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NAWC-AD Wants To Reassert Its Importance By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Since the construction of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station more than 70 years ago its core mission has always been to research, develop, test and evaluate new aircraft and related systems for the U.S. Navy but when Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) came to make its home there, some defense industry insiders are worried that the base’s image as a hub for engineering and testing excellence has been overshadowed. It is not difficult to see why. NAVAIR deals primarily in acquistion of weapons and other systems and is a massive $40 billion-a-year entity. The Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD,) which is a subordinate command to NAVAIR, in comparison does $3 billion each year in defense business and is the heir to what used to be the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River. The difference though, is that NAWCAD is where the real work is done to ensure the future of naval aviation, insiders say. “The perception we’re concerned with is that after the BRAC [base realignment and closure] the Pentagon interfaces more with NAVAIR than with NAWC-AD,” said Bob Wirt, executive director of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance and former F-18 test pilot. “The branding behind the image of naval aviation is getting lost in the quagmire of bureaucracy.” That branding, as a place where naval aviation is king and the chief attraction for work is the chance to actually touch cutting edge aircraft and technology, is important to make sure the best and brightest engineers and scientists, often just out of college, will come to work here. That continual flow of new talent is needed, Wirt said, not just to ensure NAWC-AD continues to be competitive and relevant but that the country continues to get the best aircraft and weapons it can. “That, very definitely, is a real chal-
lenge,” Wirt said. “Getting them to come here.” Apparently, leadership at NAWC-AD is interested in reasserting its imporatance in the scheme of the naval air station, since Leslie Taylor, the executive director at the command, is set to give a presentation this month to the Patuxent Partnership about the importance the activity still holds. If the brand of NAWC-AD is being obscured by its larger cousin at NAVAIR, then bureacracy and even higher policy is keeping it from reaching its full potential, said County Commissioner Todd Morgan, who for 35 years has worked in the defense contractor industry. He said that many other government agencies realize the engineering and scientific testing infrastructure NAWCAD has to offer and want to have their project work done here, whether it be drone systems for special operations or border patrol and drug enforcement agencies. The problem, he said, is that policy at the Pentagon level makes it difficult for funding to be committed to work at NAWC-AD for projects other than naval aviation. “This is a goldmine waiting to be opened,” Morgan told The County Times. “I think they could do more. “Our argument is that it’s all taxpayer money at the end of the day.” Wirt said that personnel at NAWCAD were aware of the limitations they faced. “Pax River works very hard but not always very smart because of policy,” Wirt said. “They’d prefer not to do it that way.” NAWC-AD had to reassert itself, Wirt said, so it could stay at the top of its game both with technology and with those who make that technology possible. “There is not a technology infrastructure like this one anywhere else,” Wirt said. “It’s second to none. You never want to get behind the power curve.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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PNC Bank Building, McKay’s Store Sold By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Leonardtown officials are celebrating the sale of a long vacant, yet significant piece of property in the downtown area, the old PNC Bank building, as a positive step in the continual economic development of the town. The buyer, Rainbow Construction, is a part of the Guadagnoli Companies and specializes in residential and commercial construction. Town officials say the developer has plans to refurbish the PNC Building with apartments on the top floors and at the ground floor either retail shops or possibly a restaurant. A similar development is underway on an adjacent corner of the town square were developer Mike Mummaugh is renovating a vacated pet store.
“We are pleased this great historic building will once again be active,” said Mayor Dan Burris. “This is another important step toward the economic security or the downtown business district.” Around the same time the old McKay’s grocery store on Great Mills Road that had long since closed has been sold as well, this time to U-Haul International. Fairland Market, Inc. sold the property for an undisclosed amount; the property is billed as the largest commercial property recently for sale in the county at 94,000 square feet. The buyer will use the property for truck and trailer rentals, rental supplies, sales of propane fuel, storage and U-Box rentals, according to a press release regarding the sale. Sandra Hunt, vice president of Investment Sales brokered the transaction with Scheer Partners, based in Rockville.
Mark Guadagnoli, the buyer of the Leonardtown property, said that despite plans to renovate the building the exterior of the building will remain much the same. “Maintaining the exterior façade of the building is an important part of the character of the project,” Guadagnoli said. “We’ve been working on it for over a year with PNC.” Guadagnoli said his company had been interested in acquiring a renovation project in Leonardtown for sometime especially since the town is dedicated to a firm plan of revitalization. “With Leonardtown in particular, it seems as though their vision and goals are being pursued more seriously,” Guadagnoli told The County Times. “It’s paying dividends for them and we want to be part of that.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
County Government Operational Schedule for Presidents Day All St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices, and three St. Mary’s County Library locations, will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. Administrative offices and libraries will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The St. Andrews Landfill and the six
Convenience Centers will be open for normal hours of operation on Monday, Feb. 15. In addition, the St. Mary’s Transit (STS) will operate its normal routes and hours of operation. However, the Statewide Specialized Transportation Assistance Program (SSTAP) will not provide services for the Senior Nutrition Centers and SSTAP
appointments. All three Senior Activity Centers will also be closed and there will be no Meals on Wheels deliveries. Press Release from St. Mary’s County Government
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The First Missionary Baptist Gives Back
By Crista Dockray Staff Writer
The First Missionary Baptist hosted an outreach day last Saturday Jan. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. Approximately 30 volunteers of all ages came out to distribute lunch bags, coffee, hates, gloves, scarves, and socks to the community. All clothing items were new and donated by members of the church and volunteers prepared all food. The distribution was located at the Exxon gas station at the corner of Great Mills and FDR Boulevard.
All items that were not given out were delivered to local shelters. The event was led by the Missionary Ministry, which holds many events around the community. Along with the outreach day, they go into communities to hand out publications of scripture and make monthly trips to nursing homes. The First Missionary Baptist Church has done this outreach day for over five years now, and they would like to give a special thanks to the Exxon for allowing them to hold this event. crista@countytimes.net “His vision for the people of God”...Rev. Roderick W. McClanahan, Pastor.
FMBC members, Silas Alexander and Kevin Peel pray in unity for the needs of people along Great Mills Road. Special thanks to Kevin Huang, annually opening his Exxon gas station to “Outreach Day”!
Passersby Rebecca Herbert and Rufus Gough, W.A.R.M. Clients, enjoy seeing the friendly faces of First Missionary Baptist Church members.
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Annie’s Project For Southern Maryland Offers Four Winter Workshops Annie’s Project for Southern Maryland is offering a series of four winter workshops to begin in late February. These workshops will incorporate the values of Annie’s Project and focus them into four, stand alone, one night sessions. These “Annie’s Project Suppers” aim to provide educational opportunities with a more flexible schedule. Register for one or all. Annie’s Project focuses on the many aspects of farm management and is designed to empower women in overall farm decision making and to build local networks throughout the state. The target audience is women with a passion for business, agriculture and involvement in the farm operation. This year’s workshop topics include: Opportunities to Increase Your Bottom Line through Value Added; Farm Insurance, Liability and Agriculture Law Issues; Funding Opportunities and Grant Writing Strategies, Sponsored by Colonial Farm Credit; and Selecting your Enterprise and Writing a Business Plan. Workshops will be held on the fol-
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Primary Election Set For April 26; General Election November 8 The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections is gearing up for the 2016 elections and is in need of individuals to serve as Election Judges for the April 26 Primary Election and Nov. 8 General Election Who can be an Election Judge? You are eligible if you: Are registered to vote in Maryland Are not a candidate for any public or political party office Are detailed oriented and can speak, read and write the English language Are a motivated person who can endure long hours (6am-10pm) You may not leave at any time Can provide your own transportation to and from your assigned polling place Enjoy meeting people and serving the public What does an Election Judge do? In accordance with Federal and State law, you must perform all of the duties assigned to you by the Local Board of Elections and perform your duties faithfully, diligently and without partiality or prejudice. Duties include:
Prepare the polling place for voting Check in voters Instruct voters on how to use the voting equipment Maintain the security of voting materials Close the polling place Is an Election Judge paid? Yes. Judges are paid $150 per election as well as $30 for attending the required training class. However if you do not work the Election, you do not get paid for attending the training class. You will be paid by the county within 4 to 6 weeks. Maryland State and St. Mary’s County Employee’s will receive administration leave for working Election Day. If you are interested please go to the Board of Elections our web site www. stmarysmd.com click on Residents, then click Elections, then click on the Election Judge star and fill out the perspective Judge form and mail it to our office at PO Box 197, Leonardtown Md.
