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By Guy Leonard and Dick Myers Staff Writers Three firefighters were injured late Sunday night knocking down the blaze that gutted the Locust Inn on Solomons Island, which state fire marshals have ruled was intentionally set. Dep. Fire Chief Duane Svites said investigators were still sorting through the details of the developing case as the Locust Inn has been embroiled in a legal controversy between the new owners of the building who have petitioned the county to tear it down and community activists who have argued for it to be preserved. “There are no suspects yet,” Svites told The Calvert County Times. “There’s a lot of moving parts to this investigation.” According to a report from the fire marshal’s office approximately 80 firefighters from the Solomons volunteer fire company responded to the blaze at 11:15 p.m. and had to fight the blaze for 90 minutes before they gained control over it. Estimated damage to the structure was $50,000 though there were no items inside to be lost, the report stated. The building, which had served as a bed and breakfast, had been vacant for several years. Fire marshals believe someone entered the building and intentionally set the fire at multiple points throughout. The fire may have been the final knockout punch for the building. At an April 11 planning commission/county commissioners’ public hearing, there appeared to be no support for retaining the building’s Historic District designation, allowing the new owners to tear it down. But there was a sliver of hope for those wanting to save it. The commissioners delayed the decision pending a staff report.
At the public hearing, all four of the commissioners in attendance favored removing the Historic District designation. And the planning commission voted unanimously to recommend doing just that. The commissioners’ decision to delay came after some passionate testimony from some history supporters. “If you remove this, you remove the last vestige of the steamboat guest inn era,” said Ralph Eshelman, former executive director of the Calvert Marine Museum. Eshelman was a recipient from the county commissioners of an Historic Preservation Service and Education Award. The property was purchased last year for $850,000 by PAR Limited Partnership, a company affiliated with the Stoney’s restaurant chain. Jeannie Cousineaux-Stone representing PAR had earlier told the planning commission they had purchased the property without being able to see the interior. She said when they finally were able to get inside they found it in such bad shape that it would be very expensive to save. Now with the interior gutted and the walls badly charred, it may not even be possible. According to an earlier staff report: “A number of inns were built in Calvert County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as tourists began to come for recreation to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers in increasing numbers. The Locust Inn is the oldest known surviving example in Solomons, and rare survivor from that period in the entire county.” It was built in 1886. dickmyers@countytimes.net guyleonard@coutytimes.net
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Judge Rules Against Liquor Board Decision By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Circuit Court Judge Karen Abrams ruled Tuesday that the county’s Alcohol Beverage Board must hear again the case of a Leonardtown business owner’s application for a liquor license they previously rejected. In December of last year Ellen Lewis, owner of Crazy for Ewe, had applied for a class D liquor license to be able to sell alcohol at her establishment, but the motion failed by a three-to-one vote. Abrams’ ruling was based on the fact that the beverage board had, however, awarded such a license to the Wine and Design establishment, also in Leonardtown. Crazy for Ewe teaches classes in knitting and craft making while Wine and Design teaches art classes, neither are traditional restaurants, bars or taverns. Abrams’ ruling effectively reverses the beverage board’s decision and remands it back to them; it does not confer the liquor license. Lewis had argued in her petition to the court that the beverage board had acted in
an arbitrary and capricious manner by allowing a liquor license for a similar establishment in town but not to her business. “It’s exactly the same thing and the judge agreed,” Lewis told The County Times. “They didn’t try to differentiate between me and Wine and Design and the judge pointed that out.” The legal process took place during the legislative session in Annapolis, in which two bills were passed that made legal a special license for art establishments and beauty salons to serve limited amounts of beer and wine. Lewis said that license will be available by July but she did not want to wait any longer for fear of losing business this summer by going through another application process. “The beverage board had a confusing situation to deal with,” Lewis said. “I’ve been waiting since December. “I’m ready to go.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Redskins’ Owner Sells Local Radio Station By Dick Myers Staff Writer
Calvert County’s only radio station is changing hands again. WWXT (FM), licensed to Prince Frederick, is being sold by Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder. His Red Zebra Broadcasting is selling the station to DC-based Radio One, several broadcasting websites reported last week. The sale price has not been disclosed. In 2006, Snyder purchased the station, which is on 92.7, from Saga Communications, a Spanish broadcaster. The station has been simulcasting Red Zebra’s sports talk station, WTEM-AM (980), as the flagship stations for the Washington Redskins radio network, along with WWXX in Warrenton, VA. Snyder announced earlier this year that WMAL-FM would begin broadcasting the football games next season, along with WTEM. That will provide FM Redskins coverage in the Southern Maryland area. Even before the sale is approved by the Federal Communication Commission, Radio One will take over the station on May 1 under a Local Management Agreement (LMA), the radio equivalent of leasing the station. Radio One will in turn begin rebroadcasting their WMMJ (Magic 102,3), which carries an adult contemporary format catering to the African-American community. Radio One was founded by Cathy Hughes and her company, which now owns more than 50 stations, still has her original one, WOL-AM (1450) in DC. Radio One’s President Alfred Liggins (Hughes’ son) was quoted as saying the company was interested in expanding their reach with new acquisitions. They are also reportedly interested in purchasing the Virginia station from Red Zebra. The website www.dcrtv.com reported the acquisition will give Magic 102.3 coverage in southern and eastern Price George’s and Charles counties with their potential African-American audience. Magic 102.3 is licensed to Bethesda. The
Prince Frederick-licensed station now has its tower in Sunderland. The Prince Frederick station for years was a locally-based operation, run by Mel and Ada Gollub. The couple was originally from Philadelphia; they bought the station, then WESM (Western Shore of Maryland) in the early 1970’s. They changed the call letters to WMJs. According to a history of the station written by long-time morning announcer Mary Madden, the call letters MJS stood for the first names of the Gollub’s three children. During the operation by the Gollubs, WMJS was located in a small building off Route 231 near the Calvert County Fairgrounds. The tower was located on a knoll, so the station advertised itself as being “High atop Thunder Hill.” Over the years the station went through a variety of formats including easy listening, adult contemporary and country. Madden was always there to announce traffic problems and school closings and other cancellations and deliver local news. With Saga Communications’ purchase of the station from the Gollubs, the station lost its local presence and studio and that continued under Red Zebra, in which the station was collocated with WTEM. That is expected to continue under Radio One’s ownership. The call letters WMJS are now used by a low-power radio station operating out of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick. Madden does a volunteer gig on the station on Saturday mornings. The only locally originated radio stations remaining in Southern Maryland are all owned by SONAR Communicati0bs, which has studios in Mechanicsville. They are WSMD (Mechanicsville), WMDM (Lexington Park), WKIK-FM (California), WPTX-AM (Lexington Park) and WKIK-AM (La Plata). dickmyers@countytimes.net
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data earlier today. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland‘s job totals decreased by 7,200 jobs in March. Public sector jobs increased by 300 and the private sector decreased by 7,500 jobs. Maryland’s preliminary jobs estimate for February was revised by BLS from a gain of 11,500 jobs to a gain of 9,500 jobs. Since January 2015, Maryland gained 95,600 jobs. Two out of three months in 2017 have posted over-the-month job gains. Since March 2016, Maryland has added 44,200 jobs. Maryland businesses created a total of 36,100 jobs over-the-year. Maryland’s March unemployment rate is estimated at 4.3%. “Maryland has gained more than 95,000 jobs since January 2015, and improving the economy and creating good-paying jobs for Marylanders continues to be our focus,” said Maryland Labor Sec-
retary Kelly M. Schulz. “For example, this month, the Maryland Department of Labor announced the first four awards to local community partners selected to receive apprenticeship grants from the Apprenticeship Innovation Fund to help develop the talent pipeline for businesses while providing Marylanders with new avenues to success.” According to the data released today, the Professional and Business Services Sector increased by 2,000 jobs. (The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector increased by 700 jobs and the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services subsector increased by 1,300 jobs.) The Education and Health Services Sector increased by 400 jobs. (The Health Care and Social Assistance subsector increased by 1,100 jobs and the Educational Services subsector decreased by 700 jobs.) From Summar Goodman, Gov. Larry Hogan’s Office
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy said Tuesday that the county government cannot control the way the libraries in the county are operated, despite providing funding for them, and cannot influence the scheduling of a controversial teen sex education class as a result. “Our hands are tied on that,” Guy said during commissioner time at their regularly scheduled meeting, responding to comments from Sen. Steve Waugh on social media that intimated the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County should reign in the library system’s operations. “Commissioners must hold their library accountable,” Waugh wrote in a Twitter feed April 14. Though the county funds the Library Board of Trustees and the library system, state law requires that the trustee board be the sole authority in running county libraries, Guy said. Guy’s comments come as a non-profit group, the Southern Maryland Area Secular Humanists (SMASH), has scheduled a Washington, D.C.-based sex educator to come and speak at their meeting at the Lexington Park library in May. Library system Director Michael Blackwell pledged earlier this spring that the library system had cancelled the course to be taught by Bianca Palmisano over com-
