2015-02-12 St. Mary's County Times

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NEWS
Accidental Fire in
Lexington Park
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Officials from the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office indicate a
spacer heater was the cause of an accidental trailer fire early Saturday
morning.
On Feb. 7, around 1 a.m., 27 volunteer firefighters from the Bay District, Valley Lee and Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Departments responded to Oregon Way in Lexington Park after a resident discovered heavy
smoke coming from the master bedroom.
According to Deputy Fire Marshal Don Brenneman, who responded
to the scene, a family member was awakened by the odor of the smoke
and went to investigate where it was originating. He alerted the other
family members and all were able to exit the home safely.
The blaze caused an estimated $10,000 in damage to the Windham
Trailer. Officials state there was a smoke alarm present, however it did
not activate.
Officials identify Richard Sikorski as the owner.
No injuries were reported and the American Red Cross is currently
assisting the family.
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Commissioners Back
UAS Building But
Lament Delay
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Commissioners of St. Marys County seem ready to throw their official support
behind getting the third building constructed
at the Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center for the advancement of unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) but said they were
worried that the delay in funding meant opportunities were passing the county by. The
project has been pushed out two years in the
government budget.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe said one opportunity in particular, a Spanish UAS business that was seeking a site in Maryland to
complete their projects for air vehicles that
could extract wounded soldiers from the battlefield, could not find a space to do their work
here.
Thats an opportunity were missing today, Jarboe said. I dont think the building
will be up fast enough to capture the business
in front of us today.
The leadership at the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center (SMHEC), including the head of the board of governors Joe
Anderson and the director Mel Powell, came
to the commissioners Tuesday for a letter of
support to get the Hogan Administration in
Annapolis to speed up its review of the proj-
ect and get funding back into the 2016 state

budget.
The project was held up for funding in
the governors new budget this year because a
review of it was not completed on time.
Anderson said the project, which once
completed would be owned and operated by
the University of Maryland for research and
development of unmanned autonomous systems, needed $3.85 million to continue with
the design of the building.
Both he and Powell said that it normally
takes a year for the proposal for construction,
in this case for a 77,000 square foot building,
but they are trying to speed up the process.
The process can be rushed, Anderson
said. We have every hope thatll work.
Commissioner John OConnor asked
what place the third building at SMHEC
held in the university systems priorty list for
construction.
The University of Maryland really
doesnt have a priority list, Anderson said,
adding however that in his conversations with
the university leadership that this is one of
their top priorities.
This is going to be a center for excellence for unmanned autonomous systems.
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Community Wary
of Fire and Rescue
Tax Increase
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The leadership of the Second District
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad
in Valley Lee are pressing the county leadership for a rate increase in their local fire and
rescue tax but the potential $8 million in revenue raised to be used whole or in part for an
expanded station has met with some stiff opposition from the community.
Residents who came out to a informational meeting at the fire house Monday night
voiced all kinds of concerns from the choosing
a New York firm to analyze the stations needs
for the future to why the leadership has not
focused more on regular, substanitive maintenance to keep the facilty functioning at optimum levels.
When leadership presented the various
problems with the aging station, including
cracks in the concrete, inadequate safe spacing between fire and rescue vehicles and even
aging building infrastructure residents still
balked at the possibility of spending more tax
dollars on an entirely new or even expanded
station.
They seemed more set on making repairs
to the current station withing the departments
own budget.
When you own a house you fix it, said
one person.
Thats cheaper than spending $8 million, said another.
Still others questioned whether the fire
house leadership should apply for state or
federal grants to make the repairs and renovations; they also questioned why the expansion
or even a completely new building might be
needed since the call volume for the fire and
rescue squad had gone down in the past five

years.
Where is the growth youre using to justify the expansion, another resident said.
The Second District fire and rescue service wants the fire tax be raised from 4.4 cents
to 5.6 cents per $100 of assessed value in the
2nd election district; for the 9th election district, or St. George Island, the increase would
be from 3.6 cents to 5 cents.
The rescue tax portion would go from 0.8
cents to 2 cents in both of the election districts.
The request would generate about an extra $276,000 annually, with the actual costs to
property owners based on the value of their
holdings.
Opposition to the rate increase has been
brewing in the Valley Lee area for weeks and
the county has received a petition with about
200 signatures against it.
Commissioners have signaled they were
not anxious to raise any taxes and Commissioner Mike Hewitt has said he would likely
not approve it.
With 201 signatures its going to be hard
for this commissioner to vote for it, Hewitt
said at a recent commissioners meeting.
Sean Foran, a construction manager with
consultants Hueber-Breuer, said his company
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Mothers Search for Answers

in Daughters Death Leads
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
One of the countys key providers of shelter and

aid services to battered, abused and homeless women
has closed its doors, according to its founder and director Rev. Marguerite Morris.
Morris led an organization that often struggled
to provide shelter and assistance to displaced women
and despite years of seeking aid from the county they
never received any assistance as did other non-profits
with a long history of accepting tax payer funds.
The organization officially stopped all services to
women last week, Morris told The County Times, including referals to other organizations who helped the
abused and displaced.
Half a year ago they closed their doors for actually providing shelter, she said.
Morris said the decision to close Leahs Houses
doors was her choice and was not due to financial
problems.
Instead she is moving to Anne Arundel County to
be with family. Anne Arundel County is also the place
where her daughter Katherine Morris died in 2012
from what police have said was an apparent suicide.
Morris is unsatisfied with the ruling and wants to
continue her own investigation.
I need to get answers on this, Morris said, who
also lost her spouse in 2013. I wanted to make sure
people who supported us dont feel like they failed.
More than a year ago Leahs House handed over
control of its day to day operations to a management
company but reassumed it before finally closing its
doors, Morris said.
Morris had several projects she wanted to complete when founding Leahs House, including building
a dedicated womens shelter in Valley Lee on the site
of the former HappyLand Bar, but that idea never came
to fruition.
We didnt finish the building but we did accomplish a big work, Morris said, referring to the groups
work with abused women and trying to feed the hungry. I just want them to know it was appreciated.
Morris said that the void left by her daughter and
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under which she died have now become the focus of
her life.
To pursue this I want to be closer to family,
Morris said.
Morris said she believed her daughter was driven to suicide by a U.S. Army Specialist named Isaac
Goodwin who Morris alleged married her daughter
just so he could receive a greater housing allowance.
The marriage was held in secret in 2011, Morris
said, and she did not know about it until her daughter
tried to kill herself but failed while she was a student
at the University of Maryland.
Morris said her daughter, was just 22 years old
when she found out that Goodwin was having affairs
with other women; Morris said her daughter believed
Goodwin had only married her so he could get a greater housing allowance.
An army report showed that investigators found
there was no evidence of fraud committed by Goodwin
but that there was evidence of adultery.
They also found evidence that he had failed to
pay support to his wife while he was serving in the
military.
The armys investigation into Goodwin found that
while there marriage was strained there was no evidence to show that their marriage was void from fraud.
Katherine Morris body was found inside her
car in a Hanover parking lot May 6, 2012, with Anne
Arundel County Police ruling the death a suicide. Police said she had used two lighted charcoal grills inside
her car to asphyxiate herself.
Before her death Morris mother claims that her
daughter had accused Goodwin of fraud and was going
to make a complaint with the armys Inspector Generals office.
An apparent suicide letter left by Katherine Morris was found by Anne Arundel police on her phone at
her residence at the University of Maryland.
I am so sorry for doing this to my parents [and]
my friends but I dont see myself ever being happy
again. When I look at my future I dont see anything.
I dont see kids. I dont see a husband. I dont see love.
I dont see happiness. [I] dont see a career. I just see
more misery. Its easier this way. Please dont let him
get away with what hes done and what hes doing. I
didnt deserve this. I couldnt handle this. It completely [debilitated] me.
Anne Arundel County police ruled in their investigation that there was no indication of foul play or
other suspicious circumstances.
Police reopened their investigation into Morris
death in 2013 but the family has continued to press for
more answers.
Marguerite Morris said she has a meeting scheduled with police and elected leaders later this month
regarding her daughters death.
Attempts to contact Goodwin for comment were
not successful.
Doris Day, one of the members of the board of
directors at Leahs House, said the death of Morris
daughter was probably the strongest reason for closing
the doors but is was also from a lack of support.
There was never any county funding, she said,
and also there were too few volunteers to help out.
Its been a blessing to me, Day said of her time
at Leahs House. Its a blessing God gave me to help
others. Sometimes I still hear from them.
We needed more laborers, we needed more help
from the county but they just werent doing it.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said the issue of Leahs House funding was one of limited resources and
more non-profit entities looking for help.
She was never included on the list to receive
funding, Morgan said. We [the prior commissioner
board] inherited the list and we felt we couldnt be the
judge of who was in and who was out.
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Hogan Pushes
Rain Tax Repeal
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Gov. Larry Hogan has introduced legislation
that would repeal the law requiring counties to tax
the amount of impervious surface held by property
owners to pay for the cleanup of the Chesapeake
Bay Watershed.
The stormwater mitigation fee raked in millions of dollars and affected some of the largest,
most highly developed counties, while rural counties balked at even instituting the tax.
At a news conference in Annapolis, Hogan (R)
announced the bill had 61 co-sponsors across both
parties in the House of Delegates and the Senate; he
counted Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller
as a supporter as well.
Speaker of the House Michael Busch opposes
the repeal.
When we became the first state in the nation
to tax the rain we became a laughing stock, Hogan
said. Forcing counties to raise taxes against their
will was a mistake that needs to be corrected.
Miller commented that the repeal of the socalled rain tax would not release counties from their
obligation to fund stormwater mediation fees.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation staunchly op-
posed the repeal effort.

