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Pollards family was visibly saddened during the hearing and outside the courtroom had to be kept apart from Carter After pleading guilty to supporters. second-degree murder, Andrew The victims father Antonio Carter returned to court to reNathanial Pollard Sr. confronted ceive a 30-year prison sentence. Carter in the courtroom, saying Carter shot and killed Antohe wanted revenge against the nio Nathanial Pollard Jr. at a Lexmurderer of his son. ington Park apartment around 3 Andrew Carter He called Carter a coward a.m. on Aug. 28, 2010 when Polwho has taken my child. lard and four other men showed up. He didnt deserve what happened to Judge Graydon S. McKee, visiting from Prince Georges County, said Carters long him, Pollard Sr. said. Id have gladly taken record of criminal activity, both in and out of that bullet for him. His son was an expecting father and was jail since he was 12 years old, showed that he doing well working at a food service job at St. was essentially incorrigible. The defendants pre-sentencing investi- Marys College, according to Pollard Sr. Pollard Sr. warned McKee that he should gation was one of the most disturbing invesenact swift justice. tigations, McKee said of his 45-year career. What you dont do, I will, Pollard Sr. Carter said during Mondays sentencing hearing that he believed the men were there said. Thats a promise, this court systems to attack him at the behest of his girlfriends given him enough breaks. Shamika Ramirez Ford, mother of Cartex-boyfriend who is currently in prison. He said he shot the gun he had borrowed ers 22-month old daughter said, Andrew did from an acquaintance and that it happened to not mean for things to happen this way. He hit Pollard, with whom Carter neither knew felt like he was in a situation where he had to defend himself. nor had issues. Although chastised several times for I knew these guys didnt come to talk, he said, apologizing to Pollards family for speaking directly to the defendant, Pollard Sr. said in open court, All Im thinking about what transpired that morning. Pollard died of a single gunshot to is revenge. I pray Im not around when the the head through his eye, according to system frees you. You should pray the same thing. prosecutors. In the courtroom, shouting matches broke out between Pollards family members guyleonard@countytimes.net and Carters supporters.
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Local Clerks Force Judiciary to Form a Policy

St. Marys Clerks Refuse to Perform Same Sex Marriages
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A spokesperson for the Maryland judiciary said she had not heard of any court clerks refusing to perform the same-sex marriages other than those in St. Marys County. In the wake of refusals, the state court system, specifically the section that deals with the duties of court clerks, is formulating a policy to govern the performance of same sex marriage ceremonies, officials said this week. The judiciary is working on the problem and it is unknown if it will propose a solution soon, according to Terri Bolling, spokesperson. Theyre meeting to come up with guidance for clerks and also to form a policy. We do have adequate staff to perform same-sex marriages, Bolling said. Given the controversial nature of the new law that legalized same-sex marriage in Maryland, Clerk of the Circuit Court Joan Williams is confident she made the right decision by disallowing the clerks who refuse to perform same-sex marriages because of their religious beliefs to perform any marriage ceremonies. I just believe I cant have them picking and choosing, Williams said. If they wont do some they cant do any. As of last week there had been no weddings scheduled at the courthouse in Leonardtown, same-sex or otherwise, but the applications for such weddings were available as of Jan. 2, Williams said, adding she has enough court clerks to perform the same-sex ceremonies. They will take place according to the law, Williams said. So far she has not reprimanded clerks who have declined to perform the same sex ceremonies. Bolling said reprimands could be considered natural for any employees who did not fulfill their assigned duties but that was left up to their immediate supervisors. I understand that its very controversial. I had to make the best decision I could and I think I made it for my office. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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COUNTY NEWS County Administrator John Savich Dies

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer John Savich, county administrator since 2007 and a long time county employee, died Monday evening. St. Marys County Commissioners President Francis Jack Russell made the announcement at Tuesdays commissioners meeting. Savich had been on extended leave for several months battling medical issues, returning briefly last year before leaving again. In his absence the head of the Human Resources Department, Sue Sabo, has been working as the acting county administrator. He was a great county administrator, were saddened by his loss, said County Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great Mills). Hired in 2001 as countys Director Economic and Community Development, Savich became the county administrator in March 2007. He was known for his keen attention to detail during the daily operations of county government and kept a careful watch on the fiscal health of government operations. Donna Sasscer, who is the agricultural and seafood specialist with the county, said Savich facilitated economic development employees who were having problems obtaining resources their various programs needed. Savichs contacts were always helpful in helping them get their jobs done, she said. He was a good boss, he allowed us to do our jobs, Sasscer said. He would go to bat for us. As director of economic development, Savichs reputation included building strong contacts with Naval Air Station Patuxent River and aiding the base in completing its mission here. He immediately saw the importance of the navy base, said former county commissioner Daniel Raley of Great Mills. The naval air station and defense contractors associated with it make up 80 percent of the countys economy. Raley said Savich demonstrated strong performance in his roles as economic development director and county administrator. He was good at dealing with various people in the county, Raley said. One of Savichs particular achievements was to strengthen ties between commissioners and the Board of Education especially on budget issues. When Savich helped elected leaders talk about fiscal issues the debate over them became much smoother, when he was not there things did not go as well, Raley said. He will be missed, Raley said. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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State Commission Rules On Smart Meters

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Maryland Public Service Commission has ruled that residents do not have to allow the installation of so-called smart meters, which emit radio waves that allow meter readers to simply drive by their homes to assess power consumption rates. The commission stated that until it can have further deliberations on two key issues; about whether customers can retain their older meters or switch to a smart meter that operates without RF band type transmissions, its order from earlier this spring stands. Until such time as we decide which option will be available to customers and the specific costs that will be associated with that option, our May 25, 2012 interim order remains in effect, and those ratepayers that have previously informed their utility that they do not wish to receive a smart meter need not take any additional action at this time, the commission stated in their Jan. 7 ruling. After we ultimately determine the nature of the opt-out and its associated costs, all ratepayers will have the opportunity to provide their utility with their final decision. The commission also stated in their ruling that ratepayers would likely have to incur the costs of switching to any new technology that was not capable of radio frequency transmission. Part of the commissions ongoing deliberations will be to ascertain just what those costs could be, both for ratepayers and to utilities to not switch over to the technology. The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), along with other large-scale providers, was planning on wide spread use of smart meters as a more efficient means of gauging power consumption across the grid and possibly reducing its overall operating costs. Where we stand right now is that we have filed our petition to implement AMI [advanced metering infrastructure] technology with the Public Service Commission, said SMECO spokesman Tom Dennison, adding that the utility opposed the option to decline the technology, saying that the benefits of the system can only be realized if the technology is implemented with all customers. These devices are safe, they will help with our reliability by allowing us to pinpoint outages, Dennison said. But opponents of smart meter technology created a substantial uproar against their use and what they claimed was a forced installation policy. They also stated their belief that radio frequency emissions might have adverse health consequences to residents because they would be in such close proximity to the radiation. Proponents of the technology testified that the radiation from the meters was of the non-ionizing type, meaning it was harmless to humans, and the commission could not find convincing evidence that there was a substantial health risk. Although we have not found convincing evidence that smart meters pose any health risks to the public at large, we acknowledge a good-faith belief on the part of some ratepayers to the contrary, the ruling stated. The commission was also not convinced of opponents claims that smart meter installation put homes at increased risk of fires despite media reports from Pennsylvania that the Pennsylvania Electric Company was delaying its rollout of the meters because of the very same problems, the ruling stated. The commission stated in their ruling that the meters to be installed in Maryland were of a different type than those in Pennsylvania. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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COUNTY NEWS State Legislative Session: Guns, Gas, Wind Gusts

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Since the states revenues projections are the best they have been in several years many lawmakers believe gun control, gas taxes and windmills will be the contentious issues addressed during the 2013 legislative session. In the wake of the elementary school shooting in Connecticut that claimed 26 lives, some lawmakers may call for a ban on assault weapons using large capacity ammunition magazines. A task force report has come out with recommendations to curb gun violence. One proposal is to restrict access to firearms to the mentally ill who make violent threats. Del. John Wood (D-29A) said that there should be protections for people who have firearms designed for sporting purposes or to protect their homes but he questioned the need to own military-style weapons. I agree with the Second Amendment but we were talking about a weapon for hunting or protecting your property, Wood said. Do we need assault weapons? I dont think so. Del. John Bohanan (D-29B) said I cant foresee any major overhaul in gun regulations this year. Most of the focus needs to be on the mental health aspect. How do you prevent them from causing things that happened like in Connecticut? Control measures would find a tough sell in the legislature, Bohanan intimated, acknowledging gun control was a highly contentious issue especially in St. Marys County where guns of all kinds are popular. Theres no doubt there will be a push [for gun control]. But theres a push on for a lot of things that never fly, Bohanan said. One of those that has yet to gain altitude in the legislature is a gas tax. Theres a lot of talk about the gas tax but I dont know that itll go anywhere, he said. Lawmakers have floated the idea of a gas tax to replenish the transportation maintenance and road building coffers of the state that have been raided in recent years to balance the budget. The gas tax idea is widely unpopular, especially in Southern Maryland. Wood said gas taxes disproportionately affect residents here because they lack mass transit options and must instead take to the roads in their vehicles. Those increased revenues in turn would be used for mass transit and other transportation projects in larger Maryland counties. The big boys always come out on the big end of the stick, Wood said. We in the rural areas put more money in the pot and get the least out of it. I wouldnt even consider it if its [tax increase] not put in the transportation trust fund and used for roads only, Wood said. But I dont think theres any intention on the part of the [OMalley] administration to put it back in. The state projects by 2018 it will not have enough revenue to maintain existing roads nor funds for new roads and projects. Transportation revenues are definitely needed, Bohanan said. Lawmakers are likely to make a push for offshore wind turbines this year, a key goal of Gov. Martin OMalleys administration, but some still believe it will pose problems for consumers who will have to pay more. Its going to cost us more money, Wood said of the turbines. We, the citizens, are footing the bill. Bohanan said, while no taxpayer money will pay for the construction wind turbines, Marylanders would be paying for alternate energy in the future. State legislators should focus on keeping education funding commensurate with the high achievement levels state public schools are producing, according to Bohanan. Education, especially in universities, is comparatively inexpensive in Maryland and is key to retaining the economic advantages the state has. The state economy reaps the benefits of college-educated residents. We have an economy that requires a highly education work force. We need to grow our own locally and statewide, Bohanan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Silence During Public Hearing on Distillery Law

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Distilleries of spirituous liquors such as whiskey are already allowed to operate in the countys rural areas but the Board of County Commissioners is considering a text amendment to the zoning ordinance that would allow for even greater activity at the alcohol production sites. As required by law, the county commissioners held a public hearing this week on the measure before scheduling a vote at a subsequent meeting. The amendment will align the countys statutes with state law to allow product testing, retail sales and events at distilleries, according to staff members with the countys Department of Land Use and Growth Management. Tours of the distilleries would also be allowed under the new text amendments. At a previous meeting the countys Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the text amendment, leaving now county commissioners to give final approval. At Tuesdays public hearing no residents spoke in favor or opposition of the amendment. Events at a distillery in the countys rural preservation district (RPD) with 50 acres of property available would be able to hold an event without seeking a permit from the planning department; however, those with less than 50 acres would have to fulfill that requirement, staff said The 50-acre rule was important because of concerns over having enough parking space for attendees. Permits issued by the planning department approving an event at a distillery would not supersede the authority of the liquor board, which as a state agency, would have the final say as to whether an event could go forward. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Flu Vaccinations Available

