently at the local hospital for training of physicians once they graduate from a medical school. The hospital only brings in resident physicians from other programs, she said, for a limited time and not the full three years usually incumbent for a residency. “If we had a residency program that would go a long way to solving our primary care problem,” Brewster told The County Times. The county and the hospital have partnered on several initiatives to ameliorate the problem including the Health Entreprise Zone, a state funded program that helps deliver preventive screening care to disadvantaged and underserved communities like Lexington Park and Callaway and provides transportation to doctors visits. But there are still components that are lacking, Brewster said, such as an Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a state-wide, University of Maryland program that seeks to groom healthcare professionals in communities who will go back and work in their hometowns. These AHECs also help to educate the community on preventing health issues. A regional program exists in every part of Maryland, except Southern
“We have just initiated a master plan to meet the growing needs over the next five to 10 years.” Maryland, Brewster said. “That’s also an important component to addressing our primary care needs,” Brewster said, adding that the university system wants to establish one here but the application process is extensive and the county must also seek federal funding to make it happen. Last year the hospital presented a transformation plan to the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that detailed just how severe the shortage of primary care professionals here is. They cited a 2012 Med Chit study that reported an 86.2 percent physician shortage in Southern Maryland that was projected to increase to a 93.1 percent shortage by 2015 because of the rapid population growth rate in St. Mary’s County. According to the hospital’s report, as of last year there was one primary care physician for every 2,725 residents compared to one doctor for every 1,045 in the best performing counties. The average ratio in Maryland is 1,131 residents to a single primary care doctor, according to the report. Dr. Stephen T. Michaels, MedStar St. Mary’s Chief Medical Officer, said the emergency department was indeed stressed but over the past several years the number of patients coming into that portion of the facility has actually decreased somewhat. “There’s no question that the utilization numbers… speak to the fact that we don’t have enough primary care doctors,” Michaels said. “But we’re seeing sicker people coming into the emergency room and leads us to believe that we may be getting some traction with these other programs.” The hospital has expanded its primary care options in places like Charlotte Hall and it is partnering with Baden Medical Services and Walden Sierra to provide more primary and mental health care needs. Aside from constantly searching for more physicians the hospital is planning to expand its building space to accommodate more beds for patients as well as apartment space to house some visiting physicians. “We have just initiated a master plan to meet the growing needs over the next five to 10 years,” Michaels said. “We are moving the needle on this. It’s a slow but steady process.” But the physician shortage remains perhaps the most pressing need. “We could easily absorb another 10 primary care providers here and it would still not meet our needs,” Michaels said.
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Impacting Future Generations of CSM Students Brad, Linda Gottfried Announce $110,000 Impact Legacy Gift College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Brad Gottfried and his wife, Linda, have a passion for education that they want to carry forward to future generations. Although the Gottfrieds invest in both an annual and an endowed scholarship fund at CSM every year, they want to ensure their financial support not only provides scholarships for current students but also impacts generations of students that they will never meet. Their aspirations are being realized by making a leadership gift of $110,000 in cash and a deferred gift to the CSM Foundation as part of its $10 million “Make An Impact Campaign.” Of their gift, $10,000 is directed to their annual scholarship with the remainder to be directed to the Bradley and Linda Gottfried Endowment Fund as part of their Living Trust to the CSM Foundation. In creating opportunities for students that will reach far beyond their lifetimes, Linda Gottfried in quoting the Greek proverb of “A society grows great when men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in,” said, “That’s what we are doing. We’re planting a tree (whose shade we’re never going to sit in) but somebody will, and they’ll benefit from the scholarship money and go on to do great things. It’s a gift that keeps giving.” Previously, Brad and Linda Gottfried have established Against All Odds annual and endowed scholarships at CSM to support students who are overcoming personal challenges, followed by their establishing an art scholarship to help art majors with tuition and supplies for their myriad of projects. “As president of this college for 10 years, I’m out in the community regularly. I know the students. I know what their dreams and aspirations are and I know so many of them just are not able to get an education,” said Brad Gottfried. “So for Linda and me, it’s giving back to the community. It’s helping individuals who really want an education to be able to afford an education. You can’t take your money with you, so it makes perfect sense for us to leave a legacy for the college and for the community.” Both are success stories of community colleges, with Linda Gottfried attending Bergen County Community College in New Jersey and Brad Gottfried, Montgomery Community College in Pennsylvania. “I started my college career at my local community college,” said Brad Gottfried. “Being associated with colleges for over 40 years, I see so many individuals in the community who aren’t [in college] because of personal circumstances. If I can help any individual to get an education—that resonates with me, that other individuals will benefit and get an education that they would not have been able to otherwise.” Particularly satisfying for the Gottfrieds has been the opportunity to connect with their scholarship recipients during annual scholarship receptions that bring students and donors together for an evening. “To see these students go beyond their hardship and moving forward, you just want to give them a hug,” said Brad Gottfried. ”It’s not
just the money, although that’s important, but it’s their knowing that someone cares about them, cares about their future, and they are so grateful. Having someone believe in you, that’s a vote of confidence.” Linda Gottfried agrees. “As they say, ‘It’s better to give than receive,’ it’s really true. All you have to do is see [the students] at the scholarship ceremony and you know it. That’s the best part about giving. It’s meeting those students face-to-face, seeing how this is changing their life,” she said. “The second greatest moment is graduation, when you go to commencement and you see somebody that was sitting at the scholarship table with you and then you see them graduating. I would pay 10 times what we give just for that moment.” In making their leadership gift to CSM, the Gottfrieds are encouraging the larger community to also consider the Impact Campaign as a way to invest today to transform tomorrow. “What do you want to be remembered for? What do you want to leave for future generations? We’re leaving a legacy that will go on for generations,” said Brad Gottfried. “We are planning for the future as well as paying for the hereand-now. Through our current scholarships we are giving two to four scholarships a year. The endowment will continue when we pass and the interest will go to pay for scholarships, letting us direct our money to something we both believe in.” “Even after we are gone it’s as if we’re still both doing the work, we’re still providing the education, we’re still encouraging the against all odds students, the arts students. We’re doing something that goes far beyond this plane,” said Linda Gottfried. CSM’s Impact Campaign is a transformative three-year outreach and fundraising effort that will culminate in 2018 with the college’s 60th anniversary. “Make Your Impact: Invest Today to Transform Tomorrow” addresses access, affordability and achievement by ensuring that degree programs and career training are available to everyone through scholarships, that high caliber programs, facilities and technology are accessible, and that strategic partnerships and innovation are created and sustained in the community. “The public launch of the campaign is planned for this fall,” said Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin. “The CSM Foundation and our employees look forward to reaching out to alumni, supporters and friends to help keep CSM affordable and accessible and the best value in higher education, career training and personal enrichment for the people of Southern Maryland.” As part of the Gottfrieds’ Impact Campaign gift, the Center for Business and Industry Conference Room 104 and the Business Building first floor lobby located on the La Plata Campus will be named in their honor. For information on the Impact campaign initiatives, naming opportunities and more, visit http://IMPACT.csmd.edu or call the CSM Foundation at 301-934-7649. Press Release from CSM