We are disappointed that Governor Hogan introduced bills that will backtrack on cleaning up Marylands rivers and streams and the Chesapeake Bay,
said Alison Prost, director of the foundation. These
bills would starve local governments of funds used
for reducing pollution just as they are installing cleanwater solutions.
Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St.
Marys College of Maryland, said the idea of repeal
was a popular one but the reality of facing the House
of Delegates was another.
I dont know that its going to pass, Eberly said.
But hes not saying to get rid of the tax hes saying
let the counties figure out what theyre going to do.
The rain tax, which was really a tax on impermeable surfaces that contribute to stormwater runoff,
Eberly said, was a polarizing one and one that could
haunt Democrats who helped Gov. Martin OMalley
pass it back in 2012.
It was probably not the best approach, Eberly
said of the revenue measure in a down economy. It
kind of went over like a lead balloon.
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Franchot Warns of Fraud Concerns

with Returns Filed With TurboTax
Comptroller Peter Franchot today confirmed that third party tax preparer, TurboTax,
has suspended electronic transmission of state
tax returns in light of a national tax fraud
scheme. Several states have reported that taxpayers filing returns using TurboTax log-on to
the software program and discover that their returns have already been fraudulently filed. The
Comptrollers Office continues to be in regular
and ongoing communication with all relevant
parties in the State of Maryland and throughout
the country, including TurboTaxs parent company, Intuit, and the Internal Revenue Service.
Securing taxpayer information is a top
priority of my office, and we continue to take
every precaution and to employ the most sophisticated fraud detection techniques to protect
Maryland taxpayers, said Comptroller Franchot. Although this scheme does not involve
a data breach within the Comptrollers Office,
we make every effort to inform taxpayers of
potential scams to help them remain diligent
against fraudulent activities involving third
party software.
Intuit announced today that TurboTax
customers who believe they are victims of tax
fraud should call their toll-free number, 1-800944-8596. The company also announced that
they will provide identity protection services
and free credit monitoring, as well as provide
access to all versions of its software.
Under Comptroller Franchots leadership, the Comptrollers Office has made unprecedented investments in dedicated personnel and advanced technology to detect
and prevent tax fraud. In addition to a team
of highly skilled tax professionals who work
exclusively on fraud detection, the office has:
modernized its network of firewalls, network
security appliances, intrusion detection and
prevention programs and Internet access
control procedures; installed a modernized
data loss prevention system; established a
highly restrictive Internet and network activity monitoring system; invested in up-tothe-minute virus prevention software and
spyware, e-mail and spam filtering, laptop
encryption and security patches. The Office
also works with private, third-party security
specialists to perform aggressive stress tests
on the agencys website, web applications and
network.
Comptroller Franchot reminds taxpayers that Maryland is still accepting tax returns electronically and that taxpayers have
the option to file their Maryland tax returns
through the states free online iFile system,
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Local Assault
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By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Officials have not yet determined the preliminary cause of a fire that damaged a two-story apartment building in Great Mills.
On Feb. 4, around 8 a.m., 12 volunteer firefighters from the Bay District
Volunteer Fire Department responded to Chancellors Run Apartments in Great
Mills after an occupant discovered the blaze.
The fire originated in the laundry room of the two-story apartment complex
and caused an estimated $1,000 in damage to the building.
According to Deputy Fire Marshal John Nelson, who responded to the
scene, the small fire was located in a trash container in the laundry room of the
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woman Feb. 9 in a Waldorf restroom.
Police say that Brandon Wayne
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According to police reports Danchak
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when the victim told him to leave he did
not and she went to the bathroom.
Police say that she went to the bathroom and when he followed her in he attempted to sexually assault her.
Police said the victim was in a bathroom stall and Danchak tried to gain entry but she was able to fight him off.
Danchak left the restroom, police
said and sat back down at a table in the
restaurant, a McDonalds located in the
3000 block of Crain Highway. The victim came out of the restroom and called
Danchak
the police whereupon Danchak fled the

scene.
Police were able to identify the suspect from surveillance footage.
Officials Rule
Fire as Arson in
Lexington Park
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Officials indicate a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado was intentionally set on fire early
Wednesday morning in Lexington Park.
On Feb. 11, around 12:45 a.m., four volunteer firefighters from the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to Signature Lane in Lexington
Park after a citizen discovered the Chevrolet truck ablaze. Firefighters were able to
control the blaze within five minutes.
According to Deputy Fire Marshal Don Brenneman, who responded to the scene,
the St. Marys Sheriffs Office and Seventh District VFD responded to a wooded
area of Signature Lane the ongoing investigation revealed the truck was reported
stolen from ACSI Concrete Company in Lexington Park.
Officials indicate the incendiary fire caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to
the vehicle and stated the fire originated in the interior of the truck.
No injuries were reported and officials have identified Dennis Atlas as the owner
of the Chevrolet.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the
State Fire Marshals Office at 443-550-6835.
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Letters to the
EDITOR
Time for a Christian Revival
Unless you are totally unaware of whats going on in our country and the world, you realize things are on a fast track to hell. Many people are praying about those
terrible conditions especially for persecuted Christians and Israel. I pray especially for a revival when this country will turn from lies, deceit, adultery, abortion, homosexuality, worship of the government, and other sins which too many people are committing/legalizing. If you think this country is going in a sinful, wrong direction, I
remind you of Gods promise. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, He said If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from
their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Ash Wednesday (18 February this year) is the beginning of Lent, the forty days (not counting Sundays) until Easter. It is symbolic of the forty day Jesus spent praying
and fasting in the desert before beginning His public ministry. For Christians, mostly Catholics, it is a time of prayer, fasting and repentance to draw closer to God. It is
also a time for fallen away Christians or CINOs (ChristiansIn-Name-Only) to repent and return to Christianity.
Although Lent is mostly a Catholic observance, there is no reason Protestants cant adopt it for their Denominations if it will draw them closer to God. They could
follow the example of Catholics, who years ago, began singing Gospel songs, like Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, etc. when they realized how beneficial they were.
Serious prayer, fasting and repentance during Lent could be the beginning of a very badly needed Christian revival.
Robert Boudreaux
Waldorf, Md.
Notice of Public Hearing

The Leonardtown Mayor and Town Council will hold a public hearing on March 9, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in the
Town Office, located at 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present for
public review and comment, changes to the Leonardtown Comprehensive Plan prior to annexing additional land
into the corporate limits of Leonardtown. Copies of the proposed changes are available for review at the Town Office. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or to submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on March 9, 2015
to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made
for persons with disabilities upon request.
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
Notice of Public Hearing

The Commissioners of Leonardtown will conduct a public hearing to provide citizens a review of program
performance and a status of grant activities for the Cedar Lane Senior Living Community I, Inc. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant has been used to install fire sprinklers, replace a back up emergency
generator and to construct a pump house at the thirty-six year old, 128 unit apartment building. The project is
located at 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD. The public hearing will be held at the town office at 41660
Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD at 4:15 pm on Monday, March 9, 2015.
The Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally sponsored program designed to
assist units of general local government with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization,
economic development, and improved community facilities and services.
Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request.
By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
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Concerning
Solar
Panels
On 29 Jan. there appeared in the County Times

a letter from Mr. Mike Thompson concerning the
virtues of solar panel installation. I truly believe Mr.
Thompson is acting with the best of intentions, but I
feel there are unforeseen problems with his idea.
First, I cant imagine panels this size being
mounted to a roof without running screws through
the roof or holes being drilled, Each hole (or screw)
represents a potential leak, possibly imperceptible at
first but no less there regardless of what kind of tar
or caulk is used to seal it. The sealant will eventually
crack from freezing and thawing or from just plain
drying out. This can lead to rotted rafters or trusses,
ceiling joists and worse case, the drywall over your
head. And does homeowners insurance cover damage by holes intentionally put in roof?
Second, I have heard that there can be problems
in buying a home with panels already installed on it,
the buyer may have to pay the balance owed on the
panels and the install depending on what plan original owner had in place. Or in the case of a lease, does
the buyer have to take up a new lease contract?
I wonder if the ten percent saved on electricity would offset the potential headaches this install
could cause down the road? I welcome Mr. Thompsons reply, as I feel these concerns are legit.
Paul Lawrence,
California, Md.
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Education
Board Selects Smith

As Superintendent
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
J. Scott Smith, who has served as interim superintendent of St. Marys County
Public Schools in recent months, will become the official superintendent of the system starting July 1.
Smith has a long career with the county schools as an educator and deputy superintendent responsible for secondary education.
Under his leadership and that of the Board of Education, the system will have to
navigate through fiscally difficult times; the systems budget request is now grown
about $7.5 million over last years $194 million operating budget but the final numbers are still in question.
Also, Smith will oversee the transfer of about 700 students from various county
elementary schools to fill seats at the new Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary
School in Leonardtown, now under construction.
The Board of Education approved the plan to move those students to the school
now under construction on Hollywood Road in the Leonards Grant community.
Over the last few months, we considered the available options regarding the
selection of the new superintendent, said Board Chair Karin Bailey. Throughout
some of our discussions, we came to the conclusion that Mr. Smith embodied the
qualities that we had identified as integral for our next superintendent.
Smith said he was pleased to take the position.
It is an unparalleled privilege to work on behalf of our students and staff,
Smith said. In a school system where 93 percent of students graduate on time, we
know we are doing things exceptionally well and will continue to do so.
Our best work has been done when we fully see the child in front of us and
devote ourselves to their success, without exception. This will not change.
School Board Member Cathy Allen said the board came together in an executive
session to discuss making Smith the superintendent.
She said they laid out all the criteria in a superintendent and found that Smith
met them all as well as having done an outstanding job in the interim post.
We had that person, Allen said. We had seen him in action.
Smith is still working under the contract of an interim superintendent, Allen
said, and the superintendents contract that will take effect July 1.
That contract stipulates that Smith will receive a base salary of $185,000 and
will be up for review each year; it cannot decrease.
Smith will also be afforded a $12,000 vehicle and insurance allowance, according to the contract.
County Commissioner Todd Morgan praised Smiths selection as schools chief
as a departure from the former head Michael Martirano, who left to lead West Virginia schools.
Near the end of his tenure, Martirano and the Board were criticized for budgeting that led to about a $6 million shortfall due mostly to health care costs.
Morgan was also critical of Martiranos leadership because of an apparent focus
on bringing new programs to the system, but not looking to increase pay and support
to teachers who were responsible for fulfilling those programs.
I think its a great decision, Morgan said. Hes been a teacher, a principal and
an administrator.
He understand the problems in the school system and hes aware of the problems left behind by Martirano. Theres no learning curve.
Morgan also appreciated Smiths clear presentation of budget priorities in dealing with the Commissioners of St. Marys County, though he believed it was unlikely
he would get more money to deal with another health care cost shortfall, step increases for teachers and $2 million to open the new elementary school in one package.
Hes been very frank about that hes a change for the positive, Morgan said. But
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Education
Mother Catherine Academy

Announces Interim Board of Trustees
The transition team behind the creation of

a new independent Catholic school in the north
county introduced the seven community leaders who will form the interim board of trustees
for Mother Catherine Academy during a community meeting Feb. 4.
The board consists of Syd Moreland, John
Wood, Bill Leonard, Alice Moreland, Tom Cavanaugh, Marcos Lindekugel and Betsy Farrell. Each brings an important and unique set
of skills to ensure the schools success, said
Friends of Mother Catherine Spalding School
member Jerry Spence before he introduced the
team.
Parents of children at the school submitted
nominations to the Parent Teacher Partnership,
a team elected by parents last year to represent
them in school matters. The PTP selected the
final group in consultation with the Friends of
Mother Catherine Spalding School (FMCSS).
Nominees for the permanent board will be accepted from the community at large through
Feb. 18 with the goal of choosing a permanent
board of trustees by February 25th. The Permanent Board will be selected by the Interim
Board and the current Interim Board members
will likely be incorporated into the Permanent
Board.
Also speaking at the meeting were Secretary of Education for the Archdiocese of
Washington, Tom Burnford, and President of

