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Drug Use Bill May Have Merit Say Health, Law Enforcement Ofﬁcials By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

A bill introduced by a Baltimore County Democrat in the House of Delegates would allow for the use of narcotics under medical supervision by drug addicts and health officials locally say the proposal at least deserves serious consideration given the growing epidemic of heroin and opioid abuse and the corresponding fatal overdoses. The bill sponsored by Del. Dr. Dan Morhaim would allow a community based organization to open such a safe drug consumption facility with the blessing of either the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or a locally operated health department. The bill, if signed into law, would allow consumption of “pre-obtained” narcotics, provide sterile needles and collect used ones for disposal; the facility would also be required to observe drug users to ensure against fatal overdoses and provide encouragement for drug abuse counseling and treatment. Dr. Meena Brewster, chief health officer for St. Mary’s County, said the proposal, though sure to cause controversy because it would shield drug users from prosecution and having their narcotics confiscated in some cases, could be constructive. “The idea is that it increases access to treatment by surrounding these people with encouragement to get treatment,” Brewster said. “It’s a major gap in the opioid crisis.” Health and law enforcement officials have been working overtime to both educate on the effects of drug abuse and arrest and prosecute drug dealers, respectively, but getting addicts treatment has been a failure point in the struggle against opioid addiction, she explained. The needle exchange portion of the proposed law would also help ensure that diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C were not transmitted because of sharing contaminated syringes. “It’s an extremely effective way to combat that,” Brewster said. “The data shows it helps prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis C.” Brewster said it was unclear if such programs actually reduced drug use. “The hard data may be out there,” she told The County Times. “There is data to show that it’s not increasing drug use.” Brewster was not sure if the proposal was a good one but she said it at least deserved serious consideration.

“I think we need to do everything we can to get people to treatment,” Brewster said. “We’ve been doing so many things and this problem keeps growing. “What we need for individual users is treatment.” The latest data from the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shows that there were 918 heroin-related overdose fatalities in 2016; deaths from fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opiate, totaled out to 738 statewide. In Calvert County there were 12 reported heroin-related deaths in 2016 and there were seven such fatalities related to fentanyl, state records show. In St. Mary’s County for the same time period there were six fatalities due to heroin and four fentanyl-related deaths. Despite the large number of overdoses in Calvert, Sheriff Mike Evans said he believed the proposed law could be beneﬁcial. Cognisant of the concerns that drug use safe spaces could be viewed as subsidizing illegal narcotics use, Evans nonetheless said such a program might help save lives. “I see it could help in some circumstances,” Evans said. “If the health department wants it, I’ll support it. “My job in law enforcement is getting it [narcotics] off the streets and I’m doing that, but if they [physicians] say it can help save lives I’m not going to argue with them.” Dr. Laurence Polsky, chief health ofﬁcer for Calvert County, could not be reached for comment as of press time. Morhaim, though a physician, has been a key player in the push to legalize marijuana use in Maryland for medical purposes but that support has also led to his being scrutinized due to his ties to an entity that wanted to grow, process and distribute medical marijuana after the state completed its regulatory framework for establishing permits for such facilities. Morhaim is the clinical director for Doctor’s Orders, a medical marijuana distributor that got a license to operate in Baltimore. Morhaim did not disclose this relationship publicly, though he was deeply involved in shaping the state’s medical marijuana policy. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Cokie Roberts talks “Resilience and Resistance: Coping in Hard Times”

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March 8, 7:00 p.m. Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center Political commentator for NPR’s “Morning Edition” and ABC News. Roberts is included in the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, and considered by the American Women in Radio and Television to be one of the ﬁfty greatest women in broadcasting history. Books for sale and signing to follow the event This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, visit www.smcm.edu

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Sen. Cardin To Speak On College Students Turned To Counseling, Coloring Relations With Russia Book Post Election Maryland Senator Ben Cardin will discuss “U.S. – Russia Relations” in the Auerbach Auditorium at St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s St. Mary’s Hall on Friday, March 3 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Presented by the Center for the Study of Democracy, this event is free of charge and open to the public. Described by the Associated Press as, “emerging as a leading Democratic critic of the president’s foreign policy,” Senator Cardin has a deep interest in foreign affairs and has worked across party lines to further our national security and protect universal human rights. He has fought to ensure that anti-corruption, transparency and respect for human rights are integrated into our foreign policy. Senator Cardin has called for the creation of an independent, nonpartisan commission to comprehensively investigate alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. “General Flynn’s resignation does not obviate the need for a broad investigation into Russia’s interference into the 2016 election and this administration’s opaque relationship with the Kremlin” he said. “I have significant questions about what President Trump knew about Mr. Flynn’s communications with Russia and when he knew it.”

Ben Cardin was first elected to the Senate in 2006 and he currently serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He is a senior member of the Environment & Public Works Committee (EPW) and Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee. He also serves on the Senate Finance Committee (SFC). The Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) explores contemporary and historical issues associated with the ideas of democracy, liberty and justice in national and international contexts. It supports research that enhances our understanding of liberal democracy and its critics. CSD facilitates activities that strengthen democracy and the rule of law; enhance security and individual freedoms; invigorate the civil society; encourage free enterprise; and increase economic, environmental, educational and cultural equity. St. Mary’s College of Maryland, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,700 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland.

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A coloring book available for students attending St. Mary’s College of Maryland apparently grew in popularity as a means of dealing with post presidential-election stress. “Since the election we have noticed an up-tick in the use of counseling services, especially walk-in hours,” according to a statement from Kyle Bishop, executive director of the college’s wellness center and director of Counseling and Psychological Services. “We have given away an increased number of coloring books to students as a tool to manage post-election and end-of-semester stress.” Bishop also stated that: “Students are using walk-in [counseling] hours to process their emotions regarding the election and form a plan to manage their emotions moving forward.” Bishop was quoted in a release from a New York City-based media relations group. Michael Bruckler, spokesperson for the college, said Bishop’s statement was not cleared with college administration but accurately reflected the mood on campus among some students after the election in November. “There was an immediate increase [in demand for counseling services and the coloring book],” Bruckler said. “Since then it’s leveled off.”

In majority-Republican St. Mary’s County, the college, a public honors institution and part of the state university system, has long been seen as a bastion of liberal ideology. In the aftermath of the election of political underdog Donald Trump to the office of president, students held a unity march to express the belief that despite political differences between them, the students still comprised a campus community. But campus life was marred by an act of vandalism after the election at the U.S. Post Office located at the college in which the nation’s flag was desecrated by shredding. The act, which college officials blamed on students after an internal investigation, was denounced by the college’s president Tuajuanda Jordan. The college first announced the coloring book back in September of last year as “promoting the wellness services offered through the college’s Wellness Center,” a release from the college states. The college stated that the coloring book was issued to each incoming freshmen student. The coloring book depicts scenes from the college. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Liquor Board Opposes Licenses For Art Houses, Salons By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Bills making their way through the legislative process in Annapolis would allow for establishments showing pieces of art as well as beauty salons the ability to get licenses to serve alcohol, but the Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County opposes both proposed new laws. Both the St. Mary’s County Licensed Beverage Association and the Community Alcohol Coalition have also voiced their opposition to the bill. Theodore Bellavoine, chair of the county’s alcohol beverage board, wrote in a missive to Del. Dereck Davis, chair of the Economic Matters Committee expressing the board’s opposition to HB 526 and HB 538 over concerns of alcohol proliferation. “Opening a license to the beauty salons alone has the potential to increase the number of alcoholic beverage licenses in St. Mary County by 40 to 50 percent,” Bellavoine wrote. “The definition of what an ‘Art Establishment’ is, is so broad, it is hard to determine the percentage of increase.” Bellavoine noted in his letter dated Feb. 16 that the beverage board had previously

supported a bill that would have allowed licenses for art establishments operating in the corporate limits of Leonardtown, which is one of 22 state-designated arts and entertainment districts in Maryland. Beauty salon licensing had been proposed to the beverage board in years past and had been rejected “based on concerns that allowing such licensing would open the door to other non-alcohol based industries and flooding St. Mary’s County with alcohol availability.” This was “a direct affront to the construction of the Alcohol Beverage Article, which is to ‘foster and promote temperance,’” Bellavoine wrote. The bills were proffered by St. Mary’s County legislative delegation and received a majority support vote from the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County at their Jan. 24 meeting. Commissioner John O’Connor was the lone opposition vote. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Commission for People with Disabilities to Present Annual Awards Program The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, in cooperation with the Commission for People with Disabilities, will once again present the annual Awards program. The program was instituted to celebrate contributions made by individuals and businesses in our community and to raise public awareness regarding persons with disabilities. Award categories include: Volunteer   Candidate should demonstrate exceptional efforts on the behalf of the disabled community through volunteering time and energy.  Notable Employer Candidate should demonstrate exceptional effort in advancing employment and/ or volunteer opportunities to persons with disabilities.  Care Partner Award  Candidate must be a direct care provider, either paid or volunteer that advocates for and empowers individuals with disabilities, allowing for increased self-esteem and community inclusion.