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Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir Receives Donation from Leonardtown Businesses
Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir (SMYOC) Board members Peter Wilson and Julia Nichols - pictured here with First Fridays Committee Chair Ellen Lewis and Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) President Dan Norris and Vice President Joe Orlando - graciously accepted a donation from the First Fridays Committee at the April LBA meeting hosted at North End Gallery this past Friday, April 8. The SMYOC played live music that was piped through the Leonardtown Square
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JobSource Workshop: Interview Skills Lexington Park Library will hold a JobSource Workshop on Interview Skills on Monday, April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. This workshop will introduce and answer questions as they relate to interviewing. Discussed will be purpose, preparation, body language, salary, legal and illegal questions, closings and follow-up. Participants will have a clear understanding of how to prepare and conduct themselves during an interview. In partnership with JobSource, St. Mary’s One Stop Career Center. Register online at www. stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188 Microsoft Office: Introduction to Excel 2013 Lexington Park Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Excel 2013 class on Monday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. This class is recommended for individuals who are new to Microsoft Excel or have limited spreadsheet experience: Providing an introduction to spreadsheets and the practical uses and versatility of Excel. Students will learn time saving features and tips for using Excel effectively. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills in using the mouse & keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Regis-
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tration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188. Microsoft Office: Intermediate Excel 2013 Leonardtown Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Intermediate Excel 2013 class on Monday, April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn intermediate formulas, work with rows, columns, and worksheets. Basic Excel skills required. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846. FAFSA, FERPA, and MPN: Understanding the College Lingo High-school students are invited to join AmeriCorp VISTA and St. Mary’s College of Maryland students to discuss FAFSA, FERPA, and MPN: Understanding the college lingo. Have you ever looked at the college lingo and wonder if they are speaking a different language? Tonight at Leonardtown Public Library local college students will talk about common college terms and how to use them to your advantage so when you step on campus you are ahead of the game. This is a drop-in program from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at Leonardtown Library. No registration required.
Share the Bounty of St. Mary's County's Farm Fresh Produce, Vegetables, Flowers, Baked Goods and More. Visit these and other farm markets throughout our community. Go to www.visitstmarysmd.com for a more complete listing of markets in St. Mary's.
Shop Local, Shop Often! Home Grown Farm Market
21078 Three Notch Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653 The Home Grown Farm Market is a producer only market aimed at providing fresh presh produce, flowers, plants, meats, cheeses and baked goods to the Southern Maryland community while promoting sustainable agriculture. March 26, 2016 until June 11, 2016 on Saturdays only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15, 2016 until October 29, 2016 on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 5, 2016 until December 17, 2016 on Saturdays only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
California Farmers Market
22801 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619 Farmers market located in the BAE Systems parking lot at the corner of MD Rt. 235 and Rt. 235 and Town Crown Creek Drive. Featuring home grown produce and fresh flowers. Producer-only market. Season: April 23, 2016 - November 19, 2016 Hours: Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
North St. Mary’s County Farmers Market 37600 New Market Road • Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
The parking lot of the Charlotte Hall Library fills with shoppers on Monday-Saturday at this seasonal market. It’s a great place to pick-up preat place to pick-up produce, flowers, and Amish baked and canned goods. Season: March 2016 - November 2016 Hours: March - April: Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. May: Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed Sundays June - August: Open daily 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., closed Sundays September - October: Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed Sundays November: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
www.visitstmarysmd.com or contact the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, Agriculture and Seafood Division at 240-309-4021 to learn more!
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls have long held the NBA record with 72 regular season wins. As of last Sunday, they have company now: the 201516 Golden State Warriors. With one game remaining on Wednesday night, we’ll know by the time this piece reaches print whether Golden State settled for a tie with the Bulls or rewrote basketball history. Golden State’s historical assault didn’t sneak up on anyone. The defending NBA Champions started the season 24-0, an unbelievable streak that immediately and naturally prompted speculation as to whether these Warriors could surpass the mark set by those hallowed, Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen/Dennis Rodman/Phil Jackson-led Bulls. As the Warriors have assaulted the record in recent weeks, just how to interpret, historically speaking, a 72-or-more-win season has triggered a passionate debate. Simplistically, wins are an objective, unemotional measure of performance. So, with 72 in the “W” column, the Warriors should be considered the Bulls’ equal; a 73-win Warriors team would be better. Right? Well… Yeah, it’s not that easy, not when human emotion, pride and tangible differences in eras are involved. To many, the 2016 Warriors will never be the equivalent of those 1996 Bulls, no matter the final win tally. The dissenters, a group that tends to be a little older and includes aged icons Oscar Robertson and Pippen (who predicted a Bulls sweep of the Warriors in a seven-game series), offer valid points. The game was more physical in the nineties. Defensive handchecking was prevalent. The pace was slower. Big men still dominated from the post. Players now, arguably, don’t have the same competitive fire. These high-flying, three-point shooting, defensively-challenged Warriors would be roughed up, choked out and, ultimately, defeated. That’s how the critique by players and fans of prior NBA generations goes, anyway. Are Pippen and Robertson proud, grumpy former players incapable of acknowledging the Warriors’ revolutionary style; or, is the criticism accurate? Yes. Wait. No. I mean… It’s a classic debate between ro-
mantic antiquity and a contemporary threat. And it should sound familiar, like the running generational debate regarding the general difficulty of youth. For generations, parents have lamented how life is so much easier for the “kids these days.” I heard the same stuff (crap?). Now a father of nearly 13 years and two times over, I shamelessly dish the woe-was-me dribble to my children. Snow days are a common trigger. Today, it seems schools are called at the mere hint of more than a dusting, a perception that causes proud Generation-X parents to wax nostalgic about slipping and sliding through a few inches of snow to get to school. Meanwhile, Baby Boomer grandparents scoff that they never missed school for snow, even walking when roads were impassable. This, of course, sounds heroic until one recalls similar tales of great-grandparents from The Greatest Generation who claimed to have walked to school in blizzards wearing newspaper on their feet to protect the only dress shoes they owned from the elements. I suppose with ten toes and but one pair of shoes, the former get sacrificed for the latter. What generation had the toughest childhood? That debate is best left to simmer within individual families. I do hope it’s getting easier; that should be every parent’s goal. It is in some ways, but I’m not entirely convinced. Kids today are afforded many conveniences, but they are growing up faster and navigate an exponentially more complicated world. Social media and smart phones haven’t done childhood any favors. As for that raging 1996 Bulls vs. 2016 Warriors debate, a definitive answer isn’t attainable, not unless Doc Brown’s flux capacitor-equipped DeLorean drops out of the sky to traverse the two decades between these great teams. Who would I take in a seven game series between the two? The Bulls, but it’s closer than vintage folks like myself would like to admit. The difference, in my mind, is Jordan. I’ve never seen a competitor like him in any sport. Jordan would find a way to win. He probably would have found a way to school too, no matter the conditions, even if it meant walking with his feet wrapped in newspaper.
