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“Running calls will never be the same.” St. Mary’s County Medication Collection Continues To Be A Success
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- Prince George’s Firefighter Jimmy Clem on the loss of his fellow first responder, John Ulmschneider
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Community 18 Library Calendar
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Community Calendar
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Games 26 Firefighter Remembered For Heroism, Dedication
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Business Directory
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of California, was killed when he and another volunteer firefighter went to a Temple Hills residence April 15 to check on the welfare of the resident there. When the two firefighters forced open the door to the residence they were fired upon, according to Prince George’s Fire officials. Ulmschneider, a 13-year veteran firefighter, was pronounced dead at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. The Morningside volunteer firefighter, Kevin Swaim, was hit multiple times but is expected to survive. The shooter’s brother was also hit, Erzen said. Erzen said the state’s attorney’s office was still investigating how many shots were fired in the incident, though he did confirm that the shooter used a handgun. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Hewitt Questions MetCom’s “Dead Money”
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Early Vegetables
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Over the past four years the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) has borrowed tens of millions of dollars that were supposedly directed at important water and sewer projects but most of it has not been spent. Commissioner Mike Hewitt, speaking at Tuesday’s regular Commissioners of St. Mary’s County meeting, questioned why MetCom borrowed the money and waited so long to use it, especially since the public utility was paying debt service on the borrowed money which translated into increased costs to customers. “It doesn’t seem to be a good practice to borrow money when you’re not ready to use it,” Hewitt told MetCom Executive Director Scott Bundy. “That’s dead money.” MetCom officials attended the commissioners’ meeting in order to present their proposed capital construction improvement plan. Bundy confirmed that several of those projects were delayed due to problems with purchasing property, including rights of way, but some were under construction. “Those projects are now underway,” Bundy told commissioners. Hewitt questioned Bundy and his staff about several subjects pertaining to MetCom, including the drastic increase in the price of hooking up to
public water and sewer and the increase in MetCom salaries for staff working in the field versus those who have administrative tasks. Hewitt said the cost of hooking up to MetCom services, which can become a requirement for those on a failing well and septic system or even for those who live near a development where MetCom is placing a service line, is rising so fast that most would likely be unable to afford it. The current combined cost for hooking up to a water and sewer line is about $14,000, Hewitt said referring to MetCom documents, but by fiscal 2020 that cost is projected to rise to $38,000. “These rates make it very difficult for people to hook up,” Hewitt said. Bundy explained that the added costs represented the capacity a new dwelling unit on the system brought. “He’s paying his fair share for the excess capacity on that system,” Bundy said. Hewitt, again referring to MetCom documents noted that field personnel had increases in salaries by about 16 to 17 percent over the past five years; administrative personnel, though, received increases of about 24 to 25 percent. “It doesn’t seem like people doing a lot of the work are getting their share of the money,” Hewitt said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Non-Profits, Community Center Supporters Make Their Case
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As the county is considering how it will finalize its fiscal 2017 budget, non-profit groups that provide key services to the county at what they say is a far reduced cost want leaders to restore the 10 percent they cut across the board for funding in their proposed spending plan. Dena Taggerty, who spoke on behalf of the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy, said the non-profit agency was instrumental in helping her retrieve her son from an abusive and oppressive relationship with her husband, who she said had taken her son away from her for 12 years. “Because of what CFA did my son will
not become an offender,” she said, weeping. “Don’t make another person go through the hell that I did. “This center saved my life.” Laura Joyce, the director of the family advocacy center, said that under their current level of funding they already could not help all those that needed it. “We turn people away every single day,” Joyce said. She wanted the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to “weigh the true cost of inadequate funding. “These are the victims of crime.” Several citizens also came out to the April 19 hearing at Chopticon High School to support moving up the construction of a planned
community center in Lexington Park up by years. The project is scheduled to be planned in 2022 and constructed one year later. Advocates wanted it moved up to 2018. Mia Bowers, one of the key supporters behind the project, praised commissioners for including the project in their long range plans. “It shows your commitment… but 2022 is a long time just to start planning,” Bowers said. “We’re asking you to move with more urgency… we needed this yesterday.” Support staff from the county public schools system also asked for more funding for increased salaries. Joe Shade, Leonardtown High School building services manager and a school em-
ployee for more than 40 years, said support staff continued to struggle to support themselves and their families. “Even and taxes and cost of living are rising we have to make tough financial decisions,” Shade said. “It’s been hard.” He asked the commissioners consider more money for those like him, he wanted to make sure that people who replaced him “got the diginity of a living wage.” The commissioner board will finalize their budget for fiscal 2017 in May. The proposed operating budget is $219.7 million and for the capital budget the proposed amount is $36 million.
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services and the Triad/SALT Council invite the community to join them in thanking this year’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year at the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day ceremony. The event also remembers the men and women who gave
their lives in service to their community. The 2016 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day event will take place on Tuesday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road in California, MD. The Officer of the Year from each agency will receive a citation from the
Office of the Governor, to be presented by Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan, as well as recognitions from the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates, as well as plaques and/or certificates of appreciation from the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, the Department of Aging & Human Services, and the Triad/SALT Council.
The public is invited to congratulate the Law Enforcement Officers of the Year and join them for a free lunch buffet following the ceremony. For more information, contact Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or via email to sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com.