Avalon School Richard McPherson. Mr. Burnford presented the archdioceses role in forming
the schools Catholic identity. Mr. McPherson
offered information and advice based on his
experience creating a highly successful independent school in Montgomery County more
than a decade ago. After describing the steps
he undertook, some of the highs and some of
the challenges, and pointing out advantages the
current effort has, such as an existing building
and generous lease from the archdiocese, he
confidently concluded, You can certainly do
this and I am excited for you. Call on me as a
resource whenever you want.
Dana Jameson, parent and member of
FMCSS said, This is an exciting time. Mother
Catherine Academy is definitely a go. We have
already enrolled more than 90 students for next
year and we have received a tremendous response from prospective families. Its like the
community has just been waiting for a school
like this and I want to tell parents they should
hurry up and enroll so their children can be a
part of this great opportunity. The transition of
authority from the Archdiocese of Washington
to a board of proven leaders in the community
guarantees the school will suit the needs of the
entire region. The school is open to all children regardless of religious affiliation.
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Students Gear Up
for Drug Summit
St. Marys County Public Schools

(SMCPS) Student Board member Sarita
Lee and Superintendent of Schools J.
Scott Smith are pleased to announce
that St. Marys County Public Schools
(SMCPS) will host a student sponsored
summit focusing on youth substance
misuse prevention. The summit will
be held on March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center (JAFCTC)
located at 24005 Point Lookout Road in
Leonardtown, Md.
The purpose of the summit is to
increase awareness and educate community students about the risk and dangers associated with substance misuse
and to generate discussion about future
projects that will serve to bring further
understanding to all St. Marys County
school age students about the dangers
and risks associated with substance misuse and addiction. 150 middle and high
school students representing public and
non-public schools in St. Marys County
will attend the summit that will be led
and facilitated by fellow students. The
summit will feature a keynote speaker
from the Baltimore based Upside
Down Organization and interactive
student learning sessions. The summit
is co-sponsored and supported through
several community partnerships. Supporting partners include the Commissioners of St. Marys County, St. Marys
County Health Department, St. Marys

County Sheriffs Office, St. Marys
County Department of Aging and Human Services, Walden Behavioral
Health of Southern Maryland, and the
Behavioral Health Action Team of the
Healthy St. Marys Partnership.
The Board of Education of St.
Marys County has continually supported the education of students, parents,
guardians, and the community at large
as a key strategy in substance misuse
prevention and increasing awareness
about the resources available in our
community to help prevent this high
risk behavior.
Exhibitors representing community resources available for families and
youth seeking assistance with substance
misuse concerns will be represented
and available during the summit. Exhibitor space for the summit is available,
but limited, and will be filled as requests
for space are received. If you would like
to apply to sponsor an exhibit, please
submit the exhibitor registration form
available via the SMCPS home page
www.smcps.org by following the link to
2015 Drug Summit. Exhibitors will be
notified when their application has been
approved. If you would like additional
information about the summit, contact
the Department of Safety and Security
at 301-475-4256 extension 34150.
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Obituaries
Patricia Esther Yates, 55
Patricia Esther Yates,

55, of Lexington Park, Md.,
passed away Jan. 31 at Walter Reed National Military
Medical Center in Bethesda,
Md. surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Jan. 28, 1960,
she is the daughter of Karen Elinor Gilbert
Brobst of Lexington Park, Md. and the late
Thomas Hagen Brobst, Sr.
Patty was a 1979 graduate of Great
Mills High School. She proudly served in
the Army Reserve from 1980 to her honorable discharge in 1986. In August 1988, she
married her beloved husband, Jack Yates in
Pensacola, Fla. Together they spent 32 wonderful years together. Patty was a devoted
and loving wife. She travelled the world with
Jack as he supported the Navy, and she also
worked for several years as a Supply Specialist. Patty was a homemaker, and also worked
several part time jobs. Patty travelled extensively, enjoying Hawaii, Kuwait, the Grand
Canyon, Amsterdam, Arizona, and family vacations to see her extended family in
Michigan and Washington state. Patty had
a quiet and personal faith in Jesus. She was
a loyal friend and wonderful daughter and
sister. She was an avid reader, especially
enjoying mystery novels. She also enjoyed
watching British comedies and the old classic movies with Jack. She and her family
were lifelong bowlers, and she bowled on
several leagues at Esperanza Lanes. She
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was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Fleet

Reserve Association Unit 93 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 255. She loved
her pets, especially her cats, Sandra, Fluffy,
and Kit.
In addition to her mother and husband, she is also survived by her sister, Jill
Killby (Michael) of White Plains, Md.; her
aunt, Dee Pike; her uncle, Jack Brobst; stepchildren, John Yates, Bea Yates (Everette
Keller), Sonja Yates (Greg Kelsay) all of
Shelby, Ohio; her step grandchildren, John
Christopher Yates, Alexandra Keller-Yates,
Zachary Yates, Brennan Yates, and Ethan
Yates; her step great granddaughter, Serenity Yates; her niece, Liz Froehlich, her longtime friend, Leann Cowell, and many cousins and extended family. Patty was predeceased by her father, Thomas Hagen Brobst
Sr., her brother, Thomas Hagen Brobst Jr, her
grandparents, Frank Brobst, Esther Brobst,
Edith Brobst, George Gilbert, and Julia Gilbert Niebuhr.
Family received friends for Pattys
life celebration on Friday, Feb. 6 from 5 to
8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., at the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. Interment
will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
Memorial Contributions may be
made to the Fisher House Foundation, 111
Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, Md.
20850-5168.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Michael Darnell Holt, 41

Michael Darnell Holt,
41 of Leonardtown, Md.,
entered into eternal rest on
Wednesday, Feb. 4. Michael
was born on Aug. 10, 1973
to the late Joseph Michael
Butler and Evangeline Holt.
He was educated in the St.
Marys County School System; graduating
from Chopticon High School in 1992.
He was a very caring and loving son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and
friend to many. Michael enjoyed spending
time with his family and friends and spending time at the race tracks. Michael had a passion to buy, sell and trade dirt bikes, scooters
and cars.
In addition to his father, Michael was
preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Carrie E. Holt and maternal grandfather, John C. Holt and paternal grandfather,
J. Peter Butler.
Michael is survived by his mother,
Evangeline Holt; step-father, Joseph Nelson;
brothers, Joseph Garrette and Justin; children, Elizabeth, Steven (Tiffany), Damian,
JaParis and Stanziya; granddaughter, LeilaRose James; Godparents, Sylvia Marshall
and Joseph Berry; paternal grandmother,
Sara White; aunts, Sara Holt, Rose Holt and
Shirley Butler; uncles, Robert Holt, David
Holt, Philip Butler, George Butler, James
Butler (Darlene), John Butler and Larry Butler (Wanda); a special friend, Chrissy, as well
as special friends, Matthew Dorsey, Anthony
Holt, Francis Medley and Mark Medley and
a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Family united with friends on Wednesday, Feb. 11 for visitation at 9 a.m. until
Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout
Road, Morganza, Md. Interment followed at
Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown,
Md.
Mary Virginia Severt Yearick

Mary Virginia Severt
Yearick, of Great Mills, Md.
died peacefully surrounded
by her loving family on Tuesday Feb. 3 after an extended
illness at Chesapeake Shores
Nursing Center in Lexington
Park, Md.
Mary was born on March 5, 1928 in
Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Vennie Miller Severt and James Sherman Severt.
In 1958 Mary married James Yearick
who was also from Ashe County but had
moved to St. Marys County years before in
search of employment at what was then the
new Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Together, they were married twenty seven years
until James died in 1985.
In Ashe County, Mary helped her family develop their cattle farm and worked at
the Farmers Cooperative Exchange (FCX)
store. When she came to Maryland she was
employed briefly at the Supply Department
on the Naval Base. Marys major career was
at St. Marys College of Maryland where she
worked in the accounting department until
her retirement in 1992.
Mary was a wonderful gardener and
grew vegetables for her family and friends.
She loved cooking southern style dinners
and always made more than everyone could
eat. Mary believed in education and started a
scholarship fund to send children from Ashe
County to Appalachian State University, as

well as sending many of her family members
to college. Mary and her brother Thomas
donated mountain property to The Ebenezer
Baptist Church Foster Childrens Home so
that new homes could be built and the children would have a very nice place to live.
Mary also was involved in the building of the
Hospice House in Callaway, Maryland. In
the fall of 2014 Mary was inducted into the
Signature Nursing Home Corporations Hall
of Fame for her accomplishments in life and
her charity work.
Mary attended the Lexington Park Baptist Church and enjoyed bible study. Marys
greatest love was for her family and her
friends. She enjoyed family events and visits
with friends. Recently, Mary was a resident
of the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home and
loved visits from both family members and
friends. Mary and the family appreciate the
wonderful care that the staff at Chesapeake
Shores gave her.
Mary is survived by her son John Yearick and his wife Dr. Gail Yearick of Drayden,
Md. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christen Gail Yearick, of Drayden,
John Kyle Yearick, of Baltimore, and her
adopted grandson, Christian Allen Burton,
of California, Md. Additionally, Mary is survived by many wonderful and loved in-laws,
relatives, and friends in Maryland, Delaware
and North Carolina. Mary was predeceased
by her parents and by her husband, James
Yearick, her brothers, Joe Severt and Thomas Severt, and an infant brother who died at
birth.
Family received friends for Marys Life
Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2 to 5
p.m. with a Funeral Service at 4 p.m. at the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment
was held on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Ashelawn
Memorial Cemetery, North Carolina.
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
Victor Emanuel Bieber, Jr., 91

Victor Emanuel Bieber,
Jr., 91, of Drayden, Md.,
passed away Feb. 5 at Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, Md.
Born on July 29, 1923,
in Washington, D.C., he is
the son of the late Victor
Emil Bieber and Madeleine Catloth.
Victor earned his Bachelor of Science
Degree from the University of Maryland and
a Masters in Applied Physics from Harvard
University. On May 26, 1945, he married his
beloved wife, Elizabeth Denham, in Washington, D.C. Together they celebrated over
69 wonderful years of marriage. He was
employed by the U.S. Federal Government/
Dept of the Navy/NAVAIR as an Aeronautical Engineer with 33 years of dedicated service before his retirement in 1979. He was an
avid reader, and enjoyed fishing, boating, and
camping. He and his wife enjoyed traveling
around the world. He was a talented handyman, and built his first house in Chevy Chase,
Md. and a cottage at White Sands, Md.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
his children, Meredith Dunnigan (John) of
Monrovia, Md., Elizabeth Wade (Dennis) of
Adamstown, Md. and Deborah Lewis (Richard) of Drayden, Md.; his grandchildren,
George Dunnigan (Robin), Deborah Lynn
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Close (Joseph), Samantha Lewis, and Cassandra Lewis; and his great grandchildren,
Jacqueline Dunnigan, Jett Dunnigan, Joseph
Close, and Matthew Close.
Family received friends for Victors
Life Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 2
to 5 p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated
by Rev. Greg Syler at 4 p.m., at Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Rd.,
Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at
12 p.m., at Park Lawn Cemetery, 12800 Veirs
Mill Road, Rockville, Md. 20853.
Memorial Contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route
3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, Md. 21054.
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
LTJG Casey Alexander Czarzasty, USN, 26