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c.2016, Chicago Review Press $26.99 / $31.99 Canada 284 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer You know exactly where you put your glasses. Well, kind of. You remember that you put them down in the kitchen, but then you piled mail, a plastic fork, a magazine, and a pair of gloves on them. Your glasses are right where you left them: under other things. And once you read “Junk” by Alison Stewart, you’ll see those things differently. Five decades of stuff. That’s what Alison Stewart and her sister faced when it came time to clear their parents’ home - a mess, the result of “fifty years of life” that filled the entire basement, packed to the ceiling. Why, she wondered, do we hang on to the things we keep? How come we collect some items and toss away others? Why do folks often happily accept other people’s cast-offs? Stewart decided to find out. To begin, she defines junk as “worthlessness.” Stuff is something you don’t want anymore but that someone else might find useful, and treasures “are any stuff or junk that appeals to you.” A third of us collect something, Stewart says, though professionals “make a distinction between collectors and clutterers.” Then there are packrats, while hoarders fall under a newly-created psychiatric category all their own. At “a giant 250-mile-long junk-a-palooza” rummage sale in the South, Stewart promised herself that she wasn’t going to buy anything but, of course, she couldn’t resist. In Austin, Texas, she visited The Cathedral of Junk and spoke with the man who created the “creative, chaotic colossus.” She learned that humans weren’t the only creatures to be inveterate collectors. In several different cities, Stewart rode shotgun with junk collectors, clean-up crews, and haulers, to get a feel for the kind of things people throw out and what’s done with it. She met the World’s First Official Spammer, she learned why we get so much “junk mail,” she asked about space junk, spoke with professional clutter-fighters and “freecyclers,” talked with TV producers about pawn stores and picking, and she learned some good news: if you have just too much stuff, there’s plenty of help available. When it comes to possessions, are you downsizing… or oversized? Whichever direction you’re heading, “Junk” can help you spot the bigger picture. It’s hard not to look around with a critical eye when you see what author Alison Stewart discovered; why you’ve saved tchotchkes from high school, broken tools, plastic silverware, and unfinished projects will never seem so puzzling. And then, turning things around, we get a serious (yet light-hearted) look at other people’s junk, how it’s tossed, and where it goes once it’s gone. In that, Stewart is respectful and doesn’t pick on anyone, but who can resist peeking? Who doesn’t want to see a happy ending to still-useful things? Yes, this is interesting… um, stuff. This is not a self-help book. It won’t tell you how to empty your crammed closets, busting basements, glutted garages, or stuffed sheds, but it’s engaging and plenty fun to read – which makes “Junk” a great book to put in your hands.
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School System Calendar Changes
On April 13, 2016, the Board of Education revised the 2015-2016 school system operating calendars. Students will be attending school on April 29, 2016 as a two-hour early dismissal day, instead of a full professional day for staff. There will be no school for Head Start and Prekindergarten on April 29, 2016. By having students attend on Friday, April 29, 2016, the last day for students will be moved to Friday, June 10, 2016. This will impact the final days of the school year in the following manner: • Tuesday, June 7, 2016 will be a regular day of school with all Head Start and Prekindergarten students attending school on a normal schedule. June 7, 2016 will be the last day of school for Head Start and Prekindergarten students. • Wednesday, June 8, 2016 will be a two-hour early dismissal day with no school for Head Start and Prekindergarten students.
