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MetCom Connection Fees Called Unsustainable By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A local real estate developer issued a dire warning to the governing board of the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) last week about the ever increasing rates to hook up to water and sewer services stifling the ability of new commercial development to grow in St. Mary’s County. John K. Parlett, Jr., owner of CMI Contractors in Charlotte Hall, presented a case study of various developments in St. Mary’s County and how much it could cost to connect to vital water and sewerage service compared to neighboring counties. Using the currently constructed Charlotte Hall Retail Center as an example, Parlett was able to calculate that it cost $816,128, or 30.8 percent of the overall construction cost to purchase all of the equivalent dwelling units MetCom required for the site to have if it were constructed under the proposed fiscal 2018 MetCom budget projections. These costs were far and away from those in neighboring Charles and Calvert counties, according to Parlett’s study, which meant that if costs continued to soar they could put a serious dampening effect on the ability of developers to do business in St. Mary’s. Parlett’s calculations showed that it would cost just $107,608 to build the same project in Charles County and just $268,800 for the same project in Calvert County. In Anne Arundel County, which is much more developed, it would still cost just $457,175 to build the same project there, Parlett’s study showed. Parlett called the projected costs to hook up to water and sewer here “unbelievable” at more than 30 percent of the overall cost of the project. A bar graph chart that Parlett provided showed that projected fiscal 2018 connection rates for MetCom were almost always

nearly double those in Anne Arundel County and far surpassing Charles and Calvert counties. Moreover, these cost increases that are proposed are being taken from new projects without being spread out among older developments. “This is such a dramatic difference,” Parlett said of the cost variance. “I promise you if rates keep going up you won’t get the EDUs you need. “What you’re proposing is not sustainable for the community you’re serving. It’s simple economics.” MetCom’s own proposed water connection rates for commercial properties would rise from $10,671 in fiscal 2017, the current year, to $19,320 in fiscal 2018 according to a Jan. 5 draft document. Residential hookups for water that now cost $8,892 per EDU to $16,100 in fiscal 2018. For sewer, connection fees per EDU were set to rise from $7,618 to $13,324 in fiscal 2018 for commercial properties. Steve Willing, MetCom board member, said that just prior to Parlett’s presentation Jan. 26, the board had a work session on the budget and were just as surprised to see the proposed increases. Those increases in the draft document, though, were expected to be reduced, Willing said. “It is high,” Willing said. “We were shocked.” Board Member Mike Mummaugh was equally taken aback by Parlett’s presentation. “If you cut those numbers in half [on the St. Mary’s side] we’re still the highest by a large margin,” Mummaugh said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Sign Ordinance To Get A Second Look By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Back in August of last year the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County adopted a new ordinance regulating the use of signage but several business owners chafed at the new regulations, saying it was too restrictive especially when it came to the use of temporary signs for commercial use. After a Jan. 10 meeting where more than a dozen residents spoke out calling for the ordinance to be suspended, the county commissioners voted Teusday to bring together a focus group that will eventually recommend changes to the regulations. The group will likely consist of members from the county chamber of commerce, the Maryland Building Industry Association, citizens, the county’s Department of Economic Development, the Alcohol Beverage Board, the licensed beverage association, realtors and the county’s planning commission. The sign ordinance makes no restrictions on the content of a sign, as mandated by the Supreme Court on First Amendment grounds, but is restrictive when it comes to

the size of, a sign and where it is placed on an owners property. Among other restrictions that business owners disapproved of was that a sign cannot be placed on a roof; several complained that historical businesses had often relied on such signs for years. At Tuesday’s commissioner meeting Commissioner Mike Hewitt questioned why business and property owners were being restricted on the placement of signs, since they had an expectation of being able to do as they pleased on their own property. Hewitt abstained from voting on the ordinance last year. Commissioner Todd Morgan, who voted in favor of the ordinance last year, said that the focus group could help bring some resolution to the issue, which had continued in one form or another for years. “This sign thing has been bouncing around since before I got here,” Morgan said. “Hopefully this will help clean it up.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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State Comptroller Peter Franchot’s visit to Hollywood Tuesday allowed him to announce several million dollars for renovation to Hollywood Elementary School but it also gave him the chance to talk about key issues for which he has drawn political heat from within his own Democrat Party. Franchot was a key supporter of moving the starting day for school after Labor Day though some in local school boards did not like the change, saying it could interfere with instruction time and cut down on vacation days for students farther into the school year. Franchot believed the change would not be a serious problem. Gov. Larry Hogan made the executive order last year to change the school year start date. “It’ll all work out,” Franchot said. “This way you won’t have to worry if your county is starting before someone else.” Franchot has also been one of the most outspoken comptrollers in recent memory, gaining a reputation for being a fiscal conservative despite having a track record of being a left-wing delegate in the state legislature. It’s all a difference in whom he was tasked to represent, Franchot told The County Times. “I was from the ‘Peoples Republic of Takoma Park,’” Franchot said, noting the Montgomery County jurisdiction known for its often- extreme liberal politics. “It’s the job. I’m not representing a very liberal Montgomery County district. “Now I’m able to connect with Marylanders in every nook and cranny of the state.” Franchot has been vocal in combating tax fraud and ensuring that Marylanders are able to file their tax returns efficiently but his office has also had to deal with a recent problem of some municipalities getting too many income tax dollars returned to them while others did not have enough allocated.

Franchot said that the problem started before his time in the office but was found from a review of a five-year period in which more than $20 million was misallocated. The towns and cities owed money got it almost immediately, while those who owe it have 17 years to pay it back to the state. Talking about these types of issues openly was part of his job, Franchot said. “People want me to be a comptroller who talks about these things,” said Franchot. The comptroller has also drawn a lot of criticism for being seen as very close to the governor. “I think my party is mistaken that their constant criticism hurts Hogan,” Franchot said. “That doesn’t happen in this case.” Hogan’s approval ratings continue to remain high despite his political battles with Democrats in the state house. “We don’t agree on everything,” Franchot said of his relationship with Hogan. “But we do agree we’re not going to tear each other down.” Franchot said that his focus now is on going after tax cheats, whether it be through contraband or income tax returns. “Contraband cigarettes are a big deal,” Franchot said, noting that while most of it comes in through Eastern Shore areas, some also comes in through Charles and St. Mary’s counties due to their proximity to southern states. “But the big increase has been income tax fraud.” Franchot said that the 35 sworn law officers who work for him may never be able to catch all the offenders — he also admitted he would probably not look to prosecute them all because of limited resources — but they would make life hard for them. “We’re looking at maybe 12 or so indictments a year and we’re hoping that will be a warning to others,” Franchot said.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development (DED), in partnership with the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will co-host a #SmallBusinessLove open house for the business community on Thursday, February 16, 2017, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will take place at DED’s offices, on the second floor inside the Potomac Building, in Leonardtown. The event will be free flowing and open to the entire business community. Come in, meet, greet and learn. Light refreshments will be served. Educational business materials and videos will be available at the event. Attendees can also meet SBDC’s newest Business Consultant for St. Mary’s County Wynne Briscoe. DED includes a Business Development Division that is charged with recruiting, growing and retaining businesses as well

helping new companies form, a Tourism Division, and an Agricultural and Seafood Division. The Business Development Division and the Tourism Division are also located in the Potomac Building and will be part of the open house. The Agriculture and Seafood Division is located at an offsite ofﬁce. St. Mary’s County provides ofﬁce space for the SBDC allowing them to easy access to DED’s Business Development Division. To register for this event go to: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/smallbusinessloveopen-house-registration-31261816936. To learn more visit SBDC’s Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/ SoMDSBDC and share the event.

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State Veteran’s Secretary Speaks to Tri-County Council By Dick Myers Staff Writer

It was a reunion of sorts for Maryland Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs George Owings. The Calvert County resident was guest speaker at the Jan. 26 meeting in Annapolis of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. As a member of the House of Delegates from 1988 to 2004, Owings was a member of the council. Owings is serving his second stint as Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs; he was secretary under Governor Robert Ehrlich from 2004 to 2007 and was appointed to the position by Governor Hogan in 2015. Owings is a U.S. Mine Corps veteran having served in Vietnam. He received the Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation with Bronze Star Device, NavyMarine Corps Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Star Device. Owings was the bearer of good news to the council – after more than a dozen years he said the Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) for veterans somewhere in the Charlotte Hall/Hughesville area is about to become a reality. Bids for the longanticipated facility are due on February 15th. “It looks like it is finally going to take place,” he said. The exact location has been narrowed down to four choices.

After Owings spoke, Rachel Jones representing Sen. Ben Cardin and Terrance Taylor representing Rep. Steny Hoyer both confirmed the impending nature of the project. All three praised the work done by the council’s Veteran’s Regional Infrastructure Advisory Committee and the persistent work of its firs chair former Calvert County commissioner Susan Shaw. The committee is now chaired by current Calvert Commissioner Vice President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. Taylor said a satellite CBOC will open next year and a larger facility in the 20192020 tie frame. Owings pointed out that his agency is not the same as the U.S Veterans Administration (VA). He said the regional VA offices in Washington and Baltimore had been consolidated into the National Capital/ Baltimore Regional Office. He took cognizance of the criticism of the VA, but said he stands by the care offered at VA hospitals he said both he and his father had availed themselves of that care. “The people who work at the VA hospitals are very serious about the treatment they offer,” he insisted. The state veteran’s secretary said the jury is still very much out on what’s hap-

pening in DC. “I can’t begin to guess what is happening at the VA,” he said. He noted that the new president’s VA nominee David Shulkin would be the first non-veteran (he’s a doctor) to serve in the post. Shulkin had been previously selected by former President Obama. Owings also talked about the tainted well water at Camp Lejeune, NC that has caused serious health issues, including cancer and leukemia, to Marines stationed there from 1953 to 1978. The federal government has finally taken responsibility for health care of those affected. “It has taken the VA that long to own up,” the secretary said. Owings is a big fan of giving veterans who commit certain crimes a second chance instead of locking them in jail. He said when they get out they are tainted for life and have a difficult time ever getting a decent job. He said that is no way to treat someone who has honorably served their country. The Tri-County Council is expected to receive monies from the proposal by Gov. Hogan to expand funding to Rural Maryland. The monies will help servicemen about to transition to civilian life to prepare for the workforce.