The Patuxent Partnership and Hyperion Technologies Partner To Bring Pax River Tech Demo Day to Southern Maryland
The terms “angel”, “freemium”, “MVP”, and “value proposition” are all buzzwords and lingo found within the world of startups, entrepreneurial ventures focused on innovation. The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) has partnered with Hyperion Technologies to host the Pax River Tech Demo Day on Feb. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, in California, Md. Registered exhibitors include start-ups, as well as established companies, from a wide range of industries, such as biomedical and defense, showcasing independent research and development (IRAD) technologies from around Maryland. Program attendees will hear from speakers and panelists at the forefront of innovation, including the Office of Naval Research, the University of Maryland and Naval Air Systems Command. Confirmed speakers include Dr. Larry Schuette, Director, Office of Naval Research; Dr. Yogesh Joshi, Associate Professor, Robert, H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland (UMD); and Dr. Patrick O’Shea, Vice-President and Chief Research Officer, UMD. The day also includes two panel discussions: “Developing a product-focused R&D strategy” in the morning and “Innovating in the government market” in the afternoon. Confirmed panelists include Emily Harman, SES, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, United States Navy; Rear Adm. (sel) Shane Gahagan, Military Director, Integrated Warfighting Capabilities Enterprise Team; Robert Smith, Di-
rector, AIRWorks, NAWCAD; Rick Tarr, Tech Transfer Office, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division; and Rear Adm. (ret.) Steve Eastburg, Smartronix. Maryland provides various resources to entrepreneurs. StartupMaryland, TEDCO and numerous incubator spaces throughout the state assist companies just getting started. According to a 2014 article by the Washington Post, the Maryland Venture Fund, a state-funded seed and early-stage equity fund, has invested in 46 companies to date, including a $1 million investment that moved a promising company from the District of Columbia to Bethesda, Maryland. Register now for the Pax River Tech Demo Day at www.paxpartnership.org. The cost is $25 for TPP members and $50 for non-members; breakfast, lunch and a post-event reception are included in the cost of registration. Companies interested in exhibit space should contact Hyperion Technologies CEO, Ben Solomon for more information on the application and registration process. TPP fosters collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and expertise across a diverse network that includes government, industry and academia. TPP also supports STEM education and workforce development within the local community including hosting programs of interest to NAVAIR, NAWCAD and the broader DoD community. Press Release
20650 or call us at 301-475-7844, ext. 1614 or email Susan.Julian@stmarysmd.com. You may also fax your completed Prospective Judge form to 301 475-4077. Press Release from St. Mary’s County Government
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21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, Maryland This FREE wellness program includes: • Health screenings • Continental breakfast and lunch • Featured programs on women’s health issues and nutrition • Health displays and useful educational materials • Prescription Medicine Collection: The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will be accepting prescription and overthe-counter medications. Syringes, inhalers or drugs in aerosol canisters or chemotherapy drugs, either in IV or oral form, will not be accepted.
Pre-registration is required. To register, call 301-475-6019 or visit MedStarStMarys.org and select Classes and Events. Guest Speakers and Topics: • Angela Callandar, CRNP, with Shah Dermatology presents: Do You Know Your A,B,C,D,Es? and Basic Skin Care • Elizabeth Holdsworth, LCSW-C with Hospice of St. Mary’s presents: Living Wills and Advance Directives • Tushar Samdani MD, MBBS, MS, DNB, MRCS, with MedStar Shah Medical Group presents: Colon Health • Angela Cochran, MS, RCEP presents: Chair Yoga and Breathing Exercises • Angela L. Borger, DNP, CRNP, with MedStar Women’s Specialty Center presents: What You Should Know About Breast Cancer Presented by St. Mary’s Delicados, Inc. and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
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John Mosby Concerning the story about the Civil War rebel John Mosby (1833 to 1916) and the so-called “Mosby Rangers” then that story claims that they were “partisan” who operated under “special rules” for which that story says “they shared in the spoils of war” and those claims have a distorted element of truth which is willfully misleading because Mosby and his so-called “rangers” were just a gang of criminals and bushwhackers. What that story calls “the spoils of war” included that those gangsters robbed American citizens and simply called called the citizens as “Yankees” to justify their crimes against innocent people. Mosby and his socalled rangers would attack American soldiers from behind and in the dead of night and from behind bushes and then called their murders of Americans as “warfare” when in fact those traitors were fighting against their own Country and against
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their own flag, and this gang became known not for fighting face to face or man to man, and this is why they are rightly called bushwhackers because they would hide in bushes to shoot American soldiers from behind. That County Times story goes on to say that after the Civil War Mosby became friends and an ally to President Grant, and that demonstrated to both the North and to the South that Mosby and his gang of criminals were loyal to nothing and to no one, and it was a mistake that the USA did not prosecute and hang each one of that gang for their crimes. If justice had been handed out then maybe that story would not now be painting those rebels as some kind of hero, which they were not.
I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who has supported me following the death of my husband, Charles Thompson. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to me in my time of sorrow. He had so many friends and I know you all loved him. I didn’t know everyone who came to pay their respects, but the outpouring response was very overwhelming. I have appreciated what everyone has done for my family
and I. It means a great deal to be surrounded by people who truly care. I will always be grateful for your thoughtfulness, expressions of love and sympathy. It’s hard to thank each and every one of you personally, but again, all I can say is Thank You. Please, always keep with you your fondest memories of Charles. Gail Thompson and Family
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION MD 5 (Point Lookout Road) NOTICE TO AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (“SHA”) is searching for relatives of individuals buried in certain sections of the cemetery at First Saints Community Church (also known as St. Paul’s United Methodist Church), located at 25550 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, Maryland, and depicted on a plat recorded in the Land Records of St. Mary’s County, at book DBK Liber 233, Folio 244. In the 1800’s this cemetery was known as the Meeting House Hill Cemetery. The SHA project at this location requires the reinterment of approximately five (5) marked graves, containing the remains of individuals with the names Brubacher, Enss, Charlotte Jones and Elias C. Milburn, together with about twenty (20) unmarked graves, all currently located within a new right of way area depicted on the SHA’s plat no. 60240. Grave relocation is anticipated to begin in the fall of this year. If you have any family members or know of anyone who may have family members buried within approximately 50 feet of the sidewalk at this cemetery, please contact: Ms. Elizabeth de Mozenette Maryland State Highway Administration SHA District 5 Office – Office of Real Estate 410 - 841 -1061 (direct line) / 800-331-5603 (toll-free) EdeMozenette@sha.state.md.us This Notice is a revised version of a Notice dated January 15, 2016, also published by the SHA. This Notice includes recently received information concerning the identity of remains within graves impacted by the SHA project. The publication of this Notice is pursuant to Section 10-402 of the Criminal Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and the SHA will request authorization for reinterment from the Office of the State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County. February 4, 2016 A-0775
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Previously Convicted Felon Also Illegally Possessed Two Handguns U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Charles Brian Curtin, age 46, of Mechanicsville, Maryland today to 200 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Washington Field Division; Interim Chief Henry P. Stawinski of the Prince George’s County Police Department; and St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron. According to his plea agreement, from at least February through September 4, 2014, Curtin conspired with others to distribute cocaine in and around Prince George’s County, Maryland. Curtin obtained cocaine from suppliers in Tennessee and Maryland. During the investigation, Curtin was overheard by law enforcement discussing the distribution of cocaine using coded language. Curtin stored cocaine, drug proceeds and firearms in multiple residences in Maryland. On August 22, 2014, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a stash house
