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Teachers, Parents Rally For More School Funding
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
School safety, school resources and funding for the public schools in general was the cry of virtually every speaker at Tuesday night’s fiscal 2019 budget hearing, with particular pressure applied to the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County to fund an extra $3 million to the Board of Education. “Your public schools have never needed you more,” said Superintendent Dr. Scott Smith to a rousing ovation from the packed auditorium at Great Mills High School. “This .8 percent increase will cover our negotiated agreements with employees but it will not move our school system forward. “It will not move school security forward.” Smith said without the additional $3 million the gap between per pupil funding for county students would stand at $1,399 difference against the state average. Liz Leskinen, a school union representative, said education was “an investment, not an expense.” “St. Mary’s County can invest now or pay later,” said Leskinen, calling for an addition of $3 million to the current schools budget of $103 million. “St. Mary’s County can afford it.” Sarah Penrod, a teacher at Chopticon High School, made an impassioned plea for greater funding so the school system could hire enough teachers. At her school there were 500 students enrolled in Spanish language courses, she said, with just two teachers there to instruct them all. Class sizes were up to 41 students in some cases. “We’ve been stealing the Spanish teacher from Margaret Brent Middle School just to keep up,” Penrod said. “Please fund the school budget… so we can hire everyone we need.” The mother of Jaelynn Willey, victim of the fatal shooting at Great Mills March 20, Melissa Willey, called for full funding of the schools budget, especially to enhance security. “I’m standing in the school where my daughter was shot,” Willey said. “No one should ever have to deal with what we [her family] are dealing with.” Steve Chadwick called on the commissioners to spend more to secure all the school facilities now. He called for the installation of all comprehensive security measures at once. “We had vestibules and surveillance but still Great Mills [the shooting] happened,” Chadwick, joined by his young daughter, said. “Now is the time to comprehensively make safe our schools.”
Chadwick said he and other parents around the county were willing to raise the money themselves if need be. In a later interview, Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the wave of pressure to spend more on schools was due to the fact the county had a $30 million undesignated fund balance. “Superintendent Smith told us that he needed an extra $2.1 million to get what he needed,” Jarboe said. “Last night somehow that increased to $3 million.” Still, Jarboe believed there was a way to give a portion of what schools demanded. “I think there’s going to be a little more than what there is now, but they aren’t going to get their two percent increase,” Jarboe said. Clarke Guy, a candidate for county commissioner running as an unaffiliated, said Tuesday night the commissioners should find a way to spend the fund balance for education and other expenses or find a way to refund taxpayers directly. By Guy’s calculations of the 46,000 tax payers in the county, the fund balance could be divided up among them to the tune of almost $700 each. He said that could be cut in half to preserve some of the fund balance. “I’d like to have my $350 back,” Guy said. Jarboe said when he talked to Guy about the fund balance, he said commissioners could draw from it, but it was not a good idea to cover recurring costs such as the schools request. “If we wanted to use the fund balance we could but it’s just not good fiscal practice,” Jarboe said, noting it was for emergencies and for maintaining a strong bond rating. Jarboe also pointed out that the school system has an $8 million fund balance, but appeared loathe to use it for their own expenses. “I think he [Smith] thinks we have more of a cushion that they do,” Jarboe said. “But nobody should be spending any of their fund balances for recurring costs.” In an earlier interview, Commissioner Mike Hewitt said the fund balance was a good thing, though it “may be a little high.” The growing fund balance, he said, was largely the result of the county’s predilection for underestimating revenues and overestimating expenses. The current operating budget is projected at $226.8 million, a 2.5 percent increase over last year’s budget. Bond agencies had preferred a 15 percent level of fund balance related to the operating budget, Hewitt said, but now they wanted 25 percent. “We’re already over 20 percent,” Hewitt said, naming a more exacting figure. “At
20.22 percent, I think we’re high enough.” Hewitt said it was time to find ways to bring more tax relief to citizens; he has long been a proponent of finding ways to reduce taxes. The county plans to maintain the current property tax rate of .8478 cents per $100 of assessed value, and they also plan to increase the solid waste environmental service fee to $91 from $72. Land use permit fees are also planned at $140,000. “We can do more for people and maintain fiscal responsibility,” Hewitt said. “I still believe we can take on the homestead tax, reduce it from five to three percent. “I still believe there is more revenue coming in than predicted.” Commissioner Todd Morgan, also interviewed before the April 17 hearing, said the fund balance was nigh untouchable except for exigent circumstances. “Fund balance can’t be used to pay for
the Board of Education’s recurring costs,” Morgan said. “We can’t do it by law.” Jarboe disagreed that the law restricted using the fund balance for recurring costs. “We are not a traditional tax and spend county like the rest of Maryland,” Morgan continued. “The fund balance gives ratings agencies security that we’re being responsible.” Morgan pointed to the use of $15 million from the fund balance to begin construction on Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School, as well as the use of millions to repair Spring Ridge Middle School several years ago when a fire destroyed several class rooms. “No body felt a nickel of consequence,” Morgan said. “None. “The $30 million fund balance is a safe, conservative, fiscally responsible number.”
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Senate Ally Endorses Waugh in Reelection Bid
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
District 29 Sen. Steve Waugh has claimed the endorsement of the leader of the Maryland Senate’s GOP Caucus in his bid for another term in office. His announcement this week follows on the heels of Gov. Larry Hogan formally throwing his support behind Waugh’s op-
ponent, Jack Bailey. This is the latest development in the political battle between the two since Waugh voted this past legislative session to override Hogan’s veto of a bill that would have prohibited colleges and universities from asking prospective applicants about any criminal background on their initial application. Since that time both have traded barbs
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in the media. Sen. J.B. Jennings told The County Times Wednesday that it was he alone who endorsed Waugh, not the caucus in total. Jennings explained that the caucus does not endorse, only its individual members. Waugh’s announcement that he had also earned the entire caucus endorsement, was based on a miscommunication on Jennings’ part, the caucus leader said. “I misspoke,” Jennnings said, reiterating his support for Waugh’s bid. Jennings has called Waugh “a vital part” of the Senate Republicans. Waugh also said he regretted the error. Waugh’s announcement also fired back at Hogan’s announcement late last week, citing “misleading statements and false accusations.” Hogan’s announcement for Bailey said Waugh had worked against the interests of Southern Maryland. “Southern Maryland needs a fighter like Jack Bailey in the Maryland Senate,” Hogan said in his prepared announcement. “Unfortunately, the incumbent has consistently sided against our administration and against the people of Southern Maryland on important issues.
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“Unlike his opponent, Jack Bailey won’t forget where he comes from, and his strong record of public service shows that he will be a champion for St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. I need him in Annapolis to help me continue changing Maryland for the better.” Waugh countered by saying: “Governor Hogan says ‘Southern Maryland needs a fighter,’” Waugh’s statement reads. “Senator Waugh is a retired Marine aviator and combat veteran; Steve fought against Obamacare taxes on insurance, gun control, and abortion, the issues most important to Southern Maryland.” Waugh also said he had worked to revive the deal to merge the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center with the University System of Maryland even after $28 million in funding had been pulled from the planned research building there. He also called Hogan’s veto of the college application bill “a mistake,” saying the bill did not prohibit colleges and universities from investigating students’ criminal histories.
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In Town Election, Three Seats and Seven Contenders
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The Leonardtown town elections are May 1 and candidates have just two weeks to make their case to voters; this season has one of the widest candidate fields in recent history. Three more candidates filed for election Monday, the filing deadline. They are Mary Slade, a professional accountant and tax preparer, Christy SterlingHollander, chief engineer for the Metropolitan Commission and member of the town’s planning and zoning board and Christopher Jeys, who sits on the town ethics commission. Thomas Combs, currently sitting on the town council, is also running to keep his seat; the two other seats being vacated are held by Leslie Roberts and Roger Mattingly. Neither are seeking reelection. “I live in downtown Leonardtown, I love the area,” said Slade. “I want to help the town grow and prosper but keep that small-town feel.” Slade wants to see more family friendly events in town and more activities to draw tourists in general. There are plenty of retailers, she said, but the town lacks a central focus to really pull in out-of-town dollars. “I don’t know why more people aren’t spending more nights in Leonardtown,” Slade said. “There isn’t a draw. “We need to bring them in to support the small businesses.” Hollander, who has served on the town’s planning commission for the past four years, said she wants a more active roll in town affairs. “It seems like a natural progression,” Hollander said of seeking elected office.
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“I want to use what I know to help the town.” She, too, wants to make the town more prosperous. “I’d like to see more retailers and restaurants,” Hollander said. “I want to get them into town, businesses and customers.” Hollander agreed that the town is sometimes overlooked by tourists, despite its focus on the arts and other amenities. “Sometimes people forget the town’s there,” Hollander said. “The direction of the town is good, I just want to keep that direction going, that’s my goal.” Combs, who has sat on the council the past four years, wants to continue to use his experience in banking and construction, particularly in dealing with water and sewer, to see the town revitalized properly. “I can help by contributing my knowledge,” Combs said. “We’ve accomplished a lot in the last four years and I was part of that. “I can help keep stability on the council.” Combs said this election was the most contentious he had seen, and that was a good thing. “I’m glad to see so many people interested in these seats.” Jeys, who ran for a seat on the town council four years ago, said he wants to continue the work of previous councils. “I think I can be a voice for the Leonardtown people,” Jeys said. “I firmly believe Leonardtown can be a driver for tourism. “I want to foster continued business growth so people can have more options, more restaurants.” Jeys said he wants the town to focus on sponsoring more festivals, particularly to
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find new-themed festivals to bring more attention to the town. “But if I’m elected my first priority is to learn the job,” Jeys said.
Also running are Nick Colvin, Andrew Ponti, and Tyler Alt. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Loveville Night Spot Liquor License Suspended By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
An early morning fight that was strewn across Route 5, complete with gunshots, on Feb. 18 was enough for the St. Mary’s County Alcohol Beverage Board to suspend the Pax Lounge’s liquor license for a month and fine the owners $1,000. Both Leonard Kohl and Linda Palchinsky, board members, lead the charge against the Pax Lounge, in Loveville, at the April 12 liquor board meeting. They said that despite prior violations stemming from the way they ran their business, the owners, represented by Jay Faruque, had not done enough to dissuade further problems. “I warned them about the problems there,” Palchinsky said. “They said they wanted to have a family friendly… hookah bar. “That’s not what’s happening there.” Several witnesses, some who live close to the establishment, including a paramedic running a call in those early morning hours, recounted a scene of pandemonium all over the road. McKenna Fisher, a paramedic with
AAA Ambulance Service, testified that she and a driver were running an ambulance call to MedStar St.Mary’s when they came to the scene at the tavern.