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Owings’ agency is also responsible for the largest veteran’s cemetery network in the country. He said the cemeteries are open every day no matter what the weather. His department is also responsible for the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. “We are so proud of Charlotte Hall” he boasted. The Maryland Department of Veteran’s Affairs has a newsletter than anyone can sign up for on the agency’s website. Go to http://veterans.maryland.gov/ dickmyers@contytimes.net

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Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Police: Woman Uses Investigating Fatal Drugs, Attempts to Motor Vehicle Collision Drive With Infant in Lexington Park On January 27, 2017, at approximately 8:18 p.m. patrol units from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce responded to the area of Three Notch Road and Poplar Ridge Road in Lexington Park for the report of a serious motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene with emergency medical personnel to discover two vehicles in the middle of the roadway. Emergency medical personnel pronounced the two occupants of one of the vehicles deceased on the scene. Members of the Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and continued the investigation. The investigation revealed a 2011 Ford Edge operated by Dylan Anonsen, age 24, of Waldorf was traveling northbound on Three Notch Road. A 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 operated by Donald Daube, age 42 of Pittsburgh, PA was traveling southbound

on Three Notch Road when for unknown reasons the Mercedes-Benz 300 crossed over the center line and head-on, struck the Ford Edge. Anonsen was trapped in the vehicle and had to be removed by fire personnel before being flown by Trooper 7 to Shock Trauma. Daube and a passenger, William Moeller, age 40 of Pittsburgh, PA, were both pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel. Speed does not appear to be a factor in the accident. At this time, It is unknown if alcohol is a contributing factor. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Deputy First Class Christopher Beyer at 240-925-5313. From Jennifer Stone, Sheriff’s Office PIO

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Vice/ Narcotics detectives observed a female, later identiﬁed as Crystal Ann Hebb (Age 27 of Lexington Park) seated inside of her vehicle in the parking lot of a local gas station. Detectives watched as she crushed pills, rolled a dollar bill and quickly ingested the crushed “oxycodone”. She was preparing to drive off, when she was detained by detectives. It was at that time the detectives observed a 2 year old child in the rear seat. She was found in possession of two one dollar bills with suspected “oxycodone”

1-16-2017 – Possession – Deputy First Class J. Maguire was conducting trafﬁc enforcement in the area of First Colony Boulevard and FDR Boulevard when he observed a motor vehicle run a stop sign. DFC Maguire initially stopped the vehicle; however, the vehicle then quickly sped off going through a parking lot at a high rate of speed. The vehicle continued for nearly two miles attempting to evade the deputy before coming to a stop on Old Rolling Road. The operator of the vehicle, Andre Jesse Brothers, age 28, of California, exited the vehicle. A search incident of the vehicle revealed a signiﬁcant amount of marijuana in plastic baggies, a “grinder,” and nearly $600 in cash. Brothers was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS Possession Marijuana 10 GM+ and CDS Possession Paraphernalia.

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1-17-2017 – Possession – Cpl. E. O’Connor responded to a suspicious person incident in the 45000 block of Chancellor’s Run Court in Great Mills. The investigation revealed the suspect, Joy Marie Jackson, age 41, of Great Mills, had active warrants for her arrest. Another deputy recognized her and detained Jackson until O’Connor ar-

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residue, and 39 “oxycodone” pills (Street Value of $390.00) which were prescribed to someone other than her. A check of the vehicle’s registration revealed the validation tab was stolen from another vehicle. Suspect Hebb was arrested and charged accordingly. Detectives notiﬁed the Department of Child Protective Services (CPS) for follow up investigation.

rived on scene. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where a standard intake search was completed which revealed Jackson attempted to conceal suspected Oxycodone. She was served her active warrants and charged with Possession of CDS While Conﬁned, CDS Possession Paraphernalia, and CDS Possession – Not Marijuana. 1-19-2017 – Assault – Corporal E. Johnson responded to the 20000 block of Abell Road to investigate the report of an assault. The victim alleged the suspect, Kenneth Emill Sola, Jr., age 49, of Abell, struck the victim in the chest. Although the victim displayed no signs of injury, deputies determined an active protective order was in place prohibiting Sola from being on the property. He was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Sola was charged with Violation of a Protective Order and Second Degree Assault.

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Maryland State Police Press Releases Theft from Motor Vehicles – On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 2:02 am, Tpr. Mulhearn responded to the area of Upper Kells Lane, Great Mills, for the report of breaking and entering to motor vehicles. Tpr. Mulhearn made contact with a witness, who advised they had seen two males searching inside numerous vehicles. Tpr. Mulhearn began patrolling the area on foot and located two suspects in the area. The suspects, Saeed Akhil Handon, 21, of California and Martie Dakwan Smith, 25, of Lexington Park were arrested. A search incident to arrest revealed property not belonging to the suspects. Both subjects were charged with seven counts of Rogue and Vagabond and one count of Theft and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. (17-MSP-001361)

Drug Arrest – On Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 10:03 am, TFC C. Ditoto initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car on Route 235 at Chaffe Court, Hollywood. TFC Ditoto made contact with the driver, Gervan Piere Wade, 33, of Suitland, and detected the strong odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, resulting in the recovery of drug paraphernalia and a pill bottle containing Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen. Mr. Wade was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Unlawfully Omitting a Label on a Prescription Drug. He was additionally issued a Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana Less than 10 Grams. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-001563) First Degree Assault – On Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 4:53 am, Tpr. Rutkoski responded to a residence on the 26000 block of Dixon Way, Mechanicsville, for a reported assault. Investigation revealed that Terry Lee Phillips, 50, of Mechanicsville, had pointed a firearm at two subjects employed by a repossession company. One of the victims was able to disarm Mr. Phillips and secure the weapon prior to police arrival. Mr. Phillips was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with two counts of First Degree Assault, two counts of Second Degree Assault, and one count of Use of Firearm to Commit a Felony. A background check by the Maryland Gun Center revealed Mr. Phillips was not allowed to possess any firearms due to past criminal convictions. He was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-001674) Assault – On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 3:00 pm, Senior Tpr. Evans responded to a residence on the 21000 block of Ronald Drive, Lexington Park, for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, Senior Tpr. Evans made contact with Charles Sylvester Jenkins, 36, of Lexington Park. During the investigation, Mr. Jenkins attempted to hit Senior Tpr. Evans in the face with a closed fist strike. He then grabbed Senior Tpr. Evans’ leg in a takedown attempt. A very brief struggle

ensued, and Mr. Jenkins was placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. Upon arrival, he continued to be combative as officers from the St. Mary’s County Detention Center tried to take the handcuffs off of him. His actions caused the handcuff key to break off in the handcuff. The handcuffs were cut off of Mr. Jenkins and he was charged with Assault Second Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property. He was also served with an open warrant through the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Jenkins was held pending bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-002050) Drug Arrest – On Monday, January 16, 2017 at 6:04 pm, Tpr. Coppedge initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car for a traffic violation. Tpr. Coppedge approached the driver and noticed CDS paraphernalia in plain view. A probable cause search was conducted, which revealed suspected cocaine, prescription medication, drug paraphernalia and a knife. One of the passengers, Teia Maria Craig, 29, of Lexington Park, was placed under arrest for Possession of CDS Not Marijuana and Possession of a Concealed Deadly Weapon. She was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-002324)

Assault/ Resisting Arrest - On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 2:30 am, TFC C. Ditoto initiated a traffic stop on Route 5 at Route 6, Mechanicsville, on a passenger car for a traffic violation. TFC Ditoto made contact with the driver, Craig Edward Millett, 35, of Hughesville, and asked him to exit the vehicle to perform standardized field sobriety tests. Once Mr. Millett exited the vehicle, a brief struggle ensued. During the struggle, Mr. Millett ignored verbal commands and refused to stop resisting. Mr. Millett was placed under arrest and charged with Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Assault 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-003567) Drug Arrest – On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm, TFC S. Ditoto and Tpr. Powis responded to the 21000 block of Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, for the report of a vehicle collision. A routine check revealed that an occupant of one of the vehicles involved, Suzanna Marie Fowler, 31, of Lexington Park, had an outstanding warrant through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. A search incident to arrest revealed two folded pieces of paper containing suspected heroin and a straw containing suspected heroin residue. Ms. Fowler was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Possession of CDS (not marijuana) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A St. Mary’s County Deputy served the open warrant on Ms. Fowler and she was held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-003984)

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The Testing Center at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus has completed a two-year process to become certified by the National College Testing Association (NCTA). “The certification is rigorous, requiring that the testing center meet professional and standard operating procedures specific to national standards,” said Ronda Jacobs, CSM assistant professor and coordinator of information systems and technologies in the Business and Technology Division. The Testing Center at the La Plata Campus administers more than 12,000 tests in a year, including tests for CSM students as well as those for area businesses, local organizations and members of the community, including professional certification exams and placement and academic entrance exams. “Earning this certification was definitely worth it,” said Salman Zafarullah, the La Plata Campus Testing Center coordinator, who provided the bulk of the documentation and standardization of processes required for NCTA certification. While the effort added to Zafarullah’s already full work load, he noted that the center’s new status makes the center more valuable to the college and to the community. He estimates that the NCTA certification could increase demand for the center’s services by 15 to 20 percent. “There are institutions, for instance, that require their distance learning students to use certified testing centers for their exam to be proctored,” he said. Now those students can come to the La Plata Campus Testing Center. “It is a great accomplishment for the college and the center,” said Dorothy Collins, director of CSM’s Student Success Center, which oversees the testing center. “The certification is the ultimate measure of quality and accountability in our testing center, like a professional seal of approval. It assures the individuals who use our testing services that they are working with a center that follows national standards of efforts

toward continuous quality improvement for the test(s) they are taking.” There are also Testing Centers at both the CSM Prince Frederick and Leonardtown campuses, and both are also completing the NCTA certification process, Zafarullah said. The three CSM Testing Centers are dedicated to enhancing student learning by providing comprehensive, accessible, academic and professional testing and assessment services. The centers adhere to testing standards and practices, safeguard confidentiality of student records, and ensure an optimal testing environment in order to meet the increasing needs of CSM students, faculty, administrators and community. The NCTA is set up to promote professionalism and quality in the administration of testing services and programs. The NCTA Test Center Certification is the process whereby a testing center undergoes a significant self-assessment to show that it meets the criteria to be identified by NCTA as a certified test center. Certification is considered an acknowledgment of a testing center’s adherence to best practices in the testing industry. The CSM Testing Center services are part of a comprehensive system of Student Success Services provided at the college. In addition to testing, the office provides peer and online tutoring, skills improvement software, workshops on skills that contribute to successful learning. For more on NCTA certification, see www.ncta-testing.org/tcc/. For more on CSM’s testing centers, see www.csmd. edu/TestingServices. For more on Student Success Services, see www.csmd/edu/ student-services/student-success-services/. The La Plata Campus Testing Center and the Student Success offices are located in the lower level of the Learning Resources (LR) Building. From College of Southern Maryland