in District Heights, Maryland used by Curtin and seized cocaine packaging material, a digital scale used to measure cocaine for distribution, and$178,020 in cash. Later that day, a second search warrant was executed at Curtin’s home in Mechanicsville. Law enforcement seized drug paraphernalia, a scale, a .45 caliber handgun and a PLR-16 handgun. Curtin had previously been convicted of a felony and was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Curtin admitted that during the course of the conspiracy he was responsible for distributing between five and 15 kilograms of cocaine. United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the DEA, Prince George’s County Police Department, and St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office for their work in the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Leah J. Bressack and Joseph R. Baldwin, who prosecuted this Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force case. Press Release from Greenbelt U.S. Attorney Office
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Burglary Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a residence on the 28000 block of Autumnwood Drive in Mechanicsville. It appears no entry was made, and no items are missing from the residence. Burglary Between 12/01/2015 and 1/15/2016, unknown suspect(s) entered a garage and stole property on the 45000 block of Locust Grove Drive in Valley Lee. CASE# 4747-16 Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle Sometime between 1/18/2016 and 1/31/2016, unknown suspect(s) stole property from a vehicle on the 38000 block of Sonny Lane in Mechanicsville. CASE# 5418-16 Reckless Endangerment During an inspection of a school bus, a gunshot was discovered on the rear window. It appears the bus was likely struck by a stray bullet while parked on the 44000 block of Emma Lane in Hollywood. CASE# 5410-16 As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office provides a daily (excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected crimes, which are of interest to the resi-
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Frances Magdalene Butler, 84 Frances Magdalene Butler, 84, of Hollywood, Md., formerly from Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on Jan. 21 in Fort Washington, Md. Born on Jan. 17, 1932 in Mechanicsville, Md., she was the daughter of the late Mary Agnes Willis and James Edward Holton, Sr. of Mechanicsville, Md. Frances was the loving wife of the late James Christopher Butler, whom she married in 1949 in Mechanicsville, Md., and who preceded her in death on March, 1975. Frances is survived by her children: Gabriel Butler, Garfield Butler, Joseph K. Butler, Larry G. Butler, Faith Butler, Hope Butler, Prentice Butler, Paris Butler, Dexter Butler, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Siblings: Frederick Holton, Agatha Adams, Ada Yorkshire, and Christine Bowles. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Butler, siblings; Andrew Holton, Sr., Vincent Holton, Agnes Armstrong, James E. Holton, Jr., and Cecilia Holton. She moved to St. Mary’s county in 1932, and attended Bel Alton High in Wicomico, Md. in Charles County, Md. Frances worked in food service for the St. Mary’s County Board of Education School System, for 33 years, retiring in July, 2001. Frances belonged to Our Lady of the Snow Shrine, Immaculate Conception Church Ladies Auxiliary, and was a long time contributor to St. Jude and American Diabetes Association. She enjoyed baking cakes, arts and crafts, reading (inspirational) and enjoyed saving articles about family awards/ accomplishments and sharing with others taking care of other when in need. The family received friends on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, Md. A Mass
of Christian Burial followed at 11 a.m. with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were be: James Kelly Butler, Kevin Adams, Ricky Holton, Cornell Brooks, Trent Holton, and Chris Holton. Honorary Pallbearers: Tobias Butler, Paris Butler, and Tyrone Butler. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
Catholic Cemetery Helen, Md. Pallbearers will be: Lee Guy, Michael Kosky, Justin Guy, Jordan Guy, Scotty Nelson, and David Guy. Honorary Pallbearer will be Thomas Agostinelli. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
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Clare Calvert Whitbeck, 75, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 20, 1940 in Arlington, VA to the late George Walton Calvert and Lottie Mae Copenhaver Calvert. After graduating from George Washington University in Washington, DC with a bachelor’s degree in speech correction, Clare and her friend Isabel spent the summer driving to Clare’s first teaching job in Arizona. (This spirit of adventure characterized Clare’s entire life.) After a year in Arizona, where she taught special needs children and in her free time acquired her private pilot’s license, she moved back east to teach in the DC public schools as a classroom speech improvement teacher. She later worked for the US Postal Service and the FAA, but she spent most of her working life as a bookkeeper for a variety of small businesses, keeping them on track financially as much as she could and holding them accountable when necessary. On October 14, 1966, Clare married her beloved husband, Walter Laurence Whitbeck in Arlington, VA. Together, they celebrated over 49 wonderful years of marriage, even if they both had trouble remembering the exact date. Clare enjoyed singing and wanted to de-
Frances Deloris Cecil, 79, of Hughesville, Md. passed away surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 29 in Hughesville, Md. Born on March 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Grace Elizabeth Higgs Greenwell and John Joseph Greenwell. Frances was the loving wife of the late Francis Geroe Cecil, Jr., whom she married on April 6, 1991 in Leonardtown, Md., and who preceded her in death on May 25, 2014, they had been together for over 35 years, which included 23 years of marriage. Deloris is survived by her children: Deborah Mattingly and Richard Tracey Guy of Hughesville, Md., Frances Ryder and John “Jay” Guy both of Mechanicsville, Md., Stephen Guy of Hollywood, Md., Lisa Chrismond of Fort Myers, Fla., 11 grandchildren: and three great grandchildren. Deloris graduated from Great Mills High School, and worked for St. Mary’s Sunshine Center as a teacher for 30 plus years. The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Morganza, Md. on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. with Father John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace
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velop her skills, so in the 1980’s she started taking singing lessons. She enjoyed it enough to quit smoking and keep going until she received her Master of Arts in Vocal Performance from American University in 1997. She was an alto in the Christ Church choir, and sang in multiple church choirs and community choruses and in the Crittenden Opera Workshop. She also gave private voice and stage performance lessons. After moving to St. Mary’s County in 1997 Clare became active in monitoring governmental issues associated with quality of life including the environment, schools, land use and growth management. She several times ran for public office, once winning the primary for the Board of Education. She also dedicated her time as a strong advocate for people in long term care, serving as the Treasurer and Legislative Chair of Voices for Quality Care, an all volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of those needing such care. When calls came in to the Voices helpline, Clare would spend hours listening to people who felt helpless and then give them the tools to navigate through the system and, when she could, go to them personally. Her experiences with helping them fueled her passion to bring the problems (and ideas for solutions) to those who had the power to make the necessary changes. She was a Meals on Wheels driver, Chair of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, a member of the Citizen’s Review Board for Children, and various other volunteer group and ad hoc committees. She also was a member of the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron, the Potomac River Association, the Coalition for Quality Care, The Democratic Club of St. Mary’s County, NAACP, the League of Women Voters, and others, sometimes serving as treasurer. Clare was determined to fill her role as grandmother to the utmost, entertaining the