LTJG Casey Alexander Czarzasty, USN, 26, of
Virginia Beach, Va. passed
away Feb. 2 in Chicago, Ill.
Born on May 26, 1988,
in Norfolk, Va., he is the
son of Captain Mark Walter Czarzasty, USN (Ret)
and Linda Marie Czarzasty (step-mother)
of Great Mills, Md. and the late Amy Marie
Siddall Czarzasty.
Casey attended St. Gregory the Great
Catholic School in Virginia Beach, Va. and
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St. Michaels Catholic School in Ridge,

Md. He is a 2006 graduate of St. Marys
Ryken High School in Leonardtown, Md.
In 2007 he graduated from The Peddie
School and in 2011 he graduated from the
United States Naval Academy. Casey was
stationed at Commander, Surface Forces
Atlantic (SURFLANT), Norfolk, Va. Casey
was an avid sports fan, and especially loved
to watch his Philadelphia Eagles. In high
school he played on the basketball, lacrosse,
and track teams. His hobbies included
sports, karaoke, and vacationing with his
family at Long Beach Island (LBI), N.J. His
greatest love was for his family; Casey especially loved spending time with his twin
sister, cousins, niece, and nephews.
Casey is also survived by his siblings, LT Devon Rae Czarzasty, RN, USN
of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Shannon Berry
(step-sister) and her husband CDR Mike
Berry, USN of Edgewater, Md., and Bryant
Buchanan (step-brother) and his wife Sara
Buchanan of Columbia, Md.; his grandparents, Walter and Lucy Czarzasty of Riverside, N.J.; his nephews and neice, Jake
Berry, Matthew Berry, Andrew Berry, and
Layla Buchanan; his uncles and aunt, John
Czarzasty, Carl Czarzasty (Deborah), Paul
Czarzasty, and Alan Czarzasty (deceased);
his cousins, Laura, Erin, Chad, Kevin, Tyler, and Alexander Czarzasty, and many extended family and friends.
Family will receive friends for Caseys
Life Celebration on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5
to 9 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m.,
at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hol-
lywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Saturday,
Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at St John Regis Catholic
Church, 43927 St. Johns Road, Hollywood,
Md. 20636. Interment will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at the United States
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Americas Fund,
4393 Kevin Walker Drive, PMB 159, Dumfries, Va. 22025. The Americas Fund is a
program created to direct urgently needed
resources and financial support to injured
and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed
Forces and their families. www.americasfund.org. Condolences to the family may
be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home,
P.A.
Margaret Colleen Hurley, 74

Margaret Colleen Hurley, 74, of Hollywood, Md.
passed away Feb. 7 at her
residence surrounded by
her loving family.
Born on March 25,
1940, in Bristol, Va., she
is the daughter of the late
George Roosevelt Blair and Edith Daisy
Eugenia Terry.
On Oct. 18, 1957, Margaret married
her beloved husband, Leon Scott Hurley. Together they celebrated 57 wonderful years of marriage. She was an active
past member of First Baptist Church of

LaPlata and Leonardtown Baptist Church.
She served as nursery coordinator in both
churches and also volunteered at bible
school. She was an excellent cook. Her
greatest love was for her family, with
whom she loved to spend her time.
In addition to her husband, she is also
survived by her children, Michael Shawn
Hurley (Dorothy) of Mechanicsville, Md.,
Tabitha Dawn Krauel (Robert) of LaPlata,
Md., and John Shannon Hurley (Donna)
of Hollywood, Md.; her brothers, Robert
Lee Blair, George Terry Blair, and Marvin
Steele Blair; 15 grandchildren, and 2 great
grandchildren. In addition to her parents,
she is preceded in death by her brother,
Charles Frederick Blair and her sisters,
Lynn Erwin Blair, Shirley Mae Gatterdam
and Katherine Ann Stavrakas.
Family will receive friends for Margarets Life Celebration on Thursday, Feb.
12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral
Service will be celebrated by Pastor Rob
McNutt at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at
Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, Md.
Memorial Contributions may be made
to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte,
N.C. 28201. Condolences to the family
may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.
com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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Bachelors Degrees May

Soon Be Available at CSM
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) may be offering

a limited number of bachelors degrees if proposed legislation
passes during the ongoing Maryland General Assembly.
CSM President Brad Gottfried supports House Bill (HB)
212, but he said CSM was not involved in crafting it.
HB 212, sponsored by Delegates Mark Fisher (27C), Michael Jackson (27B), Sally Jameson (28), Tony ODonnell (29C),
Edith J. Patterson (28), Deborah Rey (29B) and C. Wilson (28),
allows CSM to offer bachelors degree programs and award
bachelors degrees; requiring certain bachelors degree programs to include certain components; requiring the College
of Southern Maryland, in coordination with the Secretary of
Higher Education, to adopt certain rules and regulations; and
generally relating to bachelors degree programs at community
colleges.
Jackson teaches with the University of Maryland and said
he was initially concerned about what such a change would
mean for enrollment at established four-year institutions in the
state. Upon doing more research, he said he saw it as a viable
option and something needed in Southern Maryland.
I thing we need to have more options open to our citizens
and our adult learners, Jackson said.
Rey said she was never worried about CSM taking students
away from the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center,
St. Marys College of Maryland (SMCM) or even University of
Maryland College Park.
Traditional community colleges offering select bachelors
degrees is not a new concept, according to SMCM Associate
Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and Coordinator
of Public Policy Studies Todd Eberly. There are 20 states already
allowing select community colleges to offer four-year degrees.
The degrees offered are normally limited and targeted at the
Photos courtesy of the College of Southern Maryland
workforce needs of the immediate community, Eberly said.

Southern Maryland has been neglected when it comes
to higher education, Gottfried said. For many students, unless they attend SMCM, there is no option to commute to
school. Not all students want to attend a liberal arts school,
Gottfried said, so they end up paying to live on campus.
Southern Maryland is not without options, such as the
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center and online
courses, Gottfried said. But many younger students, the
ones just coming out of high school, want a full college experience, including clubs and extracurricular activities associated with a four-year school.
The state denies this to those students, Gottfried said.
Jackson has heard from a number of people who want
to have a classroom experience but they cant travel an hour
or more. Some people dont want to take online courses, and
CSM could provide another option.
I just think the more the merrier, Jackson said.
From a practical standpoint, CSM is able to offer the
additional degrees, Gottfried said. There is classroom space
between the three existing campuses and the planned expansion in Hugesville. CSM would need additional faculty, he
said, but much of the existing faculty can be moved around
and utilized more efficiently.
We dont want to be a Salisbury, Gottfried said. We
the dont want to be a University of Maryland.
CSM will not offer a large number of four-year degrees,
Gottfried said. They will focus on their most popular existing programs, such as nursing, cyber security and teaching.
Rey supports Gottfried, saying she would like to see
CSM build on pre-established programs that benefit the
community
This just opens up another choice, Rey said.
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Tuition and fees would likely go up, Gottfried said, but it would not be as expensive as a traditional four-year school.
If a student starts at University of Maryland out of high school for $90,000, we
could do it for $20,000, Gottfried said.
Eberly isnt as sure that it will be an easy transition.
It could wind up being a very expensive experiment, Eberly said, adding that an
easier solution would be to coordinate and promote additional matriculation programs,
such as the nursing program agreement with the University of Maryland.
Eberly supports efforts to make college and higher degrees more accessible, but
he is concerned that the bill is pushing CSM into the deep end without first seeing if
the idea will work.
One issue he sees is the fact that the bill singles out CSM. He believes delegations
from other jurisdictions will take issue with their local community colleges not being
included. It would have been better to call this a pilot program, Eberly said.
CSM is a perfectly justifiable location to try a pilot program, Eberly said.
CSM would not be opening and running a residential section but there are private
organizations that come in and run dormitories for schools. If such an organization approached CSM, the school would be willing to talk, Gottfried said.
For more information about HB 212, including the full text of the document, visit
mgaleg.maryland.gov. For more information about CSM, visit csmd.edu.
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Teachers hear it all the time: When are

we ever going to use this? Dynard Elementary School collaborated with McKays Supermarket in Leonardtown to give students the
opportunity to apply math to real life.
On Thursday, Feb. 5, 117 students and
173 parents attended Marketplace Math
Night, according to Dynard Elementary Assistant Principal Laura Carpenter. Attending
students were given a clipboard of math assignments, designed to apply the math students had learned in class based on the grade
they were in. After completing the activities,
the children and their families were invited to
enjoy light refreshments, and the class with
the highest number of participating students
received a special ice cream surprise, according to a flier released by Dynard Elementary
School.
The event was praised highly by both
students and their parents.
I got to go on a treasure hunt, said first
grade student Paige Bowling, whose task was
to find various grocery store items and add
their costs. She and her brother, Dylan Biscoe,
also in first grade, both said they liked learning how much things cost.
I like how its kind of like a scavenger
hunt. I think it helped my math [skills]. I want
to do it again, said kindergarten student Jackie Rose.
Im finding baking stuff and writing
the price. Its making me hungry, said third
grader Lisa Jenkins.
I think its great to make him understand whats going on, especially having him
find ingredients for five people, said Pat Tyer,
parent of fifth grade student Tavion Tyer.
Theyre not just learning math, theyre
learning where things are in the store. Its really helping them learn how to shop, said Kim
Wilkinson, mother of fourth grade students
Jeremiah and Joshua Jameson.
Teachers at Dynard Elementary were
thrilled with the outcome of the event, particularly as it was the first Marketplace Math
Night the school has held.
This is our first year doing thisThere
are too many benefits to name. This is an op-
portunity for kids to apply the math skills they

need to have. Its a great way to show them
that they use math all the time, said Dynard
Elementary Principle Andrea Owens.
The emphasis is on real world problem
solving out in the real world. I think the best
part about this has been the conversations
parents are having with their students about
math, and the excitement the students have
about connecting math to the real world, said
Carpenter.
Elementary Math Supervisor for St.
Marys County Public Schools Becky Loker
popped in to support the staff and students in
their learning adventures.
This type of event gets families involved in real world ways, and after this, when
parents go shopping on the weekends, the students can help or theyll ask questions all the
time. This will also help parents find a better
understanding of how to help their students
with math, Loker said.
The inspiration for Marketplace Math
Night came to Assistant Principal Carpenter
after reading an article about a similar event
that took place in the Midwest, sponsored by
Food Lion.
I thought it was a good way to get families involved together, and I knew Mr. [David]
McKay was very supportive of the school
system. I got in touch with him, and hes been
very excited about this from the beginning,
she said.
The benefit here is doing something for
the community and the local schools. Its nice
to help them realize that what theyre learning
in school is applicable in the real world and
has a practical use in St. Marys, said McKays CEO David McKay.
Dynard Elementary is proud to have labeled the event as a success, and hopes to hold
more Marketplace Math Nights in the future.
I want to thank Mr. McKay and the
teachers for putting this event together, said
Loker. This has been phenomenal.
For more information about Dynard Elementary School or Marketplace Math Night,
call 301-769-4804. To learn more about McKays supermarkets, call 301-373-5848 or visit
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Stories Skin Deep Series