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State High School Graduation Rate Sets Another New Record St. Mary’s Graduation Rate Over 95 Percent The percentage of Maryland students receiving a high school diplomas has never been higher, according to data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education. Moreover, as the graduation rates set new records, the dropout rate has fallen to an all-time low. The four-year cohort graduation rate reached 87.61 percent in 2016 — nearly 6 points better than the 82 percent rate registered in 2010. The graduation rate jumped .6 percentage points over 2015, from 86.98 percent. The latest data shows that St. Mary’s County has a high school graduation rate of greater than 95 percent overall. “The new data is great news for Maryland, as the high school diploma is the important first step of a successful journey,” said Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools. “We continue to strengthen our standards and our classrooms to better prepare each student for employment or additional education.” Also released was the five-year cohort graduation rate–the percentage of students who graduate in five years–and that hit 89.11 percent. As graduation rates have improved, the dropout rate dipped below 8 percent for the first time — hitting 7.97 percent. Most student subgroups saw improvement in four-year graduation rates between 2015 and 2016, although gaps in the num-

bers persist: • Four-year cohort graduation rates for African American, American Indian, Asian, and White students all improved. Rates for Hispanic, Hawaiian, and students of two or more races fell slightly. • The graduation rate for African American students has jumped from 76.09 in 2010 to 84.06 percent in 2016. • The graduation rate for Hispanic students dipped by .34 percentage points between 2015 and 2016, but has improved by nearly 5 percentage points since 2011, from 71.7 percent to 76.55 percent. • Among students receiving special services, the four-year cohort graduation rate rose in two of three categories. Specifically, both special education students and students receiving free or reduced price meals improved, while the percentage of English language learners graduating fell slightly. Maryland seven years ago moved to the cohort graduation rate, which follows a set group of students from freshman year through their senior year. The four-year cohort graduation rate has improved every year since. From Maryland Department of Education

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#12 Adlai Traver of Leonardtown guarding #32 Brandon West of Patuxent

Patuxent #32 Brandon West crashes into #25 Jason Anderson of Leonardtown before making his layup

Leonardtown Snaps Three Game Losing Streak Against Patuxent

By Zach Hill Contributing Writer The Leonardtown Boys Basketball team managed to claim their redemption from the last time they faced the Patuxent Panthers by downing them, 59-52, in a Friday night cross-county game on January 27th. By winning, the Raiders also managed to snap the second longest losing streak that the team had been on all season of three games. The streak followed the recent losses from Great Mills, Huntingtown, and Calvert high schools.

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The last time these two teams faced off, Patuxent barely managed to pull out a close win in the fourth quarter to end the game, 49-46. Leonardtown’s Head Coach David Holland spoke on what the team had to do differently from the last time they faced Patuxent. “The last time we played Patuxent it was a very close game. We made a few mental errors at the end that cost us the game. I told the players that we need to keep our focus for four quarters.”

#10 Chris Fenwick for Leonardtown gets double teamed by #4 Myron Young and #10 Vonnie Watkins of Patuxent

The first quarter was kept very even on both teams parts as by the end the score was 13-12 in the Raider’s favor. Both #10 Vonnie Watkins of Patuxent and #21 James Blackwell of Leonardtown managed to put up five points for their respective teams in the first. It wasn’t until the end of the second quarter that Leonardtown was able to get a sizable lead for the first time. Senior, #24 Stephan Petett managed to put up 10 of the Raider’s 17 points that quarter and received high praise from

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Seahawks Men Best Marymount 85-63

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Seahawks Men’s Basketball team bested Marymount of Virgibia on Jan. 28 by the score of 85-63. Here are the facts: Records: St. Mary’s (10-9, 5-7 CAC), Marymount (9-10, 6-6 CAC) Location: St. Mary’s City, Md. · Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena The Short Story: The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team put up a big second half in marching past Marymount (Va.) University, 85-63, Saturday afternoon in Capital Athletic Conference action. Junior captain Delaszo Smith (Annapolis, Md./Annapolis) paced the Seahawks with a game-best 18 points as Smith went 9-of-10 at the free throw line. What It Means Today’s victory puts St. Mary’s in a two-way tie for seventh in the conference standings as the Seahawks split their season series with Marymount. The Seahawks are still in the hunt for one of the six playoff spots as they’re just one game out from the top six. How It Happened St. Mary’s relied on its inside play for the win this afternoon as the Seahawks outdueled Marymount, 52-32, in the paint. The Seahawks erased a 37-34 halftime deficit by outscoring the Saints, 51-26, in the second half behind 13 points from Smith and 10 from junior guard Ochae Bynum (Waldorf, Md./North Point) on 5-of-8 shooting. After going 0-for-6 from downtown in the first half, back-to-back three-pointers from Smith and first-year guard Matt Ayoub (Fairfax, Va./W.T. Woodson) to start the final 20 minutes helped the Seahawks claim an early 40-37 lead.

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Senior guard Michael Anderson (Leesburg, Va./Loudon County) scored four of Marymount’s next six points as the Saints tied the game (46-46) for the 13th and final time at 14:36. From here, it was all St. Mary’s as junior wing Chris Craft, Jr. (Waldorf, Md./Westlake) sparked a 14-3 run which sealed a double-digit Seahawk lead for the remainder of the game. Inside the Box Score As a team, St. Mary’s posted one of its best efforts of the season at the free throw line as the Seahawks shot a seasonbest 79.2-percent (19-of-24) while edging Marymount on the boards, 39-35, including 29 defensive caroms. St. Mary’s also benefitted from 22 fastbreak points and 22 points off of 18 Saint miscues this afternoon. Joining Smith in double-figure scoring were junior wing LaVonte Sanders (Upper Marlboro, Md./Wise) and Ayoub with 15 each. Sanders paced the Seahawks as well with nine rebounds. Bynum rounded out the scoring with 14 points and added a season-best seven boards. Up Next St. Mary’s will look to extend its win streak to three on Wednesday, February 1 when the Seahawks travel to York College of Pennsylvania (12-7, 7-5 CAC) for a CAC matchup at 8:00 p.m. In their previous meeting this season, St. Mary’s suffered a heartbreaking 88-84 loss on its home court on January 18 despite raining a season-best 12 three-pointers on the Spartans. From St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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Charles Commissioners Action Could Threaten Regional Unity By Dick Myers Staff Writer For 50 years the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) has been the keeper of the name that identifies our region. Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller points out that Southern Maryland used to be identified as the five tobacco-growing counties of the state (Price George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles,

Calvert and St. Mary’s). But now when you say Southern Maryland, it is generally understood that you are talking about the tri-county area of Calvert Charles and St. Mary’s. A decision made on Jan. 10 by the Charles County Board of County Commissioners may change all of that and drive a

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Del. Sally Jameson addresses the Tri-County Council Jan. 26 meeting in Annapolis.

wedge between Charles and the other two counties. Several Charles County officials have been heard to say that their county no longer belongs in Southern Maryland but should be aligned with Prince George’s County and the other counties of the DC Metro area. They say Charles County should be considered to be part of the MGM Corridor (referring to the new MGM complex at National Harbor). Senator Miller’s reaction to that turn of events “Oh No!” Judging from the reaction at the TriCounty Council meeting Jan. 26 in Annapolis a lot of people are incredulous about the prospect of the breaking up of the region that has been together for so long. We’ll have more about the Charles County Commissioners’ decision and that contentious council meeting but first a brief history of the council that bears the name Southern Maryland. From 1947 to 1968 slot machines were pervasive in four Maryland counties, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s. In fact there were more slot machine establishments in those four counties than there were in the entire state of Nevada, the other jurisdiction at the time in which they were legal. When this reporter first moved to Southern Maryland there were slot machines in the drug store on the square in Leonardtown. A law to outlaw the slot machines was championed by then St. Mary’s County State Senator J. Frank Raley, who believed the one-armed bandits were holding back the area. As part of the bone thrown to the area to compensate for the banning of slot machines, the legislature created the triCounty Council for Sothern Maryland in 1966 to foster economic development for the region. Southern Maryland was also given at the time the promise of a bridge linking Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. The Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge opened to traffic on Dec. 17, 1976 after a five-year construction schedule. The 1966 law creating the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland was further codified in 1976. It sets up the membership of the council as the elected legislators representing the three counties, the county commissioners of each county and three at-large members. The council as a public body has remained somewhat under the public radar over the years. Although the public is invited to attend council quarterly meetings, they rarely do so. Even the press rarely attends. At the Jan. 26 meeting in Annapolis the County Tines was the only media in attendance. The meetings include a dinner and everyone who attends has to pay for it, which could be one reason why public attendance has been sparse over the years. In addition to council members, other attendees at the meetings include staff and