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St. Mary’s County Medication Collection Continues To Be A Success Prescription drug abuse is a growing national epidemic. This growth is fueled in part by misconceptions about prescription drug safety and increased availability. Research shows that over 50% of people who obtained prescription drugs for non-medical use received them from a friend or relative at no cost while another 15% bought or took them from a friend or relative. Community members can help in the effort to reduce prescription drug abuse rates by properly disposing of medications through participation in the St. Mary’s County Medication Drop-Off Program. Through this program, residents may safely dispose of unused or expired medications in the collection boxes that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the front lobby of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in Leonardtown. Any unwanted medications, prescribed or over-the-counter, may be discarded in the drop-box, and all deposits through this program are completely anonymous. Proper disposal of prescription medications protects our community in many ways. It prevents poisoning of children and pets, deters misuse and abuse by youth and adults, and avoids health problems from accidentally taking the wrong medicine, too much of the same medicine, or a medicine that is too old to work well. The primary goal of community medication collection is to keep controlled dangerous substances (CDS) off the streets. Examples of controlled dangerous substances include narcotics, antidepressants, and stimulants that are manufactured for legitimate medical use but have the potential for misuse or abuse. Since the medication collection began in 2011, numerous medications have been safely disposed of and diverted from potential misuse in the community. Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander St.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Vice Narcotics states, “The success of the program is notable. Through partnerships, prevention presentations, and community participation nearly 800,000 unwanted medications, of which 70% are controlled dangerous substances, have been collected. As a direct result of the program, more than half a million controlled dangerous substances have been diverted from the hands of drug seekers.” Opportunities for safe disposal include: • St. Mary’s County Medication DropOff Program – Collection boxes in the front lobby of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in Leonardtown. Available 24/7. • April 30, 2016 – Pick-up for homebound residents. Call 301-475-4200, ext*1073 for more information. • Friday, October 21, 2016, Department of Aging & Human Services, “Way to Wellness” Health Fair, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The St. Mary’s County Medication DropOff Program is one of the many prevention initiatives that is supported by the Behavioral Health Action Team (BHAT) of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership. The BHAT is comprised of community members and organizations working together to improve behavioral health (mental health and substance misuse) outcomes for all St. Mary’s County residents. Special thanks to the following partners for their continued commitment to the prescription medication collection initiative: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, St. Mary’s County Health Department and Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. For more information visit http://healthystmarys.com/behavioral-health/smartrx/. Press Release
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Commissioners to Host Final Code Home Public Hearing The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold their eighth and final Code Home public hearing, on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in their meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building. The address is 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. A move to Code Home Rule would allow county commissioners to exercise authority to enact local laws on a number of subjects without having to await action by the Maryland General Assembly. Under Code Home Rule commissioners could not enact any new taxes or regulatory fees. Code Home Rule would give the commissioners legislative authority throughout the year. Public hearings on legislation would be held in Leonardtown, rather than in Annapolis during the winter. The public could demand a
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Commissioners to Hold Public Forum on May 3 The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will host their third Public Forum of 2016 on Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. The forum will take place in their meeting room, inside the Chesapeake Building, at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. Citizens unable to attend the forum in person, and wishing to voice a concern, can do so on social media. Residents can post comments or questions using the hashtag #CSMCforum to the county’s Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/ StMarysCountyGovernment) or twitter feed (@StMarysCoGov). Time permitting, comments and questions will be read at the forum. Citizens should include their full name and the area of the county in which they live when posting to social media as the comments will become part of the official record. Commissioners of St. Mary’s County Public Forums are televised live on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95) on Metrocast Cable and streamed live for online viewing on the county’s website at http://www. stmarysmd.com/broadcast.asp. Click on the LIVE link at the top of the page
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(note: this feature is not available on Apple or mobile devices). A rebroadcast of the forum can be seen on SMCG TV 95 on Sunday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Forums are also available for viewing on demand on the county’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/ user/StMarysCoMDGov?feature=mhee. Individuals wishing to speak at the Public Forum will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to address the Commissioners (those representing a group will be allotted five (5) minutes to speak.) Anyone wishing to provide more detailed comments may do so via email or regular mail. Commissioners will hold additional Public Forums in 2016 on the following dates: • September 13 • October 18 The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County can be reached via e-mail at csmc@stmarysmd.com or by U.S. mail at Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Press Release
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Man Charged With Dealing Pills At School By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County police have charged a man with distributing prescription medication illegally at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School last week. Police were alerted to a man acting suspiciously at the school grounds April
13, who, when confronted by an off-duty Charles County sheriff’s deputy, was found to have bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and deeply constricted pupils which denoted alleged drug use, charging documents stated. The suspect was later identifed as Joel Shawn Mitchell, found in the woods with suspected oxycodone and alpra-
zolam pills in his possession, charging documents stated. Soon after they found another man in the vicinity who was found to be in possession of the same pills in a legal prescription but they had been filled the same day as the incident at the school, charging papers related. A search showed Jason Hoover was
short just over 88 alprazolam pills. He later admitted, charging papers stated, that he had given the pills to Mitchell in exchange for a ride to the school. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Burglary: Unknown suspect(s) stole property in the 37000 block of New Market Road in Mechanicsville. Cpl Somerville is investigating the case. Somerville. CASE# 20644-16 Theft: On April 19, 2016, a victim reported leaving their wallet inside a shopping cart at the Food Lion in Leonardtown. The wallet was not in the shopping cart when the victim returned to the store. Dep. Holdsworth is investigating the case. CASE# 20773-16 As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called
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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 timesobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Michael Wren Dugan, 69 Michael Wren Dugan, 69 of Leonardtown, MD passed away April 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Born, January 1, 1947 in Washington, D.C, he was the son of the late Michael and Shirley Dugan of Hollywood MD. Michael was a senior executive with the Department of Defense for 35 years. He enjoyed playing golf, his work in the church, and working with his hands. Michael is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gaye F. Dugan; and his children, Jennifer Wren Dugan of Haymarket, VA, Michael B. Dugan of Haymarket, VA, Molly Dugan Mullen of Baltimore, MD and Erin Tracy Dugan of Baltimore, MD; three grandchildren, Ella Wren, Violet Belle, and Ava Odessa; and his siblings, Kevin Dugan; Shawn Dugan; Bryan Dugan; Keith Dugan; Kelly Dugan Natale; Patrick Dugan; and Chris Dugan. He is preceded in death by his parents. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 44078 St. Andrew’s Church Road, California, MD 20619. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 44708 St. Andrew’s Church Rd, California, MD 20619.
DKCS Jaime Biasbas Villanueva, Sr., 66 DKCS Jaime Biasbas Villanueva, Sr. (USN, Ret.), 66, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jaime was born on October 20, 1949 in Baguio City, Philippines to the late Braulio Villanueva and Zosima Villanueva. On January of 1974 Jaime proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and dedicated over 20 years of service until his retirement in June of 1994 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He continued to serve his country through the National Reserves. He was employed over ten years as a Deputy Disbursing Officer for the Federal Government and with the Transportation Security Administration as a budget analyst until his retirement in 2009. On February 13, 1975, Jaime married his beloved wife, Brenda S. Villanueva in Newark, NJ. Together they celebrated over 41 wonderful years of marriage. They enjoyed travelling with the Navy with one of their favorite duty stations being NAS Bermuda. They were also stationed in Keflavik, Iceland, Newport, RI, Brunswick, ME, and Patuxent River, MD. Their love for travelling continued into retirement, visiting destinations like Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Germany, China, the Southern Caribbean and Alaska. Jaime was an extraordinary cook and a grill master. He was a master chef of many of his favorite Filipino cuisines that his sons and family thoroughly enjoyed. He was a beautiful and talented singer and loved playing the guitar for his family. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed teaching his son Carlo who was better. He was Tom Cruises self- proclaimed twin. He was a great leader and public speaker and always gave the family blessings at dinners and special occasions. At his son Jaime’s wedding he sang a special childhood song to him and gave a wonderful loving speech. His family was his greatest accomplishment and he treasured his time with them, especially his granddaughter, Abigail. In addition to his beloved wife, Jaime is also survived by his sons, Carlo Villanueva of Chevy Chase, MD and Jaime Villanueva, Jr. and his wife Angela Vil-
lanueva of Lexington Park, MD; his siblings, Lilia V. Sison of Leonardtown, MD and Ronnie Villanueva of Middletown, NY; George Villanueva of Midland Park, NJ and his granddaughter, Abigail Villanueva daughter of Jaime and Angela Villanueva. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Fred Villanueva. Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 4:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Carlo Villanueva, Jaime Villanueva, John Alex Sison, Michael Villanueva, George Villanueva, and Ritchie Villanueva.
Walter Carleton King, 73 Walter Carleton King, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away April 14, 2016, at his residence. Born May 26, 1942, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Phillip Henry and Eunice (Cross) King. Walter retired from the Washing-
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ton DC Army National Guard as a Chief Warrant Officer. Walter enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, crabbing, hunting (bow and arrow and black powder) and being outdoors. Predeceased by his parents; Walter is survived by his wife, Carol King; daughters Julia Beth (David) Gale of Mechanicsville, MD, Diane Marie (Rob) Interrante of Ellicott City, MD, Vicki Ann King, also of Mechanicsville, MD, and 3 grandchildren. Walter is also survived by his brother, Marshall R. King and sister, Phyllis Woodell. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 18, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Forest Memorial United Methodist Church, 3111 Forestville Road, Forestville, MD 20747, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend James Chance officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Church Cemetery, 14300 St. Thomas Church Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Walter’s name to: Forest Memorial United Methodist Church, 3111 Forestville Road, Forestville, MD 20747.
