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Police: Trooper Caused Collision By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The commander of the local state police barracks said last week’s vehicle crash on Route 5 in Mechanicsville that snarled traffic and closed down the roadway was caused by an off-duty Maryland State Trooper in his personal vehicle. Lt. Mike Thompson, commander of the Leonardtown barrack, told The County Times Wednesday that TFC. Oliver Okafor, who is assigned to the state police barracks in Forestville in Prince George’s County was in uniform at the time of the crash. “We’ve got him listed as the at fault operator,” Thompson said. “He still has substantial injuries so we haven’t interviewed him yet.”
Because Okafor was not driving while on-duty there might not be as extensive an internal review into his actions that day as there would have been had been working. “There’s no difference now how this accident would be investigated if were a civilian,” Thompson said. According to Maryland State Police reports the accident occurred Jan. 25 just before 2 p.m. south of New Market Road in Mechanicsville when Okafor’s Nissan Sentra struck a Chevrolet Cruze. The collision sent Okafor’s Sentra into a guard rail before it crashed into a tree, police reported. He was transported to a trauma unit in Baltimore by state police helicopter with “serious but non-life threatening injuries,” police said. The driver of the Chevrolet was released on the scene
but later went to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital with minor injuries. Thompson said that neither alcohol nor drugs appear to have any part in the collision. “It looks like it was an unsafe lane change,” Thompson said. “It spun the vehicle out and he lost control.” The roadway was clear at the time of the crash, Thompson said, though cold weather resulted in snow later that day. Okafor is a St. Mary’s County resident, Thompson said, and his police vehicle was undergoing maintenance in Prince George’s, necessitating his use of his own vehicle. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Move to Prevent “Vote Early and Often” By Guy Leonard Staff Writer During the last election some county voters were surprised to find they weren’t required to show a photo identification, instead identifying themselves with a name, address and date of birth. Lawmakers are looking to tighten the rules on providing identification to vote. Several local elected leaders to the
state house in Annapolis have thrown their support behind a bill that would require voters to show their proof of identity before casting their ballots. House Minority Leader Anthony J. O’Donnell (R), Del. John F. Wood (D) and Del. Mark Fisher (R) have signed onto Anne Arundel Del. Nicholaus Kipke (R) bill HB 137. The bill requires that before a person is allowed to cast a ballot, the election judges checks either a government-issued
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proven to be fraudulent by this?” Bohanan asked. “This is not a problem, but it clearly suppress people from voting.” Bohanan said elected officials should focus on opening up opportunities for early voting and to increase voter participation. “That’s what we should be focused on,” Bohanan said. “We should be encouraging 100 percent of eligible voters to participate.” O’Donnell said the state should make it easy for state residents to get an ID card if they do not have a driver’s license. “We need to make voting easy but you can’t enter the State House without photo identification yet you can vote without it,” O’Donnell said. He pointed to Democrat Wendy Rosen, who ran against Rep. Andy Harris on the Eastern Shore, and her indictment by federal authorities last year for allegedly voting in two Baltimore elections in 2006 and 2010 despite actually having her legal residence in Florida. “The only reason she got caught was she was a high profile candidate for Congress,” O’Donnell said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Establishing Trust for Transportation Funds By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Serving in different legislative houses, representing different parties, two local elected officials want laws to protect transportation funding from future governor administrations that use it to balance the budget. Sen. Roy Dyson (D- 29 Calvert and St. Mary’s) and House Minority Leader Del. Anthony J. O’Donnell (R-Dist. 29C) have signed similar bills calling for a constitutional amendment to establish a trust fund for state transportation revenue. If passed, the bill, SB253, would go to a referendum on the 2014 election ballot. “It’s a great idea,” Dyson explained. “Of course the powers that be don’t want this. But if it went to the voters it would pass overwhelmingly.” Dyson estimated over the last several years that legislators used $1.1 billion from the transportation fund to balance the budget. The missing funds prevent opportunities to repair or maintain local roads and build priority projects like a new Thomas Johnson Bridge connecting Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. “That bridge could’ve been built just with the money that was siphoned off,” Dyson said. Revenue sources like gas taxes and fees at the state’s airports contribute to the transportation fund, Dyson said, making it one of the largest in the state’s budget. But leaders delayed road projects to keep the budget balanced as required by the Maryland constitution. This had to stop, he said.
“Without the lock box it’s very tempting,” Dyson said of SB 253. “It’s just too overwhelming.” Putting the transportation money in trust would bolster voters confidence that future gas taxes will fund better roads and transportation, Dyson said. “It’s the right thing to do, it’s what people want,” he said. The bill that O’Donnell signed onto, HB 176, intends all federal funds for state transportation would be used for that purpose. Del. John Bohanan said the problem is the drying up of the stream of revenue going into the state. The gas tax, funding one-quarter of transportation projects, has steadily shrunk with modern fuel-efficient vehicles. Bohanan said the state paid the transportation fund back more than it took out; however, the state cut back the highway user revenues usually sent back to repair county roads. He said the state projects by 2018 that its revenue will only cover maintenance of its existing network with nothing left for new construction. “We’re not bringing in enough money, that’s where we are,” Bohanan said. The proposed laws “provide a false hope… it gives the perception that we’re solving a problem that doesn’t actually exist.” O’Donnell said passing the measure would restore public confidence in how tax dollars were spent. “We need to have confidence that the money raised for transportation projects actually goes there,” O’Donnell said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Commissioners Quarry Court’s Ruling on Surface Mining By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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Counties do not have the authority to regulate the day-to-day business operations of surface mining sites, according to a recent ruling by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Counties do have basic zoning authority. The Board of Commissioners didn’t like the ruling believing it takes more local land use authority out of the hands of local officials and hands it over to the state. Commissioner Cindy Jones (R-Valley Lee) said the decision is another example of the “state tending to take away local autonomy” from county elected officials. County Attorney George Sparling said, “Any return of authorities to the localities would have to be done through the legislators.” Prior to the ruling, surface mining operations were a conditional use under the zoning ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals could grant permission to operate such
an operation and impose fairly broad conditions on the business operation. The county’s Department of Land Use and Growth Management presented a text amendment making mining for resources – like sand and gravel – a permitted use. Once a business complies with zoning requirements it would be freer to run per the court’s recent ruling. Instead of acting on the proposed amendment, the commissioners tabled it so that they can learn more about the court’s ruling and its possible impact. “I see this as opening up a Pandora’s box,” said Commissioner Larry Jarboe (RGolden Beach) “The Board of Appeals is being bumped out of the process.” Jarboe said the appeals board was often the citizens’ best recourse with complaints about surface mining operations; with the state taking control citizens may not receive the responses they hope to receive to their complaints. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Rescue Squads Seek Tax Rate Increases By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Hollywood and Ridge volunteer rescue squads appealed to the Board of County Commissioners to consider increasing the fire/rescue tax rate used to fund their operations. The fire/rescue tax rate for Hollywood VRS is currently 11 cents on $100 of assessed value of real estate and Ridge VRS is eight cents. Hollywood requests 22 cents while Ridge asked for 11 cents. Representatives from each squad explained how the additional funds will improve their organization. County Commissioners were amenable to using the county’s dedicated revolving loan fund to assisting in replacement of equipment and providing a new facility for the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. However, the board appeared cool to the proposed rate increases. Hollywood’s request would put the squad ahead of Lexington Park, the county’s busiest rescue squad, which has a 17-cent rate. Hollywood rescue squad representatives said it receives $167,000 in fire/rescue tax compared to Hollywood fire department’s $669,345. The rescue squad said it responds
to twice as many calls as the fire department. Moreover the squad projects its total expenses will triple from approximately $300,000 in 2014 to $900,000 by 2018. A healthy increase in volunteers forces the members to share the gear, according to representatives. The requested increase would go towards replacing a deteriorating building and purchasing a special washer and dryer to properly clean uniforms and gear with blood and other contaminants. The building replacement is estimated to be between $3.5 million to $4 million, representatives said. Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell (D-St. George) said the Hollywood volunteers would have to find a way to “stay solvent” in their operations but said the county would help them as much as they could. “This board has no intention of squeezing our rescue services to death,” Russell said. “But I wouldn’t feel well with arbitrarily doubling the rate without studying this.” The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad wants to replace some of its aging vehicles, one of which was an ambulance first acquired back in 1996. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For more than 60 years a private sportsmen’s club has been the only place for many recreational shooters to compete in skeet competition or target shoot, but a county commissioner announced Tuesday that the county is seeking land to build a public range where shooters from all over the county can come to take part in the shooting sports. “We’re in the looking stage right now,” said Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville). “Sanners Lake is still running but it won’t be running forever.” Operated since about 1951, Sanners Lake Sportsman Club is located where continual development has closed in on its grounds off Great Mills Road. The club operates three ranges for pistol, rifle and shotgun as well as an archery range and sits next to a sand and gravel mining operation. Morris consulted with the leadership of the sportsmen’s club to setup a public range since the pressure of growth in the
Lexington Park Development District might one day put Sanners Lake out of business. “These acres in the development area, the prices are going to go through the roof,” Morris said. Developers may approach the family, who owns the property, and persuade them to sell the land for a residential project. Since the sportsmen’s club has operated on the land owned by the Sanners family for decades at their pleasure they could find themselves without a home, and a safe place to shoot. John Mountjoy, president of the board of directors at Sanners Lake, said the club has been mostly shutdown since September of 2011 because they became worried about the club’s proximity to nearby neighborhoods. Since then the board has spent time and money to improve the conditions at the aging ranges. One of those key improvements, and one of the most expensive, was put ballistic baffles — essentially large posts and lentils that obscure any blue sky over the range — to guard against bullets going over the large backstops of dirt at the end of each range.
Commissioners’ Public Forum at Charlotte Hall
The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County is taking its next public forum on the road. The forum will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The center is located at 29655 Charlotte Hall Road in Charlotte Hall. Citizens are invited to attend the forum and address the members of the Board of County Commissioners. The Public Forum will be videotaped for subsequent broadcast on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95). The forum can also be available for online viewing on the
county’s website at www.stmarysmd.com. Click on Videos. Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Forum will be allowed up to three minutes to address Commissioners. Those wishing to provide more detailed comments may do so via email or regular mail. The Board of County Commissioners can be reached by e-mail at bocc@stmarysmd.com or by mail at Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
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“It renders the club bulletproof and brings us up to 21st century standards,” Mountjoy said. “We dropped $300,000 on those upgrades. We’re very proud of the improvements we’ve made.” Mountjoy said the club plans to come back to full operation soon after a long hiatus, but it has no plans to go anywhere soon. “Sanners Lake will remain where it is as long as it’s allowed to,” Mountjoy said. “We have no plans to close. But we have to realize we have to prepare for the next generation of shooters and sportsmen.” Morris said that the county is currently exploring two sites in the county for the public range but did not say exactly which parcels. “Let’s just say it’s a piece of land just south of the base and we’re also looking at a parcel in Chaptico,” Morris said. The county would seek grant funding to construct the shooting range constructed and avoid direct tax payer funding, Morris said
Lockes Crossing Road Closed for Work
Last week’s winter storm the St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation is postponing construction work and replacement of a major culvert on Lockes Crossing Road, located in the 5th Election District, approximately .50 mile southwest of the intersection of Old Village Road. The work will now take place on Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3 between the hours of 7 a.m.
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Stills called her mother, who in turn called police about Foster’s threat and Police arrested a Lexingthe possibility that he might ton Park man, who threatened have a gun, charging papers to rape his wife and burn down stated. his apartment while he and his Police arrived and children were inside. formed a perimeter around According to charging the house and in the meandocuments filed by St. Mary’s time Foster allegedly pushed deputy Cpl. David Corcoran Stills onto the bed, grabbed Rodene Foster in District Court, Rodene Lee her waist and said “you gonFoster, 24, threatened to burn down his na give me some,” but she resisted. apartment on Valley Court Sunday while A neighbor came and knocked on his two 5-year-old sons were in there the door, informing Foster that the police with him. had the home surrounded. He slammed Foster’s wife Heather Stills said he the door, but later came out and was takmade these threats while he spoke to her en into custody, according to police. on the phone, charging documents state. Police found no guns in the home, Stills reportedly went to Foster’s lo- nor did they find any burning material. cation but once inside Foster reportedly Still told police that while Foster had slammed the door behind her and locked threatened to commit arson, he never acit. tually attempted it, court papers stated. Court papers indicate Foster pushed Foster denies all the allegations her onto the floor, saying he wasn’t against him. Court records show he “gonna break up the family”, and neither was charged with attempted first-degree she or the children would be allowed to rape, threat of arson, second-degree asleave. sault and false imprisonment. When she tried to get out of the He remains in custody of the adult apartment Foster picked her up by her corrections center. arms and threw her back down to the floor, police alleged. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The two men, both wearing bandanas over their faces, pointed a rifle at Oliver in an attempt to rob him; however, the storeowner pointA Circuit Court judge sened a handgun back at them and they tenced a Lusby man to five years fled, according to reports. in prison last week for his part in Police later found witnesses an attempted armed robbery of a who implicated Mackall in the Great Mills welding supply store robbery. last summer. The witnesses told police the Morsell Christopher MackMorsell Mackall two suspects both discussed and all was the first to be sentenced in the attempted robbery of Three Mules planned the robbery as they traveled from Welding on July 20, 2013. The indictment Calvert to St. Mary’s. “The co-defendant implicated Mackall against Mackall names his alleged accomplice Devonte Sahr Taylor and names Melissa Mae by telling witnesses Mackall had a problem Benton and Paula Ann Miller as conspirators. with the gun and ‘the old man’ pointed a gun According to police reports the owner of back at them,” charging documents stated. All three of Mackall’s alleged conspiraThree Mules Welding, James Oliver, saw two black males coming towards his shop day af- tors are scheduled for trial in the coming months. ter he had arrived through a back entrance. He attempted to move to the front of the store to lock the door but they were both able guyleonard@countytimes.net to get in first, police said. By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Sheriff ‘s Plunge Into Special Cold Case On Friday, Jan. 25 the Sheriff’s Office Polar Bear Plunge Team braved the freezing temperature and icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay to participate in the 17th Annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge for Maryland Special Olympics. Team members included: Sgt. Brian P. Hartz, CFC Jennifer Wesner, CFC Jacob Jones, C/O Jason Smith, C/O Ryan Harris, C/O Michael Labanowski, C/O Daniel Holdsworth C/O Catherine Poole, C/O Benjamin Luffey This year Maryland Polar Bear Plungers raised approximately $2.8 million for Special Olympics with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center Team contributing approximately $1,000.