representatives of various state agencies. The governor occasionally speaks at their annual meeting in January in Annapolis, although this year’s speaker was Maryland Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs George Owings, a former council member when he was in the Maryland House of Delegates. The role of the TCCSMD has changed over the years and has been largely funded by the federal grants it has been able to secure. There was a time when the council attempted to become a regional land-use planning agency, but the three counties resisted that effort. The council was also in the forefront of the suit championed by former Calvert County Commissioner and Stare Senator Bernie Fowler regarding the water quality of the Patuxent River. The lawsuit forced the state, the upriver counties, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enact pollution control measures. The council also played a big role in securing infrastructure to save the local military bases during the BRAC process. The council’s program agenda today focuses on such issues as workforce development and transportation planning. The Southern Maryland Agriculture Development Commission, funded by tobacco restitution monies, operas within the council. For a number of years the three counties have contributed a proportional amount totaling about $300,000 that is parlayed into more than $4 million in grants for the programs the council runs. The annual amount each county contributes has increased over time, but the state statute only requires a minimum yearly contribution of $9,000 from each county. At its Jan, 10 meeting, on a 4-1 vote, the Charles County Commissioners reduced their annual contribution from $85,000 to that minimum $9,000 The Charles vote also eliminated a $50,000 special appropriation to the council for a summer jobs program. There was very little said at the meeting about the council and its programs. The stated reason for the reduction was so Charles could increase funding for its own summer intern program and to create a new position within their Department of Economic Development for a Business Development Manager. One of that new person’s responsibilities is agriculture retention. The only vote against the motion came from Charles County Commissioner Debra Davis, who at the time was ending her oneyear term as chairman of TCCSMD. Davis argued that the council jobs program was different from the one run by the county in that it served low-income and high school students. Commissioner President Peter Murphy argued that the county program is not prohibited from serving those two groups. There was, however, plenty said about the Charles County decision at the coun-

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Thursday, February 2, 2017 cil’s annual meeting in Annapolis on Jan. 26. Ironically there was no mention of the decision on the agenda and no discussion scheduled until Miler raised his hand and asked what was going on. That resulted a flurry of discussion, which often turned contentious. Charles County State Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton was perhaps the most enlightening on the motivation behind the Charles County vote, He was the one who reported the comments that Charles no longer belonged in Sothern Maryland and it was that statement that elicited the frustrated “Oh No!” from Sen. Miller. But Middleton said he disagreed and supported the continuance of TCCSMD, But Middleton also noted the need for Charles County to align itself with Prince George’s and that MGM Corridor, because it was there that the transportation issues affecting the county’s many commuters occur. Middleton is also not happy with the executive board of TCCSMD, which makes a lot of decisions for the council Middleton criticized the board for the firing of Dr. Christine Bergmark, long-time executive director of the Southern Maryland Agriculture Development Board. Middleton is chair of that board and he said the council executive board did not notify him of the decision. Middleton said that Murphy also relayed to him his upset at the executive committee decision. There was a lot of upset in the room about that Charles decision, particularly from Calvert and St. Mary’s. At one point Calvert Commissioner President Tom Hejl introduced a motion that would have withdrawn council support for the annual

Southern Maryland Legislative Reception, held at Loew’s Hotel and attended by legislators from around the state as well as busloads of Southern Maryland residents. Stuffed ham, fried oysters, crab balls and other local dioecies are rolled out. The reception is funded in part by local businesses, which line the ballroom with displays. St. Mary’s County Delegate Matt Morgan explained what he felt was the reasoning behind the motion. He said some council employees could lose their jobs with the Charles funding decision, yet they were required to work at the event. Morgan was assured that no council employees would lose their jobs. The annual reception is the baby of Charles County Delegate Sally Jameson, a big council supporter. Jameson is also chair of the Southern Maryland Delegation Committee of the Maryland General Assembly. Jameson was visibly shaken by the motion. She said the down payment for the event had already been paid to Loews, and that would be lost if the event, a month in the future was cancelled at this late date. She said the businesses that had contributed would lose their money as well. “This is the craziest thing,” she said at one point and later called the motion “petty foolishness.” The discussion revealed a weakening resolve on the part of both the Calvert and St. Mary’s commissioners to support the council. St. Mary’s Commissioner President Randy Guy said the council funding had been discussed at the monthly breakfast meetings held by the commissioner presidents, including Murphy and Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. Slaughenhoupt, who has been replaced as president by Hejl, said of the council, “I don’t really get a warm feeling.”

“I beg you not to implode because of this,” urged outgoing chair Davis, who early in the meeting was succeeded by Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems, who was thrust into the middle of a hurricane. St. Mary’s County Commissioner John O’Connor, who had seconded Hejl’s motion, suggested that the legislators revise the TCCSMD statute to require each county to fund $100,000, to circumvent the Charles County action. In the end Hejl withdrew his motion and a new motion by Delegate Jerry Clark of Calvert and St. Mary’s was passed. That motion calls for the council to get together at some unspecified future date to discuss the future of the council. Politics was the 800-pound gorilla in the room. All Charles County elected officials are Democrats. Most of Calvert and St. Mary’s council members are Republican. Delegate Mark Fisher insisted that the controversy had nothing to do with politics. One person with a unique perspective on the council is Gary Hodge, the only one to ever serve as a council chairman (2008-2010), while Charles County Commissioner) and as council executive director (1980-1998). Hodge said, “During the past 35 years, Southern Maryland has become one of the most dynamic regions of the State. Historically poor, isolated and uncompetitive, Southern Maryland is now characterized by high-technology economic growth, high income levels, high-quality public facilities and services, extraordinary natural resources and innovative programs to protect them, nationally recognized undergraduate and regional community colleges, a thriving regional center providing access to advanced degrees, and state-of-the-art laboratories—a solid foun-

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dation for future economic prosperity and a high quality of life. “The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland--all the elected officials of the region working together--played an important role in making this possible.” Hodge watched the Charles County Commissioners’ Jan. 10 decision and he said they as others in the past have forgotten something -- “The Board of County Commissioners are not seeing themselves as the council.” The Charles decision leaves the commissioners in St. Mary’s and Calvert in a difficult position. Do they make up the lost funding? If so how does that affect monies now going to Charles County for programs such as workforce development which benefit that county’s citizens. Or do they do the same thing and pull back funding? How does that affect the leveraging of grants worth $4 million? The council office is in Charles County (Hughesville), With the Charles action does the office need to be moved where the money is. And if Southern Maryland indeed moves into a different definition, what about everything in Charles County that now identifies itself with Southern Maryland – such as Southern Maryland Electric Co-op, Southern Maryland Oil and College of Southern Maryland. Stay tuned. There is a lot to be decided over the next several months during budget deliberations in each county. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Charles Philip “Snookie” Miedzinski

Charles Philip “Snookie” Miedzinski, Sr., 74, of Hollywood, MD passed away on January 26, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 7, 1942 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Joseph Michael Miedzinski and Mary Eva Copsey. He was a lifelong resident of Good Ole St. Mary’s County, particularly Hollywood, MD. On March 5, 1963 he proudly joined the United States Army and served his country until his honorable discharge on December 19, 1965. He served in the Army National Guard another three years until his honorable discharge on December 19, 1968. On June 1, 1963, he married his beloved wife, Shirley Kathryn Wise. To-

gether they celebrated over 53 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed as an Electrician for the federal government at Public Works until his retirement in 1985. On October 14, 1985 he began his career with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department Corrections Division until his retirement as a Sergeant on September 1, 1999. In 2011, he worked for Magistrate Michael Harris as a Bailiff at St. Mary’s Circuit Court until 2014. His hobbies included playing the slot machines, BINGO and cards, particularly pitch and poker. However, his greatest love was for his family, especially his beloved grandsons and his Friday night family and friends gathering feasting on hard crabs. He was a Life Member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department with over 53 years of dedicated service. He served as a past president, past chaplain, and was the committee chairperson of numerous committees. He was a past chairperson and board member of the St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Association. He was a past member of the Hollywood Optimist Club, and the Third and Sixth District Rescue Squad. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Catholic Church. In addition to his beloved wife, Shirley, Snookie is also survived by his children, Joseph Michael “Mike” Miedzinski (Donna) of Hollywood, MD, Crystal Lynn Miedzinski-Lord of California, MD and Charles Philip “C.P.” Miedzinski, Jr. (Mandy) of Mechanicsville, MD; his last surviving be-

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loved sister, Eva Josephine “Susie” Miedzinski Owen, and his grandsons: Michael Miedzinski, David Miedzinski, Anthony Miedzinski, Brandon Brock, Nik Miedzinski, Austin Lord, and Ryan Miedzinski; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Frances Miedzinski, Margaret Laura Miedzinski Saunders, Elizabeth Ann Miedzinski Stone, Joseph William “Tic” Miedzinski, Mary Louise Miedzinski, and Rose Cecilia Miedzinski Taylor, James Wilson “Jimmy” Miedzinski, Francis Xavier “Jackie” Miedzinski. Family will receive friends for Snookie’s Life Celebration on Monday, January 30, 2017 from 5:00 -8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be his friends and comrades at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department: Wayne Thompson, Ray Norris, Boots Garner, Jimmy Hayden, Bobby Russell, Paul Wible, Danny Davis, and Doug Insley. Also serving as pallbearers are his beloved grandsons: Michael Miedzinski, Anthony Miedzinski, Brandon Brock, Nik Miedzinski, Austin Lord, and Ryan Miedzinski. Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636 and ACTS, P.O. Box 54, Bushwood, MD 20618. Arrangements by the Brinsﬁeld Funeral Home, P.A. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsﬁeldfuneral.com.

an avid reader and voiced many e-books. Bruce was a gourmet cook and loved creating delicious new dishes, including Southern Maryland stuffed ham. Bruce loved going to Disney and spent treasured family vacations there. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Parkton, MD, and was the past Grand Knight. He was a member of IEEE (Technical Professional Association) and he was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. In addition to his mother and beloved wife, Bruce is also survived by his loving daughter, Talia E.A. Harvey of Leonardtown; his brother, Marshall Harvey (Diana) of West Hills, CA, his niece Karen Harvey Jarrett (Sean) and great-niece Liliana of Monrovia, CA, and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at St Aloysius Catholic Church, 22800 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Reverend John Dakes and Reverend David Beaubien. Inurnment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. https:// donations.diabetes.org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsﬁeldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsﬁeld Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

