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Teen Sex Ed Class On Again At Library

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A controversial sex education class aimed at answering questions from teens appears to be coming back to the Lexington Park Library next month, though it will not be sponsored by the library.

A group known as the Southern Maryland Area Secular Humanists (SMASH), has started a crowd funding web page to bring sex educator Bianca Palmisano in for the seminar according to their gofundme.com web site.

Samantha McGuire, a Leonardtown resident, who represents the local humanist chapter and is president of the Washington Area Secular Humanists, said the class will be sponsored by her group and will be open to “high school-aged” teens.

She said if there were demand for a sex education class for younger people in the future her organization would consider sponsoring that as well.

“We will require parental permission,” McGuire said. “There will be inclusivity and a space for teens to ask questions they otherwise might be embarrassed to ask their parents.”

The event will be open to the public, McGuire said, but parents of teens attending will not be allowed to observe.

“Parents are not allowed in,” McGuire said. “This is a teen only workshop.

“The parents who provide consent will understand that format.”

Attendees will be able to pose their questions by writing them down and Palmisano will choose which ones to answer, according to McGuire, and discard those she considered inappropriate given the age group.

“I’m trusting her judgment as a professional,” said McGuire.

Karen Sauter, a parent and Hollywood resident who opposed the class being at the library, objected to the idea of excluding parents from a supposed public place.

She also expected opposition to the class to return despite any such restrictions.

“Seeing the people who turned out at the public hearing, it wouldn’t surprise me,” Sauter said. “I’d expect it.”

Michael Blackwell, library system director, said that since a non-profit had requested the use of a meeting room, rather than the library putting on the program, it was library system policy to allow the class.

“The library also welcomes use of its meeting rooms by individuals, organizations, and businesses who agree to observe the rules and whose activities will not adversely affect the library operations. There is no fee for non-profit organizations and government agencies. There is a fee for use by for-profit businesses and private parties,” the library’s policy reads.“Meeting rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis, regardless of the beliefs and affiliations of their members. Granting of permission to use library facilities does not constitute an endorsement of the users or their beliefs.”

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Blackwell said in a statement that he was keeping to his pledge to not try and bring the same person back to put on the program under the auspices of the library system.

“The library is not attempting to reschedule this program under another name, as apparently some people may be saying,” Blackwell said. “We did not reach out to the group who scheduled the meeting room. We do not endorse the program or the group.

“Since the meeting room was legitimately reserved under long-standing and fair library policies, however, the group scheduling the program has same right to the room as all other community groups.”

The class and the instructor became a lightning rod for controversy earlier this year as community opposition quickly mounted when it became clear that the county library system had endorsed the program though they had not specifically required parental consent and opened the venue to young people from the age of 12 to 18.

Backlash from the community, and even elected leaders was strong, saying that such potentially sexually explicit classes were inappropriate for public libraries.

“The class will be an interactive lecture.

I’ll be using Power Point slides to lead a discussion about consent, what it is, what it looks like in relationships, how to have productive conversations with your doctor about sexuality, anatomy, STIs and safer sex what the difference between a viral and bacterial STI is, how to prevent STI transmission” Palmisano said in an e-mail.

“I try my best to answer all questions that I receive, because I believe young people deserve to have their concerns addressed.

My main exception is that I will not answer any questions that are about me personally or my relationships. Sometimes those questions are genuine curiosity, but often they are simply for ‘shock value’ or to make the presenter uncomfortable.

Anything that falls into the “shock” category will be redirected towards a more appropriate topic.”

Palmisano operates a consulting business called Intimate Health Consulting which is described as “a health consulting company for hospitals, clinics, businesses, non-profits, and healthcare professionals to grow their LGBT and sexual health competency,” according to its Facebook social media page.

Palmisano has also produced at least one video uploaded to social media, which review adult sex related products.

Many in the community, though, also expressed their belief that Palmisano should have been allowed to teach her class at the library and complained that the cancellation of her previous class amounted to a kind of censorship.

The event is set for May 21 at 2p.m. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Liquor License Bills For Salons, Art Galleries Now Law

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Amid local opposition from the Alcohol Beverage Board and the licensed beverage association two bills that allow hair salons and art galleries to apply for license to sell alcohol to their patrons in St. Mary’s County passed the legislature this year.

Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist. 29B), one of the key supporters of the bills, said it would help boost business for galleries and salons but it was customers who wanted the option who would benefit as well.

“I’m thrilled [they] passed,” Rey said of the bills. “Members of our community wanted this.

“We listened to those who were against it and we definitely took into consideration what they said.”

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 back in February.

“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.”

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,” the same letter stated.

This was “a direct affront to the construction of the Alcohol Beverage Article, which is to ‘foster and promote temperance,’” Bellavoine wrote.

But there was also significant support for the measure, with officials from Leonardtown testifying in support of it and all but one of the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County voicing their approval of the concept.

Establishments must still go before the local alcohol board to get the license and pay a $300 fee a year to keep it.

Establishments will also be allowed to serve only up to 24 ounces of beer and 10 ounces of wine per customer at a sitting, Rey said.

Included in the bill was the requirement that employees at galleries and salons receive responsible alcohol service training (RAST) from the beverage board, to ensure they comply with all regulations.

“We put that specifically in the bill,” Rey said Wednesday. “We definitely wanted them to have that training.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The 30,000-square-foot building, the first completed on the new campus, includes labs, classrooms and administrative space and provides residents throughout the region easier access to specialized training in career fields that have substantial growth potential. The CT Building houses trades training for the college — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding and carpentry — as well as the Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET). Marking its 35th anniversary this year, MCET provides environmental, safety and health training and compliance assistance for workers in the region and throughout the state.

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The building was designed to reduce its impact on the environment and meet the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction criteria. The CT Building anticipates being awarded a LEED Silver Certification.

Other building phases proposed for CSM’s 74-acre Regional Hughesville Campus and reflected in the master plan include a Health Sciences building, which has received state funding in FY 2018 for design to begin, followed by a fine arts center, a field house and relocation of the college’s athletic fields, as well as space to accommodate future needs.

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Comptroller Peter Franchot announced April 11 the creation of a statewide task force that will conduct a comprehensive review of the outdated laws governing Maryland’s alcohol industry.

The announcement of the “Reform On Tap” task force comes just hours after the conclusion of the Maryland General Assembly session that saw passage of legislation (House Bill 1283), which will severely restrict growth of the state’s thriving craft beer industry.

“The events of the 2017 legislative session are further confirmation that Maryland’s beer laws are antiquated, dysfunctional, anti-small business and anti-consumer,” said Comptroller Franchot, who made the announcement during a visit to Attaboy Beer, which opened in January as one of the newest entrants into Frederick’s flourishing craft beer community. “This task force will examine national practices, beer laws of neighboring states, and will

study ways we can remove statwutory impediments that hurt Maryland’s beer industry.”

Task force members will include craft brewers, consumers and other industry stakeholders. All meetings, which will be held across the state in the coming months, will be open to members of the press and the public. Marylanders will have opportunities to provide input at several town halls being scheduled and consumers are also encouraged to weigh in on the “Reform On Tap” Facebook page.

The task force will develop legislative proposals based on extensive review of other states’ laws, and feedback from industry stakeholders and the public, all with the goal of facilitating the growth and success of Maryland’s craft beer industry and other independent, locally-owned businesses.

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Governor Hogan Touts a Bipartisan Legislative Effort Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says it’s the 2017 Maryland General Assembly session was the best of his first three years. He issued the following statement: “For three straight years, we have passed a budget without a single tax increase - something almost unheard of in Maryland. Before our Administration, the status-quo politicians in Annapolis never met a tax they didn’t like, nor one they didn’t hike. We stopped that. We are currently delivering nearly $700,000,000 million in toll, tax and fee reductions.

“We promised to put Marylanders back to work and turn our State around, and we are doing exactly what we said we would do. Since taking office, Maryland has added an astounding 104,800 new jobs. Just this year we’ve already added 24,700 new jobs showing that Maryland is finally open for business! We were also able to pass the Maryland Jobs Act which will bring jobs to the areas that need them most - the Lower Eastern Shore, Baltimore City and Western Maryland.

“The House of Delegates and the Senate unanimously passed our Administration’s Public Integrity Act, which will bring meaningful ethics reform to our State for the first time in nearly twenty years. This law will bring accountability to lawmakers and is aimed at finally ending the culture of corruption in our State.

“We also repealed the terrible and disastrous Road Kill Bill. This will enable

us to move forward with top priority road projects in every single jurisdiction.

“We’ve made incredible progress, but we still have much left to accomplish, and we need your help. None of this would be possible without your support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a partner in changing Maryland for the better.”

Just after the conclusion of the session at midnight Monday the governor issued the following press release on the session: “Governor Larry Hogan’s top legislative priorities have achieved final passage by the Maryland General Assembly, ensuring that the governor’s proposals to create thousands of new jobs, restore integrity to state government, and move forward with dozens of critical transportation projects across the state will become law. These priority items included the More Jobs for Marylanders Act, the Public Integrity Act, and the Road Kill Bill Repeal.

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“Governor Hogan campaigned on a promise to clean up the mess in Annapolis and restore public trust in state government. As part of these efforts, the governor introduced the Public Integrity Act of 2017 to help expand transparency in government and eliminate conflicts of interest that erode confidence in public institutions and officials. In a great example of forward progress and bipartisanship, this legislation was unanimously passed by the Senate and House of Delegates. The Public Integrity Act of 2017 legislation reaffirms the administration’s and state’s commitment to provide the accountability, transparency, and fairness that Marylanders deserve.

