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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron
Cameron Seeks
Another Term as Sheriff
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
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Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron filed for reelection to

the Office of the Sheriff late last week. He is seeking
a third term; he ran unopposed in the last election in
2010.
Cameron said he enjoys the job and working at the
agency but he also has more things he wants to accomplish as leader of the organization.
I love the job, this is my home, Cameron said. I
love the people I work with and I love the community.
He said the agency under his leadership has been
successful in transforming to a data and intelligence
driven police organization as well as making strides in
training and equipment modernization.
That has definitely paid dividends for us, Cameron said. I want to continue to refine that process.
Still, the agency faces challenges, he said.
Those include continued high numbers of vehicle
burglaries and some to residences, he said, as well as
community worries about high profile homicides that
took place last year and an apparent attempted murder
suicide just last week in Hollywood that the state police

are investigating.
He said statistically the numbers for such violent
crimes are low but worries persist among residents
as do concerns over the spread of illegal prescription
drugs and heroin use.
Many burglaries and subsequent thefts of property
are directly linked to feeding drug habits, he has said.
We still have challenges in the drug arena, Cameron said. Its hard to say [the streets] are less violent;
the numbers can sound very hollow.
But he said his detectives and deputies have had
success in closing many burglary cases and the agencys formation of a dedicated community policing unit
in Lexington Park has cut sharply into nuisance crimes
like loitering, pan handling and public drunkenness, he
said, which can lead to more serious offenses.
Its a proof of concept for other parts of the county, Cameron said. The future of community policing
is critically important.
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Campaign Finance
Reports Out
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Recent filings by local candidates seeking
office show some are flush with cash while others
have yet to fully file their financial status.
Many candidates, however, who did not
have previous campaigns, were not required to
file by this weeks deadline since they have only
filed in recent weeks.
In the race for District 29 senate seat currently held by Sen. Roy P. Dyson, the incumbents latest campaign finance report claims he
has $48,460 in the bank while County Commissioner Cindy Jones, who has announced her intentions to run against him, has just $5,140, filed
reports show.
Steve Waugh, a Calvert County Republican
who nearly unseated Dyson in the 2010 election
where many Democrats had close calls has yet to
file an on-line report.
Instead Waugh has a campaign finance affidavit from 2013 stating his campaign had not
received more than $1,000.
Waugh said he would file an updated report
Wednesday and that he had raised a total of about
$25,000 combined from in-kind contributions
and personal funds.
For the District 29 house of delegates races
Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist.29 B) has nearly
$67,000 in campaign coffers compared to his
GOP opponent Deb Rays $5,102.
In the Dist. 29A race three candidates have
thrown their hats into the ring but an on-line
search showed that Matt Morgan, Daniel Slade

and Bryan Barthelme had yet to file an updated
report that was available for public viewing.
Morgan had a report available for viewing
but it was dated Jan. 9 of 2013 and had a total of
$195 in his campaign account.
Morgan said he had in fact filed a current
report with the state.
Its going to show just about $9,900 in
in kind donations and about $8,900 in cash on
hand, Morgan said. If its not available now it
should be soon.
For the District 29C race Republican incumbent Anthony J. ODonnell has a little less
than $5,300 in his campaign war chest.
For the races for the Board of County Commissioners President Francis Jack Russell (D-St.
George Island) has $10,109 to spend on his campaign while Commissioner Todd Morgan (RLexington Park) reported $8,662.
On-line reports were not available for Merl
Evans and Tom Jarboe, who are both running for
the District 1 seat nor were they available for the
District 2 race where Robert Schaller and Mike
Hewitt were vying for that seat.
In the District 3 race where Joseph St. Clair
and John OConnor are contending for the seat
on-line reports were not available either.
Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron filed a campaign affidavit for his reelection bid while States
Attorney Richard Fritz reported he has $1,015
available currently to run.
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Leonardtown Town Council
Votes to Allow Four
Story Buildings in Town
By Kay Poiro
Staff Writer
At the Leonardtown Town Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 13, the council reviewed Leonardtown Zoning Text Amendments 159-163. Of particular note was text
amendment 160 allowing for buildings for multi-family use to be constructed to fourstories instead of three.
Councilman Hayden Hammetts concern over language regarding the density
bonus in the amendment and permitted use for the buildings sparked discussion that
lasted nearly an hour.
Contractors wanting to build up to four storeys in Leonardtown would be required to petition the planning commission prior to construction. Mayor Dan Burris
noted that this wouldnt affect density, but it would allow contractors to build on a
smaller footprint, thereby allowing for more open space.
Councilman Thomas R. Collier vehemently opposed allowing the four-story
structures, saying that, among other things, it would ruin the small town feel of Leonardtown. He cited the Comprehensive Plan for the town of Leonardtown, which calls
for maintaining Leonardtowns small town character while balancing the needs of the
town.
I dont believe a four-story building promotes a small town atmosphere, Collier said.
The text amendment was eventually approved with Collier as the only nay.
Public hearing was held on these text amendments but no comments by the public were made.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Daniel Slade, 40, a Leonardtown-based attorney says he wants to help ensure state government
works to help small businesses and average citizens instead of imposing continual taxes; to that
end he has filed to run for the seat long-serving
Delegate John F. Wood will vacate this year.
Slade said he is a conservative Democrat much
like Wood and wants to find ways for the state to
promote small businesses and improve education.
Ive got three kids and I want to help ensure
they get the American Dream to do better than
their parents, Slade, whose father Judge John
Slade served as a state delegate for St. Marys
years ago, said. Weve got to focus on education
and weve got to focus on small businesses.
Slade said that St. Marys County can no longer rely on the base at Patuxent River Naval Air
Station to be the sole driver of the local economy;
the state must find ways to promote local businesses so the economy can be diversified.
Slade said small business owners are taxed too
heavily in Maryland; he owns his own law prac-
tice and his wife owns three tax preparation businesses, he said.
You see how hard it is, Slade said. I just
want to see people be able to take care of their
families.
Slade said he wants to continue in much the
same vein as Wood, himself a business owner, who
was widely popular in his district but nearly lost
his reelection bid in 2010 to a Republican newcomer in Matt Morgan.
Morgan has already filed to run for Woods
seat.
Johnny Wood did a wonderful job, he actually listened to his constituents, Slade said. Im
going to try and follow in those footsteps.
Slade said he wanted to find ways to protect
the environment and especially the Chesapeake
Bay watershed but he also wanted to ensure it
could be used responsibly as a natural resource.
We have to take a common sense approach
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Gov. Martin OMalley released his final budget for Maryland Wednesday with a
$39 million spending plan that he claimed
closed about $584 million in deficits without raising new taxes or fees but raises the
cost of education by 3 percent at the state
university system level.
According to his budget proposal
funding for public education is increased
to $6.1 billion from $5.9 billion over fiscal 2014 but cuts $457 million in spending
which included $163 million from a sale of
old state owned helicopters, fund transfers
and other deferred payments, budget documents stated.
The proposal claims to close the states
structural deficit by half in fiscal 2015 and
completely close it out by fiscal 2017 with
a projected surplus of $31 million in that
same budget year.
OMalley also said the state was able
to save $172 million this budget cycle by
extending payments to pension funds, contributing to overall spending cuts.
Other spending in the budget claims
to support 48,000 jobs throughout the
state through public school construction,
transportation projects and other capital
spending.
He also noted savings in retiree and

health costs, which he called a wellness
windfall for employees.
This jobs budget puts us on the path
to eliminating our inherited structural deficit by 2017, with no tax or fee increases,
OMalley said. This fiscally responsible
budget builds on the tremendous progress
weve made as a state, strengthening our
economy by supporting 48,000 jobs, protecting our No. 1 in the nation schools with
record investments in education and upgrading our transportation infrastructure
with modern investments.
Despite noting cuts in spending the fiscal 2015 budget is about $2 billion higher
overall than last years budget.
Del. Anthony J. ODonnell (R-Dist.
29C) said the governors claims of no new
proposed taxes or fees this year could ring
hollow, saying the governor has actually
increased spending year over year by about
$11 billion despite his claims of cutting a
cumulative $9.1 billion since 2007.
This budget hasnt gone down a nickel, ODonnell said. He can say that but the
fact is the budget has increased [this year]
by about 4 percent, thats a lot of money.
We ought to be cutting spending to
provide tax relief.
County Government Offices to

Close Jan. 20 in Observance of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
St. Mary's County Government Offices, as well as all three St. Mary's County
Libraries, will be closed Monday, Janu. 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day. Offices and libraries will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
The St. Andrews Landfill and the six Convenience Centers will be open for normal hours of operation on Monday, Jan. 20. In addition the STS Public Transportation
System will operate its normal schedule, routes and hours of operation. The SSTAP
program for the Senior Activity Centers and SSTAP trips will not operate on Monday,
Jan. 20.
All Department of Aging Senior Activity Centers will be closed for the holiday and
additionally, there will be no Meals on Wheels deliveries.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
In order to empower the private practice model, which studies have proven delivers the most efficient, compassionate and highest-quality care, 128 leading orthopedic
physicians have united to form The Centers for Advanced Orthopedics (CAO).
Facing mounting pressure to join large institutions and hospitals, where a Medical
Group Management Association study found physician productivity can fall as much
as 25 percent, The Centers was founded to preserve the personalized patient focused
service and standard of care that can only be found in the private practice model, according to a Jan. 7 press
As doctors, our vision has always been focused on how to improve the patient
experience and provide the best possible care, said Dr. Nick Grosso, President of The
Centers for Advanced Orthopedics in a press release. Through strength in numbers
and a unified vision, we can bring all the advantages of the personal care that patients
expect from private practice, combined with the efficiencies and resources of one of
the nations largest orthopedic networks.
The Centers for Advanced Orthopedics includes more than 45 state-of-the-art
locations throughout Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and
Pennsylvania.
Dr. Shaheer Yousaf with the Center for Advanced Orthopedics in Hollywood,
Md. is the local CAO affiliate. He said individuals in Southern Maryland can benefit
from the partnership by receiving quality care typical of a small practice, but with the
resources and information available to a larger facility.
Yousaf has been practicing in St. Marys County since 1981. Other practices have
formed small alliances, but the CAO is the first alliance he has seen of its size, he said.
The Centers brings together the regions most recognized and skilled orthopedic
physicians in every musculoskeletal specialty, many of whom are consistently noted
as Top Doctors, are affiliated with most major regional hospitals, treat professional
and local sports teams and pioneer new research and medical techniques within their
sub-specialties.
Given the size of the organization, The Centers creates a unique opportunity for
sharing best practices in the delivery of medical care and collaboration between caregivers to improve patient education and orthopedic research.
The organization was formed in 2013 to provide patients with the same personalized service and superior care they have come to expect from a private practice, while
benefiting from the efficiencies, resources, accessibility and broader insurance options
of the regions largest orthopedic network.
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State Police
Investigating
Possible Attempted
Murder, Suicide
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
State police are trying to ascertain
the motive behind a husbands apparent attempted murder of his wife late Jan. 9 before
turning the gun on himself.
A medical examiner has ruled that
James Daniel Deans death from a single
gunshot wound to the head was a suicide,
state police spokeswoman Elena Russo said,
while his wife Angela Dean, 43, remains in
intensive care after being shot in the arm and
the chest.
James Dean, 48, used a .38 caliber revolver in the shooting in the 43000 block of
Johnson Road in Hollywood, Russo said.
The couple had only been married
about a year, Russo said, and there were no
records of police ever responding to the resi-
dence for domestic violence complaints of

any kind.
Police reported that shortly before midnight last Thursday that the county emergency communications center received a
911 call from Angela who was having an argument with James, who was loading a gun.
The phone call lasted less than a minute, police said, but they could hear what
sounded like gunshots in the background.
Both state troopers and county deputies
responded to the scene and found James lying on the floor suffering from a self inflicted gunshot wound, emergency responders
pronounced him dead on the scene.
Angela was flown out to Prince
Georges Hospital Centers trauma unit by
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Charging
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sel for John M. Quade,
police he was bloody
Jr. the man accused
after the confrontation
of killing Moneta Jo
but that it was not his
Strickland in August of
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threw away.
Trail, asked for a waiver
Quade
Police say Quade
of the rule this week that
would have required a trial for the tried to destroy evidence of the
defendant within 180 days of his be- crime and found proof of those actions when they searched his vehicle
ing charged.
Gerald Riviello, Quades pub- and his residence shortly thereafter.
Police initially had no suspects
lic defender, told Judge Michael J.
Stamm, that the defense still has in the case when Stricklands body
was found just off the trail near the
evidence to review in the case.
Stamm granted the request and community park in Laurel Grove
the opposing sides later agreed to a but just one day later they had developed Quade as their prime suspect
May 6 trial start date.
We are still in the process of after finding surveillance footage of
reviewing the DNA report, Rivi- his car parked at a nearby business
that put him close to the scene of the
ello said.
Quade, a registered sex of- crime.
A witness also told police they
fender, admitted to being on the
trail and confronting Strickland had seen a man matching Quades
the day of her death, according to on the trail around the time Stricka statement of probable cause filed land was there.
Quade faces charges of firstby police last year but told them he
did not remember exactly what hap- degree murder as well as attempted
pened to her, police wrote in court first-degree rape in Stricklands
death.
documents.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Death at Point
Lookout Park Under
Investigation
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Investigators with the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) are waiting for
the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a Maryland Environmental
Services employee who was found at Point Lookout State Park Monday morning.
NRP information states that a co-worker of Donald Lloyd Gothard, 56, of Lusby
found him at the base of a ladder at the parks waste water treatment plan; Gothard had
logged in at the plant Sunday morning, NRP stated, but when he failed to return home
from his shift his wife called police.
Police labeled him a critical missing person because of unspecified medical issues.
NRP does not believe foul play is involved in Gothards death.
Capt. Steve Jones, commander of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office patrol division said the deceaseds wife called their agency at about 10 p.m. Sunday night after her
husband failed to return home.
Per a mutual aid agreement Calvert asked St. Marys County Sheriffs Office to
go to his last known location, the park, and located Gothard there the following day,
Jones said.
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Cops &
Courts
Judge Gives Child Sex Abuse