The Culture Of Tattoos
Tattoo enthusiasts are invited to join us for the

Stories Skin Deep Series The Culture of Tattoos in
the month of March that includes a photography exhibit, lectures, and a Living Art Event at the Calvert Marine Museum. This Stories Skin Deep Series explores
the connections between ancient tattoo practices, the
maritime influence in spreading the practice, and modern take on inking.
Tattoo artists and individuals are invited to submit photographs of their tattoos - personal, symbolic,
or mystical. Selected images will be shared on the
museums Stories Skin Deep Website Gallery. Up to
20 images will be selected for display in the Photography Exhibit: Personal Tattoo Stories in the lobby from
March 1 31. All appropriate entries will be posted
digitally. The deadline is Sunday, Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m.
Submissions must be made online. Visit www.bit.ly/
StoriesSkinDeep for more information and to submit
your entry.
Tattoo Anthropologist at the Smithsonian MuPhoto Courtesy of CMM
seum of Natural History Lars Krutak will present More
Than Skin Deep: The History and Practice of Tattoos on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. Lars began
research on this ancient art form 19 years ago and in 2002 embarked on a world tour devoted to
recording the lives, stories, and experiences of tattooed people around the globe. Although his
credentials and biography abound with accomplishments and academic achievements, Lars, has
done as much or more than anyone in the world of tattoos to establish its credibility, its meaning
and its history than anyone alive today. Bob Baxter, SKIN & INK MAGAZINE (USA).
Tattoo Artist and Lecturer Jay F. Coleman will present Exploring the Connection between
Modern Tattoo Art and the Maritime Tradition on Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. An educator for
over 20 years, Coleman began his lectures at the Smithsonian Museum and in Washington, DC
area schools and community programs. An advocate for the arts and children with exceptional
needs, he has inspired parents and students alike with his sensitivity and celebration of the human
spirit. Coleman founded Tatt2able Dermal Arts Studio in 2013 and was the official tattoo artist
for the Will to Adorn exhibit at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival. He lectures about embracing tattoo culture, the process, risks, and cultural/societal implications of the inked lifestyle.
On Saturday, March 21 from 7 10 p.m. attend the Stories Skin Deep Living Art Event.
Enjoy an evening featuring tattoo competitions, photo displays, personal stories, demonstrations,
door prizes, and displays by local tattoo studios King of the Bay Tattoo and Red Octopus Tattoos,
and showing of the films Hori Smoku and Tattoo Nation. Finger foods will be served, along with
a Cash Bar. Tickets are $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door. This promises to be a date
night not to be missed. Must be 18 or over to attend. No smoking or vaping inside the venue.
Buy tickets today at www.bit.ly/StoriesSkinDeep.
For more information about the Stories Skin Deep Series, contact Sherrod Sturrock at 410326-2042, ext. 32.
The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors,
military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and
museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-3262042. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Hall branch. Pizza Counting and Measuring will be held at the Leonardtown
branch on Friday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Magnet Science will be
held at the Lexington Park branch on Friday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Registration opens 2 weeks before the event online for all Pre-School STEM
activities: www.stmalib.org.
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All ages can build something amazing with thousands of LEGO and Duplo
pieces at the Leonardtown branch during LEGO Fun, Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 2
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Leonardtown branch will hold a Introduction to Publisher class on Monday,

Feb. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of creating multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Basic computer skills
such as using a mouse and keyboard is required. Adult computer classes are
limited to ages 16 and up. Registration required online: www.stmalib.org.
Learn a New Language, Free!
Mango Languages is available at your library to learn over 60 different languages from all over the world. Mango Languages is an online language tool that
teaches real conversations and makes it fun! Users can create a profile and track
their progress. Mango Languages is available for free through the St. Marys
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February, Month Long

Reservations for Historic Sotterley Tour
Exclusive Tour - Backstairs/Upstairs
Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Once a year, the exclusive Backstairs/
Upstairs tour of Historic Sotterleys 1703
Plantation House is offered to a limited
group of visitors. This years insider tour
experience will take place on Saturday,
March 7 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for guests to
go behind the scenes, enter rooms not seen
on a regular tour, and view our notable collections. $15 per person, www.sotterley.org.
Yoga Classes
All Saints Episcopal Church, Parish Hall
(Oakley Rd., Avenue)
YOGA Classes, first time offered in
the Seventh District. Instructor, Lynn Burton. Mondays 9 a.m. (floor) and 10:45 a.m.
(chair). Lynns classes have been popular in
other parts of the county for over 10 years.
No experience required. All Saints Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Oakley Rd., Avenue Md. The Parish Hall is newly renovated
and an exciting new social and educational
venue in the community. Donations are accepted to support the Hall. Call 301-7692235 for more information.
Film Festival Submissions
Film makers from the Tri-County area
are invited to submit original productions to
the Southern Maryland Film Festival, to be
held Saturday, July 11 in Leonardtown, Md.
All ages and experience levels welcome.
No submission fees. Prizes will be awarded
in several categories. Submission deadline
is April 30. For submission and volunteer
information, visit www.smdfs.org. For
sponsorship information, contact Theresa
at fotlt@outlook.com.
Sports Trivia Challenge
Enter your team to score $500 in the
Sports Trivia Challenge March 21, hosted
by the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad
Auxiliary. Quades Store Bar & Grill Bushwood, Md. Team check-in by 6 p.m., questions start at 7 p.m. $50 per team (max 4
team members) Limited to 20 teams. To register your team, contact Terra at 240-9256950, Trisha at 301-769-3214 or Facebook.
Basket Bingo to Benefit the 2015 BECA
High School Scholarship Program
(Reservations)
The Charlotte Hall & Leonardtown
Rotary Club will host a Basket Bingo
on Sunday, March 29 at the Leonardtown Fire Department Social Hall. Doors
open at 1 p.m., games start at 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit grants and the 2015
BECA High School Scholarship Program.
All regular games will have a liner/and or
protector and will be filled with Longaberger products, pottery or wrought iron.
There will be 20 regular games, four specials, pull tabs for baskets, basket raffle,
door prizes, refreshments and more.
Please call Shirley Mattingly at 240-2983885 to be included in the free drawing
for the 2015 Longaberger Easter Basket.
The group leader with the most reservations will also win the 2015 Easter Basket.
To reserve a table for six or more please
call Shirley Mattingly at 240-298-3885 or
emailShirley.mattingly@verizon.net.
CTA/SkillsUSA Bowl-A-Thon Teams
Forming
Teams are now forming for the

27th Annual CTA/SkillsUSA Bowl-AThon. This FUNdraiser will take place on
Saturday, March 14 at Lord Calvert Bowl in
Huntingtown from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.. The
cost this year is $30 per bowler. This includes 2 games and shoe rental within a
two-hour timeframe. A team must consist
of 5 bowlers. Local merchants have donated prizes, which will be awarded throughout the day! Proceeds from this fundraiser
help pay for the many SkillsUSA Competitions and events for our high school students. Form a team and join us for some
fun! For more information, contact Robin
Brady at the Career and Technology Academy, 410-535-7450.
Skilled crafters wanted for shop
Craft Guild Shop (26005 Point Lookout
Road (on Rte 5, next to Maryland Antique
Center)
The Craft Guild of St. Marys County
is looking for skilled artists and crafters
to join the cooperative of juried members
who volunteer their time to operate the
shop. We are looking for a variety of local
handmade items, including refinished furniture, to continue our long time tradition
of promoting artists and American-made
products. As the holiday season ends, this
is the answer to winter and spring sales
and an opportunity to display and sell your
creations. Interested crafters can bring in
four handmade items, in each category, to
be judged to see if they fit the venue of the
shop. Store hours: Thursday-Saturday 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For
more information, please call 301-997-1644.
North End Gallery - February 2015 Invitational Show Artists Inspirations
North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St.,
Leonardtown) First Friday Reception
Feb. 6, 5 to 8 p.m.
In February the North End Gallery
will be holding their annual Invitational
show which will run from Feb. 3 until
March 1. This year the theme is Artists Inspirations. In addition to all of the regular
North End Member Artists displaying their
work there will also be work from over 30
invited artists. If you enjoy art this is a show
you should not miss. Join us on Feb. 6 for
the First Friday Reception which is open to
all. They may be reached at 301-475-3130
and the web address iswww.northendgallery.org.
Opal Art Gallery Annual Invitational
Exhibits work by Larry and Susan
Chappelear
Opal Art Gallery (41625 Park Avenue,
Leonardtown) Hours of Operation 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. on First Fridays
Works of art by Larry and Susan
Chappelear will be exhibited at Opal Gallery, Leonardtown, Md. from Feb. 6 until
Feb. 28. The public is invited to attend the
opening reception on Feb. 6 from 5 to 8
p.m. as part of the Leonardtowns First Friday event.
Artists In Action
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
(13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby)
January Exhibit: Artists In Action:
Artists in their natural habitat Jan. 17
through March 3
Annmaries spectacular Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios,
providing a serene retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new works,
display and sell their work, to network with
other artists, and to share their creative process with visitors. Come observe artists as
they work in their temporary studios at the
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Visitors can watch, learn, interact and
ask questions and even in some cases, become engaged in the project. All artists have
been asked to create a hands-on experience
for guests. Some options include inviting
guests to experiment with your materials
and/or process, or to design a collaborative
work of art that guests will help create. For
additional information call 410-326-4640.
Thursday, Feb. 12
One Stop Orientation
St. Marys County One Stop Career Center
(23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown) 9
to 11 a.m.
This orientation will give job seekers
a full overview of services offered through
the One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can
receive free assistance with registration on
the Maryland Workforce Exchange, job
referrals, and job related information such
available job readiness workshops, Workforce Investment Act eligibility, Veteran
Services and services provided through
various community resources. There are
no fees for services provided. Call 301-8802800 to register.
Wide Open Watercolor Workshop
(13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) 2 to 4 p.m.
Lets create stronger and livelier watercolors! Instructor Mary Blumberg will
teach students how to explore line, shape,
and balance control with a spontaneity
that will make your paintings sing! Bring
your own supplies for two days of inspiration, motivations, and of course, fun! Some
experience is required. Class is offered on
February 11 and 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. both
days. Member cost is $55, and nonmember
cost is $60. Advanced registration required,
please call 410-326-4640.
Nonprofit Workshop: Easy Visuals for
Social Media Storytelling
College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown) 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Register by Feb. 10. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus,
22950 Hollywood Road, Building A, Room
A-308, Leonardtown. Learn how to use free
Internet tools to take photos and videos to
the next level and create content that will be
shared across social media platforms. Fee.
To register for NPI-6630 visit www.csmd.
edu/NonProfitInstitute/events.html or contact Tammy Vitale at tvitale@csmd.edu.
Lecture: Long Looked For, Found at
Last
Historic St. Marys City (18751 Hogaboom
Lane, Saint Marys City) 7 p.m.
Local historian and HSMC docent
Pete Himmelheber will share his research
on land grants.
Friday, Feb. 13
Annmarie After Hours
(13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) 6 to 9 p.m.
Annmarie Garden will present Annmarie After Hours in celebration of the