munity backlash to Palmisano’s support of same sex practices and other sex acts that may not be appropriate for young people between the ages of 12 and 18, for whom the program was originally advertised. The library system, Blackwell has said, could not stop a non-profit from bringing the class to the library facility as part of their meeting, however. Guy said if residents who opposed such classes wanted to keep them out of the public libraries, they had to press state lawmakers to change the library system power structure. The class to be offered by SMASH will be open to high school-aged students, according to the group’s organizer Samantha McGuire, and require parental approval to attend. Once parents give their consent for the class, however, parents will not be allowed to attend to see what is the content of the class. 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. guyleonard@countytimes.net
National Drug Take Back Day, April 29, 2017
The Maryland State Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration are asking citizens dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 29, 2017 from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day. Each barrack will act as a collection station giving citizens an opportunity to dispose of all unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
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Working to modernize Maryland’s beer laws and promote economic growth across the State, Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced the members of the “Reform On Tap” Task Force. The task force, chaired by Comptroller Franchot and composed of 40 members representing key stakeholder groups within the beer industry, will perform a comprehensive review of the State’s antiquated laws that govern the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of Maryland craft beer. “Current laws and regulations pose an existential threat to the industry’s future growth in Maryland; and with it, the jobs, economic activity, tax revenue and tourism opportunities generated by this community of innovators and entrepreneurs,” said Comptroller Franchot. “In the absence of comprehensive reform, Maryland’s reputation within the national craft brewing industry will continue to suffer and the economies of our neighboring states will benefit at our expense.” Task force members come from every region of the state and represent both large and small breweries, distributors, restaurants, bars and retailers, consumers, and local and state elected officials. “I’m grateful to the men and women who have volunteered their time, talents, and energy by serving on this important task force,” Comptroller Franchot added. “The vast majority of the members are business owners who are making meaningful contributions to our state’s economy while giving back to their communities. I look forward to working with each of them over the next several months.” The first meeting of the “Reform On Tap” Task Force will be May 24 at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore City. All meetings and town halls, to be held throughout the spring and summer across the state, are open to the public and the press. Locations and dates of future meetings will be announced soon. The task force will develop legislative proposals based on extensive review of Maryland’s beer laws and other states’ laws. Additionally, feedback from industry stakeholders and the public will be incorporated, all with the goal of facilitating the growth and success of Maryland’s craft beer industry and other independent businesses. Marylanders are encouraged to submit comments, questions and feedback to ReformOnTap@comp.state.md.us. The members of the task force are: 1. The Honorable Peter Franchot, Comptroller of Maryland, Task Force Chairman 2. Mr. Adam Benesch, Co-Founder, Union Craft Brewing, Baltimore 3. Mr. Eric Best, General Manager, Bob Hall LLC, Upper Marlboro 4. Mr. Justin Bonner, Founder and CEO, Jailbreak Brewing Company, Laurel 5. Mr. Chris Brohawn, Co-Owner, Reale Revival (RaR) Brewing, Cambridge 6. Mr. Patrick Brady, CFO, The Fin City Brewing Company, Ocean City 7. Ms. Betty Buck, President, Buck Distributing Co. Inc., Upper Marlboro 8. Mr. Thomas G. Coale, Attorney, Talkin & Oh, LLP, Ellicott City 9. The Honorable Jake Day, Mayor, City of Salisbury 10. Mr. Chuck Ferrar, Owner, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Annapolis
11. Mr. Tom Flores, Brewmaster, Monocacy Brewing & Brewer’s Alley, Frederick 12. The Honorable Mike Gill, Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce (ex-officio) 13. Mr. Gary Hailey, Partner, Venable LLP, Rockville 14. Mr. Mike Haynie, Board Chair, Maryland Tourism Coalition 15. Mr. Neal Katcef, President, Katcef Brothers Inc., Annapolis 16. Mr. John Knorr, Owner, Evolution Craft Brewing Company, Salisbury 17. Ms. Carolyn Marquis, Owner, Chesapeake Brewing Company, Annapolis 18. Mr. E. Randolph Marriner, President and CEO, Manor Hill Brewing, Ellicott City 19. The Honorable John Mautz, Maryland State Delegate, Legislative District 37B (Mid-Shore) 20. Mr. Cory McCagh, Owner, 1812 Brewery, Cumberland 21. Mr. Jack Milani, Owner, Monaghan’s Pub and Legislative Chair, Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association, Woodlawn 22. Ms. Liz Murphy, Beer Writer, Naptown Pint, Annapolis 23. Mr. John (Phil) Muth, Co-Owner, Brookeville Brewing LLC, Brookeville 24. Ms. Carly Ogden, Co-Owner, Attaboy Beer, Frederick 25. Mr. Dick O’Keefe, Owner, Peabody Heights Brewery, Baltimore 26. Mr. Joe Petro, Owner, Hair O’ The Dog Wine & Spirits, Easton 27. Mr. John D. Porcari, President, U.S. Advisory Services, WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff, Cheverly 28. Mr. Phillip D. Rhudy, Co-Owner and Brewer, Independent Brewing Company, Bel Air 29. The Honorable Johnny Ray Salling, Maryland State Senator, Legislative District 6 (Baltimore County) 30. Mr. Ben Savage, Chief Marketing Officer, Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick 31. Mr. J. Michael Scarborough, Managing Partner, Calvert Brewing Company, Upper Marlboro 32. Ms. Leslie Schaller, Director of Media and Marketing, Bond Distributing Company, Baltimore 33. Mr. Hugh Sisson, Owner, Heavy Seas Brewing Company, Halethorpe 34. Ms. Hilda Staples, Owner, Volt Restaurant Group, Frederick 35. Ms. Beth Swoap, Board of Liquor License Commissioners, Calvert County 36. Ms. Julie Verratti, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development, Denizens Brewing Company, Silver Spring 37. The Honorable Mary Washington, Maryland State Delegate, Legislative District 43 (Baltimore City) 38. The Honorable Steve Weems, Commissioner, Calvert County; Owner, Wemyss Liquors, St. Leonard 39. Mr. Keith Wolcott, Director of Sales, Atlantic Custom Solutions/Brand My Beverage, Baltimore 40. The Honorable Ron Young, Maryland State Senator, Legislative District 3 (Frederick)
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Calvert Woman Pleads in Manslaughter Case By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Lauren Renee Scott, the North Beach woman charged with causing the death of a newly married St. Mary’s County couple on Valentine’s Day last year in a vehicle crash pleaded guilty to two counts of grossly negligent manslaughter by vehicle in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Tuesday. According to officials with the Anne Arundel County States Attorney’s Office, Scott’s plea deal includes a 20-year sentence in prison that was suspended except for two to eight years of active incarceration. Scott is set to be sentenced on June 9, officials said. Scott has remained on bond since a short time after the fatal crash occurred in Edgewater last year and remains out of jail. The husband and wife killed in the crash were Daniel and Kayla Amos of California. According to police, Scott was driving her 2002 Toyota Camry northbound on Solomons Island Road and crossed the centerline in the area of Swallow Lane and struck the Amos’ car, which was traveling in the opposing lanes on the same road.
In the aftermath of the crash police stated that there was probable cause to believe that Scott was driving under the influence of marijuana and opiates and possibly other controlled dangerous substances. Police stated that this condition “directly contributed to the crash and the subsequent deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Amos.” Daniel Amos was killed at the scene while Kayla Amos was evacuated by helicopter to a trauma hospital in Baltimore with severe injuries and died the next day. According to on-line court records Scott had been charged with possession of narcotics as well as possessing drug paraphernalia back in 2014 but those charges were placed on the inactive case docket. Daniel and Kayla Amos had been married just six months when they were killed. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Suspect Charged with Multiple Sexual Offenses Involving a Juvenile Female The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office received information about a possible sexual offense involving a juvenile female. The investigation revealed on April 16, 2017, a 14-year-old victim was solicited for a sex act by an unknown male. The victim admitted she and the male engaged in a sexual act inside his vehicle while in the area of Great Mills, Maryland. Several investigatory tools were utilized during the course of the investigation identifying Joseph Aloysious Maddox, age 51, of Mechanicsville, Maryland as the male in question. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) obtained an arrest warrant for Maddox charging him with the following criminal violations: Sexual Solicitation of a Minor Sex Offense Third Degree Child Porn Solicit Subject Assault Second Degree Maddox was located and placed under arrest. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center to await
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Drug Arrest – On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 1:04 am, Tpr. Manning initiated a traffic stop on a passenger car on Route 235 at Exploration Drive for a traffic violation. Tpr. Manning made contact with the driver, Andarius Ocyrus Conner, 20, of Waldorf, and detected the strong odor of marijuana. A probable cause search was conducted, resulting in the recovery of multiple plastic baggies containing a total of approximately 61 grams of suspected marijuana and a digital scale. Mr. Conner was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. He was charged with CDS Possess with Intent to Distribute, CDS: Possession- Marijuana, and CDS: Possess Paraphernalia and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-013789)
Drug Arrest – On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 2:05 am, Tpr. Manning initiated a traffic stop on a truck for a traffic violation. While the vehicle was coming to a stop, Tpr. Manning observed the driver throw a plastic baggie out of his window. Tpr. Manning recovered the baggie, which contained suspected cocaine, and made contact with the driver, Terence Llewelyn Mason, 52, of Mechanicsville. Mr. Mason was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Paraphernalia. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner. (17-MSP-014200) Theft – On Friday, April 14, 2017 at 2:07 pm, Tpr. Mulhearn responded to the Wal-Mart for a reported theft. Investigation revealed Vincent Douglas Smith, 56, of Lexington Park, had placed several