“From the outset of the 2017 legislative session, Governor Hogan made it clear that repealing the disastrous Road Kill Bill passed in 2016 would be a top priority. As a result of close collaboration between the administration and leadership in both houses of the legislature, the governor’s Road Kill Bill Repeal passed unanimously in both the House and Senate. This important, bipartisan progress will enable the Maryland Department of Transportation to move forward with 73 top priority transportation projects in every jurisdiction of the state – 66 of which would have been jeopardized had the legislation remained in place.

“These three initiatives are part of the robust legislative agenda Governor Hogan proposed at the beginning of the 2017 session, the vast majority of which have been passed or are nearing final passage in the Maryland General Assembly.”

In the closing days of the 2017 session the governor’s office touted the passage of many bipartisan bills that he supported.

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Search Continues For New Town Deputy

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The post of town deputy assigned to the Town of Leonardtown has been vacant for several months but Mayor Dan Burris announced Monday that the vacancy may soon be filled. “[Sheriff ] Tim [Cameron] said in May,” Burris told town council members who asked when the post might be filled.

“There is someone interested.”

The town has long partnered with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office to have a deputy assigned to patrol the town as a special assignment with the town helping to pay for the deputy’s salary.

The former deputy to hold the post — Cpl. Margaret “Peggy” Smolarsky — recently retired from the agency.

Cameron said putting a new deputy in the position by next month is a possibility but it depended on whether there were enough graduates from the regional criminal justice academy and how many depu-

ties currently serving were ready to retire.

“With the graduation of our people from the academy and after they’re cut loose from [field training] we can look to fill that vacancy,” Cameron told The County Times. “My primary responsibility is to have the requisite number of patrol officers ready to answer calls for service.

“Specialty positions are secondary to that.”

In the interim, Cameron said, his special operations division has assigned patrol deputies to the town.

Leonardtown is home to both the sheriff’s office as well as a Maryland State Police barracks.

“Leonardtown is patrolled pretty well,” Cameron said. “Cases are being investigated in Leonardtown all the time.”

Due to declining seasonal groundwater levels, St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Environmental Health Services division has suspended wet season perc testing. Health department staff will conduct the last perc tests for the season on Thursday, April 13. Officials at the health department are citing declining groundwater levels as the reason, made clear by observing conditions within a network of monitoring wells in the county.

All perc test applications that were not scheduled and evaluated will be placed on

hold and scheduled first when ground water levels are adequate for the next “wet season”, expected in 2018. Applicants may also request a refund; however, they must reapply when the “wet season” returns and will lose their place in line for scheduling.

For more information, please contact Environmental Health Services at 301-475-4321.

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Sheriff’s Office Will Take Unwanted, Unused Medication

Do you have expired or unwanted medication in your medicine cabinet, but find it difficult to leave your home due to mobility or health issues? Perhaps, you’re a caregiver and find it difficult to leave your home to dispose of unwanted medications?

If this is you, you’re invited to take advantage of the fourth annual St. Mary’s County Medication Collection Day on Saturday, April 29.

Working in cooperation, the St Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office offers this collection effort to those who, due to mobility or health issues, cannot otherwise safely dispose of their medication.

Anybody who is interested in participating in having a uniformed officer from the Sheriff’s Office come to their home and pick up medications should contact Sarah Miller, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services Community Programs & Outreach Manager, at 301475-4200, ext. *1073, or sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com.

The deadline to schedule a pick-up is Friday, April 21.

This effort is in support of the National Take Back Day where Americans in communities across the country have safely discarded more than 350 tons of unused, expired, or unwanted drugs as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day Initiative, In addition to this annual collection day initiative, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office offers the means for safe disposal of unwanted medications every day, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Collection boxes are located in the front lobby of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Leonardtown. Any unwanted medications, prescribed or over-the-counter, may be discarded in the drop-box. All deposits through this program are completely anonymous.

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Woman’s Shooting Under Investigation

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

Sheriff’s office detectives are investigating the shooting of a local woman but are not certain as to the exact circumstances of her wounding, said the county’s chief sheriff’s detective.

“She showed up at the Bay District fire department with a gunshot wound to the chest,” said Capt. Edward Willenborg.

“She was flown to Prince George’s Shock Trauma for treatment.

“We’re still trying to determine how and where she was shot.”

The victim has been identified as Lori Milligan, 56, of Lexington Park, Willen-

borg said, but detectives have not been able to question her about the shooting incident.

“She’s not in a stable state to talk to us,” Willenborg said, adding that the victim had to undergo surgery.

Willenborg characterized her wound as serious but would not release the type or caliber of weapon used in the shooting.

“No weapons have been recovered,” Willenborg said.

Sheriff’s Office Incident Report 4/7/2017 Theft – A seventeen-year-old male was charged with theft for stealing a teacher’s cellphone at Great Mills High School on March 31, 2017, by the school resource officer. CASE# 17513-1 Threats – An eleven-year-old made threatening statements to teachers at Spring Middle School. The school handled the incident administratively. CASE# 18916-17 4/8/2017 Counterfeit Complaint – Unknown suspect(s) used counterfeit bills to purchase gift cards from the CVS on Great Mills Road. Deputy T. Siciliano is continuing the investigation. CASE# 19067-17 Assault – A twelve-year-old male juvenile was arrested for assaulting two victims causing visible injury in the 17000 block of Mt. Zion Church Road in St. Inigoes. Deputy J. Smith is investigating the case. CASE# 19123-17 Burglary – On April 9, 2017, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence and stole property in the 21000 block of Liberty Street in Lexington Park. Deputy D. Holdsworth is investigating the case.

CASE# 19307-17 On-Site Arrests 04-04-17 – Assault 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct Deputies responded to the 45000 block of Fox Chase Dr., Lexington Park, MD, for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, Deputies met with the victim who advised, suspect Frances Elizabeth Barnes, age 61, of Lexington Park, MD, threw a beer can and a pair of scissors in an attempt to hit the victim. Deputy First Class V. Pontorno met with the suspect who was intoxicated and uncooperative with the investigation, however, did admit to throwing scissors at the victim.

During the investigation several children were outside playing while the suspect was yelling and belligerent, causing them to stop playing and watch. The suspect Barnes

was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct. CCN #18360-17

04/05/17 – CDS: Possess - Not Marijuana and Warrant Services for Failure to Appear/Possess-Not Marijuana Deputy First Class R. Steinbach observed the suspect Kese Eman Lyles, age 36, of Lexington Park, MD, walking along Midway Dr., in Lexington Park, MD. DFC. R. Steinbach recognized the suspect to have four active warrants through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. DFC. R. Steinbach detained the suspect and search incident to arrest located suspected Heroin in his possession. The suspect was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana and served two Bench Warrants for Failure to Appear and two Arrest Warrants for Possess-Not Marijuana.

CCN Lyles #18547-17 04/06/17 – Possess contraband in place of confinement/Possession of CDS while confined/CDS possess -not marijuana Corporal Brandon Foor responded to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center for a reported CDS violation. The investigation revealed Correctional Officer M. Labanowski was conducting a search of an inmate’s property when he located a suboxone strip in the inmate’s possession. The inmate was identified as suspect Sean Marino Goins, 35 of Leonardtown, MD. Corporal Brandon Foor arrested and charged the suspect with Possessing contraband in a place of confinement/Possession of CDS while confined/CDS possess not marijuana. The suspect was released back to the custody of the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.

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Ryken Boy’s Lacrosse Falls Hard To Paul VI

By Zachary Hill Contributing Writer On Tuesday, April 11th, the St. Mary’s Ryken boy’s lacrosse team fell to Paul VI High School of Fairfax, Virginia.

After going down early, the Knights struggled to make any sort of a comeback, eventually falling 14-8 to the Panthers.

When asked how he felt going into the game, St. Mary’s Ryken Head Coach Chris Perkinson described his team as feeling “optimistic”.

“They are very good.” Perkinson said.

“We prepared a little differently and we got caught in transition in the second quarter. We knew going into it that they were very fast and athletic going up and down the field and that’s what happens, but we are going to learn from [this] and correct it.”

The Panthers managed to strike first in game but #5 Joseph Snight (co-captain) for the Knights was able to counter and tie not even three minutes later.

Paul VI would then go on to score four unanswered goals before the end of the quarter, including a buzzer beater that would leave the score at 5-1 at the end of the first.

The Knights would slightly improve in the second quarter with goals from #24

Tanner Donaldson and #6 Ryan Figueiras (co-captain).

However, those goals wouldn’t be enough to match the three goals scored by the Panthers and would leave the score at 8-3 going into the second half.

The Knights would come back hard into the second half creating more opportunities and more than doubling their shots on targets and goals from the first half.

The third quarter would be the most successful quarter Ryken would play with goals from #30 Quinn Ellenwood (cocaptain), #24 Tanner Donaldson, and #31 Tucker Jameson.

Unfortunately, the Panthers would have a goal to match each one scored by the Knights, leaving the score going into the final quarter at 11-6.

The Knights would go on to make one final charge with #31 Tucker Jameson and #30 Quinn Ellenwood (co-captain) both tacking on second goals for the night.