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Hearing Set On Business Tax Credit NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will conduct a public hearing in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Chesapeake Building, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Maryland, on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 beginning at 9:05 a.m., for the purpose of receiving public comment on a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 267 of the Code of St. Mary’s County, Maryland (Article XXIX. - PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR NEW OR EXPANDING BUSINESS). The proposed Ordinance would grant a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on any property owned or leased by a new or expanding business that creates ten (10) or more full-time jobs in an industry targeted for expansion by the St. Mary’s County Economic Development Commission. Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available at the St. Mary’s County Depart-

ment of Economic Development, 23114 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, Maryland, and under “Public Hearing Notices” at http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/. Any reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities should be requested by contacting the St. Mary’s County Public Information Ofﬁcer at (301) 475-4200, Ext. *1342. The Commissioners invite public comments and participation. Comments on the proposed Ordinance may be received at or before 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2017, addressed to: Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 or to csmc@stmarysmd.com. Note that as a result of the evidence and comments made at the public hearing, amendments may be made to the proposed Ordinance. Commissioners of St. Mary’s County

L I From Chris Kaselemis, Director, Department of Economic Development S T I Hearing Scheduled For Lexington N Park Master Plan Corrections GNotice is hereby given that the Commis- Citizens are encouraged to attend and sioners of St. Mary’s County will hold a participate in the public hearing. P Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 28, Copies of the proposed maps are avail2017 beginning at 6:30 PM in the Chesa- able in the Department of Land Use and R peake Building located at 41770 Baldridge Growth Street in Leonardtown, Maryland to Management, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive I consider: Leonardtown, MD 20650 and at www.stC1) Correction of a mistake on page 2-20: marysmd.com. Written comments may be submitted on Concept Land Uses in the Lex- or before March 7, 2017 to: Commissioners E 2015 ington Park Development District of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, LeonPlan; ardtown, MD 20650. :2) Master Correction of a mistake on “Great Any reasonable accommodation for perCorridor Development Strat- sons with disabilities should be requested $ Mills egy” in the Lexington Park Develop- by contacting the St. Mary’s County Pubment District Master Plan; lic Information Ofﬁcer at (301) 475-4200, 23) Correction of a mistake on Figure *1342. Concept Land Use in the Note that as a result of the evidence and 1 PC-2:2015 Lexington Park Development District comments made at the public hearing, Plan; and amendments may be made to the pro94) Master Recommendation to the Commission- posed maps. of St. Mary’s County to adopt FigCommissioners of St. Mary’s County , ers ure I-2: From Bill Hunt, Deputy Director, Land LPDD Zoning in the Lexing9Proposed Use and Growth Management ton Park Development District Master Plan. 0 Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders can’t be wrong! 0

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County Residents Die In Police: Child Abuse Victim Charles County Crashes May Have Brain Injury By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Two St. Mary’s County men died last week in crashes in which both were operating motorcycles on Charles County roads, police reported. Both men, Joseph Warren Bryant II, 27, of Mechanicsville and Nathan William Guterry, 25, of Lexington Park, died within hours of each other in unrelated crashes, according to police reports. Bryant was killed on Route 301at about 4:19 p.m. at the intersection with Sadie Lane in La Plata when, according to police and witness statements, he and the motorcycle he was operating collided with a Ford Sport Trac driven by Sandra Kay Goldsmith, a La Plata resident. Preliminary state police reports stated that Bryant was seen driving at an excessive speed when the collision occurred; Goldsmith was turning left from northbound Route 301 onto Sadie Lane when Bryant’s southbound motorcycle struck her vehicle. Bryant was declared dead at the scene; police found that his driving license was suspended.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. Three hours later, on Leonardtown Road at Webbs Place in Hughesville, Guterry was killed when his EX500 Kawasaki motorcycle crashed into a guardrail and sent him ﬂying from the vehicle. Police say Guterry was traveling southbound when he failed to properly negotiate a curve in the roadway before striking the guardrail. Guterry was also pronounced dead on the scene, state police reported. Police said that witnesses saw that Guterry was in the company of other motorcycles traveling at high rates of speed and weaving in and out of trafﬁc miles north of where the collision occurred. While alcohol is not believed to be a cause of the crash, driver error and speed are, police reported. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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A man who has been charged with violently shaking a 3-year-old child left in his care faces charges of assault and seconddegree child abuse, while the victim in the case is believed to have suffered a brain injury and remains in critical condition. Elijah Holmes, Jr., 22, of Lexington Park, remains incarcerated at the county’s adult detention center. Sheriff’s detectives became involved when they received a call for a possible child abuse case taken at the Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata Feb. 10. Detectives learned that the child was in Holmes’ care — he was the boyfriend of the child’s mother — and that the child had sustained life-threatening injuries while he was with Holmes. “The defendant admitted while watching the victim he and his brother began playing too rough as a result of the child’s actions” charging documents ﬁled against Holmes

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St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Incident Briefs Vice/Narcotics Arrests St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detectives were notified of a possible fraudulent prescription being passed at a Charlotte Hall pharmacy. Detectives arrived and detained suspect Daniel Ligolo Ongele (Age 27 of Upper Marlboro, MD) who attempted to obtain “Promethazine/Codeine syrup.” He was found to be in possession of a USB thumb drive and a cellular phone, both of which were seized pending a forensic analysis. He was charged with “Attempting to obtain Promethazine/Codeine by fraud” and “Identity Theft”. Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Vice/ Narcotics detectives identiﬁed Gregory Trmyne Shingles aka “6-9” (Age 31 of Mechanicsville, MD) as a distributor of cocaine in the King Kennedy Estates neighborhood. Undercover purchases of cocaine were conducted by detectives and suspect Shingles was indicted. Detectives observed suspect Shingles conducting a drug transaction on Independence Drive before being stopped by a uniformed patrol deputy. Suspect Shingles discarded a plastic bag under a parked vehicle and, when recovered, it was found to contain 45 individual baggies of “crack” cocaine. The cocaine was valued at nearly $1,000. Also recovered were 2 cellular phones, over $300 in cash and a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.

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read. “The defendant admitted the victim’s actions made him angry… he picked up the victim from the ground and began to shake him aggressively.” Holmes The victim appeared to become “lifeless,” according to charging documents and it was then that Holmes called the child’s mother for help. The child was eventually transported to the hospital, police said.

St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Vice/ Narcotics detectives identiﬁed James Wesley Hughes (Age 28 of Lexington Park) as a distributor of “oxycodone”. Multiple undercover purchases of “oxycodone” were

made and suspect Hughes was indicted and subsequently arrested. He was originally held in a “No Bond” status. Francis Xavier Hill aka “Opossum” (Age 47 of Lexington Park) was indicted after undercover purchases of cocaine were conducted by Vice/Narcotics detectives. He was also charged with “Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine”. He was originally held without bond. Javar Charles Nolan (Age 30 of Mechanicsville, MD) was indicted on multiple additional felony charges based on a search and seizure warrant executed on a Leonardtown residence. As a result of the execution of that warrant, a quantity of heroin packaged for sale was recovered. Jefferson Canallero Cabral (Age 18 of California, MD) was indicted and arrested for “Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute”. Heather Jeanette Dickerson (Age 46 of Mechanicsville, MD) was served an indictment for “Possession of Oxycodone with the Intent to Distribute”. Gina Marie Krouse-Boswell (Age 32 of Prince Frederick, MD) was served an indictment for multiple counts of “Attempting to Obtain Oxycodone by Fraud”. Durez Lindell Creek (Age 28 of Lexington Park) was served an indictment for “Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute”.

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Sports

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Building D.C.’s Wall

Quarterback. Center in hockey. Pitcher. Point guard. These are the great orchestrators of the major sports, the conductors of athletic symphonies. The best at each position are mesmerizing, must-watch performers. Look away at your own risk. Elite quarterbacks command the huddle, manipulate at the line of scrimmage, satisfy a demanding cast of offensive specialists and drop wicked, under-duress passes into tight windows with the game on the line. I’m talking about Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees. Centers lead, glide through traffic, control the power play, score and feather passes to snipers on either wing. My personal favorite is the elegant and cerebral Nicklas Backstrom. Sidney Crosby? No. Wrong town. Wrong writer. Pitchers…what can you say, eh? They put the ball in play and rip pitches that vary in velocity and defy physics. The best control tempo, are masters of situational baseball and are capable of reaching a higher gear, bulldog mode if you will, in high-leverage situations. Example? Max Scherzer. And then there’s my favorite: point guards. In youth basketball, the first thing you need is a kid with handles, right? Those same dribbling wizards are soon breaking presses in middle school and high school. Point guards rule the college game. In the NBA, where dominant, back-to-the-basket bigs have nearly gone the way of the dinosaurs, guards power the universal, spread, drive-and-dish, three-point shot offenses. Point guards advance the ball, control pace, combat stagnation, run sets, gets shots for teammates or create their own when required. For avid sports fans, watching an elite point guard work is a delicious four-course dish of jaw-dropping athleticism, unselfishness, high cerebral function and diversity of basketball skill. You see where this is going. Know that I do so with great trepidation. Merely suggesting that the Washington Wizards, behind the oh…so…sexy play of John Freakin’ Wall, will contend in the Eastern Conference will likely cause a karmic apocalypse (this being D.C. sports and all). But that’s what I’m doing. True story: The Washington Bullets winning the 1978 NBA championship is my first