opening of the Cosmos: Imagining the Universe. Start your weekend with an adult
evening of great art, entertainment, and
light hors doeuvres. Dont miss the Annmarie After Hours where great art and great
food come together for a relaxing and fun
evening out! Reservations are not required;
members are free; non-members pay $5 at
the door. To learn more call 410-326-4640
or visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store
Angels Wings & Things Thrift Store (16560
Three Notch Rd., Ridge) 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
The thrift store at St. Michaels School,
Angel Wings & Things, is open Saturdays
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to
noon. Specials continue: $1-Fill-a-Bag
with clothes, shoes & hats; $1 for any size
luggage, purses, totes &computer bags; 25
percent off bikes, fitnessand sports equipment. Many end tables,nightstands, desks
and chairsare on sale.Visit us to see what
treasures you may find. Donations are accepted on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All proceeds go to St. Michaels Schools
tuition assistance fund.
Prong Set Wire Ring
Annmarie Sculpture & Arts Center (13480
Dowell Rd., Lusby) 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Learn basic wire-working skills from
instructor Jerry Garnsey, as you create two
wire rings with prong-set cubic zirconia or
lab-created gems. Two perfect gifts to give on
Valentines Day! No experience is needed!
Kit fee includes enough supplies to create
two rings. Class will be held on February
14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. There is a materials
fee of $40 due to the instructor at the start
of class. Member Cost: $25, Nonmember
Cost: $30. Advanced registration required,
please call (410) 326-4640.
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall
(37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) 7 p.m.
doors open
A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance
(SMTMD), featuring caller Greg Frock,
will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497
Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, Md. The doors
open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at
7:30. This would be a great way to take
your sweetheart out for Valentines Day!!
Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and
exercise) for the whole family! If youve
ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a
Square Dance, you have a good idea how
much fun it can be. If you havent, its about
time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged
to arrive at 7 to get some instruction in the
various dances. Admission is $10 for nonSMTMD members; $6 for members (band
members are free). No special clothing is
required! You need to be comfortable, to
move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go towww.smtmd.org
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Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store (16560

Three Notch Rd., Ridge) 9 a.m. to noon
The thrift store at St. Michaels School,
Angel Wings & Things, is open from 9 a.m.
to noon.Specials continue: $1-Fill-a-Bag
with clothes, shoes & hats; $1 for any size
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Winter Lacrosse Clinic
Michael P. OBrien Athletics & Recreation
Center, St. Marys College of Maryland
(18952 East Fisher Rd., St. Marys City) 9
a.m. to noon
The St. Marys College of Maryland
womens lacrosse team will be hosting their
annual Winter Clinic Series. The second
clinic will be ton Feb. 15. The clinic will
be held inside at the Michael P. OBrien
Athletics & Recreation Center and will run
between 9 a.m. and noon. It will cost $40
per player per clinic. The clinics are open
to girls in grades 1st12th. Players will be
split into groups based on age and level of
experience. Please clickherefor the registration form and additional information.
You can also register online atshoreshotlax.com. For more information about the
Winter Clinic Series, please contact Head
CoachLisa Valentineatlkvalentine@
smcm.eduand/or 240-895-3304.
Monday, Feb. 16
Angel Wings & Things Thrift Store (16560
Three Notch Road, Ridge) 10 a.m. to 2
p.m.
The thrift store at St. Michaels
School, Angel Wings & Things, will have
a special opening on Presidents Day from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our patriotic special of
the day is:10 percent off all items that are
red, white or blue.All proceeds go to St.
Michaels Schools tuition assistance fund.
School Holiday Family Yoga
Evolve Yoga and Wellness Studio (23415
Three Notch Rd., #2004 California) 9:30
to 10:15 a.m.
Schools out for the day. What to do
with the kids? Join us for a family yoga
class ages 4-10 plus adult. We will do yoga
poses, partner poses, breathing techniques
and relaxation. This class is open to extended family members and caregivers too!
If you like, bring a yoga mat for yourself
and your child. There will be some yoga
mats available to borrow. No yoga experience necessary. This class is by donation,
so all are welcome! Phone: 301-862-1236 or
web:www.EvolveYogaWellness.com
Tuesday, Feb. 17
St. Michaels School Shrove Tuesday
Dinner
St. Michaels School (16560 Three Notch
Rd., Ridge) 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Come to an all you can dinner that
includes pancakes, French toast casserole,
scrambled eggs, hash brown casserole, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits and juice. Cost:
adults ($10), seniors ($8), children (6-12) $5,
5 & under (free) and carry outs ($8). The
Angel Wings & Things thrift storewill also
beopenfrom 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will

be specials based on the donations received
over the previous weekend. All proceeds
go to St. Michaels School.
Countywide Community Dialogues on
Topics About How to Have a Ball (a Better and Longer Life) and Keep Increasing Our Quality of Life
Ye Old Town Cafe (22685 Washington
St., Leonardtown) at 11:30 a.m.
Come to this monthly third-Tuesday
luncheonjoint meeting of the Potomac
River Associationand the Community
Television in St. Marysnonprofits. One
reason to come is tohelp start awebsite
used only for these dialogues (text messagesincluding URLs to cite videos) deciding
actionsthat keep increasing our quality of
life countywide.Contact Dudley Lindsley
(dlindsley@verizon.net) or David Triantos
(mtriantos@erols.com).
Pancakes and Blueberry Crepes Dinner
Returns
All Saints Episcopal Church, Parish Hall
(21569 Oakley Rd., Avenue) 5 p.m.
Enjoy the Best Menu in the County
for this special family event and bask
in ambience of the newly renovated Parish
Hall.
Cost: $12 per person and children under 5 free; (Special large family
discount - Ask at Admission) Call 301-7692235 for more information.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Leonardtown Firehouse (22733 Lawrence
Avenue, Leonardtown)
The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown
Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring
a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb.
17 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Leonardtown
Fire House. Adults will cost $10, Children
$5 and children under 3 are free. Menu
will include pancakes, eggs, country sausage, bacon, home fries, applesauce and
drinks. Carry Outs will be available.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Our Lady of the Wayside, Loretto Hall
(37575 Chaptico Rd., Chaptico) 5 to 7 p.m.
Our Lady of the Wayside will hold its
annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
on Feb. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 37575 Chaptico Road at the Loretto Hall. Prices are
$10-Adults $6-Children 6-12 and children
5 and under are free. The menu includes
pancakes, French toast, fried potatoes,
scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee and
juice. It is a great way to begin the Lenten
Season. For more information please contact Brenda Russell at 301-247-1871 or at
rsbrssll@aol.com.
Pancake Supper
Seventh District Firehouse (21660 Colton
Point Rd., Avenue) 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Seventh District VFD Auxiliary
will be having a Pancake Supper. Menu
will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, baked apple dessert, coffee, tea and milk. Adults $9, Senior
Citizens, $8 and Children 12 and under $3.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage
Supper
St. John Francis Regis Parish (43950 St.
Johns Rd., Hollywood) 5 to 7:30 p.m.
All-you-can-eat supper will be served
from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb 17. There will
be a choice of toppings including blueber-
ry, apple, strawberry, sausage gravy and

Happy Face. Cost is $7 for adults; $3 under 12, with those under 6 eating for free.
High Chairs will be provided. Sponsored
by the St. Johns Knights of Columbus.
Thursday, Feb. 19
One Stop Orientation
St. Marys County One Stop Career Center
(23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown) 9
to 11 a.m.
This orientation will give job seekers
a full overview of services offered through
the One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can
receive free assistance with registration on
the Maryland Workforce Exchange, job
referrals, and job related information such
available job readiness workshops, Workforce Investment Act eligibility, Veteran
Services and services provided through
various community resources. There are
no fees for services provided. Call 301-8802800 to register.
AIRWorks Briefing
Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center (44219 Airport Rd., California)
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
AIRWorks draws upon all of NAVAIR
to execute projects with the goal of fostering
innovation, driving affordable solutions, and
maximizing speed, while balancing risk.
At its core, AIRWorks is the branding
of the Warfare Center and Fleet Readiness
Centers current capabilities. The vision is
to expand and exploit these capabilities to
provide PMAs, the Fleet, and others with
an alternative to the standard solution. AIRWorks product development will focus on
completing the concept to operations cycle
in months, not years, and do so at a reduced
cost, according to the NAVAIR Commanders September 2014 Guidance Update.
RDML Dean Peters, Commander, NAWCAD; Assistant Commander for Research
and Engineering, NAVAIR and Robert
B. Smith, NAWCAD, Deputy, Director AIRWorks will present the brief.
There is no cost for this program. Advance registration is requested. To register, please visitpaxparntership.org.
The Patuxent Partnership works with government, industry and academia on initiatives in science and technology, hosts
programs of interest to NAVAIR and the
broader DoD community, and supports
workforce development including education initiatives and professional development. Visitwww.paxpartnership.orgor
call 301-866-1739.
Friday, Feb. 20
Drive Thru Fried Fish Dinner
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville) 5 to 8 p.m.
Dinners are $10 and include: whiting
filets, parsley potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll.
Seafood Lenten Dinner
Immaculate Heart of Mary (22375 Three
Notch Road, Lexington Park) 4:40 to 7
p.m.
Rockfish every Friday, weekly freshfish specials. Feb. 20 and 27, March 6, 13,
20 and 27.
Volunteer Maryland/Rural Maryland
Council Information Session
Rosedale Manor House (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood)- 2 to 4 p.m.