Vice Narcotics Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
Vice/Narcotics detectives were contacted by Suspect Dale Eugene Dean, 42 of Callaway, who wanted to report drug activity, police said. Dean gave names, dates, details and photographs related to the drug dealing he was reporting but detectives continued the investigation and determined the evidence provided by Dean was fabricated, according to police. Further, through the investigation it was found that the photos provided were Crystal Magtutu taken inside Dean’s home, police said. Dean had completed construction work for the person he identified as the drug dealer and wasn’t paid, which led to the false report. He was arrested and charged accordingly. Crystal Lynn Magtutu, 25, of Port Republic was indicted by vice narcotics detectives and subsequently arrested for two counts of committing prescription fraud illegally obtaining oxycodone. Derek Andrew Mullins, 21, of St. Inigoes was indicted and arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
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Waxing Poetic, Heading for Regionals By Alex Panos Staff Writer Sage Burch, a sophomore at Leonardtown High School, is headed to regionals in the “Poetry Out Loud” competition – a national poem recital contest. Second place finisher Renae Thomas of Ryken may participate in regionals as well, depending on available spots, and Josh Hall of Leonardtown rounded out the top three. Students chose from a book containing over 680 classic and contemporary poems to select works from for the competition. Judges graded the recitals based on poem length, rhyming scheme, word usage and on the student’s recital accuracy and stage presence. Coordinators were on hand to help students in the event they got stuck or forgot their place in the poem as they read it. Susan McNeil, member of the event’s cosponsor the St. Mary’s Arts Council, believes the competition has a number of benefits for aspiring poets and drama students. Poetry Out Loud provides an excellent opportunity to learn about poetry and practice vocal expression. Although the students are not writing original pieces, the ability to recite and interpret famous poetry is a way of improving one’s literacy and artistic skills. The event, which culminates with an all expense paid trip to Washington, DC, helps
students practice their public speaking skills as well. “I think the kids get a lot out of it,” McNeil said, emphasizing it provides an outlet for drama students to display their talents. The regional competition will be held Feb. 16 at the Calvert Marine Museum, beginning at noon. Burch – who won St. Mary’s with her recitals of “In School-Days” by John Greenleaf Whittier and “Vixen” by W.S. Merwin – will be required to add a third poem to her repertoire for regionals. Students from Kings Christian Academy, Leonardtown and St. Mary’s Ryken High School, eight kids in total, participated in the countywide competition this year at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Kids signed up in October, and selected two works to read aloud. They advanced in a “pyramid” style structure by advancing from classroom to school-wide to county-wide competition. The event was open to all students, McNeil says in the past Chopticon and Great Mills high schools have participated; the Arts Council strongly encourages all St. Mary’s students to get involved with the competition next year. The St. Mary’s Arts Council is a volunteer organization that directs grant money to local organizations in order to fund the arts – this is the first time the council co-sponsored
St. Mary’s Celebrates Catholic Schools Week By Alex Panos Staff Writer Some Catholic private schools held class a little out of the ordinary this week. Catholic Schools Week, a national initiative, featured open houses, student and teacher appreciation days and activities geared toward giving back to the community. The week helps students understand sacrifices parents make to send them to a private Catholic school, according to Mother Catherine Spalding Principal Jessica Bowles. Tuesday was designated as “service day” at Mother Catherine Spalding. Pre-k through 2nd grade created crafts for the Mechanicsville Fire Department, 3rd through 5th grade made items to decorate St. Mary’s Nursing Home and 6th through 8th grade made Veteran’s Day cards for the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. In the fourth grade, students made “pocket full of love” kangaroo crafts to be distributed to members of the nursing home on Valentine’s Day. Sisters Charity of Nazareth, a group founded by Mother Catherine Spalding, traveled to Chaptico to speak with students at Catherine Spalding about some of the group’s initiatives. Kids were briefed on the history of the organization, and given an update on everything the sisters do to better the lives of children around the world. At the end of the presentation, the young students received coloring activity booklets to enjoy. The students enjoy the entire week, says
Natalie Thompson, left, and Brian Copsey work on “pocket full of love” kangaroos to be given to St. Mary’s Nursing Home on Valentine’s Day.
Bowles, because the week brings different events to the school. Bowles says the students are looking forward to Friday, which has been deemed student appreciation day. Parts of the day will consist of playing bingo, watching a Chinese acrobat and feature a Chic-fil-A lunch. In the evening, students are invited to return to the building with their families and take in a magic show. St. Michael’s School in Ridge spent some time Tuesday with a charity penny walk to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Children lined up pennies in the gymnasium in order to raise money from sponsors. In all, the school raised $399.61. The rest of the week at St. Michael’s features an open house and “celebrity” reading from some prominent figures in the community. Catholic schools week coincided with national school choice week this year. alexpanos@countytimes.net
Sage Burch, left, won the St. Mary’s Poetry Out Loud Competition. Renae Thomas finished second and Josh Hall took third. Burch will compete at regionals on Feb. 16
an independent project. Linda Joy Burke, the regional coordinator for the competition, aided in the Arts Council, which McNeil says hopes to run the county competition entirely on their own next year.
Because the event is just over the bridge in Solomons, McNeil believes the event is quite accessible to people in St. Mary’s County. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Piney Point Elementary School Profile
Fast Facts Principal: Mrs. A. Ellis Vice Principal: Ms. E. White Mascot: The Piney Point Beacons Enrollment: approximately 540 Feeder Path: Spring Ridge or Leonardtown middle schools Great Mills or Leonardtown high schools 44550 Tall Timbers Road, Tall Timbers, MD 20690 Phone: 301-994-2205 Fax: 301-994-2207 Office Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Student Hours: 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
“Piney Point Beacons, guiding each other toward our full potential.”
Piney Point Elementary A Rare School in Maryland Piney Point Elementary School is one of St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ gems, hidden in the waterfront community of Tall Timbers, it is one of very few Maryland schools that is on the water. Piney Point ES is about our people. We are a dedicated community that cares for our children and their learning. In addition to the SMCPS mission, our staff holds true to the following ideas: • Collaboration • Community • Academic Rigor • Family Oriented • Whole Child • Cooperative learning and teaching • Invested • Challenging • Nurturing • Embracing individuality Thanks to funds from the school
board, our Parent Teacher Association and our own fundraisers, we have been steadily increasing the technology available to be included in instruction. Teachers meet weekly to share ideas and to hear from teacher leaders about the most efficient and engaging instructional technology practices. SMCPS also supports our staff development through our eCoach, Mary Moreland. PPES has a staff that is dedicated to and invested in the children of its community. Many of the staff have serviced the community for many years, truly making it their ‘home.’ We have 24 staff members with over a decade at PPES, nine of whom have been at Piney Point for over 20 years. Our newer staff members take quickly to the community as their own, making a home at Piney Point.
Front to back: Summer Brooks, Kaycia Banks, Katie Hill
Our volunteer and community support is extensive. Many volunteers contribute to the educational process at PPES as they work closely with teachers to instruct our students. PPES is certified as a Green School for our efforts in not only ‘going green’ but also for our efforts in educating children and adults in our community about reducing, recycling, and reusing. Our extracurricular activities include • Future Leaders of the World (FLOW) • Destination Imagination • Robotics • Homework Club (sponsored by community volunteers) • SMECO Math Challenge • SMECO Knowledge Bowl • Sunshine Math • Summer Reading Program • March of Dimes – Reading Champions • Book It – a Pizza Hut Reading
Program • St. Jude’s Math-A-Thon Our PTA is active and was lead this year by Jayne Worch, President. The association enriches our community with events such as the Fall Festival, a whole school fundraising night with games and activities for children; Winter Celebration, a free event with snacks and crafts for families; Movie Nights; Basket Bingo, a popular community event that helps support PPES; and, Beacon Bolt 5K and Fun Run to promote wellness and raise funds for technology at PPES In addition to these events that provide community opportunities to enjoy family time, our PTA supports the school in many ways. The members give teacher gifts to start the year, host a Bus Appreciation Breakfast; Teacher Appreciation Week events and gifts, monthly birthday deserts; classroom supply program for teachers; and, ongoing support in classrooms and with school leadership for school improvement.
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PPES Students Storm to Robotics Competition
Ms Summers teaching, students Christopher Holmes, Sophia Klueter, and Jordan Forest are shown.
The after school Lego Robotics Club started four years ago under the leadership of Mrs. Grabenstein and Mrs. Beaulieu. Two teams consisting of 4th and 5th graders competed in the local CSM Regional Robotics Competition. Teams earned awards in research and community service as first year teams. In the second year, the robotics club grew to four teams in which teams won for Team Spirit and for Research and the program continues to grow. PPES has sponsored five teams, with a total of 50 kids, in the past two years and provides an educational and exciting opportunity for students to learn about ways to better their community, conduct research and present ideas to others as well as enhance their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). With the mentorship from PPES parent volunteers as coaches and mentors and the support from staff members, students work in teams on a weekly basis using the Lego Mindstorm kits to build and program an autonomous robot to complete theme based challenges. Under the continued coordination of Mrs. Grabenstein, teams then prepare for the CSM Robotics Competition held in the spring every year. PPES continues to look forward to keeping this program a great success.
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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert outlined deep cuts in the U.S. Navy’s spending plan last week in anticipation of Congress’s lack of action to solve the country’s looming fiscal issues. In a memo he sent out to commanders and senior executives across the service, Greenert laid out the fiscal situation plainly, stating that since the navy is operating under a continuing resolution that funds it at fiscal 2012 levels it cannot keep up with rising costs of operation. Greenert explained in the memo that the Navy is operating at fiscal year 2012 funding levels, falling $3.2 billion short of this year’s of the operations and maintenance budget. This coinciding with $1.4 billion of unplanned growth, leaves the Navy $4.6 billion below its requirements. CNO Adm. Greenert In response to these shortfalls Greenert ordered immediate cuts to the service and maintenance of 30 ships in the navy’s fleet, air depot maintenance affecting 250 aircraft and implemented hiring freezes for civilian employees including terminations for some and furloughs for civil servants. Greenert’s directives could lay off as many as 3,000 shipyard workers, according to the memo. Greenert directed spending at bases be curtailed which means delays in repairs and maintenance to piers, docks, runways buildings and other facilities. These actions are reversible if the Congress acts and comes up with a funding solution for the Department of Defense, according to the memo. But if sequestration comes – approximately $500 billion in automatic cuts in federal spending – Greenert said more programs and operations will be trimmed, affecting overseas deployments as well as training. Greenert’s memo follows a similar missive by Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, who told commanders to prepare for sequestration. Civilian defense contractors and civil servants at Patuxent River Naval Air Station have dreaded the possible consequences of sequestration, fearing for their jobs. County Commissioner Todd Morgan, who also works as a defense contractor locally, said that the federal leadership was to blame for the problem and chided both Congress and President Obama for their intransigence. “When is Congress going to establish a responsible stance on this?” Morgan said. “It’s ludicrous to say that defense has to bear half the cuts by law but [according to Obama] we have to keep our hands off entitlements.”