Fighting on the premises and in the street blocked their path. “I saw between 10 to 15 females beating on another female,” Fisher told the liquor board. “One man started hitting the mirror on the side of the ambulance. “Another crawled on top of the ambulance, while another tried to open the door.” They were eventually able to get through. Garrett Thomas, who lives next to the night club, said he “woke up to a lot of commotion” and saw people fighting in the streets at between 1a.m. and 2a.m. He then heard three gunshots coming from somewhere near the disturbance; resident William Abell said the same thing. “It’s four minutes to 2a.m. and I heard pow-pow-pow,” Abell said. “People are all in the roads fighting.” Sheriff’s deputies soon arrived after the shots were fired. Dep. Shawn Shelko, the first to arrive on the scene, said the street was completely impassable. “Had I been in a normal car… I would not have been able to pass through,” Shelko said. “We were expecting the worst when we responded.” No one was reported wounded from the shots fired. The deputy said when he talked to the owners, they reported they had not heard shots being fired as they were closing up for the night. In his testimony, Faruque told the liquor board he was forced to turn away a rowdy group of 25 to 30 people that evening because they had reached their capacity of 150 patrons. This agitated group demanded to be let in, he said, and had even made
threats of retaliation if they were not admitted. They were forced to leave when they were faced with trespass charges, Faruque’s security chief Jim Davis said. “I see these same people every weekend,” Davis said. “I know their faces.” Faruque pleaded to not be held responsible as those who caused the problem came back at closing time to harass those patrons who were leaving. “They were not our patrons,” Faruquesaid of the group of agitators. “They were not in our establishment.” Kohl said he found it hard to fathom how the ownership at the club could not hear the gunshots at closing. “If you’re closing I can’t believe you didn’t hear anything,” Kohl said to Faruque. “I find all of that very disconcerting.” Samad Faruque, the owner’s brother, pleaded to the board not to shut their establishment down even for a short time. “We have been barely surviving,” he said. “It’s the livelihood of a lot of people who work there.” The board debated at length about a penalty, with a motion to suspend the liquor license for 60 days being rejected. Other board members said that penalty was too severe. They board then settled on a 30day suspension and a $1,000 fine; that passed by a 3-to-1 vote. Board member Bettie Currie noted that the establishment seemed to play host to trouble no matter who owned it or under what moniker it operated. “I don’t know,” Currie said. “This place seems to have a mark on it.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Division Continues Over Fire Tax Increase By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Both sides of the issue of whether to raise the fire and rescue taxes for the 2nd and 9th election districts, Valley Lee and St. George Island, squared off again Monday night at a public hearing. This time it was before the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, both sides accused the other of either presenting misleading numbers or misrepresenting arguments. Julie Thomas, an opponent of the tax increase, said the membership of the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad had “given four different sets of numbers in the past six months” regarding just how much money they had and how much they needed to build a new fire house and make up spending deficits. Ron Verbos, said the tax increase would adversely affect many in the community who could not depend on pay increases. “Data shows 30 percent of our district residents are on fixed incomes or below the poverty line,” Verbos said. The proposed tax increase for the 2nd District would raise an additional $205,839 on top of the $509,697 already collected; the 9th District increase would bring in another $20,487 above the $31,085 currently collected, county figures show. Michael Roberts, a long-time member of the Valley Lee fire company, said any
financial statements their group made had to pass the inspection of the county’s finance office. “We’ve never had any of our audits called into question,” Roberts said. Daniel Brown, another fire house member, said claims made that the tax increase would be used solely to build a new station were untrue. “We need this for equipment and supplies,” Brown said, though he noted that the original $8 million estimate for a new station had increased to between $10 million and $11 million. He admitted though, that the company had been able to spend some of its own money recently to offset costs and deficits. “Yes, there are some large savings accounts,” Brown said, adding that 60 percent of the increase would go to bolstering operational costs with 40 percent to the new building. “At this time, that’s our best guess.” Dan Raley, former county commissioner, said the issue was deeply divisive and hoped the community could come back together soon with the help of county government. “I hear both sides and both sides are good people,” Raley said. “We have a fairly divided community down there. “Let’s try to bring the community back together.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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GOP Insider Dishes on Trump, Midterms lespie said. “His words, his actions, his tweets eclipse the sun.” Gillespie noted Trump’s popularity with the his folEd Gillespie, former counselor in the George W. Bush lowers on issues such as tax relief and immigration was administration and once the chair of the Republican mirrored by the rage he engenders in his detractors for National Committee, told students and residents at St. the same policy positions. Mary’s College of Maryland that he believes the GOP “He is clearly a polarizing figure,” Gillespie said. will suffer losses in the upcoming mid-term elections. Gillespie praised the president for relieving restricThe“The Officerecent of the special Presidentelections presentsaround the country are tions on the coal industry, which benefited portions of harbingers of what you’ll see in the general election,” Virginia where he recently ran for governor, but opGillespie said at Auerbach Auditorium April 14. posed Trump’s taking money away from the ChesaThe GOP, he said, would have difficulty resisting “a peake Bay Fund. building blue “Zeroing out the Chesapeake Bay Fund was not good The Political Scoopfor Virginia or Maryland,” he said. “We both share the wave.” One G of the i lcountry’s l e s p top i e Chesapeake Bay.” communications strategists said the polarAnyone in the GOP running for office, Gillespie said, with a longnature record of success izing of often found themselves having to comment on the presiinPresident advising business, politics,dent’s tweets as much as they want to comment on their Donand Gillespieown campaigns. aldgovernment. Trump Edhad combines a greatpersonal dealexperience to “Running in this environment is a challenge for any atdo the highest-level of with what Republican,” Gillespie said. appears with to his beintimate a government According to his own analysis, the Democrats need rising oftide for 24 seats in the House of Representatives to take over knowledge behind-theDemocrats in that chamber of Congress. scenes Washington. His 2018. are part electoral “The odds are very, very good the House will flip,” presentations “The presiprognostication and part Gillespie said, noting the historic prerogative that the dent onalways commentary hot-button party of the sitting president always suffers losses durshapes the ing the midterms. political issues. political enviIf that happens it will be bad for Trump. ronment,” Gil“I think impeachment will dominate at Democratic Gillespie By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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House,” Gillespie said. “But for Republicans, the Senate looks brighter,” he said. “I think it will be difficult for Democrats to take control.” Gillespie praised Maryland Governor Larry Hogan for governing close to the center here and so far navigating the state’s treacherous political waters. In those sorts of conditions Hogan has the “ability to carve his own identity,” Gillespie said. “Larry Hogan has done that. “I believe he will be reelected.” Through all of the political battles endemic to midterm elections are the media, Gillespie said, who are as obsessed with Trump as he seems to be obsessed with them. But the media has blinders on, he said, as they ignore much of the positive events around them to focus on negative news. “If it’s not divisive, the media won’t cover it,” Gillespie said. But divisiveness seems to be the new normal. Gillespie said that as polarizing as the president is, he is still highly thought of within his own party; the numbers suggest as high as an 80 percent approval rating among Republicans. “The president’s numbers are volatile,” Gillespie said. “But I don’t think he’ll be challenged [within his own party] in 2020.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Legal Notice COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN FAIR SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Leonardtown have passed, and the Mayor has approved, Ordinances #182 to 186. A fair summary of these ordinances are as follows: Ordinance No. 182 – An ordinance for the purpose of amending Chapter 36 – Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of the Town of Leonardtown for consistency with the Alcoholic Beverages Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Ordinance No. 183 – An ordinance for the purpose of repealing Chapter 92 – Livability Standards and Chapter 112 – Property Maintenance of the Code of the Town of Leonardtown in their entirety; enacting a new Chapter 92 of the Code of the Town of Leonardtown entitled “Livability Standards and Property Maintenance”; and adopting the Maryland Minimum Livability Code as the Property Maintenance Code of the Town of Leonardtown, subject to local amendments. Ordinance No. 184 – An ordinance for the purpose of repealing Chapter 134 – Swimming Pools of the Code of the Town of Leonardtown for consistency with Chapter 48 – Building Construction of the Town Code. Ordinance No. 185 – An ordinance for the purpose of repealing Articles IV and VI of Chapter 128 – Streets and Sidewalk of the Code of the Town of Leonardtown in their entirety. Ordinance No. 186 – An ordinance for the purpose of amending Chapter 72 – Firearms and Fireworks of the Code of the Town of Leonardtown for consistency with the Public Safety Article and Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Annotated Code. These ordinances will become effective May, 2, 2018. Full text of these ordinances may be obtained at the Town Office at 22670 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD or at www.leonardtown.somd.com. By authority: Laschelle McKay, Town Administrator
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Two Charged in RV Arson By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A pair of Bushwood men have been charged with setting fire to a recreational vehicle in Charles County as well as trying to defraud the insurance company underwriting the policy, state fire marshal’s report. Daniel Leon Lindsey, 57, and David Leon Lindsey, 19, both face charges of seconddegree arson and conspiracy to commit second-degree arson for allegedly setting fire to the vehicle March 5. Both face a possible 20 years in prison and a $30,000 fine if convicted. According to an application for a statement of charges filed by Dep. Fire Marshal Don Brenneman, the burn- David Lindsey ing vehicle was found at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Olde Mill Road on the Charles County side of Charlotte Hall. Brenneman reported that the fire was contained to the sofa and floor of the 2004 Monaco recreational vehicle; investigation revealed an accelerant was used to start the fire, court papers stated. An interview with David Lindsey, the driver of the vehicle, revealed he had met with Daniel Lindsey, his grandfather, who had him come with him to a repair shop in Newburg. David Lindsey said he felt heat coming from the back of the vehicle and looked to see the refrigerator on fire, court papers stated. He pulled over and ran across Budds Creek Road to Daniel Lindsey his grandfather’s van, who had been ahead of the RV, and call for the RV fire from either of the waited for the fire department. Lindsey’s, fire marshals reported. Daniel Lindsey said he saw the RV in Court records report that when conhis rearview mirror and pulled over to fronted on April 6, David Lindsey learn it was on fire, court papers stated. admitted that he and his grandfather The owner of the repair shop in agreed to intentionally set the RV alight Newburg told investigators that Daniel and blame the refrigerator. Lindsey had called several weeks earThe RV was valued at more than lier to have the refrigerator repaired. $40,000 and the claim for damages Interviews with witnesses who drew the fraud charge, court papers stopped to see if there were anyone in show. the RV showed that the fire was on the sofa, charging documents show. guyleonard@countytimes.net Also, there was no record of any 911
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Prosecutors Want to Revoke Bond for Accused “Pastor”
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
A self-described pastor faces 13 counts of indecent exposure for allegedly masturbating in his car while driving next to a bus full of female student athletes. Each count of indecent exposure carries a possible three-year prison term and a $1,000 fine. Glen Travis Strickler, of Charlotte Hall, was freed on a $15,000 bond but prosecutors are seeking to have that bond revoked, court records show. The incident occurred March 27, charging documents stated, when Strickler’s black Honda Civic was driving alongside a public school bus; the victims were all members of the varsity lacrosse team from St. Charles High School. “They advised he was driving alongside the bus with his penis in his hand, smiling, looking at the girls, masturbating,” Cpl. Elizabeth
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O’Connor wrote in charging papers. “They all advised it appeared to them the subject was aware he was being watched and intended for the victims to see his actions.” One of the students recorded Strickler on her cell phone; the incident took place in Mechanicsville in the area of Route 5 and Mechanicsville Road. On April 4, both O’Connor and Sgt. William Raddatz questioned Strickler at his residence; the defendant claimed he did not remember the incident. Strickler agreed to watch the cell phone video of him and eventually admitted he had been recorded. “He muttered statements of ‘Well yeah, that’s me,’” court papers stated. Strickler told sheriff’s deputies he was in the area of the school bus because he was on his way home after conducting a funeral. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Earth Day to Focus on Recycling
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
The Earth Day celebration set for this Sunday in Leonardtown will have fun events and attractions but underpinning everything will be the push for recycling and reusing all sorts of items most people are content to throw away. Maria Fleming, town event coordinator, said the
county’s recycling trailer will be on hand as well as multiple recycling containers throughout the town square. Visitors are strongly encouraged to pitch in their recyclable items; all the vendors who come to the event are required to do so by their contracts. “So anything they bring in leaves with them or goes in the trash,” Fleming told The County Times. At the Leonardtown Wharf a recycling group partnered with SMECO will be collecting used but functioning, small wall-mounted air conditioning units, with a $25 reward for those turning them in. The group will be taking the air conditioning units from 10a.m. to 3p.m. Also available at the wharf property will be kayaks for rent, miniature horses from the Greenwell Foundation and waterman boat tours.