Does your organization have a wish list
when it comes to volunteers? Are you looking
for funding to build organizational capacity?
Please join Volunteer Maryland and the
Rural Maryland Council for a free information session, where you will learn
about how both organizations can help you
build capacity and better serve your mission. Along with information, there will be
plenty of time to network and ask questions.
Registration information for this free event
is available atwww.greenwellfoundation.
org
Red Cross Blood Drive
St. Andrews Church Hall (44078 Saint Andrews Church Road, California) 8 a.m. to
2 p.m.
The
Hollywood
Lions
Club
will sponsor a blood drive. Please
donate and he someones hero.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Music at the Winery

Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) 4 to 7 p.m.
Description: The local talented Meleah Backhaus will be performing live at
the winery so bring your friends for February fun.
Cost: Admission is free. $5 for wine
tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass.
Try Hockey for Free Clinic
Capital Clubhouse (Waldorf Marketplace
I, 3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf)
8:25 to 9:25 a.m. (arrive by 8 a.m.)
USA Hockey and the Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club invite kids, ages 4
to 9, to try hockey for free!
Register online:www.tryhockeyforfree.com.
Sculpting with Wire: Trees
(13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby)
Join visiting artist Devin Mack, and
explore the world of wire sculpture. Learn
basic wire sculpting methods and practice
applying various techniques to create a decorative wire tree. Each student will walk
away with their own unique tree and the
knowledge to continue working with wire
at home. Class will be offered at two different times on February 21. The first class
will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and the
second class runs from 1 to 3 p.m., please
specify which time at registration. Member Cost: $15, Nonmember Cost: $20. A
materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor
at the start of class. Advanced registration
required, please call 410-326-4640.
Intro to Stained Glass: February Session
(13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) 10 a.m. to 2
p.m.
Learn the fundamentals behind
stained glass art from instructor Leza Hepler as students explore the copper foil technique. Learn how to cut, shape and grind
glass, as well as foiling and soldering techniques to make a small sun-catcher for your
window. Class will be held on February 21
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a member cost
of $50 and a nonmember cost of $55. All
materials are included. Advanced registration is required, please call (410) 326-4640.
Entertainment
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HSMC Bridal Show
Hearts & History is Slated

for Sunday, February 22
How do you create a wedding that is as unique as you?
Find out at Hearts and History,
the fourth annual bridal show
sponsored by Historic St. Marys
City (HSMC) and Expressions of
St. Marys, exclusive caterer to
the living history museum. Discover the best the region offers
at the State House of 1676 (47418
Old State House Road) on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Tour distinctive sites, including the State House, the
wedding gazebo, the Chapel
of 1667, and The Inn at Brome
Howard.Taste delicious food
Expressions will offer delectable
displays to inspire guests. Meet
some of the most creative vendors in the wedding world. Many
will be offering giveaways and
one lucky bride will win half-off
site rental at The Inn at Brome
Howard or HSMC (excluding
equipment) and half-off food for
the rehearsal dinner (excluding
alcohol). The winners wedding
must be booked at HSMC or The
Inn and catered by Expressions of St.
Marys. Discounts are non-transferable.
Admission is $10 at the door or
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Thursday, Feb. 12
lywood) 8:30 p.m.
DJ Randy
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell)
7 p.m.
Justin Myles
8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Friday, Feb. 13
Funkzilla Unplugged
10:30 p.m.
<Forte Band>
Anthonys Bar & Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
80s Theme Night
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 9 a.m.
Spoon Creek Band
Andersons Bar (23945 Colton Point Road,
Clements) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Photo Courtesy of HSMC
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Hydra FX
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar Way, California) 9 p.m.
Funkzilla
Holiday Inn (155 Holiday Drive, Solomons)
9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Paint Uncorked
Joe Martone
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 16
Karaoke
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-
Open Mic
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Open Mic Night
7 p.m.
DJ
Team Trivia
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m.
Karaoke
All American Steak House and Sports Theatre (35 St. Patricks Drive, Waldorf) 8
p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19
DJ Captain Rich
Friday, Feb. 20
Three Sixty Band
Saturday, Feb. 21
3 Days of Rain
The Piranhas
Port Tobacco Marina (7536 Shirley Blvd,
Port Tobacco) 9 p.m.
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar Way, California) 9 p.m.
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1. Fashion dandy
4. Cycles per second
7. Strikebreaker
11. Aquatic reptile (informal)
13. Express pleasure
14. Swiss river
15. Contains cerium
17. Ribonucleic acid
18. On top
19. Taxis
21. Banking machine
22. Small salamander
23. Voltage
25. Pointed summit
27. DWTS host
33. In a way, smoked
34. Peat moss source
35. W. African nation Sierra
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36. Cocoa plum tree
41. Holiday (informal)
44. Venezuelan capital
46. DWTS hostess
48. Hideouts
50. Actress Lupino
51. The content of cognition
53. Point one point N of due E
55. Plunder a town

59. No. Albanian dialect
60. No (Scottish)
61. Blatted
64. X2 = a Pacific tourist
commune
65. AKA option key
66. Angelinas spouse
67. Wedding Crashers
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68. Grassland, meadow
69. Laughing to self (texting)
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2. Metal-bearing mineral
3. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.)
4. A bottle with a stopper
5. Short labored breath
6. Hair washing soap
7. Steam bath
8. R.U.R. playwright Karel
9. Beside one another in lines
10. Not straight
12. Former OSS
16. Truck drivers radio
20. Dried-up
24. Million gallons per day
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26. Encircle (archaic)
27. __ death do us part
28. A single unit
29. A siemens
30. Prohibition
31. V. Williams clothing line
32. Scotlands poets initials
37. Auto
38. Single spot card in a deck
39. Crow sound
40. Former CIA
42. Factory where arms are
made
43. Radioactive unit
44. Scoundrel
45. Freshwater duck genus
47. 9 decades
48. Makes tractors
49. 55120
51. Southeast Nigeria people
52. Arab sailing vessel
54. Hay bundle
56. Blood type
57. Driver compartment
58. Das Kapital author Marx
62. Consume food
63. Dental degree
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Welcome to Medicare Seminar
A Welcome to Medicare seminar
will be held Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5:30
7:30 pm at the Loffler Senior Activity Center, Great Mills. An overview of
the Medicare program will be presented
to include benefits, Part D, Advantage
Plans, Medigap, help with prescription
costs, etc. The information is ideal for
those new to the Medicare program, but
all are welcome to attend. To RSVP call
301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
On Sunday, March 1 the Department
of Aging & Human Services is sponsoring a trip to Riverside Dinner Theater in
Fredericksburg, Virginia to hear the signature songs of the most acclaimed musical theater composer of the past five decades. The staged concert pays tribute to
the maestro who has given us Phantom of
the Opera, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Starlight
Express, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats,
Sunset Boulevard, Aspects of Love, and
Requiem. The cost is $90 per person and
includes motor coach transportation, dinner and show at the theater, all tips and
gratuities and snacks for the return trip.
The bus will depart the Garvey Senior
Activity Center at 11:30 a.m. and return
at approximately 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1062.
Learning is ForEver (LIFE) Booklets
now available
Are you looking forward to Spring?
The LIFE program offered by the St.
Marys County Dept. of Aging & Human
Services has fabulous plans for many
exciting, educational tours in the region.
Booklets are now available for pick-up at
your local Senior Activity Center, library,
and online at www.stmarysmd.com/ag-
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2, tours begin in Apr. Pick up your booklet soon and make plans to join us. Tours
are being offered to the National Arboretum, National Colonial Farm, Kenilworth
Aquatic Gardens, Monticello, Fords Theater and many more. You must be 50
years of age or older to participate. Call
301-475-4200, ext. 1063 with questions.
Ocean Downs Casino
On Wednesday, March 25 the Department of Aging & Human Services
is sponsoring a trip to Ocean Downs Casino. The cost is $40 and includes coach
bus transportation and free slot play (free
play amount dependent upon group size).
Lunch will be on your own at the casino.
Valid photo identification is required;
participants must be 21 years of age or
older. The bus will depart the Garvey
Senior Activity Center at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Advance
payment required and can be made at any
senior activity center in the county. For
more information, call 301-475-4200,
ext. 1050.
Breakfast Caf
On Wednesday, Feb 18, at 9 a.m., the
breakfast caf will be serving Pancakes,
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage and Fruit at the
Northern Senior Activity Center. Let us
do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your
day and good conversation with others.
Breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and
served with complimentary beverages.
The cost is only $2 per person at sign up
and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Jewelry with Sue
During this class held at the Garvey
Senior Activity Center on Feb. 18, 25 and
March 4 at 1 p.m., students will learn and

practice popular jewelry making techniques. The cost for this series is $15;
payable to Sue Peters. All materials will
be provided. To learn more or to sign up,
call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Learn how to Take a CSM Online Class
Have you ever wanted to take up a
new hobby or learn more about a topic
that interests you such as Genealogy,
Beginning Drawing, or writing your life
story? It is easy to take classes online!
Classes are available to persons 60+
for a reduced rate. A tutorial on how to
navigate the CSM website will be held
at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on
Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Although
this is a free workshop, registration is required by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658
or by signing up at the Loffler reception
desk. Seating is limited to 12 if at least 4
people bring their own laptops. The class
will be held in the computer lab (8 stations are available.)
February Comfort Food & Jazz Piano
On Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon,
the Garvey Senior Activity Center will
serve a meal of beef stroganoff with egg
noodles, roasted beets, spinach and fresh
orange salad, chocolate dipped strawberries, and milk/coffee/tea. Following the
meal, enjoy jazz music by solo pianist,
Meleah Backhaus. Ms. Backhaus is a
classically trained pianist and performs
regularly. To sign up for this event, call
301-475-4200, Ext. 1050.
Space Available on Bowling League
The senior mixed bowling league
plays at Esperanza Lanes the second and
fourth Thursday of each month. The cost
is $14 to bowl three games and includes
ball and shoe rental. At this time there is
an available slot on one of the teams. If

you are interested in learning more about
this please call Shellie at 301-737-5670,
ext. 1655.
Clear the Clutter Presentation
Ariele Stromberg, owner of Control
the Clutter, LLC and Professional Organizer, will teach participants how to organize. She will show and demonstrate
helpful storage solutions and share ideas
for what to do with things to be purged.
During this presentation you will be
given the skills you need to organize and
free your life of the clutter. This presentation is Thursday, Feb. 24 at New Towne
Village in Leonardtown at 12:15. This
presentation is open to the public. To register call 301-475-4200, ext. 1073.
Stay Youthful with Yoga!
Experience the healing benefits of
yoga. Yoga is offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center every Monday and
alternating Fridays at 9 a.m. This ancient
discipline is used as both an exercise to
increase flexibility and strength as well
as a method of relaxation. The cost is $3
per class with a $30 fitness card good for
ten sessions. Try your first class for free!
For more information, please call 301475-4002, ext. 1001.
Learn the art of quilting
Quilting for Beginners, is held
at the Northern Senior Activity Center
every second and fourth Wednesday at
12:30 p.m. Whether you are new to quilting and are looking for inspiration and
instruction or a seasoned craftsman looking for comradery, this activity is ideal
for anyone interested in quilting. Please
bring your own supplies. For more information, please call 301-475-4002, ext.
1001.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Daniel West Jarboe