The flu season in the United States is off to its earliest start in a decade, and the St. Marys County Health Department would like to remind citizens to get vaccinated as soon as possible. According to officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the early nature of the cases and the predominant type of flu in circulation this year could create a severe flu season. Flu cases have been reported in 29 states, including Maryland. Influenza often peaks in January, February or even later. Fortunately, the vaccine formulated for this year is well matched to the strains of virus seen so far, and officials are urging those who have not been vaccinated to get a flu shot. Flu vaccines are designed to protect against three influenza viruses that experts predict will be the most common during the upcoming flu season. Influenza immunizations are recommended for everyone over the age of six months. It is especially important for individuals who are at high risk for complications, including; Children six months to 18 years of age; Persons 50 years of age and older; Pregnant women; Persons with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart, lung or kidney disease Persons undergoing therapy or with a condition that may weaken their immune system. Persons who care for someone in these groups should be sure to get vaccinated to avoid spreading the flu to them. This includes healthcare workers, caregivers, and daycare and school workers. More information on influenza vaccination is available on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/flu/ protect/keyfacts. Immunizations are typically offered in primary care doctors offices. The St. Marys County Health Department also offers flu vaccinations, by appointment only, for a fee of $20. Please call 301-475-4324 to schedule an appointment.
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Ridge resident Edward Bauer has published his first electronic book; it focuses on solving the mystery of the JFK assassination. While some believe sniper Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the murder, others believe in a conspiracy involving more people. This is the first book I know of to actually solve the thing, Bauer said of his work. Bauers book, titled The Final Truth, focuses on four major reasons he believes his research is conclusive. The retired computer programmer has an extensive background in marksmanship, dating back to his high school days. Unlike other published theorists, says Bauer, he knows and Bauer did much research before authoring his first e-Book, The Final understands rifle shooting. Truth. Most only know guns from of the literature convinced him, until readwhat they have heard or seen in movies. ing Case Closed. He dismisses testimonies of people Oswald did it, Bauer concluded. He claiming to recall a puff of smoke by a green acted alone. hedge. Originally he planned to find an author Bauer chuckles, Guns havent made to write the book using his research, but depuffs of smoke since the Civil War. cided to write and publish the book himself. People never credit Oswald for having The process took nearly three years. a brain, Bauer continues, noting this as his The outline became very detailed and second point. We have to credit him with specific, but writing the book was easy. the ability to make contingency plans. His unconscious and conscious mind Bauer believes authors and theorists of worked together to the complete the book, previous works he has read fail to credit Os- Bauer explained. wald with an educated plan and thought-out I would sit down and the words just escape route. came out, he said, explaining it was still a His book looks at the situation in Os- long process Bauer says he wrote 10 difwalds shoes. ferent drafts. By analyzing everything through OsOne morning in the spring of 2010, he walds eyes, a former marine who believed woke up and everything became clear to in Marxism of the Soviet Union, it is clear him, then his real work began. to understand why he committed the attack, The e-Book is available for purchase at says Bauer. thefinaltruth.net. The preface, intro and first His experience editing film and tape two chapters are free. The rest of the book allowed Bauer to analyze the sequence of costs is $20. events from a unique standpoint as well. Bauer has extensive experience in alexpanos@countytimes.net broadcast production, a subject he majored in during college, and produced a series of tapes on resolving Signs conflict situations for Banners St. Marys County. Wall Wraps Knowledge of film editing is critical Logo Design to solving the mys- Vehicle Wraps tery, he said. Bauer has read many differ- Decals/ Stickers ent books on the JFK Custom Clothing assassination, a topic that has fascinated Trade Show Design him for years. However none Mention This Card And Recieve 10% Off Your Order! Limit 1 Per Customer
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Police: Drive-by Shooting a Hoax

Lt. David Yingling, with the sheriffs office Bureau of Criminal Investigations, revealed little about the ongoing investigation into the shooting, saying detectives are following up multiple leads in the case. Community concerns caused detectives to move quickly to investigate the case eventually showing it was a false report. There was a significant neighborhood concern over the shooting, Yingling said. We wanted them to know it was not a random drive by shooting. Information from the criminal investigations bureau stated that charges are pending against the juvenile, dependent upon the investigation of the States Attorneys Office. guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local investigators say that initial reports of a drive-by shooting in the Westbury neighborhood in Great Mills was a false report made by a teenager who shot himself with a gun. Detectives initially reported three teenagers were walking in the West Westbury neighborhood when a car drove up to them and someone fired shots at them. One of the alleged victims, a 15-year-old, suffered a wound and was treated at a nearby hospital for non-life threatening injuries. But during a follow up investigation detectives found that the victim had shot himself while holding the gun and made the false report to cover the negligent discharge.
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Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Retires

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Starting as a teacher at Park Hall Elementary School in 1987, Linda Dudderar, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, retired Jan. 1 following over two decades of work in St. Marys County Public Schools. During her tenure with the school system, the classroom has evolved to utilize technology and common core curriculum to help keep every child on track. Two years after she started teaching at Park Hall, she became the assistant principal at Benjamin Banneker, before her promotion to principal in 1991, where she served until 2002. Then, after a year as principal at Carver Elementary, Dudderar joined the school systems administrative staff as director of elementary instruction. Superintendent Michael Martirano awarded her the lead academic offices role in 2005 Chief Academic Officer. Jeff Maher, director of learning and professional development, worked closely with Dudderar from day one. Shes one of the most child-centered people with who I have worked, Maher said. Its going to be a big loss. Maher believes Dudderar leaves a lasting legacy, and her presence will be felt in terms of what she meant to the community. Dudderar will be in and out of the office over the next few weeks, wrapping things up and helping to ease the transition, said Beverly Dahlstrom, the public information officer and assistant to the superintendent. Its bitter sweet for us, Dahlstrom said of Dudderars departure, noting the staff is happy she now gets to enjoy some free time and family, but disappointed she has left. According to Dahlstrom, the position will not be filled until early July and other administrators are shifting around work and duties to help pick up the slack. The job will be posted in the coming months, and it has yet to be determined if it will be an out of county hire
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Tech Center Alters Courses

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Courses have been added, deleted and modified at the Forrest Center for Technology, it was announced yesterday at The Board of Education meeting. Sculpture through welding, landscape design, sheet metal design and fabrication, geographic information systems, and sales management and entrepreneurship will not be offered next year. They were elective courses students are not taking, said Jeff Maher, director of learning and professional development. Some of the discontinued courses are being eliminated due to lack of interest, while others have experienced title changes to meet new requirements. The center is adding three new courses principles of arts, nutrition and carpentry to its course list and nine courses have been tweaked and renamed to align with new course requirements. These changes were made to get courses approved at the state level, Maher said. We wont do anything that really changes beyond enhancing curriculum. A new web design course enhances the already existing programs offered at the tech center, Maher said. The presentation to the board yesterday will be open for public discussion at the next board meeting before being finalized. No changes to curriculum concerning common core subjects math, science and reading will be made for before the 2014-15 school year. Maher does not see any conflict with the suggestions announced this week. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Legislators Learn about Educators Concerns

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Education Associations of St. Marys and Calvert counties presented topics involving public funding dollars of private schools, forced teacher unions, pensions and state funding during this years annual legislative breakfast. Dels. John Bohanan (D-St.Marys), John F. Wood Jr (D-St. Marys, Charles), Mark Fisher (R- Calvert) and Anthony ODonnell (R-Calvert, St. Marys) had conflicting opinions on topics presented to them by the unions, but agreed on the BOAST system, which helps fund private and parochial schools. BOAST gives a state tax credit for donations to private and parochial schools. The union is against the policy, saying it takes away from money that should be used for public schools. We are doing more with less, and taking home less compensation, said NEA Director Steven Brooks. ODonnell, meanwhile, feels the schools get a bargain because parents with kids in private schools are paying taxes but not using the school. Private schools take pressure off the public school system by providing materials, buildings and services that would require additional funding, he said. Fisher said while students in St. Marys and Calvert counties are fortunate to be in a remarkable school system, there are many kids that grow up in areas where private school is the best option. Ill always help the private schools in some part, echoed Wood.
Photo by Alex Panos State Legislators John Bohanan, left, Johnny Wood, Mark Fisher and Tony ODonnell take questions from St. Marys and Calvert County educators.
Melissa Kiernan, legislative co-chair for EASMC, urged the panel to agree with mandated teacher unions, claiming 85 percent of teachers are currently funding benefits 100 percent of teachers are receiving. Speaking on behalf of Roy Dyson (DSt.Marys, Calvert, Charles), Bohanan supports mandated labor unions while Wood, Fisher and ODonnell oppose. While in favor of mandated labor unions, Bohanan warned the recent pushback against unions seen in Michigan could happen in Maryland. I dont believe in saying you have to join, Wood said. If youve got a good program, theyll join. Fisher said Maryland is different in all regions. What is best for one area might not be best for another.
That to me is whats best for the children, he said of keeping teachers options open. Dennis Mooney, Calvert Education Association vice-president, asked if the delegates will continue to ensure the counties meet state requirements on school maintence. State mandates are the wrong way to go on decisions in local school systems, ODonnell said. It should be made by local officials. Fisher believes a state can only succeed by boosting the economy, and it can only grow by convincing people to move, work
and retire in Maryland. Growing our economy grows job security, he said. The union wants pensions to continue to be paid by local governments, and out of their budget line. Bohanan said pension changes were necessary, while the other three members were in agreement with the teacher unions. We could not afford to continue to [pay] the rates we are doing. It would have come the classroom. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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The Dream is Over

By Kimberly Manns Contributing Writer After 15 years of servicing and dressing the residents of Southern Maryland, the trending, glitzy, shop in the heart of Leonardtown known as Colleens Dream is saying good-bye to the loyal customers of St. Marys County. pieces and items like the vast array of collectables, Civil War clothing, 1970s dresses displayed in Colleens Dream. The consignment shop, a concept suggested by their mom was named after their mentor Colleen and expanded to include new contemporary furniture and gifts. The inside of this unique shop is as fun and eccentric as the clothes and collectables themselves. Entering the shop is a retro world experience. Jane loves vintage clothing with her favorite of all being the JackieO or 60s era. Of the many good times throughout the fifteen years in business, Jane says that most memorable was recently during the closing. One of the Colleens first cosigners cried when she heard it was going out of business. Jane recalls, She made me want to cry too. Jane admits that it is time to do other things; although, she and her sister will still continue to pull vintage items for the love of doing so, the dream is over. Residents may catch this gem before it shuts its doors for the final time. Jane says they are clearing out everything between 30 to 50 percent off and the sister partners will have a private event for cosigners and longtime customers leading up to the closing Feb. 16.
Photos By Stephanie Scott Colleens Dream is a vintage clothing and accessory store located on Fenwick Street just off the Square in Leonardtown.
Colleens Dream has a large selection of vintage mens and womens clothing that varies in styles and textiles.
What started as a small clothing store in the back of a retail space, evolved into a high-end vintage consignment shop filling the entire building at this historic Leonardtown location. When sisters Carol and Jane opened Colleens Dream in 1997 they opened a small shop in back of an antique store built during the business renaissance of the city. Here they bought and sold vin-
tage clothing while Colleen, their family friend and neighbor showed the girls the ropes. This seemed to start as a family adventure as they attended thrift stores, yard and, estate sales looking for hidden treasures. Carol was the trendy and Jane was the glitzy, according to Jane. Together they made a great team taking trips to New York, shopping for the right
Grapevine Antiques Snags 1st Place in Holiday Display Contest