Ten Steps to Home Composting Why Compost at Home? • Composting recycles your wastes into a valuable soil amendment that can be used to improve your soil and plantings. • Disposal of leaves, grass, clipping and other yard waste is a problem for homeowners.
• Yard and food waste make up 30% of the solid waste stream in the U.S. • Composting is easy, requiring minimal amounts of space and effort.
In the town square, along with vendors, will be animal rescue groups including Greyt Expectations, Birds of Prey from Clearwater Nature Center in Prince George’s County as well as Reptile World. The entire event runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30p.m. For the county’s public works department, which oversees county recycling efforts, every day is Earth Day. Since 2009 the county has been recycling using the single-stream method, meaning residents bundle most of their recyclables into one container where it is later sorted at another facility. In 2017 the county collected 2,700 tons of recyclable material from the county’s six convenience centers, as well as 888 tons of scrap metal from the county landfill on St. Andrews Church Road. The county has also begun to collect scrap metal at their Charlotte Hall convenience center. “It’s small but growing,” said Nick Zurkan, director of the recycling program. If the county did not recycle, not only would it be penalized by the state, but it would only increase the contents of landfills outside the county, said John Deatrick, public works chief. “We’d have to pack more over to landfills,” Deatrick said. “To reuse material is the environmentally sensitive thing to do. “Eventually we’ll run out of landfill space.”
STEP 1: Selecting a location – You don’t need much space for this project, an area as small as 6’ by 6’ is plenty. If you plan to compost in the winter, choose a sunny spot, otherwise a location with some shade will help to keep the compost moist during the summer months. STEP 2: Bin design – You can purchase a ready made bin or build one yourself out of basic material(s). The simplest enclosure made of 3’ wide, 1” wire mesh, formed into a 3’ diameter circle, securing the ends to one another using wooden stakes for support. Another easy enclosure is by reusing four old shipping pallets, secured side to side, making a square box. STEP 3: Filling the bin – All organic matter, things that were once alive or come from living things is compostable. This includes yard waste such as leaves and grass clippings, kitchen wastes such as fruit and vegetable leavings, coffee grounds, tea leaves, egg shells, etc. DO NOT compost animal products such as meat, bones, fat, grease or pet feces. STEP 4: Efficient composting – Any combination of organic materials will eventually degrade. For a higher quality product, use a mixture of compatible material. Rule-of-thumb, mix equal parts of BROWN (dry leaves, straw, sawdust, etc.) with GREEN (grass clippings, garden weeds, kitchen scraps) ingredients and shred or cut larger materials for quick composting. Keep kitchen scraps on the inside of the pile to decompose faster. STEP 5: Let’s get started – When combining your BROWN and GREEN ingredients, you should add a shovel or two of soil, this will add microbes into the mix to facilitate the decompos-
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ing process. Also, add a small amount of water, you want the compost to be slightly moist, the microbes work better in this environment. STEP 6: Heat – After a week, check to see if the pile is heating up. This is part of the composting process. The center may get as hot as 150 degrees F. If the center isn’t warmer than the outside of the pile, you may need to add more GREEN materials to get the process started. STEP 7: Turn the pile – Composting works best under oxygen-rich conditions. The pile should be turned at least once a week with a shovel or pitchfork. This will ensure that all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and will become completely broken down. STEP 8: Troubleshooting – Odors stem from two possible problems: too much GREEN, or not enough oxygen. In either case, immediately turn the pile to introduce more oxygen. If the problem is too much GREEN, add more BROWN material(s). An overly wet pile may also cause bad odors, if so, use less water. STEP 9: Compost – After three to ten weeks and many turnings, your compost should be dark, moist, crumbly and ready to use. STEP 10: Using your compost – Technically, compost is not a fertilizer, it is an excellent soil amendment that improves the structure and quality of your soil. Use your compost in garden beds to increase soil porosity and aeration, around shrubs to keep weeds at a minimum and help retain moisture.
For additional recycling information, contact the St. Mary’s County DPW&T at (301) 475-4200 or visit MDE website at: http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/Pages/compostbin.aspx
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St. Mary’s Tree Farmer of the Year Announced
Carl Neeley
The Maryland Tree Farm Program and the MD. Dept. Natural ResourcesForest Service would like to announce that Carl and Linda Neeley of Leonardtown as the 2018 St. Mary’s County Tree Farmer of the Year. The Neeleys’ own 35.0 acres of woodland and have been a Certified Tree Farm for nie years, but have owned the property and had a written forest management plan for the property for 33 years. They received recognition for the 29.5-acre selective thinning of hardwoods. The farm is used for other recreation opportunities such as nature trail walking, and wildlife viewing. Most of the work is completed by
landowner, and the landowner takes great pride in keeping up roads and trails throughout the property for his personal and family recreational opportunities. The American Tree Farm System is a nationwide program to encourage private forest landowners to do an effective job of growing trees as a crop, with the added benefits of improved wildlife habitat, watershed protection, outdoor recreation and aesthetic value. The first Tree Farm was established in 1941 in Washington State. Press Release from Maryland Tree Farm Program
Hart Named Auxilian of the Year for Work as Hospital Volunteer
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Honored for her spirit, responsibility, and selflessness as a volunteer, Mary Hart was named the 2018 Fayrene Mattingly Auxilian of the Year at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. At a luncheon for members on April 13, Hart received a plaque and accolades from Christine Wray, president of MedStar St. Mary’s. “Nominated by her fellow members,
Mary is described as responsible, hardworking, and always willing to lend a hand,” said Wray. “She is helpful to all during her time volunteering in the Gift Shop, and can be counted upon to pick up a shift with a friendly smile.” Holly Meyer, MedStar St. Mary’s Marketing Director
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L I S T I N G P R I C Paul A. Pusecker E St. Mary’s College of Maryland Pres:ident Tuajuanda C. Jordan announced today that, after a national search, Paul $A. Pusecker III will join the College as 2the vice president for business and finance/chief financial officer on July 1, 12018. am excited to welcome Paul to the 9St.“IMary’s College of Maryland community,” said President Jordan. “Ef,fectively managing our resources is 9crucial to being able to fulfill our mission as Maryland’s only honors col0lege, the foundation upon which our stands, and I have great confi0success dence in Paul’s ability to help us con-
tinue to grow. A sincere thank you to current CFO Charles (Chip) Jackson for his 32 years of tireless and committed service to the College, the past five in his current position. Chip has been responsible for the look and feel of the College. We wish him all the best in his retirement knowing that he has made an indelible mark on this institution and within the community.” Chip Jackson will retire from St. Mary’s College effective August 31, 2018. “I am excited and honored to be given this tremendous opportunity,” said Pusecker. “I look forward to working with all of the campus constituencies to continue to advance St. Mary’s College of Maryland.”
Since July 2001, Pusecker has served as the senior chief business officer for the College of Arts & Sciences, at the University of Delaware. As the senior business officer, Paul oversees the day-to-day administration and management of the dean’s office, directing all facets of the daily operation of the college staff and directly assists the dean in the management of personnel and budgetary planning and execution for 42 departments, programs, and centers. He acts as the college personnel director with over 1,100 employees, and is responsible for the administration, management, and execution of a $128 Million annual budget. Paul serves as the college ombudsman, acting as the dean’s arbitrator/mediator, assisting the deputy dean and four associate deans in the resolution of issues and concerns. He is also the principal manager for space utilization and capital renovations and construction within the college (spread out over 40 buildings across campus). Further, he collaborates on the dean’s visionary guidance for increasing the national reputation and stature of the college and its subordinate programs and units. Prior to this appointment, he retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel after over 20 years of active duty service. While in the military, Paul served in a variety of human resource management, senior staff, and command positions throughout the United States and the world, culminating with his assignment as chair in the Military Science Department (Army ROTC) at the University of Delaware. While in uniform, he also served as an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the US Military Academy, West Point. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University and a master’s degree in social psychology from Penn State. He and his spouse, Kathleen Langan Pusecker, have three grown, married daughters. Their activities include scuba diving, traveling, and taking their two adopted dogs for long walks. Press Release from SMCM
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Pet of the Week Not Your Average Meet Addy! Rags to Riches Story
Newtowne Players Features Neil Simon Play
Heads up! Are you looking for SWEET? AFFECTIONATE? KISSES? Then this is YOUR LUCKY DAY because you’ve found me! The wait is over! My name is Addy and I’m an AMAZING 4 year old female Hound mix. I love EXPLORING, getting BELLY RUBS, and giving kisses. And, as you can see, I’m very smart and would be GREAT at nose work since I LOVE to sniff everything! Don’t wait and miss out because I’m the most AWESOME dog you can imagine. Please give me a loving home and I’ll love you forever! I need you to be MY MIRACLE! PLEASE CHOOSE ME! And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house!
Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD. After a catastrophic house fire, Sidney (James LePore) tries and fails to trick Joe (Robert Rausch) into giving in. Photo by Greg Rumpf.
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The Newtowne Players’ latest production “God’s Favorite” written by Neil Simon, and directed by Rick Thompson, is a lighthearted and comical rags to riches story. The show features the story of Joe Benjamin (Robert Rausch), a successful cardboard box tycoon who lives in an elegant mansion on Long Island with his wife Rose (Robin Finnacom), and ditzy twin teenagers, Sarah (Mallory Turvey-Manthorne) and Ben (Lewis Beckley). Joe is a family oriented and faith driven man, graciously providing a lavish lifestyle for him and his family. One evening, alarms sound at the Benjamin home, with signs indicating that perhaps a blind burglar broke in. As the family investigates the situation, Joe’s oldest son, David (Nick Wood), stumbles home from a late night of drinking again. The family dismisses the break in, assuming David tripped the alarm, and goes back to bed. Joe takes a moment to talk to God about his troublesome son, but is interrupted by a stranger who appears, Sidney Lipton (James LePore), claiming to be a messenger for God. Sidney comes barring bad news and informs Joe that the Devil has provoked God into testing Joe’s devotion, but Joe refuses to renounce his faith. Cue the
big stormy cloud of unfortunate events that is about to hit the Benjamin home. Rausch and LePore are a dynamic duo, really pulling the show together. Rausch delivers heartwarming, gratifying monologues, effortlessly followed with a comedic, witty punch from Lepore. The interaction between the two characters is natural and hysterical. “The show is so fast-paced,” LePore said. “The jokes come quickly and somehow we keep our composure on stage. I’m surrounded by very funny people. It isn’t easy!” The cast also includes Mady (Millie Coryer-Dhu) and Morris (Larry Silvestro), the hired help. Their characters add to the laughter and also provide some stability for the Benjamin family during this distraught time. “This cast is filled with good natured individuals. We look out for each other, find humor in each other’s goofs and help get through the rough patches as best we can,” Rausch said. Come out and enjoy this humorous production as Joe’s seemingly perfect life unravels right before our eyes. The show runs through April 22, at the Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park. Tickets are available at www. newtowneplayers.org/tickets or by calling 301-737-5447. jenicoster@countytimes.net
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Guazzo Was Physician and Educator By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Dr. Eugene Guazzo, who passed away April 8th at 88, took care of between 4,000 and 5,000 patients in his 40 years of practice in St. Mary’s County, his wife Shelby Guazzo told The County Times. But in the late 1960’s they almost didn’t come to live here. “We were going to the Eastern Shore,” she said. “But Dr. Guyther said ‘No, no, come to St. Mary’s County. “He even paid our airfare to come here and stay with him over the weekend to visit.” The rest is history. “We loved every minute of it,” Shelby said of her family’s time in St. Mary’s County. He spent the next four decades treating patients in his family practice, raising a family of four children and teaching them how to use their minds and work with their hands. That same appreciation for being skilled in manual labor would bridge over into his days as a substitute teacher for the public school system, especially at the James A Forrest Career and Technology Center, she said. “What I especially remember about him was his substitute teaching in public schools,” Shelby said. “When he was teaching a new class of kids he would ask them ‘What’s the most important thing you own?’ “He would say: ‘It’s your name, and you should do everything you can to protect it.’” Guazzo took to substitute teaching in 2008 when he retired from medicine, Shelby said. “He loved to teach,” she said.
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Though her husband was academically well educated, he always believed a vocational/technical education was just as important for students. “He always felt that was important, to have other skills, so they could do things on their own,” Shelby said. “He considered a vo-tech education a must.” She said her husband had a relative who taught him about all things mechanical which he put to good use on the family farm in Chaptico. As a physician, Guazzo was well respected and blended in with his colleagues in St. Mary’s. “He really enjoyed working in the medical community,” Shelby said. “The physicians all enjoyed working with each other, they supported one another and backed each other up in emergencies.” His being a family doctor, Guazzo got to touch thousands of lives here and provide relief to all sorts of conditions. “He loved to treat the whole family,” Shelby said of her husband. “He used to say anything could come through the door.” Howard Thompson, chair of the county planning commission, of which Shelby Guazzo is also a member, recalled the doctor fondly. “He was a great man,” Thompson said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
William “Melvin” Pilkerton, Jr
William “Melvin” Pilkerton, Jr., 91, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 13, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 28, 1927 in Mechanicsville, MD he was the son of the late Mary Blanche Pilkerton and William Melvin Pilkerton, Sr. Melvin was the loving husband of Agnes Cecelia Quade Pilkerton whom he married on January 30, 1954. Melvin is survived by his children: Janet M. Williams (Gary) of Leonardtown, MD, Charles W. Pilkerton (Tammy) of Clements, MD, Judy F. Willey (David) of Hollywood, MD, Joanne C. Namyst (Joe) of Waldorf, MD and William “Bill” M. Pilkerton, III (Kim) of California, MD. 10 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Eugene J. Pilkerton, Mary Elizabeth Quade, William Leo Pilkerton, Agnes Cecelia Pilkerton, Thomas Samuel Pilkerton, Hazel Gertrude Owens, James Leroy Pilkerton and John Franklin Pilkerton. Melvin was a lifelong St. Mary’s County MD resident and attended Great Mills High School. He worked
for Dyson Lumber Company and was a Salesman/Truck Driver for Steuart Petroleum Company in Piney Point, MD for 26 years retiring in 1989. Melvin was also a full time Tobacco Farmer. After his retirement, Melvin enjoyed wood working, selling his crafts, meeting many new friends, his Friday morning trip to McDonalds/Dyson to visit with friends and spending time with family. Melvin was a Lifetime member of St. Mary’s County 4-H and enjoyed attending Fairs and local Carnivals. He loved socializing with people. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 5:008:00 PM with prayers recited at 6:30 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Melvin’s Grandchildren: Steve Williams, J.W. Russell, Kevin Pilkerton, Joe Namyst, Jr., Jacob Namyst, and Joshua Namyst. Honorary Pallbearers will also be is Grandchildren; Laura Ward, Dameon Hayden, Joy Namyst, and Jessica Pilkerton. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Faith Grace Campbell Faith Grace Campbell, 75, of Great Mills, MD, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born September 11, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John Garish and Mary Fenning Garish.
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In Remembrance at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Jo Ann Moore
On May 27, 1967, Faith married her beloved husband, William Joseph “Soupy” Campbell in Philadelphia, PA. Together they celebrated over 50 wonderful years of marriage. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and friend to many. She was selfless, tenacious, humorous and always a behind the scenes hero. She supported her husband throughout his Naval career and lovingly raised their children. Her legacy lives on in her family, especially her grandchildren. She always hosted family gatherings and enjoyed having everyone together. She made sure to add the special touches by having everyone’s favorite things. She was an excellent cook, and made many delicious dishes, including her vegetable soup and pork roast. She enjoyed traveling with her favorite vacations being to Ireland and Rome. Every year, she and her husband planted beautiful flower gardens, which she enjoyed looking at. She was a devout Catholic and a member of Holy Face Catholic Church. In addition to her beloved husband, she is also survived by her children: Mary Thornton (Randall) of Aurora, CO, William Campbell (Kristin) of Richmond, VA, Shawn Campbell (Jennifer) of Hollywood, MD and Matthew Campbell (Sara) of Charleston, SC; her brother, John Garish (Antoinette) of Cape May Court House, NJ; her sister, Anna Leaf of Rockford, IL; 10 grandchildren: Kirsten (Steve), Alyssa, Lauren, Haley, Allison, Keegan, Timothy, Trevor, Kyle, James, and many extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother in-law. Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Jaroslaw Gamrot on Friday, April 20, 2018
Jo Ann Moore “Jo”, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD formerly from Seaford, DE passed away on April 12, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on May 20, 1944 in Milford, DE, she was the daughter of the late Ella Mae Cannon and Emera Painter Cannon. Jo was the loving wife of the late Clyde David Moore whom she married in Jacksonville, FL June, 1964 and who preceded her in death on October 30, 2011. Jo is survived by her children; Steven M. Kennedy of Hobbsville, NC, Victoria L. Payne (John E.) of Mechanicsville, MD, William R. Moore of Pickens, SC, Jodi M, Breiterman (Shane D.) of Mechanicsville, MD,. As well as, 4 grandchildren: Juliana Payne, Tyler Payne, Shelby Kennedy, and Sara Breiterman and her brother Ronald Cannon of Seaford, DE. Jo is preceded in death by her daughter in law Cheryl A. Kennedy. Jo moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1971 and was a homemaker. All Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD
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Cecil Matthew Norris
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by Robert Kyner and Ronald Blankenship at 11:00 am at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard’s name may be made to: Southern Maryland Bible Church, 30467 Potomac Street, Charlotte Hall Maryland 20622 or the American Heart Association. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD
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Cecil Matthew Norris, 75, of Laurel Grove, MD passed away on April 16, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 19, 1943 in Laurel Grove, MD is was the son of the late Jessie Mae Wood Norris and James Norman Norris. Cecil was the loving husband of Charlene Huseman Norris whom he married on February 9, 1973 in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD. Cecil is survived by his sisters; Norma Buckler of Charlotte Hall, MD and Faye Burroughs of Chaptico, MD. He is preceded in death by his brothers; Joseph Dale Norris and John W. “Tootie” Norris. Cecil was a Lifelong St. Mary’s County MD resident and attended Margaret Brent High School. He was employed as a Foreman/Administration for the Maryland State Highway Administration for 32 years retiring in October 1995. Cecil served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of Della Brooke Hunt Club and a band member of Louis Knott & River Rascals. He enjoyed playing music, fishing, hunting, scuba diving, flying, skeet shooting and gathering with family. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 23, 2018 from 9:0010:15 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Morganza, MD with Father Drew Royals officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion United Methodist Cemetery Laurel Grove, MD. Pallbearers will be: Robbie Newton, Al Huseman, Dickie Huseman, Mike Huseman, Franny Huseman and Jeff Huseman. Contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
Richard Benjamin Harbaugh, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 with his loving wife and some close family by his side at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown MD. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Sligo, PA to the late Hiram Harbaugh and the late Pearl (Swope) Harbaugh. Richard graduated from Fairfax High School, the class of 1959, went to Bridgewater College for three years and decided to join the U.S. Army (Reserves). While he attended college, he met the love of his life, Mary Ann Ludwick and they were married on July 11, 1964, in Cumberland, MD. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. Richard worked for the Federal Government for 30 years at the Census Bureau as a computer programmer. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sister, Linda Wolfe (Lloyd) of Pinoplis, SC, his aunt, Jeanne Harbaugh, of Waynesboro, PA, his brother in law, John Ludwick (Joanne Weitzell) and nephew, Mark Flynn (Johnna) all of Cumberland, MD. Also surviving are great nieces, Kearston and Chloe Flynn of Cumberland, MD, Danielle Watson of Ruther Glen, VA, great-nephew Zackery Watson; nephew, David Mclawhorn of Round Rock TX, nieces, Sharon Schweining (Jimmy) of Ruther Glen, VA, Susan Wiegand (Carl), Charlie Mitchell (Greg), nephew, Zachary Wiegand, all of Fredericksburg, VA and many cousins and special friends, Max and Mary Gould of Milford DE Besides his parents, Richard was predeceased by his sister, Caroline Watson, brother in law, Leroy Watson, and nephew Steven Harbaugh. Family will receive friends for Richard’s Life Celebration on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a Memorial Service celebrated