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K-Mart Stretches Donation Dollars Dear Connie and Staff of Prince Frederick K-Mart, We would like to thank you very much for your help with our Annual Toy and Cash drive. This is the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club Maryland Chapter 4’s most exciting annual event. We are very humbled by the privilege to assist children, who through no fault of their own are in the foster care programs. This is our way of letting the children know that someone does care. Counting only on the generosity of the outstanding citizens of Calvert and St Mary’s Counties, The RKMCMD4 collected over $6,200 over two Saturdays this fall. We were able to buy gifts for over 130 children. We also were able to donate extra animal pillows to each county. Each county was also given a large bag of extra toys just in case; someone was not on the list. The collecting was done through a “boot drive” in both counties. The response was wonderful. All drivers received a candy cane and some motorcycle safety information. Yes, Santa was even there. As in the past, you and your staff were filled with the Christmas spirit going above and beyond. This year we shopped on three different days and each time, we were greeted with smiles and “Have Fun!” Having over $6,200 to spend does take time. Each year, your staff is more and more helpful. Their knowledge, training and patience are very much noticed. Over the past few years, we have received over $15,000 in donations, most a dollar at a time. When we started this program, we contacted many other stores to determine where to spend the money. Due to the initial positive feedback and assistance from your store, we chose to exclusively use the Prince Frederick Kmart. We appreciate the continued generosity of K-Mart. Capitalizing on your corporate ads and rewards program, we estimate we have been able to purchase over $25,000 worth of gifts, at regular price. This has allowed us to help Christmas be a bit brighter for over 500 Southern Maryland Children. In the fall, we start with our contacts to get a list from Calvert and St Mary’s Counties Dept. of Social Services. This list has gender, ages and wish list items. We strive to get the children want they really want. Each child gets is a hat, gloves and scarf set first. After that, we work very hard to match the gift with the child. All also get a Christmas stocking filled with card, toothbrush, toothpaste, candy and goodies. After shopping we separate and bag each gift. The bags are sealed and tied with a ribbon and that child’s name on it. It is something that they can call their own, which a lot of us take for granted. Please let it warm your heart knowing what a difference you made in a child life. We would like to thank you again and we look forward to next year. Alan Billings, President Joe Gould, Vice President Stacey Welling, Committee Chair The Calvert Gazette received a copy of this letter with a request to include it on the Letters to the Editor page.
Legal Notices IN THE MATTER OF CRYSTAL CAMPBELL FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO CRYSTAL EVETTE GRAY
As a voting constituent of the state of Maryland, and a concerned citizen I'm very worried about the proposed Firearm Safety Act of 2013 legislation concerning public safety. I am in support of stronger background checks, increased funding for school security, increased funding for mental health care, and stiffer penalties for crimes committed using a gun, however I am not in favor of magazine capacity limits or bans on firearms for law abiding citizens. The current laws do not prevent criminals from possessing guns, or using them in crimes, and as was pointed out in last week’s press conference, police are encountering known felons with guns when raiding their houses. The proposed Firearms Safety Act of 2013 will only serve to limit and make it more and more difficult for a law-abiding citizen to exercise their rights. Per FBI the most recent statistics, the number of people killed with a rifle of any kind in Maryland in 2011, was two. The number of murders committed with a handgun, was 262. I don't see how banning the semi-auto rifle, which almost all rifles are, will have a noticeable impact on murder rates. Source: (Removed long web link to a 2011 Crime in the U.S. table on the FBI website.) Furthermore, Baltimore Police statistics show that in 2012, of the 217 homicides committed, 181 were with handguns, and only two were with rifles or shotguns combined. Of those 217 homicides, 79.1 percent were committed by people with known criminal records. 61.6 percent had a drug record, and 45.3 percent had been arrested for a previous gun violation. Consider also, that 82.3 percent of the victims had a criminal record, with 68.4 percent of them having at least one drug arrest. Source: (Removed long web link to an article in the Baltimore Sun.)
The high numbers for crime involving guns that you see in Maryland are not coming from law abiding citizens or first time offenders. They are coming from those who have no respect for the law. Those who repeatedly break the law, are forbidden from owning firearms, and do so anyway. This is the real problem. This is where the violence is coming from. The laws proposed that limit magazine capacity, and ban law abiding citizens from buying rifles will do nothing to curb these numbers, as it is the repeat criminal offenders inflating the rates. It's the gangs, and drug dealers that are killing innocents and each other that are the problem. The problem is not the father who keeps a rifle locked in the closet for home security, or the single mother who works in a bad part of town, and applies for a concealed carry permit so that she has a better chance of going home safely to her children at night. The problem also isn't the sportsman who competes in shooting matches with a semi-auto rifle. Please share this with your readers so they can consider the effect that these laws will have on the good, law abiding people of Maryland, before law makers in Annapolis vote on the new gun control legislation. They're not taking guns out of the hands of criminals, or limiting the number of bullets in a criminal’s magazines, they're limiting ours. The good. The trustworthy. Ensuring that if we ever have to defend ourselves, we will be at a disadvantage to those who ignore bans and limits. I agree, that one life saved is worth fighting for. That's why I ask you share what I wrote with your readers so they to can oppose the proposed bans and limits. Help us save your and our own lives to. Thank you Laura Hounsell Bowie, MD
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In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-12-001112 The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change her name from Crystal Campbell to Crystal Evette Gray. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: I would like to resume using my maiden name. I was divorced July 22, 2004 in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 18th day of February, 2013. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland
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To The Editor
A Call to Express Dissatisfaction Nonprofit organizations that provide essential county services are under attack by three of our five County Commissioners. Some of these 26 organizations like Three Oaks Men Shelter, St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen, Walden Sierra, and The Arc of Southern Maryland provide a vital safety net for county residents in need. Other organizations like Greenwell Foundation, Historic Sotterley, Historic St. Mary’s City Foundation, and The Historic Society preserve our cultural past and promote tourism to the county. The River Concert Series and The Oyster Festival are attended by thousands of county and non-county residents and make our area unique. The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center allows county residents to acquire advanced degrees or improve their work skills without having to leave the county. Enhancing the quality of life in St. Mary’s County, promotes the recruitment and retention of those working for our defense companies. It also encourages individuals to retire in this beautiful county. These nonprofit organizations receive only a small portion of their budgets from the county, however they use these fund to show our government’s support so they can apply for
other non-county funding. All of these nonprofits are generously supported by county individuals and groups who contribute both financially and by volunteering their time. Last year St. Mary’s County had a 30 million dollar budget surplus. Commissioners Jarboe, Jones and Morris have started the process to stop all funding of these agencies even though these funds are a minimal percentage of the overall county budget. These public tax funds belong to all of us and not to the County Commissioners. They were elected to make St. Mary’s County a better place to live and not to promote their personal political philosophies that are out of step with our generous community. Once our community can organize and vote them out of power, the damage will all ready be done. If you are a nonprofit organization’s financial supporter, volunteer or just a concerned county resident, please contact Commissioners Jarboe, Jones and Morris and express your dissatisfaction with their actions and tell them to restore and increase funding to these essential county organizations. James S. Bershon Leonardtown
Compliance Corporation Supports Juvenile Drug Court Herold Herndon, President of Compliance Corporation, has made it his mission to support worthwhile organizations in our community through the annual Compliance Golf Tournament. This year the $2,348 raised from the tournament went to the St. Mary’s County Juvenile Drug Court. The Juvenile Drug Court serves adolescents who have been charged with a non-violent offense and have a substance abuse problem. The Drug Court is a 12 to 18 month program that involves close supervision, frequent drug tests, counseling and regular court appearances. Circuit Court Judge Michael Stamm has presided over the program since 2006. The program is a collaborative effort of the Circuit Court, Department of Juvenile Services, Walden-Sierra, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Office of the Public Defender, Office of the Sherriff and Office of the States Attorney. According to Pete Cucinotta, the program coordinator, “the program has served over 175 youth since its inception”. He went on to say that he is always amazed
at the support the community and Board of County Commissioners have demonstrated. He also wanted to thank the programs Advisory Board for their continued effort and support. We would like to thank all who braved the chilly weather to come out and support this annual tournament. We would especially like to thank Wicomico Shores Golf Course, Bill Jenner the event organizer, and the following event sponsors: International Beverage, Sen. Roy Dyson, CSC Applied Technology Group, Taylor Gas Company, Inc., The Simms Insurance Agency, SMECO, Del. John Wood, CMI General Contractors, Inc., Parrans’ Flooring, Franzen Realtors, Inc., Burch Oil Co., Inc., Community Bank of Tri-County Wealth Advisors, Edward Donahue, NSI, EWA Governmental Services Inc, and Wyle Labs. Carl Franzen On Behalf Members of the St. Mary’s County Juvenile Drug Court Advisory Board
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Healthcare Community is in the Zone By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
List of 19 HEZ Applicants
Lexington Park, Great Mills and Park Hall recently received one of first five state designated Health Enterprise Zones, according to state and local press releases. One of 19 applicants, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital becomes a model for “innovative ways of the health disparities that have plagued our communities for too long,” said Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown during his announcement last week. Championed by the Brown and jointly administered by the Community Health Resources Commission and Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the HEZ Initiative is a four-year pilot program with a budget of $4 million per year. The purposes of the HEZ Initiative are to reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations and among geographic areas; improve health care access and health outcomes in underserved communities; and, reduce health care costs and hospital admissions and re-admissions. Community coalitions in each area will receive a range of incentives, benefits, and grant funding to address unacceptable and persistent health disparities. “My father was a doctor, and growing up, I had the opportunity to see first-hand the tremendous impact that quality affordable, healthcare can have on families and businesses. By establishing Health Enterprise Zones, we will be able to use incentives and innovation to expand access to care and address the geographic and racial disparities that exist in our most underserved communities.” “This is a very innovative application by Lt. Gov. [Anthony] Brown to apply a business model to the health care arena,” said Joan Gelrud, vice president at MedStar
1 Allegany County Health Department 2 Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County 3 Care for your Health (Baltimore City) 4 Somerset County Health Department 5 Bon Secours Hospital (Baltimore County) 6 Dorchester County Health Department (and Caroline County) 7 Cecil County Health Department 8 Prince George’s County Health Department 9 Charles County Department of Health 10 Baltimore County Department of Health 11 St. Mary’s Hospital of St. Mary’s County 12 MedChi – Chestertown (Kent County) 13 Lower Shore Clinic (Wicomico County) 14 Sisters Together And Reaching - East Baltimore HEZ Collaborative 15 Calvert Memorial Hospital 16 Laurel Regional Hospital/Dimensions Healthcare System (Prince George’s) 17 Asian American Center of Frederick/ L.I.F.E. & Discovery, Inc. 18 GOSPEL/Allen Chapel AME (Montgomery County) 19 Anne Arundel Medical Center
Photo by Frank Marquart Back Row: Left is Lori Werrell, Director, Health Connections, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Jaclyn Shaw, Grant Writer, Health Connections, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Robin Finnacom, Chief Executive Officer, Community Development Corporation, Dennis Nicholson, Executive Director, Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, and Dr. Meena Brewster, Health Officer, St. Mary's County Health Department. Front Row: Left is Christine R. Wray, President, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Dr. Kathleen O'Brien, Chief Executive Officer, Walden Sierra, Joan Gelrud, Vice President, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Ella May Russell, Director, St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Lori Jennings Harris, Director, St. Mary's County Office on Aging & Human Services and Landis Locket, Director, Minority Outreach Coalition of St. Mary's County. Not pictured: Dr. Sarah Leonhard, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Baden Medical and Nathaniel Scroggins, Director for Minority Outreach and Technical Assistance (MOTA) for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene of St. Mary's County
St. Mary’s Hospital. According to the state’s press release Medstar’s application was chosen because its “proposal for the Greater Lexington Park seeks to improve public health outcomes in the Lexington Park, Great Mills, and Park Hall communities of St. Mary’s County, areas experiencing a dearth of primary care physicians. The proposal includes a new community health care center and five new primary care practitioners, one psychiatrist, and two licensed social workers in the Zone. Innovative strategies include the development of a “health care transportation route” to address barriers to accessing health care in this rural area of the state.” The areas covered by the enterprise zone have demonstrated an excessive use of emergency room visits to provide for primary care, Gelrud said. “Emergency room care is expensive and all you’re getting is one thing looked at. This is about health care programming… care from a primary provider is much more comprehensive.” Lexington Park joined Dorchester and Caroline counties, Annapolis, West Baltimore and Capital Heights as recipients of extra funding based on health disparities tied to geographic location, ethnicity and race. The community will receive an extra $3.4 million over the next four years. Gelrud said, the money from the state will be used for more physicians, improve the communities access to healthcare, lowering the overall health care costs while at the same time improve the health of individuals by treating core ailments. “This is a population-level way of addressing community health,” said Dr. Meenakshi Brewster, St. Mary’s county health officer. Greater health care access treats heart failure and cancer and risk factors like physical inactivity, tobacco use and second hand smoke. All of those problems were documented in the health zone’s area, she said. “This is a well rounded, comprehensive effort,” Brewster said. Kathleen O’Brien, director of Walden Sierra, Inc., the county’s main behavioral health and crisis intervention group, said people who have primary care issues like the ones documented in Lexington Park often have mental health issues, too. The enterprise zone will allow for more diagnosis of those mental health issues when people seek more primary care, she said.
Photo Courtesy of Medstar Lt. Governor Anthony Brown gathers with community leaders to announce the “Greater Lexington Park” area as one of five Health Enterprise Zones.