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Bruce Talbott Harvey

Bruce Talbott Harvey, 60, of Leonardtown, MD, died January 27, 2017 at his home. He was born May 3, 1956 in Pittsburg, KS to Velda Ruth McDaniel Harvey of St. Augustine, FL and the late John Frederick Harvey. Bruce was raised in Springﬁeld, PA and is a graduate of Boston University. He enjoyed participating in the Drama Club and performed in many plays and musicals. On September 13, 1986, he married his beloved wife, Georgia Marie Harvey in Towson, MD. Together they celebrated over 30 wonderful years. He was employed by Venture Source System as a Systems Analyst for over 20 years. As a tech savvy person he loved computers and gadgets. He was

B. Larry Jenkins was called to eternal life on January 19, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1938, the ﬁrst of 6 children to Benjamin Joseph and Ruth deButts Jenkins in Washington, D.C. Larry’s family moved to Southern Maryland when he was six years old. He graduated from Archbishop Neale High School, attended the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and got his Bachelors in Science from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He married his high school sweetheart, Catherine Hungerford in 1956. They had 6 children Lynne (Brooke) Kinney, Esq., Lisa (David) Cahill, MD., Larry (Barbara) Jenkins, Jr. MD., Laine Jenkins, Lacy Jenkins, Lexy (Dean) Wikenheiser. Larry started at People’s Life Insurance Company as an agent and was promoted to progressively important roles culminating in President and Chairman of the Board. In 1982, he joined Monumental Life Insurance Company in Baltimore, MD as President, then became CEO and Chairman of the Board. He was on many boards of

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Legal Notice civic, religious and business organizations. The Boards / campaigns which were most important to him were: Chairman of the United Way, Cardinal Keeler’s Lenten Appeal, McLacklen Bank; Mercantile Bank, the Baltimore Museum of Art, Kennedy Kreuger Institute, University of Maryland Medical School, Notre Dame of Baltimore University, Mount Saint Mary’s University and Human Life International. He was a Knight of Malta and a Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher. He retired early to devote more time to his ProLife work. When he wasn’t working, spending time with his family or deepening his faith, Larry could be found hunting, or playing baseball or tennis. Larry has eighteen grandchildren: Alyson and Brooke Kinney; Mark, Ben, Peter, Matthew, Catherine, John, Luke, Daniel, Esther and Natividad Cahill; Olivia, Mi-

chael and John Paul Jenkins; and Grace, Ben and Claire Wikenheiser. He is survived by 5 siblings: Jody, Tom, Ben, Jerilyn and Janis and many cousins. The funeral mass was on Monday, January 23rd at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Boca Grace, Florida. The internment is scheduled for Saturday, January 28th at 11am at St Ignatius Chapel Point, Port Tobacco, Maryland. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the following: Human Life International (4 Family Life Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630), Alzheimer Disease Research 22512 Gateway Center Drive, PO Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871-1950), or Englewood Hospice House Tidewell5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238).

A Letter to the Editor Does Someone Need A Chill Pill

For the last several days, New York Senator Charles (Chuck) Schumer (D) has been freaking out over President Trump’s most recent Executive Order. Said temporary order bans incoming immigrants from seven primarily Muslim hot-spot nations for a mere 90 days. The decisive action was undertaken out of concern for the safety of the American people and amounts to but a minor inconvenience, a slowdown of those non citizens desiring to enter the USA. Implemented out of necessity, the ban is purposed to now allow the US adequate opportunity to employ extreme vetting, again, for security’s sake, as the last administration’s process proved lacking. Schumer’s meltdown had him describing tears ﬂowing down the cheeks from a very renowned inanimate object, the Statue Of Liberty, of New York’s Liberty Island. To date, however, it remains unsure whether paranormal authorities have veriﬁed the veracity of his sighting. And now, in concert with the lady’s, he’s weeping his own way into your heart. Serving as minority party leader of the US Senate, Schumer’s bizarre comprehension of facts with exaggerated animation has ignited liberal media and select other democrat politicos, while of necessity provoking conveniently available leftist malcontents together with those of simply good will. Among those angrily bewailing Trump’s orders are the same old sad sack “rent a demonstrators”. Such are those reportedly employed by one Mr. Soros, the same source said to be responsible for myriad uncivil destructive and physically assaulting acts occurring all too often since the election of America’s 45th president. Likely under orders to stand down, law enforcement appears to have grown slack in cracking down on acts of purposed uncivil behavior. Thus, to clip the wings of the hired faithful, it’s time the IRS steps in to investigate the mat-

ter of unreported payroll deductions. You can bet the farm no federal taxes, no state taxes and no Soc Sec funds are being paid either by employer or employees. And while everyone else pays their legal fair share of taxes, like it or no, what permits a purposed scofflaw the right to retain all of their wages with no such earnings to be reported on their end of year filing documents. In days past, the IRS took down a much smarter, highly influential and larger than life, Al Capone, for income tax evasion. Regardless of one’s stature, tax law demands equal application today... Hyper leftists, Hollywood elitists and liberal media should know their common closing of ranks with repeated taunts of racism here, there and now inherent via this executive order is just not valid nor shared by the majority of this nation. The same piercing eyes of the Statue of Liberty is envisioned by innumerable others as exclaiming a simple yet effective warning - “Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves”. The minor inconvenience of this president’s executive order in no wise diminishes the great lady’s historical stance as she still requests to receive the down and outers of the world. Thankfully, however, she now further serves to warn a once God-fearing - Christ honoring, Constitution abiding nation to THINK! In so doing, via extreme vetting, Homeland Security, and others can better eliminate those attempting entrance here whose hearts are dark with malevolence and hate towards Americans. By God’s grace, hopefully, destruction, mayhem and startling untimely death to innocents can be averted. President Trump is to be commended for his efforts by all concerned and fully informed citizens. Meanwhile, senator, buck-up, dole out taxpayer funded chill pills to the frenzied and quit the tears... Chester M. Seaborn, Jr Mechanicsville, MD

TO:KIMBERLY JONES, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN NOTICE A petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights you have to your child D.M., biological child of Kimberly Jones, born on 6/17/13. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on March 2, 2017 @ 1:30p.m. at the Lackawanna County Main Courthouse, Second Floor, Courtroom 3, N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA, 18503. If you do not appear at this hearing, the Court may decide that you are not interested in retaining your rights to your child and your failure to appear may affect the Court’s decision on whether to end your rights to your child. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child may be ended by the Court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. 33 North Main Street, Suite 200 Pittston, PA 18640 (570) 342-0184

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Legal Notice TO: KIMBERLY JONES, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN NOTICE A petition has been filed asking the Court to put an end to all rights you have to your child K.M., biological child of Kimberly Jones, born on 4/30/12. The Court has set a hearing to consider ending your rights to your child. That hearing will be held on March 2, 2017 @ 1:30p.m. at the Lackawanna County Main Courthouse, Second Floor, Courtroom 3, N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA, 18503. If you do not appear at this hearing, the Court may decide that you are not interested in retaining your rights to your child and your failure to appear may affect the Court’s decision on whether to end your rights to your child. You are warned that even if you fail to appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing will go on without you and your rights to your child may be ended by the Court without your being present. You have a right to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. 33 North Main Street, Suite 200 Pittston, PA 18640 (570) 342-0184

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‘Selvage’ Exhibition to Open at CSM

The work of artist Jim Arendt

Denim has particular meaning for Jim Arendt, the featured artist in the College of Southern Maryland’s next exhibition, “Selvage,” set to open Feb. 6. Durable and still worn when faded, stained or ripped, denim represents the human condition to Arendt as he uses it in his art to explore how individuals are affected by economic stress. “When I was young and my family was living through the farm crisis of the early 1980s, I recall my father sitting at the sewing machine patching his Wranglers in the evening after work,” Arendt said. “He was making do — a concept of thrift and pragmatism that dictates you work with the materials at hand. By my early 20s, that memory mixed with the stories of other working people and led me to denim as a possible material that was much closer to the truth of their lives than oil paint.” The “Selvage” exhibition at CSM will include seven life-size two- and three-dimensional ﬁgures by Arendt. It opens Feb. 6 and will run through March 9, and will include an artist lecture by Arendt at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7 on campus in the Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Room 102. At the lecture, Arendt said he plans to

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talk about what inspires his art. “My artwork grows out of the need for me to understand our shifting relationship with labor and work,” he said. “I grew up on a farm outside of Flint, Michigan, birthplace of General Motors and the United Auto Workers Union. Our region underwent a radical shift in economics as the industrial and agrarian economies disappeared or were outsourced to different regions and countries. Famously depicted in Michael Moore’s 1989 documentary ‘Roger & Me,’ Flint suffered through the loss of 80,000 manufacturing jobs from which it has never fully recovered and the city’s struggles continues to make headlines today. The resulting impact on the lives of the people I grew up with has left an indelible mark on my outlook on our relationship with work as a concept as I seek to make sense of the narrative that unfolded. “My work asks viewers to confront the realities of working people’s lives,” he said. “Across the country a shift in monetary policy, commodity prices and globalization were rapidly closing the longest period of economic expansion in American History. A disruption to people’s traditional livelihoods and economic status has driven the rise of darker and more primal impulses in the past. Now, we confront a period of similar anger and instinct toward protectionism. History has a way of rhyming; here’s to hoping we stick the landing.” Arendt is the director of the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery and an assistant professor at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. His work has been exhibited internationally in numerous group and solo shows. Recently, Arendt was short-listed for The 1858 Prize

for Contemporary Southern Art and received the South Carolina Arts Commission Visual Artist Fellowship. His work was awarded the $50,000 top prize at ArtFields, Best in Show at Hub-Bub Gallery’s Emerging Carolina and was included in the 701 Contemporary Center for the Arts 701 CCA Prize 2012. He was awarded Best in Show during Fantastic Fibers at Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky, included in Fiberarts International 2013 and 2016 and the 2013 Museum Rijswijk Textile Biennial, Netherlands. Arendt received his bachelor of ﬁne arts degree from Kendall College of Art & Design and his master of ﬁne arts from the University of South Carolina. He participated in residency programs including The Fields Project in Illinois, Arrowmont’s Tactility Forum and has been invited instructor at Penland School of Craft and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. After “Selvage,” the last exhibition this season at CSM will be the Annual Juried Student Exhibition from April 10 to May 5. Submissions for the student exhibition will be accepted from March 28 to April 1. The jury will select exhibition works April 5. Both “Selvage” and the Annual Juried Student Exhibitions will be at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery at the La Plata Campus Fine Arts Center. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Artist lectures are usually held Tuesday afternoon and are free and open to the public. Visit www.csmd.edu/community/ the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/ index for more information. For more on Arendt, visit www.jimarendt.com.