sports memory. It’s very faint, but I remember the Bullets celebrating after beating the Seattle SuperSonics in Game 7. Fast-forward 39 years (gulp), and I’m sports-meditating in my man cave. Contemplating the Wizards’ recent epic heater, I reach this conclusion: This is the best Washington basketball team in nearly four decades. They are legitimate Conference contenders. Yep, in the immortal words of the Star Trek voice-over, I just boldly went where no Washington basketball fan has gone since the Carter administration. After a 2-8 start under new coach Scott Brooks, this looked like another lost season for Washington. Then Wall found another gear, his teammates blended together like Nawlins gumbo and the Wizards, the Washington Wizards, rose from the Eastern Conference’s abysmal depths to its upper crust. Wall is playing the best basketball of his career and is arguably the league’s best pure point guard. His progression is undeniable, even if it wasn’t always consistent. The first overall pick in 2010, Wall has always been a stat-stuffer: Scoring 16-20 points, dropping 8-10 assists and recording two steals is a routine night. But in his first six seasons, Wall was plagued by injuries, a poor supporting cast, inconsistent shooting, an uncontrolled on-count recklessness and a mopey attitude unbecoming a team leader. No more. Wall, still just 26, is averaging career highs in points (22.8), assists (10.2) and steals (2.1) per game. He’s smiling more, attacking relentlessly and doing what he does better than anyone: see the floor and find open teammates in a most unselfish and completely refreshing way in this score-first generation. But it’s the winning that matters most and those hopeless 2-8 Wizards are now 31-24 at the All-Star break. The short: It took several years to build this John Wall. He stopped. He started. He broke down and was rebooted. Now he’s just balling. The patience – he with himself and the organization with him – was worth it. It’s a nice reminder that with a little faith – in ourselves and from the right supporting cast - we can all travel the imperfect journey to becoming our inner All-Star. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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Forwards: #87 Denis Kuzminov Team: St. Mary’s Ryken I Games Played: 13 Points: 30 (12 Goals; 18 Assists) Other Honors: All-MAPHL First Team; All-WCAC First Team

Forwards: #63 Jacob O’Hara Team: St. Mary’s Ryken I Games Played: 14 Points: 22 (13 Goals; 9 Assists) Other Honors: All-WCAC Honorable Mention

#33 Bryce Leger Team: Leonardtown Games Played: 12 Points: 21 (12 Goals; 9 Assists) #44 Shane Gregan Team: St. Mary’s Ryken I Games Played: 14 Points: 23 (11 Goals; 12 Assists) Other Honors: All-WCAC Second Team Defenders: #74 Jacob Pilkerton Team: St. Mary’s Ryken I Games Played: 14 Points: 13 (5 Goals; 9 Assists) Other Honors: All-WCAC Second Team #36 Myles Mayshark-Hamlin Team: Leonardtown Games Played: 14 Points: 19 (6 Goals; 13 Assists) Goalie: #2 Matthew Corolla Team: Leonardtown Games Played: 12 (539 Minutes) Total Goals Allowed: 44 Goals Allowed Per Game Average: 3.67

#42 Matthew Williams Team: St. Mary’s Ryken II Games Played: 16 Points: 16 (10 Goals; 6 Assists) #22 Nick Burch Team: Leonardtown Games Played: 12 Points: 14 (9 Goals; 5 Assists) Defenders: #5 Andrew Williams Team: St. Mary’s Ryken I Games Played: 14 Points: 7 (2 Goals; 5 Assists) #89 Mason Gibbs Team: Leonardtown Games Played: 12 Points: 7 (2 Goals; 5 Assists) Goalie: #37 Bryce Travers Team: St. Mary’s Ryken I & II Games Played: 18 (751 Minutes) Total Goals Allowed: 73 Goals Allowed Per Game Average: 4.32 These teams are based on performance within the MSHL, MAPHL and cumulative season statistics.

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Mouton shot 6-of-8 from the floor to tally 13 of his 22 points in the first 20 minutes while the Seahawks converted 58.1-percent of their shots in staking a 10-point lead at the break. St. Mary’s maintained a double-digit lead through the first four minutes of the second half before the Knights began to chip away at the deficit. Southern Virginia used a 16-4 run sparked by back-to-back three-pointers from sophomore guard Kellen Winslow (Ventura, Calif./Buena) to erase a 12-point deficit and tie the game, 56-56, at 11:04. The game went back-and-forth as neither team could hold more than a three-point spread until Mouton notched seven points in a 9-2 push which returned a five-point advantage to the Seahawks at 2:21. Four points from first-year center Tyler McCreadie (North Bend, Wash./Mount Si) and a triple from first-year guard Sam Armstrong (Buena Vista, Va./Parry McCluer) gave Southern Virginia a 76-74 lead with 51 seconds left in the game. However, first-year guard Matt Ayoub (Fairfax, Va./W.T. Woodson) came through with his third three-pointer of the day to pull the Seahawks within 78-77 40 seconds later. The Knights sealed the win by going 4-of-4 at the free throw line in the final 10 seconds. Inside the Box Score Four Seahawk players scored in double digits, highlighted by Mouton’s 22 points as he finished shooting 8-of-11 from the floor and 6-of-8 from the charity stripe. He also added three steals and three rebounds. Ayoub finished with 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including a perfect 3-of-3 from downtown, while chipping in three steals. Junior wing LaVonte Sanders (Upper Marlboro, Md./Wise) came up with a dozen points, a team-best five boards, and two steals as Sanders shot 5-of-8 from the field. Junior forward Chris Craft, Jr. (Waldorf, Md./Westlake) chipped in 10 points, four caroms, and three steals.

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Breast Cancer Survivors Group Honors Leader

It’s a matter of the heart for the Sisters at Heart, a local cancer survivor group. In honor of their leader, Roberta Kieliger of La Plata, the group mobilized to create a scholarship in her name at the College of Southern Maryland. Because of Kieliger’s interest in women’s health care and the goals of the support group she founded 10 years ago, the Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship was designed to benefit students in the healthcare field, with a preference to students who are cancer survivors or family members of those who have battled cancer.

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Kieliger has reached the age of 81, even after a struggle with breast cancer. She’s been married for 62 years. “I’ve had a full life,” she said from her home during a telephone interview Feb. 15. “I can’t complain.” The journey has been awesome. The reason it has been awesome is because of the people.” Kieliger is in the last weeks of her life due to MDS, a bone marrow disorder. She is under hospice care at home. “We’ve [Sisters at Heart members] all had breast cancer, and we’ve all been in and out of the hospital. Our whole mission is to support health care,” said Nila Toribio-Straka, one of Kieliger’s Sisters at Heart friends, explaining the scholarship’s focus. Toribio-Straka also explained why Kieliger’s friends wanted to go to such lengths to honor Kieliger’s contributions to the community. “She’s just been a great one. Her personality is meek and mild … She doesn’t like to take credit for all she’s done.”

Roberta Kieliger, far right in front, visits at her home in La Plata with the first two recipients of the Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship, from left in front, Pilar Gonzales and Emily DiToto, with her husband, Bob Kieliger by her side, joined by, in back from left, Cindy Beck, Kieliger’s daughter; Sisters at Heart members Susan Wilborne and Nila Toribio-Straka; Harry Fraunfelder, the initial donor to the scholarship; and CSM Director of Development Chelsea Brown.

The creation of the Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship was an expression of respect and love that overwhelmed Kieliger, Kieliger said from her home last week. “To think that they thought enough of me to set up the scholarship … It’s quite amazing,” she said with emotion, struggling to find her words. Toribio-Straka worked with the CSM development office to set up the scholarship. The initial funding came from Harry Frauenfelder, a good friend of Kieliger’s. The scholarship was awarded Feb. 2 to its first two recipients, Emily DiToto of Waldorf and Pilar Gonzales of St. Leonard. One week later, DiToto and Gonzales had the chance to meet Kieliger at her home. “That was impactful for everyone,” Toribio-Straka said. Gonzales said she had never been awarded anything like a scholarship before, and she was very grateful for a chance to meet the woman for whom the scholarship was

created. “All my life I will remember,” Gonzales said. “I’ve been very blessed. She’s a very nice lady.” “Meeting Mrs. Kieliger was a rare opportunity to put a face to a scholarship for my education,” DiToto said. “Many scholarship recipients don’t have the chance to meet the donors, but meeting Mrs. Kieliger made it personal and I feel connected to her.” Kieliger described that meeting and how much it meant to her. She noted that one of the recipients described some serious financial challenges in her family. “So, the scholarship came at an opportune time,” Kieliger said. “It really makes you feel like it was a wonderful gift my friends had given me … I’m amazed. I feel like I am very blessed.” From College of Southern Maryland

CSM Online Scholarship Finder Opens Feb. 20 College of Southern Maryland students who would like to apply for scholarship funding for the 2017-2018 academic year can apply online using the Scholarship Finder starting Feb. 20. Some scholarships have a March 31 priority deadline; however, most scholarships have a May 31 deadline. Students applying for CSM Foundation Scholarships are required to complete

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Sisters, Educators and Community Leaders By Dick Myers Staff Writer