• Thursday, June 9, 2016 will be a two-hour early dismissal day with no school for Head Start and Prekindergarten students. • Friday, June 10, 2016 will be a two-hour early dismissal day and the last day of school for students K-12. • Tuesday, June 14, 2016 will be the last day for teachers and other 10 month staff. Friday, April 29, 2016 will also be an early dismissal day for the Chesapeake Public Charter School. The last day of school for the Charter School will be Friday, June 10, 2016. June 8, 9, and 10 will be early dismissal days for students attending the Charter School. June 14, 2016 will be the last day for the teachers at the Charter School. Press Release
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Mission BBQ Donates Money to the “Shop with a Cop” Program in St. Mary’s County
On April 7, 2016, MisCharles County Sheriff’s sion BBQ presented DeOffice, Federal Bureau of tective Corporal William Investigation, U.S. Coast Raddatz of the St. Mary’s Guard, Maryland State County Sheriff’s Office Fire Marshal, U.S. Capiwith a check for $4,707.00. tol Police, Patuxent River The money was raised Department of Defense during Mission BBQ’s Police, St. Mary’s Colhometown hero cup sales. lege Public Safety Office, The proceeds directly ben- Employees from Mission BBQ present Maryland Park Rangers efit the “Shop with a Cop” a check for $4,707 dollars to Detective (Point Lookout State Park), Bill Raddatz, coordinator of the “Shop Public Safety – College of program. with a Cop” program. The money Shop with a Cop, Inc. is Southern Maryland and was raised during Mission BBQ’s a non-profit organization local Optimist clubs work hometown hero cup sales. that is co-sponsored by each year to make the prothe Fraternal Order of Pogram a success. lice Lodge 7 and the Optimist Clubs in St. Sheriff Cameron and the men and women Mary’s County. This program is chartered of the Sheriff’s Office thank the employees to assist children whose families are hav- of Mission BBQ for their hard work raising ing economic hardships. The intent of the funds for the Shop with A Cop program, program is to provide these children with a which directly benefits the community. positive experience dealing with members of If you would like more information conlaw enforcement while having a memorable cerning the “Shop with a Cop” program, shopping experience before Christmas and please direct your inquiries to Cpl. William before their return to school in the fall. Raddatz at William.Raddatz@stmarysmd. Since its inception, members of the St. com or 301-475-4200, ext. *1958. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Maryland Natural Resources Press Release Police, Naval Criminal Investigative Service,
St. Mary’s County Library Technology Impact Survey Results
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During the month of March, 2016, St. Mary’s County Library conducted a survey to better understand how our community uses and benefits from free access to computers and the Internet at the library. An amazing 946 individuals took part in the survey, and one lucky winner, Rebecca Watts, won a Kindle Fire for participating. The library offers 123 computers, wireless Internet, and assistance for all members of our community. Of the survey respondents who reported visiting the library in the past year, 75% used a public access computer or the library’s wireless network during their visits. Computer access is important to our community, and 48% of respondents said that public access to computers and the Internet is important or very important to them personally, while 86% said it is important or very important to have these resources available for others in our community. Highlights from the survey include: • 26% of public technology users indicated they had used public access technology for employment needs. 20% of users searched for a job online. 13% applied for a job by submitting a résumé or filling out an online job application. • 35% of public technology users used public technology for educational activities. 23% of users completed coursework or homework using public access technology. • 25% of public technology users used library technology to get information on health and wellness topics. 16% of users reported learning about diet or nutrition; of those, 15% made a change to their diet. • 35% of public technology users reported using library resources to stay in touch with family and friends and to build and maintain social networks. 55% of public access technology users also received help from a librarian when using
the computers or Internet at the library. Of those users, 87% have access to the Internet at home, school, or work but still choose to use the library’s technology. This shows the library offers critical resources and services even as people increasingly have their own Internet connections and devices. 9% of respondents have no alternative internet access outside of the library, and of public technology users with no alternative access, 46% are low income. These are only a few of the impacts from the library’s public technology access and training. To read a summary of the survey results, visit www.stmalib.org. “While highlighting the importance of the library for job help, lifelong education, and bridging the digital divide in St Mary’s County,” explained St. Mary County Virtual Services Coordinator, Sara Stephenson, “the survey results don’t tell the whole story. The statistics collected through the survey told us that customers value access and our many educational online resources, but the comments stressed how much they enjoy our digital resources for entertainment. Ebooks, digital magazines, and downloadable music, movies, television and audiobooks offer reading, viewing, and listening pleasure anytime.” St Mary’s County Library Director, Michael Blackwell, added “We appreciate people taking the survey and making comments. Thanks and congratulations to Ms. Watts! If you need any help getting your Kindle to view library resources, come by any library location. We are pouring over what people have said, and we will be taking their thoughts into account in our upcoming strategic planning to make changes that will improve library service even more.” Press Release
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St. Maries Musica at HSMC On Saturday, April 16, Historic St. Mary’s City will host local a cappella singers, St. Maries Musica, for a concert in the Brick Chapel of 1667. The program, titled A Starry Night, begins at 3 p.m. and admission for the concert is free. Those wishing to enjoy the museum as well may pay regular admission fees. Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum
of living history and archaeology on the site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@ hsmcdigshistory.org. Press Release from HSMC
Pet Of The Week My name is Daisy. I am super friendly and very beautiful. I meow for attention so I am a talker. I love to sleep with my foster mom curled up right beside her. I was born in 2011. I was rescued from Tri County Shelter which is a kill shelter. They are forced to euthanize 204 cats per month because not enough people are doing spay/neuter. I am fully vetted and cost $125. I
was turned into the shelter because my former family could not afford me. I hope you will find it in your heart to love me. You can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd. org and email it to diane@ feralcatrescuemd.org. You can also meet me on most Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3 p.m. at the Petco in California. Yours forever, Daisy
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5K TRAIL RUN / WALK 2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016 RAIN OR SHINE
Leonardtown High School, 23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 7:45-8:15am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am
Race Day Check-in and Packet Pick Up Kids Fun Run 5k Trail Race/Walk Start Awards Presentation
Event: A timed 5k course on the wooded, groomed trails between Leonardtown Middle School and Leonardtown High School. Both runners and walkers are welcomed. Children’s activities provided. Pre-Race Day Entry Fees: Adults 14 years old and older: $25 with T-shirt; $20 without T-shirt Students 10 – 13 years old: $20 with T-shirt; $15 without T-shirt Students 6 – 9 years old: $15 with T-shirt; $10 without T-shirt Kids Fun Run (8 years old and under, without a T-shirt): FREE Race Day Entry Fees: Additional $5 to above Entry Fees Goodies and Awards: • Event T-shirt -guaranteed if registration received by Apr 15 and as supplies last • Awards: Overall; 1st place male overall; 1st place female overall; plus 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female in each of the groups listed above. • Free drinks and snacks after 5k race/walk.
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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 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all media. For information, call 301-475-3130.
Thursday, April 14 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. Disney’s Mary Poppins McDonough High School (7165 Marshall Corner Rd., Pomfret)- 6:30 p.m. The Maurice J. McDonough High School Drama Department presents Disney’s Mary Poppins! Join us as the magical winds blow the “Practically Perfect” Mary Poppins to Pomfret, Maryland, so that she can sweeten us all with a “Spoonful Of Sugar.” Tickets are on sale at www.mcdonoughdrama. com starting on March 14 or by phone reservation at 301-302-8311. Lecture: Needed: Skilled-Caver Archaeologist Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard)- 7 p.m. Lectures are free and open to the public. The speaker series kicks-off on April 14th with a lecture from Becca Piexotto entitled “Needed: SkilledCaver Archaeologist.” Peixotto, Ph.D candidate and adjunct instructor in the Department of Anthropology at American University, was one of a six women team that recently excavated 15 partial skeletons of a new species of human relative named “Homo naledi.” The excavation was heralded across
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the world and is expected to change the way scientists think about human origins. The speaker series is made possible by a grant from the MARPAT foundation in memory of Thomas W. Richards. For lecture details or additional information visit www.jefpat.org, call 410-586-8501 or email jef.pat(at) maryland.gov.