Defendant More Jail Time
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A county Circuit Court Judge sentenced Mark
Jenkins, of Huntingtown, to 10 additional years in
prison for having sex with a 16-year-old girl who was
under his care nearly two years ago.
Jenkins is currently serving a 10-year sentence
in a state correctional facility for having sex with the
same girl back in 2012 but in Calvert County during a
camp outing.
Judge Michael J. Stamm sentenced him to a consecutive prison sentence for committing a sex act with
the girl while in St. Marys County.
Assistant States Attorney Julie White told Stamm
Jenkins had researched the law diligently regarding
the age of consent in Maryland but failed to realize
that having sex with the girl even though she was of
age was illegal because she was in his custody.
Many people would argue this was consensual,
White said. But he did a lot of legal research before
engaging in sexual relations with [the victim.]
He quite knowingly lured this girl into a sexual
relationship.
Jenkins even had sex with the girl while they were
at her familys home on one occasion, White said, adding that he had told her he would run off with her when
she turned 17.
Later, when Jenkins came under law enforcement

scrutiny for his illicit activities with the girl, who was
the daughter of family friends and Jenkins sons own
girlfriend, he started to blame her for the incident,
White said.
Hes on tape calling the victim a whore, White
told the judge.
Jenkins daughter, who testified at his sentencing
hearing Monday on his behalf, said her father had exhibited changes in his behavior after he had undergone
surgery to relieve him of his longtime obesity.
He may have engaged in the illicit sex acts because his wife did not pay as much attention to him as
she did after the surgery, the daughter testified.
Jenkins, who was slim when he appeared in court,
had once neared 400 pounds she said.
We all miss him terribly at home, Jenkins
daughter said.
But White questioned her about her trying to contact the victim in the case, trying to get her to speak
on Jenkins behalf and asked Jenkins daughter about a
Calvert County judges order to not contact the victim
in the case.
Jenkins daughter said she did not remember the
judge giving the order.
I felt the way she acted that it was a consensual
relationship, she said of the victims sexual relationship with her father.
Public Defender Sean Moran told Stamm that at

the time of the incidents, which took place over a period of four months between both counties, that Jenkins had entered into the sexual relationship believing
the law, at least, was on his side but has since come to
grips with his guilt.
Mr. Jenkins didnt think he was doing anything
illegal, immoral maybe, but not illegal, Moran said.
He wasnt fully appreciative of what he was getting
into.
Jenkins turned to face the family of his victim in
court and apologized for his actions.
I hope someday you can forgive me, Jenkins
said. You have a right to be mad at me Im sorry
Im the cause of all your pain.
Stamm told Jenkins that his choice to have sex
with the young girl while she was under his care was
his downfall.
You premeditatedly did this, Stamm said. You
were the custodian of this child, thats what put you
here.
Youve lost everything.
Stamm said Jenkins actions were horrific.
For your own selfish reasons you made a victim
of this child.
SHERIFFS BLOTTER
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
On Jan. 10 Deputy Lance responded to a residence

located in the 20000 block of Piney Point Road in Callaway for an assault. The victim alleged suspect James
Edward Burks, 25, of Callaway, pushed the victim
down by the neck causing scratches during an argument. Burks was placed under arrest and transported
to the St. Marys County Detention Center. He was
charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
On Jan. 8 Deputy Flerlage responded to the Belk
Department Store in California for a shoplifter in custody. Store loss prevention personnel observed a female customer ask to see a pair of shoes. A sales clerk
obtained the box of shoes and gave the box to the female customer. The customer walked around the store
and then entered a fitting room. After exiting the fitting room without the shoes, loss prevention checked
the fitting room and found the empty shoe box. The
customer then exited the store and was stopped by loss
prevention. Betty Jo Francis, 61, of California, was
charged with Theft Under $100 by criminal citation.
On Jan. 10 Deputy Bowen responded to the St.
Marys County Detention Center for a fight between
inmates. The investigation revealed inmate Eugene
Terrell Harris, 22, of no fixed address, began hitting
the victim inmate during an argument. The victim attempted to walk away only to be repeatedly attacked
by Harris. Harris was able to grab a telephone from the
wall and strike the victim in the head with the receiver
several times. Eventually, the victim pinned Harris to
the wall ending the assault. Harris was charged with
1st and 2nd Degree Assault.
On Jan. 11 Deputy Tirpak responded to a residence
on Hilton Drive in Lexington Park for a domestic assault. The victim alleged suspect Candice Anne Robey,
22, of Lexington Park, slapped and punched the victim
during an argument. Deputy Tirpak observed fresh evidence of injury on the victim. Robey was placed under
arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault.
On Jan. 13 Corporal Moritz responded to a residence in the 46000 block of West Bayview Terrace in
Lexington Park, for a domestic assault in progress. On
his arrival, a vehicle was leaving the drive way at a
high rate of speed. Corporal Moritz stopped the vehicle
at which time the operator quickly exited and appeared
to prepare to flee on foot. The operator was quickly
detained and identified as Sean Michael Wylie, 35, of
Lexington Park. Corporal Moritz located the victim
inside the residence who alleged Wylie grabbed the

victim around the neck and began banging the victims
head on the floor during an argument over Wylies alleged drug use. Corporal Moritz observed numerous
injuries on the victims head face and neck from Wylie strangling the victim. The victim was transported
to MEDSTAR St. Marys Hospital by ambulance for
treatment. Wylie subsequently attempted to flee on
foot while handcuffed and continued to pull away from
Corporal Moritz. He ignored all verbal commands to
stop and had to be subdued by force. Wylie was transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center and
charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Assault and Resisting
Arrest.
On Jan. 14 Deputy Upright responded to a residence in Loveville, for an assault. The investigation
revealed the victim and suspect Doris Elizabeth Thomas, 49, of Loveville, engaged in an altercation. Both
were intoxicated however, Deputy Upright determined
Thomas to be the aggressor. Thomas was placed under
arrest and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. She was charged with 2nd Degree Assault
and Disorderly Conduct.
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Business News
Planning Commission Approves

New Sonic Restaurant
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
St. Marys County could be the first jurisdiction in
Southern Maryland to host a Sonic drive-in style fast food
restaurant now that the countys Planning Commission has
approved construction of a new store at the Lexington Village shopping center in California.
The shopping center already has Kohls department
store and Dicks Sporting Goods as tenants as well as numerous restaurants and other shops.
Planning Commission Chair Howard Thompson said
the Monday vote at the boards regularly scheduled meeting
went without much debate.
The vote was unanimous. They did theyre homework,
Thompson said of the Sonic corporate representatives who

made their presentation. Theyve got a good location and a
good intersection and that doesnt happen often.
The new store is already listed on Sonics corporate
Website but the next nearest location in Maryland is in
Annapolis.
Some Sonic drive-in style restaurants have a drive-thru
window but they all have individualized menu boards that
allow customers to order while they sit parked in their cars.
Carhops then bring their orders out to customers.
Some Sonics also have inside seating and all have highly customizable menu items that allow mixing and matching
of condiments.
Dominion Power Awards MedStar St. Marys

Hospital with Grant
Dominion Power presented MedStar St. Marys Hospital with $9,000 last
week to implement an electronic medical record for Get Connected to Health
patients and $3,239 to install new computers onboard the Dr. J. Patrick Jarboe
Mobile Health Center. The MedStar St. Marys Get Connected to Health mobile health center provides primary medical care to underserved residents of St.
Marys County.
We are pleased to award this grant to MedStar St. Marys Hospital, said
Hunter Applewhite, president of the Dominion Foundation. The hospitals Get
Connected to Health mobile medical program brings health care to those most in
need. We have no doubt about the positive results an electronic medical record
capability will produce, and we feel privileged to partner with them.
MedStar St. Marys Hospital knows the many patient safety benefits that
come from an electronic medical record, said MedStar St. Marys Hospital Vice
President Joan Gelrud. With a new centralized electronic record, our providers
will have immediate access to patient records complete with unlimited access to
the latest literature and opportunities to provide the highest quality clinical care.
Electronic health records provide immediate access to patient records and education materials; direct information entry by provider, eliminating transcription
errors; standardization of documentation; facilitated identification and documentation of chronic conditions; improved immunization management; customizable
clinical documentation templates; and a regularly updated drug database which
indicates potentially dangerous drug interactions.
Get Connected to Health provides low cost, primary adult health care serves
those who need it most. Onboard the unit, care providers offer flu shots, laboratory
testing, pregnancy and blood sugar tests, and much more to patients. Instead of going untreated, patients receive the care they need right in their own neighborhood.
Appraiser Fair
Saturday, January 25 - 10 am to 3 pm
St. Clement's Island Museum
38370 Point Breeze Road Colton's Point, MD 20626

What is worth? Bring your precious heirlooms
or yard sale curiosities to the experts!
Fees and limits apply so call ahead. Appraisers on hand for fine arts (paintings,
ceramics, pottery, glassware, etc.), Jewelry, Antique Dolls, and U.S. Coins.
Call or go online for details at
301-769-2222 or www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums
St. Marys County Museum Division of Recreation and Parks - St. Marys County Board of Commissioners
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Business Profile
Amy Gavin Graphic
Design: Lexington
Park Goes Worldwide
By Kay Poiro
Staff Writer
Do you think you could do some
branding for us?
This was the question that a
neighbor posed to Amy nearly two
years ago. That neighbor is the current
president of Precise Systems in Lexington Park and Amy Gavins yes
started her on her current road to sucPhotos Courtesy of Amy Gavin Graphic Design
cess. Its a road that doesnt take lightly.
Graphic design is branding. Its a
Following a face-to-face meeting with
nonverbal expression of not only your busi- the client, Amy presents them with an array
ness concept, but your dream, she says.
of graphic designs from which the customer
The Carroll County native spent her ear- can choose. From those, the client together
ly adulthood traveling the world as a military with Amy, refine the product to satisfaction.
spouse. However, after having worked for the
Even though of her work can be done
prestigious Philadelphia Museum of Art and electronically, Amy would rather sit down
as Art Director at the Florida Sun, she was over hard copies of the design with her local
finding it increasingly difficult to maintain clients.
her career relocating. Only after settling for
Youre not hiring a faceless agency in
good in St. Marys County did she decide to Washington, D.C., Amy says. There is no
start her own graphic design company.
middle man. If you hire me, you will work
I took a course with the Southern one-on-one with me.
Maryland Business Association, got my tax
Noting a gradual but definite shift from
ID number, converted a room into a studio print design to digital marketing, Amy has
and just rolled.
expanded her business to meet the demand.
Today, Amys local clients not only in- In addition to graphic logo design, she now
clude Precise Systems but Concepts & Cre- designs customized banners for email corations and the Womens Institute of Leader- respondence, as well as desktop layout and
ship. With clientele as far flung as Hawaii and publishing.
Florida, Amy Gavin Graphic Design is truly
Commercial printing houses can offer
international. Still, theyre small businesses 250 business cards for $20, so some clients
and thats the way she likes it.
just want a logo and thats fine, she says.
My clients are awesome, she says. However, most notice after working with
Theres no judgment, only an open exchange her that graphic design that theres a lot more
of ideas. She adds that having such personal- potential for personalization in the brandized service frees the business owner up to ing process. Amy is also quite comfortable
run their business.
working through the entire process with her
In an economy where support services clients, from designing the logo to acting as a
are underfunded or cut altogether, its easy liaison between the client and printer.
for businesses to view graphic design as a
For more information about Amy
luxury. When the President of a company Gavin Graphic Design, visit http://www.agsays, we need a new brand, most people gd.com.
on a businesss staff arent trained to do that.
Thats where Amy Gavin Graphic Design kaypoiro@countytimes.net
comes in.
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Letters to the
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Faith Bible Church Breaks