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Budds Creek Event - April 22-24 - A Community’s Concerns...
The Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC) is a volunteer community organization addressing underage and binge drinking in St. Mary’s County for the past 4 years. The CAC provides awareness and resources to address the impact of alcohol on area youth. In this role, the members of the CAC wish to make the community aware of an upcoming event planned for April 22 to 24 at Budd’s Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Md. The event is called “4-20 Budds” and is being promoted as a “free camping Woodstock style weekend music festival”. Budds Creek hosts
many outdoor events with weekend camping, however this event is not a typical event for Budds Creek. There are several particular aspects to this event that are of concern: The name of the event is posted as: “4-20 Budds”. The term “4-20” is synonymous with marijuana usage. The inference in the title is that this event is encouraging the use of marijuana, illegal in Maryland. The flyer for the event states “No Sellouts”. Therefore, there will be no limit to the amount of people allowed into the event. The event is being held on a section of private property
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Leonardtown will conduct a public hearing to obtain views of citizens on a grant application to be considered for submission to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). This grant (if received) will be used to install an elevator at 22670 Washington Street, site of the new Leonardtown Town Offices. Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss proposed projects and to provide input on other needs to be considered. The hearing will be held at the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, at 4:30 pm on May 9, 2016. Citizens will be furnished with information including but not limited to: The amount of CDBG funds available for State Fiscal Year 2016; The range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds; and The proposed project under consideration by Leonardtown. The MD CDBG program is a federally sponsored program designed to assist governments with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revi-
talization, economic development and improved community facilities and services. It is administered by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development. The MD CDBG program reflects the State’s economic and community development priorities and provides public funds for activities which meet one of the following national objectives, in accordance with the federal Housing Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Benefit low and moderate income persons and households; Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; Meet other community development needs of an urgent nature, or that are an immediate threat to community health and welfare. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 5 days advance notice to 301-475-9791. By Authority: Laschelle McKay Town Administrator
adjacent to the public raceway. An unlimited amount of people in a small space potentially results in various crimes. On a practical note, “no sellouts” will lead to jammed traffic, accidents, noise issues, etc. The event flyer does state “Curfew 2AMsunup. Everyone to remain in tents or campers”. The question remains of how this can be enforced? What are the security measures? Since this is a voluntary guideline for conduct, and this being a private venue, there is no official role for law enforcement and, as a result, there is a concern over how the organizer intends to monitor and enforce public safety. The potential for risk - especially to youth attending this event - is heightened by these concerns. This publically advertised event is intended for an unlimited number of people,
IN THE MATTER OF AUBREY VICTORIA GORDON FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO AUBREY VICTORIA MILLER BY AND THROUGH HER MOTHER AMY MILLER In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-15-001360 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change the name of a minor child from Aubrey Victoria Gordon to Aubrey Victoria Miller. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: The minor child lives in a “Miller” household and feels out of place at home and wants to change her last name to match. Minor child has no contact with her father’s side of the family or father as the father is a registered sex offender. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 29th day of April, 2016. The objection must be sup-
By Authority: Laschelle McKay Town Administrator
ported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland 04-14-16
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ecute any and all documents necessary and incidental to the Town’s purchase thereof. Ordinance No. 174 will become effective May 9, 2016. Full text of this ordinance may be obtained at the Town Office at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Sincerely, Christopher Shea Chairman, Community Alcohol Coalition (CAC)
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Leonardtown have passed, and the Mayor has approved, Ordinance No. 174, Purchase of real property to be used as a new town hall. A fair summary of the ordinance will follow: Ordinance No. 174- An ordinance for the purpose of approving the Town of Leonardtown’s purchase of certain real property located at 22670 Washington Street, Leonardtown, Maryland, to be used as a new Town Hall and authorizing the Mayor and the Town Administrator to do any and all things and ex-
for a weekend camping event, titled after an illegal substance, and hosted in a confined space, has the potential for harm. The CAC has made attempts to reach the organizers of the event to discuss these concerns, but has not been able to establish contact. The community needs be aware of this particular event, of how it is being promoted and security concerns. The CAC encourages parents to consider the safety concerns surrounding this event. For updates and to post comments please go to the Community Alcohol Coalition’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/CanYouAffordIt
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Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store Have you been to Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store yet? If not, than you should. It’s definitely worth the trip south. What started out as a way to utilize the convent space at St Michael’s School has morphed into a fullfledged thrift store over the last year and a half. It has a regular clientele, and is known for great quality and low prices. Located in Ridge, MD, south of NAS Patuxent River, Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store has two floors. Rooms are filled with clothes, baby items, furniture, other housewares, books, pictures, toys, and collectibles. There is also a great collection of sports equipment, as well as some small appliances. What the store has is dependent on what is donated, and that changes on a weekly, and sometimes daily, basis. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store is located beside St Michael’s Church, at 16562 Three Notch Road. The thrift store is run by the Archangel Scholarship Foundation Corporation, a chartered non-profit 501(c)
(3) corporation, which raises money for St Michael’s School. Angel Wings and Things has, as its mission to ensure that no deserving scholar is deprived of a Catholic education at St Michael’s School because of a shortage of funds. Our shop exists solely on the basis of donations and community support. We are a 501(c) 3 under the Archangel Scholarship Foundation Corporation. The foundation was formed to provide a continuous source of tuition revenue for St Michael’s School. All of our workers are volunteers, who receive no compensation for their service, not even ‘freebies’ or discounts from the shop. The store is staffed by parents, relatives, parishioners, and friends of St Michael’s School and Church, who give of their own time to sort, price, and place items in the store, and then operate it on the weekends. On a regular Saturday, you will encounter people from as far away as Waldorf, or even Chesapeake Beach. Regular groups come
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down from Mechanicsville, as well as Prince Frederick. Many people visit the store on a weekly basis, as items are constantly changing. Some even purchase one week, and donate the next. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store is a part of the wonderful community here at St Michael’s School, where pictures of alumnae grace the walls, and students may be sitting in class with cousins, in the same classroom grandparents learned in, but with state of the art computers and smart board technology. Our staff is passionate about providing our children with a Christian education, and takes responsibility with parents to develop the education of the whole child through word, worship, and service. At a regular school activity, one may see three or, in some cases four, generations of the same family at events, along with most of the staff. The principal, and several of the teachers are alumnae, and their children have attended the school as well.