Ralph Calvano, 83, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, Florida. Ralph was born February 27, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in Throop, Pennsylvania. His military
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career carried him to all corners of the world. He met and married his beautiful wife, Anna Maria (Maddox) Calvano in Hollywood, Maryland. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage together. Ralph and his wife moved to Florida 22 years ago from Maryland. Ralph served 4 years in the U.S. Navy followed by 16 years in the U.S. Air Force with tours in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He then served as a Program Manager with NAVAIR for 17 years on several major naval aviation weapons programs. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed camping, boating, hunting and fishing with his family and friends. In addition to this wife, Anna Maria “Nancy” Calvano of Port Charlotte; Ralph is survived by three sons, Stephen (wife-Laura) Calvano of Natural Bridge, Va, David Calvano of Port Charlotte and Daryl (wife-Carol) of Mechanicsville, MD; a daughter, Karen (husband-Mendel) Thompson of Port Charlotte; 9 grandchildren, John Calvano, Elise Macintosh, Derek Calvano, Justin Calvano, Haley Calvano, Daivd Calvano, Victoria Calvano, Cody Varney and Clint Thompson; 7 great grandchildren, Zoey, Henry, Emory, Oliver, Ariana, Cecily and Melanie. He is also survived by his “little doggie” Harley. Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
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minor league baseball intersected with an NBA rookie. John Feinstein, best-selling author and columnist for The Washington Post, published “Where Nobody Knows Your Name” in 2014, a book chronically life in baseball’s minor leagues. I’m listening to it on tape now – four years after it was published. Being cordially late to the party turned out to be perfect timing. Shortly after starting Feinstein’s book, Andre Ingram happened. The connections defy explanation. Feinstein, a D.C.-based writer and Potomac, Maryland resident pens a book about baseball’s minor leagues. My latent listen times precisely with Ingram, a one-time basketball star at D.C.’s American University making his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers at age 32 and after a decade in the NBA Development/ G-League and one year playing in Australia (in other words, pro basketball’s minor leagues). Sometimes the writer chooses the topic; sometimes the topic chooses him. Ingram only played the last two regular season games with the Lakers, but he scored 19 in his debut. That, and his incredible 46.1% career three-point shooting percentage, should at least earn him a serious look next year. But in some ways the results don’t matter; what does is, very simply, he played in the NBA. Or, as Crash Davis said in the classic minor league movie Bull Durham, he made it to “The Show”. That’s the prevailing message in all the stories in Feinstein’s book. Highly touted prospects, undrafted free agents, former major leaguers rehabbing from in-
Getting “The Call”
This article was rescued from the jaws of hypocrisy by the timely, and unlikely, convergence of two white knights. It was set to be a screed about the decline of the Baltimore Ravens, a once-upon-a-time model NFL franchise. The Ravens, you see, just signed Robert Griffin III, after a year on ice, to be its backup quarterback. Last summer, Baltimore considered Colin Kaepernick for the same position but decided, despite his unquestioned conviction and philanthropy, that his method of supporting social change was unworthy of the esteemed franchise. So instead, they inked a lesser player who was, in all probability, unfaithful to his first wife and impregnated his second outside of wedlock. It’s a befitting decision by a franchise that erected a statue of Ray Lewis outside its stadium and initially stood by Ray Rice after his grotesque domestic violence incident. But please, ignore the hypocrisy and sleep well at night, Ravens nation. Enough of that. I mercifully digress to a more positive storyline, one that started, once upon a time, when
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jury or trying to rediscover the magic: every player’s specific story differs but they are all there, grinding, traveling America’s highways in obscurity solely to realize the dream of playing, either again or the first time, in the majors. Ingram’s sport is basketball, but after playing for three NBA G-league teams and Australia’s Perth Wildcats across a decade, he could have fit nicely in Feinstein’s baseball book. How many times must Ingram have doubted himself, wondered what he was doing, questioned whether it was worth it or if he should just hang up the sneakers, put the dream to bed and get on with his life. Feinstein’s real-life baseball characters project similar internal struggles. To a man, their drive felt obsessive – if somebody somewhere offered a job, and therefore a chance to sustain their dream, they would take it, no matter where it was or how humble the gig. Ingram and Feinstein’s minor league baseball players are big dreamers, and no matter how loud the alarm of conventional wisdom or the real world blared, they kept dreaming. Their journeys took tremendous sacrifice (from player and family), commitment to a goal, tolerance of professional risk, constructive acceptance of rejection and, underlying it all, a relentless belief that one day the “phone” would ring and it wouldn’t just be “a call”, it would be “the call”. That call finally came for Ingram. For many in the lower rungs of professional basketball or baseball’s minor leagues, it hasn’t and it never will. Regardless, I respect the heck out every single player who’s still out there waiting for the phone to ring and their dream to come true. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
SMSA Solomons Crew Listing Party is for people who want to go sailing!
If you are one of the many people who live in Southern Maryland and think you don’t have access to the water, boats, or sailing friends, think again. On Saturday, April 28th from 4:30 – 6:30pm, The Southern Maryland Sail-
ing Association (SMSA) will host its annual SpinSheet/SMSA Solomons Crew Listing Party Presented by Miller LIte at the SMSA clubhouse on Solomons Island. It is a chance for nonboat-owners to meet with skippers who need crew to race, cruise or just go out
for a day sail. “The idea of crew listing parties, at least in our area, was invented by Dave Gendell and Mary Ewenson in Annapolis about 20 years ago,” according to Tim Flaherty of SMSA. “Dave and Mary are the founders of SpinSheet Magazine, a sailing publication focusing on Chesapeake Bay. I attended a bunch of the early parties, and they were a blast! A few years back, I thought: ‘We need to do this in Solomons.’ So now, we are doing our 8th annual!” The idea is simple: Sailors who want to go out on local boats show up for the party and wear a color-coded name tag. Skippers who want to take people sailing have a different color tag. You mingle at the party and you make sailing connections. “The party isn’t just for experienced crew, “ added Flaherty, who is a past commodore at SMSA. “Newbies are
welcome and encouraged. We have a lot of skippers in our club and in the area who love to teach new sailors. The Crew Listing is a terrific way to meet new friends and learn new skills.” The SpinSheet/SMSA Solomons Crew listing party is also partially sponsored by MUSTO, who will give away prizes to selected sailors who register for the party on the spinsheet. com website. No purchase is necessary. MUSTO is a sponsor of the entire series of four parties up and down the Bay that SpinSheet is sanctioning this year. Harken is also a series sponsor. Buck Distributing of Upper Marlboro is the official beer sponsor of the Solomons event. “If you don’t register in advance, don’t worry,” adds Flaherty. “You can just show up. And if you have a boat and are looking for people to crew for you or just have fun with, you are encouraged to come, too!” SMSA will feature inexpensive beverages and free heavy hors d’oeuvres. More information can be found at smsa. com and spinsheet.com Southern Maryland Sailing Association is located at 14490 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD 20688
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WATERFRONT OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA SUNDAY APRIL 22nd • 2PM - 5PM
Please go to the following link to view all open house property details: http://obrienrealty.com/open_house.html Phone: 301-863-2400 • E-Mail: admin@obrienrealty.com
47371 W SAINT MARYS MANOR ROAD, DRAYDEN, MD 20630 6 Beds, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, 19 acres, 2 bedroom In Law or Au Pair suite on second floor, artists room, sun room and a deep water pier with two boat lifts. CONTACT: PATRICK DUGAN, CELL: 240-577-1496, SM10166586 $2,749,867
46575 MARSHFIELDS LANE, PARK HALL, MD 20667 5 beds, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, 6.38 acres with over 1000 feet of water frontage, pier, pool & carriage house w/ 2 BD/ 2 BA apartment and 2 car garage. CONTACT: PATRICK DUGAN, CELL: 240-577-1496, SM9836359 $1,050,000
39977 MARY HELEN WAY, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650 3 beds, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, 3 level townhome, private boat slip, multiple decks, new roof.. CONTACT: SARAH MULFORD, CELL: 410-279-6341, SM10182900 $320,000
48084 POST OAK ROAD, SAINT INIGOES, MD 20684 4 beds, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, 0.75 acres, rear deck looks out over St.Inigoes Creek w/ steps leading down to a private pier. CONTACT: BRIAN PAGE, CELL: 301-247-9353 SM9009643 $599,000
14820 PATUXENT AVE., SOLOMONS, MD 20688 3 beds, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, Solomon’s Island living w/ water access on the Patuxent River, beautiful views of the River and Bay from the roof top deck, wrap around porches/ balconies, vaulted wooden ceilings, skylights, wood stove. CONTACT: DAWN WOOD, CELL: 240-2981244, SM9009643 $569,900
45372 SYPHER RD, CALIFORNIA, MD 20619 3 beds, 1 bath, 1.07 acres, 150 ft waterfront, protected cove, just off of Cuckold Creek, 4+ ft MLW, pier w/water & electric, 8,000 lb boat lift, boat shed at waters edge. CONTACT: NINA BROWN, CELL: 301-904-1616, SM10197279 $379,999
14752 PATUXENT AVENUE, SOLOMONS, MD 20688 3 beds, 2 baths, western facing sun porch, 80’ pier with 48’ of waterfront. CONTACT: BELINDA TAYLOR, CELL: 757-348-1573, CA10189488 $625,000
40502 PORT PLACE, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 0.76 acres, on quiet cul-de-sac in Breton Bay Estates. CONTACT: BARBARA SVENSON, CELL: 301-5027876, SM10053523. $555,000
45283 NATS CREEK ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636 4 beds, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, 5.25 acres, detached 4 car garage with spacious, custom cottage. CONTACT: DIANA STELLWAY, CELL: 240-9255535, SM10110848 $815,000
35465 ARMY NAVY DRIVE, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659 Fabulous family home; 5 bed/3.5 bath home. 2 fireplaces, screened porch, huge rec room, pier w/ 2 boat lifts & 2 jet ski lifts, sandy beach; unobstructed sunset views! CONTACT: BARBARA STELLWAY, CELL: 240-298-9191, SM10166753 $698,000
23701 BILL DIXON ROAD, CALIFORNIA, MD 20619 2 beds, 1 bath, zoned commercial, 9 deep water slips, w/ five outboard slips, 2 bedroom cottage, club house with shower & a seperate workroom. CONTACT: PATRICK DUGAN, CELL: 240-577-1496, SM10164886 $349,576
18866 HODGES LANE, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650 5 beds, 5 full baths, 1 half bath, 5.33 acres, 10 ft ceilings, separated 3 car garage, ingruond pool, fireplaces upstairs & down. CONTACT: BRIAN PAGE, CELL: 301-247-9353, SM10199865 $890,000
7761 PATUXENT DRIVE, ST. LEONARD, MD 20685 6 beds, 3 full baths, 0.58 acres, upgraded interior, remodeled kitchen, wood floors, 2 screened porches, pier w/ boat lifts, detached garage and plenty of parking. CONTACT: CARL BEATTY, CELL: 410-610-7327 CA10069382 $699,900
7777 PATUXENT DRIVE, ST. LEONARD, MD 20685 2 beds, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, 0.59 acres, private 65 foot pier w/ boat lift, two 18x12 storage barns, 100 feet of bulkhead waterfront. CONTACT: CARL BEATTY, CELL: 410-610-7327 CA7798140 $474,900
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Widow/Widower Group Lexington Park United Methodist Church, 21760 Great Mills Road 10:00 AM - Noon No matter how long since your loss—10 days or 10 years—join us to (1) gain support, comfort and practical discussion; and (2) provide support, advice and comfort to others struggling with their grief journey by sharing your own experiences. Questions? Contact Frankiemiller61@AOL.com
Huge Kids Consignment Sale St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM -2:00 PM Find your treasure of children’s bargains at Leprechaun Lilly’s. Nearly 25,000 gently used kid items from over 230 local families. www.LeprechaunLillys.com for information.