Janice Walthour and Elfreda Mathis are sisters, the only children of Fred and Jeanette (Thompson) Talbert. But they are linked by more than that. From segregated schools in St. Mary’s County they each had amazingly parallel and successful careers in education and today remain passionate about children. The Talbert girls were born a year apart on their grandparents’ farm in Valley Lee. Their father worked on the base and their mother was a business woman, running her own beauty salon from homes in alley Lee and then in Carver Heights, the segregated community for black workers on the base. Education was a big message in the Talbert household. “My father from the time I can remember said, ‘You are going to college,” Walthour said. Mathis added that their father said, “You girls ae going to grow up and become women.” He said they may get married and may have happy mar-

riage, but he insisted “I want you both to be able to take care of yourself.” Their mother’s influence was in her love of reading which she passed on to her daughters. “Mom was an avid reader,” Walthour said. Mathis said their mother left home at the age of 11 to go to Washington to attend boarding school. There she stayed at the home of Kelly Miller, a renowned professor at Howard University. The professor had a large book collection, but he told the young girl not to read certain ones. Mathis said she did so anyway, hiding them under the covers at night “I was always the teacher. I taught her,” Mathis said, pointing to her sister who was always a year behind her in school. She was required to go to first grade in consecutive years so she said she became the teacher to the younger kids in the class. The sisters initially went to St. Peter Claver School but transferred to Jarboes-

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ville School. Mathis can rattle off the name of each teacher she had in the segregated Jarboesville School and then at George Washington Carver School. She particularly remembers Miss Beulah Bennett. “She was no nonsense. She had order,” Mathis said. Walthour agreed about the teachers, who would become role models for the future educators. It was an era of so-called “Separate but Equal.” While the teachers might have been equal their abilities the facilities, books and supplies were another matter, with the black schools getting the handme-downs. It was something Mathis would later experience as a principal. For kids growing up, life in Carver Heights was “wonderful” according to Walthour. The community was safe. Kids could roam around, even into the nearby woods. They played all sorts of games such as pick up sticks and jumping jacks. It was like an idyllic small town life. “We always felt protected,” said Walthour. The black USO as located in their neighborhood (the white one was in the whiteonly Flalttops development), so there were additional recreational opportunities for the kids there. The girls went off to Morgan State College, again a year apart. Mathis arrived just

as the Civil Rights Movement had intensified on campus. There was picketing the year before at a nearby movie theater, shopping center and residential neighborhood. The Talberts could attend college through some scholarship money and through National Defense Loans, the predecessor to the current Pell Grants. Both sisters belong to the Morgan Alumni Association and remain loyal to their school “It was a great school,” Mathis said. She had originally as a child wanted to go to UCLA but that changed when she was taken by the parents of a friend to the unveiling of the Frederick Douglass memorial on the Morgan campus. Mathis said the then-president of the college always said, “A Morgan graduate waits for no one. We are educating you to make a difference.” As history would predict, Mathis graduated from Morgan and went to George Washington University to get her Master’s Degree and Walthour followed right behind her the next year. Mathis got her degree in Elementary Education and Walthour in Reading. Walthour went on to get her doctorate. With her degree in hand, Mathis secured a job at Piney Point Elementary School in 1967, the first full year of integration in

Thursday, February 23, 2017 St. Mary’s County. She said she was extremely lucky in getting a combined third and fourth grade class that proved to be no trouble. “The transition was not difficult,” she said of integration. Mathis professional career took her from Piney Point, to a learning resource teacher, to the central office and then to principal at Ridge Elementary School for 12 years and Lexington Park Elementary School for 13 years. Meanwhile, Walthour’s first job back in the county was also at Lexington Park Elementary, where she taught second grade. After several years, she transferred to Piney Point. She moved to Hawaii for two years and when she came back she as again assigned to the school where her sister started. She ended her career as principal of George Washington Carver Elementary School for 15 years, transitioning the school from the former location in her old neighborhood to a new facility off Great Mills Road. Just as in the Separate but Equal days, Mathis said she had to fight to get for Lexington Park Elementary what the other schools had. She was particularly an advocate for relocating trailers in the front of the school to a better location. The sisters have been extremely active in their retirement. Walthour was recently elected president of the t. May’s County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Before that she chaired the NAACP’s education committee and her sister was a member. Walthour worked tirelessly with the school system to improve the minority education gap and hiring of minority teachers.

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In addition to her work with the NAACP, Mathis made an unsuccessful bid for county commissioner and has recently been busy taking care of her ill husband. The sisters were asked about that education gap. Walthour said she would like to see teachers not only teach to their subject matter, but also the necessary social skills for their students to succeed. She agreed there definitely is a difference between now and when she and Elfreda were going to school. Then, the community was close knit and everybody was respectful. Both sisters were principals at schools with high turnover due to the base and also the inability of low-income people to get good jobs. Mathis said the turnover at Lexington Park was 50 percent. She said programs that worked in her school were often eliminated when the grant money ran out. Walthour said there is some character education in the schools. But she added, “It is never sustained.” Mathis blamed the series of mandatory tests for creating an atmosphere of teaching to a lower bar instead of a higher one. She said with President Ronald Reagan’s espousal of the tenants in the book “National Risk,” the standards have been aimed at students entering the workforce instead of those going on to higher education. Black History Month, which ends this week, is about the legacy of African-American pioneers. These two sisters and educators left their imprint and legacy on the St. Mary’s County schools in its integration era and continue to do so today with their community involvement. dickmyers@countytimes.net Photos by Mike Batson

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Dawn Brotherton is a recently-retired Air Force colonel, wife, mother-of-two teenage daughters, a Girl Scout leader, and a talented author as well! This is your opportunity to come meet Dawn in person as she will be signing books from her Lady Tigers’ Youth Fiction Series, as well as copies from the Jackie Austin Mystery Series, during our First Friday event. Other books will be offered including the special pub-

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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.

Fred Gibbs Johnson, Jr. Fred Gibbs Johnson, Jr. 48, of Hanover, PA, entered God’s eternal care, Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his home. Born May 1, 1968 in San Bernardino, CA, he was the son of Fred G. Johnson, Sr. and Se Hwa Abramowitz and the step son of Sandra (Wible) Johnson. Fred was a veteran of the United States Navy. While in the Navy, Fred was presented many citations. In 1991 he received a letter of commendation. Petty Officer Johnson established himself at the top crypto-linguistic level in the Spanish language for a Security Group Activity with the Navy. For the last five years Fred worked in the Hanover Hospital Emergency room as a service advocate. The friends he made there were a grand work family. Because of his linguistic skills, the doctors had to call on him at times for help with patients. Fred was fluent in five languages. Fred’s laugh set him apart when you met him. One of his favorite places to go in Hanover was a quaint coffee shop called Merlin’s, where he found many friendships. He was an excellent pianist, playing Chopin, music from movies like ‘Titanic’, ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and ‘Char-

lie Brown’ as well as many other styles of music with ease. He attended school in St. Mary’s County and graduated in 1986 from Leonardtown High School. His family members and friends from all over were deeply saddened to hear of his abrupt passing. In addition to his father, mother, and step mother, Fred is survived by one sister, Linda Baker (Don), many cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by one sister, Sandy Johnson. He will be truly missed by his longtime friend and ‘rock’ of 15 years, Kathy Wyatt. Fred was very much like his father, very giving and very smart – he will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank everyone from all over the United States and abroad for their kind words, memories and condolences. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.

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In Remembrance

Loretta Marie “Aunt Ree” Combs Rule Loretta Marie “Aunt Ree” Combs Rule, 92 of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD passed away February 8, 2017 in Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. Born February 27, 1924 in Valley Lee, MD. She was the daughter of the late Margaret Lucille Redman Combs and Franklin Combs, Sr. She was married to the late Dana Hansford Rule who passed away on September 6, 1982. “Aunt Ree” is survived by her nieces and nephews, Margaret M. Kesselring, E. Shelby Bokman, Nancy Courage, Michael Combs, John, Combs, and Brenda Guy, Great nieces and nephews, Mark Kesselring, Michael Kesselring, Wanda Florence, Christopher Courage, William Courage, Kelly Courage Clark, Donna Marie Combs, William David Combs, Michael Combs, Cheryl Combs, Janet Combs, Steven Todd Combs, James Combs, David Combs, Joseph Combs, Brian Combs, Vanessa, Jennifer, Richard Combs, Michael Cullison, Christine Cullison and Joseph Cullison. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, W. Clayton Combs, Louis M. Combs, Franklin E. Combs, T. Lester Combs, J. Earl Combs, Joseph F. Combs, John R. Combs, P. Jenifer Combs, Michael H. Combs, Margaret Combs Cullison, Lucy Loretta Combs and Rose Celeste Combs. “Aunt Ree” graduated from Holy Name Academy in Albany, NY, she worked for Kline’s Department Store in sales. She enjoyed cooking, miscellaneous crafts, needle point and cross stitching. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 13, 2017 from 9:00am TO 10:00am IN THE Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 10:30AM in St. George Catholic Church, Valley Lee with Father John Nguyen ofﬁciating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: David Combs, Joseph Combs, James Combs, Richard Combs, Brian Combs and Joseph Combs, Jr. In lieu of ﬂowers Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Judith Rosemary Rubcich Judith Rosemary Rubcich, 74, of Hollywood, MD passed away on February 15, 2017 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 17, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to the late Charles W. Ellis and Edith I. Fennell. Judith was an excellent and personable car saleswoman. She was tenacious and had a special talent enabling her to sell