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grandchildren at her home, at theirs, and on the road in between. Warm breezes brought opportunities to spend time on “OFFWEGO”, a catamaran that was well suited for “the chickens of the sea” (as she and Larry described their sailing approach). When at home, she enjoyed watching the birds at the feeders on her deck (and chasing away the squirrels). She enjoyed cooking both from recipes and improvisation, as evidenced by the many great meals she created using only a microwave and electric fry pan while her kitchen was being remodeled. In addition to her husband, Clare is also survived by her children, Sarah Crandall of Dunkirk, MD and Karen McKinney of Ijamsville, MD; her siblings, Richard W. Calvert of Kent, WA and Marjorie Sullivan of Justin, TX; her grandchildren, Graceanne Crandall, Ryan McKinney, and Katie McKinney; and nephew Phillip Loftis of Argyle, TX. She is preceded in death by her parents and her son-in-law Ray Crandall. A Memorial Service and celebration of Clare’s life will be held on Saturday, February 6 at 11:00 am at Christ Episcopal Church in Chaptico, MD (www.cckqp.net). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, Voices for Quality Care (PO Box 592, Chestertown, MD 21620), or to Hospice of St. Mary’s (www.hospiceofstmarys.org). Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
George Clifford Priddy, 92 George Clifford Priddy, 92, of Leonardtown, MD died January 23, 2016 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born March 27, 1923 in Washington, D.C., the son of the late George Johnson Priddy and Viola V. Mangum Priddy. After graduating in 1940 from Eastern High School in Washington, D.C., George proudly enlisted in the United States Army on October 13, 1942 and served his country until his honorable discharge on November 5, 1945. During this service, George was attached to the Army Air Corps Heavy Bomber Unit 44, European Theatre Germany as the left gunner. On July 21, 1944 the aircraft he was flying in was shot down, he was injured and held Prisoner of War in Germany at Stalag Luft 4 Gross Tychow (formerly Heyd) until May 2, 1945. During his service he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant earning two Purple Hearts, the America Theater Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Medal with three bronze battle stars. After his service, George was employed by the District of Columbia later becoming a Civil Inspector for the Department of the Environment until his retirement in 1975. On June 9, 1946, he married his beloved wife, Maxine Julia Helberg of St. Louis Missouri. Together they celebrated over 50 wonderful years of marriage before her passing on January 30, 1997. George’s wife Maxine at the age of 73, died at her home in St. Mary’s Co. Maxine was born June 29, 1923 the daughter of the late Charles Henry Helberg and Eileen Frentrop. On November 29, 1943 Maxine proudly enlisted in the United States Navy rising to
the rank of Yeoman First Class until her honorable discharge on July 8, 1946. She was attached to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and detailed to the duty of the highly classified Secret Mail Room of that office. During service she earned American Theatre Ribbon and Victory Medal. George is survived by his children: Lynda Priddy of Seattle, WA, Michael Priddy of San Francisco, CA, Dennis Priddy of Upper Marlboro, MD, Nancy Grambo of Navarre, FL, Charles T. Priddy of Waldorf, MD, Sandra Richardson (Bruce) of Newburg, MD, and Kimberly Holt (Darin) of Mechanicsville, MD; grandchildren: Jennifer Redmond, Shelby Warner, Clifford Grambo, Megan Russell, and Ashleigh Holt; great grandchildren: Ayden Porter, Ella Grambo-Warner, Maileigh Redmond, Gracelyn Warner, and Kayleigh Russell; and many extended family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn V. Dodson. Born soon after the end of WW1, George and Maxine grew up during the harsh reality of the Great Depression. Both served their country honorably during WWII. They married and raised 7 children during the changing times of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. They faced their adversity and challenges with courageousness. They passed onto their children to be earnest, good citizens, have a good work ethic, to have compassion, form our own opinions, to follow through and gain strength by overcoming obstacles. For this we give thanks. Family will receive friends for George’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 3:00-5:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service recited by Deacon Ammon Ripple at 5:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 and Tri-County Animal Shelter, 6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville, MD 20637. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown , MD.
American Legion, and Elks. The family received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were: Jason Willoughby, Leonard E. Farrell, Charles Hankins, III, Henry I. Friess, Jr., Patrick D. Willoughby, and Patrick K. Willoughby.
John Dee (David) Choat, Sr., 83 John Dee (David) Choat, Sr. was born Jan. 25, 1933 in Eddyville, K.Y. He was one of 11 children born to James Fred and Rosa Viola Elliott Choat. Raised as a Kentucky/Tennessee farm boy, he was strong and ready to serve his country in 1951 when he joined the US Navy for the Korean War. John rose to the rank of Chief Boatswains Mate. He sailed all over the worked service in many seas and ports. Along the way he earned his GED and took classes at a community college. He was chosen as a Boat Captain during the Vietnam War, one of the few
times enlisted men were given command of a vessel. He is a member of the PBRFVA (Patrol Boat River Forces Veterans Association). John retired in 1976 and began his third career as a canvas man and upholsterer owning an operating JDC Upholstery and Canvas in Lexington Park, Md. 25 years later he again retired and moved to Weatherford, Texas. John and his wife, Beverly, and their three children enjoyed many years of camping with John and Beve finally getting their dream motor home and traveling over most America, enjoying every one they met and all the scenic views this beautiful country provided. His greatest joy are his children David and wife Diane Donaldson, Dianne and husband Doug Law, Dan and his widow Cathy Straub and her husband Michael Knight, and grandsons Daniel, Shane, Koob Choat, Benjamin Law and granddaughter Gillian Law. His last living brother is Boyd Richard Choat of Clarksville, Tenn. There are many nieces and nephews in Clarksville. The family received friends on Sunday, Jan. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lori Hayes officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md.
Theresa A Hall Lacey, 85 Theresa A Hall Lacey (Ann and T), 85 of Brandywine, Md. formerly from Avenue, Md. passed away on Jan. 31 in Lusby, Md. Born on May 2, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle Knott Hall and Leonard Hall. Theresa is survived by her daughter Deborah E. Willoughby of Lusby, Md., two grandchildren; Jason Willoughby (Amanda) and Heather Hankins (Charles Hankins, III ) and five great grandchildren; Brianna Willoughby, Johnathon Willoughby, Cameron Willoughby, Sophia Hankins, and Jameson Hankins. She moved from Prince George’s County, Md. to St. Mary’s County, Md. and graduated from Holy Angels Catholic School. Theresa worked as a telephone operator for Bell Atlantic Telephone Company and belonged the VFW,
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Catholic Schools Celebrate Faith, Scholarship By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Major Gary Shill, a Marine Corps Harrier jump jet pilot, walked into St. John’s School Wednesday with a bag full of flight gear he has to put on everytime he prepares for a flight. The 3rd and 4th grade students pelted him with questions one after the other and were enthralled when they watched a video presentation showing him flying the AV-8B jet for its first flight using bio-fuels. It was all part of celebrating Catholic Schools Week at the Hollywood school, where students had a chance to learn from and appreciate the nation’s veterans. But for Shill it was his chance to give even more back to St. John’s, he’s not just a Marine aviator, he’s a parent of three boys who take classes there. “We really love St. John’s and we really love this parish,” Shill told assembled students as he was finishing his talk. In a later interview with The County Times he said Catholic education was a central part of his family. “I send my kids to Catholic schools because of the foundation they provide,” Shill said. “The public schools are good here but they’re not great everywhere.” He believed in Catholic education so much, sending his children anywhere else was not an option. One of his son’s was in the class he gave his presentation to. “We put them in Catholic Schools no matter where the Marine Corp sends us,” Shill said. “And that’s because of the values they instill and the discipline and rigorous education they provide.” Susan McDonough, principal at St. John’s School, said the core of Catholic education is unusally strong in St. Mary’s County, starting all the way back in the 17th century when English settlers first landed on St. Clement’s Island. “The roots of Catholicism [in Maryland] started here,” McDonough said. “It’s so impactful.” The formula for success in Catholic schools was a simple one, she said, providing academic rigor, strong discipline and a Christ-centered faith at the heart of it all. “Their parents want a faith component in their education,” McDonough said. “They want Christ at the center of [their children’s] lives.” She said the importance of a private Catholic education was brought into a sharper
Major Gary Shill, a Marine Corps Harrier jump jet pilot shows and explains different flight gear to a group of students at St. John’s School in Hollywood.