CSM Open House College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road 5:00 PM and scholarships, receive transfer information, talk to current CSM students and find out about athletics and other CSM clubs and organizations. Free. www.csmd.edu/apply-register/ credit/campus-open-house-tours/. Scouting Night Second District Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad, 45245 Drayden Rd, Valley Lee 6:00 - 7:00 PM Cub Scouting is fun! Boys entering Kindergarten through 5th Grade and their families are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 561 for Join Scouting Night. Boys from any school—public, private, home school, etc. are welcome to attend. For more information contact Kimberly Priest at 240-434-2634 or morrill_kimberly@yahoo.com. Maryland Archeology Month Lecture Historic St. Mary’s City, Visitor Center Auditorium, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City 7:00 - 8:00 PM Celebrates 50 years of archaeology conducted at Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC). Free. 240-895-4990. info@HSMCdigshistory.org. www.HSMCdigshistory.org Our American Family—Speaker Series Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood 7:00 - 9:30 PM “Picturing George Washington: The Man and The Myth” featuring Robyn Asleson, Assistant Curator, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery No fee; reservations required. www. sotterley.org
Our American Family Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday 9:00 – 8:00 PM Presentations, panels, discussions, and tours during the day. Free but advance registration required. Full details at sotterleyplantation.org
Friday, April 20 Educational Development Fair 41550 Doctors Crossing Rd, Leonardtown 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Education and Simulation Center Caregivers Conference Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, California 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services host this 26th annual conference. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. Admission is $30 Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, contact Cindy Olmsted at 301-934-0128 or email olmstedc@charlescountymd. gov. NARFE Chapter 969 Luncheon/ Meeting Olde Breton Inn, Leonardtown 11:30 AM Ms. Joann M. Wood, LLC will provide vital estate planning information. $16.50. Reservations are required. Contact Judy Loflin 301-872-0064. www.narfe.org/site/chapter969/ Texas Hold’Em Tournament VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Rd. (Rt 235) 7:00 PM $50 Buyin ($40 Prize Pool + $10 Charity). Sign in 6:20-6:45. Tournament starts at 7:00. Early Bird Bonus: Register and pay by 6:45, receive an extra $500. Pre-registration encouraged, not required. For more information or to pre-regis-
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ter contact Brian: Email: poker@vfw2632.com. Cell: 240-925-4000 12th Annual Twain Lecture Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena 7:30-9:30 PM Tig Notaro is a comedian, actor and writer, whom Rolling Stone named one of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. Tickets may be reserved. Additional info may be found at: www.smcm. edu/twain-tickets.
Saturday, April 21 CPCS Spring Art, Craft & Vendor Show 20945 Great Mills Rd Lexington Park 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Exciting variety of artisans, crafters and vendors. Find perfect gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, weddings, bridal showers, and Father’s Day. Coastal Arts Market Leonardtown Wharf Park, 22510 Washington St. 9:00 AM - Noon All products are handcrafted by the local people in your community. Enjoy the great views of the Leonardtown Wharf area. Shop and keep an eye on the kiddo’s while they enjoy the playground. www.coastalartsmarket.com/ or on Facebook Makerspace Open House 44180 Airport View Dr, #7, Hollywood 12:00 - 4:00 PM See our facility and meet our members. With our 3D printers, CNC router, metalwork tools, electronics shop, and full wood shop we are sure there is something for everyone. For more info please contact our Vice President Nick Clark at vicepresident@paxspace.org Musica Spring Concert 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City 4:30 - 5:30 PM St. Maries Musica presents its spring concert at the reconstructed Chapel at Historic St. Mary’s City. This acoustically vibrant venue will add a special effect to their springtime music. $10 per seat; parking is available at the Visitor’s Center or the State House. Visit www.smchoralarts. org for details.
Sierra Club Event Elms Environmental Center, Lexington Park 2:00 – 4:00 PM Walk the trail and learn about invasive plants from master naturalists as we remove them to keep our ecosystem healthy and protect wildlife! Service event free and open to the public. For more info, visit facebook. com/somdsierraclub/events, or contact Rosa Hance 240-808-4233 rosa. hance@mdsierra.org Spaghetti Dinner 2nd District, Company 6/Valley Lee VFD & RS, 45245 Drayden Rd. 5:00 – 7:00 PM All-You-Can-Eat: Spaghetti, green beans, salad, and homemade dessert. $10 adults. $5 ages 6-12. Under 5, free. Hold em Tournament n Poker Night Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 5:00 PM Buy in $75. This is a Bounty Tournament, $10 Bounty chip. Doors open @ 4:00, tournament starts at 5:00. $1, $2 no limit cash games begin as players and dealers are available, Call to reserve a seat: 301-481-6318 ron, or 240-210-3187 chris. Fantasy Night Mechanicsville Fire House Hall, 28165 Hills Club Rd. 6:00 PM Tickets on sale now!! $130/2 people. Entry for two includes: Buffet dinner, Open Bar, Multiple chances to win Cash Prizes. Musical Entertainment by B&B Express. A fun time for all. Proceeds go to Youth of the Community. For more information contact Colleen Coombs 240-298-7706 or Tina Bahen 301-672-1558. Mail checks to: Mechanicsville Optimist Club, PO Box 301, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Saturday Night Bingo 38833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville 6:30 - 10:30 PM Doors open at 5:00. Early Birds start at 6:30. Regular Games start at 7:00. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball! Door prizes. Info 301-884-3165. Visit www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. Bugeye Ball Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 PM A Magical Night at the Museum with fine cuisine, live entertainment and casino-style gambling. $175 each.
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Proceeds support the restoration of the bulkhead that supports Drum Point Lighthouse. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/234/BugeyeBall. The Museum will be closed to the public on April 21 in preparation for the Ball. Ballroom Dance Night 20410 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills 7:00 PM Mixed ballroom dancing at the Little Flower School. Beginner lesson at 7:00. Open dance until 11:00 includes songs from Salsa, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Lindy, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Line Dances and more!!! $10/ person. Please bring a snack to share. No Alcohol. www.facebook.com/ SouthernMarylandDancing/ Latin Dance Night 21367 Great Mills Rd, Ste A, Lexington Park 8:00 -10:00 PM The Latina’s of Southern Maryland host a special event at Cadillac Jack’s with a premier dance instructor, Karen Aguilar. She will teach from 8:0010:00. $10/person, $15/couple. After the class there is an open dance with our favorite DJ Romo. A special evening of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and all your favorite Latin music. Hosts: Iris McCollam and Karen Anguilar www.facebook.com/ SouthernMarylandDancing/
Sunday, April 22 Earth Day 5th Annual 10k/5k Walk, Run & Roll Greenwell State Park, Hollywood Registration: 8:00 AM Start: 9:00 AM A fun event for the whole family and every fitness level to benefit the individuals with disabilities Bay Community Support Services, Inc. (BayCSS) serves. For more information and to register, please visit: www.baycss.org/ walk.html Spring Craft and Vendor Fair Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department EMS Station 3, 1069 St. Ignatius Dr., Waldorf 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM This event is a fund raiser for EMS Station 3. Free Admission Earth Day Celebration Leonardtown Square & Wharf 12:30 - 4:30 PM Festivities will include shows by
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Reptile World, live music, exhibitions & hands-on activities including gardening, recycling, land/sea/bay conservation, animal rescue groups, crafters & food vendors, and much more! Folk Salad will be playing on the square at 2:30. Waterman boat tours will launch from The Wharf. This is a free family and leashed pet event, small fees charged for boat tour, see the Town of Leonardtown website for specifics. Lions Club Eyeglass Collection Leonardtown Square and Wharf, 22735 Washington St. 12:00 - 4:30 PM Donate used/new eyeglasses at the Leonardtown Lions Club table/booth located near the old PNC bank. Fairy & Gnome Home Festival Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons 12:00 - 4:00 PM An over-the-top magical afternoon of creative play, games, unicorn rides, a petting zoo, face painting, crafts and more! An unforgettable day in the garden! Music, food, and drinks will be available. $7/ person; Members free; kids 2 & under free. www.annmariegarden.org Eagles, Earth Day, and Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 12:00 - 4:00 PM Celebrate Earth Day with a bird walk through Sotterley’s extensive new trail system. Free to the public but advance reservations required. Details at sotterley.org 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk Woodlawn, 16040 Woodlawn Dr., Ridge 1:00 - 3:00 PM Runners of all ages are invited to participate. $25 for ages 6-adult. Children 5 and younger are free. Discounts for running club members or group sign-ups. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Forrest Center’s SkillsUSA chapter. To participate in the event, go to the Forrest Center’s website at: schools. smcps.org/tech/ and click on the event flyer and the “Click here to register” link. Celebrate Earth Day! Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 1:00 – 3:00 PM Participate in highlight tours of the museum’s salt marsh and gardens at 2:00 and 3:00. Make a craft from recycled materials from 1:00-3:00. Museum admission applies. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Longaberger Basket and ThirtyOne Bingo Elks Lodge 2092, 45779 Fire Department Lane, California
4:30 - 9:00 PM The Leonardtown High School Band Boosters are holding their annual Bingo event. $30 Admission includes 20 Games. Additional Books are $5 each. 4 Special Games, $1 extra each. Food, drinks, and desserts available for purchase throughout the evening. www.facebook.com/ events/573412903010050 Adult Contemporary Dance 22715 Washington St., Suite #1, Leonardtown 6:00 - 7:30 PM Classes are rooted in modern dance traditions and current movement training trends. Beginner-intermediate level. $60 for four classes (Sundays thru April 29). All sales are final. Purchase tickets: clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ ws?studioid Eyeglass Collection Leos from St. Michaels, Kings Christian Academy and Leonardtown High School will be collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22nd. An attended Lions Eyeglass recycling box will be on the Square from Noon until 4:00PM For more information, call 0-577-0029.