many cars. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach. Her family and pets were her greatest love, and she enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. Judith is survived by her children, Michelle Levin (Michael) of Hollywood, MD and Deborah Diedrich (Mark) of Hollywood, MD; her siblings: Diane Longo (Joe) of LaPlata, MD and Clayton Ellis (Lynn) of Baden, MD; her grandchildren: Bridgette Diedrich, Hunter Levin and Ritchie Gibson; four great grandchildren; and her extended family and friends, especially Robert Wesley Greenway. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by Anthony Michael Rubcich, Brian Ellis and Eddie Ellis. Family will receive friends for Judith’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando at 2:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to MedStar Washington Hospital Center Cancer Institute, 110 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Waltraud Marguerite Nelson Waltraud Marguerite Nelson, 80, of Great Mills, MD passed away February 15, 2017 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC with her husband at her side. She was born on September 19, 1936 in Germany to the late Michael and Genoveva Henges Orth. In 1957 she married her beloved husband, Charles Henry Nelson in Germany. Together they celebrated over 59 wonderful years of marriage. She was an excellent cook and prepared many delicious meals. She enjoyed playing BINGO, croqueting and knitting. In addition to her beloved husband, Charles, Waltraud is also survived by her children, Josef, Maire Luise; her siblings: Willi Henges, Inge Lausberg, Lore Enxmann, Heiz Henges and Rantae Baun Henges; and her step-children: Charles Ray Nelson and Rosemary Jallah, Shirley Yates, Louise Cheese, Michael Nelson, Eric Nelson, Louis Price and Lee Price. Also survived by a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. . She is preceded in death by her parents and step-son, Joseph Nelson. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., with a Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

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A Letter to the Editor Don’t Duplicate Antibiotic Regulations in Maryland Maryland Farm Bureau and Maryland’s livestock producers recognize the serious problem of antibiotic resistance due to over-prescription. Our farmers have been voluntarily cooperating with veterinarians and public policy makers in developing policies and procedures to address the use of antibiotics in livestock production. Two Food and Drug Administration regulations addressing this problem took effect on January 1, 2017. One rule removes the usage of antibiotics for animal growth-promotion purposes. The other regulation requires veterinary oversight of drugs designated as medically important that are used to treat sick animals. Maryland’s livestock producers are moving forward cooperatively to address this serious health care challenge. The transference vectors in livestock production have been addressed by regulations through the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Maryland Department of the Environment. Our livestock producers comply with all requirements of their concentrated animal feeding operation permits, including sanitation and the proper management of wastewater and manure disposal.

The “Keep Antibiotics Effective Act of 2017” is proposed legislation intended to make Maryland law more restrictive than the new FDA regulations Maryland Farm Bureau opposes these bills (HB 602 and SB 422) as they would create several direct conflicts with the FDA regulations. Furthermore, the FDA regulations have only been in effect for six weeks, which is insufficient time to expect measurable results that would warrant the development of additional regulations. This Act creates a conflict with the definition of disease prevention and will restrict a livestock producer from using common disease prevention methods to administer proper animal husbandry and maintain a healthy heard. Because the federal regulation eliminates over-the-counter antibiotic use, these bills are not necessary and if enacted would actually cause more livestock sickness outbreaks. These additional outbreaks would also increase antibiotic resistance as more sick animals would have to be treated thus leading to more opportunities of resistant bacteria to enter the food chain. Chuck Fry, President, Maryland Farm Bureau

Pet of the Week MEET Cersei

My name is Cersei. I am about a year and a half. I came to Feral Cat Rescue with a litter of kittens. My kittens were adopted long ago but I am still looking for a home. Everyone wants kittens. I am hoping someone will consider me. I enjoy being petted. I jump up into my foster mom’s lap when I want love. I will even roll on my back and expose my belly to bask in the moment. I wasn’t like this at first. It took a while because I wasn’t sure I could trust her. If you give me a chance and are patient with me, I am sure that I will be just as loving with you. I live with many other cats and get along just fine. If you want two cats, I have a friend named Elijah. You can see me on most Saturdays and Sundays at the Petco in California between 11 and 3. You can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org I have been spayed, microchipped, dewormed, combo tested for aids and feline leukemia and I have been given a rabies vaccine and two distemper vaccines. My adoption fee is $125 to cover these costs.

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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.

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Hospital Hosts Second Art of Healing Exhibit Two Southern Maryland Known Artists Featured

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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is currently hosting an art show by two Southern Maryland known artists, Gerry Wood and Pamela Callen. Their artwork is the latest in an ongoing Art of Healing Gallery exhibit located in the hospital’s Atrium dining area for associates, visitors and community members to enjoy. Lifelong art enthusiast, Gerry Wood primarily paints in watercolors and also enjoys acrylics and collage. Gerry’s studio doubles as a classroom where she enjoys teaching her art students all that she has learned through her own studies. “To me, learning and growing as an artist are as much a priority as the painting process itself,” said Gerry. Pamela Callen’s world travels and fondness of Southern Maryland often inspire her to create impressionistic style artwork

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with vivid color and movement, abstracts or semi-abstracts. “I’ve always been drawn to the restful, restorative qualities of the water,” said Pamela, “and I enjoy the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.” The Art of Healing Gallery began during the hospital’s 2016 annual philanthropy campaign. The hospital’s Auxiliary donated the hanging and lighting system for the rotating Art of Healing Gallery – a modern feature designed to compliment Atrium dining area renovations expected to begin later this year. A rendering of the proposed renovations is displayed inside the Atrium and includes expansion of the eating area with partition, along with updated furniture, lighting, ﬂooring and wall treatments.

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wines made with grapes grown in MD soils win top awards. People are recognizing Maryland as a premium wine region.” said Lauren Y. Zimmerman, Winemaker.

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Librarians Graduate from Donation Drive for Backpacks of Love a Success Leadership Program The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association’s first graduation class of a public library leadership program saw 13 librarians receive certification for completing the six-month program. The Southern Maryland Training and Education in Library Leadership Advancement and Readiness program, STELLAR, is the first of its kind for locally training librarians in leadership training, and was developed by Jennifer Hopwood, the training coordinator for the regional library. She was assisted by six librarians from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties that not only represented their systems, but acted as mentors to their fellow attendees. Those individuals are: Colleen Cano and Megan Jones (Calvert Library); Ashley Teagle and Alyssa Williams (Charles County Public Library); and Mary Anne Bowman and Jill Hutchison (St. Mary’s County Library). “Having the participation of skilled library mentors was an important part of the program,” said Hopwood. “It gave the class diverse experience and role-models with whom they could interact, discuss and plan.” The 13 librarians who completed the STELLAR program represented the three Southern Maryland county libraries and the regional library. Participants included: Melissa DeCesaris, Shannon Gibbons, Rachel Gordon and Cynthia Lawrence (Calvert Library); Sarah Anderson, Glenda Fields, Sarah Guy and Christine Thompson (Charles County Public Library); Tess Goldwasser, Jenell Steis, Cecelia Thomas and Eric Variz (St. Mary’s County Library); and Sharon

Reidt (Southern Maryland Regional Library Association). The six-month, six-session program, which began in September, focused on 13 different competencies to further develop library leadership within the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s county library systems. Those competencies were based on the leadership ideas in the book, “Remarkable Leadership” by Kevin Eikenberry, and included: Developing Others; Thinking and Acting Innovatively; Taking Responsibility and Accountability; Championing Change; Setting Goals and Supporting Goal Setting; Focusing on Customers; Valuing Collaboration and Teamwork; Managing Projects and Processes Successfully; Communicating Powerfully; Building Relationships; Inﬂuencing with Impact; and Solving Problems and Making Decisions. Additionally, a competency on advocacy was also added. The program also utilized the information from the StrengthFinder 2.0 assessment as a way to guide the participants on how to apply their strengths to these competencies. The program was free to the 13 library staff members who participated – four each from the three counties and one from the regional library. Feedback from the initial class was excellent and Hopwood hopes to begin a second STELLAR cohort for area librarians later this year. From Southern Maryland Reginal Library Association.

STELLAR 2017 graduates in front row, from left to right: Rachel Gordon, Cynthia Lawrence, Glenda Fields, Sharon Reidt and Tess Goldwasser. Back row (from left to right): Sarah Guy, Shannon Gibbons, Melissa DeCesaris, Janell Steis, Cecelia Thomas, Sarah Anderson and Christine Thompson. Not pictured is Eric Variz.

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The IC Angels Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Church, recently held a Church wide donation drive of new clothing for the Backpacks of Love component of the Blue Ribbon Project. Backpacks of Love, in conjunction with Social Services, the Sheriff’s Ofﬁce and the Maryland State Police provides backpacks ﬁlled with clothes, pajamas, toiletries and toys to those children removed from abusive, neglectful or unsafe homes to be placed in foster care.