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Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store is open on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm, and Sundays between 10am and 1pm. Donations are accepted between 10am and 2pm on Saturdays. Other drop off times can be arranged by calling the school at 301-872-5454. Specials are listed on our Facebook page. There is also a link on the Foundation’s website. Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store 16562 Three Notch Road Ridge, MD 301-872-5454 www.facebook.com/smsthriftstore Archangel Scholarship Foundation Corporation www.archangelfoundation.wordpress.com St Michael’s School 16560 Three Notch Road Ridge, MD 20680 301-872-5454 www.saint-michaels-school.org/
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Outstanding Employees Recognized Superintendent of Schools, Mr. J. Scott Smith, would like to recognize several employees that have been recognized for their service and dedication to St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Ms. Ellen Johnson, Human Resources Assistant in the Department of Human Resources, has been selected as the Educational Support Professional of the Year award winner. Ms. Johnson has been employed with St. Mary’s County Public Schools since January 2004. The Educational Support Professional of the Year award was established in 2009 to recognize the essential role support staff has on the success of the school system by fostering a positive learning environment for students. Dr. Jeffrey Maher, Chief Academic Officer said of Ms. Johnson, “She is well respected by her colleagues and by anyone with whom she interacts.” Ms. Alison Sayers, English teacher at Fairlead Academy I, has been selected as the representative from St. Mary’s County Public Schools for the Maryland Teacher of the Year program. Ms. Sayers has been employed with St. Mary’s County Public Schools for ten years. She will compete against other teachers from across the State of Maryland for the Maryland Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Sayers holds a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. Ms. Rebecca Cline, Academic Dean at Fairlead I, said of Ms. Sayers, “Come visit Ms. Sayers’ classroom. See the incredible, unbelievable, skillful, and amazing things that are happening each day.” Ms. April Wathen, Media Specialist at George Washington Carver Elementary School, has been selected as the representative from St. Mary’s County Public Schools for the Washington Post Teacher of the Year program. Ms. Wathen has been employed with St. Mary's County Public Schools for seven years. She was a finalist competing against other teachers from public and private schools throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Ms. Wathen holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership in Teaching from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. John Michael Ballard, Third Grade Teacher at
George Washington Carver Elementary said of Ms. Wathen, “She has served as an inspiration and role model for Carver teachers and students alike. Ms. Wathen is a highly valued member of our school community who is consistently seeking ways to support our staff, students, and stakeholders, both personally and professionally.” Ms. Audrey Ellis, Principal of Piney Point Elementary School, has been selected as the representative from St. Mary's County Public Schools for the Washington Post Principal of the Year program. Ms. Ellis returned to St. Mary's County Public Schools in 2009 as an Assistant Principal at Benjamin Banneker Elementary and was appointed as Principal at Piney Point Elementary in 2011. Ms. Ellis holds a Master’s Degree in Education from McDaniel College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of Hartford. She was a finalist for the Washington Post Principal of the Year Award competing against other principals from public and private schools throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. “These four employees represent the excellence found in St. Mary's County Public Schools. They are truly dedicated to the success of the students they serve and to the school community. I join the entire school system in applauding Ms. Johnson, Ms. Sayers, Ms. Wathen and Ms. Ellis for being recognized by their peers as outstanding educators” said Mr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we not only thank our teachers, but principals and support staff as well. Every employee makes an important contribution to the success of our students. Ms. Johnson, Ms. Sayers, Ms. Wathen and Ms. Ellis will represent the school system at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. All nominees for the Educational Support Professional of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and Principal of the Year, will be recognized at an event at Chopticon High School on Thursday, May 26, 2016, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Press Release
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Firefighter Remembered For Heroism, Dedication By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Prince George’s County Firefighter/ Medic John E. “Skillet” Ulmschneider, who called St. Mary’s his home, was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon with hundreds of brother and sister first responders from across the region paying their respects. Ulmschneider, 37, was killed in the line of duty April 15 while responding to a personal welfare call in Temple Hills when the subject opened fire from inside their home. Ulmschneider was a 13-year veteran of the Prince George’s County Fire Department and was eulogized by Gov. Larry Hogan, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III and his colleagues in the fire service. His friend and fellow firefighter, Jimmy Clem, who served with him for the past eight months and had Ulmschneider as a mentor, said that no words were adequate to express just who had left them so suddenly last week. “He was without a doubt one of the greatest people I’ve ever met in my life,” Clem said to the scores of mourners gathered and St. John’s Church in Hollywood. “Skillet was a family man through and
through.” Along with his work, Ulmschneider’s chief concerns were his wife and baby daughter, born just two years ago. “After the birth of Abigail his world revolved around her,” Clem said. “When ever we talked it was always about Dawn [his wife], Abigail and work.” Clem remembered Ulmschneider as a dedicated worker who loved his profession and was keen to pass on what he learned to his charge. “He had the knowledge and he always wanted to pass it along,” Clem said of his friend. Ulmschneider also loved to engage in horseplay with his fellow first responders. “One day I hit him in the face with a sweet potato and we laughed about that for hours,” Clem said. “Running calls will never be the same.” Hogan said Ulmschneider and those like him routinely “answer the call to serve something higher than themselves.” As his comrades said goodbye to him “it is with the knowledge that John’s mark on this life will not be forgotten,” Hogan said. Both he and Congressman Steny Hoyer presented his wife with a Maryland State Flag as well as a U.S. Flag that flew over
the Capitol. Baker called Ulmschneider a “fallen hero.” “No one would have imagined it would happen to John or any other firefighter,” Baker said of the incident in which Ulmschneider lost his life. “He did what heroes do, he put someone else’s life above his
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own. “He lost his life doing what he loved.” Prince George’s Fire Chief Mark Brashoor said Ulmschneider “exhibited true character everyday” with his steadfast dedication to duty. He also paraphrased a Prince Georges’ battalion chief who said Ulmschneider was “a gallon sized man squeezed into a pintsized bottle.” Those who knew him said Ulmschneider was not a big man at all but had great practical strength that often came in handy on the job. Brashoor awarded Ulmschneider a medal for valor for his actions at the home in Temple Hills and posthumously promoted him to the rank of lieutenant. Father Ray Schmidt, pastor at St. John’s Church, who officiated at Ulmschneider’s funeral, remembered performing the funeral service for Ulmschneider’s grandfather years ago and later, his daughter’s baptism. “John’s sacrifice will inspire his fellow first responders to, in a split second, do the right thing,” Schmidt said. “We thank you in advance for what you will continue to do.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Bountiful Tips from Expert Gardeners By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Eric Lewis, a plant enthusiast, and Will Kreamer, Owner of Chesapeake’s Bounty held a class entitled How to Grow More Food: Edible Landscaping, Forest Gardening, Perennial Vegetables, Composting, and Wild and Medicinal Plants. Lewis has been a plant enthusiast for many years and has spoken at Chesapeake’s Bounty before. Owner Kreamer took over Chesapeake’s Bounty in 2007 from his grandfather Greg Ciesielski and his mother Marci Kreamer who had started the business in 1994 and ran it until 2006. He opened their current location in St. Leonard in 2009. Lewis premised the class around the idea of the importance of gardening and the idea of permaculture. He explained that permaculture is a way of creating what can be described as literally a permanent culture. He says that in this day in age as industry takes over, the end of fossil fuels in sight, and as climate change takes effect, we need to start creating a culture that cares for the earth and that needs to continue infinitely into the future.
Facts About Composting Mesophilic Composting
• Low temperature composting. The compost pile gets between 55 and 90 degrees
Thermophilic Composting
• High temperature composting. The compost pile gets between 90 to 200 degrees • Finishes the compost more quickly • Kills off pathogens • Will not stink
Soil Tips
When you pick up a handful of soil, you can tell the state of the soil with these easy tricks: • If you squeeze the soil and water comes out, it is too saturated
“We need to grow our own food,” said Lewis. He warns against the farming industry with its pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers and even sheds light on the organic farm industry, which still has some allowance for chemicals. Lewis said that now is the time to develop a relationship with plants and what better place to do that than in Southern Maryland. Kreamer described the goal for his all natural farming to be, “less work, more food” and to use old technologies and new technologies in farming that are Earth based. As summer approaches and with planting season in the works, Lewis and Kreamer are here to share their tips and tricks with the county. Chesapeake’s Bounty is located at 6415 St. Leonard Rd. in Saint Leonard. They are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. For more information, visit their website at www.chesapeakesbounty.com, call 410-5863881 or find them on Facebook. You can also visit their second location in North Beach at 9124 Bay Ave. or call 443-646-5700 for more information.