Grapevine Antiques is the first place winner of the Lexington Park Business and Community Associations fourth annual Holiday Display Contest. We are so thrilled, exclaimed Helen Newell who, along with her husband Ken, owns and operates Grapevine Antiques located on Tulagi Place. Newell gave a large measure of credit for this years winning display to Troy Meister, a vendor at Grapevine Antiques. We received a ton of compliments from customers on our holiday decorations both inside and outside of the shop. 2012 was an excellent year for our business and winning this contest is just a great way to kick off the New Year, she said. Grapevine Antiques design featured an oversized polar bear, donning Santas hat, relaxing in an antique rocker surrounded by coco-filled tea sets and other vintage memorabilia. Meisters handcrafted garlands and wreaths decorated the posts and cornice fronting the business dressing up the entire block. Pet Salon was this years second place contest winner, improving their third place showing in last years contest. The owners of Pet Salon, located at 21640 Great Mills Road, added even more holiday pizazz to this years display. To market their pet grooming business, Mr. and Mrs. Oh created a display of cats and dogs outlined in twinkling holiday lights sitting next to a wheelbarrow overflowing with poinsettias. Garlands circled the poles, awnings and entrance to the Salon. The Ohs expressed their excitement and appreciation for the second place win over the steady buzz of clippers, while expertly grooming two pooches. This years honorable mention goes to Kennys Flowers and Gifts. Kennys is a well-established and highly successful business located on Great Mills Road. Julie Pitt, owner of Kennys Flowers and Gifts, maintains a tradition of decorating the companys windows to accentuate holidays throughout the year. We nearly double the number of participants in this years contest, stated Sharon McLeod-Hare, chairman of the Business Associations holiday display contest and manager of the newly opened Comfort Inn and Suites on Three Notch Road. Everyone really appreciates the added attention for Lexington Park and this is simply a great way for local businesses to share the holiday spirit with the surrounding community. I hope we can sign up even more businesses for next years contest. Chairman of the association Mark Pinekenstein explained, The Lexington Park Business and Community Associations mission is to promote business growth in the community surrounding the base. Weve received tremendous support
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for each new activity, such as last years parade and the Twilight Taste held this past fall. Lexington Parks comeback is defying the naysayers, and anyone who wants to be a part of the communitys growing success is encouraged to participate. The winners of this years Holiday Display Contest will be honored at the Jan.
9 meeting of the Lexington Park Business and Community Association. The association meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall of the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department. For more information about the association, call the Community Development Corporation at 301-863-7700.
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Volunteers Paid in Six Figures

As the Project Director of the first Southern Maryland Dental Mission of Mercy, and as this year comes to and end, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments and to thank so many. This year we were able to help almost 700 people that were in need. None of this could have been accomplished without the support of people like you. We had an outstanding group of more than 600 professionals and lay volunteers to help others in the Southern Maryland area. Volunteers are paid in six figures S-M-I-LE-S. Heres to all those volunteers who believe in all work and no pay. Volunteers dont get paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. The Mission of Mercy could not have been accomplished without businesses and members of the community who supported us in so many ways such as monetary donations, in kind donations, food, supporters of our fund raisers and especially St. Marys County Public Schools. I sincerely thank each of you for your dedication to those in the community who were in need of our help and for coming fourth to be on our team. To quote Winston Churchill, We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Thank you and I look forward to working with you on the next Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy to be held in 2014. Garner D. Morgan, D.D.S. Mechanicsville
Act Differently to Make a Difference

According to NBC Politics, four months ago Congress had a 12 percent approval rating, and by some estimates, after the fiscal cliff fight, could go to near zero approval rating. Four months ago was approximately 2 months prior to the election. So my question to the American people is how or better yet, why did Americans put the same folks in office? Some 90 percent of Congress members who ran for re-election in 2012 got reelected. Do you not consider your Congressman part of the problem or does everyone think their Congressman is in the 12 percent? According to NBC Politics, experts say that because the ratings have been so poor for so long, members of Congress are no longer fazed by the publics overall disapproval. Let me repeat this, members of Congress are no longer fazed by the publics overall disapproval! It is very plain and simple why we vote these same individuals in office. We are voting for what is good for us today but judge or rate on actions affecting tomorrow. We vote for what is good for us now and we speak in terms of what we want for our kids and grand kids. We cannot have it both ways. If we want a different tomorrow, we must act differently today. The Congress that we reelected is the Congress that is bringing home the bacon, fixing the roads, funding education, helping the poor, extending unemployment, giving Federal workers raises, etc., essentially buying their way through term after term, but they are also the ones causing our debt. I agree that some of money spent is needed but we all know that much of this is the debt that is putting our children and grand childrens future in jeopardy. Much of the debt is pork barrel spending, and the online edition of A Glossary of Political Economy Terms by Dr. Paul M. Johnson of Auburn University definition of pork barrel spending is the appropriations of public funds by Congress (or other legislative assemblies) for projects that do not serve the interests of any large portion of the country's citizenry but are nevertheless vigorously promoted by a small group of legislators because they will pump outside taxpayers' money and resources into the local districts these legislators represent. Successful promotion of such pork-barrel legislation (often through skillful logrolling) very likely to get the legislator re-elected by his constituents. Logrolling, according to the same book, is the practice common in the U.S. Congress and in many other legislative assemblies in which two (or more) legislators agree for each to trade his vote on one bill he cares little about in exchange for the other's vote on a bill that is personally much more important to him. Logrolling is especially common when the legislators are relatively free of control by their national party leaders and are trying to secure votes for bills that will concentrate sizable benefits on their own home districts while spreading most of the costs out over taxpayers in the rest of the country. Local projects such as federally funded dams, bridges, highways, housing projects, VA hospitals, job-training centers, military bases and the like are often pushed through by logrolling. Year after year the American deficit grows larger while Republican and Democrat lawmakers blame each other and the President as long as he is from the other party. There is no more incentive for them to work together for the benefit of the American people as we all know they are looking out only for themselves. They are the ones that look like super heroes when they come to your town when they are showing off something they have done, which by the way cost your kids and grand kids, but because it is good for you at this time, you think they are great and cant wait to go to the polls to vote for them again to show your support. I dont know about you, but I have worked my entire working life after my kids were born, for my kids. I want to leave them with something that will help them through the hard times and I will continue to do so and if that means giving up a little now for their benefit later, than thats what I will choose to do. If you agree with me, lets start the process to remove those in office that are unfazed by yours and my overall disapproval rating and remind them that used to work for us. Jimmy Hayden Leonardtown
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Name New School After Local Hero

I never knew Walter Francis Duke. I do remember my father saying that his old friend, Col. Duke, had lost his son, Walter, in the war and his body was not found. The recent story in The Enterprise reminded St. Marys Countians of his brief and tragic life. He was born and raised in Leonardtown, attended St. Marys Academy High School. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force before the United States declared war on Japan in December 1941. He then transferred to our Air Force and was eventually stationed in India. He became an ace pilot, shooting down eighteen known Japanese planes. He was reported missing in action over the jungles of Burma, his airplane and body never found. After nearly seventy years, it appears his aircraft and remains have been located. If it is proven to be him, he will be returned to Leonardtown for services and burial in the old St. Aloysius cemetery, adjoining the Hayden Farm, the future site of our new elementary school. When I was reading the fine article in the enterprise, there was a whisper in my ear; This should be the name of the new school. Capt. Duke is a favorite son of St. Marys County, a true hero of World War II and a wonderful patriot who paid the ultimate price in defending our country. He was a young man of great courage and foresight and a true role model for all students of St. Marys County. This is the stuff of legends and movies. When I review my life on this earth, I hope that I might have made the decisions of Capt. Duke. The timing of the location of the remains of Capt. Dukes body and his eventual burial in the cemetery only a few yards from the new school is not a coincidence. The whisper in my ear is now a shout. Please name the new school for Capt. Walter Francis Duke. Robert Steele Pogue Bushwood, Md.
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Libraries Are About Learning, Not Books

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Since her first day as a librarian, current St. Marys County Library Director Kathleen Riefs focus has been encouraging learning from birth to old age. Fresh out of college in 1972, she took the first job opening that came her way. I kind of fell into it, she said of her joining the Baltimore County library system, and I fell in love with it. Rief had no idea she would one day be in her fourth decade as a librarian. She had found her life calling working with children, and utilizing the power of the library to help children succeed. What drives me professionally, she explained, is the impact a library can have on young children before they start school. She has been vital to the initiative known as Every Child Ready to Read, which teaches parents activities and lessons to work with their young children before starting school. The library recently released the second edition of the program according to Rief brain development of a child happens before beginning pre-school. Teaching them early, she said, eliminates the learning gap setting up the child for success entering school. Its the librarys mission to lead that conversation in the community, Rief said. Another program implemented during Riefs tenure is the My First Library Card. Designed with the help of defense contractor BAE, the card is specially made for young children to get them excited about being a member at the local library. My vision of that is that will go to the [keepsake] album of the families, she said. Rief changed the Words on Wheels program a book delivery service from parttime to full-time, with more focus on delivering books to children at local daycare centers. The program takes place multiple times each month and hosts a story-time segment with kids before leaving. Volunteers now bring materials to nursing homes and homebound people as part of the Words on Wheels program. In 2010, Governor Martin OMalley appointed Rief, because of her work with children, to be the library representative of the state Early Childhood Advisory Council. She has gotten the ball rolling on a local chapter of the early childhood council; the group will begin implementing programs within the next several months. Over the course of her nearly 10 years in St. Marys County, after coming over from being Library Director of Wicomico County, she has been at the helm of a transforming community resource. She decided to make the move to St. Marys after nine years in Wicomico, after the county on the Eastern Shore experienced a significant property tax. When you have that type of artificial cap on a main funding source, its like beating your head against a brick wall, Rief said, noting she saw potential in St. Marys County. The library system here in Marylands first county now consists of more than books. The system has become big on technology under Reif. The library website has become more interactive, allowing patrons to reserve books, utilize databases and pay fines online. Inside all three libraries Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park self-checkout has proven to be convenient and efficient as well. The libraries now feature computers, eBooks, study rooms and classes to train community members how to use all the new technology tools and resources. Last year, she recalled, people were coming in to the library with unopened electronic book readers with no idea how to use them. Currently two of the six major publish-
Photos by Frank Marquart Rief, library staff and volunteers have been implementing technology since her first day on the job.
Susan Clifton, left and Sue Gibbs converse with Rief.
ing companies allow libraries to purchase eBooks. In a September study, Rief observed that nine of the top 13 New York Times bestsellers are not available electronically to the libraries. As a member of the national American Library Association, she is actively working on the issue and encourages the public to put pressure on publishers to allow them access; it remains a top priority to obtain eBook access for all six major publishers. Rief will soon attend an American Library Association national conference to discuss what needs to be done for a resolution she has been a member of the group, focusing on the public sector, since 1975 and served as the director of the Public Libraries Association from 2005 until 2007. The association is just one of many organizations Rief is involved with. On the local level, Rief is a member of the Local Management Board, Leonardtown Rotary, Early Childhood Team, St. Marys Historical Society and the Board of Literacy Council. I think the only way to understand the community is to get involved, not sitting in this office, she said of her decision to take part in many local groups and organizations her job does not require her to. My philosophy is the librarian is here to serve the community, and its spreading to the branch managers. She concluded, in order to pick prominent programs she has to know what is on the publics mind. A number of ideas come to Rief from members of the community, staff and people from other areas of the country. Theyre the ones coming to me with ideas, Rief clarified. I need to have an engaged, energetic staff.
The library is able to thrive in this county, Rief believes, through relationships built with the school system and other businesses in the community. She noted elected state and local officials show they understand the importance of the library system and work with them. They help in a large way to add a number of programs to the library system, she said. Friends of the Library have increased their services from small book sales to a three-day annual event at the county fairgrounds. The Southern Maryland Library Association provides databases, purchases eBooks and processes all materials. Rief has a clear focus for the future of the St. Marys County Public Library system. The libraries need more space. After a study in 2007, it was determined the county needs to double its library space. Room is needed to install computer labs and study rooms. Rief hopes to eventually expand the Leonardtown Library and add another in the Wildewood area. She is working towards getting the libraries open seven days a week. Of course, Rief stated, it is important to continue hiring motivated and well-trained staff in order to continue generating new ideas. More technology is on the way in the near future including digital camera classes and a mobile technology information unit. Were just going to become more of a learning portal, Rief said of the librarys future. Our mission is not books. Our mission is learning. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Beating The Winter Blues