The donations collections and the presentation of items and a check for over $200 by Marian Taylor, chairperson, (left) and Georgia Russell (right) to Christina Scott, Blue Ribbon Project volunteer (Center)

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Thursday, February 23

Free Tax Preparation And Electronic Filing Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Maryland 9:00 AM-4:00 PM The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those ages 60 and older, at the Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax returns and all income and tax related information including names, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Taxpayers must also bring health care benefits and insurance information, including Form 1095-A if health insurance was obtained through the Marketplace or Exchange. We are not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties, or partnerships. Additional information is available at: smctaxaide.org. Floor Cloth Class Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall 10:00 AM-12 Noon 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-a-kind 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 301-475-4200, ext. *3103. Book Chatter Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall 11:00 AM-12 Noon 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 301-475-4200, ext. *3103. Ladies Bible Study Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Sotterly Rd. Hollywood MD 7:00 PM Ecumenical Ladies Bible Study. Free event and open to all ladies. We are currently studying “the Women of the Bible” Please join us for this wonderful time of sharing. You are welcome to bring your craft projects, such as knitting, crocheting,embroidering, to work on while the discussion is being presented. Beverages provided. For more information contact the church at 301-373-2130

Newtowne Players “Dial M for Murder” Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 8:00 PM-10:30 PM Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. He blackmails a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. Unfortunately for Tony, the murderer gets killed and the victim survives. What happens next? Tickets are $10 for all seats. To purchase tickets online, visit www.newtowneplayers.org. For reservations, call 301-737-5447.

Friday, February 24 Callaway Flea Market at 5 South Event Center 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway MD 20620 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Indoor Flea Market February 24th & 25th 8AM to 4PM at 5 South Event Center in Callaway, Maryland. Shop up to forty vendors at our 7000-square foot indoor flea market! Browse for fantastic finds and terrific treasures! Big things, little things, all kinds of things! 5 South Event Center located at 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, Maryland 20620. Information online at 5southeventcenter.com/flea-market. Mark your calendar for our next Flea Market’s March 24th & 25th & April 28th & 29th! Vendors Wanted! Sell your unwanted stuff for cash! Is your garage, shed or attic full of things you don’t need or want? Turn it into cash! We have 10’ x 10’ spaces available for just $50 for two days! Info, rental agreement and payment option at www.5southeventcenter.com/flea-market, email john@5southeventcenter.com or call John at 240-538-1984. Bring “Girls on the Run” to SOMD Benefit Dinner 46580 Expedition Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653 6:00 PM-9:30 PM Enjoy a night out at Elements Eatery for a Bring “Girls on the Run” to Southern Maryland Benefit Dinner. Feast on an exclusive menu, listen to the guest speaker, meet other Girls on the Run supporters, mingle with community members, and have a fun night out. Tickets are available at: bring-girls-onthe-run-to-southern-maryland.ticketleap. com/benefitdinner/ Menu:Tequila Shrimp with Melon Salsa, Field Greens Salad with a Citrus Bacon Dressing, Grilled Wild Caught Salmon, Fillet with Braised Local Beef, Roasted Winter Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Glazed doughnuts with Ice cream, First glass of white or red wine Concert featuring Lynn Hollyfield 37497 Zach Fowler Rd. Chaptico, MD 7:00 PM-10:00 PM The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun Coffee House will sponsor an Open Mic at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD on the Friday, February 24, 2017 featuring Lynn Hollyfield. Blend a powerful singer, crisp acoustic guitar player and a heartfelt observer of the world and you have singer-songwriter, Lynn Hollyfield. Her “indie-folk-pop style” (Leicasterbangs, UK) reflects an infusion of many influences including great jazz artists,

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such as Ella Fitzgerald, to contemporary influences of John Hiatt, Shawn Colvin and CSNY. The resulting blend~her own voice mingling wit, a silky sweetness and thoughtful reverie to her songwriting and performance. Lynn continues to hone her skills as a songwriter and most recently received acknowledgments in the UK Songwriting (Semi-Finalist: Folk Category) and the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting (Honorable Mention-Children’s Category) Contests. Lynn is looking forward to this return performance at the Homespun Coffeehouse and special guest, the lovely Keely Hollyfield, will be joining her by adding beautiful harmonies along with Steve Wolf, Bass player extraordinaire and Jimmy Brink on percussion. www.lynnhollyfield.com www.facebook.com/lynn.hollyfield. The doors open at 7:00 pm, and the music starts at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Refreshments are available (donation requested). For more information and directions, go to www. smtmd.org. Newtowne Players “Dial M for Murder” Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 8:00 PM-10:30 PM Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. He blackmails a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. Unfortunately for Tony, the murderer gets killed and the victim survives. What happens next? Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students, seniors and military. To purchase tickets online, visit www.newtowneplayers.org. For reservations, call 301-737-5447.

Saturday, February 25 Callaway Flea Market at 5 South Event Center 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway MD 20620 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Indoor Flea Market February 24th & 25th 8AM to 4PM at 5 South Event Center in Callaway, Maryland. Shop up to forty vendors at our 7000-square foot indoor flea market! Browse for fantastic finds and terrific treasures! Big things, little things, all kinds of things! 5 South Event Center located at 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, Maryland 20620. Information online at 5southeventcenter.com/flea-market. Mark your calendar for our next Flea Market’s March 24th & 25th & April 28th & 29th! Vendors Wanted! Sell your unwanted stuff for cash! Is your garage, shed or attic full of things you don’t need or want? Turn it into cash! We have 10’ x 10’ spaces available for just $50 for two days! Info, rental agreement and payment option at www.5southeventcenter.com/flea-market, email john@5southeventcenter.com or call John at 240-538-1984. Free Tax Preparation And Electronic Filing Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Maryland 9:00 AM-1:00 PM The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those ages 60 and older, at the Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park,

MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax returns and all income and tax related information including names, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Taxpayers must also bring health care benefits and insurance information, including Form 1095-A if health insurance was obtained through the Marketplace or Exchange. We are not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties, or partnerships. Additional information is available at: smctaxaide.org. Try Hockey for Free Capital Clubhouse 3033 Market Place Waldorf, MD 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Interested in giving ice hockey a try? Come out to Southern Maryland Sabres’ and USA Hockey’s Try Hockey For Free event at the Capital Clubhouse! Local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic skills in a fun, safe environment. Please bring skates, gloves (hockey or regular) and any kind of helmet. Skates and additional equipment will be provided if needed. Register online at: www.tryhockeyforfree.com/7295 St. Michaels School Grocery Auction 16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge, MD 6:00 PM-10:00 PM Grocery Auctions are one of our most exciting auction events. Items arrive in a refrigerated/freezer truck and may include a variety of steaks, pork, and other meats; cleaning supplies; snacks; candies; canned goods; frozen foods and more. This is a public auction with a portion of the proceeds to benefit St. Michael’s School. Be sure to bring your coolers! For more information go to: farrellauctionservice.com . For more information on the USA Hockey’s Try Hockey event please visit www.TryHockeyForFree.com or contact Southern Maryland Sabres President at president@ somdsabres.org. Newtowne Players “Dial M for Murder” Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 8:00 PM-10:30 PM Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. He blackmails a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. Unfortunately for Tony, the murderer gets killed and the victim survives. What happens next? Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students, seniors and military. To purchase tickets online, visit www.newtowneplayers.org. For reservations, call 301-737-5447.

Sunday, February 26 Annual February Dinner Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 27636 Mechanicsville Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 12 Noon-4:00 PM 7th District Optimist Club Annual February Dinner Fried Chicken, Stuffed Ham, Fried Oysters and all the trimmings! Dine in or Carry out; Dine In—$27.00 Adults (13 & Up), $ 8.00 Children (8-12), Carry Out—$25.00 www.7thdistrictoptimist.org/events.html

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Community Purse Bingo! Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, 13820 Point Lookout Rd, Ridge, MD 20680 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Purse Bingo to Benefit the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Doors Open at 1pm and Bingo starts at 2pm Purses from Thirty-one, Michael Kors, Coach, and More! Prepaid $25, At the Door $30. To reserve your seat and prepay, Contact Lauren Fairfax at 301-904-9408 Food and baked goods will be available for sale by the Auxiliary. Hope to see you there! Newtowne Players “Dial M for Murder” Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653 3:30 PM-6:00 PM Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. He blackmails a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. Unfortunately for Tony, the murderer gets killed and the victim survives. What happens next? Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students, seniors and military.To purchase tickets online, visit www.newtowneplayers.org. For reservations, call 301-737-5447.