items in a backpack. Mr. Smith proceeded to the checkout register and paid for some items, but none of the items in his backpack. Mr. Smith was placed under arrest and issued a “Notice Not to Trespass”. He was transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack and issued a criminal citation for Theft Less than $100. (17-MSP-015491) Burglary- On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 1:50 am, TFC S. Ditoto responded to the Vapor 99 in Lexington Park for an alarm. TFC Ditoto observed that the front glass door of the business was shattered and spotted a suspect fleeing the scene on foot. The suspect ran to the area of the Golden Corral and was joined by a second suspect. One suspect, a juvenile male, 14, of California, was apprehended. The second suspect, a juvenile male, 17, of California, was apprehended a short time later. Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack for processing. They were charged with Burglary – Second Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property Less than $1,000, and Theft Less than $1,000 on a Juvenile Release. (17-MSP-016010) Theft – On Monday, April 24, 2017 at 5:00 pm, Senior Trooper Evans responded to the Wal-Mart for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that Rebecca Leeann Wathen, 19, of Bushwood, had placed items in a bookbag and attempted to leave the store. Ms. Wathen was issued a “Notice Not to Trespass” and transported to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack for processing. She was issued a criminal citation for Theft Less than $1,000. (17-MSP-017089)
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Blue Crabs Split Doubleheader with Long Island The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (2-2) took game one of a Sunday doubleheader against the Long Island Ducks (2-2) 6-1 before losing the second game 3-2, to split their opening series in their 10thAnniversary Season. Led by six strong innings from starter Daryl Thompson (1-0) the Blue Crabs were able to secure at least a series split by winning game one of the doubleheader. The Blue Crabs jumped on Ducks starter Keith Couch (0-1) putting up four runs in the second inning, with a bases-loaded single from Mike Blanke plating the first two in the inning. A sacrifice fly from Gary Brown, followed by a Danny Muno single finished the scoring that inning, and opened up a big enough lead for Thompson to pitch comfortably. “I felt like I had good control of my stuff today. I was able to command the zone and get ahead of guys, this allowed me to stick to my game plan throughout and earn a win for my team,” said Thompson. Thompson allowed just one run, a long solo homerun by Nate Freiman in the 4th inning, his second of the series. The Blue Crabs were able to respond in the bottom half of that innings when Gary Brown to
Long Island reliever Rob Rogers deep to left field, for his first homerun of the season and open up the lead to 5-1, before adding another in 5th to bring the game to 6-1, where it would finish. The Blue Crabs sent Brian Grening to the mound in game two today with the task of getting the team a series win. Grening threw six strong innings, leaving the game knotted up at 2-2. The Blue Crabs scored two runs for him in the first, with the leadoff hitter Brown reaching on a hit-by-pitch. He then stole second allowing a Zach Wilson single to drive him in, before Cory Vaughn was able to hit a sacrifice fly later in the innings to score Wilson from third. Grening loaded the bases against the Ducks in the second, but pitched around it allowing just one run on a Dan Lyons sacrifice fly to score Marc Krauss. In the 5th a Nolan Reimold double, followed by a Krauss single tied the game. The Blue Crabs turned the game over to closer Cody Eppley (0-1) for the seventh. He gave up a two out walk to catcher Dominic Blanco, who was pinch-run for by Fehlandt Lentini. Lentini, in his 170th consecutive regular season game, stole second and scored on a Delta Cleary Jr. single to left and putting
Long Island up 3-2. Reliever Amalio Diaz (S,1) worked a scoreless bottom of the seventh to pick up his first save, and solidify the win for David Aardsma (1-0) in the second of the seven inning games. “I’m happy with a split of the series to open the season against a tough team like Long Island,” said Blue Crabs Manager John Harris. “I think we pitched great all weekend, especially today from our starters. Our offense will continue to improve and come along as the season goes on, but
Thursday, April 27, 2017 this is a good way to start it off for us.” The Blue Crabs continue their 10th Anniversary Season Tuesday, April 25th as the York Revolution come to town. The Blue Crabs will send their all-time strikeout leader Gaby Hernandez to the mound for his first start this season. He is set to face off against York’s Victor Mateo, with first pitch slated for 6:35 P.M. From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
St. Mary’s Men’s Rugby Qualifies for National Championship The St. Mary’s Men’s Rugby team, a club sport at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, secured a spot for the 2017 NSCRO (National Small College Rugby Organization) championship held near Philadelphia, Pa., in June. This will be the club’s second run for the championship, having had a strong first appearance last year. “After placing second last year, we felt that we had something to prove this year,” said co-captain Ivan Messi ’17. “With hard work and facing the pressure, we were able to pull through as a team.” St. Mary’s College was “the team to beat” going into the qualifier hosted by
Franklin & Marshall Saturday, April 8, Messi said. St. Mary’s College beat out the host team in the finals 12-7. The 2017 NSCRO 7s Championship will be on June 3 – 4, in conjunction with the CRC 7s at Talen Energy (formerly PPL) Park in Chester, Pa., as part of the festival of collegiate rugby. The St. Mary’s College team is coached by volunteers Larry Donmoyer and Terry Pledger. From St. Mary’s College of Maryland
The Tackle Box Weekly Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Special To The County Times The Trophy Rockfish Season has improved greatly over the opening weekend. There was a steady stream of fishermen bring in their catches starting Monday. The trolling is still not in the “good” category, more like “fair”, which is only one grade up from “poor”, but gradually improving daily. Some fishermen seem to be on the the lucky spot every time out, landing limits on each trip. Others in the same area, using all the same techniques and lures, get skunked - go figure. Maybe the best area we have heard about has been from Little Cove Point to above the Power Plant in about 40 feet of water. The mouth of the Potomac has had some really big fish, but few; the upper Potomac has been devoid of fish. All this can change overnight. Smaller rockfish in the 17- to 24-inch range have been caught by lure casters in many areas. The St. Mary’s River has good numbers of these smaller fish which are all catch and release until the minimum is reduced to 20 inches on May 15. Last Tuesday a speckled trout of 20 inches was landed mixed with these rockfish. This speck was unexpected this early, but may indicate a good season for these this year as lots of them were in the tributaries of the lower Potomac last fall.
Jim Batch, Jr..Russel Shackelford, James Dougherty, and Jim Batch, Sr. trolled up this batch of stripers near the Gas Docks above Cove Point
The first croaker of the season were brought into The Tackle Box early Sunday morning. Clay Arnold caught two 10-inch croaker (known locally as “hardhead”) off the public fishing pier under the Solomons Bridge on the Calvert County side. The April 23rd date is about average for the first of these species that come into the bay from the Atlantic and spend the summer here feeding on the bay’s bounty of crabs, shrimp, minnows, etc. The first spot should be arriving for their summer migration anytime. White perch are now biting in the creeks and rivers. We need the five day string of 80 degree days promised starting this coming Thursday to break the fishing wide open. Coen Clark trolled an umbrella rig in the Potomac for this 43 inch, 28 pound rockfish
Brad Karbowsky (left) used a chartruse tandem rige to land this 51 inch, 48 pound striper in the Potomac
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Fanciful ceramic vases and objects, including a yacht on the water and an eyecatching water bird in the reeds. Thoughtprovoking photography that offers an artist’s view of the ordinary. Paintings, drawings and prints that require a variety of techniques to create. These are some of the select student artworks being showcased through May From left, Terri Bell, Donna Wilson, Kate Kimble, Linda Gottfried and Jasmine 5 at the College of Adams. Nataline Beckley. Southern Maryland’s Terri Bell of Indian Head won the paintAnnual Juried Student Exhibition. ing and drawing award for “lamururl,” an oil The exhibition, which is free and open painting of a woman without a face. “I really to the public, is on display at the Tony love the texture of this piece,” Moore said. Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery in the The Juror’s Honorable Mention award Fine Arts Center (FA Building) on the La went to Nataline Beckley of Upper MarlPlata Campus. boro for “Photogram,” a silver gelatin print “This is an opportunity for our students from photography of an animal skull, moths to experience the process of applying for a and fauna. “Someone has been spending a juried exhibition. This type of exhibition is lot of time in the darkroom,” said Moore. an important component of being a work- “This work keeps grabbing my attention.” ing artist and it is also an opportunity for The Juror’s Prize went to Linda Gottfried students to have their work evaluated by an of Cobb Island for “Gandaberunda,” an inoutside juror,” said CSM Associate Profes- tricate ceramic urn that features ceramic sor and Gallery Director Katherine Sifers, “feathers” covering the piece and topped by the show’s coordinator. a two-headed bird. “I just can’t stop looking Several of the student artists participat- at this piece … I love the detail of the feathing in this year’s exhibition were noted for ers,” Moore said. special honors at an awards presentation and In addition to the awards presentation, the reception attended by art program sponsors, four winners of the 2017-2018 Walter Grove CSM faculty and students April 18 in the Scholarship were announced at the recepFine Arts Center. Matthew Moore, an inter- tion. The merit-based scholarship has been nationally exhibited artist and the chair of provided for CSM art students annually for visual arts and humanities at Anne Arundel the last 18 years by Jane and Walter Grove, Community College, was this year’s invited who were present at the event. The couple juror, selecting the winners of all the awards established the scholarship in memory of except for the Faculty Purchase Prizes. their late son, who was an art student at Kate Kimble of La Plata won a Fine Arts CSM. Faculty Purchase Prize for “Silver Teapots,” Professor George Bedell recognized the a charcoal and colored pencil drawing. Don- Groves as “great patrons of the arts.” na Wilson of Waldorf also won this prize Scholarship winners are Lucas Snyder, and the photography and graphic design 18, of Indian Head; Krista Ayers, 49, of prize for her photo “Gourd on Ladder.” Waldorf; Charles Furby, 32, of Waldorf; and Jasmine Adams of Waldorf won the ce- Arisa Alston, 18, of Waldorf. ramics award for “Converse,” a clay piece “This scholarship brings me closer to my shaped like a Converse athletic shoe and dreams of working as an animator or designpainted red, with clouds and a face detail. er,” Alston said. She added that she required “This is such a surprising work,” Moore the scholarship to attend college and would said in his comments. “I feel like it must do not have attended without that assistance. a good job of conveying the character of the From College of Southern Maryland owner of this shoe.”