By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com It seems everyone wishes to be healthy, and many want to be physically fit, but is it just a thought that crosses your mind or is it a life goal? Do you lack the determination and drive it takes to make changes? Do you view health as a destination, or a journey? Fitness is a state of health and physical measurement. It is a word easier spelled than it is achieved. Its meaning is also greatly misunderstood. Optimal health is a lifetime journey and not a destination. Your body chemistry is always changing and your bodys requirements to maintain health adjust accordingly. So how can you fine tune your lifestyle and stay inspired to stay on track? It all begins with the mind. Everything you are and will be is mental and emotional before it is physical. Physical expression is the last realm of expression. Stimulation is derived from what you think, so one needs to stay focused and positive. Your health journey is only obtainable if you plan, defining your goals are your starting points. There is a lot of invisible activity going on inside your body and every small adjustment you make to your lifestyle has a large impact on your fitness. So celebrate every little change and be honest about your efforts. Your journey is a long one, so be patient. Beginning the journey. First, you have to throw out your excuses: I dont have time to exercise, I dont have time to cook, I dont have money to shop smart, Its hereditary, and so on. Rid yourself of these mental blocks and consider the following laws of fitness: Quality sleep is essential. Follow your body clock as it prefers a routine sleeping habit. In general, making sure you are asleep between the hours of 11pm and 3am. Some form of exercise is needed. It doesnt have to be the gym but your body needs to move to keep your lymph system flowing. Shopping smart doesnt cost more. Take time to learn how to read product labels. Stay away from tag lines like fat free, low-fat, and lite these foods generally take out the fat and have to add flavor, usually in the form of sugar or unwanted empty calories. Be aware of the sales on fresh and frozen vegetables, stocking up when things are in season usually costs less. Replace sugary beverages like fruit juices and sodas with better choices like mineral waters, herbal teas, and vegetable juices. Staying hydrated is extremely important to the body. The slightest amount of dehydration can result in mood changes and lack of concentration. Replace your milk chocolate with organic dark chocolate [70 percent or more] and only consume it in small amounts like squares instead of bars. Be aware when you are eating from an emotional standpoint. Many times due to our emotional status we eat not because we are hungry, but because we are emotionally unhappy or upset. Learn emotional management tools to help you with this issue. Do not deprive yourself of food. Take the time to eat throughout your day. If your lifestyle has you on the run, learn to pack up some foods to take with you in the morning. Replace that fast food restaurant stop with a quick trip to a supermarket that has a salad bar. Youll have a lot more healthier choices, its still fast, and usually costs the same. Dont eat sugar when you are hungry, choose raw veggies, nuts or seeds. Make sure your diet includes adequate protein and quality fats. Dont hang on to guilt if you happen to break a law of fitness. Remember making small changes will bring large results and once you are following the laws 90% or more of the time. 2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission.
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Joyce Bondy, 64
Joyce Marie Bondy, 64 of Lexington Park, Md. died Jan. 3, 2013 at her residence. Born Oct. 5, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Walter E. Pobish and Mary C. (Nero) Pobish. Joyce is survived by her husband, Charles James Bondy; her stepson Michael Bondy of Lexington Park, Md.; and step-grandchildren, Grace, Lauren, James and Jessica Bondy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her stepson Gilbert Bondy. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 North Main Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. A Scripture service will be conducted at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Reeb Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Ravine Cemetery, Sylvania, Ohio. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Travis Buckler, Sr., 37

Travis Jason Buckler, Sr., 37, Clements, Md., peacefully passed away on Jan. 2 at Prince Georges Hospital. Travis was born Jan. 9, 1975 in Leonardtown, Md., the sixth child of Paul and Ann Buckler. Travis was self-employed, running his company, Bucklers Home Improvement and Tree Service. He enjoyed working with people and made many friends through his business. Prior to becoming self-employed, Travis worked for Carruth & Sons and Howlin Concrete as a truck driver and A-Whisco as a warehouseman and truck driver. Travis was a kind-hearted person. Little did people know, until his illness, how he contributed or helped those who were less fortunate. In his spare time, Travis did a little hunting, attended auctions, played the slots, and enjoyed spending time with family, especially his wife and son. Travis was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John Tribett of Ohio and Edna Murphy of Lexington Park, Md. and paternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Buckler. Travis leaves to cherish his precious memories his wife, Lydia Buckler and son, Travis Buckler, Jr. of Clements, Md.; his parents, Paul and Ann Buckler of Hughesville,
Md.; four brothers, Paul (Gale) Buckler, Dennis (Denice) Buckler, and Justin (Nicole) Buckler, all of Mechanicsville, Md., Ricky (Darlene) McAllister of Hughesville, Md.; three sisters, Dora (Tim) Hill and Alice (Mike) Gilbert of Mechanicsville, Md. and Karen Buck of Waldorf, Md., and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held on Jan. 8, at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. On Jan. 9, viewing was at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mark Dooley, Leonardtown Baptist Church, officiated. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial, Waldorf, Md. Pallbearers were Justin Buckler, Dillon Buckler, Brody Buckler, Josh Hill, Jason Hill, and Michael Gilbert. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Buckler and Jerry Kiley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made at County First Bank for the benefit of Travis Jason Buckler, Jr. For more info, call County First Bank at 301-290-0340.
Susan Dennis, 47
Susan Lynell (Grouls) Dennis, 47, of Park Hall, Md. died on Dec. 26 at Hospice House in Callaway, Md. surrounded by her loving family. Born Jun. 25, 1965 in Valdosta, Ga., she is the daughter of Marsha Milford Grouls of Sylvania, Oh. and the late David Grouls. In 1987 Susan graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Development. On Dec. 28, 1991, she married her beloved husband of twenty-one years, Michael Dennis, at Cecil Field Chapel in Florida. Susan loved children, and made her own children her foremost priority. She volunteered extensively at her childrens schools, Park Hall Elementary and Spring Ridge Middle. She was the team mom for Great Mills High School volleyball and lacrosse teams. She was the Girl Scout Troop Leader for Troop 5065 for 12 years. She was the AWANA Leader at Lexington Park Baptist Church, where she was very actively involved. In addition to her love for her children and family, she also enjoyed baking and reading. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children, Eric (20), Michelle (17), and Alex (6), of Park Hall, Md.; her sister, Debra Tornes and her husband Brian and niece Allie of Columbus, Oh.; her half-brother, David Grouls II of Chillicothe, Oh.; and her very close friends, Jeanie Lee and her husband Scott of Sylvania, Oh. Her father precedes her in death. Family received friends for Susans Life Celebration on Dec. 31 2012 at Lexington Park Baptist Church, 46855 South Shangri-la Drive, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Interment was private. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or to Support Dr. Sardis Research in Memory of Susan Dennis, at Mercy Health Foundation 301 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Md. 21202. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Albert Denis Jr. 61

Albert Edward Denis Jr. 61 of Milford, N.H. passed away on Nov. 6, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. Albert was born on Dec. 26, 1950 to the late Albert Edward Denis, Sr. and Bertha Marie (King) Denis. Al worked for Numega Compuware as a Q.A. Software Engineer. He enjoyed working on computers and was known to many as the computer doctor. Al served in the United States Navy for 14 years and during that time served twice in Vietnam. He was always willing to help anyone out at any time. Al loved to travel, cruise and ride on his Goldwing motorcycle until the time he became sick. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and also his toy poodle and buddy, Maximums that he loved very much. Al also loved to spend time with his daughter Carey and her husband Dwaine Fowler, and his two grandchildren Thomas and Taegan. He had a nickname, Albe that his niece gave him when she was little. Al will be loved and missed very much by his loving wife of 28 years, Ellen K. (Sanford) Denis. The Sanford family took Al in with welcome arms and they will love and miss him too. In addition to his wife, Al is survived by his daughter, Carey Fowler (Dwaine), of Lexington Park, Md.; his sisters, Judy Sirois, of Fort Myers, Fla., Dorothy Claar, of Milford, N.H., Geri Marble, of Bristol, N.H., Carole Nece, of Ark.; his brothers, James Denis, of Salem, Mass., Mike Denis, of Bangor, Maine, and Rick Denis, of Conn.. In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Denis. The family will have a private service in January and a graveside service will be held at a later date this summer. Condolences to the family may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Doris Dunn, 83
Doris Catherine Dunn, 83, of La Plata, Md. formerly of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on Dec. 28, 2012 at her residence. Born on Aug. 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Joseph and Elizabeth Violet (Pilkerton) Quade. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Manley Dinky Dunn whom she married on Jan. 15, 1951 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, Md. Doris is survived by her children; J. Ronnie Dunn of California, Md., Janet Wenger of New Holland, Pa., and James Dunn of La Plata, Md. She received her GED in 1968 and worked as a supply clerk for St. Marys Hospital for 37 years re-
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tiring in 1980, and was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County until 2004 when she and Joseph moved to La Plata, Md. to stay with son Jim and family. Doris enjoyed reading, oil painting, crafts, and plants. The family received friends on Dec. 31 2012 at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, Dec. 31 2012 at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were; Ronnie Dunn, Jim Dunn, Tim Wenger, Chip Fenwick, Michael Collins, and Pat Collins. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County 2505 Davis Road Waldorf, Md. 20603.
Saint Inigoes, Md. 20684. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Scott Woods, Reverend Damian Shadwell, and Reverend John Dakes. Interment followed in the St. Peter Claver Church Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Harriett Forrests name 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.
Richard McCracken, 85
R i c h a r d Franklin McCracken, 85, of Piney Point, Md. died at his home on Dec. 23, 2012. Born on Jul. 19, 1927, in Beaufort, S.C., he was the son of the late Colby Mitchell Calvin McCracken and Dorothy Davis McCracken. On Oct. 26, 1945, Richard enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country as a Private First Class until his honorable discharge on Apr. 3, 1947. On Nov. 12, 1988, he married his beloved wife, Isabella Judith McCracken, at Lincolnia Methodist Church in Alexandria, Va. In 1989, Richard and his wife began spending weekends in St. Marys County. In 1992, they moved from Alexandria, Va., and made St. Marys their home of residence. He was self-employed for 43 years as a paint contractor. He enjoyed fishing and boating, until his boat sunk in Hurricane Isabel. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, Julian Ayres, Christian Alfonso and Julia Alfonso. He was a member of the St. Georges Island Improvement Association. In addition to his wife, nine children and his grandchildren survive him. In addition to his parents, his three brothers and two sisters precede him in death. Family received friends for Richards Life Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 6 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. The Reverend John A. Ball, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church of St. Marys City officiated. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Harriett Forrest, 96
Harriett Ann Swales Forrest, 96 of Leonardtown, Md., daughter of the late Frank and Jane Frances McWilliams Swales was born on Jun. 20, 1915 in Leonardtown, Md. She entered into eternal life on Dec. 27, 2012. Harriett was educated in the public school system in St. Marys County Md. In 1935, she married James A. Forrest, Sr., at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church. She and her husband had five children and were married for 73 years. Harriett and her husband had a passion for education and were very involved in the St. Marys County Schools. She instilled the importance of education in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many of whom achieved Bachelors, Masters, Theological and Doctorate Degrees. She opened her home to schoolteachers new to the county needing a place to stay. One of her first jobs was to start the fire for the school children in the morning at her school. She would constantly quote her favorite schoolteacher, Ms. Cora King, who told her about the importance of education and saving money. She was a member of the Gray Ladies under the auspices of the Red Cross, a member of the Red Hat Ladies, a volunteer with Helping Hands, and contributed to the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She and her husband played a leading role in the youth programs in St. Marys County, especially the 4H Club and the Department of Parks and Recreation with many of the youth activities held in their backyard. She was a faithful servant of the Lord. She passed with her rosary and scapula in her hands. She was rarely without her rosary. When she became homebound she watched Mass for the Shut-ins every day on the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN). Harriett leaves to cherish her memory, four children, George (Chiquita); Lewis I. (Eudora); Barbara (Nace); and Francis/Bert (Margaret); nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, two sisters-in-law, extended family members and very close friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved and faithful husband, Dr. James A. Forrest, Sr.; her son, James A. Forrest, Jr.; her parents, Frank and Jane Frances McWilliams Swales; and her 18 brothers and sisters. Family received friends for Harriets Life Celebration on Jan. 5 at St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 Saint Peters Clavers Road,
D.C., and was always ready to sit with family and friends to play card games. Charlotte is survived by her children, Cathy Allen (Brad) of Hollywood, Md. and Jeff Patterson (Lisa) of Tampa, Fl.; grandchildren, Kyle Allen, Leslie Allen, Katey Patterson and Ally Patterson; and sister Jessie Powers of River Forest, Il. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Patterson, Jr., and siblings, Joseph Wright, Clydie Haywood, Eva Bostic, Beatrice Peters, Ann Anderson Boyd, Dot Winstead, Jackie Littlejohn, Horace Wright, Raymond Wright, Lenard Wright and Henry Wright. Family received friends for Charlottes Life Celebration on Jan. 5 from in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Interment was on Jan. 7 at in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Southern Maryland Office, P.O. Box 1889, LaPlata, MD, 20646 or the Hospice of Charles County, Inc., 2505 Davis Rd., Waldorf, MD 20603, or the Hospice of your choice. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Robert A. Purple, 81
Robert A. Purple, 81, of Hollywood, Md. died on Dec. 30, 2012 at his home. Born Jul. 25, 1931 in Newport, R.I., he was the son of the late William and Henrietta Mary Purple. Bob graduated from The Citadel in June 1951 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and later received a Masters degree in Nuclear Engineering and Civil Engineering from MIT in 1958. He spent 20 years in the US Army, serving in both Korea and Vietnam, and retired in 1972 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Bob was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service
while in combat and in the performance of his military duties. He spent the next 15 years working for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Department of Energy. He served as the US Scientific Representative to the European Community in the late 1970s in Brussels, Belgium. After a blind date and a three-month whirlwind romance, Bob married Betty Robinson. His army career meant frequent moves and the couple lived in France, Washington, Ohio, Kansas, Alabama, Florida and Virginia. Always looking for adventure, Bob and Betty purchased a home at Deep Creek Lake, Md. where they and their four kids enjoyed year-round fun waterskiing, sailing, swimming and snow skiing. In retirement, Bob and Betty enjoyed living on the water and established a business, Hollywood Studio Stained Glass, where they were commissioned to create a variety of stained glass art for individual homes and businesses. Their stained glass can be found in St. Marys County and throughout the United States. He and Betty supported the Hospice of St. Marys County through selling specially designed stained glass ornaments for 11 years. Captain Bob loved the water, and he and Betty spent a great deal of time exploring the inter-coastal waterway and traveling with family. He has created wonderful memories for his family and friends through his many boating excursions. Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elisabeth R. Purple; his son, Richard Purple; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and David Lee, Elees and Kevin Anderson and Sue and Dave Bradley; and his eight grandchildren, Erik, Nikki, Rebecca, Sharon, Christine, Adam, Emily and Annie, who all love and miss him dearly. Family received friends for Roberts Life Celebration on Jan. 4 at St. Johns Catholic Church, 43927 Saint Johns Road, Hollywood. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bobs memory may be sent to Hospice of St. Marys County, 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.
Charlotte Patterson, 87
Charlotte Cherie Patterson, 87 of Waldorf, Md. died Jan. 2 at her residence. Born Aug. 28, 1925 in Danville, Va., she was the daughter of the late James H. Wright and Maude Elizabeth (Sigmon) Wright. Charlotte graduated from Central High School in Washington, D.C. in 1945. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling and spending time with her family. She often told stories about growing up in Washington,
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William Sluder Jr., 71