“It creates a true safety net for the community,” O’Brien said. Other programs that the enterprise zone is set to provide include interpreters for patients who speak a foreign language and a dedicated van to transport residents along a 16-mile route. The van will carry citizens to health care providers and grocery stores and gyms for healthier foods and exercise. It also means new jobs, Gelrud said. Community health workers will go out into the community and connect with residents, encouraging them to seek greater healthcare. The state will monitor the program closely to ensure the money spent translates into positive results. The unique designation could become a model to replicated across the country, Gelrud said. “The nation is looking at the health enterprise zones,” Gelrud said. “We’re going to have to show outcomes.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Fast Facts About HEZ Application Process Each proposed HEZ met the following eligibility criteria to be eligible to submit a full HEZ proposal: • An HEZ must be a community, or contiguous cluster of communities, defined by zip codes boundaries (one or more multiple zip codes); • An HEZ must have a resident population of at least 5,000 individuals*; • An HEZ must demonstrate economic disadvantage by having either: A Medicaid enrollment rate above the median value for all Maryland zip codes; or A WIC participation rate above the media value for all Maryland zip codes; and • An HEZ must demonstrate poor health outcomes by having either: • The other four HEZ designated counties are Dorchester and Caroline counties, Annapolis, West Baltimore and Capital Heights. • Applications were evaluated based on a set of 13 review principles by an independent HEZ Review Committee comprised of experts in the fields of public health, health disparities, and health care delivery. • Areas designated as HEZs will have access to a range of incentives that include state income tax credits; hiring tax credits; loan repayment assistance; priority entrance into the state’s Patient Centered Medical Home Program; priority for available state electronic health record grant funding; additional grant funding from the Community Health Resources Commission; and capital grant support.
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Mike’s About More Than Bikes
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Mike Schwartz, the owner of Mike’s Bikes on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park in business since 1980, has seen the community change over 30 years. The one thing that hasn’t seemed to change is Schwartz himself, who has steadfastly been marketing bikes as a meaningful mode of transportation and at the same time works as a community activist helping the poor. Every year he solicits donations from the community so he can buy turkeys and donate them to the needy each Christmas; he said his upbringing in a neighborhood around Towson with a teacher for a father
and a social worker for a mother helped instill the importance of helping others. When a fire destroyed his home in 1983, the community banded together with the Salvation Army to help him. He decided to enlarge his efforts to give back to people. “I pretty much lost everything I owned,” he said. “The Christmas project was a way to pay people back.” He said, “I gave out 1,853 turkeys this year,” he said. “I just ask people for money. I’ve been doing this for 30 years.” Despite the changes in St. Mary’s County, people are still willing to give to help those less fortunate, he said. “This year the amount of people who helped was just incredible. People
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around here are definitely willing to help if asked.” Not every change has been positive, he said. Patuxent River Naval Air Station brought prosperety through jobs and higher incomes; however, not everyone has the opportunity to work for the defense industry, “It’s become a county much more of rich and poor than it used to be. It’s gotten a lot more crowded, it’s gotten more citified than what I’d like it to be.” Schwartz pays attention to the portion of Great Mills Road nearer to Route 5, a section of the community he feels has been largely neglected by the county. “It’s the biggest town, it should have the most cops. It’s got the most crime,” he said of Lexington Park. If the section of road had more attention to amenities like simple lighting, he said, people’s perceptions of the neighborhood might change. Developments that have been planned on that section of the road have often fallen by the wayside, he said.
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“No one’s ever really cared about this end of the road,” he said. “No one’s ever had a vested interest in it. You come down here at night and there aren’t even decent street lamps. It always makes it look worse than it is.” Aside from community activism Schwartz remains active in sports, including disk golf and BMX racing. Schwartz races as many as two to three times a week, but he thinks it’s a good idea he doesn’t have a motorbike. “I’m far too reckless,” the 56-yearold said. Despite tremendous growth in the community, he laments the shrinking interest in sporting activities. He believes the emphasis on technology to provide entertainment may have people less willing to gather in a social setting. “We have more people and less sports,” Schwartz said. “It doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Sharron Bond, 57 Sharron Connie Bond, 57 of California, Md. died on Jan. 23, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. She passed away with her son by her side. Sharron was born Dec. 20, 1955 in Leonardtown, Md. She was the daughter of Carolyn Briscoe and the late Maurice Hanson and also the step-daughter of the late Robert Vincent Briscoe. She is survived by her son Vaughn Clark, Jr. (Victoria) and two grandchildren, Jaelien Mia and McKenzie Layla Clark of Lexington Park, Md.; her mother Carolyn Briscoe of California, Md.; sister Vivian Jordan (Alfred) of Drayden, Md.; three brothers, Rodney Briscoe of California, Md.; Marty Mason of Baltimore, Md.; and Bobby Roach of Valley Lee, Md. Sharron graduated from Great Mills High School in 1974, she worked for the Federal Government in both Washington, D.C. and Patuxent River for over 23 years. Sharron was one class short of receiving her degree. Sharron married her second husband, Michael Bond on Sept. 9, 2006 who preceded her in death on June 6, 2007. Her sister Robin Briscoe also preceded her in death in 2009. Sharron enjoyed shopping with her late sister Robin and being around her mom. Connie, as the family called her, loved
bossing her brother Rodney around. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and loved her son and grandchildren with all her heart. Visitation and service were on Jan. 30 at St. Mark’s UAME Church, 45685 Happyland Road, Valley Lee, Md. Interment followed at St. Mark’s Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Elmer Jordan, Sr., Michael Young, Dwight Giles, Arthur Miller, Bobby Roach and Thomas Jordan and Honorary Pallbearer: Alfred Jordan. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville.
Bob Cheseldine, 81 William Robert “Bob” Cheseldine, 81 of Leonardtown died Jan. 3 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born Jan. 16, 1931 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late William Wallace Cheseldine and Flora Agnes (Harding) Cheseldine. Bob’s occupation was a butcher. Bob is survived by his daughter, Laura A. Mangum of Leonardtown, his granddaughter, Samantha A. Mangum, and his niece, Darlene Morris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Delia Cheseldine, and his siblings, Mary Elizabeth Farrell, Helen Cassidy, Stanley Cheseldine and Ronald Cheseldine.
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William R. Dexter, 80 William R. Dexter, age 80, of Waldorf, Md. passed away on Jan. 18. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. Dexter; father of Kathleen (Jerry) Golba, William (Terry) Dexter Jr., and Joseph Dexter; grandfather of Joseph, Kimberly, Justin, and Sara Kate. The family received friends on Jan. 23 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Waldorf, Md. with private internment. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Charles County or to he Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were provided by Raymond Funeral Service, La Plata, Md. 301-934-2920.
Frederick Gieseler, 83 Frederick Christian Gieseler, 83, of Mechanicsville passed away on Jan. 24 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born Feb. 2, 1929, in Berlin, Germany, he was the son of the late Friedrich and Erna Gieseler. Fred Gieseler, born in Berlin, Germany, raised in Hamburg, Germany. After escaping the Russian invasion of Berlin while attending boarding school, he was able to grow up in what was West Germany. This allowed him the opportunity to immigrate to Montreal, Canada when he was a young adult. He entered the Volkswagen world during this time, while learning to speak English. Shortly after, he made his way to America, which became his permanent home. At the first opportunity, after five years he acquired his US citizenship. He was a true patriot of the land and was forever grateful for the opportunities America provided, but he insisted he was not, ‘wretched refuse’ as stated on the Statue of Liberty. In 1968, he married the lovely Traute Buhr, of Lubeck, Germany whom he claimed was the love of his life, may she also rest in peace. During his career as a mechanical engineer and successful businessman, he was described by his colleagues as, ‘a mentor to many, a teacher to some and a friend to all.’ He was an avid golfer, hockey fan, international traveler and motorcycle enthusiast, making multiple cross-country treks even into his later years. He was a selfproclaimed linguist. His education included six years of Greek and eight years of Latin. He had a fascination with trains, collecting and riding on them. He enjoyed hiking, kayaking, museums, computers, dining out and collecting Snoopy memorabilia that includes a collection of every comic strip ever published. He was quite proud of his vast collection of movies and music. He was known by his family as Moosehead. He insisted all life lessons can be learned by ob-
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serving nature. Fred is survived by his daughters, Helga C. Hertlein, of Leonardtown, Monika J. Nicome, of Boonville, N.C., Carmen M. Gieseler, of Largo, Fla., and Sonia J. Anderson, of Safety Harbor, Fla.; ten grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family will receive friends for Fred’s Life Celebration on Sunday, February 3, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Alan Harrison, 58 Alan Eugene Harrison, 58, of Hollywood passed away on Jan. 23 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s. Born Sept. 12, 1954 in Baltimore, he was the son of Betty Rose (Arnold) Harrison and the late James Vernon Harrison. Alan loved spending time with his family and friends, landscaping around the house, listening to his favorite band, The Beatles, and cheering on his favorite team, The Baltimore Ravens. Alan retired December 2012 from the St. Mary’s County Public School system where he served as the Director of Operations. Previously, he served as an Operational Director at the Harborplace Gallery and the National Aquarium of Baltimore. Alan is survived by his loving wife, Deborah S. (Vance) Harrison of Hollywood; his sons, Benjamin B. Harrison of Lexington Park and Nicholas A. Harrison of Hollywood; and his siblings, Russell R. Harrison of Glen Burnie, Jamie L. Harrison of Glen Burnie, and Nichole J. Panasuk of Stewartstown, Penn. In addition to his father, Alan was preceded in death by his sister, Betty L. Dobbins. Family received friends for Alan’s Life Celebration on Jan. 29 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. A memorial remembrance service followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, 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.
Randy Martin, 65 John “Randy” Martin, 65, of Lexington Park, died Jan. 25 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Born March 8, 1947 in Greensboro, N.C., he was the son of the late William Thomas Martin and Edna Faye Tolley Martin.