focus following events in Charles County Public Schools were a father has filed a law suit for school administration banning him from his daughter’s school for protesting curriculum including teachings on Islam. Parents should be open to schools teaching their children about other faiths and cultures, McDonough said, but parents who brought their children to Catholic school could also be sure of what their children were taught, and to have their parental rights respected. “I don’t think it was good at all that they banned the father,” McDonough said. “It’s a real stain on public schools that they let that happen.” Keeping Catholic schools going, though, isn’t always easy. At Mother Catherine Academy in Clements, a little more than a year ago they were on the verge of closing their doors forever, after the archdiocese had decided to withdraw their official support. But the parents would not give up and instead raised up enough money to keep the school open as an independent Catholic institution and even keep the building, given to them from the diocese for a small sale
price. But during their first year on their own, said head of the school’s board of trustees Bill Leonard, they have exceeded their own expectations. “Now we’re not just surviving we’re thriving,” Leonard told The County Times. For Leonard and the parents who wanted to see their beloved school continue, failure was not an option. “For 350 years there’s been a rich tradition of Catholic education,” Leonard said. “We didn’t want to be the generation to fail to pass that along. “Here students can see their faith in action.” That faith is exercised through worship, mass and the Holy Eucharist, Leonard said, all included with a strong academic foun-
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dation. Community service also plays a large part, he said. “It permeates everything the school stands for,” Leonard said. Shill said the prospect of Catholic education, which comes with an additonal price tag above what residents already pay in taxes for public education, was still within reach. There was always some sort of assistance available. This extended to Catholics who did not send their children to parochial school. “You can’t put a price tag on your children,” Shill said. “If folks, especially Catholics, would come have a look at their schools, they would see it’s worthwhile. “Education is part of the faith.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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When it comes to costs for student transportation, operation and maintenance of buildings and student health services, all received modest increases in the budget. All told the budget has included in it a negotiated $4 million extra for contracts and $2.4 million for step increases in pay that had already been negotiated. In all $144.5 million goes to salaries, including administration costs, with $48.7 million going fixed costs such as health care and social security; this means that 91 percent of the budget is spent in just those two categories. Tammy McCourt, schools finance office chief, said that revenue estimated from the state was down by about $1.38 million to about $100 million. McCourt also said the increases in salaries and wages were precipitated in part by teacher pension costs foisted on the county by the state; this in turn squeezed more money out of other programs like text books and technology improvements. guyleonard@countytimes.net
College Trustees Vote To Raise Tuition
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After three years of no tuition hikes and even a cut in college costs for students the board of trustees at St. Mary’s College of Maryland voted Jan. 30 to raise tuition by two percent. Back in 2014 the tuition at the college, located in St. Mary’s City, was lowered by 8.6 percent. That move touted the rates of tuition as being below 2010 rates and ensured that the Class of 2016 would not see its tuition raised. Back in January of last year the trustee board acted again to freeze tuition by declining to increase the cost of education in the middle of the year. The decision was made in the face of a state budget deficit of $410 million. Chip Jackson, vice president of Business and Finance at the college said there were several reasons given by the college for the increase in tuition this year, in-
cluding maintaining the quality of academic programs, response to monetary inflation and paying for the construction of the new Anne Arundel Hall . Jackson confirmed the overall price increase, including room and board, amounts to about a $659 increase for all in-state students and almost $1,000 in increases for out-of-state. He said that if the college had not acted over the past several years to keep tuition down, students would be paying an additional $2,600 in tuition alone. “Without questions the increases are needed,” Jackson said. “We do what we can to keep costs down, but costs do increase over time.” Jackson said as soon as the administration knew of the recommendation to raise tuition, they immediately reached out to students about any concerns they might have. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Maryland Comptroller Visits CSM’s La Plata Campus Franchot Encourages Nursing Students on Future Employment During his visit to Charles County Feb. 1, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot toured the College of Southern Maryland and was briefed on college programs by CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, CSM Trustee Chair Dorothea Smith, Calvert Commissioner Steve Weems and Charles County Registrar of Wills Loraine Hennessy. During the briefing on CSM’s new Regional Campus which will house the Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET), Franchot said, “The private sector is desperate for trained people. The economics is changing—these blue collar jobs used to be looked down on in favor of a college education. These are good jobs, high paying jobs.” CTET will be moving from an 18,000 square-foot leased facility in Waldorf to a 30,000 squarefoot facility in Hughesville. Future plans for the Regional Campus include a Health Sciences facility accessible to students from throughout Southern Maryland. “Our goal is to centralize programs, such as health sciences, that would be too expensive to replicate on each campus,” said Gottfried. Franchot also visited the classroom of Professor Kathleen Parsons where he told third-semester nursing students that the economy is changing and that future growth in jobs will be in healthcare. For a gallery of photos, visit www.csmphoto.zenfolio. com/16franchotvisit. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot stopped by Professor For information on CSM, visit Kathleen Parsons’ NUR-2115 Nursing Care of Adults to visit with students while on campus Feb. 1. Franchot told third- semester www.csmd.edu. Press Release from CSM
nursing students that the economy is changing and that the growth in jobs will be in healthcare. He also presented Parsons with a commemorative medallion for making a difference.
Forrest Center Hosting SkillsUSA Regional Competition
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center is hosting the Maryland SkillsUSA Southern Regional Competition on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. in the school. Contests open to the public at 9:00 a.m. and the awards assembly starts at 2:00 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 & the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center in Charles County will be participating in the contests. Students receiving 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each contest will move on to the state competition which takes place April 15-16, 2016. 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 Mike Towne at 301.475.0242 or bjskinner@smcps.org or mstowne@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. Press Release from Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, center, met with, from left, CSM Trustee Chair Dorothea Smith, Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems and CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried Feb. 1 at the La Plata Campus. “There’s a story to tell of [community colleges] in our state’s future economy. We shouldn’t be looking in the rear view mirror,” said Franchot.
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, center, points to a PowerPoint slide in Professor Kathleen Parsons’ NUR-2115 Nursing Care of Adults class and tells students that healthcare is where the growth of jobs will be for the next 10 years.
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CSM Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2015 Semester The College of Southern Maryland has released its dean’s list for the fall semester. Students who have earned 12 or more credits St. Mary’s County Avenue Kirsten Friess Joseph Guy Kimberly Raley Jonathon Shircliffe Bushwood Sydney Bailey Nicole Burgess Aaron Mundras California Phoebe Bennett-Griffitts Nathaniel Carr Samantha Cheney Jared Daye Nichole Difrank Rachel Dorsey Rebecca Faubion Kirsten Freeman Emily Gilroy John Grego Lisa Griffin Hannah Heathman Maya Hemingway Karen Hudgins Jennifer Jones Sarah Joyce Ute Keeran Timon Lee Jacob Lejeune Ashleigh Maloney Paul McGinty George Nelson Jay Patel Cory Patterson Davalyn Pugh Sabrina Scott Samantha Scott
at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring and summer sessions, full and part-time students
Cailyne Skym Kristina Sproul Nora Suntich Paul Thorn Brian Yellets Callaway Hayley Copen Deaysia Johnson Willis Leavitt Cathleen Perez Samuel Scott Eudora Tak Sophia Wathen Chaptico Kenneth Polk Rachel Potts Jordan Tanavage Joseph Turner Jessica Vaden Sara Yerkes Evette Young Charlotte Hall Samantha Carter Kaitlyn Cave Breanna Chagnon Courtney Coltrane Brianna Edelen James Eppley Andrew Fisher Lindsey Forbes Charles Howard Justin Irwin Kelly McGowan Nicole Mitchell Jack Prewitt Tina Roach Jerry Sanders Sarah Stoneburner