Teachers Union Elects New Officers
The Education Association of St. Mary’s County (EASMC), representing non-supervisory public school system employees, recently conducted its annual elections. Jill Morris, the current EASMC Co-president and SMCPS FLOW Program Manager, was elected President. Dawn Pipkin, the current EASMC Co-vice President and SMCPS Instructional Resource Teacher, was elected Vice President. Also elected to the EASMC Board of Directors were Tamara Payne (Secretary), Angela Goska (Treasurer), and Teresa Butt, Dwayne Hancock, Stephanie Law, Tammy Parsons, Karen Richardson, and Meddo Swaby (Members at Large). In
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For the first time in 17 years the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County acted to increase the impact fee on new home construction from $4,500 to $5,500, making an incremental move to draw more revenue but avoiding drastic increases of up to $25,000 for each new dwelling by 2018 under a proposed ordinance that the development and real estate community viewed as disastrous. However, those same observers fear that if the county does not take a measured approach to further increases in the impact fee, which helps to offset the addition of more residents by paying for more roads, schools and other infrastructure, housing prices could rise to the point where potential buyers could be forced out of the market. Charlotte Hall-based construction developer John K. Parlett, Jr., who supported some increase in the impact fee believed that the $1,000 rise proposed Tuesday by Commissioner Tom Jarboe was a reasonable one. “It’s not an unreasonable or unexpected adjustment,” Parlett told The County
Times. “But it appears that the commissioners got the cart before the horse…by acting before studying.” Commissioner John O’Connor said at the regular commissioner meeting that he had county finance officials craft a formula in the ordinance that essentially brought the conversation on impact fees up for public debate. “I needed this conversation to happen,” O’Connor said. “The formula might not have been great, but we’re having the conversation.” Parlett was critical of the process to reach the proposed formula, which increased the impact fee to more than $12,000 by July and doubled it to more than $25,000 by 2018, though was not adopted. “You don’t start a conversation by setting the house on fire and then looking for the fire extinguisher,” Parlett said. “With salaries being what they are housing prices are out of reach for many people.” Much increased impact fees, coupled with even greater expenses for hooking into central water and sewer for new homes, meant that developer costs would
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be rolled into consumer prices on homes, Parlett said. Younger people looking to buy homes might be forced to live in more and more rental properties, he said. “I don’t know how they’re going to cope with it,” Parlett said. Theresa Kuhns, director of Government Affairs at the Southern Maryland Association of Realtors (SMAR), said the commissioners acted wisely to establish a focus group to study how much the impact fee had to be increased to actually pay for infrastructure growth. But she warned that it was already expensive to save for a down payment on a home in St. Mary’s and too high an impact fee, combined with other rising costs, meant deepening mortgage commitments. “How much of a mortgage can you expect people to take on?” Kuhns said. “There’s a lot of impact beyond the impact fee.” She said a depressed housing construction market meant fewer construction jobs and fewer service jobs to support them. According to figures from SMAR it takes almost five years to save for a five percent home down payment of $11,171, assuming a household saved five percent of its income per year. Additionally it would take almost 10 years to save up for a 10 percent down payment of just over $22,000 and 18-and-ahalf years to save up for a 20 percent down payment of $44,683. Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy argued during debate on the ordinance this week that despite high excise taxes, much like impact fees, in Charles County and fears from realtors that it would depress the housing market there was actually double-digit growth last year. Kuhns said there was a $14,000 such tax in Charles on single-family homes and $12,000 for multi-family dwellings. “But the transfer tax is half that of St. Mary’s,” she said. St. Mary’s County transfer tax is 1 percent and is applied to all real estate transactions, not just new construction. There is also a question as to how much raising the impact fee in St. Mary’s will actually produce in revenue since the actual
number of those fees the county has collected as dropped precipitously since the crash of the housing market back in 2008. Figures from the Department of Land Use and Growth Management show that in 2004 the county collected impact fees on 1,433 dwelling units and 815 in 2008 but that dropped off by more than half in 2009 with just 356 impact fees collected. There was a recovery by 2012 of 641 impact fees but that dropped off to its lowest point in 13 years with just 318 collected on in 2016. “That’s an exceedingly small number,” Parlett said. “It’s not like we have this out of control growth that we have to control. “The increase of impact fees needs careful consideration.” Commissioner Todd Morgan said the $1,000 fee increase was “a fair and reasonable start” and also believed that caution was required in coming to a realistic impact fee increase in the near future. “You are pricing things very high,” with impact fees, transfer taxes and utility hookups, Morgan said, adding that he was concerned that St. Mary’s may not be in the same contention for guaranteed federal housing loans for prospective buyers as Charles and Calvert counties, where home prices are higher. That could mean that local home shoppers could indeed be priced out of the market without even being able to get a mortgage. “You can’t get the appraisal to even get in the house,” Morgan said. Since the county expected to collect on about the same number of dwelling units as last year, he said, it was not realistic to expect the increased impact fees on those homes to make up for all of the added services and infrastructure residents wanted. “We can beat up on developers but the county hasn’t built a new road in 25 years except FDR Boulevard,” Morgan said. “Any new roads have been built by developers and they pay for all those roads and turn them over to the county.” The focus group studying the impact fee is set to give their findings by Nov. 1. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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North End Gallery celebrates the memory of Karen Quam Russell with a special show featuring her art. Russell was a founding member of North End Gallery and over the years provided leadership and guidance to the gallery. Using various water media, Karen was well known for her exquisite paintings, particularly her bright abstracts and delicate flowers; many paintings and prints in this show are available for purchase. For information, visit the website www.northendgallery.org.
OPAL FINE ART, GALLERY AND GIFTS 41625 Park Avenue, 302-438-1629
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Join the Opal Gallery for the opening reception of “Jeweler’s Bench”, an invitational jewelry art show featuring handmade, one-of-akind pieces by local artists Bud Adams, Cristina Caugin, Chris Donaldson, Barbara Hance, Diane Kline, Laura Lisak, Kennedi Milan, Nancy Parker, Terri Powell, & Cynthia Rosenblatt. A second featured show will be “Off the Easel” with new work by Jane Rowe.
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22725 Washington St., 240-309-4074
A BOGO First Friday special on these beautifully crafted pillow covers! Buy one cover at regular price get the second one for half off from 5-8 pm on May 5th.
Home Elements will also be hosting animals available for adoption from Second Hope Rescue so be sure to stop by!
FENWICK STREET USED BOOKS & MUSIC 41655A Fenwick Street, 301-475-2859
Come by and meet Philip Hayward from 5-7 pm! An award-winning editor and writer living in St. Mary’s County, Phillip will be signing copies of ‘Deadly Stroke’, the first in the Kip Alexander Series. Phillip’s literary background includes work as a staff editor at Air & Space/Smithsonian, Mid-Atlantic Country, and Lodging magazines; along with his experience as a competitive rower, he has skillfully crafted this intriguing story set in nearby Alexandria, Virginia.
THE GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOODS COMPANY 41675 Park Ave., 301-475-1630
To celebrate Leonardtown’s First Friday theme for May 5th, The Good Earth is featuring the “This Beets Winter” smoothie. This refreshing treat is full of beet powder, chard, mango, raspberries, and banana. It is sure to compliment all Springtime festivities!
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Be sure to stop by on First Friday from 5-8 pm! ALL items will be on sale for 20% off, and select pieces of costume jewelry will be up to 50% off! Handmade art pieces including framed paintings are also available.
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Lightweight and versatile, Aalto is your perfect summer accessory. Wear it over anything - blouse, tank, or cami, you’ll love it’s easy lines and flattering drape. Just enough coverage so you look great and stay cool. Worked in beautiful Shibui yarns - choose smooth new Reed or earthy Twig. Simple to knit and spectacular to wear.
YELLOW DOOR ART STUDIO
22795 Washington St., 240-925-1888
Lots of excitement at the Yellow Door planned for First Friday! In the gallery - a solo show titled “Waterscapes” featuring talented local artist Bernard Matus. In the Open Studio - an “April Showers Bring May Flowers” painting opportunity, just $15 to join in and a great chance to create w/ the kids or just on your own! On the front lawn: emerging artist Flavio Bardales with his Sky Paintings and our yART sale, stop by to learn more!
First Friday Extended Join the SoMar Drummers for an audience participation drum circle, bring your own, or use theirs! Bring a chair or blanket.
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Come by and see our popular ABC print, it is just lovely! Find fun and functional items including tempered glass cutting boards, wall prints, coasters, mouse pads, sun catchers & much more! Featuring original art work by Scott Geib, Horizon Gallery is open late every First Friday until 8 pm.
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THE PHOENIX DOWN (inside Guenther’s Bistro) 25470 Point Lookout Rd/Rte 5, 240-434-8563
It’s Origami & Board Game Nite at Leonardtown’s only restaurant & gaming lounge! Phones down, pencils up as they go Old School w/ a variety of different games for the picking, or bring your own if you have a favorite one! The Origami table will also be open, bring your creativity and be prepared for an evening of great fun and delicious food in a casual setting, all ages are welcome anytime.
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John Zimmerman will be performing on the newly expanded patio on First Friday! Also, we will be celebrating the release of the wildly popular Peach Mango Mambo-join us for live music, great company, and the return of one of our best selling wine selections. Last year this wine sold out so be sure to come by soon!
Drum & Percussion Circle!