Monday, April 23 Toastmasters Meeting Lexington Park Public Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. 1:30 AM - 12:30 PM Talk of the Town Toastmasters is a Toastmasters International club open to anyone to join. Improve your communication and leadership skills. Visitors are always welcome to attend Genealogy Society 44219 Airport Rd, California 7:00 - 9:00 PM Report on St. Inigoes and Newtown Manor. Malissa Ruffner, JD, MLS, CG, a board-certified genealogist.
Tuesday, April 24 Science for Citizens Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Bernie Fowler Lab, 142 Williams St., Solomons 2:00-3:00 PM and 7:00-8:00 PM Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Seminar – DolphinWatch: Dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay – presented by Dr. Helen Bailey. Pre-registration is not required. Seating is first-come, first-served for this free event. For more information visit: http://bit.ly/Science4Citizens
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Wednesday, April 25 Fried Chicken Dinner Kevin’s Corner Kafe, 24509 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown. 3:00 -9:00 PM Benefit for the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. $9.99 includes 4 pieces of chicken (leg, thigh, breast, wing) with fries & coleslaw. Dine In or Carry Out. 301-997-1260. Brazil in the 21st Century Blackistone Room, Anne Arundel Hall, St. Mary’s College campus 1:00 - 2:30 PM SMCM’s Center for the Study of Democracy introduces the inaugural Visiting Ambassador Program featuring Marcos Sperandio, head of educational and cultural sector for the embassy of Brazil. Sperandio will discuss the challenges Brazil faces in the early 21st century with a focus on current issues and debates on Brazilian education. Free and open to the public. Fried Chicken Dinner Kevin’s Korner Kafe, Leonardtown 3:00 - 9:00 PM Please support the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary by purchasing a fried chicken dinner (dine in or carry out).
Thursday, April 26 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. What Floats Your Boat? For children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. $5. CMM members are free. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Gills Club Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:30 – 7:00 PM Free program for girls ages 7–12 interested in learning about sharks. Gills Club is a STEM-focused program from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Preregistration is required. Register at www.bit.ly// GillsClubRegistration.
Friday, April 27 Al Petteway Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 PM The Maritime Performance Series and Southern Maryland Traditional Music & Dance present Grammy and Indie Award-winning guitarist Al Petteway in concert. $15 in advance and $20 at the door and available at www.smtmd.org. Doors open at 6:00. with beer and wine for sale.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-475-4200, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information
Brought to you by the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County: James R. Guy, President; Michael L. Hewitt; Tom Jarboe; Todd B. Morgan; John E. O’Connor; and the Department of Aging & Human Services
National Aquarium~Baltimore & Harbor Boat Cruise
Join us on a self-guided tour of the National Aquarium on Thursday, May 17. Enjoy the many wonderful exhibits at the Aquarium as you travel through an Australian river gorge, explore a tropical rain forest, descend through an Atlantic coral reef or interact with animal experts. Following the visit to the Aquarium, we’ll walk the harbor promenade (about a 15-20 min. walk) to board the boat for a 45 minute cruise of the Baltimore Harbor and hear the history of the waterfront, its role today as a working port and see some of the historic sites by water. Please pack your lunch, snacks and water in a small bag. Salad, sandwiches and pizza are available for purchase in the Aquarium. The boat has a climate-controlled lower deck and an open-air top deck. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center at 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 5 p.m. Your $75 payment includes motor coach transportation, bus driver tip, aquarium admission and boat ride tour. Bring your own lunch.
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 8, at 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road in Califor-
nia, 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.
Earth Day Activities: Stewards of the Earth
As part of our efforts to be “Stewards of the Earth,” the Northern Senior Activity Center will have two back-to-back activities to celebrate Earth Day. On Monday, April 23 come to the Organics and Non-GMO presentation from 9-10 a.m. learn about the differences between organic and non-GMO as well as the benefits of choosing clean eating. This presentation will be given by a representative from the Good Earth. From 10 a.m.-12 p.m., add a dose of magic as we join Kathy Harris and make a Beginner’s Fairy Garden. The cost of the class is $10 and includes all materials and instruction. Payment for this class is due at sign up. For more information about these programs, call 301-475-4200, ext. *3103.
Reader’s Theater Luncheon
The Garvey Senior Activity Center will have The Reader’s Theater here on Wednesday, April 25 at 12 p.m. You’ll laugh long and loud when our Readers Theater presents two comedies that can only be described as March Madness! Snow White and her Seven Merry Men is a new look at an old tale sure to make you chuckle and rethink the original. Hilarity is served up during The Rehearsal, a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in theater when you have a director and a group of actors who may not be quite as good at their craft as they think they are. Join us for a performance perience is required and the event is free for participants. Students who can do so, should plan to bring their own laptops. Pizza and beverages will be provided and every participant gets a t-shirt! Registration is required.
Capture the Flag: Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Competition
Leonardtown Library will hold a Capture the Flag: Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Competition on Saturday, April 21 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MAGIC’s Capture the Flag is an ethical hacking cybersecurity competition for entry-level participants at the high school and college level. No prior ex-
Video Game Club
Leonardtown Library will hold Video Game Club on Monday, April 23 from 5 to 6 p.m. Looking for a place to talk about and play video games with friends? Each session of the Video Game Club will feature one newer and one retro system, so what will be nostalgic for some will be completely new to others. Take part in tournaments to win bragging rights, and feel free to bring whatever gaming handhelds you’ll like. Pokémon cards are also
before lunch and then one after the meal. The meal for the day is turkey & Swiss cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread, lettuce & tomato slices, carrot/pineapple slaw, pears, navy bean soup and crackers. 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.
Chen Style Tai Chi Demo
Certified Tai Chi instructor, Kyle Tusing, will do a Chen Style Tai Chi demo class on Friday, April 27, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Chen Style is the oldest style of Tai Chi and is the parent form from which all others branch. This demo is offered as a free trial. Space is limited. To sign up for this class in advance, please visit the signup table or call 301475-4200, ext. * 3103.
Learn about the Mediterranean Diet
Loffler Senior Activity Center will be hosting a free presentation by Donna Taggart about the popular Mediterranean Diet on Thursday, May 3 at 12:30 p.m. What are the benefits and components? Is it actually healthy and should I try it? Let a Registered Dietician fill you in on these details. Register for this presentation by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the reception desk at Loffler.
Astrospies Video at Loffler
The monthly educational video series continues on May 9, 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center as we present Astrospies. Millions remember the countdowns, launchings, splashdowns, and parades as the U.S. raced the USSR to the moon in the 1960s. But few know welcome, of course! All ages. No registration required.
Teen Night: Banking
Lexington Park Library will hold a special Teen Night about Banking for Money Smart Week on Thursday, April 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for a crash course on financial fitness, basic budgeting, and making the most of your money. A local bank employee will be presenting all the tips and tricks for being frugal in today’s society. Stay afterwards and become a pawn in our life-sized game of Monopoly. *Registration Required. Ages 14-18.
that both countries also ran parallel space programs, whose covert goal was to launch military astronauts on spying missions. In this program, NOVA delves into the untold story of this top-secret space race, which might easily have turned into a shooting war in orbit. Register to see it by calling 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk to sign up. Seating is limited. 56 minutes. Free
What’s Up with Strokes?
What is a stroke and what causes it? Can it be prevented? And if it does happen, what are my options for treatment? Linda Weintraub will offer this free health presentation as part of Loffler’s monthly Health Watch Program on Thursday, May 10 at 10 a.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. To sign up call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658, or stop by the reception desk.
Money Smart for Older Adults
Loffler Senior Activity Center will offer a free presentation designed to provide you with information and tips to help prevent common frauds, scams and other types of elder financial exploitation in your community. It will be presented by Branson Russell, Branch Manager of the local Woodforest National Bank on Tuesday, May 15 at 10 a.m. Call 301-475-4200, ext. *1658 or stop by the reception desk to sign up.
Play Pool
Do you enjoy playing pool? Come join us at the Garvey Senior Activity Center every first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. to play. You do not need to sign up and all materials are supplied. For more information call 301475-4200, ext. *1050.
Yoga at the Library
Lexington Park Library will hold Yoga at the Library on Saturday, April 28 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. A Yoga Basics class that is appropriate for all levels of experience. Participants connect with the inner-self and the power of the body’s self-healing mechanism. Come and learn how to align the mind, body, and breath as you move your joints through the appropriate range of motion. A yoga practice develops the ability to stay calm during stressful situations as well as repatterning the body’s programmed responses. This Yoga Basics class is offered in a relaxed learning environment. Open to all levels of interest and ability. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. Registration required.