Friday, April 15 Disney’s Mary Poppins McDonough High School (7165 Marshall Corner Rd., Pomfret)- 6:30 p.m. The Maurice J. McDonough High School Drama Department presents Disney’s Mary Poppins! Join us as the magical winds blow the “Practically Perfect” Mary Poppins to Pomfret, Maryland, so that she can sweeten us all with a “Spoonful Of Sugar.” Tickets are on sale at www.mcdonoughdrama. com starting on March 14 or by phone reservation at 301-302-8311. 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. Steak and Shrimp Night American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue)- 5 to 8 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price. You can call 301884-4071 for further information. Youth Art Competition – Celebrate ASPCA Help a Horse Day Artworks@7th (9100 Bay Ave., North Beach)- 5 p.m. Create a piece of visual art to illustrate the positive side of horse rescue. Theme: Horses in our Hearts! Entries will be displayed at the 2nd Annual Ponypalooza event on April 23rd. No entry fee and first-place entry in each category wins a cash prize! Please visit www.freedomhillheart.weebly.com for more information.
Saturday, April 16 Disney’s Mary Poppins McDonough High School (7165 Marshall Corner Rd., Pomfret)- 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m. The Maurice J. McDonough High School Drama Department presents Disney’s Mary Poppins! Join us as the magical winds blow the “Practically Perfect” Mary Poppins to Pomfret, Maryland, so that she can sweeten us all with a “Spoonful Of Sugar.” Tickets are on sale at www.mcdonoughdrama. com starting on March 14 or by phone reservation at 301-302-8311. Parliamentary Law Day Calvert Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick)- 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event is free. Lunch is provided. All officers and board members of non-profit organizations, community leaders, club presidents and members who use or should use parliamentary procedures are invited to register for Parliamentary Law Day. Use the fol-
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lowing link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/tri-counties-of-southernmaryland-parliamentary-law-day-tickets-22122878124 . For more information, call 301 855-5453. 4th Annual Walk, Run, and Roll Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood)- 8 a.m. This fun family event being held to raise funding for people with disabilities in Maryland features a 5k walk/ run/roll or you can test yourself with a challenging 10k. For more information, please contact Brandy Blackstone at 301-863-8870, ext. 322 or blackstoneb@baycss.org, or visit: www.baycss. org/walk.html. Cat Adoption Event Vintage Source (22080 Newtown Neck Rd., Compton)- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet the next love of your life! We’ve got cats for adoption! We’ll be bringing with us the cats we have available for adoption. We are currently caring for many wonderful cats of all ages and temperaments. See available cats here: http://rescueangels.rescueme. org/. For more information, contact us at rescueangelssomd@gmail.com or 844-966-7276 (RASM.) Cecil Ray Comedy Club 4185 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head- 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cecil Ray Comedy Club Show was birthed out of a vision to entertain people through laughter and allow other comedians to showcase their gifts and talents without compromising, using vulgar language or explicit material. Tickets are $20 advanced general seating, $25 at the door, $35 VIP includes dinner (limited to three couples.) Concert: St. Maries Musica St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City)- 3 to 4 p.m. A cappella harmonies resound under the vaulted ceiling of the reconstructed Brick Chapel of 1667. Free. For more information, contact 240-895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org
Sunday, April 17 Breakfast at Fleet Reserve Association 21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to the public! Menu includes your choice of: eggs or eggbeaters, bacon, ham, sausage or spam; hash browns, grits, toast, pancakes; juice and coffee all for $7 per person. SOS, sausage gravy or chipped beef gravy, and a biscuit is also available for a small additional cost. Plus this helps to support the Fleet Reserve Association in their community efforts with Scouts, ACTS, and others. Quarter Auction Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department- doors open at noon. Quarter auction to benefit SIDS research. Hymn Sing Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (Sotterley Rd., Hollywood)- 6 to 7 p.m. Do you like to sing the Hymns of
the church such as “Amazing Grace” or “The Old Rugged Cross?” We provide the song leader, pianist, and the Hymn books you provide the voice. You chose the Hymn and we will sing it. This is an ecumenical, free event. All are welcome. For more information, contact Terri at 301-884-8082.
Monday, April 18 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.
Tuesday, April 19 Steak Night American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach)- 5:30 to 7 p.m. Order directly from the grill master. The $15 price tag includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll Public welcome. For more information, please call 301-855-6466. CBL Science for Citizens – Beautiful Swimmers CBL’s Bernie Fowler Lab (142 Williams St., Solomons)- 7 to 8 p.m. It’s been 40 years since William W. Warner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book introduced us to the creature that’s been captivating diners and scientists alike ever since: the blue crab. Beautiful Swimmers Revisited is a documentary film that takes viewers on a journey around the Bay to look in on those who catch, study and eat blue crabs. The film demonstrates how science has evolved since Warner’s day to better understand the behavior of this enigmatic shelled creature. Join CBL for a screening of this 57 minute film prior to its television debut. Southern Maryland Real Estate Investors’ Group Custom Kitchens (6750 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 7 to 9 p.m. Our mission is to educate and do business with those in the community who are interested in real estate investing. Southern Maryland’s only Real Estate Investing Association/Group. We have one speaker per meeting, however we do not sell from the front of the room. No sales pitches here! Our meetings are for NETWORKING and are free of charge!
Wednesday, April 20 Homeschool Day Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ideal for ages 5 to 12 years old. CMM is partnering with the Eastport Yacht Club Foundation. Special scheduled stations set up throughout the museum invite students to investigate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts. This program will help students explore how simple machines make work eas-
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ier, how much tide affects navigation and the impacts of invasive species on the local ecosystem. Visit www.bit. ly//HomeschoolCMM for complete details. Museum admission applies, plus a $2 fee per child. Little Explorers: Whose Feet Are These? Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City)- 10 to 11 a.m. Use your feet to walk with us down 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. Full-day admission included. For more information, contact 240-895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org Instant Decision Day – Florida Tech Patuxent Florida Tech Patuxent (21803 3 Notch, Ste.A, Lexington Park)- 3 p.m. Considering pursuing your Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate Degree at Florida Tech Patuxent? Apply and register today for one of our 15+ degree programs and save the $50 application fee! Come anytime or attend one of our mini information sessions. RSVP or for more information, reach out to AnnaBelle at asanders@fit.edu or call 301-862-1004. Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd., Hughesville)- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons taught by the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons are from 7 to
7:30 p.m. Intermediate lessons from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. When to Call 911 Presentation Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish (10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 7 p.m. Optional pot luck supper begins at 6:15 p.m. Guest Speakers are: Anne Hayes, EMT (In-Active,) Ricky Hayes, Firefighter and Paramedic, Nancy Briggs, Md. FACEP (Retired) Emergency Room Physician. Presented by Parish Health Ministry. All are welcome to attend.