Ground for New Expansion
Editor
The War on Babies

The annual March for Life protesting the Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs.
Bolton Supreme Court decisions will be held on the Washington D. C.
Mall on Wednesday 22 January 2014. Other pro-life activities will also be
held either in Washington or other cities..
The pro-abortionists will probably oppose those activities, calling
them part of the War on Women, one of the most deceitful propaganda
ever conceived against pro-lifers. The war on women is actually a War
on Babies. Although it has been going on for a long time, it was officially
declared and legalized by the above-mentioned decisions on 22 January
1973. Those decisions authorize every pregnant woman, sometimes a
teenager, to have the innocent, helpless baby in her womb aborted for any
or no reason.
The pro-abortionists accuse pro-lifers of waging a war on women
because they try to keep most women from aborting their babies, half of
whom are probably baby girls who would have grown up to be women
(whom the pro-lifers are at war with?). Pro-lifers are also trying to prevent
women from becoming murderers when they use chemicals such as the
morning-after pill, or accomplices when they deliver their babies to the
abortion facility.
So far the casualties in this war are babies - 56,000,000, and women
- unknown, but certainly less than the babies. Some women have died
from abortions: others have been physically or medically harmed by
them. Many women and men have also suffered emotionally and spiritually from their involvement with abortions.
Although the federal government has legalized the murder of unborn babies, God hasnt. In Exodus 21:22-24 KJV, He set the punishment
of ...life for life, eye for eye... for anyone killing or injuring a baby in the
womb. Pray that the pro-abortionists who either had or condoned/encouraged/legalized abortions, or voted for a pro-abortion candidate or party
will repent and ask Gods forgiveness before they face Him on Judgment
Day.
If you cant attend the March for Life or other activity, please support the pro-lifers in whatever way you can and help us end this War on
Babies.
Robert Boudreaux
Waldorf, Md.
Faith Bible church congregants witnessed the groundbreaking and prayer dedication.
On Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, Faith Bible Church of Mechanicsville held a brief ceremonial groundbreaking
and dedication for their new sanctuary between their second and third church services. The church is building the addition to accommodate their growing congregation. To symbolize the current and future churchs
thanks to and reliance on the churchs past, current pastor Rob McNutt handed the shovel to former pastor
Rod Spade to officially break the ground. The ceremony was attended by approximately 200 of the churchs
congregation.
Since 2008, FBCs weekly attendance has doubled in number. To accommodate growth, the church first
responded by offering additional services in its current sanctuary, which has a maximum capacity of 164
people, and they have been offering three morning services ever since. As the church body continued to grow
through 2010, church leaders began the planning and saving to expand the facilities. The church has done no
specific fundraising for the project. All funds for the building were and will continue to be raised through the
congregations weekly tithing after securing a line of credit with the Community Bank of the Chesapeake.
The new sanctuary will seat approximately 450 worshippers, enough to bring the entire congregation
into one service together. Known primarily for its familial feel, congregants were dismayed by the fact that
first service attendees rarely got to see third service attendees: the new sanctuary is planned to bring back
that family feel. The lower level will feature a new fellowship hall that will seat around the same numberas
well as new classrooms for the churchs Sunday school, youth program, and weekday small groups. At the
completion of the construction, the current sanctuary will be used for the churchs KIDS Church program for
children in grades one through six that will run concurrent with the regular service.
Faith Bible Church will continue its current weekly services without interruption throughout the building process, and all in the community are welcome to attend. They look forward to continuing to serve the
community of St. Marys County and beyond, and trust that this new construction will aid them in their ability to impact and assist the community in a positive manner.
Maybe the Air You Breathe

in 2014 is Just a Little Cleaner
Again we have seen solar installations and production
in our SMECO footprint approximately double in 2013 as it
has in each of the previous four years? There are now over
400 substantial electrical systems, growing both in number
and size, producing over 5,500,000 kilowatt-hours annually. In 2008 there were only 10 or so substantial electrical
systems in the SMECO footprint. This production does not
count the large SMECO solar farm in Hughesville. This
also does not count the many hot-water systems. If you are
in Mechanicsville or Hollywood area, you now probably
know someone with solar. The financial and environmental
attractions of these systems for both residential and commercial properties will likely continue this trend. Some of
the most attractive and still untapped prospects are those
many overheated, poorly shaded asphalt parking lots scat-
tered throughout our area.

Maybe the air you breathe in 2014 is just a little cleaner
and maybe solar helps that along.
The bare-bones payback is still in the neighborhood
of 5 to 6%, however, with incentives, the higher your tax
rate, the better your return. The return on the net investment after the 30% federal tax credit, the now smaller state
grant, and the many miscellaneous advantages is normally
in the 15% to 20% range for residential and even higher for
commercial.
There are now 20 or so solar contractors ready to help
you spend your money, so it is even easier to get several
proposals and use comparisons to decide what is best. Most
of these companies have a history of delivering excellent
installations, some do not. Many owners do not seek more
than one proposal. It is best to get at least 3 proposals to

shake out the ones overpriced and the ones poorly engineered. Making a significant long-term investment in solar
with expected long-term rewards is not to be taken lightly.
It pays to do your homework, get good advice and hire a
good contractor.
As more owners become aware of the environmental
and financial rewards, I expect the current trend to continue
through 2016 when the 30% federal tax credit is scheduled
to expire.
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Letters to the
Editor
No Relevant Information...
This is in response to Mr. Cusicks latest nonsensical
rant History Column is Troubling. Since he has no relevant information, not to mention facts, he has now stooped
to a new low, even for him.
Racist is a term used far too often these days as a
weapon to intimidate. Its used, whether relevant or not,
to shut people up when they dont agree with someone. If a
minority is involved, its racist. Am I a racist? Thats for
you to prove, Mr. Cusick and you havent, regardless of how
you have attempted to twist my words.
The minority employees I directly supervised during
my tenure as Executive Officer for the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) in the U.S. Department of Education between 1979-2000 would undoubtedly find your
comments surprising. Many of them worked with me my

entire tenure in those jobs and remain my friends today.
My former supervisors (some of whom were minorities)
who assigned me, in addition to my other responsibilities,
the review and settlement (as appropriate) of discrimination complaints and gave me outstanding at each performance review might also be surprised. This responsibility
encompassed all of the Office of Postsecondary Education,
involving several thousand employees. An additional responsibility was the development, implementation and
oversight of affirmative action plans in OPE.
I dont sit at my desk, dream up an article, and then
write it how I want it to be. I research the material thoroughly and I dont rely on what has necessarily been writ-
ten by the so-called historians who tell us, for instance, that
Plymouth Rock (1620) was the first English settlement in
the new world.
You say in your letter In her article she makes a petty
reference to revisionist history and yet that is exactly what
we need to do.. Really, Mr. Cusick? And you want to
debate facts?
I do not intend to defend my research to you. You need
to do your own and by the information youve presented,
quite a lot.
Linda Reno
A Journey Through Time
The Times Chronicle
Contributing Writer
Still Laughing at the Call for Volunteers

First, my apologies for the delay in sending this
opinion piece. However, I was so overcome with uncontrollable laughing, that I am only now able to give
the following topic the attention it deserves.
I refer, of course, to the third call for volunteers to populate a citizens committee to discuss and
hopefully create alternative ideas for diversifying the
St. Marys economy. According to your article, the
project cannot move forward because (and despite the
fact that some 40 persons have volunteered their time
and talents) the volunteer pool lacks someone from
labor and minority representation. I would not
have thought either of those two deficiencies would
be enough to delay the committee from beginning its
work, until it was revealed that until both labor and
minorities were represented, it would not be possible to move forward on writing and submitting a grant
seeking Federal funding for the committees work.
Have we lost our cotton picking minds? Is not the
purpose of the committees efforts devising ideas for
how we can diversify away from having essentially
a one note economy (i.e. over reliance on Federal
funding), and we cant move forward until we secure
Federal funding?
As for labor being represented, are all the current volunteers retirees? If not, then we would assume
anyone going to work is a laborer of some type, unless labor has to be defined as a card carrying union
member. And I dont even want to guess what an acceptable Federal-level definition of minority is, but
it must be really narrow to cause the whole effort to

bog down on that point.
But lets assume for a moment that the Federally
Approved pool of volunteers can be assembled. Here
is my probable scenario for the rest of the project:
1. With the pool assembled and acceptable, attention will turn to writing the grant request.
2. Assuming a perfect first effort, the grant request gets submitted.
3. Assuming the grant request is accepted as is,
the grant is approved, subject to certain conditions
of course.
4. The pool of volunteers will be vetted through
some mysterious and probably opaque process.
5. Leadership of the remaining pool members
will be selected and committees and subcommittees
established.
6. Since Federal grant monies have to be accounted for, a bookkeeping system will be devised, overhead allocated, and a grant administrator chosen.
7. The grant administrator will, of course, receive
payment as part of the grant approved overhead.
8. A Request for Proposals (RFP) will have to
be written and disseminated to attract consultants to
hire on to help with the project.
9. Responders to the RFP will have to be interviewed, and a provider chosen.
10. A contract describing the scope of work and
the end project deliverables will have to be written and
signed by the chosen firm of consultants as well as the
grant administrator.
11. The consultants, duly hired, will pretty much
do what most consultants do: search out and access
currently available, publicly accessible information
and write a report. In keeping with the best definition I
know of a consultant (someone who comes from over
100 miles away, borrows your watch, and tells you the
time) the report (beautifully typed and colorfully
bound, full of pie charts and bar charts) will be hailed
on one hand (Visionary! and Just what we needed.) and derided on the other hand (We paid HOW
MUCH for this?) Multiple copies will be presented to
the Citizens Committee, various local politicians, etc.
Why not just go with what weve got and NOT
make a Federal case out of this, as my late, Federal
attorney father used to say. I think about $5,000 for
coffee, donuts, and some Xerox copies from Staples
should about cover it. Anything more expended on an
effort which truly does not require more to deliver a
report is not only a waste of time, but also a waste of
tax payer dollars. And possibly more importantly, it
makes a mockery of the notion that we cant figure
out how to wean ourselves from the public trough unless and until we can secure a Federally funded grant,
probably of 6 figure proportions.
Sorry, got to go - Im getting all giggly again.
John A. Walters
Leonardtown, Md.
Why I Am Endorsing Bryan Puff Barthelme

A couple of months ago I received a call from
Bryan Barthelme; he asked if he could come and talk
with me. Sure, I said and the next day we met. He
was here to seek my support for his campaign for
Delegate in 29A. My first question was Arent you
a Democrat? He went on to explain he changed his
party registration 10 years ago after serving on the
Democrat Central Committee. He said, it was like
visiting the home you grew up in, the outside was familiar but nothing inside was the same. Everything
had changed and he realized he no longer belonged. I
guess my Party left me, I didnt leave it. I appreciated
his honesty.
With that and listening to the issues he plans to
run on, my decision was easy. Yes Puff I will support you, work on your campaign and endorse you in
the Primary.but Delegate Johnny Wood and I go
back a long way. Both as colleagues and friends. If

he runs well needless to say..He understood and we
moved on.
When Johnny made his announcement on Monday that he would not be seeking re-election it was received with mixed emotion. Delegate Wood is a true
conservative, Never forgot his constituents, Never forgot where he came from and Represented St. Marys
County and 29A with great zeal, hard work and honesty, ALWAYS!!! Delegate Wood and Barbara, enjoy
your retirement. Thank you for your many years of
service to our County and to the State of Maryland.
You both deserve all the gratitude you have and will
receive in the upcoming days.
Today, I am committed to helping elect Bryan
Barthelme as Delegate for 29A both in the Primary
and the General Elections. Bryan Puff Barthelme,
as a conservative who followed his convictions, has

a working knowledge of the issues facing the County
and the State. He is a dedicated citizen of St. Marys
county, having served on numerous Boards and Commissions. As a concerned lifelong county resident, he
knows the importance of giving back to his community, for years he has been involved in the above mentioned Boards and also in many Civic and Fraternal
Organizations.
I am a true Reagan conservative, and so is Bryan
Puff Barthelme. I ask all of my friends, supporters and family to consider supporting and voting for
Bryan Puff Barthelme Delegate 29 A.
Frances P Eagan
Former County Commissioner (4th District)
Avenue, Maryland
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Education
By Kay Poiro
Staff Writer
On Jan. 14, the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Expo was
held at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. From 4-7 p.m., parents, students and community members interested in
the St. Marys County Public Schools STEM
academy asked questions of STEM faculty
and current students. On display were current
STEM projects from 5th through 8th grades, as
well as science fair projects that were moving
on to compete at the county level.
Board of Education member Marilyn
Crosby was on hand, chaperoning her 11
year old granddaughter, who is a second year
STEM student. Crosby says her granddaughter
loves it.
STEM is so important, Crosby says. It
challenges the kids in the best ways possible.
Theyre all rising to the challenge.
Superintendent Martirano was also in attendance, interacting with the students and
Tweeting from the event.
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STEM Expo Highlights

Best and Brightest of SMCPS
Our school system is predicated on
matching students interests with their abilities and ultimately giving them the opportunity to thrive, says Superintendent Martirano. This makes me so proud.
Jake, an 8th grade STEM student from
Spring Ridge Middle School said STEM was
just what he had been missing.
I really wanted to do something different. Regular school is just worksheet after
worksheet, he said. Im going to be a scientist. I hate monotonous work. I could never be
an accountant.
Upcoming STEM-related events include
a STEM Day Information Session on Feb. 4
at Lexington Park library from 5- 7 p.m. On
March 15, STEM Day demonstrations will
be held at the College of Southern Maryland,
Leonardtown Campus. Students will have the
opportunity to make an electric motor, use
acids and bases to produce color and other
activities. Cost is $10.
Photos by Kay Poiro

STEM 8 students Ally Myers, left, Natalie Wolfe, Lexi Myers and Kailey Chase show off their project
Farm Bureau Makes