William Herbert Sluder Jr., 71 of Lexington Park, Md. died Jan. 4 at Hospice House of St. Marys. Born Aug. 10, 1941 in Kermit, W.Va, he was the son of the late William Herbert Sluder, Sr. and Maude Mae (Preece) Sluder. He was married to Jane Ann Hamara on Aug. 14, 1965 in West Orange, N.J. They spent more than 47 happy years together. William lived with his wife and children for more than forty years in St. Marys County where he spent most of his career as a middle school principal at Margaret Brent Middle School, Spring Ridge Middle School and Leonardtown Middle School. He retired in 1996 and began working for Emory Riddle Aeronautical University at Patuxent River Naval Air Station for two years. He also substituted occasionally in the public school system, delivered Meals on Wheels and served as a bailiff in the St. Marys Circuit Court System. He was an avid golfer; played in the St. Marys County Horseshoe League for more than twenty years, loved to garden, play chess, prepare food for the members of the local Elks Lodge, spend family vacations at the beach, travel with his wife, Jane, play cards with friends, root for the Redskins and the University of Maryland, and in general enjoy each day as it came. William was a member of several professional and social organizations including the National Education Association, Maryland State Teachers Association, St. Marys County Teachers Association, original member of the Lexington Park Optimist Club, St. Marys County Horseshoe League, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks 2092. William is survived by his wife Jane; his two children, Luann K. Wonders of Arlington, Va., and William H. Sluder III of Crofton, Md.; grandchildren, Melissa G. Sluder and William H. Sluder IV of Gambrills, Md. and Lucy Ann Wonders of Arlington, Va.; and two sisters, Mary Louise Mart of Hiawatha, Iowa and Artlene Boyter of Belpre, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his par-
ents, William H. Sluder and Maude M. Sluder and siblings Lloyd Ray Sluder and Helen Lambert. The family received friends for Williams Life Celebration on Wed., Jan. 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood. An Elks Memorial Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. with a funeral service conducted by Reverend Sheldon Reese following. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Great Mills, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice House 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.
Bubba Tyer, 68
Richard Henry Tyer, 68 of Oxon Hill, Md. (formerly of Avenue, Md., St. Marys County), affectionately known as Bubba, was called home to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2012. Richard was born on Jul. 30, 1944 in Avenue, St. Marys County, Md., to the late Juanita Frances Woodland Tyer and Joseph William Tyer. He leaves behind his older brother, Joseph A. (Chummy) Tyer. Joseph was a father figure to Richard and Richard loved and respected him very much. Richard and Joseph were inseparable and very close. Richard was a cradle catholic and a faithful member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. In 1963, Bubba graduated from Banneker High School, St. Marys Count. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1973. On his return home from the military, he worked as a Laborer for several construction sites until he landed a job with Giant Food Warehouse in Landover, Md., where he worked for more than 25 years until his retirement. In his hay day Bubba was known to be the life of the party with his sleek and suave hand dance moves. He loved his oldies music. He was also known for his snazzy dress-
ing, looking as though he had stepped off the front page of GQ magazine. He loved looking at western movies and cooking shows and well as venturing out of the area doing a little traveling. Williamsburg, Va. was one of his favorite vacation trips. Richard leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Rodney Maddox of Bushwood, Md. and Terrence Tyer (Mia) Temple Hills, Md., one brother, Joseph Tyer; sister-in-law, Geraldine Tyer ; two step-daughters, Kimberly Mason and LaShawn Curtis (Mark); two nieces, Alicia Price (Timmy) and LaTonya Marshall (Michael); nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two great-nieces, special devoted friend, Florence Wallace and three special cousins, Edmund Armstrong, Thomas Dickerson and Martha Carter and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Jan. 7 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4275 4th Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. Interment will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 2:30 pm at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Waldorf.
Ingrid Young, 41
Ingrid Cassandra Young, 41, of Lexington Park, Md., peacefully answered the Lords call to come Home to glory on Dec. 30, 2012. Ingrid was born on Jan. 2, 1971 to Delores Eileen Young and Carl Tyrone Jones. In 1976, Ingrid moved to Prince Georges County. After eleven years (1987), she returned to St. Marys County where she completed her education in the St. Marys County Public School System; graduating from Chopticon High School in 1989. Ingrid loved to work. She held numerous jobs, including working at J&J Mailing Services, St. Marys Nursing Home (where she received her Certified Geriatric Aide Certification), and fast food services and retail. Ingrid was a loving mother who dedicated her life to supporting and caring for her children. Whenever you saw Ingrid, you would always see one or more of her children with her. A day did not pass when she was not around her grandchildren and her children. Ingrid was a strong, determined person; there was little that could keep her down. Everyone admired Ingrids sense of humor, her infectious smile and her laugh. She was very outgoing and an enjoyable, fun person to be around. You can believe that Ingrid was the life of the party and enjoyed life to the fullest. In addition to working and enjoying family, Ingrid still managed time for interests and hobbies. She loved cooking, cleaning, partying, dancing, shopping, hanging out with family and friends, and going to Budds Creek racetrack. Ingrid enjoyed watching TV, especially soap operas, Family Feud and most importantly, her Redskins. Of course, we cant forget playing the lottery and numbers. If you were ever at McKays grocery store in the morning, midday or afternoon, you would surely see Ingrid there playing her numbers. She never missed a day until her declining health prevented her from doing so. Ingrid leaves to cherish her precious memories her seven children, Latoya Renee Young, Michelle Angela Dorsey, Michael Andrew Dorsey, Jr., Donita Rochelle Young, Leslie Young, Alexis Lachay Young, and Thomas Sebestian Gough; three grandchildren, TyQuan Maleek Cunningham, Jaquon Davon Johnson, and Kiyane Malik Dorsey; one sister, Dee Chantel Young; one brother, Keith Eugene Young; her special nephew, Tyrone Byrd; special aunt, Mary L. Mack; her God-daughter, Marquise DaQue Pixley; special companion, Marquis Bundy; special friends, special aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends, Angie Jordan, Mary Maxine White, Stephanie Dorsey, Gwennie (Missy) White, Katrina Fenwick, and Michael Andrew Dorsey, Sr. and a host of other special aunts and uncles, and other friends and relatives. Visitation was this morning, Jan. 10 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Colton Point Road, Avenue, Md. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Robert Williams, 74
Robert Noah Williams, 74, of California, Md. died on Dec. 21, 2012 with his loving family at his side. Born Feb. 22, 1938 in Johnson City, N.Y., he is the son of the late Noah Williams and Gertrude (Finch) Williams. Robert entered the United States Navy in 1958 and proudly and honorably served his country until his retirement as a Senior Chief in 1986. During that 28-year span he married the love of his life, Annamaria (Radice) Williams, on Mar. 13, 1964, while stationed in Italy. He served on the following Ships: USS Wright, USS Biddle (which did a tour of duty in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War), USS Howard W. Gilmore, and USS Farragut. He and his family were stationed overseas in Iceland, Greece, and two different tours of Italy. After retirement he worked as a Defense Contractor for six years and then found a new calling that he loved to do, which was home schooling children who were too sick to attend school. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. In addition to his loving wife, Robert is survived by his children, Mark Henry Williams and his wife Lynn of Leonardtown, Md. and Camille Rosaria Williams of California, Md.; his brother, Donald Williams of Johnson City, N.Y., and his grandchildren, Hayden, Jennifer, and Charles, and his great-grandchildren, Brennan and James. In addition to his parents, his sister, Betty Caro, precedes him in death. Family received friends for Roberts Memorial Life Celebration on Dec. 28, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Monsignor Mike Wilson. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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I think that it is really challenging and interesting to take the technical language of the engineering world and turn it into something digestible for those outside of the field, she said. I enjoy the challenge and the process of learning enough about a program or project to turn it into something intelligible to people who are not familiar with the jargon. She will become a full-time NAVAIR civilian employee after her graduation in spring 2013. Jamie Cosgrove, PEO U&W public affairs officer, said, "This is an excellent opportunity for a young professional like Emily to pursue a career in public affairs and give a fresh perspective to our team. She will gain valuable experience with media relations and both internal and external communications. Burdeshaw advises students looking for federal jobs to feel comfortable marketing themselves and the skills they can bring from the classroom to the workplace, such as writing, research and critical thinking. Lots of the learning that happens in a university setting can be translated to the workplace, she said. While we lack the specific experience, students and recent grads can bring fresh perspective and energy to an environment. Ambitious, hardworking students are going to be able to do a job and do it well, with direction from a mentor.
NAVAIRs First Pathways Program Employee