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Randy earned a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, N.C. While attending college, he was the President of Elliott Hall student center. This is where he met his future wife, Muriel Bradley; whom he married on Sept. 18, 1976 at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary’s City, Md. Together they spent 36 wonderful years together. After earning his Master’s degree, he moved to Lexington Park in 1972 to work as a computer programmer for Sperry Univac. After 32 dedicated years in the computer industry he retired in December 2010 from Northrup Grumman. Randy enjoyed gardening, attending concerts and spending time with his family and his dogs. He had an eclectic and detailed knowledge of music, particularly jazz and blues, and loved to travel – especially to music festivals. Randy was known, both at work and amongst family, for his clever sense of humor and care for others. In addition to his wife, Randy is survived by his daughters, Tenley Elizabeth Martin of Leeds, England and Alexis Miranda Martin of Annapolis; and his brother, William Penn Martin (Freddie Ann Davis) of Greensboro, N.C. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family received friends for Randy’s Life Celebration on Jan. 30 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. A funeral service by Reverend John Ball at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City, scheduled on Thursday, Jan. 31, celebrated his life. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Caring, P.O. Box 144, Lexington Park, MD 20653-0144 or the American Red Cross, St. Mary’s County Chapter, P.O. Box 387, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Mary Ellen Masiello, 85 Mary Ellen Masiello, age 85, of Lawrenceville passed away Sunday, Jan. 20. Mrs. Marsiello graduated from Margaret Brent High School in Hellen, Md. She was proceded in death by Husband:Alfred Marisello, Sr.; Sons:Charles Ramos and Alfred Masiello, Jr.; Grandchildren; Lisa Ramos and John Deel. She is survived by children: Sara E. and David Aud of Md., Mary and Michael Franklin of Ga., Mickey and Gloria Ramos of Md., Juanita and Don Large of Fla., and Kath and Jean Norton of Ga.; Brothers and Sisters-in-law: John and Judy Thompson of Mass. And Charles and Maria Thompson of Wash.; Sisters: Peggy Harrell of Ala. And Joan Danielson of Md.; Eleven Grandchildren; 10 Great Grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral mass was held on Thursday Jan. 24 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Lawrenceville. Rev. Albert W. Jowdy served as celebrant. Burial followed at East Shadowlawn Cemetery, Lawrenceville. In Lieu of flowers, donations to St. Lawrence Catholic Church319 Grayson Hwy. Lawrenceville, Ga., 30045 in memory of Mary Ellen Masiello. The family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, SW, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046. 770-962-3100. Please sign the online guest book at www. stewartfh.com
Eugene Moats, 77 Eugene Moats, 77 of Lusby, Md. passed away on Jan. 12 at Burnett Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick, Md. Born Aug. 17, 1935 in Brushy Fork, W.V. he was the son of the late Floyd Moats and Sarah (Losh) Moats. On Mar. 15, 1958, Eugene married the love of his life, Thelma Gayle Moats in Washington, D.C. Eugene lived in Prince George’s County for 40 years before moving to Calvert County where he resided for 12 years. He was employed by the Teamsters Union as a truck driver as well as Giant Food Stores as a security officer. Eugene was a big fan of football and loved to watch the Washington Redskins. He also enjoyed spending time playing the horses, slot machines, and the game of horseshoes. In addition to his wife, Eugene is survived by his daughter, Kelly Ann Taylor, of Lusby, Md.; his son, Danny Eugene Moats, of California, Md.; two sisters, Rella Mae Zarvis, of Alexandria, Va., Peggy Hawley, of Monroe, N.C.; three grandchildren, Kelly Ann Flowers, Matthew Dylan Moats, Nicholas Anthony Moats; and one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Ann Flowers. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by an infant son; his siblings, Stella Jane Duley, Betty Blue Knott, and Erasmus Losh. Family received friends for Eugene’s Life Celebration on Jan. 15 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Jan. 16 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, Md. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Joshua Benjamin Otts, 35 Joshua Benjamin Otts, of Cumberland peacefully passed to the other side on Jan. 22 after 35 years sojourning on Earth. He follows his father-inlaw, Leo Marchand, paternal grandparents, Frances and Louis Otts, biological paternal grandparents, Grace and Robert Oliver, and his beloved maternal grandmother, Cynthia Knight. He was welcomed into this world in Leonardtown on March 31, 1977. He grew up in St. Mary’s County and married the love of his life, Catherine Marchand, on Oct. 15, 2005 as the setting sun illuminated the autumn leaves on Homestead Farm in Grantsville,
Maryland, one of his favorite places. Josh leaves behind his wife, Catherine Otts, of Cumberland, mother, Cyndi Knight, of Cumberland, father, Bert Otts and his wife, Soralla Facey de Otts, of Bowie, his sister, Ann-Marie Valdez and niece, Ayla Valdez of San Marcos, Calif., his grandfather, Harry Knight, of Grantsville, Md., biological father, John Oliver, Garden City, Mich., and a host of in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, and longtime friends. An animal ‘whisperer’ from a young age, he nurtured cats, snakes, frogs, and even an alligator. Josh also had a gift with green things. He used his encyclopedic knowledge of plants to help people find the perfect greenery for their yards and to create beautiful landscapes for them to enjoy. Josh didn’t walk his journey through this world, he skipped along his path. He took risks which sometimes led to soul-trying times but also gave him many moments of great joy in even the simplest of things. He was prodigiously creative and met new experiences with enthusiasm. Whether he was playing guitar and singing, building and flying model airplanes (and once, a model hovercraft made from scratch), or fishing -especially fishing, he never did anything by half-measures. Everyone who loved Josh enjoyed his quick wit, warm spirit, and big heart. He strived to live a life exemplified by his favorite song, “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It can be said truly of Josh, “He was a character.” And he played his role with gusto and to perfection. “A butterfly lights beside us, like a sunbeam. And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world. But then it flies on again, and although we wish it could have stayed, we are so thankful to have seen it at all.” --author unknown Services will be private. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Amputee Coalition of America, 900 East Hill Ave. Suite 290, Knoxville TN 37915-2566 or at www.amputee-coalition.org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Alice Marie Saulen, 79 Alice Marie Saulen, 79 of Great Mills, died Jan. 16 at her residence. Born Aug. 8, 1933 in Omaha, Neb., she was the daughter of the late Charles Clark and Viola R. (Wright) Clark. Alice was a document processor for National Electrical Benefit Funds for 20 years, retiring in 1989. Alice is survived by her children, Teresa Saulen of Great Mills, Sergio Jimenez, son-in-law of Great Mills, Larry Saulen of Great Mills, and Anthony Saulen of Yuma, Ariz.; grandchildren, Brittany Boylan of Great Mills, Antoinette
Saulen of Boston, Mass., Alaska Jimenez of Morgantown, W.Va., and Joseph Saulen of Great Mills; and her sister-in-law, Ursula Clark of Omaha, Neb. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Andrew Bean Shorter, 83 Andrew Bean Shorter, 83 of Towson, Md. died Jan. 26 at Perring Parkway Center in Baltimore, Md. Born Jan. 10, 1930 in Tall Timbers, Md., he was the son of the late Albert Lee Shorter and Fannie Margaret Hammett Shorter. Andrew was born and raised in St. Mary’s County, before moving to Baltimore in 1953. On Oct. 9, 1954, he married his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Jane Shorter, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Md. He was employed as an insurance underwriter with Zurich Insurance Company until his retirement in 1994. He was an usher at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Towson, Md. He was an avid reader, always reading to learn new things. He also enjoyed gardening, cutting the grass for his fellow neighbors, walking, bowling and golfing. His favorite place to vacation was Capon Springs, W. Va.; where he has visited more than fifty times. His greatest love was spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, Andrew is survived by his children, Andrew “Lee” Shorter (Barbara) of Phoenixville, Pa., Mary Catherine Shorter (Reza Fahimi) of Fallston, Md., and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jane Shorter of Baltimore, Md.; his brother, Charles Shorter (Margaret) of Broome’s Island, Md.; and his four grandchildren, Nina Fahimi of Fallston, Md., Ali Fahimi of Fallston, Md., Heather Amato of Morris Plains, N.J. and Ian Amato of Somerset, N.J.. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Rose Saunders, Mae Thomas, Alice Henderson, Violet Purcell, John Shorter, Thomas Shorter, Richard Shorter and Albert Shorter. Family received friends on Jan. 28, with prayers recited at 7 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service was conducted on Jan. 29, at 11 a.m., by Reverend Greg Syler at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 19167 Popular Hill Lane, Valley Lee, MD 20692. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. George’s Episcopal Church, 19167 Popular Hill Lane, P.O. Box 30, Valley Lee, MD 20692 or St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1108 Providence Road, Towson, MD 21286. 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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Patricia Ann Suit, 63 Patricia Ann Suit, 63, of California, Md. died on Jan. 22, at MedStar Georgetown Hospital after a 23 year battle with breast cancer. She passed from this life surrounded by her loving husband and brothers and sisters. Patricia retired as principal of St. John’s Parochial School in Hollywood in 2011. Born May 16, 1949 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Upton and Miriam (Drury) Thompson. She is survived by her husband Steve Suit of California, Md., sister-in-law Marylou Thompson (Upton, deceased), sisters Franny Thompson (George) and Tism Blackwell (Alan), brothers Benedict Thompson (Sheila), Wayne Thompson (Joan), Mike Thompson (Barbara), John Thompson (Elise) and Sam Thompson (Susan) and many nephews and nieces. Patricia was a graduate of St. John’s School and St. Mary’s Academy. She earned her undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She received a Master of Science degree in Education and Curriculum from McDaniel College in Westminster, Md. After college, Patricia taught at Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park and then moved to San Diego working at Holy Cross Hospital. She returned home in 1984 and began teaching at St. John’s, primarily middle school English and mathematics. Her attachment to St. John’s runs deep as one of nine siblings to graduate from the school and one of several family members to work there. This included her mother who was one of the first lay teachers. Patricia quickly earned a reputation for promoting the arts as well as academics with the belief that both are essential to a well rounded education. She initiated the choral program at St. John’s and later added an instrumental music program as well. Having worked closely with the
Hollywood Optimist Club to promote public speaking, she was recognized by the Optimists for “Outstanding Contributions to Education” in 1989. After being appointed principal in 1990, she continued to teach her specialties to the upper classes. She was honored with the Bishop Lyons Award for Outstanding Leadership in Catholic Education by the Archdiocese of Washington in 2001. She married Steve Suit in 1991 and shared his life with friends, camping and music. Steve generously supported her many hours attending to the school and students. Her courage in battling cancer was an inspiration to all who knew her. From the time she was diagnosed in 1990, she openly accepted the challenges of the disease with grace and perseverance and was always willing to counsel others facing the disease. Her husband Steve was always at her side, supporting her as she faced each new challenge and was dedicated to caring for her through those several difficult recoveries. Her mentor and pastor, Fr. Martin Harris, worked steadfastly with her over many years to maintain the students’ education while dealing with the several extended periods of cancer treatments. Family received friends for Patricia’s Life Celebration on Jan. 25 at St. John’s Church, 43927 St. John’s Road, Hollywood. Prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Jan. 26 at St. John’s Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Patricia’s colleague and longtime friend, Fr. Ron Potts will conduct the service. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris, Michael, Glenn, Ronnie, Joe and Dan Thompson. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s School or St. John’s Scholarship Fund, 43900 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown..
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David Lee Wong, 66
John Edward “Stump” Trossbach, 83 of Browns Mills, N.J. passed away on Jan. 25, at home with his family by his side. Born Dec. 18, 1929 in Dameron, Md. he was the son of the late Louis Tippett Trossbach and Caroline (Norris) Trossbach. John was a native of Dameron, Md. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and made it his career. John retired as a Sergeant 1st Class after 20 years, serving during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He then went to work for the U.S. Civil Service at Fort Dix where he was in the Army. John was a member of St. Ann’s Church, Browns Mills, N.J. where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. He also was a member of the DAV Chapter 27. John was known for his quilting. He loved woodworking and collecting John Deere memorabilia. John is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Edna Mary (Aud); his children, Gloria Krause (Robert) of Yorktown, Va., and Nancy and Sandra Trossbach both of Browns Mills, N.J.; grandchildren, Jonathan and Caroline Krause and Emily Trossbach; siblings, Carolyn Wood (Charles) of Dameron, Md., Mary Lee Raley of Park Hall, Md. and Patricia Buckner (Ormand) of South Australia. Family will receive friends for John’s Life Celebration on Friday, Feb. 1 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church, 16555 Three Notch Road, Ridge. Prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
David “Dave” Lee Wong, 66, of Mechanicsville, Md. formerly from Brandywine, Md. passed away on Jan. 24 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Jan. 1, 1947 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late David Lee and Margaret Padgett Thorn Wong. Dave was the loving husband of Delores A. Wong whom he married in Suitland, Md. David is survived by his children; Carrie M. Wong of Springfield, Va., David S. Lee of Mechanicsville, Md., step-daughter Tonya Sheppard, and one grandchild Luis Iraheta, Jr and one niece Rebekah Roach. He is survived by his siblings; Joyce Roach (James) of Colonial beach, Va., and Darlene Thom of Arlington, Va. David graduated from Suitland High School in 1965 and served in the United States Army. He moved from Brandywine, Md. to St. Mary’s County in July 2000 and owned a restaurant in Mechanicsville, Md. The family will received friends on Jan. 29 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown. A funeral service will follow the funeral home chapel at 6 p.m. with Father Francis Early officiating. Interment will be private.
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Forrest York, 66 Forrest “Sandy” York, 66, of Hollywood, Md. died Jan. 26 at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, Md. Sandy was born Apr. 12, 1946, in Berea, Ohio, to the late Janet (Bailey) York and Forrest York Sr. Sandy moved to St. Mary’s County in 1977 and married his wife of 33 years, Kathy Groner, in Jun. of 1979 where they purchased a small farm in Hollywood. Sandy loved country music, bike riding, fishing, gardening, and an ice-cold beer. He was a brick salesman, a jack-of-alltrades, but most importantly a kind, honest man. He was a proud father of two beautiful daughters, Hannah and Katie and “Gee-Gee” to two precious grandsons, Evan and Chase. Cancer took Sandy too young; after a long fought battle he died peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his wife, Kathy York; two daughters, Katie of Lexington Park and Hannah (Nickolas) of Piney Point; two grandsons, Evan and Chase; and twin sisters Sue (John), and Joann (Charlie). A gathering of friends and family will be held at Scarborough Farm, 25540 Friendship School Road, Mechanicsville on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s, 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.
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BECA Hosts Scholarship Fair
Library Items Genealogy basics and photo editing classes offered
Charlotte Hall library will offer a class for adults interested in getting started in searching for their family histories on Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. They will also learn how to use charts, organize information, use the library’s databases, and explore useful websites. Basic computer skills and an email account are necessary. Registration is required. Lexington Park library is also offering a basic genealogy class that focuses on free Internet websites, the library’s databases, Social Security Death Index, and US Census and will be held on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Knowledge of the Internet is necessary. Charlotte Hall library will offer a class covering the basics of using a digital camera and how to make photos spectacular on Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
Libraries offer evening storytimes and LEGO fun
Leonardtown branch will offer evening storytime on Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. followed by LEGO fun at 6:30 p.m. Lexington Park branch will offer evening storytime on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Charlotte Hall branch will offer storytime on Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. followed by LEGO fun at 6:30 p.m.
Reception held for St. Mary’s Camera Club
Members of St. Mary’s Camera Club will be available at the Artist Opening Reception at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery on Feb. 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to discuss their photography which is on display at the Gallery through the end of February.
Poets to share poetry
Kevin Holmbre, Project Manager at Compass Systems, talks with Great Mills High School Senior Nancy Bolton about potential scholarship opportunities.
The St. Mary’s Business, Education and Community Alliance held its annual scholarship fair on Monday. The Common Scholarship Application, the application on hand at the fair, offered 41 different scholarships offered by local businesses, organizations and individuals. BECA awarded 100 scholarships worth $250,000 last year. Along with booths set up around in a typical career fair style, workshops were offered teaching students and parents financial aid basics. Colleen Blundell, of Cedar Point Financial Services, taught a workshop on how to complete the common application scholarship. The event was held at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown.
Poets of all ages are invited to come and share their poetry, either original or favorite poems, at the Poetry Open Mic on Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Leonardtown library.
Childcare providers can earn CEUs for free training
Childcare providers can register for free training at which they will learn simple activities they can do with the children in their care to help them get ready to learn to read. Two CEUs will be awarded upon completion. The Every Child Ready to Read training is being offered at Leonardtown library on Feb. 12, at Charlotte Hall library on Feb. 21, and at Lexington Park library on Feb. 28. All three trainings begin at 6 p.m. Registration is required.