Case for Agricultural
Science Curriculum at
Legislative Dinner
By Kay Poiro
Staff Writer
The Farm Bureau of St. Marys County hosted its
legislative dinner on Jan. 10 at Olde Breton Inn. About
50 farmers, community members and politicians were
on hand to hear remarks by officers of the farm bureau. Senators Roy P. Dyson (D-29) and Anthony J.
ODonnell (R-29C) were in attendance, as well as
Delegate John Wood (D-29A) and Board of County
Commissioners President Francis Jack Russell (D).
An important topic of the evening was the proposed agriculture science and technical education
program at the high school level. Young Farmers
Chair Michael Hayden made his case to the audience.
The average age of a farmer in St. Marys County is 56, Hayden said. He went on to say that the eight
4-H clubs in the county are nurturing the next generation of farmers, so we need agricultural science at
the high school level. Hayden also said the current
horticulture program at the James A. Forrest Career
and Technology Center could be expanded to include
animal husbandry and agronomy.
During his State of the School System address
last November, Superintendent Martirano advanced
the idea of CASE (Curriculum of Agriculture Science
Education) to be housed at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in the near future.
Farm Bureau directors touched on the tobacco
buyout, Agricultural Preservation, Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs), while ODonnell attempted to
explain the unpopular rain tax, a proposed tax on
storm water collected in municipal drains.
Delegate Wood acknowledged that, though it
may be uncomfortable, farmers must travel to Annapolis to advocate for themselves in person.
You come to Annapolis when you need to and
Schools
Welcome
New Financial
Specialist
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Photos by Kay Poiro

Delegate John F. Wood (D-29A) urges farmers to use their voice
in Annapolis
then leave and I understand that. Nobody wants to

talk to those guys, he joked. But the legislators want
to hear from you, the farmers. They need to hear from
you.
Senator Dyson remarked that the professionalism
of the farmers was appreciated, noting that, you do a
great job feeding not only our country but one-third of
the world. God bless you.
St. Marys County Schools will welcome Tammy McCourt

as the newest addition to the SMCPS staff on Feb. 3.
McCourt holds a Bachelors degree from University of
Maryland University College and is a Certified Public Accountant. Her new position, Deputy to the Assistant Superintendent
of Fiscal Services and Human Resources, will be dissolved once
she steps up to Assistant Superintendent of Fiscal Services and
Human Resources Gregory Nourses position, according to
SMCPS Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Martirano. Nourse
will retire on July 1.
McCourt is currently serving as the Chief Budget and Business Officer with Calvert County Public Schools, a position she
had occupied since 2008, according to a Calvert County Public
Schools press release.
Martirano described McCourt as extremely knowledgeable and personable with a high intelligence and a high ability
to build relationships and he is looking forward to working with
her.
Nourse remembered when he took his current position; his
predecessor had been gone for a few months. He requested McCourt begin while he was on hand to train her, a request which
was granted. He said McCourts prior experience working with
a local Board of County Commissioners and a similar school
structure to SMCPS would benefit her during the transition to
St. Marys County.
McCourt will benefit from Nourses guidance, Martirano
said, adding she will have an opportunity to observe the St.
Marys budget building process and cross train before stepping
into her assistant superintendent position.
For more information, visit www.smcps.org.
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By limiting construction noise, traffic and other potential inconveniences,

well protect what makes Calvert County unique.
Dominions Cove Point project will have a very positive impact on the local economy.
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St. Marys County Libraries

Lead The Way with Education, Fun
By Kay Poiro
Staff Writer
More than just musty books and outdated computers, libraries are fast becoming the communitys central information hub. St. Marys Countys libraries are
no different, providing cost-effective, not to mention
climate controlled, fun that the entire family can enjoy.
Kathleen Reif, Director of St. Marys County libraries, is proud of what the countys libraries have
been able to accomplish.
We have four branches and each one of them does
so much with so little, Reif says.
Doing more with less is business as usual for the
St. Marys County library system. The main library
in Leonardtown is currently housed in a 1952 former
National Guard Armory and badly in need of renovation. For years, the Leonardtown library was on track
for a complete overhaul. That was until 2010 when the
strongest supporters of the new building left the Board
of County Commissioners. The following year, funds
earmarked for the new library were pulled.
Regardless of our facilities, our services remain
top of the line, Reif points out. That top of the line service includes circulating around 1.4 million books and
30,000 downloads a year, giving St. Marys County libraries the highest circulation in all of Southern Maryland. In fact, St. Marys County ranks 4th in circulation
per person for the entire state of Maryland.
In addition to traditional library services, they also
offer outreach like the WoW! Van and continuing education and enrichment programs, all three branches offer rich program for children, as well.
The Charlotte Hall branchs Childrens librarian
Catherine DiCristofaro has worked for the St. Marys
County library for five years and says she loves being a
childrens librarian.
I like working with people, but kids are especially
interesting. I also love childrens literature, so when I
can match these really interesting books with these re-
ally interesting people, thats special, she says.

Our libraries are also on the cutting edge of early
literacy, participating in Every Child Ready to Read
(2nd edition) program put out by the Public Library Association and American library services for Children
(ALSC). Available to care providers and parents, the
program includes activities to do with pre-readers to
make them better readers when the time comes.
Speaking about what makes quality childrens library programming, DiCristofaro says the intention is
to make the activity both fun and education.
We dont want to be school at the library but at the
same time its not a free-for-all, she says. If children
leave thinking they were just having fun, theyre more
likely to return to explore more of the library. We also
have resources available for parents to extend those activities at home.
St. Marys County libraries try hard to maintain
equity of services between all three of their branches.
The main factors that drive their program decisions
are customer convenience and the various sizes of our
meeting rooms. The decision to offer a program at
more than one branch is determined by the topic of the
program, the cost, and even the amount of staff time
required for the program.
Offering programs at multiple locations allows
our customers to attend the programs close to home
or have the option of attending the program at another branch if they cannot attend at their branch, says
Marilyn Lash, the librarys Publicity Specialist. For
example, both Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall have
small meeting rooms, so most large meeting requests
are funneled to the Lexington Park library.
Not only does the library take suggestions from the
community on what programming to present, but also
from those in the community interested in presenting.
We have a Program and Outreach Team comprised of staff from each branch that meets annually
to plan the program calendar for the upcoming year,
says Lash. Program suggestions are evaluated as to
whether the program meets the goals of our strategic

plan, that is, does it inspire people to learn and engage
with our community? We also take into consideration
staff time involved, target audience, cost, and possible
partnerships.
The library relies on those partnerships to help
produce the programs and promote them. Some partners present the program such as growing Stems, Naval Air Warfare Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Jefferson Patterson Park did this past summer with the
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Our Libraries
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Charlotte Hall Library
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Leonardtown Library
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Lexington Park Library
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STEM programs. The Paying for College program is
presented by the Director of Financial Aid at St. Marys
College and the guidance counselors from the local
high schools. Others provide volunteers to assist with
the programs, supplies, or snacks. Some partners provide financial support.
Without these, our Summer Professional Performances wouldnt happen, says Lash.
Long-standing partnerships with UCAC, NAACP,
and the Minority Outreach have helped bring exceptional Black History Month programs to the branches.
Local Master Gardeners have been providing plant
clinics twice a month at each branch from April to October for many years.
We are always on the lookout for new partners,
Lash says.
Together with their partners, the St. Marys County
libraries are moving forward. Friday, Jan. 17, children
of all ages are encouraged to drop by the Charlotte Hall
and Lexington Park library branches to play live Angry Birds. Participants are invited to build towers and
catapults while being introduced to the physics of force
and motion. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Lexington Park
library hosts Kids Can Cook. Fans of the undead can

participate in Zombies vs. Humans in late February.
Still, for all the activities planned, those who just
want a quiet corner and a good book, the library is still
that place.
Catherine DiCristofaro says, St. Marys County
libraries are that third place- behind home and work-
where you can feel comfortable. We are that welcoming

community space.
For the latest in whats happening at your library,
visit www.stmalib.org.
From my Backyard to our Bay

A St. Marys County Residents Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard
to Our Bay was first
developed by the Baltimore
County Soil Conservation
District. From there, the
booklet was given to each
of the Soil Conservation
Districts in the Chesapeake
Bay watershed area for
customization. If the 17.5
million residents who live in
the watershed area of the
Chesapeake Bay read this
booklet, and took to heart
its suggestions and best
practices, the Chesapeake
Bay would see a dramatic
increase in health. Obtain
a FREE copy of the
booklet by going to the St.
Marys River Watershed
Association, smrwa.org and
downloading it. The booklet
is available at Wentworth
Nursery in Charlotte Hall;
Chicken Scratch in Park
Hall; The Greenery in
Hollywood; Good Earth
Natural Food; and the St.
Marys Soil Conservation
District in Leonardtown.
Join your local watershed
association and make a
difference for Our Bay!
smrwa.org
Water Resources & Recreation

Power Boating
Recreation on St. Marys Countys

many lakes, creeks, rivers, and the
Bay includes a variety of power boats.
Marinas abound in almost every cove
or bend and they provide safe harborage as well as services. For those
who trailer their boats, well-maintained
ramps can be found in all of the larger
waterways. Some locations charge
fees. Most ramps are public access and
free.
For more information, visit the county
Web site or visit Maryland Park Service.
To get a copy of St. Marys County

Water Trails Guide and much more,
visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com
St. Marys County Guides
Destination Guide
2013 Calendar of Events
African-American Historic Sites of
St. Marys County
Group Tour Planner (for tour operators
and group leaders)
Historic Churches and Religious Sites
of St. Marys County
Leonardtown Walking Trail
Water Trails in Western St. Marys
County
Three Notch Trail
Southern Maryland
Guides
St. Marys, Calvert and

Charles Counties
Patuxent Wine Trail
Religious Freedom National Scenic
Byway Brochure
Southern Maryland Map and Guide
Southern Maryland Trails Guide
Southern Maryland War of 1812 Map
and Guide
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Bay-Wise?
Bay-Wise landscapes
minimize negative impacts
on our waterways by using
smarter lawn management
techniques and gardening
practices. The University
of Maryland Extension
Master Gardener Bay-Wise
program in St. Marys
County offers hands-on
Where to get help with..
help with managing your
WATER RESOURCES QUESTIONS
landscape by providing
information, a site visit, and
Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, landscape certifications.
Fishing Regulations, dnr.state.md.us/ Our yardstick checklist is
fisheries/regulations/regindex.asp
easy to understand and
Maryland Dept. of Environment, Con- follow, and our team of
sumption Guidelines, mde.maryland. trained Master Gardeners
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through it while offering
pages/programs/waterprograms/
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St. Marys County Recreation & Parks, landscape.
Paddling, www.co.saint-marys.md.us/
recreate/paddling.asp
Sailing Center Chesapeake, www.

sailingcenterchesapeake.org
This is the thirty-first in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing
awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next weeks County Times!
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Massage and Reflexology Therapy
Available at Loffler
The Loffler Senior Activity Center has an experienced massage and reflexology therapist available
three days a week. To schedule an appointment or
for more information, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658
for more information.
Living Well with Chronic Disease
Give yourself something priceless--improved

well-being. The Loffler Senior Activity Center is
conducting a six week workshop on how to manage
your chronic condition. The class will meet at the
center on Thursdays, Mar. 6-Apr. 10. This is an evidence-based program that was developed by Stanford
University to help people with chronic conditions
take charge of their life by developing self-management skills, including dealing with depression and
fatigue, pain management, working with health care
providers and more. If you have a chronic condition
and are serious about improving the way you feel,
this is the workshop for you. There is no charge for
taking this class; however, a commitment to regular
attendance is needed for good results. For more information or to sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Core and Abs Class on Wednesdays
Do you want to strengthen your core muscles

which may help with lower back pain and maintain
posture and balance? Certified fitness instructor
Dave Scheible teaches this class on Wednesdays at
2 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. You
SENIOR LIVING
can try your first class for free and if you like it you
can continue coming by using a fitness card. Fitness cards are $30 and are good for 10 fitness classes
of any type at any of the St. Marys County Senior
Activity Centers. For more information call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.
decision regarding your health care coverage. Appointments are available at the Garvey, Loffler, and
Northern Senior Activity Centers by calling 301475-4200, ext. 1050.
Book Clubs Welcome New Members
The Senior Community Services Employment

Program (SCSEP) is available to men and women,
ages 55 years and older, who are unemployed, meet
established low-income guidelines and desire an opportunity for training and employment. Individuals are given a training assignment which closely
matches their personal goals for employment. Training assignments are coordinated with non-profit or
government agencies, also known as Host Agencies and are 20 hours per week, at the established
minimum wage hourly rate, $7.25 Applicants are not
required to have previous work experience. SCSEP
provides subsidized training and employment for a
period of up to two years. The goal of the program is
to help older workers develop workplace skills which
will enable them to obtain permanent, unsubsidized
employment, either with their Host Agencies, or
with other non-profit, government or private sector
employers. Garvey Senior Activity Program, located
in Leonardtown, Maryland is currently looking for
a receptionist under this training program to work 8
a.m.-12 p.m Monday through Friday. Some computer
skills are necessary. For further information, call
Kathy Mather at 301-475-4200, ext.1072.
Membership is open for two different book clubs

at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The Book
Chatter club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 11
a.m. Its a relaxed atmosphere that reviews everyones take on what they have read and sometimes
meets outside of the center. The Page Turners book
club is a structured meeting with questions to review
while reading the book and share at the next meeting.
Pre-selected books are decided by members of both
clubs, however they are different books. The Page
Turners meets the fourth Monday of the month at
1 p.m. while the Book Chatter group meets on the
fourth Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. If interested
in joining, call 301-475-4002, ext. 1003 for more
information.
New to Medicare?
If you are new to Medicare this year you may

have many questions regarding how Medicare works.
The Department has trained staff to assist you during
this transition and can schedule individual appointments to answer questions you may have regarding
Medigap policies, Part D plans, and basic coverage
and costs concerns. Call us today to make the best
Senior Community Services Employment