These goals along with many other opportunities would not be enough to make a comeback and the game would end with a Knight’s defeat by a score of 14-8.

“We battled back and I think we made them work for their win and thats what I

#24 Tanner Donaldson works his way around a PVI defender

am most proud of tonight.” Perkinson said.

“We didn’t quit and we didn’t let a couple goals get at us.”

The Knights have seen its share of “ups and downs” so far this season according to Perkinson in his second season as head coach.

Chris Perkinson, after working as an assistant coach for 8 years with the St. Mary’s Ryken’s boys lacrosse team, finally took the reigns of the team last season following previous head coach John Sothoron stepping down from his 27 season career.

“We just need to find some consistency.” Perkinson said. “We have some youth (playing) at high levels and we’re playing

kids in different spots and we are trying to get ready for the playoffs which is the main goal.”

The Knights now have a record of 6-6 and will be preparing to face off against the team that Coach Perkinson first coached, the Good Council Falcons from Olney, Maryland.

“I don’t feel that [this game] will affect us in a negative way.” Perkinson said. “We are learners and we are growing as a team and I think we are going to play better on Thursday because of this game.”

The two teams will square off at home for the Knights on Thursday, April 13th, on the Mil Family Field at 6 p.m.

Co-Captain #30 Quinn Ellenwood looking to make a shot on goal

Goalie #35 Austin Barnett makes an athletic save on a PVI shot on target

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Rockfish season begins Saturday, April 15. The weather is finally acting like spring and we will have 80 degree days this week to get the fish going. Saturday is predicted to be close to 70 with winds from the south east at 13 MPH. Not the best, but acceptable.

The fishing will be great. The early warmth in February brought the fish to our doorstep ; the March cold snap stopped the spawn in its tracks, The fish now will be moving on opening day. My prediction is for the first 10 days of the season to be the best. The trophy season from April 15 to May 15 will allow one fish per day, with a minimum of 35 inches. This is for the main stem of the bay only and all of the Potomac River. The specifics of the boundaries can be found at the Maryland web site www.eregulations.com.

Umbrella rigs are tried and true trolling lures for rockfish. There are a rainbow hue of colors to choose from, all of which will catch fish. I have always liked simple white/white. The Potomac seems to favor chartruse. Tandem rigs have become very popular as they have much less drag and strain on tackle. Single parachute and big Mojos are always producers. All of these lures rely on swimming shad bodies in 8to 12-inch size and in all the colors found in a big box of crayons; all will will work if presented to a hungry rockfish.

Hardy fishermen who braved cold, wind, and rain the last couple of weeks found eager rockfish in the shallows in both the Potomac and in the Salt Islands in the mid-bay. Modest sized stripers and some whoppers around 40 inches have been taking all manner of lures. The favorite for many experienced fishermen is a big swimming crank bait like the Bomber Wind Cheater. The fish love them and they are easy to cast. Jiggers using bucktails, metal jigs and sassy shads have found plenty of rockfish at the warm water outfall at the Gas Plant above Cove Point.

Crappie, pickerel, and largemouth bass have all been active at St. Mary’s Lake. The crappie have been plentiful with catches of 20 or 30 per outing common. Only about half of these are of eating size, Shad darts, beetle spins, and live minnows are loved by crappie. Shore fishermen cast a bait beneath a bobber and reel in slowly. Boaters like to troll up and down the middle of the lake. A shad dart with a small split shot dragged slowly will bring strikes. Bass have started nesting and there many in the five pound class ready to take a whacky worm rig or a swimming plug. June 15 is the opening of Bass season.

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Hawks Finish Season With First LaPlaca Leads Seahawk Trip to National Tournament Men’s Lacrosse to Victory For the first time in its history, the College of Southern Maryland men’s basketball team won the Region XX Division II Men’s Basketball Championship this year.

That accomplishment qualified the Hawks to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Tournament, which was held in Danville, Illinois, March 21-25.

CSM’s first game in the tournament was against No. 1-seeded Southwestern Community College, the Spartans from Creston, Iowa. The Spartans came out on top, winning 94-69. Southwestern went on to win the tournament, giving the Spartans their first national championship in their history.

In the Hawks’ second game in the tournament, they were paired with the Waubonsee Community College Chiefs from

Sugar Grove, Illinois. The Hawks’ 92-81 loss eliminated CSM from the tournament.

The Hawks finished the season with a 14-18 record. This was Coach Alan Hoyt’s 10th season as head coach. His current coaching record in this position is 111 wins-173 losses. Hoyt earned his 100th win as head coach this season with the 113-78 win over Community College of Beaver County on Dec. 17.

The CSM Hawks celebrate winning the Region XX Division II Men’s Basketball Championship.

Potomac Braves the Cold Lear Secures First of Season

On a blustery and cold night in Southern Maryland, Kyle Lear braved the elements to post his first win of the season in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Lear, steering his three-race old Rocket XR-1 no.151, was his second of the young season as he was the Late Model Sportsman winner at Hagesrtown speedway the weekend prior.

Tyler Emory and Kyle Lear made up the front row for the start with Emory darting into the race lead as the field scattered off turn two. Emory was on a rail for the first half of the event with Lear and David Williams in tow. Emory›s undoing came on the 16th lap as he and Lear made contact coming off the fourth turn with Emory spinning from contention. Lear would then pace the final four circuits to post his 19th career Potomac feature win over a fast closing David Williams. «There was a small lip in the middle of three and four and I think Tyler hit that wrong which is what got him sideways.» Lear stated post race. “I didn’t mean to get in to him but there was no where for me to go.” Lear was quite pleased with the performance of his new race car. “This car has been unbelievable.” Lear stated.

“We’re starting to get this thing figured out, and two wins in two starts is a great way to begin the season.” Derrick Quade took third, Billy Tucker was fourth with Emory rebounding for fifth at the finish. Williams took the heat win.

Cortland Ohio›s Eric Wilson made his 8-hour tow to Potomac Speedway a good one as he would take his first career track win in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main.

Wilson, who lined up fifth for the start, took the lead from Darin Henderson on the third lap and would eventually lead the distance, but it was no easy trip to victory lane.

Defending Potomac track champion Logan Roberson came from his seventh starting spot and would hound Wilson over the final

eleven laps before settling for a hard earned runner-up finish. “Wow, Logan made me work for that one.” An elated Wilson stated in Potomac’s victory lane. “We haven’t had much luck down here in the past and to finally get a win here in Maryland and to hold off Logan to do it is awesome, he’s one of the best in the business.” Jamie Sutphin took third with Darin Henderson and Ryan Clement completing the top-five. Heats went to Jamie Sutphin and Darren Alvey.

In support class action Jonathan Raley posted his second win of the season in the first of two 10-lap Hobby Stock features with defending champion Sam Archer collecting his season first in the second 10-lap event. 2016 U-Car champion Savannah Windsor swept both ends of the twin 10-lap features for the class for her first track scores of the new season.

Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Kyle Lear 2. David Williams 3. Derrick Quade 4. Billy Tucker 5. Tyler Emory 6.Rich Marks 7. Mark Bailey 8. Jonny Oliver 9. Deuce Wright RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Eric Wilson 2.Logan Roberson 3. Jamie Sutphin 4. Darin Henderson 5. Ryan Clement 6. Matt Tarbox 7. Jeff Pilkerton 8. Megan Mann 9. Darren Alvey 10. Tracey Graves 11. Matt Glanden 12. Rich Culver 13. Chuck Bowie DNS- Timmy Booth, John Imler, Harry Shipe III Hobby Stock (feature 1) 1. Jonathan Raley 2. Sam Archer 3. Buddy Dunagan 4.Dave Adams 5. Robbie Kramer 6. Tommy Randall 7. Ray Bucci 8. Hilton Pickeral 9. Mikey Latham 10. Jerry Deason 11. Pete Stallings 12. Matt Randall 13. Corey Swaim DNS- Greg Morgan, James Rainey, Lane Price

Sophomore midfielder Ray LaPlaca (Owings, Md./Calverton) found the back of the net a career-best four times but his performance was not enough to lead the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team to a Capital Athletic Conference victory Saturday afternoon. The Seahawks dropped a 13-8 decision to the host Marymount (Va.) University Saints.

St. Mary’s 8, Marymount 13 How It Happened Marymount struck first with a 2-0 lead at 11:28 after scoring twice in a 12-second span. St. Mary’s, however, responded with a pair of goals from LaPlaca and junior attackman Dan Long (Mechanicsville, Md./ St. Mary’s Ryken) to even up score at 4:29.

The Saints then answered back with three straight goals, including two in the final 23 seconds, to be up 5-2 after the first quarter.

The Seahawks were shutout in the second period and held to just six shots while junior attackman Nathan Beard (Dauphin, Pa./Central Dauphin) had a hand in all four goals with two scores and two assists, giving MU a 9-2 advantage at halftime.

St. Mary’s found an offensive spark in the third stanza, outscoring the Saints, 4-1, to close the gap to 10-6 behind two LaPlaca goals.

Marymount scored first in the fourth but the Seahawks answered back with two, in-

cluding a man-down goal from junior defenseman Conner Campbell (Berwyn, Pa./ Conestoga), to pull within three at 7:30.

However, MU notched the final two goals of the game to seal its first CAC win of the season and its first win over St. Mary’s in 20 years. The Saints’ last win over St. Mary’s was a 13-3 decision in 1997.