Kids can learn about healthy food choices
Jane Kostenko, University of Maryland Extension Food Supplement Nutrition Education Educator, will conduct two Now You’re Cooking sessions each month on the second Tuesday at Lexington Park Library, starting Feb. 12. Children 8-12 years old can drop in and enjoy fun, hands-on activity making and tasting food, measuring sugar and fat in food, or learning to make healthy food choices. The 30-minute sessions will start at 3:30 p.m. and at 4 p.m.
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SkillsUSA Regional Competition this Weekend
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center is hosting the Maryland SkillsUSA Southern Regional Competition on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school. Contests open to the public at 9 and the awards assembly starts at 2 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to observe the variety of career contests offered at this event. Students from the Forrest Center in St. Mary’s County, the Career & Technology Academy in Calvert County, as well as North Point High School and the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center in Charles County will be participating in the contests. Students receiving first, second and third place in each contest will move on to the state competition which takes place April 19-20, 2013. Contests cover knowledge and skills in a variety of areas including firefighting, nurse assisting, criminal justice, digital cinema production, automotive technology, advertising design and computer aided drafting just to name a few. For more information, contact Bonnie Skinner or Eric Millham at 301.475.0242 or bjskinner@smcps.org or epmillham@smcps.org. Please note: The event may be recorded and presented on SMCPS Channel 96, the school system’s educational cable channel, and the internet.
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Some Things Worth More Than an Army Career, Volkswagen By Alex Panos Staff Writer Lifelong St. Mary’s County resident Rodney Thompson and his wife, Jeanette, are celebrating their 50-year anniversary
next week. Rodney served as a County Commissioner from 1986 until 1990, and says he was in office at the best time, because politicians focused more on their own qualifications, and did not spend as much time dig-
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ging up dirt on each other. Rodney was born in Hollywood, and graduated from Leonardtown high school in 1959. After attending college in Massachusetts, he had plans to do two things – join the army and buy a Volkswagen. That changed drastically one Friday night, while at an auction back home in St. Mary’s, when he met his future wife. “I had my eyes on this girl, and I haven’t got them off of her,” Rodney said. He never did join the army because his “wife swept me off my feet.” Rodney settled down back home, got married, and worked at Dean Lumber for 25 years. He ran for county commissioner in 1982, and although he lost his first atPhotos courtesy of Jeanette and Rodney Thompson tempt, Rodney enjoyed the Jeanette and Rodney on their wedding day in 1963. experience. Despite being a Repubas a County Commissioner in the late 80’s. lican in a highly Democratic area, he still managed to nearly win the seat. “Everyone loves my dad.” Rodney said he can offer little advice “I got close enough I could taste it,” Rodney said, explaining his decision to run to the current county commissioners, and feels St. Mary’s is in “good hands” now again in 1986. In 1987 he quit at the lumber company with the current commissioners. By letting their “conscience be their to become an auctioneer and open his own company, which he ran until his retirement guide,” Rodney believes the current commissioners will do what is best for the two years ago. After becoming a county commis- county. The couple had five children together, sioner, Rodney began hosting many charity and currently have 10 grand children. auctions and giving back to the county. The anniversary party is scheduled to “He kind of is Hollywood,” Wayne Thompson, Rodney’s son, joked; explain- take place Feb. 9 at Nicoletti’s. ing many people in the area have met Rodney through his auction company, time alexpanos@countytimes.net employed at Dean Lumber and his service
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The Patuxent River Branch of the American Association of University Women has announced that “Dare to Dream” program applications are being accepted Feb. 1 through April 15, 2013. The grants are designed to enhance a woman’s personal growth, artistic skills, educational enrichment or community service. The grants can be used for a large variety of creative ideas and projects. Past grants include establishing a website for a nonprofit; paying for supplies for community projects, and providing fees for further professional certifications. The branch is proud that 28 Dare to Dream grants have been given since 2007, totaling over $6,000. Women 18 or over and living in Calvert, Charles and St Mary’s Counties are eligible for grants. They may request up to $300 to help them reach their goals. After applications are reviewed, the recipients will be notified by early May and will be honored at the branch’s annual meeting in Solomons in May. To apply, send an email to paxriveraauw@gmail.com or see Dare to Dream information page and application on the branch website www.aauw-paxriv.org. According to Barbara Fetterhoff , president, AAUW was founded in 1881, and the Patuxent River branch was formed with members of branches in all three counties in 2006 to “advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.”
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Train to Register Voters The League of Woman voters of St. Mary’s County is a nonpartisan community service organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government. Every election year our members serve to register voters in the community. This year 33 percent of the members participated in 11 events at eight different venues from August to October to register voters in St. Mary’s County. The league supplied blank registration applications as well as applications for absentee ballots at the College of Southern Maryland, the three county libraries, one of the high schools, Staples, Wal-Mart and the Amish market in Charlotte Hall. Over 100 applications were completed and turned into the Board of Elections. Some individuals were registering for the first time, while others were new to the area. Some individuals took an application to be filled out later because they did not have the information needed to complete the application or they had relatives who needed to register. Training for League registrars is provided by the Board of Elections. For more information on the League of Women Voters of St. Mary’s County and to join, go online to http://smc.lwvmd.org.
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CSM Collegiate Robotics Team Adds to Awards College of Southern Maryland collegiate robotics team, the Talons, won the Tournament Champion Award and the Excellence Award at Purdue University’s robotics competition Jan. 26 in West Lafayette, Ind. “This was the most challenging competition yet as they were up against some big universities—Purdue University and University of Illinois, Urbana, as well as Marion Technical College,” said CSM Professor Bernice Brezina who is the team’s faculty advisor and coach. “Purdue was the team to beat. Their robots were exceptional, but the Talons' were better,” she said of the team’s two robots that were built, programmed and tested by the CSM team of, front from left, team captain Willy Hamel and John Hamel, of Mechanicsville; and back from left Chiebuka Ezekwenna and Stewart Smith, of Waldorf; Jacob Brezina (junior member), of Swan Point and Jonathan Frank, of Indian Head, along with team members not pictured, Tiffany Lei, Jimmy O’Brien, Ngan Ngo, Heather Stripling and Christopher Williams of Waldorf; Nathan Hancock, of Bryantown and Mark Mahan, of Nanjemoy. The Excellence Award was judged by Purdue University engineering and computer science professors and is the highest level award of VEX Robotics competition given to the top all-around team in robot performance and judging. The award earned at an official VEX Robotics competition puts the Talons in the running to contend for the Excellence Award at the VEX Robotics World Championship Anaheim, Calif. in April.
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Thursday, Jan. 31 • Vital Community Connectors public forum Southern Maryland Higher Education Center , 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Vital Community Connectors plans to hold a series of public forums in the coming months. The first public forum will be held on Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. At these forums information will be provided about how the Vital Community Connectors broaden and extend that quality of life to all of our citizens through prudent investments in important programs and services crucial to building a dynamic community. For more information please call Joe Anderson at 301-481-6350 or e-mail at joea3652@ gmail.com.
Friday, Feb. 1 • Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books & Music, (41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD), 5 to 7 p.m. Sarah Pleydell will be signing copies of her book, “Cologne.” • United States Naval Academy Alumni Dinner Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training, (Piney Point, MD), 6:30 p.m. The Greater Southern Maryland Chapter of the USNA Alumni Associa-
tion invite all alumni and friends of the Academy to their annual “Dark Ages” dinner. Cocktails served at 6:30, dinner served at 7:30. Installation of Officers and GSMC President’s remarks to follow dinner. Please make your reservations and pay for dinner online by visiting the GSMC website, www.navyalumni.org, email Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com or call 240-298-2279. The cost this year is $37, including gratuity and choice of wine with dinner. • Happy Hour Olde Town Pub, (22785 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD), 5 to 7 p.m. The St. Mary’s Republican Club is hosting a happy hour. Join us for friendship, conversation and $1 off all draft beer until 7 p.m. Bring a friend! • Opal Fine Art (41625 Park Avenue, Leonardtown, MD), 5 to 9 p.m. Leave the ball gown and black tie at home. Join Opal Fine Art for an exploration of art in black and white. Invited juried artists from around the region will bring their unique perspective to their chosen medium. Opening Champagne and fine chocolates will be served. Show is held through Feb. 26. For more information, contact 302-438-1629.
Saturday, Feb. 2 • Flea Market St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, (Leonardtown, MD), 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The January 26 Flea Market is moving one week due to snow and cold. St. Mary’s County Fair Association is having an indoor flea market at the fairgrounds. All vendors and crafters are welcome. An 8x10 space with one table may be rented for $20. For information or to reserve a space you must call 301-475-9543.
Sunday, Feb. 3 • Community Breakfast at St. John’s Hollywood St. John’s Francis Regis Catholic Church (Hollywood) , 8 to 10:30 All-you-can-eat full course breakfast including eggs, pancakes and sausage from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the parish hall. The price is a donation. Families are welcome. Sponsored by the St. John’s Knights of Columbus.
Wednesday, Feb. 6 • Business Networking with Calvert Coffee Connections Heavenly Chicken and Ribs (10812 Town Center Blvd, Dunkirk), 4:30 to 6 p.m. Calvert Coffee Connections will be welcoming new businesses/members to our Inaugural networking event. There will be a complimentary Wine Tasting and Lite Fare. If you are a small business owner, an entrepreneur, or a professional woman working in Calvert County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, St. Mary’s or Charles County come meet other businesses and share your product or service with our growing CCC networking group. To attend this event, please RSVP to CalvertCoffeeConnection@ gmail.com no later than Monday, Feb 4th. You may call and RSVP at 410 980 5771 or
email and connect on twitter @ConnectCalvert. This will be the first meeting and the first time Heavenly Chicken and Ribs will be hosting. Heavenly Chicken and Ribs is located at 10812 Town Center Blvd in Dunkirk. Telephone 410- 286- 9660.
Thursday, Feb. 7 • St. Mary’s College of Maryland Bruce Reidel Presentation St. Mary’s Hall, St Mary’s College of Maryland, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join us for A Joint Presentation by The Patuxent Partnership and the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Bruce Riedel, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Near East and South Asia, Office of the Secretary of Defense “America, India and Pakistan to the Brink and Back: Avoiding Armageddon in Asia” Book signing to follow presentation View bio and excerpt of book on registration website. This is a no-cost program. Seating is limited. • Bruce Riedel Guest Speaks St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary’s College of Maryland (St. Mary’s City, MD), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bruce Riedel will speak on “America, India and Pakistan to the Brink and Back: Avoiding Armageddon in Asia.” Book signing to follow presentation. View biography and excerpt of book on registration website. This is a no-cost program. Seating is limited. Register at www.paxpartnership.org.
Saturday. Feb 9 • Indoor Yard Sale The Center for Life Enrichment, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Center for Life Enrichment will again host an Indoor Yard Sale. Gently used treasures and your favorite vendors just in time for Valentines Day. We will feature Crafts, Gifts and affordable Jewelry for all the special people on your list. For more information contact Karen at 301-373-8100, ext. 826. • Baseball and Softball walk-in registrations See locations and times below St. Mary’s American Little League American and National Little Leagues will hold Baseball and Softball walk-in registrations on Feb. 9 and 16 at Leonardtown and Esperanza Middle Schools from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Baseball and Softball Fundamentals Clinics and Registrations will also be held Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Spring Ridge Middle School SMNLL. Baseball only will be held on Feb. 23 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Leonardtown Baptist Church SMALL. Baseball and Softball will be held on Feb. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Spring Ridge Middle School SMALL SMNLL (Baseball and Softball) For more information, call: Tim Nelson (SMNLL) at 301-737-3247 www. eteamz.com/SMNLL, or Vince Vanoss (SMALL) at 240-538-1802 www.eteamz. com/SMALL
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• Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico), 7 p.m. There will be a Contra Dance sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance, featuring Kim Forry. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun. Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get prior instruction in the various dances. Admission is $8 for non-SMTMD members, $6 for members. No fancy or outlandish clothing required. Dress comfortably to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.
Sunday, Feb. 10 • All-You-Can Eat Breakfast Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building, Route 235, 7:30 to 10 a.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an all-you-can eat breakfast. The menu will include: sausage gravy and biscuits, sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, pancakes, escalloped apples, chipped beef, assorted juices, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. The cost will be adults: $9, children ages 5-12 $4, and children under age 5 are free. Carry outs available. • “Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out” Music Show American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville, 2 p.m. Celebrating over 20 years in the Bluegrass music industry, “Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out” will be at the American Legion in Hughesville, on Sunday, Feb. 10, presented by Jay Armsworthy and the Sons of the American Legion. Doors opening atnNoon. Tickets are $15 per person. Food will be available for sale before the show. For more information, tickets, and directions, go to www.americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004. Also non-perishable food donations are accepted for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland. Sound will be provided by Troy Jones.
Wednesday, Feb. 13 •Economic Forum Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register today for the Economic Forum, to be held at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. Check-in will be from 8:15 to 9 a.m. and the program will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The keynote speaker is Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO, Sage Policy Group, Inc. The cost is $30 per person for employees of Chamber-member; $45 per person for employees of non-Chamber member companies. Prepaid reservation required. Go to www.smcchamber. com/downloads/EconomicForumFlyer.pdf for the event flyer and registration form.