Program
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.
Dr. Jerningham
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
While I thought I was finished, at least for the time being,
with Dr. Jerningham I got a call
from my friend Pete Himmelheber
who reminded me of some very
unusual provisions in the will of
the good doctor.
Most wills, those of yesterday
and today, make provisions for the
burial of the deceased and generally say to be buried at the discretion of my executor in a decent manner. Some go on to specify the
burial ground and direct a tombstone be placed at the
site. Dr. Jerningham was much more specific:
It is my will that my son Charles see my body
buried in the following manner, being first opened
by Dr. Craig*, Medcalf and Sims, my bowels put in a
box with quick lime at my feet the trunk of my body
to be filled up with lime and my coffin also--to be
buried in the garden by my children--at the familys
A Journey Through Time

The
removal my bones and those of my children are to

be taken up and carried with them in a decent box
painted black and interred on the lands in which he
will have a fee simple.
Eats flesh and bone away
It eats the brittle bone by night
And the soft flesh by day
It eats the flesh and bones by turns
But it eats the heart away
-Oscar Wilde,The Ballad of Reading Gaol, 1898
So what happened to the bones of Dr. Jerningham and his children? I dont know. His son Charles
died in 1777. His widow, Catherine (Rozier) Jerningham moved to Charles County to presumably live
with one of her married daughters (Helloisa who
married John Lancaster; Ann Edwardina who married Joseph Queen; and Olivia who married Henry
Hammersley). Catherine died in 1790.
Moving the remains of our dearly departed
is not a good idea. Cremation makes them more
mobile I suppose. Im aware of one family where
Chronicle
the wife died here and her ashes were interred in

the front yard. The husband has now moved three
timesthe latest place being South Carolina and her
ashes made each move too, but what happens when
he dies? Another family dispersed ashes of the same
man in Texas, Tennessee, and West Virginia. When
my own husband died last year, a friend of his asked
if he could, prior to the burial, have a little bit of his
ashes for his golf bag. Are you kidding me? The
answer was absolutely not. You just have to look at
these people sometimes and wonder what are you
thinking?
*I believe the Dr. Craig referred to was actually
Dr. James Craik (born 1730 in Scotland; died 1814 in
Fairfax, VA. Dr. Craik settled first in Virginia and
then shortly after the end of the French and Indian
War, opened a medical practice at Port Tobacco in
Charles County and moved there in 1760. Dr. Craik
was a personal friend of George Washington and was
one of the attending physicians at the time of Washingtons death.
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Obituaries
Gabino Gabby Rodriguez,

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Gabino Gabby Rodriguez, 55,

of Lexington Park, Md., passed away
on Jan. 4, at Washington Hospital Center. He passed surrounded by his wife
and children. Born on April 22, 1958, in
Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Gabino
and Maria Rodriguez of Stafford, Texas.
He was the loving husband of Debra
Rodriguez (Boldt), whom he married
on June 27, 1979. Gabby is survived by
his children, Jaclyn Goddard (Bill) of
Spring, Texas, and John Rodriguez (Jillian) of Fairfax, Va.; a sister, Irma Knox
(Kerry) of Keansburg, N.J., and many
nieces and nephews.
In 1997, Gabby retired from the Air
Force after serving 20 years and moved
to St. Marys County. Over the next
17 years, he worked for Wyle and later
Imagine One. Gabby enjoyed golf and
photography and was an auto and computer enthusiast. He enjoyed going to car
shows and taking road trips, and he belonged to the Southern Maryland Camaro
Club.
The family received friends on Jan.
9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.
A private funeral service will be held at
a later date in Stafford, Texas. Interment
will be private.
Beulah Gaines Edwards, 86
Beulah Gaines Edwards,

86, of California, Md., died
Dec. 31, 2013, at Hospice
House of St. Marys in Callaway, Md.
She was born February
11, 1927, in South Pittsburg,
Tenn., to the late Washington
Gaines and Laura Lovey Johnson.
On June 6, 1946, Beulah married her
late husband, George W. Edwards. They were
married for 16 years before his death in 1962.
She was a practical nurse for Moccasin Bend
Mental Hospital until her retirement. She was
a longtime member of Second Missionary
Baptist Church and served in various capacities. Beulah loved to travel across the United
States. She particularly enjoyed attending
class reunions and family reunions. Her hobbies included fishing, gardening, trying new
recipes and crafting of all kinds, especially
crocheting and quilt and blanket making. She
was a people person, volunteering as a senior
citizen companion for many years. She also
enjoyed attending activities for senior citizens,
playing cards and board games.
Beulah is survived by her children, Laura
D. Ward (Lavanders) of LaVergne, Tenn., and
Chryll E. Edwards of California, Md.; her
brothers, Carl Gaines of Baton Rogue, La.,
and Laster Gaines of Chattanooga, Tenn.; her
sister, Beatrice Franklin of Bronyx, N.Y., and
her grandson, Charles Thomas Cooke. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also
preceded in death by her son, George Edwards
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Perry Frederick Stiegleiter, 99

Perry Frederick Stiegleiter, 99, of California, Md., died
Jan. 5, at his home.
He was born Dec. 10,
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George Stiegleiter and Ruth
Dyer Stiegleiter.
Perry was employed by
Commonwealth Edison, making electric repairs for over 30 years. While
working for Commonwealth Edison, he also
owned the Fruit Juice House, which he and
his wife successfully ran for over 11 years. It
was a small restaurant specializing in many
juices, which also served lunch and delicious
ice cream treats. On April 17, 1937, he married the late Dorothy Stiegleiter. Together, they
were happily married for 72 years before her
death in 2009. He was an avid reader, but also
enjoyed bowling, boating and woodworking.
He was a talented builder who built his retirement home in Wisconsin. Perry was always a
devoted family man. He volunteered for over
20 years with Washington Island Coast Guard
Auxiliary in Wisconsin. He was a member
of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (IBEW) Local 15 and the Hollywood
United Methodist Church.
Perry is survived by his children, Perry
George Stiegleiter of California, Md., and Penny Ruth Hall (Tom) of LaPlata, Md.; his foster
daughter, Judy Holem of Dyer, Ind.; his brothers, George Stiegleiter of Aurora, Ill., Arthur
Stiegleiter of Aurora, Ill., and Robert Stiegleiter of Camden, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, Kristina Moon, Kari Kober, John M. Stiegleiter,
Misty Kozabo, Diane Wendt, Danny Romane,
Rick Romane, Brian Holem and Amanda
Holem; and 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he
is preceded in death by his grandson, Kurtis
Hall.
A graveside service will be conducted by
the Rev. Sheldon Reese on Saturday, Jan. 18, at
10:30 a.m. at Asbury Cemetery, 3630 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Melvin Charles Yost Sr., 74

Melvin Charles Yost
Sr., 74, of Ridge, Md., died
peacefully Jan. 5 at his home
in Ridge surrounded by his
family.
Born February 2, 1939,
in Bethlehem, Pa., he was the
son of the late Harry Q. and
Neva May Yost.

Melvin moved to St. Marys County
from Bethlehem, Pa., in 1946. He attended
Leonard Hall Jr. Naval Academy and graduated from Great Mills High School. He played
goalie for the Great Mills High soccer team in
1957. Melvin married Mary Billie (Rock) Yost
on September 17, 1960.
He was presently married to Pamela
Nunn Yost of Ridge, with whom he spent the
last 19 years of his life.
Melvin was employed at Patuxent River
Naval Air Station, first at the commissary
and then at the Public Works Transportation
Department.
Melvin had a passion for helping people
select the right car. He has worked part time at
several county car dealerships, including Bill
Cairns Pontiac, Don Megby Pontiac, Aldridge
Ford and Lexington Park Ford, where he was
still employed upon his death.
He was a devoted and hard-working husband and father, and a loving and proud grandfather. He had a love for cars and especially for
his family.
In his early years, Melvin had a passion
for drag racing, which led to him volunteering at Budds Creek Dragway, now Maryland
International Raceway, where he helped Bill
Cairns resurrect the racetrack. He played softball in the county from the 1960s through the
1990s.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Pam; his
son, Melvin Jr. of Lexington Park, Md.; his
daughter, Roberta Yost Doyle of Dameron,
Md.; his brother, Harry H. Yost of Crownsville, Md., and his four loving grandchildren,
David James Yost of Elkridge, Md., William
Charles Billy Yost of Elkridge, Md., Gloria
Jean Yost of Middleburg, Fla., and Mary Beth
Doyle of Dameron, Md. He was predeceased
by his parents, Harry Q and Neva May Yost,
and his wife, Mary Billie.
The family received friends on Sunday,
Jan. 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. Prayers were
recited at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated on Monday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m.
at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Ridge, Md.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to
Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Janet Marie Blundell, 81

Janet Marie Blundell,
81, of Solomons, Md., died
Jan 6 at St. Marys Nursing
Center in Leonardtown, Md.
Born July 6, 1932, in
Niskayuna, N.Y., she was
the daughter of the late Agnes and Harry Crookes.
Janet graduated from
Oneonta State Teachers College (SUNY
- Oneonta)in 1953 and married Robert A
Blundell in the fall of the same year. Janet
taught first grade for six years before she
and Robert started a family. Janet moved
to Bucks County, Pa., in 1967. In 1970, she
began a career in banking, which lasted until her retirement. Janet and Bob moved to
New Bern, N.C., during retirement. Janet
was an active in the Methodist Church, at
both St Pauls in Warrington, Pa., and Trinity United Methodist Church in New Bern,
N.C.
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Janet was a devoted wife, loving
mother and proud grandmother. She was
kind and considerate, full of grace and
gratitude, strong in her faith and patient
with everyone. She took joy in preparing
for every visit from her children and grandchildren, whether baking cookies or planning fun, but educational, trips with the
family. Her favorite days were spent poolside with her grandchildren, swimming
and sharing snacks.
Janet is survived by her daughter,
Cheryl Blundell (Brian) of Greenville,
Ind., and her son, Chris Blundell (Colleen)
of Leonardtown, Md., as well as her grandchildren, Laura Marie Blundell of Washington, D.C., and Dustin James Blundell of
Raleigh, N.C. In addition to her parents and
husband, she is preceded in death by her
brothers, Ralph and Leroy Crookes.
A Christian funeral service was held
Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m., with Pastor Faith
Lewis officiating, at Olivet United Methodist Church, Lusby, Md. Janets Celebration
of Life and a lunch reception followed the
service in the Good News Center of Olivet
United Methodist Church. Interment will
be held at a later date at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Veterans Cemetery
in Saratoga, N.Y.
Memorial contributions can be made
to St. Marys Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Erin Lynn Kimler, 25

Erin Lynn Kimler, 25,
passed away in her sleep on
Wednesday, Jan. 8 in Saint
Leonard, Md.
She was born to Randy P. Kimler and Patria A.
Kimler of Great Mills, Md.,
on Dec. 13, 1988, in Bath,
Maine.
She was survived by siblings Ginger
M. Kimler of Eastham, Mass.; Dominick P.
Kimler of Great Mills, Md.; and Carol A.
Green of Mechanicsville, Md.
A 2006 graduate of Patuxent High
School, where she also earned her cosmetology license, Erin was active in cheerleading and loved spending time with her
friends and family as a teenager. Upon
graduating high school, Erin entered cosmetology full time. She spent the last six
years as a master colorist at Michelangelos
of Lusby, Md., where she built a second
family.
Erin could most often be found playing with her computer tablet, getting a custom tattoo from Lucky Bird of Annapolis,
Md., spending time with her family, cooking, hanging out in her pajamas, eating
junk food (especially gum balls!), attending bonfires with her friends, knitting or
cross stitching. She was also dedicated to
raising awareness for breast cancer. Her
last months were her happiest, as she found
and moved in with the man of her dreams,
Matthew Gwynn of Saint Leonard, Md.
She was loved by many and will be
missed greatly.
The family received friends on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Rausch Funeral Home,
P.A., Lusby, Md. To leave the family a condolence, please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Florine Cecelia Price, 54

Florine Cecelia Price,
54 of St. Inigoes, Md.,
passed away on Jan. 9. Family and friends will unite on
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, for
visitation at 10 a.m. until
Mass of Christian Burial at
11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver
Catholic Church, 16922 St.
Peter Claver Road, Ridge, MD. Interment
to follow at the church cemetery.
SCPO Bruce Calvin Colby, 69