Thursday, April 21 Colonial Era Mansion Tour Thomas Stone National Historic Site (6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Thomas Stone National Historic Site and learn about the life of one of the signers of the Declaration of the Independence for Maryland. For more information, call 301-392-1776. A Brief History of Historical Archaeology in Maryland Visitor Center Auditorium (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City)- 7 to 8 p.m. For the better part of fifty years, Historic St. Mary’s City has been exploring the archaeological treasures of Maryland’s founding site and first capital. However, for many years before the state established the museum, an intriguing cast of individuals had undertaken “archaeological” excavations in St. Mary’s City. These explorers ranged from dilettantes to
antiquarians to architectural historians, and all made their own unique contributions to our knowledge of the City. This presentation will summarize and discuss these early explorations, and also describe the birth and development of the research efforts led by the museum’s archaeologists in the five decades since our founding. Many intriguing characters from the past and more recent times will be discussed. The presentation will be highly illustrated with images of past work. Free. For more information, contact 240-8954990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org. Bingo Night Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82 (6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 7 to 10 p.m. Smoke free bingo. Doors are open at 6 p.m. Call 301-934-8221 for more information. Public welcome.
Friday, April 22 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. Colonial Era Mansion Tour Thomas Stone National Historic Site (6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Thomas Stone National Historic Site and learn about the life of one of the signers of the Declaration of the Independence for Maryland. For more information, call 301-392-1776.
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“Once Upon a Crime” Dinner Theatre and Silent Auction Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish (10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 6 p.m. You do not need to be a parishioner to enjoy this evening out, so order your tickets now. Tickets are $65. Contact the parish office at 410–326-4948 to reserve a spot; seating is limited. Doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 6:30. Food is Catered by Thompsons Seafood. Connection Café Hollywood Church of the Nazarene (Sotterley Rd., Hollywood)- 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free event for the public ages 17 and up. Food, drinks (non-alcoholic,) fun, music, pool tables, Ping/Pong table and board games. Open Mic. If you play an instrument bring it and sit in with our pick up group. For more information, call Terri at 301-884-8082. Celebrate Recovery Our Father’s House (45020 Patuxent Beach Rd., California)- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Do you struggle with anger, grief, anxiety, self-harm, substance abuse, sexual addiction, overeating, PTSD, or an unhealthy habit you’d like to be free from? Celebrate Recovery, a free Christian-based 12-step program for adults 18 and up struggling with any hurt, hangup, or habit.
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636
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Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. All of our services are traditional. Child care is provided. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com
St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh St. George Church: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Chapel: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
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• Sunday School (all ages) • Sunday Morning Worship • Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study • Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)
9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
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Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m
Greetings from the Bible Temple Church family in Mechanicsville Maryland. Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in this life it is important to have strong and healthy relationships 1. A relationship with Christ 2. A personal relationship with family and friends Through these relationships, we develop the characteristics of love, understanding and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ. “ Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).
We invite you to experience the change… the transformation with us. Just bring your heart and God will supply the rest. Come grow with us in a place, “Where the Word Reaches the Heart!” Everyone is Welcome! Leadership: Pastor Joseph and First Lady Marilyn Young Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM Address: 29050 New Market Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org Phone number: 301-374-9110
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n O g n Goi Mercy Creek Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 10 p.m.
Friday, April 15 The Johanssens Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m. Tiki Bar Opening Weekend Tiki Bar (85 Charles St., Solomons)- 12 p.m. Forte Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Saturday, April 16 Shades of Gray Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd., Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m.
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Pizza and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, April 21 “Wicked Weekend” DuoLadies Night Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 11 p.m. Mike Damron Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.
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Join us for an evening of fine cuisine, live music and casino-style gambling at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball on Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. Discover the Sea of Beauty features Ken Upton of Ken’s Creative Kitchen, elegant décor, and many other surprises. Tickets are $150 each and proceeds will support the preservation and maintenance of the historic Wm. B. Tennison. Tickets may be purchased at www.bit.ly//BugeyeBall2016. Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Dinner Cruise on the Chesapeake or a piece of exclusive, elegant jewelry. The dinner cruise aboard the 87’ luxurious sailing yacht, Quixote, features dinner prepared by Ken’s Creative Kitchen. Ten guests will be pampered by a first-class chef and his professional team while taste buds are tantalized with perfectly paired foods and wines. The raffle winner may also choose from a collection of handselected fine jewelry beautifully crafted with fine metals and precious stones from Dickinson Jewelers. Two winners will be drawn; the first winner in attendance will have first choice. Raffle tickets are $100 each and only 150 will be sold. Winners need not be present to win. Call 410-3262042, ext. 16 to purchase a raffle ticket. Built in 1899, the Wm. B. Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed, log-hulled,
passenger carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. While the Tennison is in remarkably good condition for being 117 years old, like any aging wooden vessel, it requires a great deal of maintenance which is labor intensive and challenging. Your support will help the museum keep this iconic landmark treasure afloat. The Calvert Marine Museum is a public, non-profit, educational, and community museum, established in 1970 by local residents. Visitors can explore and learn how our prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come together to tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. Raising money through membership, grants, donations, and special events has allowed the museum to grow into an exceptional facility, providing history, education, and culture to all of Southern Maryland. Business and personal sponsorships ranging from $250 - $10,000 are also available. Please visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042 x16 for more information and to purchase tickets. Press Release from CMM
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Living Well… Take Charge of Your Health The Living Well program will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, April 18-May 23, 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 301-4754200, ext. *1050. 5th Annual Book Sale: New This Year… Super Sale Day! Donate your used books to the Garvey Senior Activity Center’s used book sale fundraiser. All funds raised will go towards special events and entertainment at center events. Books for all ages are welcome. Hardcovers, paperback, and books on CD in good condition are appreciated. Please, no encyclopedias, textbooks, outdated computer/software manuals, magazines or very worn books. To make a donation drop off your items at the Garvey Senior Activity Center Monday – Friday, April 6 to 17 from 8 to 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to shop the book sale on Tuesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Costs are $.50 per paperback and $1 per hardback. On Wednesday, April 27, shop the super