For St. Mary’s (1-12, 1-5 CAC) Campbell collected a team-best five ground balls while sophomore defenseman Benjamin Stevens (Lutherville, Md./Dulaney) added four loose ball pickups.

Senior captain Max Alderman (Lutherville, Md./Calvert Hall) made a dozen saves in the game.

For Marymount (Va.) (4-10, 1-5 CAC) Scorers (G-A): Beard (3-3), Kellen McCarthy (3-1), Dylan Watkins (2-0), Brent Sulhoff (2-0), John Williamson (1-1), Nick Hohman (1-0), Hunter McGeeney (1-0), Grey Clarkson (0-1), Shoshone Smith (0-1), Matthew Ebert (0-1), Josh McIvor (0-1) Goalie: Clarkson (8 saves, 8 GA, 60:00) Marymount outshot the Seahawks, 4940, won the ground ball battle, 47-24, and captured the X with 16-of-24 face-off wins.

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School Systems Honor Military Children

By Dick Myers Staff Writer Based on numbers alone, military children have a big impact on local school systems. There are more than 5,000 children from military-connected families in St. Mary’s County Public Schools and more than 1,000 in Calvert County Public Schools. The two school boards have proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child to honor them.

But their impact goes well beyond the mere numbers. The proclamation issued

by Calvert County Public Schools said, “Military-connected children and youth continue to make momentous contributions to family, schools, communities, Calvert County, our state and the Nation.”

The proclamation goes on to say, “These children are a source of pride and honor to us all. It is only fitting that we take the time to let them know that they are valued and supported and recognize that military children serve too.”

One of the ways they serve is by needing to attend many different schools as their family is transferred about. According to Dawn Simpson, Patuxent River Naval Air Station’s (Pax River) liaison with the

school systems, military children attend an average of nine different schools in their 12 years of public school education.

Simpson accepted the proclamation at the Calvert County Board of Education April 6 meeting. She was joined the day before in St Mary’s by Patuxent River NAS Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Starkey. He praised the cooperation between the school systems and the communty. He said of Pax River; “This is the best place I have been in my 22 years (of service).” Most of the military children in the two counties are connected to Pax River.

In St. Mary’s County, everyone in the school system is being encouraged to wear purple on April 21 to recognize the military children. Purple is a color made up of a blend of red, white and blue.

The Month of the Military Child is part of the legacy left by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. He established the Defense Department commemoration in 1986. dickmyers@countytimes.net

Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Award Recipient Leadership Southern Maryland announces that its Heritage Award for Mentoring will be presented to John McAllister on May 5, 2017 at the Graduation L.S.M. ceremony with Heritage Award Presentation, to be held at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus.

Leadership Southern Maryland created the Annual Heritage Award Reception in 2012 and in celebration of the milestone of welcoming a fifth class, the Class of 2013, to the program. To further commemorate the activities of LSM, a distinctive honor was created to recognize and pay tribute to achievements within the region in the areas of Leadership, Service, and Mentoring. The LSM Heritage Award is the organization’s highest honor. Award criteria were established for each of the three divisions of the Heritage Award, which are presented in a three-year rotation process. The Annual Heritage Award Reception was integrated into the Annual Graduation Ceremony in 2015.

This year’s award to McAllister recognizes his mentoring contributions to regional causes and track record of coaching, motivating, and fostering professionals to elevate their potential.

John McAllister served in the U.S. Navy as an active duty officer stationed aboard ship and in Virginia Beach, Guantanamo Bay, and Patuxent River. He finished his Navy career as a supply corps officer, retiring at the rank of captain. His second career was in support of Navy operations, co-founding Eagan, McAllister Associates, Inc., in 1984 and growing that company to 2,500 employees until 2010, when

it was merged with another industry firm.

McAllister co-founded Enterprise Systems Management, LLC in 2013, helping large organizations with resource planning. His professional affiliations are wide and varied, having served on the boards of St. Mary’s Hospital, Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Historic Sotterley, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Historic St. Mary’s City Commission.

McAllister follows last year’s awardee, Bernie Fowler, Jr., who was recognized for his service contributions to the region through Farming4Hunger.

Tickets for the event are available through the Leadership Southern Maryland website at www.leadershipsomd. org/graduation/purchase-tickets/. There are also sponsorship opportunities for individuals or organizations wishing to honor the Class of 2017 graduates and Heritage Award recipient, John McAllister. For more information, please contact the Helen Mattingly Wernecke, Executive Director, Leadership Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email helen@leadershipsomd.org.

Leadership Southern Maryland is designed and dedicated to educate and inspire a diverse group of current and emerging leaders to create collaborations and partnerships to impact the community needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties and incorporates a cross-section of the region to include diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender. Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program.

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First Place Drawing by Clara Pham

Fifth-Graders Win Prizes for Maryland Arbor Day Posters

Winners’ Schools Receive Tree Plantings

Fifth-grade students from around the state have snared spring tree plantings for their schools, thanks to their award-winning Arbor Day posters submitted to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

The Maryland Forest Service accepted hundreds of entries for their 2017 Arbor Day Poster Contest.

Fifth-graders created posters using varied artistic techniques, including crayons, paint, colored pencils and markers, all illustrating this year’s theme, “Trees are Terrific and Energy Wise!” Their original artwork featured trees from a wide range of species and colors set in a variety of different climates, weather patterns, locations and surroundings.

Second Place Drawing by Morgan Robb

The first-place statewide winner is Clara Pham from St. Mary’s County. Her school will receive a prize of 15 trees.

The second-place statewide winner is Morgan Robb of Baltimore County, bringing back to school 10 trees for planting.The third-place statewide winner is Tyler Koshar from Frederick County, who’s having 5 trees newly planted at school.

The Arbor Day Poster Contest is hosted annually by the Maryland Forest Service’s Tree-Mendous Maryland Program. You can see the statewide winning poster entries as well as first-place county winning posters here.

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Final Day of School Announced

By Dick Myers Staff Writer

It could be a life lesson for St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) students pained by the lack of snow days this past winter. No pain, no gain! The gain will be coming up in June when schools will be closing four days earlier than anticipated, gaining everyone four more days of summer break.

The new calendar officially approved by the school board on April 5, calls for Friday, June 9 to be the last day of school for students and Monday, June 12 to be the last day for teachers. June 23 will be the last day for 11-month employees.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 7-9 will be two-hour early dismissals for students. June 6 will be the las day for head-start and pre-K students.

State law requires students to attend 180

“student days” of school every year and teachers are required 190 days. This school year the only day in which school was cancelled for snow was January 9. Two other days had two-hour late stats, which still count towards the 180 days. Those latestart days were January 10 and January 30.

School Superintendent Scott Smith said he was happy to see that the last day was on a Friday so students won’t have to come back the following week; the original last day was Thursday, June 15.

The calendar, presented to the board by Chief Strategic Officer Dr. Jeffrey Maher, also shows that this year’s high school commencements will be as follows: May 31 for Great Mills; June 1 for Chopticon; and June 2 for Leonardtown. dickmyers@counytimes.net

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Patuxent NAS Restricted From Drone Flights

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

For hobbyists or other non-military users of unmanned air systems, commonly referred to as drones, the skies just became more restricted after the Federal Aviation Administraiton (FAA) ruled this week that flying drones over military installations, including Patuxent River Naval Air Station, was strictly prohibited.

Matt Scassero, director of the University System of Maryland’s UAS Test Site in California, said the ruling had been a long time in coming.

“This one’s been brewing for a while,” Scassero told The County Times. “In fact there were expressions of incredulity as to why these restrictions hadn’t been enacted before.

“The big thing they’re emphasizing is that drones are aircraft and that if you’re operating one you are supposed to have control over it at all times.”

According to the FAA the latest ruling is related to security concerns over unauthorized drone flights; this is the first time the agency has enacted airspace restrictions that apply only to drones.

The FAA, working in conjunction with the Department of Defense, has agreed to restrict the flights to 400 feet above the boundaries of 133 military facilities including Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

The new rules also bring penalties for breaking them, including civil and even criminal sanctions.

The restrictions go into effect this Friday.

“This is balancing protection for security reasons versus the public’s rights,” Scassero said.

Airspace over Patuxent River Naval Air Station has always been restricted but the new restrictions apply not only there but to Webster Field in St. Inigoes as well, were a significant amount of UAS testing has taken place as well as work on classified communication systems.

Residents who live nearby either installation now run the risk of inadvertently violating the airspace restrictions if they are uncertain of where their drone is in relation to the borders of the installation.

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Under the current restrictions, even visitors to the Patuxent River installation who are using recreational facilities could face penalties for flying a drone on base.

The latest move to secure military facilities from unauthorized drone flights is just the first step in making flying drones more restricted in the rest of society.

Under the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 the Secretary of Transportation is to create a process to evaluate petitions to prohibit or restrict drone flights over “critical infrastructure and other facilities,” according to a statement from the FAA. The FAA has already partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation to implement that process and is considering requests from federal security and intelligence agencies for similar prohibitions.

The ruling from the FAA comes at a time when St. Mary’s County is working to remake itself as a hub for unmanned air and other autonomous systems research and development.

Aside from the UAS test site, the University System of Maryland is also planning to maintain a presence at a third building to be built at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located near the test site and the county airport.

Both are seen as possible means by which the county can diversify the local economy by helping to keep high-tech talent here once they have left working in the defense industry and by promoting the potential for light manufacturing of drone parts.