SCPO Bruce Calvin
Colby, USN (Ret.), 69, of
Lexington Park, Md., died
Jan. 10 at Hospice House in
Callaway, Md.
He was born September 18, 1944, in Norwood,
Mass., to the late Charles
S. Colby and Pauline M. Crooker.
Bruce proudly served his country
in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1986 and
retired at the rank of Senior Chief. After
his retirement for the Navy, he worked
for the Federal Government as a senior
analyst in the area of Manpower Personnel and Training until his retirement in
2007. After his retirement from the Federal Government, he continued his work
as a senior analyst with Information Resources Management Limited and L3
Communications until 2013. On June
19, 1966, he married his beloved wife,
Carmen Ponce-Alloza. They celebrated
47 wonderful years together. His hobbies
included fishing and flying remote-control airplanes. He was a dedicated and
loving family man and enjoyed spending
as much time as possible with his loved
ones. He is a member of Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the
Knights of Columbus.
In addition to his wife, Bruce is survived by his children, Pilar Crook (Richard) of St. Leonard, Md., and Carolyn
Armstrong (Dean) of Lexington Park,
Md.; his brother, Kenneth Colby (Dottie) of Kittery, Maine; his sister, Barbara
Band (Carl) of Groveland, Mass.; three
grandchildren, Lisa Summerlin (Matthew), Amy Crook and Luke Armstrong
and two great grandchildren, Matthew
Summerlin and Taylor Summerlin. He
is preceded in death by his parents.
Family received friends for Bruces
life celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 14,
2014, from 6 to 7 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park,
Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Zygmunt Kurzawinski on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m.
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment followed in the
church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch
Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 or
Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Obituaries
Lawrence Larry W. Smith, 68
Lawrence Larry W.
Smith, 68, died Jan. 7 at
home in Lexington Park,
Md., after a battle with liver
duct cancer.
Larry was born in
Bremerton, Wash., on Dec.
31, 1945, to Lawrence and
Eileen Smith. He lived in
the same house on Erlands Point, Wash. for
the first 18 years of his life, attending Central Kitsap schools until he graduated high
school in 1964.
Larry served as a medic and lab technician in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, deploying in country twice. He
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Simpson College in San Francisco, Calif.,
both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education from Central Washington University, and a Doctor of Education degree from
the University of San Francisco.
In 1967, he married his high school
sweetheart, Patricia Patty Ann (Scott)
and they were a team for the past 46 years.
During most of that time they were serving
as missionaries in education ministries in
Ecuador, Honduras, South Korea, Egypt,
Afghanistan, Japan and Malaysia. They
also served in numerous Christian ministries here in the United States. Larrys
Christian character reflected his love of
Christ to those around him. Larrys honesty, hard work and positive persistence were
an inspiration in many different situations.
He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include the his wife, Patty;
two children, Lisa of Leonardtown, Md.,
and Eric of Bakersfield, Calif.; four grandchildren; his sister, Carole Roberts of Bonney Lake, Wash.; two nephews and two
nieces.
A memorial service to celebrate his
life will be held at Patuxent Presbyterian
Church, California, Md., at 1 p.m. on Jan.
18.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that
memorial donations be made to the Network of International Christian Schools
(NICS), 3790 Goodman Road E., Southaven, MS 38672. (www.nics.org)
Marian Jean Sorrells, 91

Marian Jean Sorrells,
91, died peacefully Jan. 9, at
her home in Callaway, Md.,
surrounded by her loving
family.
Marian was born August 15, 1922, in Kansas
City, Mo., to the late Frank
George Bryant and Mary
Elizabeth Wylie Bryant.
On June 10, 1943, Marian married her
late husband, William Lee Sorrells. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage
before his death in 2009. She was an avid
bowler, participating on a travel league
that took her and her family to many new
destinations. She also enjoyed singing and
dancing, and she was an excellent cook.
Her greatest passion was spending time
with her family. She enjoyed her time with
them and the outings they had together.
She was a member of the Oxon Hill Baptist
Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Marian is survived by her children,
Vance B. Sorrells (Jean) of Houston, Texas,
Carolyn A. Hall (John) of Salisbury, Md.,
Kyle W. Sorrells (Jane) of San Diego, Calif., and Helen Sorrells-Bean of Callaway,
Md.; five grandchildren, Cassandra D.
Dougherty, Christine L. Hall-Foster, Steven P. Hall, David B. Hall and Collin B.
Sorrells; five great-grandchildren, Jacob
Hall, Tyler Hall, Olivia Foster, James Foster and Katherine Dougherty; and many
nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family
and friends. In addition to her parents and
her husband, she is preceded in death by
her brother, James W. Bryant, her sister,
Mary Frances Marino, and her son-in-law,
James. F. Bean Jr.
All services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Ruby Lorraine Chapman, 94

Ruby Lorraine Chapman, 94, of Wichita, Kan.,
passed peacefully on Jan. 13
at Diversicare Nursing Center in Haysville, Kan.
She was born July 17,
1919, in Galesville, Md.,
to the late Herman Albert
Woodfield and Bessie Mae
Sears Woodfield.
Ruby was married to her late husband,
John Grant Jack Chapman, for 30 years
before his death in 1979. She worked in
clothing as a sales clerk for 18 years for
Park Mens Shop. She was a volunteer for
United Way, Hope and the Loffler Center.
Ruby was a people person. She enjoyed
spending time helping others. Her hobbies
included cooking and enjoying good crabs.
However, her greatest enjoyment was in
spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son, John Grant
Chapman (Barbara) of Leonardtown, Md.;
her son-in-law, Bob Newson of Wichita,
Kan.; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Grant
Jack Chapman; her daughter, Rebecca
Lorraine Chapman; and her eight siblings.
Family will receive friends for Rubys
Life Celebration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014,
from 9 to 11 a.m., with a funeral service
at 11 a.m., officiated by Reverend Elizabeth Jackson, at Brinsfield Funeral Home,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Lexington Park,
Md.
Pallbearers are John Chapman III,
Billy Woodfield, David Newson, Eddie
Voorhaar, Bill Chapman and Brandon
Chapman.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Second District Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692
or the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD
20653.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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In Our
Spring Valley Apartments Now
Community
Offers Market Rate Units
By Kay Poiro
Staff Writer
As of Aug. 1, Spring Valley Apartments in Lexington Park is no longer a 100 percent tax credit community.
That is, there is no longer a cap on the amount of money
a person can make to live in the apartments.
We still offer affordable units, but now we can accommodate those who we have turned down in the past
because they made too much money, manager Shelia
Mackall says.
Spring Valley Apartments is currently undergoing
major renovations. Upgrades include new kitchens and
bathrooms, new HVAC systems and energy efficient appliances. Mackall notes that, although some changes are
aesthetically pleasing, the real benefit lies in the energy
efficiency of the new appliances.
Relatively low rent coupled with the energy efficient appliances helps to keep overall out-of-pocket costs
to the residents low, Mackall says.
Currently, Spring Valley has 25 apartments set aside
to rent at market rate. The amenities in these apartments
are the same as those in the other units.
Spring Valley has 128 units, seven of which are
handicap-accessible with doorways and storage spaces
meeting Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines.
New exterior siding on the buildings
Photos courtesy of Angela Cameron

Granite countertops, new cabinets and energy efficient
appliances are upgrades included in the renovation
Seniors at Play: Northern Stars Theatre

Group Serves up Laughs
By Kay Poiro
Staff Writer
The Northern Star Theatre Group isnt slowing
down anytime soon.
The theatre group, started by Bill and Barbara
Fleming in 2006, is the only senior theatre company
in St. Marys County. Membership numbers fluctuate,
but the Northern Star Theatre Group has half around
dozen core members.
Betty Hill, the groups current secretary, started
with the group in 2006. Alice Barber has been acting
with the Northern Starts for three years. The newest
member Patricia McKinney has been with the group
for a year, but has already lent her talents as both actress and director.
Most of their performances are held at the Northern Senior Activity Center in Charlotte Hall. They
have been known to take their shows- plays like The
Corpse in the Cave and Down by the Crawdad
Hole- on the road to the countys other senior activity centers.
Wrenn Williams, Senior Program Specialist for
the Northern Senior Activity Center, pitches in by
creating and distributing the flyers and even acting
on occasion. Although shes in charge of programing
special events for the center and overseeing organizations like the Bike Club and weekly bingo, shes content to takes a back seat to the theatre group officers.
The Northern Stars were already up and running
when I got here, she says. They lead themselves.
They know what theyre doing.
To date, the Northern Stars have staged 12 short
plays. The group seems to favor comedies with the
occasional murder mystery thrown in. Theyre always looking for new material, but the hunt can prove
challenging.
We use plays that dont have a lot of characters
or take a lot of memorizing, says Betty. The actors
usually circumvent the memorization issue by staging radio plays, recruiting friends to pen material for
them or simply ad-libbing.
During one play, Id forgotten my line, Betty
remembers. Well, I looked out the window and said
Its snowing! because it was. Luckily, that was my
line!
Pitching in is the name of the game for the Northern Stars. Betty acts as de facto Master of Ceremonies
for the shows, while her husband Dallis does much of
the backstage work.
The Northern Star Theatre Group has staged at
Photos submitted by Northern Stars Theatre Group
least one show a year since the beginning and theyre

looking forward to their next production in the fall.
Betty says the group is always looking for new actors,
writers and directors.
For more information about the Northern Star
Theatre Group, contact Wrenn Williams at Wrenn.
Williams@stmarysmd.com.
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Our Town Award Goes to

Men at Two Guys Collision Center
At the Jan. 13 Leonardtown Town Council meeting, the Commissioners of
Leonardtown presented the "Our Town Award" to Charlie and Chris Guy of Two
Guys Collision Center for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of Leonardtown Events.
Annually, the Commissioners of Leonardtown recognize a group or individual
who has demonstrated service, commitment, leadership, and pride for our Town and
is making a real difference in our community, by presenting the "Our Town Award".
This national program is sponsored locally for the Town of Leonardtown by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Michael K. Gardiner, President/Funeral Director.
The Council recognizes Two Guys Collision Center's service to the Community
through their contributions of media sponsorship and event support.
Partnering with the Town in their efforts to promote Earth Day, Beach Party on
the Square and the Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas on the Square, Two Guys
Collision Center has invested an amount exceeding $10,000 a year for the past two
years to completely cover the costs of radio advertising, live remotes and appearances
by on-air personalities.
By providing County-wide advertising and live coverage of Leonardtown
events, Two Guys Collision Center assists the Town in continuing the proud tradition
of offering quality, family-friendly, large-scale events free to the public.
LIBRARY
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Kids can play life-sized Angry Birds
Kids can drop in and build towers and catapults then play life-sized Angry Birds this Friday, Jan. 17, at Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown libraries.
All ages can attend Charlotte Halls program from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. At Leonardtown branch, kids 5-10 years old can attend from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and
youth 11 years old and older can participate from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lexington
Park will offer the program on Feb. 21.
Apps explored at Appy Hour
Adults are invited to appy hour to explore new apps or to share their
favorite apps that pertain to health and fitness at the Lexington Park branch
tonight, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. or at the Leonardtown branch on Jan.27at 3 p.m.
Registration is required.
Mobile Career Center visits libraries
The Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Lexington

Park branch on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers can receive assistance with job related needs and get registered with the Maryland Workforce
Exchange.
Word and Excel classes offered
Charlotte Hall branch will offer an introductory class to Word 2010 on

Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. Adults will need basic computers skills to register.
Adults can register for an intermediate Excel 2010 class scheduled at the
Leonardtown branch on Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Basic Excel skills are required.
Art contest underway for teens
Teens can design a new cover for a book for the Teen Coverflip Art Contest. Entries are due March 1 and must be flat, no larger than 8 x11 and
original. They can use any media from pencil to photography to computergenerated. The original book title and author must be included on the entry.
The artwork will be displayed in the Art Gallery at the Lexington Park
branch during the month of March. The public will have the chance to vote
for their favorite for the Viewers Choice award. An overall winner will be
selected by judges for the Library Choice award. Winners and prizes will be
awarded at the Closing Reception on March 31.
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Applications for
Conservation Stewardship
Program Due Feb. 7
USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maryland is encouraging producers to
sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in fiscal year 2014. Now until Feb. 7, producers
interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS field offices statewide.
Through CSP, farmers and forest landowners are undertaking additional conservation activities to
conserve our nations resources, said NRCS State Conservationist Jon Hall. Through their conservation
actions, they are ensuring that their operations are more profitable, productive and sustainable over the long
run.
The program emphasizes conservation performance producers earn higher payments for higher
performance. In CSP, producers install conservation enhancements to make positive changes in soil quality,
soil erosion, water quality, water quantity, air quality, plant resources, animal resources and energy.
Conservation enhancements in Maryland include planting cover crop and cover crop mixes, using deep
rooted crops for soil compaction, and leaving standing crops for wildlife, among others that benefit soil and
water quality and wildlife habit. A complete list of enhancements is available on the NRCS website. Eligible
lands include cropland, pastureland, and nonindustrial private forest land; participants must enroll their
entire agricultural operation in CSP.
Eligible landowners and operators in all states and territories can enroll in CSP through Feb. 7 to be
eligible during the 2014 federal fiscal year. While local NRCS offices accept CSP applications year round,
NRCS evaluates applications during announced ranking periods. To be eligible for this years enrollment,
producers must have their applications submitted to NRCS by the closing date.
A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help potential applicants determine if CSP is suitable for
their operation. It is available from local NRCS offices and on the Maryland NRCS website. As part of the
CSP application process, applicants work with NRCS field personnel to determine their conservation performance, which will be used to determine eligibility, ranking and payments.
Learn more about CSP by visiting the NRCS website or a local NRCS field office.
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Hospice of St. Marys is hosting Shattered Hearts, a

free conference for parents who are dealing with the aftermath of the loss of an infant, youth or adult child. The program is Feb. 8 and will be held at the Patuxent Presbyterian
Church at 23421 Kingston Creek Rd. in California, Md.
Melinda Ruppert of Mechanicsville, Md., will be the
featured guest speaker. Ruppert is a well-known community member who lost her 11-year old son to cancer in March
2012. The program is specifically for the parents and is not
at an appropriate level for siblings or others.
Sponsored by the Hospice Bereavement Center, the conference is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with registration at 8:30
a.m. Lunch is available for $5 per person. Advance lunch
reservations and payment is required by Jan. 25. Hospice
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By Kimberly Alston
Contributing Writer
On Thursday, Jan. 23, the Calvert
County Public Library Twin Beaches
Branch will be hosting An Evening of
Romance with Author, Mary Blayney.
Blayney is most known for her romance
novels, of which she has written 19.
The evening will consist of
Blayney speaking of the history and
evolution of romance novels in the
past 20-30 years and how it has affected reading habits, while in a coffee/ dessert style evening, ending with
a question and answer session with the
author.
Blayney said that she began writing romance novels in the 80s as a
way to incorporate happy endings
into her stories. As a history major in
college, Blayney was very interested
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Romance in the Regency Period
in the Regency Period (1810-1820) in