Emily Burdeshaw was hired as part of the Pathways Program, part of President Obamas federal hiring reform initiative, which became effective in July 2012. Pathways consists of two new programs the Internship Program and the Recent Graduates Program and modified another, the Presidential Management Fellows Program. These developmental programs are tailored to promote employment opportunities for students and recent graduates in the federal workforce and make it easier for them to pursue federal careers. Pathways helps NAVAIR bring untapped talent to our workforce. The programs for students and recent graduates, coupled with the overall hiring reform, help ensure we bring the right talent to NAVAIR at the right time with greater speed and efficiency, said Rebecca Hampshire, NAVAIR Pathways program manager. Burdeshaw first learned about NAVAIR through St. Marys College of Marylands career center. She was looking for real world opportunities to apply the lessons she had learned as an English major, she said. Her interest in public relations and journalism seemed a perfect match with NAVAIRs Public Affairs. She started a summer internship in 2012, writing news articles for NAVAIRs website and the Tester, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station newspaper. Once I started, I found that I liked the work, because I wasnt just sitting at a desk, she said. I was up and moving around, meeting and talking to a lot of new people, and working on multiple stories and projects at once. The dynamic nature of the job is what kept me coming back. Part of the job meant meeting new people and telling their stories. I love talking to new people. I like chasing stories and learning new things about naval aviation from people who are passionate about their work, she said. One such story was about the Sailor of the Year Award, for which Burdeshaw said she corresponded with a sailor in Afghanistan for a couple of weeks. When the story was published, she felt a palpable wave of excitement. While it may be more commonplace here, coming from a non-military environment to one where that type of interaction was more of the norm, I was thrilled. I loved the idea that I was responsible for telling this sailors story, she said. Currently, as a public affairs trainee, she assists the Unmanned Aviation & Strike Weapons (PEO U&W) program office by writing communications plans, providing media training, attending interviews and writing news articles. She said she hopes to learn to be the best liaison she can be between the media and NAVAIR leaders.
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Precise Systems Appoints Vice President

Precise Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that Lindy Kirkland, USMC (Ret), has been appointed Vice President for Marine Corps Programs. In his new role, he will be overseeing many programs and projects, as well as serving as the new Program Manager for the Precise Systems PMA-274 team (Presidential Helicopters Program) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD. Kirkland has been with Precise Systems since his retirement from the Marine Corps in June 2006. At Precise he has previously served as Program Manager for PMA-274 and as the Presidential Helicopters Requirements Officer supporting Headquarters Marine Corps. Most recently, he served as the USMC Liaison Officer for the Robotics Systems Joint Project Office. A native of Chipley, Fla., Kirkland attended Auburn University on a Naval ROTC scholarship, graduating in 1984 with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation from Auburn, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and reported for duty to NAS Pensacola as a student naval aviator. After receiving his wings of gold, he was assigned as an AH1W Cobra Attack Helicopter pilot and served various tours at MCAS New River, NC and Camp Pendleton, Calf. These tours included multiple shipboard and overseas deployments and participation in Operation Desert Storm. While serving as an instructor pilot, Kirkland earned a Masters of Science degree in Management from Troy University. While still in uniform, he served as the Deputy Program Manager for the H-1 Helicopter Upgrades Program (in PMA-276) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and attained DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management. Kirklands final assignment on active duty was as the Executive Officer of Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) at Quantico, Va.. There, he flew three different helicopters and served as pilot in command of Marine One and personal pilot for the President of the United States. Precise Systems is employee-owned and a noted Service Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) defense contractor. Recently recognized in the 6th annual Inc. 5,000 list as one of Americas FastestGrowing Private Companies, Precise is headquartered in Lexington Park adjacent to the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, MD with additional offices in Reston, Va., and Havelock, N.C. Founded in 1990, Precise Systems is comprised of highly skilled experts who provide a broad range of DoD acquisition, engineering, and program management solutions. Combined with widely acclaimed integrating information technology tools that enhance our customers mission success, Precise provides superior service and value added support. For more information, or to learn how you can become a member of this award winning team, visit www.GoPrecise. com.
Nominate Employers For 2013 Freedom Award

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, is encouraging Guardsmen and Reservists to nominate their civilian employers for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award before the Jan. 21 deadline. The Freedom Award is the nations highest recognition for employers supporting Guard and Reserve members. Employers of every size and industry are eligible to receive the honor. Guard and Reserve members, or a family member acting on their behalf, may nominate their employers at www. FreedomAward.mil. "With today's evolving missions of the Reserve Component, as we adapt to the current national security policy, America's employers continue to provide steadfast support to the more than one million men and women serving in the National Guard and Reserve at home and abroad. The Freedom Award is your opportunity to honor your employer for their critical support," said James Rebholz, ESGR National Chair. "As a member of the Guard or Reserve who has received outstanding support from your civilian employer, take the time to nominate them for the 2013 Freedom Award." Any civilian employer who has not previously received the award is eligible. Service members who have previously nominated their employers are encouraged to do so again. The Department of Defense will recognize nominees, semi-finalists and finalists. The 2013 recipients will be announced in early summer and honored in Washington, D.C. during a ceremony in the fall. Past recipients have met with the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Freedom Award was instituted in 1996 under the auspices of ESGR to recognize exceptional support from the employer community. In the years since, 175 employers have been honored with the award. Established as a DoD agency 40 years ago, ESGR develops and maintains employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR's mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. For questions or interviews regarding the Freedom Award, please contact Beth Sherman, ESGR Public Affairs, at 571-372-0705 or by email at ESGR-PA@osd.mil.
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Library iTems
eReader help offered at libraries Customers who need help downloading eBooks on their eReaders or tablets can stop by any branch for assistance or plan to attend an eReader class. This Saturday, Leonardtown library will offer two one-hour classes on checking out eBooks, one using the Kindle Fire at 9 a.m. and the other using an iPad at 1 p.m. No registration is required for these classes. Charlotte Hall library will offer an introductory class on Nooks on Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. and on Kindles on Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. These classes require registration. Leonardtown library changes storytimes days Leonardtown library has changed the days and times of storytimes. Storytimes are now on Wednesdays and Thursdays. A complete list of storytimes at all three branches is posted on the librarys website. Space available in Introduction to Word and basic computer classes Openings are available in the Introduction to Word 2010 class offered on Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. at Charlotte Hall branch, on Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington Park branch and on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at Leonardtown branch. Space is also available in the Lexington Park librarys basic computer classes offered on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. during January. These classes cover computers, Windows, Internet and email. Registration is required. Leonardtown branch to host Homeschool Science Fair Southern Maryland Homeschool Science Fair will be held at Leonardtown Library on Jan. 24. The registration form and more information can be found on the homeschooling page of the librarys webpage under the kids tab. Teen Art Contest is underway Teens have until March 1 to create and submit artwork for the teen art contest. Entries must be original, flat and 8 x 11 or less. They can be drawings, paintings, photography, computer-generated or mixed media. All entries will be posted in the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery from March 1 through April 15 and winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on April 15.
Zumba Dancing for Charity

By Alex Panos Staff Writer As the Zumba saying goes, join the party at the county fairgrounds this Saturday, Jan. 12 for a Zumbathon a charity dance event to aid the efforts for cancer patient Shelly Estacion. Estacion was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2012, and shortly after learned she was in stage three, said her close friend Lisa Martoni. Zumba is a type of dance-workout hybrid, which uses rhythm and upbeat music to burn calories. Zumbathon is used as a way to hold a dance rally for charity. Martoni, a certified Zumba dance instructor, began contemplating ideas for a charity fundraiser after hearing the news. After the recommendation of a fellow Zumba instructor and receiving the ok from Estacion, the wheels were in motion to host the event at the fairgrounds. It never feels like a workout, Martoni said of Zumba. The time goes fast and everyone has a good time. Its a bit contagious. She believes Zumba is a great activity for the body and mind, adding, Zumba can make you feel alive. My customers and others love coming to a Zumba class because they know that they can get a workout and have a great time. Multiple Zumba instructors are bringing their own playlists of three to four songs each, and Martoni says each set will have unique styles and beats. Zumba makes everyone smile, Martoni said. In addition to the dance sessions, there will be common charity attractions including door prizes, raffles, gift baskets, vendors and a bake sale. Martoni decided to get involved after reading a letter Estacions daughter Samantha wrote in her unique way to attempt to help the family. It was submitted it to The Ellen Degeneres Show, but weeks have passed and the family never received any feed back. Martoni took matters into her own hands by hosting the event, and
Myles and Estacion sing at a winter concert
there has already been a positive response from the community. Gift certificates have been donated as door prizes, including three free oil changes from Mr. Tire. Justin Myles band and Lawless are entered in silent auction; Sam Grow Band donated $200. I love this community and county, Martoni said. My first hosting charity event has been successful from day one. The event takes place in the new auditorium of the fairgrounds, located on 42455 Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 at the door, and presale tickets are available for $10. Contact Martoni at fundraiser4shelly@gmail.com or call 240-9254153 for more information. alexpanos@countytimes.net
Local Playwright Debuting Latest Work

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Three Notch Theatre is featuring a free, one-act play performance during the evening on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Written by Trish Cole, the play focuses on a grieving couple eagerly awaiting the osprey, or sea hawks, to return to St. Marys. Their struggle resembles the physical migration of the osprey the bird travels 3,000 miles each spring to return to Southern Maryland. The husband tries to ignore his sorrow while his wife is so depressed she has not left her room in nearly two months. Their struggles are an emotional migration, Cole said, clarifying just as osprey physically migrate, humans must emotionally migrate through trying times. Cole says the 20-minute performance features new, bold theatrics never tried before at Three Notch Theatre. The actors utilize movements in the play mimic a physical migration. Coles play is entered in the annual Maryland Community Theatre Festival. The festival is a chance for one-act plays from small theatres to be recognized on the state, regional and even national level. For a small community theatre, its a really exciting opportunity, Cole said. Coles work often explores the intersection of social norms, gender, and identity. Her stage plays have been produced in New York, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and regionally in Maryland where she is known to lead conventional community theater audiences to daring and unconventional places, her biography states. She has received original script awards and was a finalist for a literary prize in 2011. Michael Bell, an actor in the play, is in awe of her abilities as a playwright. Its one of the best things shes written, if not the best, Bell said of Coles latest one-act play. Its beautiful and deep. The free preview performance of the play, titled Field Guide to the North American Osprey takes place at 8 p.m. Wednesday night at Three Notch Theatre. The theatre is located on 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. alexpanos@countytimes.net
Butterfly Project for CSM Theatre Company