Commissioner Todd Morgan said the restrictions might prove a challenge for some but were necessary for the protection not just of installation security but the economic engine of the community.

“Drones are becoming very common place, you can pick up one of these things at Wal-Mart,” Morgan said. “We have to protect our national airspace and you have to be careful how these things permeate into the heart of St. Mary’s County.”

Pictured: Matt Scassero, Photo by Frank Marquart

With the proliferation of drones, and the ability to militarize them or use them for surveillance of all kinds, the risk of having one wander over the base’s air space was significant.

“You could have some guy just fly his drone over Pax River and not know what he’s doing,” Morgan said. “The problem is you don’t know what that guy is thinking about.”

Morgan said he supported expanding restrictions on drones to installations like Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, which, though not a military installation, was a critical facility for power production and a tempting target for an attack or surveillance.

“We have to protect the assets we view as most valuable,” Morgan said.

With the proliferation of drone flights, both civil and military in nature, Morgan said he was confident the navy would be able to distinguish which ones were authorized to operate in its airspace and those not.

“We are one of the larger drone [operating] areas and we’re making tremendous investments in the community [related to drones],” Morgan said. “The navy knows when its flying its drones. It’s regimented.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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

William Milton Weaver William Milton Weaver, known by most as “Bill” or “Coach”, 83 of California MD passed away on March 26, 2017 in Washington, DC. He was born on March 24, 1934 in Altoona, PA to the late Harry and Alverta Ferguson Weaver.

He was the beloved husband to Joan B. Weaver. Bill graduated from Altoona High School in 1953 and went on to attend George Washington University graduating in 1957. He was then drafted by the Washington Redskins. He obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Education from George Washington University in 1970. Bill became a coach at George Mason High School in Falls Church, VA. Bill was the first head football coach for James Madison High School, Vienna, VA when they first opened in 1959 and held that position for eight years. During his time at James Madison High School, he also taught Physical, Health, and Driver’s Education. He was promoted to an administrative position during his time there. Bill was an Assistant Principle with the Fairfax County School System at both South Lakes High School in Reston, VA and Herndon High School in Herndon, VA for over 40 years, retiring in 1996. Bill cared greatly for his students and made a huge difference in many of their lives acting as a mentor. He loved

boating, riding his motorcycle, and cheering on his football team, the Washington Redskins. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years Joan B. Weaver of California, MD; children, Wendy Weaver of Hollywood, MD, and Roy Weaver of Berryville, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Donald Weaver, Virginia Weaver, and Roy Weaver.

Todd Owen Farr Todd Owen Farr, 30, of Clements, MD formerly from Avenue, MD, passed away on April 6, 2017. Born on February 13, 1987 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Carole Ann Farr and George Leonard Farr of Avenue, MD. Todd is survived by the love of his life Laura Elizabeth McKinney and son Austin Lee Farr both of Clements, MD. As well as, his brother Matthew Donnelly Farr (Amy) of Mechanicsville, MD, nieces and nephews: Madelyn Farr, Blake Lawrence, and Liam Lawrence. Also survived by: Ricky McKinney, Theresa McKinney, Tiffany Lawrence (Ben), and Robert McKinney.

He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Chopticon High School in 2005. Todd started employment with Southern Maryland Electric Company in 2006 as an apprentice lineman and be-

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came a journeyman lineman on March 12, 2010. Todd enjoyed collecting antique tractors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Contributions may be made to the Austin Lee Farr Education fund with Cedar Point Federal Credit Union.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

Patsy Elizabeth Reedy Ervin Patsy Elizabeth Reedy Ervin, 75 of Hollywood, MD died April 8, 2017 of complications from pneumonia and advanced Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on December 26, 1941 as the daughter of the deceased Bayse, Sr. and Katie (Greer) Reedy also of Hollywood, MD. The family settled in St. Mary’s County in the 1940’s. Patsy was 10 years old when they moved to Hollywood from the famous “flat tops” in Lexington Park. Her mother and father worked in Civil Service at the NAS Patuxent River and retired in the late 1970’s. Patsy attended Hollywood Elementary, Leonardtown Jr. High and High School. She graduated LHS in 1959.

She and several classmates were members of the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene and very active in their schools and Church Youth Group. She enjoyed playing girls’ basketball and participating in choirs & ensembles, cheerleading and student government.

She was part of the St. Mary’s County Fair Queen’s Court in 1958.

Patsy left St. Mary’s County in ’59 to attend Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA. There she studied Elementary Education and began student teaching in Quincy Public Schools. She returned to St. Mary’s County and began teaching at the 2-room Mennonite School House in Clements, MD. Later she was hired by St. Mary’s County Public Schools and taught at Lexington Park Elementary in First Grade and eventually Special Education. While retiring early from teaching to start a family, Patsy would remain very active in the PTA and the role of Homeroom Mother for many years. She was also the Children’s Ministries Director for 12 years at the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene. In the 1980’s she opened the Sunshine Family Daycare out of her home on Clarkes Landing Road and had many community children attend. Patsy, in the 1990’s returned back to St. Mary’s County Public Schools as a teacher for home-bound children. In 1998 she became a care-giver for her mother.

Patsy dated and married her long time classmate and high school sweet-heart Donald Lee Ervin, also of Hollywood, MD. Her attended the same county schools and relocated to live Quincy, MA while Patsy was attending college. They were married at the Dorchester Church in Boston, MA on January 26, 1962. They both returned to St. Mary’s County in 1962 and lived in Ridge before building a home in Hollywood.

Patsy is survived by her husband Donald Lee Ervin to whom she was married for 55 years; sons Reverend Andrew Lee Ervin (Sharon Facemire Ervin) of Gardners, PA and William “Bill” Stephen Ervin of Hollywood, MD; brother Reverend Doctor

Bayse “Bud” H. Reedy, Jr. (Sarah “Sally” Hoopengardner Reedy) of York, PA. She was also survived by five grandchildren: Grant Andrew Ervin of Wilmington, DE; Jessica Paige Ervin of Bethlehem, PA; Katie Elizabeth Ervin Childers (Garrett) of Macon, GA; Amber Reedy Ervin of Quincy, MA; and Hannah Leigh Ervin of Gardners, PA and niece Heather Lynn Reedy Tavares (Carlos) of Raleigh-Durham, NC. Services will be held at the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, 24710 Sotterly Road on Saturday, April 15, 2017 with Rev. Eric Folk, Rev. Andrew Ervin, Rev. Dr. Bud Reedy and Rev. Paul MacPherson officiating.

The family will receive attendees beginning at 9:00 AM and a Celebration of Life Worship Service will begin at 10:30 AM. The interment will take place immediately following the service followed by a fellowship meal hosted by the Church.

Contribution may be made to the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

Martin Henry Russell Martin Henry Russell,87, of Ridge, MD, passed away on March 20, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 3, 1929 in Chaptico, MD, he was the son of the late Rose Alice Suite Russell, and George Clayton Russell. Martin was the loving husband of Minnie Josephine Courtney Russell, whom he married on August 3, 1952 in Trinity Episcopal Church St. Mary’s City, MD. Martin is survived by his son Scott Courtney Russell of Ridge, MD, and 3 grandchildren. Siblings: Cora Viola Norris and Anna Mae Lore. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Johnson William Russell, Joseph Clayton Russell, Guy Arthur Russell, James Bernard Russell, George Edmond Russell, Frank Lewis Russell, Theodore Marshall Russell, Albert Grover Russell, Joseph “Joe” Leonard Russell, Mary Elizabeth Quade, Alice Louise Childress, and Martha Marie “Mickie” Norris. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. Martin served in the United States Marines from August 28, 1951 to August 28, 1959, while serving in the Korean War. He lived by the “Golden Rule” and the world was his friend. His pride and joy were his son, Scott and his 3 grandchildren: Carter, Alison and Kayla. He was the 9th. of 15 children. Born in Chaptico, MD and moved to a farm in Great Mills, MD when he was 7 years old and attended Little Flower School.

Martin worked at Corinthian Yacht Club in Ridge, MD for over 50 years, until his health forced him to stay at home. He was married for 64 years to the love of his life and lived the entire time in Ridge, MD. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Contributions may be made to the Ridge Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 456 Ridge, MD 20680.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.

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Margaret Louise Morgan

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It’s hard to believe six years have passed, Mom, since you went to heaven. You would have been 90 years old on April 7. We miss you so much. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you, your smile and your caring heart. Keep watching over your family. We know you are an angel in heaven.

Pickett & Oliverio, LLP 264 Merrimac Ct. P.O. Box 590 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Trustee’s Sale of Valuable Fee Simple Property Unimproved by Premises Known as 46810, 46800, 46820 and 46815 Meadows Way, Lexington Park, MD20643 By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust from Willows Road LLC, dated August 30, 2014, and recorded in Liber 4079 at Page 710 among the Land Records of St. Mary’s County, in the original principal amount of $475,000.00. Upon default and request for sale, the undersigned trustees will offer for sale at public auction at Courthouse for the County of St. Mary’s at 41605 Court House Dr. Leonardtown, MD 20650, on May 4. 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

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Said property is in fee simple and is unimproved, and is sold “as is condition” and subject to all superior covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easement, rights-of-way, as may affect same, if any.