England and because of that; several of
her books are set in that time period.
In addition to that, because of authors
like Jane Austen, the Regency period is
one of the most popular periods in the
romance genre.
Blayney started writing romance
novels after writing for a while. After the success of her first two books,
Blayney said that she sold nothing for
the next 12 years. When one of her
friends suggested that she would be
good at writing romance novels she decided to give it a try.
As a way to keep her stories original yet vaguely similar, Blayney centers her stories around families and not
just the romance factor itself. For each
of her books, Blayney creates character sketches for the hero and heroine in
each book and treats her characters as
individuals with each character developing their own personalities.

Blayney encourages all of those
who are interested in writing and having their creations published to try to
stick to either a common theme or a
common genre in order to avoid hardships that come with trying to find a
traditional publisher.
When writing a series of books,
Blayney said that she tries to keep
one element the same throughout the
series. For example, in one of her series, Blayney kept a magic coin, which
granted wishes according to what the
coin perceived the wishes to mean.
She also makes each book stand alone,
meaning that while the books could
continue, and sometimes do, they
could end with the prevalent issue being resolved.
Blayney will be making an appearance at the Calvert Library Twin
Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd, in
Chesapeake Beach at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. Many of her books are
available for checkout at the Calvert
Libraries. They will also be available
for signing and purchase at the event.
Photos courtesy of Mary Blayney
For more information, contact the library at calvert.lib.md.us/twin.html or

410-257-2411.
kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
CAT OF THE WEEK
My name is Raven and I am one lucky girl. One of the FCR volunteers had just
gone up to the kill shelter to rescue some kitties. She got the number she came for,
but I was brought in with my two babies named Sammy and Davey. There were only
4 weeks old and the shelter cant hold kittens that young because it takes too long
for them to become adoptable. Adults are rarely chosen over kittens and black cats
have even less of a chance of being adopted. People have their superstitions. We were
doomed. Lucky for us, diane took us home and we have been with her ever since. I
jumped into her lap and purred because I was so happy. I am about one or two years
old and I am very friendly. I hope my lucky streak will continue and that I will find
a home of my own. Since I am an adult, I only cost $75 and I am fully vetted. If you
are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application at http://www.feralcatrescuemd.org/uploads/2013_Adoption_Application.pdf and email it to Diane at diane@
feralcatrecuemd.org.
At this time Feral Cat Rescue has free spay/neuter grants for cats in zip code
20659. We lend traps so the feral cats can be caught and vetted.
Call 301-475-5059 for grants.
Thanks, Raven
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From my Backyard to our Bay

A St. Marys County Residents Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard
to Our Bay was first
developed by the Baltimore
County Soil Conservation
District. From there, the
booklet was given to each
of the Soil Conservation
Districts in the Chesapeake
Bay watershed area for
customization. If the 17.5
million residents who live in
the watershed area of the
Chesapeake Bay read this
booklet, and took to heart
its suggestions and best
practices, the Chesapeake
Bay would see a dramatic
increase in health. Obtain
a FREE copy of the
booklet by going to the St.
Marys River Watershed
Association, smrwa.org and
downloading it. The booklet
is available at Wentworth
Nursery in Charlotte Hall;
Chicken Scratch in Park
Hall; The Greenery in
Hollywood; Good Earth
Natural Food; and the St.
Marys Soil Conservation
District in Leonardtown.
Join your local watershed
association and make a
difference for Our Bay!
smrwa.org
Oyster Aquaculture
Oysters are filter feeders they filter

the water eating algae and microscopic
animals, while constantly removing
sediments from the water column and
placing them onto the bottom. An adult
oyster (about 3-4 inches long) filters
60 gallons of water a day. Historically,
oysters could filter the entire Chesapeake Bay waters in about three and
a half days today it takes more than
half a year. Oysters, with their ability to
cleanse our bays and tidal rivers, are an
essential component in the restoration
of the Chesapeake Bay.
Additionally, oysters create threedimensional habitats called reefs that

attract a diverse assortment of plants
and animals. Many of these animals are
also filter feeders such as barnacles and
shrimp. Blennies and Skilletfish abound
in the oyster reef colony feeding on the
smaller filter feeders, all the time trying
not to become dinner for larger fish. Mature oysters bars are excellent places to
fish for perch, rockfish, speckled trout,
and croakers.
Oysters grown under residential docks
provide miniature oyster reef habitats.
Growing oysters is an
excellent way to help
clean the water and, in
time, enjoy eating one of
the Chesapeake Bays
finest culinary treats.
Maryland residents
can receive income tax
credits of up to $500.00
per taxpayer to offset the
cost of growing oysters
at home under their
dock.
Marylanders
Grow Oysters
The Marylanders Grow Oysters
program is active in three rivers in St.
Marys County the lower Patuxent
River, Wicomico River, and St. Marys
River. Volunteers steward baby oysters
through their first vulnerable year of life
by tending them in cages tied to their
dock. The year-old oysters are then
placed onto a sanctuary reef within that
river.
To learn how you can volunteer, visit:
smrwa.org/mdgrowoysters.html
Where to get help with...
OYSTER AQUACULTURE
QUESTIONS
St. Marys River Watershed Association, 301-737-2903 or SMRWA.org/
mdgrowoysters.html
This is the thirty-second in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing
awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next weeks County Times!
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are you
Bay-Wise?
Bay-Wise landscapes
minimize negative impacts
on our waterways by using
smarter lawn management
techniques and gardening
practices. The University
of Maryland Extension
Master Gardener Bay-Wise
program in St. Marys
County offers hands-on
help with managing your
landscape by providing
information, a site visit, and
landscape certifications.
Our yardstick checklist is
easy to understand and
follow, and our team of
trained Master Gardeners
can help guide you
through it while offering
suggestions to improve
both the appearance
and sustainability of your
landscape.
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Decompression Night
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
(22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington) -4 p.m.
This is an evening reception and
a chance to kick back after work.
Tickets are $6 for Association members and $8 for nonmembers. A ticket
will get you music provided by Billy
Breslin, appetizers from Quality
Street Catering, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Wine and beer will
be available for purchase for $4 per
glass of wine or bottle of beer. There
will be a great selection of beverages
from Blue Wind Gourmet. Tickets
will be available from PRNAMA
Board of Directors, Event Committee
members, at the PRNAM Flightline
Gift Shop, as well as at the door on
the night of the event. You can also
email PRNAMAEVENTSCOMM@
gmail.com for information.
Friday, Jan. 17
Angry Birds
Leonardtown Library (23250 Hollywood Road, Leonard) 10 a.m. to 12
p.m.
Children ages five to 10 can drop
in and build towers and catapults,
then play life-sized Angry Birds.
301-475-2846
Horse Camp for a Day
Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) - 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Greenwell Foundation offers one-day horse camps that coincide with days off from St. Marys
County Public Schools. These camps
are similar to our summer program.
Campers ride in the morning, do
crafts related to horses, have a horse
care talk, play games and explore the
erinG PlAc
e
A GAth
park. Cost is $60 per camper or $50

per rider per sibling. For ages 7 to 14.
Saturday Jan. 18
DAR Work Shop
Lexington
Park
Library
(21677
FDR
Bd.,
Lexington
Park) - 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Registrar of Major William
Thomas Chapter DAR is conducting aworkshop for women who are
interested in membership in the NationalDaughters of The American
Revolution. If you are interested,
please contact Lorrie Wallace before January16th. Reservations
not required but space is limited.
Phone: 301-475-2205 or E-mail:lorrieb@xecu.net
Southern Maryland Decorative
Painters
Charlotte Hall Branch, St. Marys
County Library (37600 New Market
Road, Charlotte Hall) - 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
This chapter of the Society of
Decorative Painters offers opportunities to learn the art of decorative painting, known to some as tole
painting. We hold business meetings
on alternate months followed by a
paint-in or class. During the other
monthly meetings, we paint the entire time. Guests are welcome to visit
and participate at two meetings per
calendar year prior to joining. Anyone interested in painting with us is
welcome to check us out. For more
info, please contact Debbie Williams
at dwilliams36800@gmail.com or
240-298-6474.
Sunday Jan. 19
Turkey Shoot
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636
Mechanicsville Road, Mechanics-
THIS WEEKEND!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16TH

B & B Express A great duo to dance to!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH

Pounding Sand Their last show!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH
Motown at Night! The Winstons Trio!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19TH

D.J. Dogg 3 - 7 P.M.
301-373-2955 23971 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
ville) - noon to 3:30 p.m.

Sign up starts at noon and shoot
starts 1 p.m.Shoot for prizes, money,
and more. Call Jimmy Suite at 240417-5767 for further info.
Herbalife Shake Party
Nutrition Hot Spot (45370 Alton
Lane, California) - 1 to 3 p.m.
Dont let the winter weather get
you down, because, before you know
it, summer will be here and you may
wish you had gotten in shape and
felt your best! So come check out all
of our all-natural products. Bring a
friend, share this and, if anything,
come to learn about healthy nutrition
and try some samples. No pressure,
no commitments, just fun. The products, including a specific men and
womens product line and a skin line,
help with weight loss, weight management, athletic performance, heart
health, digestive health and increasing energy. For more information or
questions, please contact Christie
Heard-Rawlings at 301-904-9471 or
christie.rawlings@live.com.
Southern Maryland Bridal Expo
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (46900 So. Shangri La Drive,
Lexington Park) - 11:30 a.m.
Southern Marylands Premier Bridal
Show, featuring 32 vendors, door
prizes and a grand prize of a wedding gown up to $1,000 in value,
compliments of BDVFD, from Todays Bride. Only Brides are eligible
to win prizes and must be present to
win. All proceeds benefit the Bay
District Volunteer Fire Department.
Please register in advance online at
www.bdvfd.org. You can still fill out
the registration form at the door the
day of the show. Admission is free.
Monday, Jan. 20
10th Annual Southern Maryland
Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer
Breakfast
St. Marys College of Marylands J.
Frank Raley Great Room (18952 E.
Fisher Road St. Marys City) - 6:00
a.m.
St. Marys College of Maryland,
the St. Marys County Human Relations Commission, St. Marys County Public Schools and the College
of Southern Maryland sponsor the
Prayer Breakfast. Breakfast, which
is $10 at the door, begins at 6 a.m.
The program, which is free and open
to the public, starts at 8 a.m.
Dyslexia Support Network of
Southern Maryland
Patuxent Presbyterian Church (2341
Kingston Creek Road, California) - 7
to 8:30 p.m.
Parents, teachers and caregivers of students who struggle to
read and write are invited to network and learn more about how
to help students with dyslexia.
For more information, contact Laura
Schultz at 703-477-4847.
Horse Camp for a Day
Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) - 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Greenwell Foundation offers one-day horse camps that coincide with days off from St. Marys
County Public Schools. These camps
are similar to our summer program.
Campers ride in the morning, do
crafts related to horses, have a horse
care talk, play games and explore the
park. Cost is $60 per camper or $50
per rider per sibling. For ages 7 to 14
years old.
Mike Batson Photography
Freelance Photographers
Events
Weddings
Family Portraits
301-938-3692
mikebatsonphotography@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/mikebatsonphotography
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Childrens Choir Auditions