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LIBRARY ITEMS Library Closed for Presidents’ Day All three branches of the St. Mary’s County Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents’ Day. The library website, www.stmalib.org is always available. All branches will be open regular business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 16. New Year, New Job: Job Searching class Lexington Park Library will hold a New Year, New Job: Job Searching class in partnership with JobSource, St. Mary’s One Stop Career Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. This workshop is designed to assist with navigating through the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) system to conduct Job Search. Participants will learn how to job search utilizing additional career sites to enhance employability, learn tips on how to complete an online application and learn how to conduct a successful job search. Professionals will help review position descriptions and utilizes ONET online resource center to enhance your resume and application content. Registration is required: www.stmalib.org or call the Lexington Park branch at 301-863-8188. Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 Leonardtown Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint 2013 class on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of creating multimedia presenta-
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4th Annual Calvert County Restaurant Week
By Crista Dockray Staff Writer
Calvert County restaurants are gearing up for the 4th Annual Restaurant Week. This year, 26 restaurants are participating in this culinary event. From Feb. 19 through 28 restaurants will put forward a fixed menu that offers either on-menu or off-menu items. These menus have discounted or set prices for their meals and some restaurants will offer these promotions for both lunch and dinner. For example, one of the restaurants Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina who have been participating in Restaurant Week since its beginning, will be offering a create-your-own quesorito with chips and salsa for just $10. A new restaurant to the area, Brick Wood Fired Bistro, will be offering off-menu items to their customers. Their menu came together after a discussion with the owner and his chefs about what they would like to do, what they haven’t done before, and what would be right for the area. “We wanted to do something off-menu, we didn’t want customers that have dined here before to come in during Restaurant Week and see the status quo,” said one of the three owners Jason Nagers. “We created our menu based on our concept, which is wood-fired cuisine…we do a majority of our cooking in the ovens in one way or another.” They also are very conscious of the local resources available. Brick Wood Fired Bistro uses a lot of local beer, meats, cheeses, and ice cream. “Whatever we can get our hands on,” said Nagers. According Nagers, one of the lunch menu items, a burger, plays off of the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Their PB&J Burger will feature a habanero, strawberry jelly, peanut butter, an in-house ground burger with bacon, all on a homemade bun. The burger is served with fries, chips, or a side salad
and comes with a drink. Since they opened just four months ago on Sept. 14, 2015, this will be their first year participating in Restaurant Week and they are excited to share their culinary expertise with Southern Maryland. Calvert County’s Department of Economic Development began Restaurant Week as a way to boost business for restaurants during their slow season. Typically after the holidays, restaurants see fewer customers than normal as people tend not to eat out, especially when the weather isn’t cooperative. Restaurant Week, which has been done in many cities already, was a good way to get people out and appreciating Calvert’s culinary specialties. “Calvert is very diverse,” said Mark Volland the Marketing Communications Specialist from the Department of Economic Development. “It has everything from the chain restaurants to the local mom and pop restaurants. It made sense to highlight county restaurants to show exactly what’s offered here. There is quite a bit, even some that people may not know about.” Their first year, 2013, had 35 restaurants, and their highest was last year with a total of 39 restaurants participating. “It’s been popular,” said Volland, saying that high participation and positive feedback from both patrons and restaurants is why it continues. The Department of Economic Development also wanted to bring tourism to the county and show people within the region what Calvert, the smallest county in Maryland, has to offer. “While they are in Calvert County going to a restaurant, they are also seeing other things that they want to come back and explore,” said Volland. “So it’s really a part of broader tourism program.” Volland said, according to the surveys, they have already seen patrons from outside of the county. And its success has been recognized. Next week, on Feb. 9, Restaurant Week will be rewarded with a proclamation given
2016 Participating Restaurants: Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill Anthony’s Bar and Grill Blondie’s Baking Company Boomerangs Original Ribs and Seafood Brick Wood Fired Bistro Charles Street Brasserie Chesapeake Grille and Deli Dream Weaver Café The Dry Dock at Zahnisers
EZ Thai Restaurant Fiesta Bar and Grill The Garden Grill and Bar The Greene Turtle Isaac’s Restaurant and Pub JT’s Kitchen King fishers Seafood Bar and Grill Mamma Lucia- Dunkirk Mamma Lucia- Prince Frederick
Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant Rise and Shine Café Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill Sakura Japanese Steak and Seafood House Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina Stoneys Striped Rock Traders Seafood Steak and Ale The Westlawn Inn
Brick Wood Fired Bistro in Prince Frederick. Photos by Laura Klipple
by the County Commissioners. Calvert will also hold a contest for the customers that participate in Restaurant Week. If they save their receipt, they can go online and fill out a survey, which makes them eligible for a prize. From previous years, prizes included gifts cards to restaurants and baskets with a collection of things from Calvert County, like gift cards to local hotels and bottles of wine from local wineries. The winners of the contest will be announced on March 22 at the Calvert County Board of Commissioners meeting. “We’re proud of Restaurant Week and we hope that people will come out again this year,” said Volland. To find out more information on Restaurant Week, visit the website at www.choosecalvert.com/restaurantweek. The website includes the comment form, the interactive map that gives an overview of all the Restaurant Week sites with descriptions, a FAQ section, and a list of the participating restaurants. The list includes the phone numbers for reservations, links to the restaurants’ websites, and the full menus they created for the week. You can also find Calvert County Restaurant Week on Facebook. crista@countytimes.net
Jewelry Trunk Show Returns Valentine’s Day Weekend The Jewelry Trunk Show is back by popular demand at the Calvert Marine Museum Store on Valentine’s Day weekend. Treat yourself or someone you love Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 15 from 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The show highlights favorites from Michelle Pressler, Angela Colasanti, and Jill O’Reilly. Guests can enjoy a free box of sea salt caramels with a $50 jewelry purchase. Michelle Pressler’s modern heirloom jewelry is inspired by the Chesapeake Bay and will include her gray diamond collection. These elegant, handmade pieces are inspired by nature, architecture, historic details, and modern design. They are meant to become a keepsake, be affordable, and wear every day.
Celebrate the many facets of life and feel “ÄLIVE” with sterling silver favorites from new artist, Angela Colasanti, of VIELÄ® Jewelry. Jill O’Reilly’s collection is also new with a wide array of sterling silver bracelets including several set with gemstones. The Trunk Show will offer something for all jewelry enthusiasts. The Museum Store has operated for over forty years and is open daily from 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. It offers a wide range of merchandise including home décor, jewelry, wearables, specialty food items, books, toys, etc. that please all ages and tastes. For more information, contact the Museum Store at 410-326-2750. Press Release
BLEACHERS A View From The Leading With A Smile
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Cam Newton is a direct young man. The greater Charlotte area’s euphoria still simmered after the Panthers’ 49-15 destruction of the Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game when Newton dropped this nugget at a press conference: “I said it since day one, I’m an AfricanAmerican quarterback. That may scare a lot of people because they haven’t seen nothing that they can compare me to.” Wow. So much for setting an even pace and avoiding controversy during the obsessive two-week media buildup to the Super Bowl. Newton looked the world in the eye – critics and supporters alike – and introduced the elephant in the room. I love it. Twenty-eight years ago, Doug Williams became the first AfricanAmerican quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl. As significant as Williams’s accomplishment was, it proved not to be revolutionary: It took 26 years for Russell Wilson to finally match Williams’s feat. The NFL, the quarterback position and race is and will remain an issue. I don’t know NFL player demographics, but my eyes tell me that a majority are African-American, yet only five of 32 teams had an African-American as its primary starting quarterback. That’s not necessarily an NFL issue – a quarterback is trained long before his NFL eligibility – but it’s a curious (is that the right word?) situation the league advertises, via its massive stage, every year. Newton’s race isn’t the issue it once was, but it still matters. Most people don’t care; but some, sadly, still do. Incomprehensible, racebased hate lingers. Despicable people like Dylann Roof walk among us. And, despite progress, a pathetic segment of the population still has an issue with Newton just because his skin is a different hue. So I’m glad Newton threw some verbal haymakers. I’ve been drawn to him all season; bluntly acknowledging the truth – that he navigated an additional level of complexity in his career - just adds to his appeal and what prompted me to write this piece in the first place: Newton’s amazing growth as a man, leader and quarterback. The pre-2015 version of Newton