• It’s important to have organic inputs in your compost. This means kitchen/vegetable scraps, eggshells, grass clippings, even crabs • Avoid meat in your compost, it could rot and become health hazardous • Make sure the pile doesn’t dry out • Turn the compost pile so that every part of the pile has a chance to get hot in the center • It’s good to have woodchips or mulch in the pile because it helps aerate the soil and it adds nitrogen that will cook down your organic materials • Using leaves that neighbors collect during the fall is a good thing to add to your compost pile. Straw is also very helpful.
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Many visitors of all ages visited Chesapeake’s Bounty for a seminar called “How to Grow More Food: Edible Landscaping, Forest Gardening, Perennial Vegetables, Composting and Wild and Medicinal Plants”.
Information provided by Will Kreamer • If you squeeze the soil and it crumbles apart in your hand, the soil is too dry • If you squeeze the soil and it stays in formation and no water comes out, it is ideal Information provided by Will Kreamer
April 29, 2016 – 6 PM and May 7, 2016 – 9 AM Large selection of Coca-Cola Items/Collectibles; Over 200 top-quality Dolls; NASCAR Items; Model Cars; Sports Memorabilia; Furniture; Glassware; Advertising Signs; Few New Handcrafted Quilts; Singer Sewing Machines; Items from several estates!
Will Kreamer and Eric Lewis explain the value of composting for your garden, big or small, before the guided edible plant walk.
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Eric Lewis, a self-declared plant enthusiast, guided visitors on a nature walk, explaining the values of several edible plants, native or invasive, such as pawpaw trees, black cherry trees, and Japanese wineberries.
Tips For Building Soil Topsoil is being depleted throughout the world, said Lewis. If topsoil were completely lost, this would mean no plants could grow at all. It can be helped, however, and we can do it. Lewis said we can create an inch and a half of topsoil a year by employing methods such as composting. “As conscious individuals, we need to be creating soil,” said Lewis. Tilling is one of the reasons that topsoil is suffering. Lewis explained that when you till the soil, you bring up all the microbes in the soil that are giving nutrients to the plants. When they are exposed to the sun, they dry out and die.
“It’s mind boggling all that happens in a pinch of soil,” said Lewis. “Soil is a living thing, we are trying to create a habitat for the microbes to move in.” When the microbes die, the soil becomes less useful. A good replacement for tilling is to actually employ chickens or ducks. They will help eat any unwanted plants, their manure will fertilize the soil, and they can help get rid of unwanted pests. “Chicken tractors are our future,” said Lewis. Another option is to plant in raised beds, which don’t require tilling.
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Hills Continues Early Season Heroics With Friday Potomac Win Imler Scores Career-First in RUSH Crates By Doug Watson Contributing Writer
Defending track champion Daryl Hills was victorious in last Friday nights 25lap Limited Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway. The win for Hills, the 17th of his Potomac career, was his second consecutive Potomac feature win of the young 2016 season. Brandon Long and Kenny Moreland made up the front row for the start with Long snaring the top-spot as the field went hard into turn one. Kerry King then took the lead on lap-four, before handing it back to Long on the ninth-circuit. Daryl Hills had settled into third behind the lead duo and would eventually become the third, and final, leader of the contest taking the lead from long on the fifteenth-circuit. Hills would then lead the final ten-laps unchallenged to take the win aboard his XR-1 Rocket no.55. “I knew we had a good car starting the season, but I had no idea we’d win two in a row this early in the season.” Hills stated. “We went with a harder tire on
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the right rear and it took a while for it to come in, but once it did, this car was awesome.” Long and King would take second and third with Kenny Moreland and Walker Arthur completing the topfive. Heats went to Hills and Long. John Imler scored his first-career Potomac feature win in the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model feature. Imler, a former two-time Crate champion at Potomac, started on the pole and would eventually pace all 20-circuits to score the break-through win. Imler’s win, however, was hard fought as he had to withstand a pesky Ben Bowie over the final 11-circuits to secure the win steering his BRC Lazer no.63. “Finally!” were the words from a jubilant Imler after the race. “We’ve been trying so hard for so many years to get one down here, and we finally got one. This is a great feeling.” Logan Roberson took third, rookie Ryan Clement was solid in fourth with 12th starting Megan Mann rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Roberson and Bowie. In support class action Jerry
Deason took the checkers in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main, but failed a post race inspection, with the win going to race runner-up Sam Archer for his first win of the season. Ray Bucci scored his 14th career Potomac win in the 15-lap Strictly Stock feature with opening day winner Savannah Windsor romping to her second win of the season in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car main. Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Daryl Hills 2. Brandon Long 3. Kerry King 4. Kenny Moreland 5. Walker Arthur 6. Derrick Quade 7. Tyler Emory 8. Kyle Lear 9. Billy Tucker 10. Jimmy Jesmer Sr. 11. Sonny Norris 12. Larry Fuchs 13. Jimmy Jesmer Jr.
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. John Imler 2. Ben Bowie 3.Logan Roberson 4. Ryan Clement 5. Megan Mann 6. Darren Alvey 7. Ray Hackett 8. Jamie Sutphin 9. Darin Henderson 10. Timmy Booth 11. Jeff Pilkerton 12. Richard Culver 13. Greg Carrico 14.
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Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Sam Archer 2.John Burch 3. Greg Morgan 4. Race Alton 5. Billy Crouse 6. Corey Swaim 7. Dave Adams 8. Sam Raley 9.Ray Bucci 10. Kevin Murphy 11. Max Martin 12. Jonathan Raley 13. Jonny Oliver 14. Jonathan Knott 15. Jerry Deason (DQ) 16. Luke Lukinic (DNS) Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Ray Bucci 2. JJ Silvious 3. Nabil Guffey 4. Greg Mattingly 5. Drew Payne 6. Johnny Hardesty 7. John Hardesty 8. Ed Pope Sr. 9. Ben Pirner (DNS) U-Car feature finish 1. Savannah Windsor 2. Jamie Marks 3.Brian Coe Jr. 4. DJ Stotler 5. Dominic Silvious 6. Speed Alton 7. Stephen Suite 8. Mikey Latham (DNS)
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Craft Tip of The Week
from the Craft Guild Shop of Leonardtown The tip this week is related to quilting. Always use a Plexiglas ruler to measure and cut your
Small Incisions, Big Results Laparoscopic procedures are less painful and require shorter hospital stays, which lead to a faster recovery. Now at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Charles Kim, MD, treats a variety of colorectal conditions, including: • Colon cancer • Diverticular disease • Hemorrhoids • Severe constipation A member of the MedStar Colorectal Surgery Program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Kim is a part of a team of specially trained physicians who use the latest technology to treat diseases of the colon and rectum. So why wait? Make an appointment with Dr. Kim, and get back to enjoying a healthier, worry-free life.