Group Seeks 15 Thousand Handmade Butterflies
During the blustery days of winter, College of Southern Maryland Theater Director Keith Hight is hoping that Southern Marylanders of all ages will think spring and help create unique, handcrafted butterflies15,000 of themfor an upcoming performance. CSM Theatre Company's production of I Never Saw Another Butterfly, pays tribute to the more than 15,000 Jewish children who passed through Terezin during the Holocaust. Only 132 of those survived when Terezin was liberated at the end of the war. Raja, one of the survivors, is credited with helping to give the children hope by creating a little world of laughter, of flowers and butterflies behind the barbed wire. I Never Saw Another Butterfly tells the true story of the children. There were no butterflies at Terezin, of course, but for the children, butterflies became a symbol of defiance, making it possible for them to live on and play happily while waiting to be transported. The butterflies collected by CSMs Theater Department will be displayed along the walls of the Fine Arts Center in remembrance of these children. Students of all ages, parents and community members can create as many handmade artsand-crafts butterflies as possible, said Hight, adding that the butterflies can be mailed to H. Keith Hight, Coordinator for the Theatre/Dance, College of Southern Maryland, P.O. Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646 or can be dropped off at the Box Office in the Fine Arts Center by Feb. 1. For information on the performance of I Never Saw Another Butterfly, visit www.csmd. edu/Arts/Broadway.
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Thursday, Jan. 10
Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra Information Session Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room A 5:30 p.m. The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra is kicking off its inaugural season January 2013. The orchestra will host informational sessions to help musicians grades 6-12 and their families learn more. Visit www.smyorchestra.org for more information.
Friday, Jan. 11
Texas Hold Em Tournament Fleet Reserve Association Branch 93 (21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) 7 p.m. Buy in is $50 for $3,000 in chips Blinds start at $25/$50 and progress every 20 minutes. $10 buys a 50/50 ticket and a $1,000 chip. For more information, call Terry Heineman at 240-298-3293. Bay Montessori School Tour and Observation Bay Montessori School (20525 Willows Road, Lexington Park) 9 a.m. Join the school for a prospective parent meeting to find out what Montessori is all about. Staff will discuss the differences between Montessori and traditional education, give guided campus tours and provide brief classroom observations. Reservations are required so the school can get an expected headcount. For more information, call 301-727-2421 or visit office@baymontessori. Kids Yoga and Crafts Evolve Yoga and Wellness Studio (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Evolve Yoga and Wellness Studio is hosting a kids yoga class that combines yoga and crafts. Parents have the option of joining their childs yoga class, participating in their own yoga class in the adjacent studio or dropping their child off for their own class. For more information call 301-862-1236 or visit www. EvolveYogaWellness.com.
Winter Celtic Festival St. Marys Ryken High School, Romauld Hall (22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown) - Workshops 2-4 p.m., Concert 8 p.m. The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland is proud to present Bruce Molsky at this years Winter Celtic Music Festival. The 8th Annual Winter Celtic Music Festival is hosted by the students of St. Marys Ryken High School, Student Organization for Improving the Arts (SOFIA). An afternoon workshop with Molsky will be primarily focused toward fiddlers, but guitar and banjo players welcome, as Molsky is a master of all three instruments. Students of all ages are encouraged to bring a recording device, as tunes will be taught by ear. This workshop will focus on intermediate to advanced skill levels, but beginners are welcome to join in for the valuable experience of listening, watching, and learning from this master of traditional music. For more information, email fiddling@cssm. org, or call 301-375-0534. Seating will be limited for the workshops, so register early. Please contact the organizer for more information regarding the limited scholarships available for workshop participation. American Association of University Women Meeting Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Hall (27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville) 12 p.m. The meeting will start at noon with a pot luck lunch followed by discussion of books and an update of American Association of University Women activities at the state and national levels. Participants are asked to bring childrens books for the Tri-County Head Start. For more than 130 years, members have been advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, research and philanthropy. The Patuxent River branch includes members from Charles, St. Marys and Calvert counties. For more information, contact the president Barbara Fetterhoff at paxriveraauw@gmail.com. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7 p.m. The Contra Dance will feature caller Sargon deJesus. Doors open at 7 p.m. and dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance. Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. for instruction in the various dances. Admission is $8 for non-SMTMD members, $6 for members. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org. Zumbathon Charity Fundraiser for Shelly Estacion St. Marys County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. A Zumbathon fundraiser will be held for Shelly Estacion who is going through chemo treatment of colon cancer. Tickets in advance are $10 and tickets at the door are $15. For more information, or to order tickets, e-mail fundraiser4Shelly@gmail. com or call 240-925-4153.
Sunday, Jan. 13
Sundays in the Park at Greenwell Greenwell State Park 1-4 p.m. Enjoy Sundays in the Park at Greenwells Rosedale Manor on the second Sunday of every month. Sundays in the Park is a family-friendly event where the community is welcome to come and browse the rooms of historic Rosedale Manor. Rosedale was the home of John Philip Greenwell, Jr., who donated his land to the state of Maryland, and began the Greenwell Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization offering inclusive and accessible programs, services and facilities within Greenwell State Park. Self-guided tours of the manor house are available. Sundays in the Park is also an opportunity for brides-to-be to spend some time inside the manor house and envision what their special day will look like. For more information about the Greenwell Foundation, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org. CHS Theatre Booster with Vera Bradley Bingo Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville) 2 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games start at 2 p.m. The Chopticon High School Theatre Booster club is sponsoring the bingo fundraiser. For more information contact Kathy McGurk at 301-481-4420 or denkat2012@yahoo.com. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Second District Volunteer Fire Department (Intersection of Route 249 and Drayden Road) 8-11 a.m. The Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Auxiliary will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast at the firehouse. The menu includes scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, pancakes, French toast, sausage links, ham, hot biscuits, creamed chipped beef, sausage gravy, grits, spiced applesauce, milk, assorted juices and coffee. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 5-12. Children under 5 eat free.
under 4 eat free. The contest is open to the first 20 individuals or teams of up to three that register. Contestants will have use of the facility and will have access to necessary equipment but will need to provide their own ingredients. All proceeds benefit the Forrest Centers programs and SkillsUSA student organization. For more information on registration or sponsorship, contact Chef Amanda Granados at 301-4750242 or aegranados@smcps.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Tri-County Weight Loss Surgery Support Group Jaycee Community Center (3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf) 7 p.m. The Tri-County Weight Loss Surgery Support Group provides support for individuals thinking about or who have already had weight loss surgery. The group offers information about different types of surgury as well as provides advice about Bariatric Center of Excellence. The group gives guidance on pre/post-op concerns; offers advice and support after surgery and for the long term. Family members and friends are welcome to attend. The support group meets every third Tuesday of the month. For more info call J.Edwards at 301-645-3149.
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 7 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer free line dance lessons every Wednesday night from 7-7:30 p.m. at Hotel Charles. Guests may stay and watch or participate in dancing after lessons. For more information, visit www.bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com.
Thursday, Jan. 17
Big Loser Challenge Callaway Baptist Church (20960 Point Lookout Road, Callaway) 10 a.m. Participants are wanted for a 12week weight loss challenge. Participation is $35 and buys 12 weeks of personal coaching and nutrition education classes. The group meets every Thursday except holidays. For more information, call 301-247-1322.
Monday, Jan. 14
Annual Soup Cook-off at the Forrest Center Forrest Career and Technology Center (24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 5:30 p.m. The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center is hosting its annual Soup Cook-off on Monday. The contest has a junior division for students and a senior division for adults. Cooking begins at 3 p.m.; doors open to the public at 5:30 p.m. with tasting and judging of the junior division starting at 6 p.m., followed by the senior division. The contest is open to the public. The public is invited to sample the soups and be part of the event. Soups will be grouped in six categories and will be judged by expert chefs, local celebrities and community leaders. A peoples choice award will also be chosen by the public. House soups will be provided by the Forrest Centers Culinary Arts program so visitors can make a meal of the event. The public can purchase tickets for the contest and house soup sampling. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for students, and children
Saturday, Jan. 12
Meat-down - A Vegetarian Meet-up Leonardtown Library 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Meat-Down will be hosting their inagural meeting. Vegans, vegetarian and anybody wanting to learn more about vegetarianism are welcome to attend. The purpose of this and future meet-ups is to offer an inviting social setting for networking with like-minded friends who care about their wellbeing, the well-being of animals and the environment. Discussion will focus on the purpose and mission of the group, building community support, vegan potlucks, sharing resources and how the group will network with other groups for community outreach. RSVP to Natalie at nrevans1117@yahoo.com or 301-481-274.
Friday, Jan. 18
The Living Gallery Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell) Daily, Jan.18-March 24 Annmaries Main Gallery will be transformed into artist studios, providing a serene retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new work. Visitors can observe and interact with artists and are invited to participate in the creative process. For more information, call 410326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden. org.
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Free Square dance lesson Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) 7-8:30 p.m. Learn to square dance at the Aqua Squares open house. The group invites families, singles or couples to try out square. For more information call Elaine Reilly at 301-855-7937, Mary and Bernie Ridgell at 301-863-8054, e-mail www. aquasquaresclub@yahoo.com or visit www.aquasquaredancers.org.
Sunday, Jan 20
Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors: Pure Sea Glass with richard laMotte Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 2 p.m. Richard LaMotte will talk about his renowned book on sea glass identification, Pure Sea Glass. Richard has spent hours carefully studying close to 30,000 shards of sea glass to produce this indepth study. Come and immerse yourself as he focuses on sea glass identification. Bring your favorite shards for help determining their age and origin. Wear your best piece of sea glass jewelry or purchase a unique keepsake from a sea glass jeweler. Enter the Glass with a Past contest and possibly win a gift certificate to the Museum Store. Prizes will be awarded for the oldest and most rare pieces of sea glass brought to the conversation. No registration necessary; the presentation is free. For more information, call 410-326-2042 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Boys youth lacrosse Clinic and registration Chopticon High School Gym (25390 Colton Point Rd, Leonardtown) 12-3 p.m. Boys Youth Lacrosse Clinic and registration for new and experienced players age 5 - 14 years old. Clinics are $5 per player from 12-3 pm. Patticipants can register for the 2013 Spring Lacrosse Season for Mechanicsville Youth Lacrosse Club, Inc. for $115 per player or $180 for a family of two.
Monday, Jan. 21
Martin luther King, Jr. day Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell) 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites the public to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Admission is free for all guests. Create a community art installation in honor of a dream. Reservations are not required. For more information call 410-326-4640.
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Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 19
The living Gallery Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell) Daily, Jan.18-March 24 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites guests to visit and engage with artists during the Living Gallery Studio. Annmarie Gardens main gallery will be transformed into artist studios Jan. 18 through March 24, providing a serene retreat and experimental space for artists to develop new work while allowing visitors the opportunity to appreciate the artistic process. These studios will be set up much like a booth, utilizing the artists own supplies and equipment. Waterman Photography Slide Show & Talk Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell) 1-3 p.m. Artist Marc Castelli will present a slide show of his photography, A Year on the Water. Castelli will discuss the Chesapeake Bay, watermen and their harvest through the year and conditions and circumstances in which they work. For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Friday, Jan. 25
dinner Theater Friends to the end Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90 Alexander Lane, Solomons) 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26, Feb. 1 and 2 The Alumni Players will perform comedy-mystery Friends To The End. The Dinner theatre will be catered. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the dinner and show begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $33 per person. For more information and reservations, call 410-326-3008.
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6 Wings Whiting-2 fillets 1/4 Chicken Pulled Beef Sandwich Pulled Chicken Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich Entrees come with fries And a 20 oz drink
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Saturday, Jan. 26
Indoor Flea Market St. Marys County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Comments: St. Marys County Fair Association is having an indoor Flea Market. All vendors and Crafters are welcome. An 8 X 10 space with one table may be rented for $20. For information or to reserve a space call 301-475-9543 after January first.
Open: Wednesday Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Noon 8 p.m.
240-249-3490 30090 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
SOTTerley PlAnTATIOn 2013 CAlendAr

Sotterley Plantation released its 2013 schedule for the 2nd Saturday Series. During the first five months of the year, the public will have the opportunity to experience five unique tour experiences. Advance reservations only. $15 per person per tour. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org. Walking required.
Saturday, Jan. 12
Backstairs/Upstairs Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Go behind the scenes at Sotterley. Become an insider and enter places you wont see on a regular tour. See the kitchen and travel up the back staircase to view private chambers and undisplayed collections. Learn what it takes to operate and support a museum. Limited to 16 people per tour. (Snow date Jan. 26)
nies rarely seen by most people. Presented by Sotterleys Restoration Manager, this exclusive tour will reveal how the structure was built and what the various spaces tell us about the over 300 year history. Limited to 16 people per tour. (Snow date March 23)
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March 18, 25, 2013 Starting from: $549*
Saturday, April 13
A Taste of History: How African American Foods: Influenced Our Modern Cuisine Tours at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. What did people eat during the 1700s? Come learn about the foods that were transported on slave ships during the 18th century and how they influenced not only colonial dishes but our modern day regional foods. Lecture and demonstration to be presented by the Director of Education of Historic London Town and Gardens. Limited to 60 people per session.
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May 10, 24; Jun. 7, 21, 2013 Starting from: $639* May 3, 17, 31; Jun. 14, 28, 2013 Starting from: $599*
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Saturday, Feb. 9
Slavery, Resistance and Freedom Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Slavery was a part of Sotterleys history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored. Limited to 20 people per tour. Ages 13 & up. (Snow date Feb. 23)
Jan. 5, 14, 26; Feb. 4, 16, 25; Mar. 9; Apr. 1, 13, 2013 Starting from: $619*
Cole Travel 46924 Shangri La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-863-9497 www.coletravel.biz
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Saturday, May 11
Women of Sotterley Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discover the women of Sotterley. Whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm managers wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Limited to 20 people per tour.
Saturday, March 9
From the Ground Up Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. From the basement to the attic of Sotterleys 1703 Plantation House there are numerous nooks and cran-
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Dinner Theater Guests Solve Murder Mystery