8-10pm at the Leonardtown Wharf
In the case of rain, the Drum Circle will moved to the Leonardtown Arts Center at 22660 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
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Dr. William A. “Bill” Yingling Dr. William A. “Bill” Yingling (Lt. Col., USAF) (Ret), 81, of Leonardtown, MD passed away April 18, 2017 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his loving family. Bill was married to his wife Sue Ann Yingling for 51 loving years. He was born September 8, 1935 in Pennsylvania to the late James Yingling and Violet Bryan. In 1957, Bill earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. On December 3, 1958, Bill entered the United States Air Force, Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio until 1959 in the Power Plant Laboratory. He served with Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at Edward Air Force Base in California from 1959-1961. He studied at the Air Force Institute of Technology from 19611963 earning his Master of Science degree in 1963. He worked with the Atomic Energy Commission, Division of Reactor Development in Germantown, MD in the Joint NASA/AEC Space Nuclear Propulsion Office from 1963-1967. He served in Sunnydale, CA from 1967-1969 with the
Air Force Scientific and Technical Liaison Office. He studied at the Air Force Institute of Technology from 1969-1971 before transferring to the Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Analysis Division at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. He earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering in 1973 from the Air Force Institute of Technology. In 1974 he transferred to the Defense Nuclear Agency, Field Command, Test Directorate until 1978. His last tour of duty was at the Department of Energy, Office of Military Applications in Germantown, MD. He retired with over 22 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel. In 1979, he began his second career with Analytic Services (ANSER), a non-profit analysis group in Crystal City, VA supporting the Air Staff at the Pentagon. During his 19 years of dedicated support he worked in Strategic Systems, Resource Planning and Aeronautical Analysis. During his career Bill earned many medals and awards but what he cherished was the love and respect of his co-workers and friends. After retirement he became a Master Mason in Brunswick, MD and was an avid golfer. In 2005, he moved to St. Mary’s County to be closer to family and became active with the Thomas J. Shryock Masonic Lodge in Hollywood, MD. He was active in the community and enjoyed helping his friends and neighbors. He helped his niece, Jackie Ellis, build her family home in Washington County acting as the construction foreman ensuring the work site
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was clean and orderly. He looked forward to playing bridge at the Garvey Center. In his later years when he couldn’t be as active as he liked her resumed his hobby of collecting coins with his grandchildren. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He took an Alaskan cruise with his wife and a cruise with his grandchildren and family to the Panama Canal. In addition to his beloved wife, he is also survived by his son, David M. Yingling (Julie) of Hollywood, MD; his grandchildren, Alexa and Jackson Yingling; his niece: Jackie Ellis (Chris), and his great nieces Helena Ellis, and Kristin Whorton; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, W. Allen Yingling, Jr. and his siblings, Dorothy Montour, Connie Hannum, and James Yingling, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to the W. Allen Yingling Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Frederick Community College 7932 Opossumptown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Alesha Jo Verdict Alesha Jo Verdict, 62, of Lexington Park, MD; left this world for a better one on April 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 11, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to the late Richard Glenn and Jeanette Lee Sappington Dickson, Alesha was raised in Fulton, MO where she lived until 1977. Alesha’s greatest joy was her family, especially her 3 granddaughters. Married 39 years to her best friend, Ewin Theodore Verdict Jr (Ted), she loved nothing more than when they were surrounded by their daughters, son-in-law, granddaughters, and granddogs. As a military spouse, she moved from Oak Harbor, WA where her children were born, to Atsugi, Japan before settling down in Lexington Park in 1991. An avid reader, Alesha was an excellent librarian and dedicated more than 25 years to the Charlotte Hall branch of the St. Mary’s County Public Library, where she recently retired as the Assistant Branch Manager. Alesha loved to sew and crochet, and the Halloween costumes, quilts, baby blankets, and Christmas tree skirts she made are treasured by the family and friends who received them. Gardening, cooking, and baking were a favorite creative outlet for Alesha. Her family enjoyed her many recipe experiments, often involving ingredients she grew herself; and everyone was a willing taste-tester for her baked goods, especially bread! In addition to her husband, Alesha is survived by her daughters, Amanda Christine Boaz (Joshua) of Richlands, NC and Natalie Kathleen Verdict of Lexington Park, MD; three granddaughters, Blake Ashley Boaz, Dylan Caitlin Verdict, and Bailey Alexis Boaz; her brother, Richard Stephen Dickson of
Lee Center, NY; and many extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
William Robert “Bill” Boxwell LCDR William Robert “Bill” Boxwell, USN (Ret.) of Dameron, MD passed away April 19, 2017 at the age of 91 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born February 21, 1926 in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles Raymond Boxwell and Etta Marie Blanchard. In February 1944, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific until the end of the war. He continued his service as a torpedoman for the 13 years. After earning his commission, he served as a Weapons Officer until his retirement as a Lieutenant Commander in September, 1970. On June 11, 1949, he married his beloved wife, Theresa Ellen Boxwell at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea in Baltimore, MD. Together they celebrated over 67 wonderful years of marriage. In January 1974, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. Mary’s College. He taught Biology at Chopticon High School and then spent eight years teaching at St. Michael’s Catholic School. He also tutored fourth grade math at Ridge Elementary. In retirement, he and his wife travelled extensively to Europe, South America and Australia from 2002-2008. His hobbies included sailing, camping, and fishing. He was a modest man with a witty sense of humor. His greatest love was for his family whom he enjoyed spending time with. He was a member of Ridge Rescue Squad for over 15 years as an EMT. He was the Chief for five years. He also volunteered many hours teaching children how to row at Calvert Marine Museum. In addition to his beloved wife, Bill is survived by his children: David Boxwell (Imelda) of Dameron, MD, Jean Ochrzcin of St. Inigoes, MD, Robert Boxwell (JoAnne) of Lusby, MD, Edward Boxwell (Anna) of Grand Junction, CO, and James Boxwell (Debra) of Ashburn, VA; his brothers, Norman Boxwell (Barbara) of Millersville, MD and Edgar Boxwell (Caroline) of Silver Spring, MD; his grandchildren: Michael Henry, Katie Varga, Peter Boxwell, Rachel Boxwell, and Joey Virgalla; and his great grandchildren, Cooper and Harrison Varga. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Raymond Boxwell, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Ridge, MD 20680 or St. Michael’s Catholic School, P.O. Box 259, Ridge, MD 20680. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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NARFE Chapter Celebrates 50th Birthday
By Dick Myers Staff Writer
National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) St. Mary’s County Chapter 969 celebrated its 50th birthday during a luncheon April 21 at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown. Delegates Matt Morgan and Deb Rey were on hand for the festivities. Rey presented Chapter President Joe Luskus with proclamations from both the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates. Also attending the luncheon was NARFE Region 2 Vice President Evelyn Kirby who brought greetings from NARFE National President Dick Thissen, who was unable to make the celebration although he has previously visited the local chapter’s meetings. Kirby noted that her region that includes Maryland, Delaware, DC, Pennsylvania and New Jersey is the largest in membership and smallest in size of NARFE’s regional chapters. She said that Chapter 969 is one of the largest and most active local chapters in the region. Kirby in her address also noted the recent passing of Chapter 969 State Legislative Director Mary Ruth Horton, who had been active in NARFE regional, state and local organizations for many years. Members were entertained at the birthday party with a performance by the Chopticon High School Peace Pipers. All federal employees, active and retired, are eligible for membership in the national organization and the local chapter. The local chapter keeps members informed on upcoming legislation and changes that may affect member’s earned pay, rights and benefits. For membership information contact Geneva Leon at 301-884-5112. NARFE Chapter 969 also has volunteer service officers to provide assistance to persons getting ready to retire or for those who have lost a spouse. The service offi-
Pictured from left to right: Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans; Anna D’Agostino; Richard Hall of Bob Hall, LLC and LT. Shane Bolger, Maryland State Police
NARFE Chapter 969 President Joe Luskus accepts a House of Delegates proclamation from Del. Deb Rey recognizing the chapter’s 50th birthday. Photo by Lonna Siskind for NARFE Chapter 969.
cers are regularly available for counseling at the Frank Knox Training Center outside Patuxent River Naval Air Station Gate 2. The local chapter is also active in raising money for local causes such as Hospice and Alzheimer’s research. Volunteers regularly sit outside local businesses collecting money for those causes. The chapter also has a Federal Employees Recognition Day coming up Saturday, May 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Northern Senior Center in Charlotte Hall. This free event will have many vendors available to answer questions on the Thrift Savings Program, health insurance retirement and volunteer options. There will be giveaways, door prizes and light refreshments. For more information about NARFE Chapter 969 go to their website: www. narfe.org/site/chapter969/ dickmyers@countytimes.net
St. Mary’s County Library Mourns Loss of Alesha Verdict The St. Mary’s County Library Board of Trustees joins all St. Mary’s County Library employees in mourning the passing of Alesha Verdict. Alesha started her career at St. Mary’s County Library as a Library Assistant in 1991. Through her 25 years of service, Alesha served as a Circulation Supervisor and eventually the Assistant Branch Manager at Charlotte Hall Library beginning in 2012. She also served as the Acting Branch Manager on several occasions. Alesha retired from her position as Assistant Branch Manager in 2016, leaving behind a lasting impression on all those who interacted with her, both customers and staff. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Alesha Verdict.” said Mary Anne Bowman, Deputy Director. “She was ray of sunshine, full of laughter and joy. She loved the library staff and customers as her extended family and dedicated 25 years serving the community. She will be greatly missed as a mentor and friend to all of us.”
Information on Celebration of Life: Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at a Celebration of Life to be held at the Charlotte Hall Library 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. Attendees are encouraged to wear happy colors; Alesha’s favorite was pink. Light refreshments will be served. Memories of Alesha can be sent to Catherine DiCristofaro at cdicristofaro@ stmalib.org and will be collected and given to Alesha’s family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte Hall Branch of the St. Mary’s County Library (37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall, Md., 20622) or Hospice of St. Mary’s (PO Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650). Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com FromLaura Boonchaisri, St. Mary’s County Library System
Sheriff’s Office Rewards Designated Drivers On Monday, April 24th Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans drew 6 winning entries from 127 participants in the Calvert County Designated Driver Rewards Program at the Solomon’s Island Tiki Bar opening, April 21st – April 23rd. This DD program sponsored by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Chesapeake Region Safety Council, Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and Bob Hall, LLC ensured that 507 revelers received a safe ride home. Angel Owens of Callaway won the first grand prize package of a 1 Night stay at the Holiday Inn Solomon’s, $200 cash, $50 Tiki Bar Gift Certificate and a $25 Pier Restaurant Gift Certificate. Kelly Nahaj of Great Mills won the second grand prize of a $100 Solomon’s Victorian Inn Gift Certificate, $200 cash, $50
Tiki Bar Gift Certificate and a $25 Stoney’s Kingfisher Gift Certificate. Whitney Lynch of Solomon’s won the third grand prize of a $50 Back Creek Inn Gift Certificate, $50 Tiki Bar Gift Certificate, $200 cash, $25 Stoney’s Kingfisher Gift Certificate and a $25 Lotus Café Gift Certificate. Megan Parlett of Lusby won the fourth grand prize of 4 Baltimore Orioles Baseball Tickets, plus a Parking Pass. Thomas Conrow of Port Republic won the fifth grand prize of 2 Baltimore Orioles Baseball Tickets and a $50 Visa Gift Card from the CAASA Designated Driver Award Program. Breenna Smith of Washington, DC, won the sixth grand prize of 2 Baltimore Orioles Baseball Tickets. From Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
SMECO Marks 3 Millionth ENERGY STAR® Bulb
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) announced that its residential customer-members have purchased three million ENERGY STAR bulbs since 2010, resulting in more than 128,000 megawatthours in energy savings. The energy savings are the equivalent of taking more than 19,000 passenger vehicles off the road for one year, or removing carbon dioxide emissions from more than 10 million gallons of gasoline consumed. SMECO’s Lighting Program encourages customers to replace their incandescent bulbs with energy-saving lighting by offering in-store discounts up to $7 per bulb at local participating retailers. ENERGY STAR bulbs use 75 percent less energy and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Because they require less energy to produce the same amount of light, they help to protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and save money on energy costs. “LED technology has advanced rapidly and ENERGY STAR bulbs are now more affordable for SMECO customer-members,
especially when they take advantage of instant discounts,” said Jennifer Raley, Energy and Technology Programs Manager, Demand Side Management for SMECO. “This three-million-bulb milestone confirms our commitment to helping southern Maryland residents save energy and money.” Lighting discounts are just one way SMECO helps its customers reduce energy usage in support of the EmPOWER Maryland goal to reduce energy consumption in the state. Raley added, “SMECO offers programs to businesses and commercial facilities, as well as rebates on heat pumps and other household appliances. Improving energy efficiency is an effective way to reduce energy costs.” More information on SMECO’s Lighting Program, along with other programs designed to save energy and money, is available at SMECO.coop/save. As a cooperative, SMECO will always put its members first and be responsive, reliable, and resourceful—the power you can count on. From SMECO.