St. Pauls Episcopal Church (4535
Piney Church Rd, Waldorf) 6 p.m.
Schubert Singers, a concert
choir for children, is open by audition to girls and boys with unchanged
voices, ages 5 to 17, who like to sing
beautiful music. It is comprised of the
Preparatory Choir for beginner singers, the Schubert Ensemble for intermediate singers and the Schubert
Chorale for experienced singers. The
singers learn and perform folk songs,
spirituals, rounds and music by classical and contemporary composers
that is especially suited to the young
voice. Parents of interested singers
may visit our website, schubertsingers.org, or contact Paula FitzGerald
at 301-512-1183 or schubertsingers@
gmail.com to register their children
for an audition time.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Meet & Greet
St. Marys Ryken (22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown) - 5:30 to
7:30 p.m.
Want to know more about
St.
Marys
Ryken
and
our
college-prep
curriculum?
St. Marys Ryken invites you to a
Meet and Greet in Romuald Hall.
This is a great opportunity for families to meet the administration.
Prospective students who attend
the event will receive a free ticket
to the SMR Varsity boys basketball game against Archbishop Carroll at 7 p.m. For more information,
visit
www.smrhs.org/admissions
or contact the admissions office at
301-373-4183/4184.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Eat Wings. Raise Funds.
Buffalo Wild Wings, (46370 Lexington Village Way, Lexington Park) -5
p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
Greater Chesapeake is holding a
monthly fundraiser at Buffalo Wild
Wings on every fourth Thursday of
the month from 5 p.m. to closing. Everyone is invited to gather for dinner
or a snack. On this day, 10 percent of
all food purchases will be donated to
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great-
er Chesapeake. Proceeds will benefit

children and youth in St. Marys,
Charles and Calvert Counties.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Chili Night
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd,
California) - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Warm up with a delicious cup
or bowl of Chili. Get a cup $2 or a
bowl for $5. You can add toppings for
50 cents each, such as cheese sauce,
shredded cheese, Fritos, fresh onions
or sour cream. There will also be
fries for $2 and chili fries for $4. The
chili is homemade and wont disappoint you!
Saturday, Jan. 25
Dreams Studio of Dance Designer
Bag Bingo
Mechanicsville Rescue Squad (28120
Old Flora Corner Rd, Mechanicsville) 1 to 4 p.m.
Please help the dancers raise competition fees for the 2014 season. All
proceeds go to the dancers. Doors
open at noon and games start at 1
p.m. Tickets are $25. For advance

reservations, email denkat2012@yahoo.com. Food and refreshments will
be available for purchase. There will
also be baked goods, a silent auction, raffles, door prizes and 50/50
drawing. For additional information,
contact Tara Anderson at dreamsstudioofdance@yahoo.com.
Breton Bay Polar Bear Plunge
Breton Bay Beach (at the end of Society Hill Road, Leonardtown) - 1 to
2 p.m.
This is a free event. Bring a canned
or dry food, or a monetary donation,
to benefit St. Marys Caring Soup
Kitchen. Bring a shareable snack or
appetizer and drink of your choice
to the post-plunge party, which is
immediately afterward at Avenmar
Community Center off of Bretmar
Drive, in Leonardtown. Good music
and a roaring fire are provided. Find
us on Facebook at Breton Bay Polar
Bear Plunge or email bonesinpax@
gmail.com for more information.
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

Running the 1st & 3rd Week of Each Month
To Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125
ANGLICAN
BAPTIST CHURCH
THE ANGLICAN MISSION

OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sundays - 10 AM
41695 Fenwick Street Unit 3
Leonardtown, MD 20650
301/475-9337
www.amosm.net
BAHAI FAITH
BAHAI FAITH
God is One, Man is One,
and All Religions are One
Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8

Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm
301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention

8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Transitional Pastor Dr. Ron Blankenship
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday School (all ages)
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
10:30am
9:15 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecelia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com
BAPTIST
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Victory Baptist Church
29855 Eldorado Farm rd
CharlottE hall, md 20659
301-884-8503
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sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss

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My Own Religion
By Kimberly Alston
Contributing Writer
As an artist, who has been living out his passion
for making music since the age of seven, Von Tae is
both a singer and a songwriter who has made himself
known through websites such as Twitter, YouTube and
the like.
Growing up in foster care from an early age, Von
Tae is no stranger to struggles and hard times. His first
album, Broken Boundaries of Existence, released
those struggles in an open forum, as it was focused on
the emotions from living in the program. Von Tae is
set to release his sophomore promo album, My Own
Religion independently, through his website, on Jan.
21. He said that this album will focus on the bottled up
emotions from living under someone elses thoughts
and opinions while in the foster care system as well
as from others that didnt believe that he could achieve
his goals.
Growing up, Von Tae was always surrounded by
music. He feels as though that passion may have been
in his blood as he has found that several members of
his family, including his grandmother, who was a part
of a female singing group, had been involved with either singing or dancing in some way or another.
Von Tae feels as though he has evolved as both an
artist and a person. In his professional life, his music
has evolved from taking a pop/R&B type of style and
integrating some of his roots as a poet, producing more
of a hip hop influenced creation. He has tried to create
empowering music, aimed at those who may feel as
though they are less than and encourage them to live
their life and own their own destiny.
He said that there is a definite message in the music on this album, which comes across in certain songs
Photos courtesy of Von Tae
in particular. The second single, Natural Born Sinner Von Tae feels can speak to most anyone and according to him, basically says that, you cant always
been as perfect as society wants you to be, and thats
okay. In addition, the title track, My Own Religion
gives the message of, This is my life and Im going to
live it my way. He went on to say that he wanted to
know that whatever happened in his life was because
of him. If I fail, I want to know that it was because
of my decisions and not because of what someone else
wanted for me, he said.
While still a relatively new artist, Von Tae has
gotten at least some exposure as his first album, released in 2012 helped his earn a Male R&B Artist of
the Year nomination by the All Star Music Awards.
The album, Von Tae said, is very honest and
comes from a deep place. It is authentic, from the heart
and self-written. Its bigger than me, I want everyone
to be liberated. My Own Religion will be released
Jan. 21, solely on Von Taes official website as a free
download. For more information, visit www.theofficialvontae.com
A Festival of One Acts

By Kimberly Alston
Contributing Writer
The Delaplane Performing Arts Center Mount St.
Marys University will host the 2014 Maryland Community Theatre Festival on Jan. 17 through the 19. The
festival will feature several performances written and
acted out by various members of the community.
One such member is Kay Poiro, who wrote the play
Slick Dame which will be performed during session

two of the festival. Slick Dame follows the story of a
husband and wife on Valentines Day, that are continually interrupted by their children. Poiro said that the
play, a comedy, was written in only about three hours
and is a comedy that was, inspired by a coat rack, as
a prop that she wrote around.
Poiro has had plays performed all over the United
States and every continent except Africa and South
America.
The
Deleplane
Performing
Arts
Center is located at 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road in
Emmitsburg,. Tickets are $15 per person. There
are three sessions that encompass the festival, approximately one per day. For more information, call
301-447-5308
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Thursday, Jan. 16
Anthony Kearns
Severna Park High School (60 Robinson Rd,
Severna Park) 7:30 p.m.
Swamp Candy
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd,
Dowell) 8 p.m
Comedy Night
DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road,
California) 8:30 p.m.
B&B Express
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road,
Hollywood)
Friday, Jan. 17
Musician Protection Program
Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Three Amigoes
Chiefs (44584 Tall Timbers Rd Tall Timbers
) - 8 to 11 p.m.
Lissie & Brian
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd,
Dowell) 8 p.m
Pounding Sand
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz
Band
Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue,
North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Miles of Clever
The Tavern (4975 St Leonard Rd, St Leonard) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Black Friday
Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne
Neck Road, Leonardtown) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Motown at Night
Hollywood)
The Winstons Trio
Hollywood)
Sunday, Jan. 19
Blues Concert
Parish Hall of St. Pauls Episcopal Church
(25 Church St, Prince Frederick) 2 to 3:30
p.m.
D.J. Dogg
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 20
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Now Arriving
SpriNg
LAwN & pAtio
FurNiture
At outlet
Discount
pricing
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Jim Bennett Motown Live
Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green
Boulevard, White Plains) 7 to 10 p.m.
Open Mic
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 2 p.m. to
2 a.m.
John Shaw
The Tavern (4975 St Leonard Rd, St Leonard, MD 20685) 6 to 9 p.m.
The County Times is always looking for more local

talent to feature! To submit art or band information
for our entertainment section, e-mail info@
somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar
listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our
Thursday publication.
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62. About aviation
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31. Ancient Greek City of SW Italy
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Wanderings
of anAimless
Min
35 Years
Already?
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
Yes, I just received that highly anticipated, yet highly dreaded notification: Its time to plan for our 35th high
school reunion! Oh No!!!! Its this year? Really? I wrote
back on the facebook post that I must not have been paying attention and I meant that.
Marilynda, our reunion coordinator, is organized
and on the ball. She has already set the date for the planning meeting at the end of the month. Everyone sounds
ready. Well if this doesnt kick start diet mode into action I dont know what will. Ive already started drinking
more water when I think I feel hungry. What about my
hair?! And I am a bit lumpier and bumpier now than I was
five years ago but I am who I am. All I can hope is that
we have low lighting and lots of pre-dinner cocktails.
As our Surrattsville High School archivist; the
keeper of all things paper and photographic no matter
how trivial or small, except for the actual Great Class
of 65s winning basketball, I usually bring some sort of
display. Our class specific reunion display wont be 30
feet long like the All Class Reunion display. I may not
bring anything to display. I think it was the 20th reunion
that we had at The Colony South Hotel in Clinton where
it took me so long to set up the display and then show
curious classmates memorabilia that I missed the dinner.
I went back to my seat and the $50 plate full of food was
gone! Id like to be able to enjoy the night.
Our 30th reunion was held in a hall in Annapolis,
and was a fun night of dancing and catching up. My husband wanted to dance more than I did which is very
unusual. We blended two years at that reunion so we
had 78 graduates plus our 79 grads. I dont know why
I was so scared to dance I think it was because the
upperclassmen/women were there and I was in frozen
mode upperclassmen are still the people you look up
to. I was fairly shy in high school, and didnt talk a whole
lot. I had my best friends and a group of friends that I did
things with. My husband finds it so hard to believe that
I didnt talk a lot then. I tell him its his fault for always
asking me whats on my mind. I knew he wouldnt really
want to know.
I run into so many people from school here in St.
Marys County, and our surrounding counties that the reunion wont be too surprising. And of course, with facebook, you get to know what people are doing through the
newsfeed. I did embarrass myself at Berts Diner a week
or so ago by asking someone if they were so and so from
Surrattsville. All four people just laughed and never really answered me. I wont ask anyone again I suppose.
I took a circuitous route through high school, another one through my college years, and an even more
circuitous route to where I am today. Ive earned every
lump and bump, every pound, and the right to look back
at who I was in each stage with compassion, understanding, and gratefulness for all that was good. The trick now
is to feel that same way about who I am today and to
enjoy and understand this time in my lifeand of course
to dance, no matter who will see.
To each new years adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby
Oppermann
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Book Review
The Invention of Wings

by Sue Monk Kidd
c.2013, Viking $27.95 / $32.95 Canada 373 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer
OW contributor
Your best friend has been all a-flutter about
something lately.
You havent seen much of her, in fact. Shes
been sticking close to her nest but thats okay.
Next time you get together, itll be just like you
were never apart.
Thats the way a long-time friendship is: no
matter how much you dont see one another, you
know your friend is somewhere and, as in the new
novel The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk
Kidd, shell come flying when you need her.
Eleven-year-old Sarah Grimk did not want to
own a human.
Already at that age, she understood that it
was wrong to have slaves but Mother insisted. The
Grimks were one of Charlestons finest families.
It would be unseemly for a proper young lady
to be without her own handmaid. So for Sarahs
birthday, Mother gave her Hetty, also known as
Handful.
For most of her nine years, Handful figured
shed be a seamstress like her mauma, but it wasnt
to be. After she was given to Miss Sarah, she was
told that she was to sleep outside Miss Sarahs
bedroom, like a personal servant would do. But
most nights, Handful crept away to Mauma, where
she listened to stories of her granny-mauma, and
laid beneath quilts that gave her dreams of flight.
Though Sarah tried to give Handful her freedom, it wasnt allowed by law so she did the next
best thing: she taught Handful to read, which was
also illegal. They would both be punished for it:

Handful, by lash and Sarah, by banishment from
her fathers library. It was the final straw for Sarah, who suddenly understood that she would never
become a lawyer like her brothers.
No, society was where Sarah belonged,
though she thought it dreadful. Once she entered a
world of dances and parties, she rarely saw Handful. Sarah didnt need a handmaid any more and
Mother was happy to have Handful back. Handful
had become quite the seamstress.
But Handful had also found life outside the
homestead walls, sneaking out as much as she
could - though if caught, punishment would be
swift and harsh but she wasnt afraid. They could
own her body. They would never own her mind.
Sweeping, reaching, and maybe just a tad too
long, The Invention of Wings is one of those
books that pulls you into another world and makes
you believe.
Thats because, as youll learn by reading
the authors notes, Sue Monk Kidd based a lot of
this novel on reality. Yes, there really was a Sarah
Grimke, about whom Kidd says she wanted to
write a thickly imagined story. She succeeds
at that endeavor by adding Handful and her mauma. The anger that bubbles just beneath these two
characters lives, the hopes they harbor and the
plotting they do makes this book what it is.
And what it is, is near-perfect. For book clubs
and Saturday afternoons, bedtime and lunchtime,
if youre looking for the years first great novel,
here you go. The Invention of Wings absolutely
soars.
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