TERMS OF SALE. A deposit of 10% of the sale price, cash or certified funds shall be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price with interest at 6% per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment will be paid within TEN DAYS after final ratification of the sale. Adjustments on all taxes, public charges and special or regular assessments will be made as of the date of the sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Title examination, conveyancing, state revenue stamps, transfer taxes, title insurance and all other costs incident to settlement are to be paid by the purchaser. Time is of the essence for the purchaser, otherwise the deposit will be forfeited and the property may be resold at risk and costs of the defaulting purchaser. If the sale is not ratified or if the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey marketable title in accord with the terms of sale, the purchaser’s only remedy is the return of the deposit. Loan Type: Deed of Trust

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Festival Featured Art and the Cherry Trees

By Dick Myers Staff Writer Art and the trees were the big draws.

The first of what is hoped to be an annual Art Park Cherry Blossom Festival was held Sunday, April 9. With perfect spring weather, crowds flocked to the former Lexington Manor subdivision, otherwise known as the Flattops. The homes there were demolished to protect the base, but the impressive cherry trees still line Coral Drive.

The event started with the Great Mills High School Marching Band welcoming festival attendees lining the street. That performance was followed by a dog parade, with prizes in multiple categories.

Then, all day there were many art-related activities, such as chalk art, yarn bombing, mosaic totem building, and scarf and paw art. Festival goers could also try their hand at disc golf.

Several food vendors lined Coral Drive, including Nicolletti’s Pizza and Captain

Jack Russell’s raw oysters and seafood chowder. Also, arts and crafts vendors participated.

Artists had an opportunity to submit proposals for a mural design competition and attendees could vote for their favorite.

The submitted art was on display in the Tree Notch Theatre lobby.

The event was coordinated by the Community Development Corporation (CDC) with the help of corporate sponsors. It was the idea of CDC Executive Director Viki Volk. She envisions the county-owned land becoming a permanent art park.

Proceeds from the first festival went to maintaining and saving the cherry trees, which unfortunately were a few weeks beyond blooming but were worthy of gawking nonetheless. dickmyers@countytimes.net

Participants in the dog parade at the Art Park Cherry Blossom Festival posed for a picture. Photo submitted by Paul Doherty for the Community Development Corporation.

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Grascals Bluegrass Band Wraps Up American Legions Series Wow! What a line up for this season’s Bluegrass concert series at the American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville, MD. Presented by Jay Armsworthy & the Sons of the American Legion, the series will go out with a bang featuring the national known Bluegrass band, The Grascals, Sunday April 30, 2017. Doors open at Noon and the show will start at 2:00 pm.

For great musicians to make music, they must form a bond that goes beyond the purely musical to the personal. For the Grascals, that bond has been made between personal friendships, shared professional resumes, and an appreciation for the Bluegrass and Country music that has been a hallmark of the Nashville scene for over 40 years.

Their cutting edge Bluegrass is delivered with a knowledge and admiration for the music’s founding fathers. The unique sound of the Grascals has earned them 3 Grammy nominations and 2 Entertainer of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA).

They have made national media attention with appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, Fox & Friends, and “The Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, and CBS’ “The Talk”. The Grascals have performed 150 times on the Grand Ole Opry, performed twice for President George W. Bush, and President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Ball at the Smithsonian.

Not long after the group was created, The Grascals caught the attention of country great Dolly Parton. Thanks to their experiences and friendships, they were a natural choice for Dolly to turn to for recording and being a backup band for her while on a Bluegrass tour. The group continues to push the envelope. In 2010, The Grascals joined “The Rowdy Friends Tour”, traveling far and wide with Hank Williams, Jr., playing before huge crowds, expanding their fan base and exposing

new audiences to the diverse and unique Grascal sound. Along with their friend and country singer, Dierks Bentley, they recorded the theme for the History Channel’s TV Show “American Pickers”.

Whether they’re digging into one of their original songs, reworking a Bluegrass classic, or a pop standard, The Grascals prove to have a musical empathy to put just the right touch on any song they do. Take for instance, fan favorite, “Last Train to Clarksville”. Non-bluegrass listeners enjoy a new take on a familiar song, while diehard bluegrass audiences who may have never heard the Monkeys classic, respond in-kind, not even realizing that the song has been Grascalized..

Beginning at 2:00 pm with the doors opening at Noon, Chris Tenney & Riverside South, host of the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad Friday night Bluegrass jam, will open the show. Troy Jones will provide sound. At the end of the concert, one lucky person will walk away with $500.00 cash money! Fried chicken or pulled pork platters to include Cole slaw & French fries will be the food of choice serving at Noon for a separate price Tickets for the American Legion Bluegrass concert for Sunday April 30 are $20.00 per person. This is a bargain for a class act like The Grascals. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult.

You can purchase tickets by mail by sending a check made payable to “Jay Armsworthy” and mail to P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619. Tickets will be held at the door. Although it is not a requirement, you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland. For more information, tickets, and directions, go to www.americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004.

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The Rotary Club Teams Up With Camp Maria Retreat Center to Restore Handicap Ramps

The Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall (Stephen’s Fund) and the Rotary Club of Lexington Park, along with a matching grant from Rotary District 7620, partnered with Camp Maria Retreat Center to reconstruct six worn handicap wheelchair access ramps on the cabins and the multipurpose building known as the Spiritual Center. The project began in the Fall of 2016 and was just completed this Spring.

Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall member Steve Mattingly initiated the project when he saw the need and request for support to replace handicap ramps in Camp Maria’s Newsletter.

Camp Maria Retreat Center celebrates 80 years of service this year and has enjoyed over long their long history, collaboration with many groups that utilize the facilities for a variety of programs. This huge gift of financial support and participation in the teardown and replacement of the ramps by the Rotary clubs guarantees an upgrade and much needed improvement to the facilities. This improvement will enhance access into buildings for groups with special needs. At each step throughout, the Rotary volunteers emulated (service above self) on this project.

Camp Maria serves individuals from the local community as well as many from our regional area including Washington D. C., Virginia and Maryland. Camp Maria

In Our Community

SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed nine members to the 2017 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at SMECO’s headquarters at 15035 Burnt Store Road in Hughesville. This committee will select a slate of candidates for the five available Board positions to be elected this year. Elections will be held to fill one position in Calvert County, one position in Charles County, one in Prince George’s County, and two in St. Mary’s County.

The 2017 Nominating Committee members follow: • Calvert County: Terence N. Gibson, Prince Frederick.

• Charles County: Joseph L. Gardiner Jr., La Plata; Edward Holland III, Waldorf; and William B. Young Jr., Waldorf.

• Prince George’s County: Manning Clagett, Accokeek; and Ernest H. Riess, Brandywine.

• St. Mary’s County: Edith M. Bell, Chaptico; George A. Brown, Loveville; and Catherine Brenda Coates, Lexington Park.

SMECO customer-members interested in being nominated should complete a Board of Directors Candidate Application. To obtain a candidate application, contact Terrie Barringer at 240-528-9747 or Terrie.Barringer@ smeco.coop. Completed candidate applicaFrom Camp Maria Retreat Center tions should be submitted to SMECO, At-

strives to reach out to individuals from populations with physical, psychological and economic challenges by providing a positive, nurturing and supportive environment for retreats, camps and programs.

Groups coming to camp Maria include foster children, veterans and their families, individuals with muscular dystrophy, brothers and sisters of children with cancer, and individuals grieving over the loss of a loved one. Camp Maria also serves Alcohol Anonymous groups, people in recovery, women’s and men’s retreat, student retreats and family group retreats and many church and school programs.

Physically challenged accessible features, such as ramps for entering key buildings within the grounds, a pier elevator and pool lift, make the Camp Maria experience fully available to attendees who may have physical limitations, thus allowing for participation in many activities that might not be available to them.

Camp Maria Retreat Center is grateful to the Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall (Stephen’s Fund), the Rotary Club of Lexington Park and the Rotary District 7620 for the donation of time, talent and treasure to support Camp Maria to continue its mission in providing equal accessibility in reaching out to others.

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tention: Joseph Densford, Board Attorney,

by Friday, May 5, 2017. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville, Maryland 20637, or delivered to Terrie Barringer at 15035 Burnt Store Road in Hughesville.

In addition to nominations made by the committee, any 15 or more SMECO members acting together may make other nominations by petition by Friday, June 23, 2017.

Members running by petition should also complete and submit a Board of Directors Candidate Application.

SMECO’s Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2017; however, the election will be conducted by mail. Customermembers will receive ballots in the mail and completed ballots must be returned by mail prior to the Annual Meeting. The meeting, which will be strictly a business meeting, will be held at Middleton Hall in Waldorf, and there will be no entertainment, no food and drinks, and no attendance prizes. Election results will be announced at the meeting, but no voting will occur on-site.

Selection of the Nominating Committee members is in compliance with SMECO’s bylaws. For more information regarding the committee, nominations, and qualifications of directors, refer to Article IV, Sections 4.02 and 4.03, of SMECO’s bylaws. Bylaws may be obtained from a SMECO office or online at www.smeco.coop.

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n o t g e n v i i t x ity n c e u L ark dA mm o C t P A ul Cecil’s Country Store Provides a Unique Southern Maryland Experience.

Cecil’s Country Store announces a unique business opportunity for local entrepreneurs, artists, and direct sales business owners. Pop-Up Shops are one of the hottest trends in retail business these days - providing a short-term brick and mortar location for start up businesses or non-traditional retail sales. Pop-Up Shops allow businesses the opportunity to “build interest in their product or services” and “create a unique environment that engages their customers and generates a feeling of relevance and interactivity.”