Monday, February 27 Throwing Clay 101 Northern Senior Activity Center 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Are you interested in learning how to use a potter’s wheel? Pam King, our pottery group leader, will provide instruction on how to use the potter’s wheel to “throw” clay and make beautiful vessels at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. This class is free and includes instruction and all supplies; firing fee may apply if you chose to fire your piece. Space is limited, advance signup required. To sign up for this class in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101. Open to individuals 50 years of age and up. Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 7:00 PM No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament $25 Buy in = 4,000 chips $5 add-on = 1,000 chips and raffle drawing Earn a BOUNTY chip worth $5 dollars for every person that you bust out of the tournament. This tournament is part of our leaderboard challenge. Earn 1 point for every person knocked out before you. Food and Beverage are available for purchase. Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Holdem : $1- $2 no limit Omaha Hi/Lo : $.50—$1 no limit (starts at 4pm) Please enter through the side of the building. 45779 Fire Department Lane Lexington Park, MD 20653 301- 863- 7800

Tuesday, February 28 Free Tax Preparation And Electronic Filing Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Maryland 9:00 AM-4:00 PM The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those ages 60 and older, at the Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax returns and all income and tax related information including names, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Taxpayers must also bring health care benefits and insurance information, including Form 1095-A if health insurance was obtained through the Marketplace or Exchange. We are not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties, or partnerships. Additional information is available at: smctaxaide.org. Nature Discovery Time Greenwell Foundation, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane Hollywood, Maryland 20636 10:00 AM-11:30 AM You and your child are invited to meet us at the Greenwell Foundation, every Tuesday morning, for outdoor discoveries and learning, from September to May. Meet your instructor here. Where: Outdoor Classroom at Clubhouse One Directions: Enter Greenwell State Park on Rosedale Manor Drive, go straight on the gravel, dirt road, between the fields, and take your first right. Park in the lot straight ahead and look for us in the outdoor classroom on the left. Ages: up to 6 years old. $5 per child (free for children 2 and under) Registration not required. Children attend with their adult Activities: Sensory Play, Games, Songs, Art, Music, Stories, Seasonal Activities, Dance, and More Pancake Supper @ LVFD Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. 22733 Lawrence Ave, Leonardtown, MD 20650 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Menu: Pancakes, eggs, country sausage, bacon, home-fries, applesauce, juice, milk, coffee & tea. Adults: $10 Children: $5 3 & under: FREE Carry Outs Available. This event is sponsored by: The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. U.S.-Russian Relations under Trump Administration Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, 47458 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Co-hosted by The Patuxent Partnership, Professor Tatiana Shakleina, head of the Department of Applied International Political Analysis at Moscow State Institute of International Relations in Moscow, Russia’s most prestigious educational entity focusing on international relations. Professor Shakleina is an expert on Russian foreign policy and international relations.

Pancake Supper St Johns Church, 43900 St Johns Rd, Hollywood, MD 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper at St. John’s Hollywood : All-you-caneat supper will be served from 5 to 7:30 pm on Feb 28. There will be a choice of toppings including blueberry, apple, strawberry, sausage gravy and Happy Face. Gluten free also available. Cost is $7 for adults; $3 under 12, with those under 6 eating for free. Highchairs will be provided. Sponsored by the St. John’s Knights of Columbus. Our Lady of the Wayside Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Our Lady of the Wayside Loretto Hall 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Our Lady of the Wayside will host its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on February 28, 2017 from 5 to 7 pm. Prices are $10-Adults $6- Children 6-12 and Children 5 and under are free, The buffet style menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, fried potatoes, sausage, bacon. coffee and juice. For more information contact Brenda Russell at rsbrssll@aol.com or at 301-247-1871. Alzheimer’s Support Group Spring Village at Wildewood 23185 Milestone Way, California, MD 20619 6:30 PM-4:30 AM Designed to empower caregivers and those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, this support group will provide education and social and emotional support in a safe and confidential environment. Light refreshments. No cost. For more information or to register, call 301-475-6019

Wednesday, March 1 Free Line Dance Lessons Last Drop Country Bar—23955 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Free line dance lessons. Beginners and intermediate line dance lessons. “Becoming a Better Photographer” by Dave Blecman Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Join the St. Mary’s County Camera Club for Dave Blecman’s presentation titled, “Becoming a Better Photographer” Becoming a Better Photographer—Presented by Dave Blecman. In this presentation, full-time award-winning professional photographer and instructor David Blecman will teach you how to become a better photographer, without even mentioning aperture, shutter speed, or any other technical aspects of your camera. As you’ll see, there is so much more that goes into becoming a better photographer than the equipment in your hands. Be prepared for a very powerful eye and mind opening experience. An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton Daugherty-Palmer Commons, St. Mary’s College 7:30 PM-9:30 PM The Office of the President presents “Nurturing the Compassionate Community: An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton” on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) in the Daugh-

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Thursday, March 2 Free Tax Preparation And Electronic Filing Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Maryland 9:00 AM-4:00 PM The AARP Tax-Aide program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those ages 60 and older, at the Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP. Taxpayers must bring their SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS and picture IDs, as well as a copy of their 2015 tax returns and all income and tax related information including names, SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Taxpayers must also bring health care benefits and insurance information, including Form 1095-A if health insurance was obtained through the Marketplace or Exchange. We are not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties, or partnerships. Additional information is available at: smctaxaide.org. Living Well with Chronic Conditions Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills 12:30 PM-3:00 PM Let early spring be the time you do something wonderful for yourself: improving your life even while dealing with a chronic health condition! While there are a very wide variety of chronic health conditions, many of the symptoms and emotions experienced by the sufferers are the samefatigue, pain, depression, frustration, etc. Living Well with Chronic Conditions is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University. It is a workshop that consists of 6 sessions taught by trained lay-leaders and is designed to teach sufferers skills that can be used to better manage symptoms and improve one’s outlook. St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, in conjunction with Health Connections has been offering this periodically over the last seven years with updates to the program that make this workshop even more effective. New sessions will begin at Loffler Senior Activity Center on March 2 and will continue through April 6. If you are serious about learning new ways to manage your symptoms, make daily tasks easier, communicate effectively with your doctors, lessen frustration, fight fatigue and get more out of life, then this is for you! If you have any questions, or wish to sign up call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.

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Thursday, February 23

Dylan Gavin The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Mike Damron Angler’s Seafood, Solomons 7:00 -11:00 PM

Friday, February 23

Mike Damron The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com

Karaoke & DJ by Scarlet Plus Entertainment! The Brass Rail Sports Bar 8:00 PM – Midnight Karaoke Angler’s Seafood, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM

Saturday, February 25

Billy Breslin Angler’s Seafood, Solomons 8:00 PM-12:00 AM

Tuesday, February 28

Survey Sez, New Game Night 7:00 PM Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk www.anthonysdunkirk.com

Wednesday, March 1

Gretchen Richie’s Jazz Cabaret – ‘Love Songs’ The Cow & The Fish, Hollywood 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wild Card Trivia Angler’s Seafood, Solomons 7:00 -9:00 PM

Thursday, March 2

Steve Nelson Angler’s Seafood, Solomons 6:00 -10:00 PM

Hot Dance Night! (DJ ONLY) The Brass Rail Sports Bar 8:00 PM – Midnight

Library Calendar Kicking off 2017 with a new beat and in shape! Come out and enjoy a completely FREE and fun, high energy fitness class that will be sure to leave you feeling powerful and strong. We will get 24FIT and learn about Nutrition and why it's paired perfectly with fitness.

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Conflict Resolution for Teens

Lexington Park Library will hold Conflict Resolution for Teens on Tuesday, February 28 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.

Crochet Clique

Leonardtown Library will hold Crochet Clique on Tuesday, February 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Crochet with others and learn from community crocheters. Bring your yarn and hook or borrow one of ours. This is the program for you if you’re new to crochet, looking to pick up some new tips, or hoping to socialize with other people interested in crochet. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18-100. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.

Preschool Science Explorers: Astronomy

Lexington Park Library will hold Preschool Science Explorers: Astronomy on Wednesday, March 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Let’s learn about outer space! We’ll explore orbiting planets and twinkling stars with fun books and hands-on activities. For ages 3-6, Please register on www.stmalib.org.

Straight Talk Sex Ed for Teens

Lexington Park Library will hold Straight Talk Sex Ed for Teens (ages 12 – 17) with sex educator Bianca Palmisano on Saturday, March 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Everyone has questions about sexual health, whether its birth control, lubricant, STI testing, LGBTQ relationships, or something else completely. This will be an informal workshop where you can ask ANY sexual health question you want and get an honest answer. Free safer sex kits, information about local clinics, and other resources will be available.

Secret Pizza Party!

Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Secret Pizza Party on Saturday, March 4 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri, the creative geniuses behind the children’s book “Secret Pizza Party”, by attending a real secret pizza party at the library. Expect games, crafts, and of course... some secret pizza. Activities planned with ages 2-6 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register on www.stmalib.org.

Grown-Up Sex Ed with Bianca Palmisano

Lexington Park Library will hold Grown-Up Sex Ed on Saturday, March 4 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adults have questions about sex too! Bring your curiosity and your questions, because nothing is off limits. Free safer sex kits, information about local clinics, and other resources will be available.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities LIFE registration begins

Monday, February 27 at 8 a.m.

Don’t miss the boat! If you have yet to do so, pick up your booklet for the Spring Semester of the LIFE program at any of the county’s senior activity centers. Many educational and enriching tours are planned for your enjoyment. Registration opens on Monday, February 27, at 8 a.m. Tours often ﬁll quickly, so be sure to register early. Sign-up to join us on an enriching tour and remember, learning is forever!

Maryland, My Maryland

Maryland Day is in March and the Northern Senior Activity Center is focusing on various activities through the month promoting its history, heritage and culture. Don’t miss out on Terrapin Tuesdays, Maryland Day Bingo and other creative activities and education. To learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

New sessions for Living Well with Chronic Conditions will be held at the Lofﬂer Senior Activity Center on Thursdays for six consecutive weeks beginning March 2 and continuing through April 6. The class goes from 12:30-3 p.m. This series is designed for those who suffer from a chronic condition or who care for/live with someone who does. If you are serious about learning new ways to manage your symptoms, make daily tasks easier, communicate effectively with your doctors, lessen frustration, ﬁght fatigue and get more out of life, then this is for you! If you have any questions, or wish to sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the reception desk.