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Benedict Jarboe, son of Joseph Jarboe and Mary Nelson, was born in St. Marys County about 1804. He moved
to Washington, D.C. where he married Martha King August
21, 1827. The family lived quietly until 1856 when two of
Benedicts children made the newspapers in a very big way.
Sarah Jane Jarboe (born 1838) had apparently been intimate with a young man named John Rufus Nally. Now
she was pregnant and Nally was refusing to marry her. Her
brother, Daniel West Jarboe (born 1832) decided he would
take the matter into his own hands. He knew Nally and they
both worked at the Navy Yard in the Blacksmith Department.
On May 15, 1856 Daniel, with Sarah Jane in tow, confronted Nally demanding to know if Nally had any intention
of marrying Sarah. The answer was no, whereupon Daniel
pulled a pistol and shot Nally in the chest. Daniel then turned
the gun on William Nally, Johns brother, and said if he didnt
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get out of his way that he would put a load in him. Daniel
told the excited crowd that had gathered to be calm and that
he was going to surrender himself immediately. Then he and
Sarah calmly walked away.
Nally died within a few minutes and Daniel did as
promised and turned himself into the authorities. Daniel
would later say I done it, and I am satisfied.
Daniel went to trial on July 29. The prosecution called
a number of witnesses. The defense called none. The jury
returned within 20 minutes with a not guilty verdict. This
was immediately followed by an irrepressible burst of applause, which was severely condemned by the court Jarboes father fell upon his sons neck quite overwhelmed, and
then withdrawing a few feet burst into tears. The July 31
edition of the Baltimore Sun said The verdict in the Jarboe
case is deemed one of the most righteous ever rendered in our
courts nevertheless, a great deal of sympathy is expressed for
young Nallys aged and worthy mother and other relatives.
Daniel Jarboes subsequent explanation, that he shot
Chronicle
John R. Nally, to avenge his wronged sister and satisfy her

honor resulted in his acquittal. The verdict was a popular one
and Daniel Jarboe returned to work at the Navy Yard and
continued as a blacksmith. Jarboes defense was one of the
first in the United States to successfully use the state of mind
of the accused as a mitigating factor in the formation of intent. This defense became settled law three years later after
the trial and subsequent acquittal of Congressman Daniel
Sickles for the murder of U.S. Attorney Phillip Barton Key
in 1859.
About 1860 Daniel married Catherine Jane Marders, a
native of Westmoreland County, VA. They made their home
in Washington until 1883 when they moved to Kansas where
Daniel was employed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway Company. They were living in Topeka, Kansas
as late as 1910 where Daniel was employed as an elevator
operator.
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Wanderings
of an Aimless
Min
February This
and That
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Wow, I am on a roll now. My four cortisone shots have
kicked in (two in the wrists and two in the knees) and my
mind is racing a hundred miles an hour. I have a limited
amount of weeks of energy and pain-free movement from
these, so I am going to go until I crash. My whole house
organizing that I began in January with the Peter Walsh
challenges is still going strong too. I missed doing about
three of his challenges, and just finished the gift wrap area
challenge yesterday. It feels so good to open drawers, or
cupboards and see that everything is sorted, organized, donated, or thrown out. I have my old desk and hutch (my 6th
birthday present) yet to do. A small file cabinet blocks the
drawers. They probably still hold things that I loved as a
child. But I am on a purging mission. I know my sons wont
want a lot of my stuff, except for our treasured books. I
even worked on my Upon my death this is what I want
you to keep of our familys possessions list. You would
be amazed how going room to room in ones mind or in a
walk through, as an observer or from your childrens point
of view will make you realize what is really important and
worth keeping. This was definitely a better task performed
after cortisone shots and their uplifting feel of euphoria.
Just a week ago it might have been a different story.
Back out to the workshop I will go as well to finish
lots of projects. And I hope to maybe get a few paintings
fit in between all this. I guess I better not get too excited
because the last two sets of shots only lasted a week to a
week and a half each. But these feel more like the ones I
had early summer.
Anyway, my husband and I and a dear couple already
celebrated our Valentines Day last Saturday afternoon at
Ingleside Plantation Winery about an hour away in Virginia. They set up a beautiful wine and chocolate pairing
evening with various Virginia chocolatiers. It is hard to
believe how much planning and knowledge goes into making chocolate. I know for a fact when melting chocolate
for chocolate covered strawberries or for ganache that you
have to catch that perfect moment or the chocolate changes
substance quickly. I have caught chocolate on fire in the microwave before with dinner guests standing in the kitchen.
Oh gosh, what an awful smell. I am back to the old fashioned Pyrex bowl over a boiling pot method again.
My husband asked last night, after we watched a few
commercials advertising Valentines specials and dinners,
if he was okay on the Valentines thing now that we already
celebrated. Hmmmmwhat do you think?? No, I am fine
with the lovely evening we had, and maybe I will surprise
him and take him somewhere. Wawa has some really cute
heart shaped donuts, and paired with the specialty Mocha
Cafe Lattes he likes and maybe a cold-cut sub, I think he
would be pretty happy. And that might just fill my budget
of $11 I have scrounged together.
Maybe a night of Chateaubriand with asparagus,
mashed potatoes (there must be a more sophisticated name
for mashed potatoes in some language, and a bottle of his
favorite wine or Asti Spumanti at home might be the nicest way to go. I hope all of you enjoy your Valentines Day
weekend, and spread some love around. We all need it.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby
Oppermann.
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A Valentines Day Confession

By Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
I always taught the boys, as they
were growing up, that there are two general types of lies. Its not enough to speak
the truth, I explained; staying silent and
omitting the truth is just as dishonest.
And so, its time for me to come clean.
The truth is, Ive been living a lie.
For eight or 10 evenings in the fall
and the winter, while I could be doing
something productive, something that
contributes to society in some way or at
least imposes order on the chaos of my
garage or the state of my closets, Ive instead gone to the Dark Side.
The shame! The hollow sense of
humiliation! Oh, I suppose I could offer
that age-old defense: its not just me! Im
not the only one without willpower, the
only one who is weak when faced with
the choice: will this be the Monday that I
face my demons and emerge victorious?
Im not going to do it, though; Im not going to hide behind others. If Im going to
out myself then Ill own this character
flaw fully.
So Ill say it, as cringe-worthy as it
is. Each Monday, I go into the darkened
family room, a bowl of buttered popcorn
beside me (and yes, its real butter. If Im
going to tell the truth, Im going to tell
the whole truth: I might as well cop to the
butter, too). I furtively settle onto the sofa,
pick up the remote, and flip to Channel 2.
Thats when it happens.
The Bachelor begins.
Im the first, the only one, in my
family with this problem. The boys
treat it as a lovable lapse in the charac-
ter of someone they generally admire.

My friends just roll their eyes. My parents question, as parents do, where they
went wrong. And the cats? Thats an
interesting one: the cats are atypically
judgment-free about this, but I spend the
entire 2-hour show scratching their ears,
so their acceptance comes with a price.
Before you fire up the email to express your disappointment or demand
that I be banished, let me clarify something. Since I first stumbled upon the
reality series, I have considered it one of
the finest examples of satire on the air today. I am halfway convinced that any day
now, the producers will yell, Prank!
and devote an entire episodethe last
oneto explaining how they carried off
such a complex practical joke on the nation. Even if that never happens, though,
each episode delivers enough humor to
keep me laughing for days.
Last week, for example, after it was
announced that all of the contestants
would leave the Los Angeles mansion
they share and travel to Santa Fe, New
Mexico, one bachelorette was overjoyed.
Ive never been out of the country!
she crowed, clutching her passport. She
packed bikinis and other beachwear as
she explained to the other contestants,
Its, like, a resort town, like, on the
ocean! Somewhere in landlocked Santa
Fe, someone is probably still wandering
the streets with a surfboard, looking for
waves.
If the humor doesnt do it for you,
the drama will. The show pits 25 ardent
(and frequently semi-unstable) suitors
against each other, all of them living in
a house together and all of them desper-
ately seeking an engagement (which typically survives for a few months after the
show). They go on fantasy dates that
involve things like bungee jumping (true
love requires risks), exploring underwater caves (true love can be scary and
deep) and, of course, the required swimming in tropical pools full of clichs.
After spending 4 or 5 hours with the person of their dreams, any contestant who
isnt sent home because shes there for
the wrong reasons, is hopelessly smitten and a sworn enemy of the remaining
contestants competing for the marriage
proposal. With a concept like this, theres
drama galore: putdowns, meltdowns,
showdowns, and tears, tears, tears. Im
not proud of this, but sometimes you
dont want wit; you want comedy.
So please: forgive me. I truly didnt
want to let you down. Yes, I watch the
Bachelor, and I do so knowing that the
real love well be celebrating this weekend is about as far from the fantasy dates
and instantaneous lifelong love of the
Bachelor as it gets. I watch it anyway.
And heres the real secret Ive been hiding, along with the millions of others who
laugh and scoff and roll their eyes right
along with me every Monday evening.
Some tiny, tiny, infinitesimal part of most
of us ends up hoping that the ridiculous
will become reality. And thats how we
get hooked.
Laura Joyce
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.
net
BOOK REVIEW
The Magicians Lie by Greer Macallister
c.2015, Sourcebooks
$23.99 / $29.99 Canada 320 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
Abracadabra. Now you see it.
Now you dont because a good magician knows to hide his props behind his
fingers, beneath her clothes, in his pockets. And yet we flock to see that sleight of
hand, the illusions, the chance to be awestruck, entertained, and fooled.
Now you see it. Now you dont. And
in the new novel The Magicians Lie
by Greer Macallister, the only thing
shes hiding is the truth.
Officer Virgil Holt figured his life
was over.
Just that week, hed learned that the
bullet he carried in his body could kill
him at any time. Once the sheriff found
out, hed strip Virgil of his badge; hed
lose his wife, his home, everything hed
worked for. So when a dead man was
found in a theatre basement, gruesomely
chopped in half, Virgil almost wished he
could trade places.
But then something happened that
could save him: Virgil captured The

Amazing Arden, illusionist, wife of the
dead man. Virgil had seen her stage
show. He knew she cut men in two and
he had her now, triple-handcuffed to a
jailhouse chair.
He wanted a confession but instead,
Arden began telling Virgil a story
Once, long ago when she was called
Ada, her mother taught her to dance and
she had big plans. Then a cousin ruined
everything by throwing Ada off a beam
onto a barn floor. Just before fleeing for
her life, she learned of her own healing
powers.
As a runaway, Ada took a job as a
kitchen maid where she met a boy and
fell in love; he took her to New York, then
broke her heart. Shortly afterward, she
found work with a magic show, the owner
of which taught Ada everything about illusion, and about pleasing a crowd. Ada
grew to crave applause.
When the man she loved came
back into her life, Ada became Arden,
famous for her daring stage shows. She
was in love, and happy until everything
changed, all because of a fire and a

chance meeting that nearly killed her.
She was a victim. She didnt kill her
husband. She didnt know who did.
At least thats what she said
So you might be a little gullible. You
know when someones fibbing more
or less. But the one thing youll know
for sure when you read this book is that
youve got a winner in your hands.
Set around the turn of the last century, The Magicians Lie proves, like any
good stage show, that our brains can easily deceive us: never mind the characters,
we readers dont truly know if Arden is
spinning a fable or giving an alibi. Im
still reeling from the possibilities myself,
because author Greer Macallisters conjured up the kind of novel that pulls readers in, shakes us up, and leaves us feeling
sawed in two.
That, and the lingering sense of
having just been happily duped, makes
this one very satisfying novel and you
know you want it. Go now, find The
Magicians Lie, and watch your time
disappear.
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