Thursday, Feb. 14 • Singing Valentine Celebrate Valentine’s Day for that special person by having a Barbershop quartet serenade them on this memorable day. For $40 a quartet from the Southern Maryland Sound Chorus will come to your home, church, or place of business and sing for your loved one a Singing Valentine. Delivery by telephone is also available for $20 outside the Southern Maryland area. Please check out our website at www.southernmarylandsound.com. To order your singing valentine, call Ken Ritter at 301-481-8536. • Tides Restaurant Valentine’s Day Celebration The Tides Restaurant, (Lexington Park, MD) Join The Tides Restaurant for a romantic Valentine’s dinner. Prepared to order at $40 per person, the menu will feature elegant preparation and flavors from Chef, Steven Baltz. Tides’ Valentine’s menu is a little spicy, a little sweet— the perfect motif for a Valentine’s Day to remember. In addition to the set menu, the regular menu will be available. Call 301-862-5303 for reservations.
• Pancake Supper Leonardtown Fire Department, (Leonardtown, MD), 5 to 7 p.m. Pancake dinner sponsored by Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Fire Department. Adults $10, children $5, age 2 and under free. Carryout available. Eggs, pancakes, country sausage, bacon, home fries, etc.
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, Feb. 9 • Slavery, Resistance and Freedom Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Slavery was a part of Sotterley’s 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)
Saturday, March 9 • From the Ground Up Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. From the basement to the attic of Sotterley’s 1703 Plantation House there are numerous nooks and crannies rarely seen by most people. Presented by Sotterley’s 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)
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.
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 manager’s wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Limited to 20 people per tour.
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Tuesday, Feb. 12 • Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper St. John’s Francis Regis Catholic Church, (Hollywood, Md.), 5 to 7:30 p.m. All-you-can-eat supper will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. There will be a choice of toppings. Cost is $7 for adults; $3 under 12, with those under 6 eating for free. The meal is sponsored by the St. John’s Knights of Columbus.
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Darts Is More Than A Drinking Game By Alex Panos Staff Writer Typically seen as a bar game, darts can offer much more than a way to pass time while drinking. For Joe Huffman of Lexington Park, who was ranked as the number 15 darts player in the world last year, the sport has taken him all over the country and across the Atlantic Ocean to England.
Unlike most sports, he explained, anyone can play because it relies less on athleticism and more on skill. “You don’t have to be an athlete to throw,” Huffman said. “Like with anything, if you practice enough you will get good at it.” Darts is an activity that relies heavily on stratPeople participate in the Tri-County Darts Association (TRICODA) egy. Depending on the specific game being played, league the sport may require years of experience or playing around with different number sequences to find a winning combination. The physical mechanics of throwing a dart can be improvised, says Huffman. There are no standard or universally taught mechanics, he explained, instead most dart throwers develop their own style based on “what feels comfortable.” Huffman compared dart throwing to a golf swing, explaining there are many difWE RULE THE CARIBBEAN. ferent parts that can be analyzed, however, AFTER ALL, IT’S OUR MIDDLE NAME. there are no uniform mechanics to follow and how a person grips the dart is someDEPARTING FROM BALTIMORE, MARYLAND thing that should be one’s own unique style. SAY FAREWELL TO SAY HELLO TO THE Two things Huffman recommends for Enchantment of the Seas® NEW Grandeur of the Seas® new dart players to focus on is keeping 7-NIGHT BAHAMAS 7-NIGHT BAHAMAS eyes on the target and maintaining good March 18, 25, 2013 May 10, 24; Jun. 7, 21, 2013 body posture. The rest is up to them. Starting from: $549†* Starting from: $639†* As long as someone has good hand9/12-NIGHT CARIBBEAN 7-NIGHT BERMUDA eye coordination, Huffman believes the Jan. 5, 14, 26; Feb. 4, 16, 25; May 3, 17, 31; Jun. 14, 28, 2013 sport will come easily. Mar. 9; Apr. 1, 13, 2013 Starting from: $599†* He would like to see the sport get out Starting from: $619†* of the bars, and become oriented to recruiting children. Cole Travel Soft-tip darts are a great option for 46924 Shangri La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653 kids, he said, because it offers a safer al301-863-9497 ternative to traditional steel tip. www.coletravel.biz Huffman plays in a local league at An American Express Representative® Sandgates, and used to spend up to four RESERVE YOUR ROYAL CARIBBEAN VACATION WITH US TODAY! hours a day honing his skills, though due to work hours he no longer has that much †ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL® RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMPOSE A FUEL SUPPLEMENT OF UP TO $10 PER GUEST PER DAY ON ALL GUESTS IF THE PRICE OF WEST TEXAS INTERMEDIATE FUEL EXCEEDS $65.00 PER BARREL. free time.
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He got involved with the sport 10 years ago, just shooting for fun with a co-worker. After picking up the sport rather quickly, he soon entered the local league. “He showed me the ropes,” Huffman said, “and told me he thought I was a natural.” After some time playing in tournaments on the local circuit, Huffman competed at the national level for the first time two years ago in Austin, Texas. He placed second, earning him a spot in Belize at the “America’s Cup.” After that he headed to England for the World Masters. Ultimately, it is his goal to return to the world championships, and possibly make a career out of dart throwing. “If I could shoot darts instead of swinging a hammer,” said the construction worker, “I would love that.” He enjoys darts for the “love of the game,” and because it has allowed him to travel the world, meeting great people along the way. “Before darts, I never went anywhere,” Huffman said, adding he would love to see darts “blow up” as a popular sport in the near future. People interested in playing competitive darts should visit tricoda.leaguerepublic.com for more information. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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• Stereo Case Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
• Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.
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• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.a
• Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.
• Latrice Carr & the Muzican’s Den Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 8 p.m.
• Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.
• DJ Billy Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 1 • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. • Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. • Mixed Business Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6 p.m.
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Friday, Feb. 8 • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. • Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9 • Stickey Wicket Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m. • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.
• Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.
• Saturday Night Valentine’s Dance Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 7:30 p.m.
• Randy Richie on Piano Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m.
• The 25th Hour Band Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 9 p.m.
• Full Steam Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 9 p.m. • Surreal Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 4 • Team Trivia DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 5 • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m. • Open Pool Tables Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 6 • Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 11 • Team Trivia DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 12 • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13 • Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m. • Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14 • Karaoke with DJ Harry Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.
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“Saturday Night Widows” by Becky Aikman c.2013, Crown $26.00 / $29.95 Canada 337 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer
You never paid close enough attention to the “part” part. You were young (too young!) and in love when you walked down the aisle, nervous and sparkly-eyed. “For richer, for poorer” were just words. “For better, for worse.” Marriage has its ups and downs; everybody knows that. No problem. Then…. “In sickness and in health, until death do you part.” Whoa. That’s a long ways away, right? For author Becky Aikman, it wasn’t. Blindsided by the early death of her husband, she explains how it takes a small village to raise one’s spirits in the new book “Saturday Night Widows.” Life was not supposed to happen that way. Becky Aikman’s husband, Bernie, was supposed to become an old man one day. They were supposed to retire together, travel together, spend weekends sharing a newspaper and watching the sun set. He was not supposed to die young. But he did, and once the shock had softened a bit, Aikman tried finding support at a widow’s group. There, she learned that she was decades younger than those peers and that they seemed to resent her. She was uninvited to return. Years later, once returned to normalcy and newly in love again, Aikman decided to learn more about herself and her widowhood. She asked around and found five young widows, all who agreed to Aikman’s “plan” to support one another for one year. “We would share our stories, and we would share one story,” said Aikman.
Widowed just months, Denise was raw from her loss and would need the tenderest support. Dawn was “pure confection,” a beauty with two small children to raise. Homebody Lesley was starting a relationship that gave her hope. Marcia, a lawyer, “never cracked.” And Tara was holding extra hurt about her husband’s death. For one year, through tears and giggles, spas and shopping, “zingers” and memories, the five women leaned on one another, tiptoed together through a minefield of dating, met milestones, and helped one another heal. It was only a year, but it was time enough to learn that “sometimes things turn out exactly right.” Often desperate, sometimes feisty, partly hilarious, and warm as a fleecy blanket, “Saturday Night Widows” is a surprisingly feel-good, girl-bonding, whichrole-will-Meryl-Streep-play-inthe-movie kind of a book. And I loved it. Though there are a few continuity confusions, author Becky Aikman tells a story of sharp loss, fog, love, and fighting one’s way to a new normal. She does it through a year spent with five onetime-strangers who were also “too young” to be widows, their separate situations, and their emotional repair. Along the way, Aikman looks at scientific studies on grief here and in other cultures, and how both genders deal with loss. Did I mention that I loved this book? I did, for its humor, its help, and for its heart. This is obviously not a dark memoir, and I daresay it’s not for your widowed granny, either. It’s sad, it’s happy, and, in fact, once you start “Saturday Night Widows,” you won’t be able to part with it.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer Could the following anecdote be a coincidence? I think not. I just finished reading a book written by Patrick Taylor titled “An Irish country girl”. If you haven’t read any of Mr. Taylor’s novels they are reminiscent of James Herriot’s “All things great and small” et al. There are many books in the series, starting with “An Irish county doctor” which I finished last month. The stories are set in 1960’s era Ireland based around two country doctors: Doctor Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly, his young assistant Doctor Barry Laverty, and their housekeeper Maureen “Kinky” Kincaid. This particular book tells the story of Kinky’s early life in 1920’s Ireland and how she came to be “fey”, or known as “having the sight”. Kinky, like her Mother before her, was able to have visions of the future, and was able to see and hear the “Dubh Sidhe, (doov shee) the dark fairies or Little People, Bean Sidhe (banshee), the woman spirit whose keening foretells death, and the Saint Stephen’s Day Ghost or Taidhbhse (thevshee).” And at work, I’m listening to an M.C. Beaton audiobook called Agatha Raisin and The Fairies of Fryfam. “When a fortune teller from a previous case informs Agatha Raisin (she is a private detective) that her destiny-and true love-lies in Norfolk, she promptly rents a cottage in the quaint village of Fryfam. No sooner does she arrive than strange things start happening. Random objects go missing from people’s homes and odd little lights are seen dancing in the villagers’ gardens and yards. Stories soon begin circulating about the presence of fairies.” Now I tell you all this, because Saturday at work I seemed to keep losing items in plain sight. It’s not a big shop and everything has to have a certain place. I set down a good sized sheet of brown paper, walked away, came back and it was gone. I only walked a few feet. I looked everywhere. I pulled out a screwdriver to use, went back and it was gone. I think the little people have taken my small heater too, and a few of my other tools. The little people are not the same as the green people I’ve told you about previously. I normally only see the green people at night while driving anyway, and haven’t seen any in a year or so at any rate. I’m not quite sure how to ask the little people what they have done with my stuff, though I have a feeling that things might pop back up in unusual places. So, in keeping with the Irish theme, I thought it might be neat to have a limerick challenge – maybe I’ll appease the fairies. You would think that I wouldn’t have a problem with the fairies given that my full maiden name was Shelby Coffey Lee. Coffey or O’Cobbthaigh is an old and very prevalent Irish surname. Shelby means the shelf or ledge of a castle. We have a month and a half until St. Patrick’s Day, so let’s have some fun with limericks. Limericks got their start in County Limerick around 1845, and were made popular by Edward Lear and his book of Nonsense Verse. Here is a quick (and rough) example I wrote: The wind it is blowing so bitterly That my body is constantly shivering I started a fire But soon it transpired That the heat was so hot I got blistery Send what you have, and I will leave room for one or two in each column until the week after St. Patrick’s Day. Think of some that will keep my fairies happy and out of mischief. I’ll read to them while I work or you can stop in and read to them yourself. Just be careful where you lay your keys or phone. To each new day’s Dubh Sidhe adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo. com or facebook: Shelby Oppermann
A Journey Through Time The
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In Memoriam, Joseph Ann (Bean) Tippett By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Joseph Ann Bean, daughter of James Bean and Susanna Milburn, married John Wesley Tippett on February 24, 1857. They lived together as husband and wife for a little over 38 years before Joseph Ann died August 12, 1895. “The life of this estimable lady has been a beautiful one - - happy the one who takes it for an example to follow. Earnestness and reality were some of her characteristics. She always regarded life as having in it a real purpose. Therefore, all along its pathway, she has sought out where she might do good and comfort as well as bless those about her.” Joseph Ann was raised as a Catholic, but her husband was an Episcopalian. After their marriage, “she associated herself with his church and worshipped at All Faith’s P. E. church for more than a quarter of a century as one of its most devoted and highly esteemed members.” The Tippetts had five children, all of whom lived to adulthood. Unfortunately two of the children predeceased their parents. “The pride of her life was her family. How carefully has she watched over and guarded the lives of her children through childhood, youth, man and womanhood, until she saw all five of them grown and comfortably situated in life, four of whom married. And in that it gives the writer pleasure to say they reflect credit upon the
mother who trained them.” Her eldest daughter, Sarah Eleanor “Susie” Tippett married James Woodley Latham in 1879. “Mrs. J. W. Latham, whose life was a beautiful one, died some four years ago at the early age of 32, the first death in this happy family, and their grief was great…” Their youngest son, John Wesley Tippett, Jr. died January 19, 1895. “John W. Tippett, a brakeman on the Northern Central Railway, was instantly killed Saturday at York Haven, Pa. A freight train on which he was working parted and he was thrown to the track and run over.” It was said Mrs. Tippett never fully recovered from the deaths of her children. “The burden of grief was too heavy. She sought in vain to throw it off, but could not. It pierced and stung her until it brought on a complication of diseases, when the fell destroyer death claimed her as his own, and on Wednesday, August 14, she was laid by loving hands, with bleeding hearts, by the side of her son, with imposing ceremonies in the cemetery at All Faith church.” John Wesley Tippett died February 6, 1899 and is buried beside his wife. “How sadly she will be missed as a companion for him who has known so perfectly the blessedness of a happy home…Then to him who was aher loving companion let me say, take courage, be faithful. The separation will not be long.” Joseph Ann’s surviving children were James Bean Tippett, Virginia Avondale (Tippett) Smoot, and Dr. Louis Milburn Tippett. “Oh how it pains our hearts to turn from this spot and leave her there!”