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Vendors Wanted: Spring Festival & Craft Fair The Garvey Senior Activity Center Council is sponsoring a Spring Festival and Craft Fair on May 7, 2016. Vendors are being sought for this first annual event. It will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center Parking Lot, Leonardtown, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (located behind the Leonard Hall Military Academy). Any Vendors who want to sell crafts, needlework, plants, art, jewelry, health and beauty products, baked goods, etc., or specialty items are very welcomed! Vendors are welcomed! Set-up
begins at 7:00 a.m. The registration fee is $10.00. Checks should be made out to Garvey Senior Activity Center Council, Inc., and mailed to P.O. Box 446, Leonardtown, MD 20650 no later than May 3, 2016. (If inclement weather, the Fair will be held indoors at the Garvey Senior Activity Center.) For additional information, please call 1-301-848-9458, or email mud221@md.metrocast. net. Press Release
LIBRARY ITEMS Microsoft Office: Introduction to Excel 2013 for Business Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Excel 2013 for Business class on Monday, May 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn the basics to create and use an Excel spreadsheet with applications for business, including data analysis. Basic computer skills required. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-884-2211 Microsoft Office: Intermediate Excel 2013 Lexington Park Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Intermediate Excel 2013 class on Monday, May 3 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 301-863-8188. Children’s Book Week Celebration: Elephant & Piggie & Friends Party Leonardtown Library will celebrate Children’s Book Week with a party for Elephant & Piggie & Friends on Wednesday, May 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. We love Elephant and Piggie, the Pigeon, and all their friends! Celebrate Children’s Book Week with wacky games, readers’ theatre, silly songs, and creative crafts featuring our favorite Mo Willems books. No registration needed. Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 Leonardtown Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013 class on Wednesday, May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents using Microsoft Word 2013. Prerequisites: Computer Basics 1 & 2, or basic skills in using the mouse & keyboard. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846. Drop-in Minecraft Mania Leonardtown Library will hold a drop-in Minecraft program on Thursday, May 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures. No registration required, just drop-in for halfhour time slots and have fun! Handmade at Your Library: Washi Tape Coasters and Votive Candle Holders Lexington Park Library will hold Handmade at Your Library, A craft program for beginner and experienced do-it-yourselfers on Saturday, May 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. We’ll supply the instructions and materials, and you bring the creativity. This month we’re making Washi tape coasters and votive candle holders. This is an adults only program. Registration required on www.stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
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Pet Of The Week KITTENS COMING SOON!
Meet Peter, Tris and Caleb. Their brother Four is not pictured. They were born at the beginning of April 2016 and should be ready for adoption at the beginning of June. They will be spayed or neutered, combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. They cost $125 each. The price includes their distemper vaccines at 12 and 16 weeks if you schedule with Feral Cat Rescue for the boosters. They are all super friendly and run over so excited to see their foster mom
when she goes in the room. They crawl all over her and purr like crazy. They struggle to climb on her lap. You can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and once approved can meet the kittens at their foster homes. You can email the applications to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. You can meet our adult cats at the Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3 and this April 23rd and April 24th several cats will be at Pet Valu in Leonardtown between 11 and 2. Please consider adopting.
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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 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 240-895-4990 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.
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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. Big Book Sale St. Andrews United Methodist Church (4 Wallace Manor Rd., Edgewater)- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a bag of books for $3. We have hardbacks and softbacks and over 3,000 books. Don’t miss this big event. For more information, call 443-569-2290. 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. “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. Leonardtown Lions White Cane Fundraiser Multiple Locations- All Day On April 22 and April 23 the Leonardtown Lions will conduct “Knights of Blind” ,White Cane fundraiser at the following Leonardtown locations: Ace Hardware, McKay’s (Leonardtown/Hollywood), Kumar Liquors, and A&W in Callaway. 100% of all monies collected go directly back to the community. Used eyeglasses and hearing aids will also be collected. 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 Christianbased 12-step program for adults 18 and up struggling with any hurt, hangup, or habit.
Saturday, April 23 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. Connie Kite Memorial Scholarship Yard Sale 40998 Cryer Ct., Leonardtown- 7 a.m. to noon. Community Yard Sale. Designer clothes, jewelry and accessories, household items, holiday decor, books, furniture and much more! Donations accepted starting April 1. Contact vkitemilburn@aol.com or 410-610-3322 for more information. Connie Kite Angel Foundation. All money raised goes to the Connie Kite Scholarship Fund. Cat Adoptions Pet Valu (40845 Merchants Ln. #100, Leonardtown)- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feral Cat Rescue will have cats available for adoption on display. Please stop by to meet a few furry friends and visit Pet Valu for animal appreciation weekend! Concert: PING Brick Chapel of 1667 (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City)- 1 to 2 p.m. Join St. Mary’s College of Maryland Music Department’s vocal ensemble, PING, as they perform a short program of a cappella musical selections from the 17th century to present day, under the direction of Professor Larry Vote. Free. Call or visit 240-895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org for more information. The Green Door Relay For Life Fundraiser The Green Door (18098 Point Lookout Rd., Park Hall)- 6 to 11 p.m. Come join the party and celebrate life while raising money for the American Cancer Society. There will be a pig roast, Chinese Auction, Raffles, and more.
Sunday, April 24 Storytelling Mother Catherine Academy (38833 Chaptico Rd., Helen)- 1 to 5 p.m. Mother Catherine Academy welcomes nationally acclaimed storyteller Dr. Gail N. Herman as she tells interactive stories for children of all ages in a free, public event. Audience members can participate in the storytelling through movement and sound effects created with world percussion instruments. Activities focus on creating and narrating stories, examining resources for movement, and miming. Movement, mime, folktales, tall tales, and family stories make the curriculum creative and kinesthetic. Cat Adoptions Pet Valu (40845 Merchants Ln. #100, Leonardtown)- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feral Cat Rescue will have cats available for adoption on display. Please stop by to meet a few furry friends and visit Pet Valu for animal appreciation weekend! 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. Fairy and Gnome Home Festival Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- noon to 4 p.m. You are invited to a magical afternoon of creative play, games, unicorn rides, a petting zoo, bubble magic, music, crafts, and more! Along our enchanted Wooded Path, you will find a Fairy Lolly, the Troll’s Treasure Trough, Gnome Games, Fantasy face painting, strolling entertainers, and a delightful Pettying Zoo full of baby animals! Build your own fairy house or gnome home, and engage in a variety of imaginative activities! It’s an unforgettable day in the garden! Food and drinks will be available as well! Free for members; $5 for non-members; free for ages 2 and under. Free Rabies Clinic Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department (3099 Livingston Rd., Bryans Road)- 1 to 3 p.m. Dog and cat licenses will be available for purchase. The fee for a pet license is $5 if your animal is altered and $25 if your animal is not altered. All dogs must be leashed and all cats and ferrets must be contained in a carrier. The Charles County Animal Response Team volunteers, Charles County Animal Control, and the Charles County Department of Health are sponsoring the clinic. For more information about the free rabies clinic, contact the Charles County Department of Emergency Services at 301-609-3425
Monday, April 25 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. Safe Boating Class County Services Plaza (150 Main St., Prince Frederick)- 6 to 10 p.m. Preregistration is requested but walkins are welcome space permitting. For more information and to preregister contact R.T. West at 410-535-2035. For those born after July 1, 1972 this course satisfies the requirement for operating a vessel on Md. waters. A DNR Certificate of Boating Safety Education will be issued on satisfactory completion of the course.