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Donor Helps Renovate The Newtown Players Provide A Arc’s Residential Location Dose Of Food, Faith And Family “Achieve with us.” That tagline is a phrase which serves as a call to action for The Arc’s employees, its community members, and the people they support. As a non-profit organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, The Arc has come to realize the true impact of people coming together to “achieve” their mission, creating opportunities for independence and personal success for these individuals. Recently, a parent by the name of Sam Brown has come to truly embody that call to action. Sam’s son began receiving services through The Arc in 1996. He lives in one of The Arc’s residential locations, along with some roommates. Last year, renovations were needed on the home, which was built well over twenty years ago. When Sam Brown learned about the renovations needed, he didn’t hesitate to offer a generous donation to assist in making them happen. During the course of the project, additional repair needs became apparent and for a second time, Sam stepped in and donated what he could to help. His contributions will help to make the site more accessible for people with limited mobility while also improving a bathroom, the sewage system, and an old deck area. When asked what motivates him to give and be so involved with The Arc, Sam said he feels there is a “real need in the community for children that grow into young adults to have a secure place to live” and he’d “like to help the organization continue to grow.” He also says he is motivated to give in memory of his late wife, Vicki Brown. Vicki utilized a wheelchair for over 20 years, and that never stopped her from being involved – whether in the community or with their son, Ben. She believed that no matter the challenges, everyone had an ability to contribute. Sam’s selflessness has not gone unnoticed. Recently, The Arc’s Board recognized him for his generosity and presented him with a plaque which will hang in the renovated residence to memorialize Sam’s contribution. The Arc’s residential program provides a safe and secure environment, a place to call home for people with
Terry Z. Long, CEO, left, presents Sam Brown, right, with a plaque to honor his generous contributions to The Arc.
various intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a waiting list that continues to grow, the program fills a real need within the community and contributions such as Sam’s expand the program’s limited resources, allowing the program to continue to grow and improve. The organization hopes Sam’s generosity will inspire others to find their own way to “achieve” and make a difference for people with different abilities throughout their own communities. The Arc Southern Maryland is a nonprofit organization affiliated at the state level with The Arc of Maryland and at the national level with The Arc of the United States, which is the world’s largest grass roots organization of, and for, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including Down syndrome, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses. Since 1975, The Arc Southern Maryland has provided quality support and programs aimed at creating opportunities for independence and personal success for people with different abilities in inclusive communities.
It’s dinnertime, and you’re invited to spend it with The Newtowne Players’ own big Italian famiglia in Hoboken, New Jersey, where more than plates of ravioli, cannoli and lasagna are served up by Italian immigrant grandmothers Aida (Linda Lagle) and Emma (Dawn Weber) in “Over the River and Through the Woods” by Joe DiPietro. “They suck you in with the food,” Nick (Hunter Martin), the Italian-American grandson and eligible bachelor whom everyone wants to see get married, tells us. He’s right—Aida constantly plies everyone with food, no matter their insistence they aren’t hungry. With a coy smile, she obliges with plates of dessert, salads and ham sandwiches. (Can’t decide on the cheese? You won’t have to.) You may be sucked in by the food, but you’ll stay for the family. “Tengo famiglia,” grandfather Frank (John Giusti) impresses on Nick throughout the play. Nothing is more important than family. That phrase becomes even more significant when Nick tells his grandparents, with whom he eats every Sunday for dinner, he’s been offered his dream job in Seattle. The news doesn’t sit so well. For the grandparents, the thought of even wanting to move away from them is unfathomable. Thus begins a series of comedic schemes to keep Nick around, including bringing to Sunday dinner the lovely (oh, and single, of course) Caitlin O’Hare (Randi Wright) as bait, hoping she becomes a reason for Nick to stay in New Jersey.
For some members of the cast, this play is already like going to a family reunion: Weber and Giusti played the same roles in the troupe’s first rendition of the show in 2010, and Thomas Esposito returns to direct. This is the first time Newtowne has reprised a show at Three Notch Theatre, and the cast was specifically mixed with Newtowne veterans—Giusti, Weber, Lagle and Dave Bayles (who plays grandfather Nunzio), and more recent faces— Martin and Wright. The family feel of the cast is evident, especially when they gather around the table for meals. Martin gives an earnest performance as Nick, deftly portraying an understandable annoyance at his grandparents while mixed with deep-seated adoration. Wright’s Caitlin brings an understated elegance to her scenes. The four grandparents serve as the backbone of the play, and the actors’ years of stage experience is more than palpable. The tenderness between the couples is obvious, as is their deep care for Nick. You may even find, in between laughing at the Italian stereotypes and the verbal interactions and interruptions of any loud, passionate family, you shed a few tears. By the end of the play, “You realize what matters is family.” “Over the River and Through the Woods” runs April 21 through May 7 at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park. For tickets, visit www.newtowneplayers.org. From Emily Funderburk, Newtown Players
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Early Childhood Celebrated by Commissioners Commissioners Take a Stand The Cast of “Over the River and Through the Woods” by Joe DiPietro from left to right John Giusti, Randi Wright, Linda Lagle, Hunter Martin, Dawn Weber and Dave Bayles.
The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, the Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) and other local organizations, joined the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County and the National Association for the Education of Young Children to celebrate the Week of the Young Child. The organizations work to improve early learning opportunities, which are crucial to the growth and development of young children and to building better futures for everyone. “All young children and their families across the country and St. Mary’s County
deserve access to high-quality early education and care,” said Commissioner Tom Jarboe (1st District). The proclamation recognizes and supports people, parents, programs and policies which are committed to high-quality early childhood education as the right choice for kids. Commissioners hope the Week of the Young Child in St. Mary’s County activities encourages citizens to work to make a good investment in early childhood. From St. Mary’s County PIO
Nick (Hunter Martin) and Caitlin (Randi Wright) come to an understanding after a harsh rejection.
Against Dating Violence Statistics from the Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness indicate one in three adolescent girls in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. The figure far exceeds victimization rates for other types of violence affecting youth. With this in mind, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County joined members of the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women, St. Mary’s County Public Schools and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital to raise awareness regarding dating violence by declaring Respect Week in St. Mary’s County.
“Providing young people, their families and the school system with education about healthy relationships and relationship skills and by changing attitudes that support violence, we recognize dating violence can be prevented,” said Commissioner Tom Jarboe (1st District). Ultimately the commissioners are hopeful Respect Week can help to bring greater awareness to young people, their families, schools and communities regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity. From St. Mary’s County PIO
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VFW Auxiliary Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ PAX 23248 Cedar Point Rd, Patuxent River, MD 20670 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Calling all Golfers…The VFW Auxiliary Post 2632 is hosting a Golf Tournament Fundraiser on April 27th at Cedar Point Golf Course, Patuxent River, MD. All proceeds from the event will raise funds for the McVet’s organization (www.mcvet.org) . The tournament is limited to 30- four man teams. Singles will be paired with other teams to create a 4-person team. Early Bird Registration begins today through April 13th and is $75 per person or $300 per team. Regular Registration is April 14-25 and is $350 per team; so gather your team and get registered during our early bird registration and save $50 per team! Raffles, Silent Auction and prizes will be awarded throughout the event. Breakfast and Lunch included. Contact Wayne LaFleur at Auxiliaryvfw2632@gmail.com or call 240-4313086. Drop by the Post with your registration check or mail to VFW Post 2632, Attn: Auxiliary Golf Tournament, P.O. Box 86, California, MD 20619. Gut-buster Cheese Steak Fundraiser at the 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. Free Film Screening Lexington Park library- Room B 21677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 6:00 PM This acclaimed documentary film with Leonardo DiCaprio is an exploration of the changes occurring around the world due to climate change and what we can do now— great preparation for the upcoming People’s Climate March! This will also be our last in-person opportunity to register for the bus leaving from California, MD and stopping in Charlotte Hall, MD before arriving in DC for to the climate march! Event link on Facebook: www.facebook. com/events/605050839680529/ Contact Phone Number: 240-808-4233
Friday, April 28 CSM Celebrates Work of Administrative Professionals CSM, Leonardtown 8:00 AM-3:00 PM The Corporate Center at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host Administrative Professionals Development Day to celebrate local administrative professionals at the Leonardtown Campus. Administrative Professionals Week began in 1952 as a way to honor administrative staff for their efforts in order to attract more people to office and administrative careers. Now, the week-long celebration,
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observed the last full week of April, is one of the largest in the nation. CSM invites administrative professionals to a day of food, fun, networking and learning opportunities in a relaxed, stress-free environment. Participants will develop new strategies, skills and solutions they can immediately apply to the workplace. All area administrative professionals, including business and office managers, executive and administrative assistants, human resource administrators, customer service representatives, office assistants and clerks, are encouraged to attend. The event kicks off with a continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m., followed by a keynote address by Jennifer Anderson, an accomplished trainer, teacher, coach and business builder. Four sessions will follow, covering topics such as change management, social media strategies, cybersafety and health and stress relief. A lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m. with plenty of networking opportunities. The event is $125 per participant. For groups of five or more, the cost is $99 per person. For information or to register, visit www.csmd.edu/AdminProfessionalsDevDay. For groups of five or more, contact Friedrich at 301-934-7548. Yard Sale-St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care 24400 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood MD 20636 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Join us for our Participant Yard Sale on Friday, April 28 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. All proceeds will benefit the St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care Bus Fund. Donations can be dropped off at the center Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:00. (No clothing, please.) Contact Dorothy or Dawn at 301-373-6515 for more information. MCA Movie on the Lawn Mother Catherine Academy—Mechanicsville, MD 7:00 PM-10:30 PM MCA will be hosting a Movie on the Lawn on Friday, April 28, 2017.The movie will start at 7:55 PM or when the sun sets. We will be showing the movie The Secret Life of Pets. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a fun night out with the family. This event is FREE and open to everyone in the community. Rain Date: May 5, 2017 80S Dance Cardio Party Theme Hollywood Rec Center 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Cardio Dance Party is thru St. Mary’s County Rec and Parks. Must register online or in person at the main office in Leonardtown. Best costume wins a prize!!! ages 16 and up!!! bring your friends!! $7.00 advance ordering only. no drop in or walk in! 2 hour event— breaks are encourage and bring your own water bottles, towel. chairs will be available. Questions please contact Lisa @ mustangmomma7@gmail.com Guitarist Stephen Bennett in Concert 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD 7:00 PM-10:00 PM The SMTMD HomeSpun Coffee House is thrilled to welcome back Guitarist Stephen Bennett.