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Learning is ForEver (LIFE)
Get ready, get set, GO…to your local senior activity center after Feb. 11 to pick up the Spring 2013 LIFE booklet of classes. Registration opens on Monday, Feb. 25 and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis either through the mail or walk-in at the senior activity centers. Classes fill quickly, so don’t delay. Many exciting, interesting, educational events are planned such as a tour of the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress; Surratt House; Dr. Samuel Mudd Museum; National Air & Space Museum; Newseum; Nobella Alpaca Farm and more. Be sure to pick up your booklet as booklets will no longer be mailed. Booklets are also available on-line at www.stmarysmd.com/aging. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1063 with questions. And remember, learning is forever.
‘Quick Draw’ sketching class
On Monday, Feb. 4, 9 to 11 a.m. begins a two-part refresher course in quick drawing techniques taught at the Northern Senior Activity Center. So if you think you can’t draw give it a try. On Feb. 11, learn how to make objects
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging
SENIOR LIVING AARP Tax Assistance is available at each senior activity center beginning Feb. 4. Please call 301-884-8370 to make an appointment. No calls after 7 p.m. Appointments will be available at the following locations and times: Garvey Senior Activity Center (Leonardtown). Tuesdays 9 a.m. to noon; Thursdays 2 to 4 p.m. Loffler Senior Activity Center (Great Mills). Mondays 1 to 3 p.m.; Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon Northern Senior Activity Center (Charlotte Hall). Tuesdays 9 to 11 a.m.; Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m.
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look 3-dimensional by adding shading. Test your artistic abilities and try something new. Resident artist and instructor, Wrenn Williams will teach the class and give personal assistance when needed. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1003 to sign up by Friday, Feb. 1.
Beginning Bridge
Offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays Feb. 6 through Feb. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Beginning Bridge is designed for the player with little knowledge of Bridge. It will focus on the fundamentals of counting points, bidding and playing your hand to make your contract. The fee is $5. To register, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Love Day Celebration On Tuesday, Feb. 12
Get your tickets now for this popular party that is held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. Joyce will be cooking up Sweet Spiral Ham, Romantic Ratatouille, Cuddle-Up Comfort Corn, Lucky-in-Love Juice and Tempting Tasty Black Forest Cake. Fun events will include music by our favorite DJ Mean Gene and the “King of Love” pageant. This is a ticketed event with a suggested donation of $8. Purchase your ticket soon because limited seating will be available. For more information, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Make a Pie in a Jar
Mason jars are so popular these days and are being put to many good uses including individual pie bake ware.
Make a little apple pie to take home and bake for your dessert or freeze it for another time. These cute little wonders can be given as a gift, too. This session will take place at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Feb. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $4 and includes everything you need. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to sign up by Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Learn More about your Hearing Aid
Do you have trouble figuring out how your hearing aid is supposed to work? Do you not use it because it’s so complicated? If your hearing aid is five years old or less, this class is for you. The folks from Hearing Professionals will be at Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Feb. 8 at 12:15 p.m. They can show you: cleaning and maintenance, changing your battery and how to put it in. To sign up or for more information on this class call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658
Valentine’s Tea: Bring Your Favorite Tea Cup Party
On Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m., in celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Garvey Senior Activity Center is hosting a tea party. Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and gifts from your sweetheart, it’s also about enjoying some sweet moments with your friends and nothing is more indulgent than spending an afternoon with friends at a tea party with lots of sweet treats. Participants are asked to bring their favorite tea cup. A limited number of tea cups will be available for those without cups. Sign up by Friday, Feb. 8 by calling 301.475.4200, ext. 1050.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Understanding Your Risk for Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a debilitating and life-shortening ailment that affects millions of people across the globe, many of whom do not know they have this potentially dangerous condition. Understanding sleep apnea and its symptoms and risk factors is imperative for men and women who feel they have or may someday have sleep apnea.
What is sleep apnea?
The word “apnea” is Greek and means “without breath.” Sleep apnea occurs involuntarily and unexpectedly while a person is asleep. It causes a person to stop breathing repeatedly while sleeping -- sometimes hundreds of times a night -- estimates the American Sleep Apnea Association. These moments of breathlessness can last a minute or longer and may not trigger a full awakening in a person. There are different types of sleep apnea. The main types are obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Obstructive apnea is more common and occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat relax during sleep and inhibit air flow. With central sleep apnea, a person’s brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. Mixed sleep apnea is a combination of both obstructive and central sleep apnea. During an episode of sleep apnea, the body may rouse itself partially to resume breathing but not enough to fully awaken the person. As a result, sleep may be very fragmented and sufferers could feel extremely tired during the day and not understand why.
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Individuals who may be experiencing sleep apnea may have the following symptoms, according to The Mayo Clinic: * excessive daytime sleepiness * loud snoring * awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat * headaches in the morning * problems paying attention * difficulty staying asleep Others may notice a spouse or family member has sleep apnea by recognizing abrupt awakenings from shortness of breath or intermittent pauses in his or her breathing during sleaep. Also, it is important to note that snoring may not be a sign of sleep apnea, but very often loud snoring punctuated by periods of silence is a pretty good indicator of apnea.
Risk Factors
Many people experience sleep apnea, though it may be more pronounced in certain groups of people. Those who are overweight may have obstructions to breathing. People with a thick neck also may have a narrower airway. Genetics also may play a role in a narrow airway in the throat or enlarged adenoids or tonsils that contribute to airway obstruction. Men are twice as likely to have sleep apnea as women, and men who are older than age 60 have an increased risk over younger men. Smokers are three times more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea over people who have never
smoked. That’s because, according to the Mayo Clinic, inflammation and mucus retention may occur in the upper airway. People who naturally have difficulty breathing through the nose may be at a higher risk for sleep apnea.
Treatments
After being tested for sleep apnea, which usually involves some sort of sleep test, whether at home or a nocturnal polysonmography that measures heart, lung and brain activity is conducted at a sleep center, a doctor may refer patients to an ear, nose and throat doctor if there is a physical obstruction causing the apnea. Recommendations may include losing weight, quitting smoking and other lifestyle changes if these are thought to be the primary causes behind the apnea. Therapies for obstructive sleep apnea can include continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, which uses a machine to deliver continuous air pressure into the nose and mouth to keep air passages open. There are other air pressure devices as well. Surgery, including implants or creating a new air passageway via a tracheostomy, may be necessary in severe cases that don’t respond to other treatments. Sleep apnea is not a condition to take lightly. It affects millions of people and requires action to prevent other maladies resulting from lack of oxygen to the body.
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The Gatorade Controversy By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Are the decades of lies and deceit finally coming to an end? Will PepsiCo’s move be the beginning to the fall of its legendary drink? History has proven, one person can make a difference; and when people in mass speak up, you force big business to listen. The internet can be a scary place for some, but it does have its way of bringing people together to facilitate change. Back in November of 2012, 15-year-old Sarah Kavanagh launched an online petition. This teenager from Mississippi is now being credited for forcing PepsiCo to remove a patented flame retardant from its citrus flavored Gatorade. No, that’s not a typo; I did say flame retardant. Are you surprised? Gatorade has been living on its introduction to the world by the University of Florida football team, and their claims that credited Gatorade as having played a part in their first Orange Bowl win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in 1967. Many decades later, Gatorade is PepsiCo’s fourth largest brand in worldwide sales. Over the decades a lot has changed and basically all that remains from the original Gatorade is its name. The original version of Gatorade consisted of a combination of water, sodium, sugar, potassium, phosphate, and lemon juice. Read that Gatorade ingredient label now and you’ll see that Gatorade transformed from a
simple home recipe, into commercial junk food. What most popular sports drinks aren’t telling you… Gatorade is not really any different from many of the leading sports drinks on the market today. There are many undesirable ingredients hidden in all these beverages. The ingredient names sometimes give the impression that they are a natural ingredient. One perfect example is brominated vegetable oil (BVO). It doesn’t sound as bad as flame retardant does it? BVO is actually found in numerous citrus flavored beverages, Mountain Dew, Orange Fanta, and Powerade. It is used in the United States to prevent citrus flavoring oils from floating to the surface of the beverage. BVO is banned in many countries including Europe and Japan. Why do you think it’s banned? PepsiCo has announced it will be removing BVO from Gatorade but not the other beverages they manufacture that contain it. Unfortunately, PepsiCo is replacing BVO with sucrose acetate isobutyrate. I call these sucrose based man made substances, designer drugs; somehow years later we seem to discover some negative side effects these substances have on the human body. Sucrose acetate isobutyrate is not a natural ingredient recognizable by the human body; it’s truly a chemical and is used in lacquers, printing inks, and hot melts. Doesn’t sound like anything you’d want to place inside your body? BVO is just one of many undesirable ingredients that can be found in sports drinks, so I suggest you start with some purified water and mineralize it yourself. There are a lot of great electrolyte powders on the market today that you can just add to your water, but be sure to read those ingredient labels too! Or you can always go back to Grandma’s old recipe of orange,
lemon, and limes slices added to your water. It’s refreshing and natural, just the way Mother Nature intended it. ©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission. DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that everything within it is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy. You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk. I encourage you to make your own health decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
Catfishing: How Not to Feed a Hungry Heart By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer I’ve been following the Manti Te’o story for the past few weeks. A shy, unassuming 21-year-old, the star linebacker for Notre Dame University, Manti met and “dated” a lovely young woman, Lennay, online for almost a year. Tragically, Manti lost both his grandmother and Lennay to Cancer on the same day back in September. He was widely admired for how he handled the losses he experienced, and some believe that his compelling ‘backstory’ may have played a part in his being a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. In January, however, the entire story was debunked: Lennay had not died, and in fact, had never existed. A family acquaintance of Manti’s, Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, admitted to masterminding the hoax. Friends and acquaintances of Tuiasosopo took on different roles in the hoax: as the voice of Lennay, as the face of Lennay on Facebook, and so on. Some knew what they were in on, and others, like the woman whose pictures were stolen by Tuiasosopo to use as the fictional Lennay’s, were victims too. In fact, in the intricately-conducted hoax, plenty of people were taken in and subjected to
the cruelty of a hoax that has as its central theme the untimely death of a young woman: Manti’s mother and father both spoke to Lennay on numerous occasions on the phone, sometimes praying with her, and an oncology nurse, who discussed Lennay’s illness and treatment regimen with her on the phone, was also fooled. There are many people who believe that Te’o must have been in on the whole thing. While it’s true that he didn’t instantly admit that he’d been fooled, I find it completely believable that he was confused and unsure of what to believe. He admits that he was embarrassed and still reeling from the experience of losing Lennay. She may not have died—or even existed—in real life, but she existed for him in his mind and in his heart… and then suddenly she didn’t. That’s a loss, however you look at it. Listening to the confusion and hurt in Manti’s voice, what I hear is an innocent and naïve 21-year-old kid, one without much in the way of previous relationship experience. He’s been sheltered by a football program that takes care of his every need, and he’s been raised in an age when relationships are far too often conducted through social media because it connects an increasingly disconnected society. The online world is one where the rules and realities of face-toface life don’t always apply, but new ones aren’t necessarily understood. Manti’s story is an extremely sophisticated tale of “catfishing,” a practice in which someone creates a fake profile then reels an unsuspecting victim into an
online relationship with the nonexistent person in that profile. On the surface catfishing might seem clever, an intellectual and emotional practical joke that rises above the low-road, slapstick form of pranking that leaves its victim wearing no pants, or covered in pie. Scratch the surface, though, and you’ve got a crime: maybe not one you can prosecute, certainly not one that’s on the books, but a crime nonetheless: devious, exploitative, and cruel. The victim gets drawn in because of the powerful desire to feel truly connected to and accepted by another person. When this is offered, we can be blind to what seems so obvious to others, and their attempts to introduce a little reality fail because that reality threatens the belief system that is developed around the relationship. With families so far-flung, with technology creating such disconnects even as it connects us, and with no permanent cure for the loneliness that can be part of being human, it is completely understandable that people sometimes fall for an illusion on a screen. What I can’t understand is the person who sees that need, that aching in someone’s heart, and decides to reach out to it with deception and cruelty sugarcoated as a prank. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
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