sale! Fill a grocery bag (we’ll provide) for $5! To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Basketry Class at Northern The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a two-session basketry class on Mondays, April 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn to make a 9” x 12” paper tray basket that offers a stylish and functional solution to your organization woes. A selection of colored reeds is provided to help personalize this basket to fit with any décor. The cost for the kit and the instruction by Pam King is $35. The cost of the class is due at sign up and advanced sign up is required. For more information call 301475-4002, ext. *3101. Celebrate Earth Day at Northern The Northern Senior Activity Center has several activities planned to celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 22. BBC’s award-winning series Planet Earth will play from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for drop-in viewings. Earth Day Bingo begins at 10 a.m. and will feature prizes such as gardening supplies, organic foods, and other natural, biodegradable products. The cost to participate is $3 and is due at signup. Prior signup is required as space is limited. An Earth Day Cycling event led by a volunteer will start at 10:30 a.m. Participants will ride down the Three Notch Trail and learn about trail etiquette and observe nature. Prior signup is required and bikes may be reserved through the center if needed. Finally, a Tai Chi Reunion will be from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Great Room. If you have already learned the Core and Extended movements for Tai Chi for Arthritis, please join us as we work on improving form in a large group. For information regarding these activities or to sign up, please call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101. Friday Morning Softball Spring is in the air and it’s time to dust
off that bat and glove and head out to Miedzinski Park in Leonardtown for a pick-up game of softball. Pick-up games will be held on Fridays beginning Apr. 22 at 10 a.m. Men and women ages 50 and above are welcome. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 for more information. EFT Workshop EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques (sometimes called Tapping) and is used to stimulate certain meridian points on the body by tapping on them with our fingertips. This innovative Tapping tool has proven useful in clinical settings for a variety of emotional, physical, and performance issues. Come join us at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. to learn the basics of how to use EFT to reduce negative symptoms and enhance performance. Step-bystep instruction will be provided on how to incorporate tapping into your life. The Workshop is led by Gini Webster, LCSW-C, who has been trained by the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) in Advance Levels of EFT. Space is limited so advanced sign up is required. To sign up, call 301475-4002, ext. *3101. Art with Jamie Art classes at Loffler Senior Activity Center will do the same subject each week but use different mediums each time so that at the end of the month you will have one project with four parts. Cost for this series is $85, which includes enough paint and supplies to get you started. Classes take place on May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10 a.m. and are appropriate for beginners as well as intermediate level. Payment may be made to instructor on the first day of class. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, to sign up or to learn more.
NYC Trip July 14-17 Enjoy an exciting four day tour of the Big Apple this summer! Luxury motor coach departs Garvey Senior Activity Center at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14. All-inclusive price of $1,565 per person for double occupancy includes 3 nights at the Holiday Inn North Bergen (or similar hotel) in New Jersey, 3 dinners, 3 hotel breakfasts, tours of the Statue of Liberty Tour and Ellis Island, a Broadway show (as yet unnamed), guided East Village Walking Food Tour, guided bus tour of the city, snacks on bus both ways, 2 bottles of water each day per person. Additionally, all taxes, tips, and gratuities are included. This trip includes activities requiring a strong degree of mobility as several of the tours are walking activities. For reservations or more information call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655 or e-mail sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com. Tour is limited to 18. Pitch and Pinochle Do you like to play cards? Pitch and Pinochle are played on a regular basis at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting at 8 a.m. lovers of pinochle start making their way into the center as soon as the doors open for business. For those who enjoy a game of pitch, Thursday is the day to make an appearance. Play starts at 10 a.m. For questions call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk. Welcome To Medicare Seminar A Welcome To Medicare seminar will be held Wednesday, April 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. An overview of the Medicare program will be presented to include benefits, Part D, Advantage Plans, Medigap, help with prescription costs, etc. The information is ideal for those new to the Medicare program but all are welcome to attend. To RSVP call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 • Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Edward Dorsey Bostick By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Edward Dorsey Bostick was born in Beaufort County, SC in 1854 and was the son of Captain Edward John Bostick of the Confederacy who holds the dubious distinction of being the last soldier of Lee’s Army to be killed during the Civil War. “Just when the negotiations to surrender were nearing completion at Appomattox, he opened fire at a line of Union pickets. They shot back and Edward was mortally wounded.” His mother was Sarah Maria Martin, born 1833 in Charleston, SC, the only child of Congressman William Dickinson Martin 1789-1833) by his second wife, Sarah “Sally” Maria Dorsey (1807-1860). “Married on January 5 by Rev. Mr. Jones, at ‘Summerseat’, the residence of Hon. Clement Dorsey, the Hon. William D.
Martin, a Representative in Congress from South Carolina to Miss Sally Maria Dorsey, daughter of Hon. Clement Dorsey, Representative in Congress from Maryland.” (Daily National Intelligencer , Washington, D.C., January 13, 1830). Sally’s mother was Priscilla Hebb (1780-1812), the first wife of Clement Dorsey. In 1866, after a former slave set fire to their house in South Carolina, Sally (Martin) Bostick and her four children (including Edward) fled north. They settled in Washington, D.C. where Sally took a job in the U.S. Post Office. On September 24, 1870 Edward was appointed as a midshipman to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. “Candidates competed fiercely for admission, and about a third failed the difficult entrance exam. More than half of the students resigned or were dismissed within their first two years
of study…the handful of officers who graduated from the academy in these years saw themselves as an elite group.” He graduated in 1875 with the rank of Ensign and by 1889 had obtained the rank of Lieutenant. “Lt. Edward Dorsey Bostick of the U.S. Ship Minnesota was married last evening to Louise Buckmaster Cole, daughter of Rev. H. H. Cole, in Christ Church at Elizabeth, N. J. It was the most brilliant society event of the season here. The bride’s father officiated.” (New York Herald, April 9, 1891). The marriage did not endure and there were no children. In 1893 Edward, as the result of a courtmartial sentence, was publically reprimanded. “The department deems it proper to call attention to the remarkable fact that
an officer of his age, rank and experienced service, covering a period of 23 years, should display such ignorance of the duties of sentinels, such lack of respect for the sacred character of the countersign, and such thorough disrespect of proper treatment of inferiors charged with responsible duties… that in his future contact with enlisted men, that he must not fail to show himself a good example of subordination to the discipline of the service.” Edward retired from the U.S. Navy in 1898. By 1900 Edward was living in St. Mary’s County near, but not at “Summerseat.” He died in Leonardtown on February 15, 1908 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His mother, Sarah Maria (Martin) Bostick, died in Washington, D.C. on June 4, 1910.