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Whether playing his great-grandfather’s harp guitar, his 1930 National Steel or a standard 6-string, Stephen Bennett is a musician to hear. His playing has won awards and critical praise. In live performance and on record, his diverse musical influences and interests are joined with a lifelong love affair with the sound of guitar strings. One of the most creative and original finger-style guitarists of his generation, Stephen Bennett is also an accomplished harp guitarist. A challenging teacher, a gifted composer, and a performer of great sensitivity, he is known in elite music circles as a master of finger-style guitar. Stephen has performed around the world, shared the stage with some of the world’s finest guitarists, and created a body of work that is known and respected among the musical cognoscenti. Go to harpguitar.com. Admission is $10 for SMTMD members, $15 for non-members. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, go to www.smtmd.org
Saturday, April 29 Historic Sotterley Plant Sale 44300 Sotterley Road Hollywood MD 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Annuals, Perennials, shrubs and bulbs for sale by Sotterley Garden Guild. Rain or Shine! Sponsored by the Sotterley Garden Guild. Because of their dedication to this National Historic Landmark, these nurturing volunteers have not only raised thousands of dollars in support of Historic Sotterley Plantation, but they are also responsible for the maintenance of the exquisite Colonial Revival Garden. Their passion for beauty is evident in the smallest of details, so take the opportunity to appreciate their horticultural artistry! For more information, visit sotterley.org. Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Open House 24410 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M Interested in learning more about one of the world’s Oldest Fraternities, the Freemasons. Come on out to the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Open House and bring family!Members will be there to answer any questions you may have about our Fraternity and its different collateral bodies, and please take advantage of our free Child Identification program event. This program provides parents with a free disc containing a recent photo, finger prints, voice sound track of their child, as well as a DNA sample which they can provide to Police Officers in the event their child is missing.
Sunday, April 30 Car Wash Fundraiser For Leonardtown Wildcats Football Buffalo Wild Wings, Lexington Park 10:00AM-2:00PM Come out for the Leonardtown Wildcats benefit car wash being held in memory of Mason Maggio. Afterwards, go inside and get some food and mention the Wildcats to your server to give a portion of your bill to the organization. We hope everyone can make it.
Spring Fling Car Show 22735 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Over 300 antique & classic cars on the Square in Leonardtown. Trophies, music, shops, vendors, restaurants, trivia, kids games. Proceeds benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s. Rain date: May 7th. Admission. Proceeds benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s. St. Mary’s Historic Half Marathon Visitor Center, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 8:00 AM-12 Noon Starting at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, run through Maryland’s first colonial capital and North America’s best preserved English colonial archaeological site, Historic St. Mary’s City. This race is appropriate for all experience levels including first-timers. A 5K race will follow after the start of the half marathon. 18th Annual Plant Sale Historic Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood MD 20636 12 Noon-3:00 PM Annuals, Perennials, shrubs and bulbs for sale by Sotterley Garden Guild. Rain or Shine! Sponsored by the Sotterley Garden Guild. Because of their dedication to this National Historic Landmark, these nurturing volunteers have not only raised thousands of dollars in support of Historic Sotterley Plantation, but they are also responsible for the maintenance of the exquisite Colonial Revival Garden. Their passion for beauty is evident in the smallest of details, so take the opportunity to appreciate their horticultural artistry! For more information, visit sotterley.org. Emmaus Road Southern Gospel Quartet Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, 24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood, MD 20638 6:00 PM Bring your family and friends to this great FREE concert by Emmaus Road. Hailing from Dalton, Georgia, Emmaus Road is an energetic male quartet with a sound, style, and anointing all its own. A love offering will be received.
Monday, May 1 Mommy and Child Alphabet Bingo 22660 Washington Street, Leonardtown Md 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Alphabet Bingo and story ages 2 -5. Children will be asked to create a bingo board with the help of mom. This arts and crafts project will encourage several learning opportunities like development of fine motor skills, eye and hand coordination, sensory and social interaction. $10 per child, please contact joi_lowe@yahoo. com or www.facebook.com/juiceboxart/ Job Fair MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital 3:00 PM-7:00 PM MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is hosting a job fair for Registered Nurses, Nurse Techs and Experienced Surgical Assistants.
Community Wednesday, May 3 Little Explorers: Gardening Historic St. Mary’s City (meet at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation), 47621 Old Cove Road, St. Mary’s City 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Designed for pre-school age children 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members); one accompanying adult free. Full-day admission included.
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Auxiliary (DAVA) of Chapter # 26 Monthly Meeting VFW in California MD 7:00 PM The DAV is an organization of men and women dedicated to a single purpose, Fulfilling the promises to the men and women who served lead quality lives with respect and dignity. Free Claims Help Available with appointment. Please join the fun
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Ledo’s Pizza LVRSA Fundraiser Ledo’s Pizza Restaurant in Leonardtown MD 4:00 PM-8:00 PM The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) is having a fundraiser at Ledo’s Pizza in Leonardtown MD on May 3rd from 4-8pm. Dinein or Carry-out, just be sure to let your server know you are there to support the LVRSA fundraiser.
CSM Chorale and Chamber Choir Concert College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A., Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. 7:30 PM CSM’s Chorale will be joined by the Chamber Choir in performing an assortment of classics. $5 in advance, $7 day of concert. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Free Line Dance Lessons Last Drop Country Bar—23955 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Free beginner and intermediate line dance lessons. If you can count to 8 .. you can line dance!
Am. Legion Post 221 Meeting AL Post 221; 21690 Colton Point Rd; Avenue, MD 8:00 PM-9:00 PM American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00pm. Visit our website at www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at alpost221@aol.com. Call (301) 884-4071 for more information.
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Lexington Park Library will hold Intermediate Excel on Wednesday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Students with a basic knowledge of Excel will learn how to use the sort and filter functions in Excel and how to insert and manipulate graphs and pivot tables. Adult computer classes are for ages 16 and up. Registration required on www.stmalib.org.
Financial Education Workshop: Increasing Cash Flow and Debt Management
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. Leonardtown Library 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Charlotte Hall Library 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lexington Park Library will hold a Financial Education Workshop: Increasing Cash Flow and Debt Management on Saturday, May 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Finding the additional $100, $200, or $300 a month you didn’t know you had. Through basic understanding of how money works, turn active spenders into educated savers. Large or small, debt has to have a plan behind it to remove it. Learn concepts such as debt roll up to limit the time line of repayment and helping people save money on interest. Registration is recommended on www.stmalib.org.
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Prohibition Party The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 6:00-7:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Scarlet Plus Entertainment – Karaoke and DJ The Brass Rail Sports Bar Sing & Dance all evening with great & fun people 8:00 PM – Midnight Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com
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Pet of the Week Meet Isolde I HAVE MANY TOES! I AM A POLYDACTYL! My name is Isolde. I am about two years old. I am very sweet and I have a calm personality. I enjoy being petted and I come when I called. I like to sleep near my foster mom. I enjoy high places and I especially love hanging out on top of the cat tower by the window. I go to the Petco in California, Md on Saturdays and Sundays between 10:30 and 3 in the hopes of finding a home of my own. Won’t you consider fostering to adopt me to see what a gentle soul I am? You can fill out an application at www. feralcatrescuemd.org and email to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org, Love always, IsoldeI
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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.
Vendor & Yard Sale at Northern
The Northern Senior Activity Center Council will hold a Yard Sale open to the public on Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 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 further information, contact Council President Pat Myers at 301-884-8714.
Older Americans Month
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will celebrate Older Americans Month from May 1-May 31. To celebrate, we want to see what you have done or experienced throughout your life, your life story if you will. We invite you to create a collage of your life. It can be anything you are proud of accomplishing from having children to being in the military. Is there something unique you have done after you retired or out of the norm? Please be sure to share those stories as well. We will provide the poster board for you to attach photos, short stories or anything that you would like to use to tell your story. We will then have a special lunch and display these beautiful examples of “Aging Out Loud”. We want to hear your story so, please, show us how loud you can be! Please contact Garvey Senior Activity Center to learn more or pick up a poster board from the receptionist desk. Completed posters are due back no later than May 22. Don’t forget to sign up for our celebration luncheon on Thursday, May 25! To make reservations, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
Derby Day Tickets Now on Sale
Put on your big hat and come to the races! Join us at the Northern Senior Activity Center for Kentucky Derby Day on Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m-12:30 p.m. Dress in your racing finest for derby themed bingo, an elegant lunch with complementary entertainment featuring the talented Meleah Backhaus Shrout, and other prizes. Lunch will be roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, fresh seasonal fruit, and chocolate cake for dessert. The suggested donation is $6 and is due at signup to receive your ticket. To pay in advance, please visit the front desk. For more information, call 301475-4200, ext. *3101.
Potting Shed Fun
Come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m. so you can put together a flower basket to beautify your porch/stoop while visiting with friends! Simply bring your favorite flower container (No bigger than 8” diameter) and at least 2 or 3 six-packs of flowers to share. The dirt’s on us! Call 301-4754200, ext. *1658 (Must press the star key), or stop by the reception desk to get in on the fun. Pre-registration is required, before April 28.
Music and Movement
In celebration of Senior Fitness Month join Program Specialist Kathy Creswell at the Garvey Senior Activity Center as she teaches a low impact aerobics class with upbeat and exhilarating music on Mondays, May 8 and 22, at 1:30 p.m. Creswell has a Music Therapy degree and experience with Jazzercise, among other programs. She will keep you moving throughout the class. Don’t miss out on signing up! Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050, to register for the class.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The community is invited to join Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, the Department of Aging & Human Services, and the Triad/SALT Council to thank this year’s Law Enforcement Officers of the Year and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to their community. Law Enforcement Appreciation (LEA) Day will be held on Tuesday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road in California, MD. The community is invited to enjoy a few lunch following the ceremony. For more information, contact Sarah Miller at 301-475-4200, ext. *1073, or at sarah.miller@stmarysmd.com.