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was often and fairly criticized for having terrible body language. Adversity caused Newton to visibly mope, place a towel over his head or sit alone on the bench. Situations could get the better of him and he felt entitled to disconnect from the moment. It wasn’t a good look, especially from the franchise quarterback, the supposed leader of the team. This season, Newton’s been different: He’s taught a nation to “Dab,” he’s handing footballs to kids after touchdowns and has an infectious, perma-smile affixed to his face. Newton set a positive tone early in the season, backed it up with his play and got his teammates to buyin. His self-confidence and comfort in his own skin is apparent; the joy he exudes is refreshing. This is a young man who is obviously aware of his detractors, but he has grown impervious to the negativity. Newton’s transformed non-verbal communications have resulted in a 17-1 record, a birth in the Super Bowl and a likely MVP award for the once sulking quarterback. I’m not a huge believer in mystical forces but Newton’s positive energy has had a palatable impact on the team. You can feel Carolina’s togetherness. They’re a pro football team having college-like fun. While watching Newton, two local athletes come to mind: Stephen Strasburg and Bradley Beal. Strasburg and Beal, despite being young, wealthy and insanely talented, are both oddly inclined toward melancholy. Nagging injuries and pouty looks are common; smiles are not. It’s hard to tell if they are playing a sport or forcing down vegetables. The vibe I get from them is they expect something to go wrong, as if they have some fatal attraction to darkness and fear the light. Not everyone’s a cheerleader, but attitude is a controllable component of success. As Stephen Covey once said, “Sometimes the most proactive thing we can do is to just genuinely smile.” Is Newton a “7-Habits” junkie? Probably not, but he’s living Covey’s point and the results are inarguable. Strasburg and Beal should take notice. I suppose we all should. Group Dab anyone? Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ gmail.com
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Shell Station Pegg Road Fairfield Inn Home 2 Suites IHOP Comfort Inn Donut Connection Linda’s Café Lexington Park Post Office Hal’s Coles Travel Lexington Park Library Family Dollar St. Mary’s Lighting St. James Deli Loveville Third Base Loveville Post Office Mechanicsville Thompson’s Seafood Wawa Mechanicsville St. Mary’s Landing Mechanicsville Post Office Burchmart Mechanicsville Berts New Market SMC Library Citgo Oakville Ridgell’s Service Center Brandywine Auto Parts Boatmans Korner Karryout Park Hall Cooks Piney Point Piney Point Market Piney Point Post Office Ridge Ridge Market Ridge Post Office Ridge Hardware Store Buzz’s Bay Market Store St. Inigoes St. Inigoes General Store St. Inigoes Post Office Rod n Reel St. Mary’s City St. Mary’s City Post Office Tall Timbers Dent Store Tall Timbers Post Office Valley Lee Valley Lee Post Office Betty Russell’s
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Month Long Angel Wings and Things St. Michael’s Church (16560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge) Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., except holiday weekends. We have a huge selection of winter clothes, coats, shoes, and so much more. We also have a great baby room, kids’ toy room, and tons of wonderful winter items. All items are in terrific shape, and very reasonably priced. We look forward to having you visit us! For any questions, please contact Marti Lloyd at St. Michael’s School, at 301-872-5454. Open Skate Nights Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown)- every Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. Looking for an evening of roller skating fun? Well, strap on your skates and bring your family and friends to Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown! For all ages, $5 per person. Skates available for rental at $2.50 per person or bring your own. For more information, please call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all media. For information, call 301-475-3130. A Sweetheart of a Show North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- gallery hours. For February North End Gallery presents “A Sweetheart of a Show,” its annual invitational show. This large show features the art of more than 25 guest artists from the Southern Maryland area, in addition to work by the gallery’s 32 member artists. Included in the show will be children’s and scientific illustration, knitted wire, quilting, linocut prints, silver, jewelry, ceramics, wood, sculpture, mosaics and photography as well as drawings and paintings in all media. For information, call 301-475-3130.
Thursday, Feb. 4 CSM Cause Theatre: “My First Time.” College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata)- 7:30 p.m. Four actors share hysterical and heartbreaking stories written by real people about first sexual experiences. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. $5. Due to subject matter and language, this play is not suitable for patrons under 18. bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd. edu/Arts. Gutbuster Cheesesteaks VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California)- 5:30 to 8 p.m. Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious gutbuster Philly-Style Cheese Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a hoagie roll with your choice of cheese and grilled veggies, and served with American Fries for only $8. Choose from chicken or steak. Eat here or take one to go. This event is open to the public.
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Bingo Night Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82 (6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 6 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free Bingo Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 301-9348221. Public welcome. Clark Senior Center Book Discussion Clark Center (1210 Charles St., La Plata)- 1 to 2 p.m. Join us for a fun and insightful discussion of the topics, characters and themes of our book of the month. This month we will be discussing “Zero Day” by David Baldacci. Ages 55+.
Friday, Feb. 5 Naval Academy Alumni Schedule Annual “Dark Ages” Dinner Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, Piney Point- 6:30 p.m. Dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Installation of Officers and GSMC President’s remarks to follow dinner. Please make your reservations and pay for dinner on-line by visiting the GSMC website, www.navyalumni.org. Alternately, you may RSVP by replying to Rick Snyder via e-mail, Richard.L.Snyder@saic. com; or phone, 301-475-0124/301862-6200/mobile: 240-298-2279. The cost is $37 per person which includes gratuity and choice of wine with dinner. RSVP by COB on Wednesday, Feb. 3. A Sweetheart of a Show First Friday North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown)- 5 to 8 p.m. For February North End Gallery presents “A Sweetheart of a Show,” its annual invitational show. This large show features the art of more than 25 guest artists from the Southern Maryland area, in addition to work by the gallery’s 32 member artists. Included in the show will be children’s and scientific illustration, knitted wire, quilting, linocut prints, silver, jewelry, ceramics, wood, sculpture, mosaics and photography as well as drawings and paintings in all media. For information, call 301-475-3130. Dinner Theatre Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90 Alexander Ln., Solomons)- 6 p.m. Alumni Players present “Play On.” Tickets are $40 and include beer, wine, soft drinks, buffet dinner and performance). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Arts Program at Our Lady Star of the Sea School. First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 5 to 8 p.m. The museum is open free to the public with docents in every gallery. This month will feature a free community yoga class by GROW, a yoga experience that blends natural beauty into a physical practice. GROW with the flow from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. Please bring your own yoga mat. CSM Cause Theatre: “My First Time.” College of Southern Maryland, La
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Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata)- 8 p.m. Four actors share hysterical and heartbreaking stories written by real people about first sexual experiences. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. $5. Due to subject matter and language, this play is not suitable for patrons under 18. bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd. edu/Arts.
Saturday, Feb. 6 CSM Cause Theatre: “My First Time.” College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata)- 7:30 p.m. Four actors share hysterical and heartbreaking stories written by real people about first sexual experiences. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. $5. Due to subject matter and language, this play is not suitable for patrons under 18. bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd. edu/Arts. Mardi Gras Dinner Dance Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall (22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 6:30 p.m. Cajun dinner at 7 p.m., fellowship and dancing at 8 p.m. $25 per person. For information and tickets, please contact Preston Rose at 301-8635652 or mdrebel@md.metrocast.net. Dinner Theatre Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90 Alexander Ln., Solomons)- 6 p.m. Alumni Players present “Play On.” Tickets are $40 and include beer, wine, soft drinks, buffet dinner and performance). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Arts Program at Our Lady Star of the Sea School. “Born to Entertain” Broadway Cabaret Black Box Theatre (4185 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head)- 7 p.m. Cash bar and refreshments. There’s no business like show business, and these two women mean business! Enjoy classics and modern showstoppers. Buzz Off Cancer for Nolan Gatton’s Barber Shop (24473 Hollywood Rd., Hollywood)- 6 a.m. Nolan Scully is a 3 year old boy that as recently diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma- a rare soft tissue cancer. Due to the intense Chemotherapy, Nolan has now started to lose his hair. Nolan’s family members are hosting a haircutting event to benefit Nolan and his family. Come get a haircut and show your support for Nolan! Don’t worry.... if buzz cuts aren’t your thing, any haircut can be done! ALL PROCEEDS FROM ALL HAIRCUTS WILL BE DONATED TO THE SCULLY FAMILY. For more information, contact Kimberly or John at 301-373-5300, msullivan@md.metrocast.net or john. gatton@c21nm.com. Mt. Zion Preschool Family Yard Sale 27108 M.t Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville- 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please join us for a community yard
sale benefiting the Mt. Zion UMC Preschool. Table rental is available - $30 for one, $45 for two. This is a large indoor community yard sale with much to choose from!