Gym Owner Donates To Local Causes

Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown is adding a Cremation Niche Wall Garden to our meticulously maintained Perpetual Care Cemetery. We are dedicated to providing a cremation inurnment alternative that honors the memory of your loved one in a beautifully crafted stone and granite columbarium wall. Each 12” x 12” niche is available for double or single urn inurnment.

A Family and Veteran Owned Business for over 40 Years PO Box 427, 26325 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650 CharlesMemorialGardens@verizon.net | 301-475-8060

Bonnie Gateau, center, donated $5,000 each to Bonnie Elward, left, of Southern Maryland Community Resources, and Sherri St. Clair of Helpful Hooves of Avenue. Gateau is the owner of Gateau Physical Therapy and the Medically Oriented Gym in California.

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Eagle Scouts Participate in Inaugural Parade

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Red Cross Helping In Wake of Devastating Southern Storms

Providing Food, Shelter, Care Across Multiple States

People in several southern states continue to deal with the devastation from severe storms and at least 60 tornadoes over 48 hours the weekend of January 21st. The American Red Cross is continuing to provide food, shelter and help with recovery. Red Cross workers will support those affected for as long as help is needed.   Currently: · Reports indicate more than 1,100 homes have been affected across Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida. We anticipate this number could increase once all inaccessible areas are accessed. Over 100 people in Georgia and Mississippi are still seeking refuge in 7 Red Cross and community shelters.

From American Red Cross

Wheels Up: A Maturing Farming Business Management Assessment Program

Eagle Scouts from St Mary’s and Calvert that were selected to march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade as part of the BSA Eagle Scout Honor Guard. Fifty six Eagles from the National Capital Area Council were selected from 240 applicants to carry the flags of all U.S. States and Territories. The local scouts were : Michael Balaton (age 16, Troop 561, California), Riley Howlin (age 17, Troop 430, Lexington Park), Alex DePiazza (age 18, Troop 793, Lexington Park), Ben Zawislak (age 18, Troop 903, Huntingtown).

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Death of Corrections Sergeant Charles “Snookie” Miedzinski

It is with great sadness that the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired Corrections Sergeant Charles Philip Miedzinski, affectionately known as “Snookie.” Snookie retired from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office in September of 1999. He passed away Thursday, January 27, 2017, at his home with his family by his side. We ask that you, please keep Snookie’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Snookie will forever be in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him and spend time with him. He was beloved by those he worked with and all the community he served. He took great pride in St. Mary’s County and being a member of the Sheriff’s Office family, which he com-

Red Cross response vehicles are circulating through the hardest-hit areas, delivering food and relief supplies as people clean up their homes. In Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, Red Cross and community partners have served over 30,000 meals and snacks, distributed over 8,000 relief items, and provided 900 Health Services and Disaster Mental Health contacts. Red Cross has mobilized over 500 workers to help those in need.

monly referred to as “St. Mary’s County’s Finest.” Snookie embodied what it means to be a public servant, not just in the years he dedicated, but more importantly, in the scores of people he inspired to serve this community and this country. “We mourn the loss of Sergeant Miedzinski. He was an exceptionally dedicated correctional officer and served the Sheriff’s Office well for thirteen years,” says Sheriff Tim Cameron. “Even more, Snookie was a consummate professional, mentor and friend to all. The legacy he leaves in our community will last for years to come, and Snookie will live on in our memories forever.” From Jennifer Stone, Sheriff’s Office PIO

Have you been farming for more than 3 Years? Are you ready to move from your start-up “Survive” business model to a better “Thriving Business” model? Do you have an established farming operation but need to improve your management and profitability in a specific management area? A new training program, “Wheels Up”, offered in partnership between the University of Maryland Extension and Future Harvest-CASA, may be the business  upgrade training you need to help your business “take off.” The “Wheels Up” program is for farmers with 3 or more years of business experience. As their businesses have grown and matured, critical issues have surfaced that were never anticipated in the original startup plans. They now know what their businesses strengths and weaknesses are, but not how to correct or improve their situation. Very often the timing of these growth decisions comes simultaneously with increasing demands of family, community, and/or off-farm employment. The program will consist of 4 class sessions plus “one-on-one” consultation support by appointment at the conclusion of the training. Class components: revisiting mission and goals and handling change in a business, addressing production and human resource challenges, understanding what a financial statement can tell you, and

developing diversified marketing strategies. Since each participant will have a different priority for their business, each participant will also create their own learning contract to be completed by the conclusion of the project.  The 4 class sessions will meet at the Piedmont Group Insurance Company, 47 E South Street, Suite 101, Frederick, MD 21701 on Tuesday evenings in March from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, March 7 Tuesday, March 14 Tuesday, March 21 Tuesday, March 28 The tuition cost is $45 per person which includes all materials. Registration is through the University of Maryland Extension Eventbrite on-line system at https://wheelsupclasses.eventbrite. com or by calling 301-432-2767 ext. 301. For further information about workshop content, contact Ginger S. Myers, University of Maryland Extension Specialist at gsmyers@umd.edu, 301-432-2767 ext.338. Pre-payment and registration are required for this workshop. From Susan L. Barnes, University of Maryland Extension

Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Production Meeting

University of Maryland Extension is hosting the 2017 Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Production Meeting on February 8, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at A-Maze-N-Place Banquet Hall in Clements, Maryland. (St. Mary’s County). Consumer demand for fresh and local fruit and vegetables continues to grow, and with increasing demand comes a great opportunity for local growers of fruits and vegetables. University and industry specialist will cover a range of topics including: 2017 In Review: Top Ten Crop Production Problems and Solutions; Climate Science for Farmers; Suppressing Multiple Pests in Vegetables Using Cover Crops; Cucumber Beetle Management; Water Use Survey;

Food Safety Modernization Act; Soil pH, Micro-nutrients and Amendments; Sulfur Use in Vegetable Crops; and the Allium Leaf Miner. The day will conclude with Nutrient Management and Pesticide Updates. Pesticide Re-certification and Nutrient Voucher Re-certification (2 credits) apply for ALL day attendance at this meeting. Please call the UME-St. Mary’s office at 301-475-4484 to register. Ticket fee is $15.00 and includes morning refreshments, a hot lunch and program materials. From Benjamin E. Beale, University of Maryland Extension Educator

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Community Thursday, February 2 Gut-buster Cheese Steak Fundraiser @ VFW 2632 23282 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619 5:30 PM-8:00 PM Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUT-BUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll or wrap with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or STEAK. Eat here or take one to go. Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting AL Post 221; 21690 Colton Point Rd; Avenue, MD 8:00 PM-9:00 PM American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the ﬁrst Thursday of each month at 8:00pm. Visit our website at www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at alpost221@aol.com. Call (301) 884-4071 for more information. Tell them you saw the announcement in The County Times)

Friday, February 3 TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT (VFW 2632) VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd. (Rt 235) 7:00 PM-1:30AM $50 Buyin ($40 Prize Pool + $10 Charity) Optional $10 Add-On (Receive an extra $1000 and 50/50 Entry) Sign In is from 6:20 PM to 6:45 PM, Tournament starts at 7PM. Early Bird Bonus: Register and PAY by 6:45 PM and receive an extra $500 . Preregistration is encouraged, but not required. We will accept late players until the end of the 1st break. (~1 hour). One Re-Entry is available until the end of the ﬁrst break. If you decide to re-enter, you will receive a full starting chip stack and be re-seated; you are treated as a new player entering the tournament ﬁeld, with a full buy-in added to the prize pool with each re-entry.

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Illusion Show Saint John’s School 43900 Saint John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636 7:00 PM-9:00 PM St. John’s Home School Association Presents: REGGIE RICE, Comedy Illusionist Delusion of Illusions. 90min MAGIC SHOW WITH BRAND NEW ILLUSIONS This magical adventure that takes the audience on a ride into Reggie’s WILD imagination. This family-friendly show is jam-packed with his innovative illusions, captivating dance routines and very hilarious comedy acts. He is DC’s 3-time Comedy Magician of the Year, has appeared on The Travel Channel, and was the opening act for Jordan Sparks.His goofy antics & lovable personality is guaranteed to have everyone bursting into laughter with pure fun & excitement.We invite you to join us for this amazing event. Delusions of Illusions!!! It is guaranteed to be his best show ever! DON’T MISS IT! Kids Under 12: $6 advance, $8 at door; Adults: $10 advance, $12 at door; 3 years & under FREE

Saturday, February 4 Preschool Family Yard Sale 27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd Mechanicsville Md 20659 7:00 AM-12 Noon Mt. Zion UMC Preschool in Mechanicsville will be hosting their annual Preschool Yard Sale, Saturday February 4th from 7am to 12pm. Tables are available to rent, one for $30 or two for $45. Vendors welcome. Call 301-884-5455 or email mtzpreschool@gmail.com for more information. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Job Fair 25500 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650 8:00 AM-12 Noon MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is hosting a job fair for Registered Nurses, Nurse Techs, and Experienced Surgical Assistants Saturday Feb. 4 : 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7: 3 p.m.—7 p.m Multipurpose Room.We invite you to learn more about joining the MedStar team! Onthe-spot offers for experienced and qualiﬁed candidates.