The Cecil’s Pop-Up Shop space is located in the Old Post Office section of Cecil’s Country Store and has 540 square feet of retail space available. The existing customer base at CCS provides Pop-Up Shop vendors with built-in opportunities for marketing, testing products, locations, or markets, and as a low-cost way to start a business.

Additionally, Cecil’s Country Store will promote event vendors on their Facebook

page and website beginning 30 days prior to each event. Each Pop-Up Shop will be added to the event calendar on the CCS website featuring a description of the individual business, pictures of their products, and links to their Facebook page or website.

While only one individual business can rent the space at a time, dividing or sub-leasing the rental space is permissible and can help reduce vendor costs. Cecil’s Country Store can provide a list of vendors interested in sharing space, or businesses can invite any additional vendors they choose. (Cecil’s Country Store will retain the right to approve all vendors and their names must be provided to CCS in advance of the event.) Pop-Up Shop space will be reserved on a first-come/ firstserve basis, so booking space as early as possible is recommended.

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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.

Police, Fire & Rescue Day At Pax Museum Patuxent River Naval Air Museum 22156 Three Notch Rd. Lexington Park, MD 20653 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Come meet the real life heroes of the Southern Maryland Community! Police, Fire and Rescue vehicles and their crews will be at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. That’s a Spring Break day for St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert, so bring the kids out! Vehicles from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Bay District Volunteer Fire Department, Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department AND MORE will be on the flight-line along side the amazing flight test aircraft we have. Regular admission includes access to all the exhibits, displays, and activities (the flight simulators are currently being upgraded and unavailable) $5/Adults, $3/Kids, Students, Seniors, and Active Duty Military PRNAM Association members are free as always.

Spring Break at Sotterley!

Historic Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood MD 20636 10:00 AM-4:00 PM We are excited to announce that we now offer special programming that will include activities centered on pollinators.

These important creatures are all around us. Did you know that one out of every three foods we eat or drink depends on pollinators? During this fun-filled week we will learn more about these amazing organisms as we explore the grounds and history of our beautiful Historic Site. Activities will include: Guided Trail Walks, Interactive Games on the Portico, Learning at the Schoolhouse, Working for the Big House, Living in the Big House, Life at the Slave Cabin, Discovering Sotterley Farm, and Sotterley, A Tidewater Legacy.

Admission: $15 per family prepaid online or $5 per person at the door, children under 6 free. Purchase tickets online at sotterley.org. Please check in at the Visitor’s Center. House tours limited to 20 persons, first come, first serve. Rain or shine event.

To find out more, visit our website at sotterley.org.

Spring Break at Sotterley!

Historic Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood MD 20636 10:00 AM-4:00 PM We are excited to announce that we now offer special programming that will include activities centered on pollinators.

These important creatures are all around us. Did you know that one out of every three foods we eat or drink depends on pollinators? During this fun-filled week we will learn more about these amazing organisms as we explore the grounds and history of our beautiful Historic Site. Activities will include: Guided Trail Walks, Interactive Games on the Portico, Learning at the Schoolhouse, Working for the Big House, Living in the Big House, Life at the Slave Cabin, Discovering Sotterley Farm, and Sotterley, A Tidewater Legacy.

Admission: $15 per family prepaid online or $5 per person at the door, children under 6 free. Purchase tickets online at sotterley.org. Please check in at the Visitor’s Center. House tours limited to 20 persons, first come, first serve. Rain or shine event.

To find out more, visit our website at sotterley.org.

Gut-buster Cheese Steak Fundraiser @ VFW 2632 23282 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619 5:30 PM-8:00 PM Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese Steaks.

All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll or wrap with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for only $8.00. Choose from CHICKEN or STEAK. Eat here or take one to go.

Saturday, April 15 Moving/Yard/Garage Sale!

23298 Jenifer Ct. Leonardtown, MD 20650 8:00 AM-12 Noon Household items for sale including furniture, wall décor, area rugs, and kitchen items!

CSM Benny C. Morgan Recital Series CSM, Leonardtown 8:00 PM Southern Maryland Chamber Players will be playing at The College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A., Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown.

Free. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts

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Sunday, April 16 Easter Services Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD 6:30 AM-8:30 AM Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church invites the community to join us for worship on Easter Sunday. Our annual Easter Sunrise Worship will be at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16 under the lighthouse at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Out Easter Festival Service will be at 10:30 a.m. at the church at 9463 HG Trueman Road in Lusby. Easter egg hunts and breakfast will follow each service. For more information go to www.shepherdofthebay.com/

Monday, April 17 VFW 2632 Auxiliary Meeting 23282 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619 6:30 PM-7:30 PM All members of VFW 2632 Auxiliary are invited to attend. Please bring your membership card to the meeting at the Post Home.

Elks Hold’em Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653 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.

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Tuesday, April 18 U.S. Small Business Veterans Resource Day Open House CSM, Leonardtown 8:30 AM-12 Noon U.S. Small Business Veterans Resource Day Open House. at The College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown.

Wynne Briscoe with CSM’s Small Business Development Center will be among the guest speakers at the U.S. Small Business Veterans Resource Day Open House that will showcase programs and services that assist with the development and growth of veteran-owned small businesses.

Event will begin with speakers. A bank panel discussion is set for 10:30 a.m., and an information fair will run from 11:30noon. Free, but registration is required at TINYURL.COM/N5OZA2T. 410-2443330 or courtney.mccalla@sba.gov.

Nature Discovery Time @ Greenwell Foundation Greenwell Foundation, 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane Hollywood, Maryland 20636 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Give your child the chance to discover the joys of the natural world with new friends!

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. Rain, snow or sunshine!

Up to 6 years old Registration not required. Children attend with their adult.

We may be walking up to a half-mile and back so we can explore and learn from different habitats. All trails are stroller accessible.

Greenwell Foundation located at Greenwell State Park.

25420 Rosedale Manor Lane Hollywood, Maryland 20636

Wednesday, April 19 Open House For The MOMS Club St. Mary’s South Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Road, Lexington Park, MD 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Do you ever feel like you’re the only mom who stays at home with her children? You are not alone! Come meet other stay-athome moms at the MOMS Club® of St. Mary’s County-South Open House! Bring the kids and come play! Meet other moms and find out what MOMS Club is all about.

In case of rain, we’ll be at the Lexington Park Library. Check our Facebook page for updates and to find out more: m.facebook. com/pg/MomsClubStMarysCountySouth/ Our chapter serves the school districts for Lexington Park, Ridge, Park Hall, Piney Point, and Carver Elementary Schools.

Although we are geared towards mothers who stay home, we are also open to mothers who work full or part-time. If you are interested in MOMS Club, but don’t live in our districts, visit www.momsclub.org/ blog/find-a-chapter/ to find your club!

Kevin’s Cafe LVRSA Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Kevin’s Cafe in Leonardtown MD 3:00 PM-9:00 PM The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) is holding a Chicken Dinner fundraiser at Kevin’s Café in Leonardtown. Dine-in or Carryout for $9.99. Dinner includes: 4 pieces of chicken, baked or fried, (breast, thigh, leg, wing) with fries and coleslaw.

“Eurydice” Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland 8:00 PM-10:00 PM “Eurydice” Will be playing in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus.

Ticket prices are $4 for teachers, students, senior citizens, and Arts Alliance members; $6, general admission. To make reservations, email the Theater Box Office at boxoffice@smcm.edu or telephone 240-895-4243.

Produced by the Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies and directed by faculty member Amy Steiger, with original music by St. Mary’s College student

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Community Robert Hayes, “Eurydice” is playwright Sarah Ruhl’s contemporary poetic retelling of the Orpheus/Eurydice myth imagined from Eurydice’s perspective. Written partly as a way for Ruhl to “have a few more conversations with [my father]” who had died 10 years before she wrote her play, “Eurydice” is a theatrical fantasia on love and loss, longing and memory, music, water, and time.

Thursday, April 20 Commemorative Speaker Series Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Dr. Alan Rothman, Professor of History, Georgetown University, author of “Beyond Freedom’s Reach: A Kidnapping in the Twilight of Slavery,” member of Georgetown’s Working Group on Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation. Event is free and open to the public. For more information sotterley.org

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“Eurydice” Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland 8:00 PM-10:00 PM “Eurydice” Will be playing in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall, on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus.

Ticket prices are $4 for teachers, students, senior citizens, and Arts Alliance members; $6, general admission. To make reservations, email the Theater Box Office at boxoffice@smcm.edu or telephone 240-895-4243.

Produced by the Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies and directed by faculty member Amy Steiger, with original music by St. Mary’s College student Robert Hayes, “Eurydice” is playwright Sarah Ruhl’s contemporary poetic retelling of the Orpheus/Eurydice myth imagined from Eurydice’s perspective. Written partly as a way for Ruhl to “have a few more conversations with [my father]” who had died 10 years before she wrote her play, “Eurydice” is a theatrical fantasia on love and loss, longing and memory, music, water, and time.

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Library Calendar Library Holiday Closings

All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Friday, April 14 in observance of Good Friday. All branches will be open regular business hours on Saturday, April 15. Lexington Park Library will be closed on Sunday, April 16 in observance of Easter. All branches will be open regular business hours Monday, April 17.