The County Times
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Wanderings
of an Aimless Mind
Disconnected Thoughts By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer Hmmm…most of my thoughts are disconnected, or I believe my husband would tell you that they are. I’d like to know how many men out there (or women as well), fix things like appliances, machines, or motors in unusual ways. My husband is one of those. I kept wondering why all the magnets on the refrigerator were on the counter next to it, or on the floor. It has been happening for the last few weeks. Last week, I found out why. He has been having trouble with the icemaker, which I don’t use, and I found he has been pounding on the icemaker to get it to loosen up and work. I should say I “HEARD” rather than “found”. Normally, he coincides filling his 44 ounce Wawa cups with ice during critical dialogue exchanges on shows I am watching, or so it seems to me. It’s like when he gets in a bag of chips and seemingly crunches around in the bag for an unnervingly long time. I believe it is deliberate, or that my Father is channeling through him from the upper reaches of the Heavens from the area of Earthly Aggravations. Now, instead of filling up with ice, he coincides the loud banging with the critical part of a show. I never seem to know who actually was the killer on a mystery. He wonders why I can watch the shows over and over. Also, in the last few months, our external speaker system for the TV has been getting staticky (Is that a word?) He kept blaming the problem on our cable provider. I thought there was a loose wire to one of the 6 speakers he has set up around the room, and I have been testing the connections. Now I am using the internal speaker of the TV, which isn’t as good in tone, but has no static. So, it’s not the cable provider company, it is our system. My husband’s method of fixing the problem after testing speaker wires differed from mine in that he started banging on the large woofer speaker on the floor, and amazingly it seemed
to work. The static and lack of volume is gone. “Wow”, I said, “You fixed something else by banging on it. What else can you fix?” That’s when he came over to the couch and banged on my head, looked at me and said, “Fixed”. Hmmm…again. I am still in the process of scanning and labeling (describing) old family photos for two family Facebook pages. In all these years of being the family historian and photo keeper, I had never looked at some of these from the 1920’s through 1960’s as close as I am now. Sometimes using the magnifying glasses, I spoke of last week to see details which add so much more to the stories behind each picture. I found that quite a few photos that I thought were my grandmother in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s, but actually turned out to be her mother. My grandmother, Ma, always looked older than she was, and they also looked like identical twins. Ma, being the oldest of nine started having children when her youngest sister was 4 years old. It can be very confusing and there is no one left to ask. I did ask a much older cousin who still lives in New Jersey if she could get some of the names and the order straight in the photos, and she said she had no idea with the same comment of, “And there is no one left to ask”. Sad, really. On a brighter note, I have been asked many times why I haven’t started a “Wanderings of an aimless mind” Facebook page. The title alone should explain why. Or maybe I’ve been worried about people getting on there who might hurt my feelings, I don’t know. But I will start one this week, I think, maybe, if I can just focus, or, oh I better get the scanning done first, or start dusting gain….oh okay, maybe I will start it next week. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo. com or find me on Facebook
SELLING A CAR? LOOKING FOR A BABYSITTER? RENTING OUT AN APARTMENT?
Protection from the Protectors
By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer
The news broke online this past Sunday night: the Sheriff of nearby neighbor, Anne Arundel County, had just been arrested for domestic abuse after his wife called 911 to report that he had assaulted her. Even if this type of incident—where a police officer assaults a family member—were rare, and it is not, unfortunately, it would be particularly troubling. Imagine being the victim of domestic violence at the hands of a law enforcement officer: do you then call the police? Do you believe you’ll truly be protected? Served fairly? The evidence suggests otherwise. Not only is the rate of officer-involved domestic violence between 30 and 40% higher than domestic violence in the general population, but these cases are frequently back-burnered. Research suggests that in such cases, the abuse is omitted from or downplayed in personnel records, and the cases are not pursued for prosecution by the justice system. In one study, 29% of offenders were actually promoted after domestic violence accusations. I work with police officers, and discussed Sheriff Bateman’s case with a detective this week. The detective was frustrated and angry at the Sheriff; he felt that Bateman’s alleged abuse of his wife reflects poorly on police officers in general. Obviously, the majority of officers wouldn’t dream of assaulting a loved one. They put their lives at risk daily protecting victims of domestic violence, not creating more of them. They also protect the rest of the community from domestic violence: keep in mind that estimates are that up to 80% of incidents of workplace violence are domestic in nature. It is troubling, however, that the rate of spousal assault is so much higher in the law enforcement community than it is in the general population. That reality cannot help but affect how victims are treated by those officers who are responding to domestic calls while hiding a dirty little secret of their own. If the person with the secret is in a command position, it is also reasonable to believe that
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victims may receive a very different response than they would from a department in which the attitude, from the top down, is one of zero tolerance for domestic violence—at home and at work. I don’t know what happened at Sheriff Bateman’s house on Sunday, since I wasn’t there. I do know what is being reported: alcohol was apparently involved—as it so often is—and during a dispute witnessed by the couple’s teenage son, the Sheriff reportedly threw his wife down on the bed, or against the wall, or both. He is reported to have held her down forcibly; some coverage says she slapped him in self-defense, and some does not. When police arrived at their home, officers saw evidence of injuries to her, but not to him, and evidence of damage to the house. As a result, the Sheriff was arrested and charged with domestic violence. His wife soon came to his defense, which is not an unusual response for a spouse…or for a victim of domestic violence. In order to demonstrate fairness, a special prosecutor from outside Anne Arundel County has been appointed to investigate. Sheriff Bateman is back at work, after one day of administrative leave, handling routine duties while his Deputy serves as Acting Sheriff. The Sheriff is reportedly not carrying his service weapon for the time being. Meanwhile, advocates for victims of domestic violence and—most importantly— victims themselves, are watching. What happens now will carry more weight than all the Important New Policies they might draft and all the superficial pronouncements against domestic violence they might make, combined. I hope Anne Arundel County gets it right. If they do, it will send a powerful message to victims about what they can expect, and how safe they really are, when they call the Sheriff’s Department, in need of protection from a domestic partner. If they don’t get it right, it will send the same message, sadly. I love hearing from you; feel free to email me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net.
Craft Tip of The Week The tip this week is related to your pins and needles. To keep your pins and needles well lubricated for smooth fabric entry use a wool felted pin cushion. The lanolin remains in the wool after it is felted. The pins and needles are lu-
bricated as they go in and out of the pin cushion. Check in local sewing stores or craft stores for a felted pin cushion or make your own. Look in knitting and/or crocheting patterns books or check with your local yarn shop.
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