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Bring GOTR to SOMD Planning Meeting 37600 New Market Rd, Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622 1:00 PM-2:00 PM We are in the final stages of being approved to be our own independent council and 501(c)(3). Help us find site coordinators for our schools in the fall, put the final touches on our Benefit Dinner, form our 5k committee, and find coaches for our girls in the fall. Get all details of what’s coming next for our organization. Follow us on Facebook to stay involved! www.facebook. com/GOTRSouthernMaryland/ Italian Dinner & Brown Bag Auction at Father Andrew White Father Andrew White School—Leonardtown, MD 4:00 PM-8:00 PM The menu includes spaghetti, homemade marinara sauce, homemade meatballs, Italian sausage, garlic bread, salad, and desserts. Tickets will also be on sale for a variety of filled themed baskets that will be raffled at the dinner. Dinner prices are $10 for ages 12 and older, $5 for ages 6-11, and $3 for ages 5 and under. Longaberger Basket and Thirty-One Bingo Elks Lodge 2092, 45779 Fire Department Lane, California, MD 20619 4:30 PM-9:00 PM The Leonardtown High School Band Boosters will be holding their annual Bingo event on February 4th 2017. The prize for each bingo round will be Longaberger Baskets, and My Thirty-One bags filled with AMAZING items. Each basket or bag will be themed, and prizes include electronics, power tools, spa and beauty, fine dining, home and garden, and much more!! $20 Admission Includes 20 Games Additional Books are $5 each.4 Special Games, $1 extra each Grand Raffle:Raffle tickets: $2 each, 3 for $5, or an arm’s length for $10. Food, Drinks, and Desserts featuring Baked Goods and a Chocolate Fountain will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Sunday, February 5 Quarter Auction Beneﬁt St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD 12 Noon-3:00 PM Doors open at noon Auction starts at 1:00PM Proceeds beneﬁt Southern Maryland Vacations for Veterans. Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. Participating vendors include representatives from: Thirty One, Origami Owl, Signature Homestyles, Island Momma Baking Co., Scentsy, Tupperware, Perfectly Posh, Longaberger, Crabby Corn, Lemongrass, Pampered Chef, Gourmet Cupboard, Bottoms UP, Traveling Vineyard, Your Changing Style, AVON, Discovery Toys, Younique and Tastefully Simple. Gift card grab, cash board and rolls of quarters will also be included throughout the auction! Adult Contemporary Dance Class 44727 St. Andrew’s Church Rd. California, MD 20619 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Ballet Caliente is offering a month-long adult contemporary dance workshop series. Teaching will be geared toward a beginnerintermediate level, with an emphasis on skill development, self-expression, and the innate joy that comes from the art of dance. Cost is $60 total for the classes that will meet from 6-7pm on Sundays in February.

Monday, February 6 Pickleball for Experienced Players Leonard Hall Recreation Center 8:00 AM-10:00 AM The Monday/Wednesday Pickleball sessions, held at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center 8-10 a.m., are for players who are familiar with the rules of the game. Sign up for Mondays or Wednesdays, or both days. Monday sessions will be Feb. 6-March 27 (no play on Feb. 20) and registration is $28. Wednesday sessions will be Feb. 8-March 29 and registration is $32. Payment is due at the time of reservation. Registration opens Jan. 3. To learn more, call 301-4754200, ext.*1050. Open to individuals 50 years of age and up.

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Tuesday, February 7 Pickleball for Beginners Leonard Hall Recreation Center 8:00 AM-10:00 AM If you are new to the sport of Pickleball, it is highly suggested that you begin with this course at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center on Tuesdays, Feb. 7-March 28. You will learn basic shot techniques, rules, scoring, court positioning, and basic strategy. Over the 8-week period you will get plenty of court time to develop the confidence needed to compete against intermediate and advanced players. Your love for the game starts now! Payment is due at the time of reservation. Registration opens Jan. 3 and is $32. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Open to individuals 50 years of age and up. Art Classes by Jamie Naluai Loffler Senior Activity Center 10:00 AM-12 Noon How about taking up art in the New Year? Jamie’s classes are suitable for beginners as well as intermediate level students. She teaches drawing, painting and other mediums in four 2-hour sessions per month. Learn many drawing and painting techniques to create pieces of artwork for each session. The classes will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Feb. 7-28, from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Cost of these classes includes enough paint and supplies to get you started. Payment of $85 may be made to instructor on the first day of class. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, to sign up or to learn more. Open to individuals 50 years of age and up. Valentine’s Day Card Workshop Garvey Senior Activity Center 1:30 PM-3:00 PM A few crafts materials can transform plain paper into wonderfully unique and personal greeting cards for Valentine’s Day. Make three cards to send out to your friends, family, or special somebody for Valentine’s Day at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. All materials are provided, there is no fee; however, space is limited. Sign up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Open to individuals 50 years of age and up. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Job Fair 25500 Point Lookout Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650 3:00 PM-7:00 PM MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is hosting a job fair for Registered Nurses, Nurse Techs, and Experienced Surgical Assistants Saturday Feb. 4 : 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7: 3 p.m.—7 p.m Multipurpose Room. We invite you to learn more about joining the MedStar team! Onthe-spot offers for experienced and qualified candidates.

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Watershed Steward Meet & Greet 26737 Radio Station Way, Suite C, Leonardtown, MD 20650 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Join St. Mary’s County Watershed Stewards Academy for a social evening to meet WSA Stewards from our first class and learn about getting involved this Spring 2017. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Teachers, ask us about earning MSDE credits! For more details on this course, or to apply online, please visit extension.umd.edu/ watershed/ watershed-stewards-academy and select the St. Mary’s County program. Contact Nicole Basenback at nicoleb@ umd.edu with any questions. The application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2017.

Wednesday, February 8 Pickleball for Experienced Players Leonard Hall Recreation Center 8:00 AM-6:00 PM The Monday/Wednesday Pickleball sessions, held at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center 8-10 a.m., are for players who are familiar with the rules of the game. Sign up for Mondays or Wednesdays, or both days. Monday sessions will be Feb. 6-March 27 (no play on Feb. 20) and registration is $28. Wednesday sessions will be Feb. 8-March 29 and registration is $32. Payment is due at the time of reservation. Registration opens Jan. 3. To learn more, call 301-4754200, ext.*1050. Open to individuals 50 years of age and up. Book Discussion Group—“George Washington’s Secret Six” Garvey Senior Activity Center 10:30 AM-11:30 AM The book discussion group at the Garvey Senior Activity Center is always ready to welcome new members. On Feb. 8, at 10:30 a.m., the group will discuss the group will discuss “George Washington’s Secret Six” by Brian Kilmeade. For more information, or to obtain a copy of the books, call 301475-4200, ext. *1072. Open to individuals 50 years of age and up. Garvey Reader’s Theater Performance and Luncheon Garvey Senior Activity Center 12 Noon-1:30 PM The Garvey Reader’s Theater Club will perform two acts centered around the month’s favorite topic… love. Between performances, to be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Feb. 8 at 12 p.m., guests will dine on a scrumptious meal of cranberry juice, beef stroganoff over egg noodles, dinner roll, tossed salad, California blend, and apple pie. The cost for lunch is $6 for those under the age of 60 or a donation for those age 60 and above. Make reservations by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. Open to individuals 50 years of age and up.

Pet of the Week MEET COMET & CUPID

These two boys were born Nov 1, 2016 and are very friendly. They are a bonded pair and Feral Cat Rescue is looking for a home for them together. Together they cost $250. They are combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, neutered, dewormed, microchipped and will have three distemper vaccines. They are typical friendly kittens. They love to play and be petted. In the evening they climb on top of their

foster mom and lay on her chest. These are two definite sweeties. You can meet them at the Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 to 3. You can also fill out an application at www. feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org Feral Cat Rescue can lend traps to help get feral cats vetted. We are also always looking for foster families.

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Handmade at Your Library

Lexington Park Library will hold an adult craft program for beginner and experienced do-it-yourselfers on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The library will supply the instructions and materials, and you bring the creativity. This month make Valentine’s Day wreaths. This is an adults only program. Registration required on www. stmalib.org.

Introduction to Facebook

Charlotte Hall Library will hold Introduction to Facebook on Tuesday, February 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to set up an account, edit your Facebook proﬁle, select privacy settings, ﬁnd and add friends, discover and use fun apps, and delete an account. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.

Conﬂict Resolution for Teens

Lexington Park Library will hold Conflict Resolution for Teens on Tuesday, February 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Conflict Resolution for Teens: exploring different conflict styles, understanding and managing anger, listening and speaking skills, and how to create “win-win” situations. Recommended for youth in 6th through 12th grade. Refreshments provided. Please register on www.stmalib.org.

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Pokémon Trainers Club

Leonardtown Library will hold Pokémon Trainers Club! for all ages on Tuesday, February 14 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Do you have what it takes to be the very best? Bring your games and/or your cards and prepare to battle against other Pokémon trainers! You can also make some Pokémon buttons to take home, take turns playing a retro Pokémon game, and maybe make some friends (or rivals....) along the way. No Registration required.

Blogging for Beginners

Lexington Park Library will hold Blogging for Beginners on Wednesdays, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Explore several blogging platforms (Wordpress, Tumblr, and Twitter) and learn the basics of designing and writing a blog. Prerequisite: Ability to use a mouse. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.

Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the Internet

Leonardtown Library will hold Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the Internet on Wednesday, February 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn the basic features and how to navigate the internet. Picks up tips on browsing and evaluating websites, as well how to adjust basic privacy settings. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.

Thursday, February 2 Billy Breslin Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 -9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com Swamp Candy The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 8:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Trivia Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com

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Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com

Saturday, February 4 Matt Garrett Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 8:00 PM-Midnight www.anglers-seafood.com Scarlet Plus Entertainment The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8:00 PM – Midnight Karaoke & DJ. We will be Rockin’ The Rail and we always have room for one more singer and dancer.

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

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2017 energy assistance program applications will be accepted through the end of March. Persons who have not applied for the program since July 2016 are eligible to apply. Eligibility is determined by gross household income 30 days prior to the date of application (one person $1,733 per month, two person $2,336). Persons 60 years and over may contact the Department of Aging & Human Services at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. All others may contact the Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. at 301-475-5574, ext. 200.