Rearview Mirror Luncheon
Join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, May 10, at 12 p.m. for lunch and a performance by the duo Rearview Mirror. Iris Hirsch and Glenn Bullion play a blend of rock and roll, R&B, pop, country, standards from the Great American Songbook, disco, and Motown from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Not only does their performance include music, but also humor, music trivia, some dancing and fun for all. Rearview Mirror’s mission is to involve its audience with the music and to provide a good time for all. Lunch for the day will be apple juice, pulled pork on a deli roll, coleslaw, cantaloupe and corn. Don’t miss out on this performance! 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.
History Video
There will be a viewing of the video 10 Buildings That Changed America at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. This video, produced by Window to the World Communications, Inc. tells the stories of ten influential works of architecture, the people who imagined them, and the way these landmarks ushered in innovative cultural shifts throughout our society. These ten buildings represent architects who dared to strike out on their own and design radical new types of buildings that permanently altered our environmental and cultural landscape. Register for this video by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 (Must press the star key), or stop by the reception desk to sign up. (Seating is limited to 16.)
Spring Tea & Scarf Making
What better way to celebrate wonderful spring weather than to join us for a beautiful Spring Tea on Thursday, May 11, at 2:30 p.m. There will be scrumptious tea sandwiches, petit fours and a variety of tea flavors for your enjoyment. Deb Johnstone will lead us through the process of making flowing silk scarves for the summer. Please join us for a relaxing afternoon with the ladies! Cost: $10 per person; payment due at the time of reservation. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1050 to learn more.
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Join us Fridays, May 12-June 23, at 8:30 a.m. for the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi program. Developed by Dr. Paul Lam, Sun-style Tai Chi routines are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. The Tai Chi program helps reduce stress, increase balance and flexibility, and improves your overall mind, body and spirit. During the six weeks, participants learn warm-up and cool-down exercises, six basic core movements, and direction changes
to add challenge. Due to the nature of this class, attendance at all sessions is highly recommended and no walk-ins are accepted; advance sign-up is required. To register, call 301-475-4200, ext.*1050.
Beginner Ikebana
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is more than simply putting flowers in a container; rather, it is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing that brings nature and humanity together. Judith Roa, who has studied and taught this art form for over 40 years, will instruct this introductory series of classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on six consecutive Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. beginning May 17 and finishing on June 21. The cost for this class is $175-$200 depending on your choice of container and includes 18 hours of professional instruction, quality tools and the supplies necessary to complete the projects. Payment is made to instructor on the first day of class. To register for this class, call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 (must press the star key) or stop by the reception desk at Loffler. Deadline for registration is Friday, May 5. Class is limited to 6 students.
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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WORD SCRAMBLE
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to Nature
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Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer
“The President’s Kitchen Cabinet” by Adrian Miller
Eight courses. You seriously doubted if the food was ever going to stop coming, though you hoped it wouldn’t: you’d tasted all your favorite dishes, and then some. It was a meal fit for a King or Queen. Or maybe a president, and in “The President’s Kitchen Cabinet” by Adrian Miller, you’ll read about First Family feasts. Last year, while they were on the campaign trail, you might’ve noticed that presidential candidates often enjoyed small-town American cuisine. Their willingness to sample, says Miller, proves that politicians are just like us, a likeness that stops at the White House doors. Presidents, as you know, have staff and many Presidential families have dined on the efforts of African Americans in the White House kitchen. Early accounts of the first Executive Mansion kitchen indicate the enormity of cooking for the President, even then: it was the size of a small house at 43 feet long, 26 feet wide, with fireplaces at either end. Slaves who toiled there lived in the White House basement or attic and were fed the same food the Presidential family received. George Washington, says Miller, hired white women to cook for him at the beginning of his presidency but later “summoned Hercules,” his Mount Vernon slave, to Philadelphia, making Hercules the first enslaved White House cook. Thomas Jefferson made sure his enslaved cook, James Hemings, was trained in French cuisine. John Smeades, an accomplished baker who “ran the kitchen” for William Taft, repeatedly ruined the president’s diet with pie; according to long-time White House maid, Lillian Rogers Parks, the Tafts irritated staff by bringing “any number of guests home… without advance warning.” Eisenhower’s chief usher, Howell Crim struggled once with a request because he didn’t “know what yoghurt was.” When his wife was away, Abraham Lincoln’s staff had to remind the president to eat. Franklin Roosevelt’s cooks were tasked with a special diet for his dog, Fala. William T. Crump, who served as steward in the Garfield White House became the de facto press secretary when the President was shot. And Teddy Roosevelt avoided a sticky situation with help from his steward, Henry Pinckney…
They, of course, weren’t the only African Americans to work in the White House kitchen. Though author Adrian Miller found 150 people by name, he says there were many who toiled unnamed. In “The President’s Kitchen Cabinet,” he explains. While this may seem like a dry subject, Miller makes it lively through quick, interesting, and sometimes humorous vignettes that dash back and forth through history. It might also have been confusing – official titles changed through the years – but he keeps readers on track with a good variety of tales, just enough relevant backstory, pictures, and (bonus!) recipes you can try. Surprisingly, this book is quite browse-able and so, whether it’ll sit with your cookbooks or on a shelf with other history tomes, it’s a book you’ll savor in more ways than one. This little bit of history is purely tasty and “The President’s Kitchen Cabinet” is a book you’ll enjoy, of course. c.2017, The University of North Carolina Press $30.00 / $49.00 Canada 261 pages
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Just Another Normal Week Official Military Records,
My husband and I divide our weekend up into date night #1 for Fridays, date night #2 for Saturdays, and occasionally add a date day #3 on Sundays. Date night #1: Pizza night or Burritos and Fiesta Steak night? Margaritas definitely. What says romance better than a warm burrito – it definitely makes for a long lasting night. Who can pass up a night at Tequila Grill in Charlotte Hall – great service, great food, and great drinks. I ate more salsa and chips than anyone should, and inhaled half of my Fiesta Steak (ultimate comfort food) before saying Uncle. I believe I burped my way through the grocery store after that, but we were full and happy. Date night #2: True Romance: If you are on my facebook page you will have seen this one. Saturday evening; delicious seafood dinner at Shymansky’s restaurant over in Cobb Island, listening to a great, true, live Motown band. Then we get home, and later as my husband runs his hand through and nuzzles my hair, he says, “Ah...you smell like fried oysters.” Date day #3: Buzzed in more ways than one: I have found that two people still buzzed from spending a day at a winery on the Virginia wine and oyster trail should not attempt to go shopping, end up buying red maple trees, and then go planting said trees at night while arguing over placement, then disturbing a nest of very angry
ground bees. I’m still red and itchy, and really hoping that several bee stings helps Arthritis like I’ve heard. The oysters just did not counteract all that. What will this weekend bring? Romance, excitement, wine, more margaritas? Hopefully the Men’s Over 40 Softball tournament will occur on Saturday and we will have a date night on Friday. I have a feeling after my husband plays ball all day, that date night #2, possibly even date day #3 may be out of the question. I wouldn’t mind an easy date night of crabs and a drink, a little live music is always perfect too. I am not adverse to a touch of Swampwater at Gilligan’s Pier even. That’s what we have all worked for isn’t it, made it through to empty nesters for? Just a bit of fun at the end of the work week when we can kick back, reflect on life, enjoy your spouse or partner after a whole week of rushing here and there and barely having time to catch up. Date nights are the nights are the nights where you can tell each other all the things you forgot to mention during the week. I hope you have some fabulous date nights this weekend whether it be with a spouse, or a catch-up night with children or friends. Take a break and enjoy what surrounds us. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless mind
Civil War, Pt. I
Although there was very little (or no) combat in St. Mary’s County during the Civil War, there was plenty of spying, smuggling, and political intrigue. The information below was pulled from official military records beginning in 1863. February 17, 1863: Headquarters First Army Corps, Near Belle Plain, Va. The afternoon of the 14th was spent in searching the houses and country in the vicinity of Machodoc Creek. A large quantity of contraband matter had been landed at this point and sent forward to Warsaw. Dr. Spalding, of Leonardtown, Md., had crossed the Potomac the night previous. The doctor is the wealthiest and largest trader on the Neck. October 21, 1863: Headquarters Saint Mary’s District, Point Lookout, Md. Lieut. John Mix, Comdg. Detachment Second and Fifth U.S. Cavalry: You will, with one commissioned officer and 106 men of your command, proceed by way of the Three Notched road to Leonardtown, in the county of St. Mary’s, at which place you will establish your headquarters. You are charged with the duty of suppressing contraband trade and all disloyal practices, arresting deserters and escaped prisoners, and preserving the public peace. The more effectually to accomplish these objects, you will send small detachments of your force to Charlotte Hall, Chaptico, the mouth of the Patuxent River, and such other points as you may deem necessary. It is reported that some persons are now engaged near the mouth of the Patuxent and above there in enlisting into the military service slaves and free persons of color without proper authority from the
War Department. You will inquire into the matter, and if you find such to be the case you will cause them immediately to desist and to leave this military district forthwith, if they are not residents therein. You will take with you rations and forage for three days, and afterward supplies will be sent to Leonardtown for your detachment…you will be particularly careful that no depredations are committed by any of the men under your command upon the property of any person whatever. April 22, 1864: Headquarters, Orange Court-House. General Braxton Bragg, Commanding Armies of Confederate States. General: Colonel Beale, Ninth Virginia Cavalry, who has been operating on the lower Rappahannock and in the Northern Neck of Virginia, reports that no steamers or tow-boats of any kind are in Saint Mary’s River. The Negro regiment regiment recently in Westmoreland, which came from Leonardtown, has been sent to the front; destination unknown. It is certain that a large number of vessels are going down the bay and his scouts think that troops are going to the Peninsula. May 16, 1864: Headquarters, Saint Mary’s District, Point Lookout. Lieut. J. Mix, Comdg. Cavalry Detachment at Leonardtown. Lieutenant: The report of a detective in this district, referred to me by General Butler, complains that the detachment under your command is too lenient toward blockade-runners and secessionists who keep good liquor, and that they are not sufficiently active in detecting contraband trade. To be continued.
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CHURCH SERVICES
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St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com
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METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church
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