Drop-In Gym Walking

This is an excellent opportunity for area residents to be physically active during the cold months. Come to Leonard Hall Recreation Center Gymnasium on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15-1:15 p.m. to walk indoors through March 30. No pre-registration required; however, a registration form and physical activity waiver must be completed at the ﬁrst walking session you attend. See the volunteer from the Garvey Senior Activity Center at your ﬁrst session. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

Educational Video at Lofﬂer

The video Accidental Inventions will be shown at the Lofﬂer Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, March 8, at 10 a.m. This 84-minute video tells the stories behind ten extraordinary inventions which came about as the result of accidents, including Teﬂon, Velcro, stainless steel, and dynamite. Register for this video by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up. Seating is limited. Free.

Health Presentation at Lofﬂer

On Thursday, March 9, The Center for Vein Restoration will present Leg Works, a one-hour program that discusses Venous Insufﬁciency, the cause of varicose veins and spider veins, which affects 50 percent of women over 50 and 30 percent of men over 50. Besides offering information and demonstrations on this hot topic, there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the staff from The Center for Vein Restoration. Register for this presentation by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up. Free.

Photo/Jar Luminary

Print out a favorite photo on regular copy paper (no bigger than 3”x3” for best results) and bring it to the Lofﬂer Senior Activity Center on Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m. Make a unique luminary using a glass jar, some Mod Podge and a little bit of paint. You bring in the photo, we will supply the rest of the materials. Call 301-4754200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to get in on the fun. Pre-registration is required.

Line Dancing at Northern

Come move your feet with the most with-it girls you’ll meet. The ladies of line dancing at the Northern Senior Activity Center will surely get you moving and grooving. They meet on Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. and cover a variety of dances and genres including country and popular music. No advance sign up necessary -just come on by! This year’s plan includes learning more dances from a guest instructor and other plans and ideas for showing off your moves. To learn more about this group and upcoming events, call 301-4754200, ext. *3103.

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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Thursday, February 23, 2017

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County Times, 414th Article, Dr. James Bate, Pt. II Dr. Bate named his property in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia) “Wilford Meadows” for his birthplace in Wilford, Nottinghamshire, England. He began building a house on the property (he called the house Berry Hill) but wouldn’t live to see it completed. He died November 17, 1779 at Frederick, MD. Susanna was now a widow with six young children. She decided to return to St. Mary’s County where she and her children lived with her bachelor brother, Gerar Bond. “Dr. James Bate and Susanna Bond had six children. They were: John Leslie Bate (c 1766), Ann Bate (c 1766), Philippa Bate (c 1767), Elizabeth Bate (c 1770), Catherine Bate, (c 1772), and James Smalley Bate (b 1776). In 1782 the St. Mary’s County Orphan’s Court appointed Gerard Bond as guardian of Catherine and Elizabeth Bate. Ann and Philippa, both over the age of 14, selected their uncle, Gerard Bond as their guardian. “Berry Hill” was finished and paid for by April 1780. Susannah and her children moved back to Virginia. Before leaving St. Mary’s County, four of the Bate children married residents of Southern Maryland. Elizabeth Bate had married James Jordan; Philippa Bate had married Richard Llewellin; Ann Bate had married John Donaldson Locke; and John Bate had married Agnes Burch. They all moved west to Kentucky. “Tradition has it that Ann (Bate) Locke and her husband John D. Locke had been sent to Kentucky earlier and had a brick house built in the name of Susanna (Bond)

Bate. Her home, “High Cliff” at Harmony Landing was near Westport, a suburb of Louisville. Her daughter Catherine Bate would return to Virginia c 1799 and marry John Wager of Harper’s Ferry, Virginia. Later their daughter Sarah Ann Wager would marry Noah H. Swayne who would serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.” The family then built a second “Berry Hill” upon their arrival in Louisville, KY. It was designed and built in the colonial theme as those elaborate mansions which had been earlier constructed in ‘old’ Virginia. The estate was planned and laid out to be a combination of the “old” Bate houses in Maryland and the first “Berry Hill” in Virginia. Susanna Bond Bate became very ill in 1806 and as a result prepared her will. She mentioned that she had purchased 400 acres from her sons John Bate and James Smalley Bate. This fact might shed some light upon the grant of land that the Bates possessed. Dr. James Bate possibly had obtained the grant and upon his death it would have gone to his sons. Susanna also manumitted her two personal slaves threatening to void the inheritance to her daughter Ann if her son-in-law, John Donaldson Locke did not follow her instructions. Susanna (Bond) Bate died in 1807 and was the first of the now approximately 25 family members buried at “Berry Hill.” Much of this article is based on the research of Ken Bate, now deceased, a descendant of this family.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

It’s that time of year again It is that time of year again… cold, dreary, snowy…rip, tear, screech to a halt. No, it’s allergy season again, cough, sniff. What? How can that be? I have heard a few theories batted around, like from Dr. Besser on GMA who reported that all of this pollen is a result of global warming which is causing CO2 levels to be higher which in turn causes the trees to release pollen earlier and longer. He also mentioned mold would be worse too. From Mother Jones online Magazine: “Mike Halpert, deputy director of the Climate Prediction Center at the National Weather Service, said last week the band of cold air surrounding the arctic—called the “Arctic Oscillation”—is particularly tight right now. During the polar vortex, pressure changes in that band of air caused it to slow and slip down towards America, bringing with it a wave of Arctic air that led to well below zero temperatures.” And then my favorite from LiveScience. com: “A blob of warm water in the Pacific Ocean may be to blame for some of the bizarre weather in the United States this year, a new study suggests. For that, scientists say, you can thank (or curse) a long, skinny blob in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) off the West Coast, stretching all the way from Mexico to Alaska. This warm blob, which is about 2 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit (1 to 4 degrees Celsius) warmer than the usual temperature for this region, means the winter air that crosses over the Pacific Ocean wasn’t cooled as much as it normally would be. That, in turn, spelled warmer, dryer conditions for the West Coast.” Which theory is your favorite? The blob theory is pretty cool and very “high science”. Or are you truly like me, and just want to enjoy this unseasonably warm weather and not have something else to worry about in your life. The most earthshaking problem for me with regards to the weather is how to decorate inside and outside. I just went outside with Mindy

and looked at my large yard flag with the cardinals and winter wreath on it. It’s just not right to see that on the pole. It feels like a big lie. When the smaller winter flag blew off its little stake for the fifth time during all those high wind days we had, I finally just gave up, took it in, washed it and put it away for the season. But what do I put up? I can’t put up the snowman flag in 70 degree weather, but will I risk neighborhood censure slipping my Welcome Spring flag on the pole in the middle of the night a month before spring? I don’t know what to do. Oh never mind, problem solved, I will put up my wine flags and grape vine with grapes greenery. That more accurately reflects the theme of our house anyway. Inside the house is just as bad. I don’t want to put my icy, crystal, and mercury glass winter decorations away, but now I don’t want to put away all the springy Valentine’s decorations either. Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday are next week! Should I just hang Mardi Gras beads on everything? Or maybe throw some St. Patrick’s Day decorations in the mix? Little Leprechauns riding on the backs of Easter bunnies maybe? And what is everyone doing with their clothes. I have a stacked pile in the extra room upstairs of winter, spring, and summer clothes. The drawers that would normally hold my spring clothes are nearly empty because I have been wearing them more than any sweaters. This is all just too trying for me, I think I will go down for a long, winter’s…no, spring’s…no, summer’s…never mind, I need some wine. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments to: shelbys. wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on Facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind

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St. Cecilia Church

47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com

St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh St. George Church: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH Christ Episcopal Church King & Queen Parish founded 1692 25390 Maddox Road | Chaptico, MD 20621

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HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A member of the Southern Baptist Convention 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 240-254-2765 or 301-274-3627 Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins

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METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

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19199 St. George Church Road • Valley Lee, MD 20692

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Katie Paul, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. All of our services are traditional. Child care is provided. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

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21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8 PO Box 1260 Church Schedule Lexington Park, MD 20653 Sunday Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. 301-866-5772 Morning Worship 10 a.m. The St. Mary’s County Times is a weekly newspaper providing news and information Pastor James L. Bell, Sr. Tuesday for the residents of St. Mary’s County. The St. Mary’s County Times will be available Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m. on newsstands every Thursday. The paper is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Bible Study 7 p.m. Church Schedule Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. The St. Mary’s County Times does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or Sunday service in its news coverage. Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m. To be considered for publication, articles and letters to the editor submitted must include Morning Worship 10 a.m. the writer’s full name, address and daytime phone number. Submissions must be delivered Tuesday by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication to ensure placement for that Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m. week. After that deadline, the St. Mary’s County Times will make every attempt possible Bible Study 7 p.m. to publish late content, but cannot guarantee so. Letters may be condensed/edited for clarity, although care is taken to preserve the core of the writer’s argument. Copyright in mate rial submitted to the newspaper and accepted for publication remains with the author, but St. Mary’s the St. Mary’s County Times and its licensees may freely reproduce it in print, electronic or other forms. We are unable to acknowledge receipt of letters. The County Times St. Mary’s cannot guarantee that every letter or photo(s) submitted will be published, due to time or space constraints. P. O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636

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