Thursday Yoga & Strength Training

Beginning Thursday, Feb. 2, the Strength Training class at the Lofﬂer Senior Activity Center will meet at 8:50 a.m. and the Yoga class will begin at 9:50 a.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1656, with any questions.

Reader’s Theater Luncheon

The Garvey Senior Activity Center Reader’s Theater Club will host a special Valentine’s Day themed lunch performance “The Helpmate” and “Signals” on Wednesday, Feb 8, at 12 p.m. Lunch will be served between the performances. Lunch that day will be tossed salad w/dressing, beef stroganoff over egg noodles, whole wheat dinner roll, California blend, and mandarin oranges. Cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above, $6 for those under 60. Advance sign up is required. See the receptionist or call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.

Black History Month Entertainer

Lofﬂer Senior Activity Center will host Jesse B. Simple, Alive in Harlem, portrayed by professional artist and director Anthony “Ade” Thompson on Friday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. Based on the character Jesse B. Simple, who was created by Langston Hughes, an American poet, social activist, novel-

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ist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri, Mr. Thompson brings Jesse to life in a performance through dialogue, singing and dancing that is at turns hilarious and painful. This complex role has earned Mr. Thompson much acclaim. The performance will take place in an intimate setting with limited seating free of charge. Call 301475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to reserve your seat.

Lofﬂer Love Day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Loffler Senior Activity Center’s Love Day Event on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.2 p.m. (Our snow date is the following Tuesday, Feb. 21.) All the favorite trappings of Loffler’s famous parties will be present: dance music provided by DJ Mean Gene, door prizes, party favors, a 50/50 raffle and a healthy dose of fun along with a special RED toast to all the love in this world! Also featured on this special day: a red and white meal to please your palate: BBQ Chicken Leg, Oven Roasted Red Potatoes & Onions, Roasted Carrots, Fruit Juice Blend and a Dinner Roll. For dessert, savor a piece of Cherry Pie with a scoop of Ice Cream. Advance tickets are required, suggested donation of $10 each. A limited number of tickets will be sold, and ticket holders ONLY will be able to have lunch at Loffler on this day. Tickets are available at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658.

Yellow Door Art Class

The Garvey Senior Activity Center is excited to partner with Yellow Door Art Studios to offer high quality, low cost art instruction. On Monday, Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m. participants will be painting a rustic reclaimed wood sign. The cost is $15 per class includes all class materials; payable to Yellow Door Art Studios. Payment must be received at the time of registration. Registration can be done at the Garvey Senior Activity Center; register early - space is limited! To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tasting

Come join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center for a scrumptious taste of a variety of chocolates for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. We will taste different chocolates and explore how they feel, smell, and look. Attend the Garvey Senior Activity Center’s chocolate tasting and you can become a chocolate connoisseur! It’s not too late to sign up and we have just a few spaces left. The cost per person is $2. Call the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, or sign up with the receptionist.

Painting at Northern

Enjoy the fellowship of friends, food, and fun at our Southern Maryland Wine & Design painting program on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 9:30 a.m. at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Celebrate the spirit of Black History Month and create a beautiful “Woman of Africa” acrylic painting with guidance from a professional instructor. The 16x20 canvases are pre-sketched and supplies are provided with refreshments provided courtesy of the center. No alcohol will be provided nor permitted. The cost is $25 and is made payable to Southern Maryland Wine & Design. The painting design will be on display at the Center. To sign up and pay for the class in advance, visit the front desk. For space availability, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.

Book Chatter

Have you wanted to get back into reading or even explore new genres? The Book Chatter Book Club at the Northern Senior Activity Center is open for new members to join them for reading and discussion. They meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. February’s book is Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham. If you are interested in learning more about Book Chatter’s upcoming reading list and ideas for activities, call 301-4754200, ext. *3103.

Floor Cloth Class

Floor cloths were the earliest form of ﬂoor coverings and today are a medium for artistic expression. Experimental Art group leader, Barbara Ferrante, will lead a class using a pre-primed 22”x33” canvas to create a beautiful, one-of-akind piece of ﬂoor cloth art on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Using paint, stamps, and sponges you can create a design as simple or as complex as you desire. The class starts at 10 a.m. and will continue as long as you need to create your masterpiece. Once your design is complete, it will take 24 hours for the wax to completely cure. The cost of the class is $40 and includes all materials. To sign up and pay for the class in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information regarding this class, call 301-4754200, ext. *3103.

Living Well with Diabetes

Do you or a loved one struggle with controlling diabetes? Have you been recently diagnosed with diabetes and you want to know how to live a healthy lifestyle? This series is for you. Living Well with Diabetes is a 6-week workshop that teaches participants to manage the symptoms of Diabetes by taking control of their health. This workshop is free of charge and attendance at all 6 sessions is highly recommended for best results. Sessions ﬁll up quickly, so register now! The Living Well with Diabetes workshop will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, March 21-April 25, 1:30-4 p.m. To learn more or to register for this program, call 301475-4200, ext. *1063.

Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services Lofﬂer Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, 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.

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The Attempted Oyster Take Over 6/2/1860, Baltimore Sun: Excitement in St. Mary’s County, Md. It was stated a few days ago that John B. Long, Oscar Miles, Geo. H. Morgan, L.W.B. Hutchins and Uriah Tippett*, of Maryland, had obtained warrants from the land ofﬁce at Annapolis for 200,000 acres of lands under the waters immediately surrounding St. Mary’s County and that Benjamin Tippett was engaged in making surveys for the company. This movement seems to have excited much feeling in that county and to have led to violent resistance. The Leonardtown Beacon says: In some sections the people have already taken the law into their own hands, and have pulled up the posts set out in the water to mark the dominion of the company. An agent of the people, we learn, has gone to Annapolis with a view to obtain a copy of the warrant under which the surveys are

being made, and to obtain a record of such of the legislation of the late session of our General Assembly as may have a direct or collateral bearing upon the subject-matter in dispute. A meeting of the citizens of the county was to have been held at Leonardtown on Thursday last to take the subject into consideration, and to determine whether they will “tamely submit to the perversion of a right, heretofore enjoyed in common by all, to individual uses.” The survey, it appears, would divert from public to individual uses the oyster bars and other water privileges in Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent and Potomac rivers and their tributaries. The gentlemen referred to above, however, in order to quiet public excitement, have within a day or two published a card showing that they were doing nothing unusual; that they were proceeding in strict conformity to law

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and to previous usage. They add, however, that to quiet public feeling they have determined not to exercise any further right, and will not execute the warrants from the Land Ofﬁce. 2/16/1867, Baltimore Sun: Affairs in St. Mary’s County. We copy from the Leonardtown Gazette. Hon. Oscar Miles. We learn from a letter recently received from this gentleman that he is now residing in Waverly, Saline Co. Mo. He speaks of favorable terms of the West. (Did things get too hot for him here and that’s why he packed up the whole family and moved to Kansas?). In 1900 he was living at Silver Creek in Cowley County, KS and his occupation was given as “capitalist.”

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*John Bernard Long (1821-1874, son of John Long and Ann Herbert, husband of Sarah Ann Ellis; Oscar Miles (1823-1905— died in KS), son of Richard Henry Miles and Ann Tarlton, husband of Eleanora Gardiner; George H. Morgan (1819-1870), son of Charles Morgan and Mary Ann Hayden, husband of Mary S. Brown; Luke White Barber Hutchins (1825-1881), son of Joshua Hutchins and Caroline Rebecca Barber, husband of Lydia Slye Barber; Uriah Tippett (1803-1866), son of Benjamin Tippett and Eleanor Hayden, husband for (1) Mary Ann Bennett and (2) Susan Rebecca O’Donnell.

February Fun Facts February; the odd month out. Always the short one, known for cold, sometimes dreary days. Like today. I actually like cloudy days, since the sun seems to hurt my eyes so much. I am hoping I never get the nickname that my mother had growing up since she didn’t like the sun: Theda Bara, a silent film sex symbol who was given the nickname “The Vamp” for vampire. My eyes even started to water in the sunlight a few years ago like my mother’s. Oh God, I am turning in to her. Even I, can only take sunless days for so long, more so because of my husband who starts to go stir-crazy if there is no sun. Dreary AND rainy days are especially long for us because of this. Sometimes we just head to a movie. When does pool season start???? But I wondered what are some of the good things about February. Well, the shortness can also be good, because you can look forward to the month’s ending. Leap years are especially fun for my friends who were born on this day. It must be hard on them to always tell people that they only have a birthday every few years, though you always hear them say that they are then much younger than their friends born in the same year. I found several definitions that February means purification from its Latin roots. That sounds right to me. I always think of February as a light blue and white. So, maybe February is the real month to purge and declutter rather than January. This year that works for me, since I didn’t do my Peter Walsh 31 days organizational challenge as I have for the last few years. I might have to start on February 1st and just miss the last few days of organizing due to February’s shortened length. Okay with me.

The Finnish definition for February means “Month of the Pearl”. That seems to tie in with the clean, uncluttered feeling. I might have to wear my pearl necklace throughout the month. Well, it’s not a fulllength pearl necklace, maybe 6 or 7 pearls, but that will be fine. Valentine’s Day of course is right up there with favorite holidays. Oh, which means I better start putting out my Valentine’s decorations then too. For quite a few years my husband and I have attended a wine and chocolate evening at Ingleside Winery, but I don’t think they are having the event this year. We have learned so much about chocolate, the process, and the enjoyment of pairing chocolate with different wines. Purely scientific research you understand. Other best things about February to me are: the day you are reading this, February 2nd, because who doesn’t like that crazy ground hog – even if he does sometimes make us miserable for a few more weeks every few years. Feb. 5th, which would have been my father’s 89th birthday. And February is also known for celebrating past president’s birthdays, Black History Month, and my personal favorite is that the first Saturday of February is “Eat ice cream for breakfast day”. I don’t know about you, but I am already starting to feel happier about February. My mood is lightening whether the sky stays dark or not. So…who is meeting me at Bert’s for a hot fudge sundae on Saturday. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind.

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MHBR No. 103

Thursday, February 2, 2017