Haiku Button Making

Lexington Park Library will hold Haiku Button Making on Monday, April 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Celebrate national poetry month by making some Haiku poetry buttons to take home! Using pages from old books, colorful images from magazines, and your imagination, you can make a piece of wearable art. We’ll supply all the materials, you just write the poetry!

Recommended for children ages 7 and up, please register on www.stmalib.org.

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Microsoft Office: Introduction to Publisher

Lexington Park Library will hold Introduction to Publisher on Wednesday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn to create flyers, cards, certificates and more! Basic computer skills required, ability to use a mouse, and familiarity with Microsoft Word. Adult computer classes are for ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinics

Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener at this free plant clinic. Stop by the table in the library lobby with your plant samples and questions.

Lexington Park Library 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. (starts April 18) Leonardtown Library 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (starts April 11) Charlotte Hall Library 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (starts April 15)

Charlotte Hall Library will hold Intermediate Excel for Business on Tuesday, April 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn to create & use an Excel spreadsheet with applications for business, including subtotals and data analysis. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required on www. stmalib.org.

Pet of the Week Meet Grace Grace was born June 2016. She is terrified at Petco.

She went to a foster to adopt home for about a week and all she did was hid. They wanted a cat that was more instantly friendly. At my house if I am sitting in the recliner or lying on the couch she wants to be on my lap. She is super affectionate with me. I think if you let her live in your house for about a month and let her come to you on her own, she will be just as adoring. Maybe you could foster to adopt her and see how friendly she will eventually become and when she does so, you could adopt her. Please give this sweetie a chance. She will be at the Petco in California on most Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 to 3.

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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

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Dental Care Available

Health Share of St. Mary’s, Inc., is currently accepting applications from those in need of basic dental care such as exams and cleanings. To be eligible the household income for one person must be less than $2,010 per month and $2,707 for two persons. A $50 fee will apply at the time services are rendered and are provided in a mobile dental van located in Lexington Park. Applications are accepted at the St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services Leonardtown and Lexington Park offices, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, and Access Health in Lexington Park. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. *1654.

Book Sale Donations

Donate your used books to the Garvey Senior Activity Center’s used book sale fundraiser. All funds raised go towards special events and entertainment at center events. Books for all ages are welcome.

Hardcovers, paperbacks, and books on CD in good condition are appreciated. Please, no encyclopedias, textbooks, outdated computer/software manuals, magazines or very worn books. To make a donation, drop off your items at the Garvey Senior Activity Center: Monday-Friday, April 6-17 from 8-4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050. This event is open to individuals of all ages.

Organic Veggie Garden Presentation

The University of Maryland ExtensionSt. Mary’s Master Gardeners will have a presentation on organic veggie gardening and tips at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Monday, April 17, at 11 a.m.

Master Gardener, Linda Crandall will discuss how to get started with organic veggie gardening. This presentation will cover topics like organic fertilizers and pest control methods in an organic garden.

Space is limited. To sign up for this free presentation, please visit our sign up table or call 301-475-4200, ext. *3101.

and safety issues such as speeding, seat belt and turn signal use. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members, payable to AARP on the day of class. Preregistration is required and can be done by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the registration desk at Loffler. If you wish to order a lunch from the center, the cost is $6 if you are under 60 and by donation for those 60+ years of age. (MENU: Orange Juice, Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, WW Dinner Roll, Applesauce) Lunch can be ordered at the same time you register for the class.

Spring Concert

Celebrate spring by coming to the Northern Senior Activity Center on Friday, April 21 at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon and recital. Enjoy a delicious lunch of meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, mandarin oranges, whole wheat dinner roll and chocolate cake with chocolate icing for dessert. Meleah Backhaus Shrout and students will provide music entertainment from noon to 1 p.m. Door prizes, special treats, and embellishments will be provided. Suggested donation for a ticket is $5 for this event. To sign up with payment for this event in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information regarding this event, please call 301-4754200, ext. *3103.

Lunch Bunch at Applebees

Would you like to have lunch with a group of (age 50+) friends? Once a month, Lunch Bunch meets at a different restaurant where individual checks are requested. April Lunch Bunch will be held at Applebees (instead of Boomerang’s as previously announced) on Tuesday, April 25 at 11:15 a.m. Call your BFF, then call Shellie at 301-475-4200, ext. *1655 so we can reserve your seats.

Vendor & Yard Sale at Northern

The Northern Senior Activity Center Council will host a Yard Sale open to the public on Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., (rain/shine) at the Northern Senior Activity Center in Charlotte Hall.

The proceeds will benefit the Northern Senior Activity Center. There will also be multiple vendors on site selling a variety of products. The yard sale is not accepting drop-off donations. For more information, contact Council President Pat Myers at 301-884-8714.

Third Annual Medication Take Back Day

Do you have expired or unwanted medication in your medicine cabinet, but find it difficult to leave your home due to mobility or health issues? Perhaps you’re a caregiver and find it difficult to leave your home to dispose of unwanted medications?

If this is you, you’re invited to take advantage of the fourth annual St. Mary’s County Medication Collection Day on Saturday, April 29.

Anybody who is interested in participating in having a uniformed officer from the Sheriff’s Office come to their home and pick up medications should contact Sarah Miller, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services Com-

munity Programs & Outreach Manager, at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or sarah. miller@stmarysmd.com.

The deadline to schedule a pick-up is Friday, April 21.

Yard Sale and Craft Fair (Save the Date)

The Garvey Senior Activity Center Council, Inc., will sponsor a Yard Sale and Craft Fair Fundraiser in support of the programs, activities and special events offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. The yard sale will be held at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown, MD, on June 3 from 8 a.m.-noon. Weather will not be a factor as it is an indoor event at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center. Please let us know if you have any items you would like to donate. The Council will accept and store items the week before the event (May 29-June 2). So, when you do your spring cleaning or are preparing to move, think of those items you can donate to our yard sale. Vendors are welcome to participate and display their crafts for a $25 fee and must provide their own table/setup.

Contact Margaret Forrest at 301-481-5850 or Beth Roth at 301-373-8129 to learn more and make arrangements to drop off items. Donations will only be accepted by appointment.

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Come join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, April 19 at noon and enjoy the musical stylings of the local Bushmill Band. The Bushmill Band has performed all over the county from Cracker Barrel to last year’s Riverfest.

Their music will get your toes tapping and your hands clapping! Lunch for that day will be roast beef, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, dinner roll, applesauce, orange juice and chocolate cake with buttercream icing. Cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. To make reservations, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.

AARP Safe-Driving Class

The next AARP Safe-Driving course will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with an hour lunch break at 11:30). This program includes emphasis on roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running,

Patriotic Musical Presentation & Lunch Connection at Loffler

Enjoy a patriotic salute to the Armed Forces and sing along to old favorites like This Land Is Your Land, You’re a Grand Old Flag and Yankee Doodle when the Chopticon High School Bravehouse Triple Threat Performance Troupe comes to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, April 27 at 12:30 p.m. to offer this free performance. This show will also feature a bit of jazz! If you would like to have lunch before enjoying the music, the menu for that day is: fruit juice blend, BBQ chicken leg, oven roasted potatoes & onions, roasted carrots, whole wheat dinner roll, baked apples, and lemon bar.

Lunch reservations must be made in advance. Cost for the luncheon is $6 for people 50-59 years of age and by donation for those who are 60+. Senior Activity Center programs are available to those 50 years of age and older, unless otherwise noted.

Please see the receptionist for the criteria for participation. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the reception desk to sign up or for more information. Seating is limited.

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Born in the mid-1970s and raised in small-town Vermont, Mastromonaco says she was independent early-on and marched to her own drummer but wasn’t particularly political unless it was “cool.” Nevertheless, one summer between college semesters, she interned for Bernie Sanders and discovered what she wanted to do with her life.

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If you want a job in politics, “always be prepared” because “Preparation is protection you can create for yourself.” Walk with purpose; try “to look like you belong.” Before you take a job, “ask to see where you’ll be sitting.” Be “reasonable, savvy, and polite…” to the entire staff, and know as much as possible about the people you meet. Remember that “your credit score matters.”

Watch what you do on social media. Take care of yourself. And finally, when it’s time to go, go… but do it with class.

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Actually, you will. This book is a unique insider’s peek at how presidential campaigns are run, how POTUS travels seemingly seamlessly, and how one person does the 24/7 job of six. Readers with their sights set on major behind-the-scenes political employment will appreciate Mastromonaco’s truthfulness: she writes of sleepless nights and “the loneliest time of my life,” as well as the rewards of an interesting job – all of which she tells with humor and not just a little pride.

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

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301-884-3451

Sunday Worship 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:30am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Organ & Choir

All are Welcome

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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

• Sunday School (all ages) • Sunday Morning Worship • Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study • Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)

Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall Sundays - 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist Traditional Anglican Worship

“First Millennium Faith for a Third Millennium World” (301)934-6873

METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church

24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636

301-373-2500

Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment

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

Meeting at Dent Memorial Chapel

9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

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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

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8 PO Box 1260 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.

21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8 21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8 PO Box 1260 PO Box 1260 Lexington Park, MD 20653 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr. Pastor James L. Bell, Sr. Church Schedule Church Schedule Sunday Sunday Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Tuesday Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m.

Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m.

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 P. O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636 space constraints.

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Green Manor Farm | 38250 New Market Turner Rd | Mechanicsville, MD 20659 *Pictures for Illustrative Purposes Only