Tuesday, April 26 Business Meet-up CSM Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown)- 8 to 9:30 a.m. This event will be the first of a series of quarterly Business Meet-ups where business leaders throughout
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the county will have the opportunity to meet with other leaders and subject matter experts providing valuable information to support your business growth. Our guest speaker, Orlando Dorsey has over 13 years of business development experience. To register for the Business Meet-Up go to: www. eventbrite.com/e/business-meet-uptickets-18115650398 and use the password: Business. CBL Science for Citizens – The Gathering Storm Bernie Fowler Lab (142 Williams St., Solomons)- 7 to 8 p.m. Presented by Dr. William Boicourt. The enclosed nature of Chesapeake Bay protects us from most hurricanes moving from the tropics up the east coast. But for certain storms, such as Isabel in 2003, the Bay area is especially vulnerable. Recognizing that hurricanes are heat engines that feed off warm ocean temperatures is leading toward improvements in forecast warnings. As our surface waters in the ocean warm, the present understanding leads scientists to predict fewer hurricanes in the coming years. But when they come, they are going to be intense. 5th Annual Book Sale-Super Sale Day! Garvey Senior Activity Center (41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown)- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donate your used books to the Garvey Senior Activity Center’s used book sale fundraiser. All funds raised will go towards special events and entertain-
ment 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. Costs are $.50 per paperback and $1 per hardback. Fill a grocery bag (we’ll provide) for $5! To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Wednesday, April 27 5th Annual Book Sale-Super Sale Day! Garvey Senior Activity Center (41780 Baldridge St., Leonardtown)- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. Costs are $0.50 per paperback and $1 per hardback. Fill a grocery bag (we’ll provide) for $5! To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. 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 7 to 7:30 p.m. Intermediate lessons 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Substance Abuse Presentation Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish (10210 H G Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 7 p.m. A speaker from the Health Dept. will talk about Substance Abuse in Calvert County and many of the aspects we should know about. More information is coming soon. An optional pot luck begins at 6:15 p.m. Presented by the Parish Health Ministry. All are welcome to attend.
Thursday, April 28 Doing Business with Charles County Gov. and Md. State Seminar 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata- 8:30 to 11 a.m. The seminar will host 20 panelists and speakers, including state and local government leaders, economic development professionals, state and county buyers and users, and a small business resource panel. Reservations are required. Contact Lucinia Mundy at MundyL@MeetCharlesCounty.com or call 301-885-1340 to RSVP. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 300-735-2258. Songs of America McDonough High School (7165 Marshall Corner Rd., Pomfret)- 6:30 p.m. Songs of America’ is a mix of patriotic, silly songs, beach songs, songs of Motown, and songs that will rock you! The show has been touring to local elementary schools and has been loved by audience members of all ages. The entry fee is $5 per person and can be
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paid at the door. All funds will support McDonough’s Music Department programs, which also includes the show’s Technical Director Caitlin Dunleavy, who led the school’s marching band to first place in the state marching band competition this year. 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 Few Good Men” Performances Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Dr., Lexington Park.)- 8 p.m. During the summer of 1986, two Marines are on trial for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover up of what really happened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial. Adults $15, Seniors (65+)/Students/Military (with ID) $12, Children (under 10) $10, Thursdays all tickets $10. For reservations visit www.newtowneplayers.org or call 301-737-5447.
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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
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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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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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Saturday, April 23 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)6 to 9 p.m. David Flood Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd., Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m.
Pizza and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.
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Thursday, April 28 Steve Nelson “A Day Off Earth” Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 10 p.m.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities 5th Annual Book Sale: New This Year… Super Sale Day! Shop at the Garvey Senior Activity Center 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 301-4754200, ext. *1050. Make a May Day Basket The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a May Day Flower Basket craft on Thursday, April 28 at 9:30 to 11 a.m. On the first day of May, early European settlers would leave a basket at a sweetheart or friend’s door containing flowers and other goodies as a sign of affection. Come celebrate this tradition by making your very own May Day Flower Basket. This class is sponsored by the Hughesville Garden Club. They will provide fresh flowers, all materials, and instruction for free. Space is limited so prior sign up is required. For more information or to sign up, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101 Wild West Performance The Northern Senior Activity Center will host the Charles County Show Troupe for their performance of The Wild West variety show on Monday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. This show will feature singing, dancing, and other fantastic talents. Enjoy this wonderful performance for free. Following the show will be a delightful lunch which includes a pulled pork sandwich on a deli roll, coleslaw, corn, cantaloupe, apple juice, 1% milk, and apple pie for dessert. Lunch is a donation from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others and is made the day of the show. To sign up for this event and lunch in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101 be-
fore noon on Friday, April 29. Art with Jamie The art classes for the month of May at the Loffler Senior Activity Center feature a project that uses the same subject each week but using a different medium or technique each time so that at the end of the month students will have one project that has four parts. These classes will take place starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays: May 3, 10, 17 and 24. Cost for this series is $85 and includes enough paint and supplies to get you started. Classes 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. Celebrate Mother’s Day at Northern Join us for a Mother’s Day event of music, lunch, and special embellishments just for you at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Friday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a light, refreshing lunch as you listen to captivating music provided by the talented students of Meleah Backhaus Shrout. Ms. Shrout is a pianist, composer, and private piano instructor. Lunch will be chicken salad, lettuce, tomato, and a croissant along with a 3-bean salad, cantaloupe, grape juice, 1% milk and a red velvet cupcake for dessert. Lunch is a donation from seniors 60 and older; $6 for others and is made the day of the event. Seating is limited. To sign up for this event and lunch in advance, please visit the front desk or call 301-4754002, ext. *3101. Avoiding Injury During Activity & Sports This lecture and exercise based
session, held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m., is designed for older adults regarding proper dynamic warm up and stretching, its positive effects on performance, and its ability to prevent injury. Discussion will include techniques for a proper cool down and proper static stretching techniques. The purpose of the session is to educate participants in the best way to warm up for activity/sports, stay injury free, improve flexibility, and reduce pain after activity. Mike O’Brien is a physical therapist with 20 years of experience. Mr. O’Brien is a native of St. Mary’s County and owns Freedom Physical Therapy in Mechanicsville, Md. There is no fee to attend; advance sign up required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. History Video at Loffler The video American Experience: Civilian Conservation Corps will be shown at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, May 11 at 10 a.m. This video depicts Franklin Roosevelt’s efforts to provide relief for the many American workers who were out of work during the Great Depression by developing jobs in natural resource conservation. More than three million young men were put to work in the nation’s forests and parks, planting trees, building flood barriers, fighting fires and maintaining roads and trails. This program interweaves rich archival imagery with the personal accounts of CCC veterans to tell the story of one of the boldest and most popular New Deal experiments. 60 minutes. Call 301737-5670, ext. 1658, or stop by the reception desk at Loffler to sign up. Seating is limited. 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 are held on Fridays beginning April 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. Kickboxing Kickboxing tones muscles through punching and kicking using focus pads, target pads and mitts. Participants may notice an improvement in overall balance and flexibility. The aerobic moves of kickboxing have been shown to improve circulation and offer a great stress relief. This specialized class offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays, May 4 to June 15 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. is geared towards active men and women ages 50 and above. The class is high energy without the high impact exercises that are done during a mainstream kickboxing class. The instructor, Geno Rothback, is a registered nurse, a senior fitness instructor, a black belt in Taekwondo and certified Martial Fusion and Kickboxing instructor. Cost: $30, payment due at time of registration. Make checks payable to Geno Rothback. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Pitch Players Needed The Garvey Senior Activity Center is forming a Pitch card playing club. The group will meet the second and fourth Mondays of every month beginning May 9 at 10 a.m. This is an excellent opportunity to play a popular Southern Maryland card game with old and new friends. To express your interest, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. A minimum of 4 players is needed to get this club started.