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Proper Flag Disposal
As I’ve traveled around the county over the past several weeks, I’ve noticed a number of U S flags damaged by the treacherous winds of recent Nor’easters. There is a proper method for retirement of such flags. Each Flag Day the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93 and Boy Scout Troop 413 conduct a flag retirement ceremony to retire unserviceable flags. Unserviceable flags may be dropped off at the Fleet Reserve, 21707 Three Notch
Rabies Prevention
Dear Editor:
The St. Mary’s County Health Department would like to publicly recognize Dr. Autumn Terry and team members of the All Kinds Veterinary Hospital in Callaway for their community minded professionalism in euthanizing a bat suspected of having rabies and presumed to have had a human contact. Taking the best interests of the community into consideration, the team at All Kinds Veterinary Hospital provided the service without charge and allowed the St. Mary’ s Health Department to expedite rabies testing of the animal at the state public health laboratory in Baltimore. As we observe National Public Health Week (April 2-8), this example highlights the value and importance of collaborations with community partners in keeping Marylanders safe and healthy-every minute, every hour, every day, for everyone. Rabies is a potentially fatal disease transmitted by infected mammals. The best protection against rabies is
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to maintain up to date rabies vaccinations of domestic animals and report animal bites or exposures that occur to people and pets. This includes the discovery of a bat in sleeping areas. The prevention of rabies in our community requires the combined efforts of the health department’s Rabies Prevention and infectious Disease Programs, St. Mary’s County Animal Control, animal care partners including local veterinarians and animal rescue groups such as the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League, and the vigilance of our residents to vaccinate domestic animals, maintain safe conditions, report incidents, and provide quick and appropriate response when rabies is suspected. Our thanks are extended to All Kinds Veterinary Hospital for supporting this effort. Sincerely, Daryl Calvano, Environmental Health Director St. Mary’s County Health Department
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The day after the shooting, “General [Robert] Schenck and [Donn] Piatt came to the White house to report on recruiting black soldiers in Maryland and the murder by John H. Sothoron of a Union recruiter, Lieutenant Eben White. John Hay wrote in his diary: “Schenck & Piatt came in. Piatt defends flatly the forcible enlistment of negroes. Says it will be a most popular measure among the people of Maryland, & unpopular only among the slaveholders & rebel sympathizers. He says this man Sothoron is a recruiting agent for the rebels & that he would have been in the jug if they had got him as they expected before the murder.” 11/6/1863: The Richmond Examiner of October 28th announces the arrival in that city of Col. John Sothoron and son of St. Mary’s Co., Md., the parties who shot and killed Lt. White on October 19. They escaped across the Potomac. (National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts, 1863-1865). 7/28/1864: The steamer “Lizzie Baker” arrived in Washington on Tuesday from Point Lookout with a large quantity of household furniture, found in a house about 6 miles from Fredericksburg and belonging to Sothoron, who is in the rebel service. Also, a piano with sheet music inscribed with the name of Miss Mary Sothoron. -Star. (National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts, 1863-1865). Col. Sothoron lived almost 40 yers after the war ended. His wife Elizabeth died August 4, 1888. “Col. John Henry Sothoron of this county fell dead in the lobby of the Ebbitt House, Washington, D.C. on Thursday morning. He and a delegation of men from this county were about to visit the
White House when he became ill. He was born at “The Plains” on the Patuxent near Benedict on Christmas Day, 1807, son of Maj. James Forbes Sothoron. His remains were brought to the county yesterday and buried at All Faith P. E. Church near Mechanicsville.” (The Enterprise, 4/15/1893). Children of JOHN SOTHORON and ELIZABETH SOMERVELL: i. REBECCA ANN MARIA SOTHORON, b. 1835, d. 1840. ii. MARY ELIZABETH SOTHORON, b. 16 Jul 1836, d. 22 Apr 1924. iii. MARGARET HOLLYDAY SOTHORON, b. 1838, d. 12 Jun 1900, Laurel, Pr. Geo’s Co., MD; m. BARNES COMPTON, 27 Oct 1858, All Faith Epis. Church. iv. JAMES FORBES SOTHORON, b. 1839, d.13 Dec 1843. v. SAMUEL PLEASANTS WEBSTER SOTHORON, b. 06 Dec 1841, d. 08 Oct 1883. vi. MARSHALL LYLES SOTHORON, b. 06 Apr 1844, d. 20 Jun 1923. vii. ROBERT BOWIE SOTHORON, b. 27 Mar 1846, d. 08 Mar 1911. viii. FRANCES “FANNIE” BERNARD SOTHORON, b. 06 May 1848, d. 11 Jun 1929. ix. AMELIA WEEMS SOTHORON, b. 1851, d. 02 Feb 1941. x. ELLEN HOWARD SOTHORON, b. 1853, 1937. xi. JOHN HENRY SOTHORON, JR., b. 1856, d. 1935. xii. JAMES FORBES SOTHORON, b. 14 Oct 1859, d. 19 Dec 1921. xiii. CATHERINE “KATE” LANSDALE SOTHORON, b. 1862, d. 19 Oct 1895. m. Dr. LLOYD WOODLEY CURTIS, 11 Nov 1891.
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“Oh, Spring” This is that perfect time of year to me (well, except for all the sneezing) where mosquitos aren’t biting me every second and I don’t see any snakes slithering around...yet. I am so ready for fire pit nights with a glass of wine with my husband. I have my strawberry bag down off the shelf all ready to finish the last month of preparations for the Strawberry Festival. And I am nearly done with all my cool weather organization projects. Over 40 softball practice has started for my husband down at Back Road Inn which is always a wonderful way to spend an evening. I will have to miss choir practice on Thursdays occasionally, so I can go watch him at practice. I love the smell of the field after Jim Cryer has carefully mowed all the grassy areas and smoothed down the dirt infield. Those are lovely evenings spent with good friends with a beautiful view of the tree line and barns beyond the field. Oh, spring. Though I might even have to miss a softball practice and choir practice, which I need badly, because I really want to get to a cool new thing to do in the county. Dave of Golden Oak Auctions and Hughesville Village Market has started a tailgate auction under a pavilion behind Alan’s Furniture at the Farmer’s Market in Charlotte Hall. It starts at 6, and chicken and fish dinners are sold too. This sounds like such a fun idea. I could take my husband’s pick-up truck, load it up with items I want to sell one time for 25% commission for 25 lots and not have to unload it anywhere else. Dave will auction the stuff right off your truck. I think this is a great idea for anyone who has been spring cleaning inside and outside. In May, the tailgate auctions will move to 1st and 3rd Friday nights through October, but you can check out goldenoakauctions.com to doublecheck and keep updated. April is also the start of monthly grandchildren’s birthdays with our granddaughter Leigha starting the run. I can’t believe she will be 15. At 15, I was still not
the best teenager in the world, but Leigha has been focused on dance and dance competitions since she was 3. I love seeing someone so young have goals in life and be so dedicated. Her brother Logan will be 13, and already has moneyed wins at the racetrack under his belt, and plays hockey really well. I won’t write about our seven other grandchildren here, but I could and I will later : ) We have been blessed with four wonderful adult children between us and all nine amazing grandchildren. I can’t wait to see what their lives will be like. As for me, I am loving being able to work again, and the future is getting even more promising. My rheumatologist will be starting me on a new biologic set of injections next week, Humira. You know, it’s the one with a few dozen commercials saying it cures everything from Rheumatoid Arthritis, to adult acne, to intestinal problems, to psoriatic arthritis, - all of which I have, and who knows what else they will find that it cures over time. So, I am expecting very soon to be perfect – as if I wasn’t already. You can stop laughing now. I’m not worried about the part about getting paler that they mention, because I think it would be pretty cool to be invisible, which is what I would be if I get any paler than I already am. My husband had his own phrase of what Humira will do for me: “It will get rid of your arthritis, bursitis, zits, and s*#*#s.” You will have to fill in that last rhyming word yourself. If it would make me tall, tanned, blonde, and beautiful then I would really be happy. So would my husband I imagine. Yes, spring has all sorts of possibilities. **If you are friending me on facebook, please send a message so I know you are a real person** To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook
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WORD SCR AMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to sports.
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CLUES DOWN 1. Kilogram force (abbr.) 2. Your consciousness of your own identity 3. Score 4. A way to modify 5. Respect 6. Midwife 7. Region near the Dead Sea 8. __ Gerais: gold-rich state of Brazil 9. Equally 10. Monetary units 11. The mentioning of things
one by one 13. Traveling entertainers 15. Small island 17. A way to sing 18. __-bo: form of exercise 21. “The Bard” 23. The best player 24. Male parent 27. Harm the reputation of 29. Allow for the tare of 32. Grand __: wine classification 34. Soak 35. Bother 36. Ophthalmologist 39. Preceded 40. __ Francisco, California 43. Touch gently 44. Lithuanian given name 46. Matched 47. Stomach 49. Mother of all gods in Scots’ Celtic mythology 51. Partner to cheese 54. Fit of irritation 59. Visit 60. Suffragist Wells 61. Swearing to the truth of a statement 62. Old Red Sandstone 64. Sacred Hindu syllable
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Answers: Across 1. Mountain 5. Ruler 6. Heat 7. Reign 8. Sure Down 1. Mothers 2. Nurture 3. Able 4. Nursing
45. Photomultiplier tube 48. Slovenly person 50. __ and Diu 52. Cologne 53. What actors deliver 55. Campaigned 56. Cash machine 57. Spanish be 58. Animal that eats insects 63. Colonists who supported the British 65. Loved 66. A pair of people who live together 67. Work tools
Word Scramble: Swings
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Maintained possession of 5. Dropsy 10. Type of music 12. One who is deliberately cruel 14. 411 16. Rhode Island 18. Follows sigma 19. Baked dessert 20. Craftsman 22. Austrian river 23. Distributed 25. Close 26. Midway between east and southeast 27. Thunderstorm code 28. Where wrestlers work 30. Away from (prefix) 31. Canadian law enforcers 33. Shade 35. Sir Samuel __, Brit. statesman 37. Della __, singer 38. Existing in fact 40. Tennis matches have at least two 41. Reunifying Chinese dynasty 42. Not just “play” 44. Angry
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Notice is hereby given that an election of three (3) Council Members for the Town of Leonardtown shall be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, and that the polls shall be open at the Town Hall, 22670 Washington St., Leonardtown, Maryland, between the hours of 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm, on said date, for voting. The deadline for candidate filing is Monday, April 16, 2018 at 4:30 pm. Candidates may file at the Town Office, 22670 Washington St., Leonardtown, Maryland.
In order to hold elective or appointive office as a Town Council Member, one must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the Town for at least one year, and at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Property ownership alone does not qualify for election or appointment as a Town Council Member. VOTING QUALIFICATIONS To qualify to vote in a Town Election one must be registered. To register, one must be a citizen of the United States, at least eighteen (18) years of age, and have resided in the Town for at least one year immediately preceding their election.
VOTING REGISTRATION Deadline for registration to vote is Friday, April 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Registration shall be at the St. Mary’s County Board of Election Monday through Friday, between the normal business hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm, located at 41650 Tudor Hall Road, Leonardtown, MD. Registration may be done in absentia by returning a completed registration application to the Town Office before the April 24, 2018 deadline. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT: TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 AT 4:30 PM. DEADLINE FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY BALLOT: TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 AT 7:00 pm.
Emergency ballots are for any voter who, becomes unable to go personally to the polls because of illness or infirmity or condition of employment that occurred after the deadline for submittal of application for Absentee Ballot, (April 24, 2018). To obtain forms or for any questions, please call 301-475-9791 or email Leonardtown. commissioners@leonardtownmd.gov.
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