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Alumni Players, while raising money for Our Lady Star of the Sea School, plan to entertain dinner theater guests with an interactive murder mystery, a first for the troupe. An overly helpful single woman at a couples seminar, a cop in search of a murder and a questionably effective motivational speaker are among the cast of characters for Friends to the End, by Bob Crawford. The murders premise revolves around a couples seminar presented by Dr. Zoey Wynne, played by Peggy Thomason of Lusby. The murders dont happen until after the show starts, much to the consternation of police officer Floyd Cashewickiewickiepeliume, who shows up before the first shots are taken in search of a murder to investigate. The audience participates with a mismatched group of suspicious characters to solve not one but two murders. Solomons resident Ron Thompson, playing the small town officer, has been an Alumni Player for 20 years; joining shortly after its start in the 1980s. He said he enjoys the group because its a way to have fun while raising money for the fine arts program at Our Lady Star of the Sea school. Some actors have been in the group as long as he has. Others have come and gone over the years. He said they draft anybody who shows some interest in the Alumni Players. Peggy Thomason, a seven-year member of the group, said after working with some actors for so long they can anticipate one other. Nita joined a few years after Ron and their daughter started acting in the annual dinner production. She started with little roles, becoming increasingly involved until she was asked to direct last years play. She enjoyed the experience so much that she was ready and willing to go again this year. This is the first time this adaptation of Friends to the End hits the stage. Director Nita Thompson said she and Ron first saw the play during a murder mystery weekend getaway. While searching for a suitable play she wrote
Photos by Sarah Miller Zoey Wynne (Peggy Thomason) and Ruth Prickle (Barbara Rohe) talk about therapy.
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to Bob Crawford, asking him to consider condensing the script from two days to two hours. He wrote back saying he had done so for other groups in the past and was happy to help the Alumni Players, Nita said. Thomason said this years play is different from years past. Before, the group followed a traditional format of dinner then a play. She is looking forward to this years play and seeing how the audience reacts. Thomasons son Charles joined the
group this year to run the lights and soundboard. Charles said his mother signed him up. This is his first time running tech for a play, though he said he has experience with the boards in other capacities. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call 410-326-3008. Tickets are $33 each and dates are Jan. 25 and 26 and Feb. 1 and 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Thompsons Seafood is catering the evening. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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On Thursday, Jan. 17 at noon, the Garvey Senior Activity Center will prepare a heart- warming meal of minestrone soup, chef salad, warm Italian bread, and finish your meal with a cup of creamy homemade hot chocolate and warm chocolate chip cookies. Cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $5.50 for those under the age of 60. To register by Jan 14 call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Pickleball is a cross between tennis and ping-pong. Players use a Pickleball Paddle, which looks like a paddleball paddle, a wiffle ball and a net. The game is played on a smaller version of a tennis court (about 1/3 the size). The focus of the game is on exercise and camaraderie. If you are interested in learning more about pickleball, or in signing up to play, attend the organizational meeting at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. or call 301-475-4200, ext. 1062. Games will be held at the Margaret Brent Gym in Helen, Maryland on Fridays, Feb. 8 to Mar. 22. Advance registration is required. On Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. the Garvey Senior Activity Center will make handmade Easter greeting cards for our troops stationed abroad to send home to
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Did You Know That... A Journey Through Time

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer the first naval battle in English America occurred in 1638 when the St. Marys Militia took Kent Island? Catherine Louisa Johnson, wife of President John Quincy Adams, daughter of Joshua Johnson of Calvert County, was born in London where her father was then working as a tobacco factor. She is Americas only foreign-born first lady? Margaret Mackall Smith, born in Calvert Co., married President Zachary Taylor. Their daughter, Sarah Knox Taylor, was the first wife of Jefferson Davis? In 1970, while a student at Fordham University, Denzel Washington played the role of Matthias De Sousa, an African American who came to Maryland on the Ark. He was assisted in preparing for this role by Edwin Beitzell, then President of the St. Marys County Historical Society? * Upon their return to England, the crew of the Dove had to sue three times for payment of their wages. Lord Baltimore refused to pay them because the Dove had also traveled to Barbados in order for the ships captain to collect on a personal debt? Frank Brown, father of Helen Hayes, lived in St. Marys County during the last years of his life. He was one of the last persons buried at St. Nicholas RCC before the Navy took over the property for the Patuxent Naval Air Station? Charles Somerset Smith, son of Charles Somerset Smith (of Charles Co.) and Ann Sothoron (of St. Marys Co.) was killed at the Alamo. There is a street named for him in San Antonio, Texas? Dolph Briscoe, Jr., a descendant of Philip Briscoe and Susanna Swann of Charles Co., was Governor of Texas from 1973 to 1979. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is based partly on his life? Dr. Gustavus Brown of Charles County was George Washingtons personal physician. Dr. Brown and Dr. James Craik, also of Charles County, were two of the three attending physicians present during President Washingtons final illness. At the time of his death, Washington was taking his own pulse? Julia Boggs Dent, 1826-1902, wife of President Ulysses S. Grant, was a descendant of Thomas and Rebecca (Wilkinson) Dent of St. Marys County? General James Longstreet, 1821-1904, Lees Old Warhorse, was also a descendant of the same couple. He and Julia Boggs Dent were fourth cousins? Samuel Dashiell Hammett, 1894-1961, author of The Thin Man and The Maltese Falcon was born at Great Mills in St. Marys County? Archibald Binney, 1763-1838, with his business partner James Ronaldson, began the business of type founding in Philadelphia. This formed the foundation for the printing industry in America. They also created the dollar sign ($). Binney lived at Porto Bello in St. Marys County from 1814 until his death in 1838? Stevens Thomson Mason (1811-1843), the first Governor of Michigan, was the great grandson of Abraham Barnes of Tudor Hall, St. Marys County. He became Governor at the age of 24 and was known as The Boy Governor. Mason County, Michigan is named for him? Sylvester Stallone briefly attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy.
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Shame on you Mike Shanahan. As I sit here on Sunday night, I know this: the Skins season is over and the next one is looking murky based on Robert Griffin IIIs disgusting knee injury late in the teams playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks. It was a knee he had been nursing for four weeks after what was reported to be a grade-1 sprain of the Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL). This is typically a one to two-week injury, yet here was RGIII, four weeks after the injury, still laboring, dragging his injured wheel around like a 20-pound weight was strapped to his ankle. RGIIIs slow progression to health, given the initial diagnosis and prognosis, and a USA Today report that cited renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews as saying, hes still recovering and Im holding my breath because of it certainly puts the teams reported grade-1 LCL sprain in question. Only the Skins organization and its doctors know the truth; NFL football teams are routinely coy regarding injuriesespecially down the stretch of a regular season. What isnt in question is that RGIII was wholly ineffective after tweaking the knee in the first half of last Sundays game. He was immobile and clearly couldnt employ his normal throwing mechanics. Frankly, he was a shell of himself. This was obvious to everyone except head coach Mike Shanahan (for the record my dad and I were calling for a change at halftime). Shanahan kept running RGIII out there, goading the player to be the hero. RGIII, as players do, was happy to oblige. Shanahan claims he asked RGIII on several occasions how he felt and that RGIII always provided a reas-
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second ACL tear. The Skins future and the revival of Mike Shanahans coaching legacy is inextricably linked to RGIIIs long-term health. RGIIIs focus was on the day, on the game. Thats how players think; thats how the great ones must think. Its up to Shanahan to consider the many tomorrows no matter the importance of any day. Shanahan was blind to what was obvious evidence of a physically degrading quarterback, and eventually, the hero collapsed in a heap: a victim of his individual will and a coach that failed to protect the player from himself. Another D.C. sports prodigy, Stephen Strasburg, was controversially shut down late last season to protect a golden arm still recovering from surgery. The Nationals took the ball out of Strasburgs hand. Shanahan left the ball in RGIIIs hand. Only one player will certainly be ready when formal preparations being for next year. Mike Rizzo, the General Manager of the Washington Nationals, ensured Strasburg would. Mike Shanahan failed to do the same and I sincerely hope didnt write his epitaph as Skins coach in the process. Get well RGIII. Get a clue, Mike Shanahan. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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suring answer. Of course he didthats what the best players do. Did Shanahan really believe RGIII or did he just get the answer he wanted to hear, the one he knew hed get from his team captain and the one that would allow him to justify his decision to shove a practically defenseless player into harms way? Thats between Mike Shanahan and his conscience. I dont mean to paint Shanahan the villain (although admittedly I am internally spewing venom in his direction right now). Personally I think he, despite his experience, got caught up in the moment, was hypnotized (like every Skins fan) by RGIIIs heroism all season and was simply too close to his best player to pull him out of the biggest game of the season. As the sports axiom goes: players play, coaches coach, owners own. It suggests a very needed division of labor/ decision making within a sports team or any organization. Mike Shanahan broke the rule. He ignored RGIIIs re-injury in the first half, his painful hobble for 9 yards in the second half and his uncharacteristic ineffectiveness. But most of all, Shanahan ignored his larger responsibility to the player and the franchise. RGIII has already had one ACL tear in his right knee. Now, theres at least considerably more damage done to that joint, if not a
Wanderings
By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I know a great way to wake yourself up in the morning, especially after staying up too late. Brush your teeth with any Crest Cool Mint toothpaste and immediately walk outside in 35 degree weather. Even through a closed mouth you will feel like an actor in one of the York Peppermint Patty commercials. It woke me up. I was having a hard time waking up fully last Monday morning because I felt a little sluggish and depressed after the Redskins loss on Sunday, and tried to ease my sorrow by watching Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone for the rest of the evening. Another thing that will wake you up is having the outside sensor lights go on at 3:30 in the morning. Ours turn on usually once or twice during the night. Does my husband notice this? No. I, however, cant sleep with even a sliver of light. Thats why you would find on a tour of our bedroom, that the TV, DVD player, and air conditioner (during the summer) have various types of dark painters tape and stickers that come off of new clothes taped over any type of flashing or constant lights (known as vampire lights). Our sensor light is on my 10 x 12 workshop near our back door. When it goes on, and stays on for five minutes, the light also shines through the door off the deck to our bedroom. Naturally the first thing you worry about when the lights go on is that there is a prowler. We do have good reason to worry. Many years ago, one car was broken into and a stereo stolen. About three years ago, in the middle of the night, thieves broke into several cars in our neighborhood stealing tools, etc. I remember getting in my old van and wondering why my fabric bag of papers and mail that I always
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kept in there was on the floor with all the contents spilled out. I did have trouble with a mouse once, and a squirrel when I left my window down. It wasnt until later that I noticed there were actually a few items missing from the back seat, including a dress I was returning to a friend. Then we found out about all the tools that were missing from our neighbor. When my oldest son was young and we lived above the frame shop where I worked on Great Mills Road, my Mother used to admonish me for not locking my car doors at night. Id always say, Well If they can clean out that car with all the kids stuff and things I carried around then good luck to them. I stopped making a joke about it when someone stole not only my college books, but my sons car seat and the radiator out of the car. No, not radio they stole the radiator. And it wasnt the first time. My first husband and I started out thirty-two years ago in Hills Trailer Court, also on Great Mills Road, and, we believe, the same person(s) stole
the radiator out of that car. I have finally found out the cause of the nightly sensor light show. I raced to the kitchen window a few weeks ago to look outside. A huge owl was flying fast and low from the back yard to our woodpile by the door. I saw the owl again a week later. He must have found field mouse heaven. Id rather have the owl waking me up at night than have field mice having a field day in my home, so I will have to just keep waking up I suppose. I look forward to seeing my night owl now. I was trying to tell my husband about the owl, and as you can guess, he kept saying, Who? Who?, until I finally got it. Well, guess who Im waking up next time the sensor lights go on. To each new days adventure, Shelby
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