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
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Hannah and Her Husbands By Linda Reno Contributing Writer In the early years of the colonies of Virginia and Maryland lived a woman named Hannah. Her maiden name is not known, but she was born in 1614. She lived first in Northumberland County, Virginia where she married Robert Huett (aka Hewitt). She had a daughter named Elizabeth Huett who married Matthew Rodham and they had a daughter, Susanna Rodham. Susanna married Robert Mason by 1674 and they were in St. Mary’s County by 1677 where Robert died in 1701 and Susanna in 1716. Robert Huett died in 1650 and within a few months Hannah married second, Hugh Lee who died in 1662. May 20, 1653: Deposition of Hannah Lee, aged 37 years or thereabouts, stated
that in the middle of November last, Mr. Charles Ashton came to her house and told her in the presence of her husband and Mrs. Rocke that John Barnes had given his maid the pox and begot her with child and that had something stirred in her belly. At another time, the maid came hither and Hannah asked her if John Barnes had promised to marry her and persuaded to her to run away…The maid said never, and wished the ground might open and she sink in if ever Barnes said any such thing to her; that she was but a poor servant and she must undergo what her Mr. and Mrs. would report. The third and last husband of Hannah was William Price whom she married in St. Mary’s County within a few months of the death of her husband, Hugh Lee. This was a real May-December marriage as Hannah was 25 years older than Price.
As noted below, William Price had formerly been her servant. December 18, 1662: Mrs. Hannah Lee of St. Mary’s Co., widow appoints her servant William Price as her attorney to collect all sums of money owed her in St. Mary’s and Charles Counties. Hugh Lee had left her deeply in debt and at one point she was jailed. William Price was described as being “a most unsavory fellow who had spent much of his time in Maryland prisons and had been forbidden by the Court to interfere in his wife’s affairs. His death must have been a relief to the community.” Price was murdered by Walter Pake (Peake), an innkeeper, near Newtown in 1668. According to testimony, Pake
was drunk at the time and using a sword pierced Price “through his right side under the shoulder and by the same thrust” caused the mortal wound. Price was also stabbed in the throat. Peake was found guilty and sentenced to be hung. He requested and was granted his wish to be hung in front of his inn. The hangman was Pope Alvey who had earlier been sentenced to death for murder but escaped execution by claiming benefit of clergy. The hanging of Walter Peake would be Alvey’s first assignment as hangman. No further record of Hannah was found after 1668 but she leaves a multitude of descendants by her granddaughter, Susanna (Rodham) Mason.
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Tea or Coffee Anyone? It’s almost time to pause my hot tea, with cream and sugar, morning fix for the warmer months, though some years I can’t find a stopping point and I just keep drinking year round. I need my shot of caffeine in the morning, and am not fond of any other way of getting the jolt to my system. Sometimes I will go for a month or so without the cream and sugar, but by fall, I crave the warmth and comfort of a sweet, creamy, robust Irish Breakfast tea, even though I know that extra pounds will be added. My mother tried to familiarize me with the pleasures of coffee as a young girl, even making a big deal of when each of us hit our double numbers that we could start drinking coffee regularly. The main way I remember my Mother is sitting at her chair in the dining room with a cigarette between her fingers and a Revlon “Love That Red” lipstick stain on her coffee cup. My brothers started drinking coffee the day they hit their double numbers and never quit. They are in fact both coffee fiends. My oldest brother and his wife easily drink two or three pots (not cups) of the strongest, highest-test coffee on the market before noon. My brother was a a Test Pilot for the Air Force for most of his career, and then a pilot for Alaska Airlines until his forced retirement at 60, maybe this explains his need and tolerance. I think he is an adrenaline junkie. When they stayed with us a few months ago, I was amazed at all the coffee they could drink, and ironically, at how they are not ready to start their day until noon or one at the earliest. If I drank that much coffee, I would either be in the car and ready to get out of the house at 6 a.m. or be having every five minute quick restroom breaks at home or anywhere. Wait, I
am already like that normally with one cup of tea a day. I don’t even want to imagine how bad it could be. Once in a while, I do love the specialty mocha coffees from Cool Beanz, Wawa, McDonalds, BTB coffee shop, The Coffee Quarter, or Starbucks. Wow, it sounds like I really do like coffee now doesn’t it? And maybe more than once in a while too. I should not know of almost every coffee shop in the county. This may be where those pesky extra pounds come from. How many calories are they…5060…the equivalent of 5 meals? No, not really, but they are a delicious indulgent treat that I will always love. Now, I am wanting a creamy, hot, chocolatey coffee with whipped cream and maybe even sprinkles on top. No, that’s a chocolate malt I am thinking of…and I want that too. I suppose I should just go in the kitchen and have one of my peach fruit cups with monk fruit juice added for sweetening rather than have a decadent, rich, specialty coffee. Yeah right, not today. Okay, I think I worked myself up into making this a specialty coffee day. I really shouldn’t though unless today was a special kind of day, like my birthday, or I accomplished something (still working on that), lost a pound or two (not likely), exercised (even less likely). I am still thinking…oh, how about that it is a beautiful, sunny day? That’ll work for me. See you at the coffee shop! To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind
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How Families Can Manage Cramped Quarters Young parents living in cities face difficult decisions regarding their living arrangements. The suburbs versus city debate is one many young married couples have had, and that discussion is often prompted by the arrival of children. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests that more people are choosing cities over the suburbs in the 21st century. While that data indicates 53 of the 81 cities in the United States with populations exceeding a quarter million people experienced reduced growth in 2013-2014, the most recent year for which statistics are available, during that time such cities still exhibited growth well above their averages from 2000 to 2010. There are many reasons why city life might make more sense than living in the suburbs for young married couples. Living in the city may lead to far shorter commutes for working parents, and the availability of public transportation in cities may save parents the costly expense of purchasing their own vehicles. But city life may force families to cope with cramped quarters. Even the most spacious apartments may not provide the same square footage as single-family suburban homes. Parents who are committed to city living may need to get creative in order to live comfortably in apartments. • Actively police clutter. Few things can make apartments seem more cramped than clutter. Unsolicited mailings, old magazines and unused kitchenware are just a few of the items that can make small apartments seem even smaller. Discard junk mail the moment you walk through the door, making a daily effort to keep kitchen counters and tables, coffee tables and other areas that tend to accumulate clutter clear of clutter. Reducing clutter also makes homes safer for young children, making it easier for them to navigate a home while reducing choking hazards. • Keep hosting duties to a minimum. Many men and women love to host friends and family, and that desire to host won’t subside simply because you live in a city. But even if you love to host, host more intimate gatherings so you are not forced to use your already limited storage space to store items, such as extra plates, utensils and drinking glasses, that you will only use every so often. Fewer guests means fewer items you need to store year-round. • Go easy on the tots’ toys. Parents of young children know that kids’ toys take up a lot of space, and that’s space that many city dwellers simply don’t have. Rather than
adding to youngsters’ toy stash each month, explain to them that space is limited and that some older toys will have to go before new ones can be purchased. Donate old toys and let kids know their items will be given to less fortunate youngsters, as that may make kids feel better about parting ways with their toys. Set a good example by showing kids when you discard or donate older items before replacing them with new ones. • Think vertically. Single-family home owners may not need to make much use of the vertical space in their homes, but such is not often the case with apartment dwellers. Utilizing vertical space in an apartment can be as simple as buying some shelving units or bookcases. To be safe, keep items the kids will use on lower shelves so they are not tempted to do some climbing to reach their toys or books. Parents who choose the big city over the suburbs may need to make some sacrifices to make better use of cramped quarters.
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RICK SPRINGFIELD with Night Ranger and The Romantics Saturday, 7pm TICKETS: $44 - $54
TRAIN
with Andy Grammer Friday, 7pm TICKETS: $44 - $68
GOO GOO DOLLS with Collective Soul Friday, 7pm TICKETS: $45 - $55
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