Sunday, Feb. 7 Quarter Auction St. Mary’s Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)- noon to 3:15 p.m. The Fun Bunch Team presents a Quarter Auction to benefit Southern Maryland Vacations for Veterans. Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. All items are only one to four quarter bids - nothing over four quarters! Winner select from over 100 prizes. Concessions, raffles and more will be available at the event. For info or reservations, please call 410-474-2958. Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 3 to 5 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus which raises funds for Calvert County charities, will have a practice session. The chorus is looking to add new members and no auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email lbrown9601@verizon.net. Breakfast at Fleet Reserve Association 21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC usually every first and third Sunday of the month! Menu includes your choice of: eggs or eggbeaters, bacon, ham, sausage or spam; hash browns, grits, toast, pancakes; juice and coffee all for $7 per person. SOS, sausage gravy or chipped beef gravy, and a biscuit is also available for a small additional cost. This helps to support the Fleet Reserve Association in their community efforts with Scouts, ACTS, and other charities in our community. Milt Diggins Lecture Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 3 p.m. Milt Diggins is the author of a new book entitled Stealing Freedom along the Mason-Dixon Line: Thomas McCreary, the Notorious Slave Catcher from Maryland. Based on modern-day historical sleuthing, Diggins tells the story of Thomas McCreary, providing a close-up view of the toxic effects the debate over slavery had on the country in the years leading up to the Civil War. Free program held in partnership with the Calvert County Historical Society.
Monday, Feb. 8 Social Media Workshop for Farms, Business 205 Main St., Prince Frederick- 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. In today’s online-focused world, it’s important to have a defined, consistent and responsive presence. SMADC’s Social Media Workshop offers farmers/producers and business owners the opportunity to increase their knowledge of social media and
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gain more insight on how to reach their target audience and effectively apply media tools for their business goals. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 5. A fee of $20 includes refreshments, lunch and materials. Register online at the ‘News and Announcements’ page at www.smadc.com, or contact SMADC staff at 301-274-1922, Ex. 1. Waldorf Lions Club Blood Drive Waldorf VFD & Rescue (3425 Old Washington Rd., Elkridge)- 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The AAMC will provide its spacious, climate-controlled, self-contained Blood Mobile. The Blood Mobile is designed with the donor in mind. It is exceptionally comfortable and provides the amenities necessary to make the donor experience a pleasant one. Appointments are spaced to minimize waiting time and the AAMC staff efficiently facilitates the process so that donors spend a minimum amount of time to donate. Donors can sign up online at the link below. Walk-ins are always welcome. Plenty of parking is provided. Each successful donor will receive a free T-shirt. Men’s Club Speaker: Frazer Calvert Elks Lodge (1015 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick)- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Mark Frazer, Mayor of North Beach ,will be the guest speaker at the Feb. 8 meeting of the Calvert Republican Men’s Club. He’ll discuss and answer questions on the role of municipalities in the county. A $10 fee covers light refreshments (sandwiches, cook-
ies, beverage) and room rental. For more info, email racebeat@aol or call 410-610-8666.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Valley Lee VFD & RS 45245 (Drayden Rd., Valley Lee)- 5 to 7 p.m. Cost for adults is $7, children from ages 6 to 12 are $3, and children 5 and under are free. Menu consists of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage links; Assorted Juices, milk and coffee. For more information, call 301-994-9999. Sea Squirts: Ocean Diving Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are invited to come learn about the animals that are hiding in the deep. (Switching to winter hours: offered only once at 10:30 am.)
Wednesday, Feb. 10 Photography Critique Night Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 7 to 9 p.m. Would you like a constructive critique on your photo? Bring a couple images in digital or print format and we’ll do our best.
Thursday, Feb. 11 Sea Squirts: Ocean Diving Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solo-
mons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are invited to come learn about the animals that are hiding in the deep. (Switching to winter hours: offered only once at 10:30 am.)
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Crain Hwy., Waldorf)- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Annual fundraising gala features The Great Gatsby Affair with an open bar, buffet dinner, entertainment, door prizes, raffle, and silent/live auction. Tickets are $75 for one, or $125 for two. Call 301-870-5858 for reservations.
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Love Day at Loffler Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills)- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Loffler Senior Activity Center! Featuring entertainment Scarlet Plus, karaoke, and more. Tickets are required. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, for more information. Steam Shrimp Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Post (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach)- 5:30 to 7 p.m. The price of $12 includes sides, roll, and a beverage. Public warmly welcomed. For more information, call 301-855-6466. Co. 7 Alarmers Friday Night Bingo St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue (200 Calvert Beach Rd., St Leonard)6 to 10 p.m. Bingo every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird at 7 p.m. Regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Food available for sale. Help support your local fire department. The Great Gatsby Affair! Greater Waldorf Jaycees Hall (3090
Jewelry Trunk Show Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The Museum Store presents an exquisite selection of jewelry that highlights both new artists and perennial favorites. Get a free box of sea salt caramels with a $50 jewelry purchase. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico)doors open 7 p.m. Featuring caller Susan Taylor. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise) for the whole family! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY METHODIST CHURCH Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd • Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2500
Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. All of our services are traditional. Child care is provided. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com
St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh St. George Church: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. St. Francis Xavier Chapel: Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
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9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8 PO Box 1260 Lexington Park, MD 20653 301-866-5772 Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
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Greetings from the Bible Temple Church family in Mechanicsville Maryland. Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in this life it is important to have strong and healthy relationships 1. A relationship with Christ 2. A personal relationship with family and friends Through these relationships, we develop the characteristics of love, understanding and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ. “ Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).
We invite you to experience the change… the transformation with us. Just bring your heart and God will supply the rest. Come grow with us in a place, “Where the Word Reaches the Heart!” Everyone is Welcome! Leadership: Pastor Joseph and First Lady Marilyn Young Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM Address: 29050 New Market Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org Phone number: 301-374-9110
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The Shepherd’s Crown by Terry Pratchett The final book in Sir Terry Pratchett’s long-running “Diskworld” series. After Death comes for Granny Weatherwax, Tiffany Aching must unite the witches and protect her land from an invasion of fairies. Readers young and old will appreciate this tale of good versus evil. - Grades 6 and up - Review by Christine Keogler, Charlotte Hall Library
If You›re Lucky by Yvonne Prinz Georgia a.k.a. George loved Fin’s dark eyes. Fin was George’s brother’s friend and George’s brother, Lucky, was dead, drowned while surfing in Australia. Why was Fin wearing Lucky’s necklace, the one that said “fearless” in Sanskrit? And why was George seeing Lucky, who warned her to stop Fin? Was George losing her mind or did Fin murder her brother? To find out, read “If You’re Lucky” by Yvonne Prinz. - Young Adult - Review by Carla Werme, Lexington Park Library
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson In this memoir, popular “Bloggess” Jenny Lawson shares how she’s chosen to battle mental illness. Anyone who, or has a loved one who, has struggled with depression and anxiety will relate, and be inspired by her philosophy of furious happiness. - Adult nonfiction - Review by Tess Goldwasser, Charlotte Hall Library
Washington Capitals Viewing Party The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber member “Brick Wood Fired Bistro” are hosting a Washington Capitals Viewing party as they take on their Division Rivals the New York Islanders on Thursday, Feb. 18. This event is free to all Chamber members and not yet Chamber members! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and game time is 7 p.m. Brick Wood Fired Bistro is located at 60 Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick. Wear your Capitals Jersey or Islanders Jersey and receive food and bever-
age specials all evening, food specials for every Capitals goal and a slew of door prizes and giveaways including: Evgeny Kuznetzov game jersey; Caps T Shirts; NHL Glassware; Capitals Tickets; Caps Hats and Brick gift cards! Make your reservation at www.calvertchamber.org. For more information contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577. Press Release
Chesapeake Beach Water Park 2016 Season Passes Are On Sale At Reduced Price
Chesapeake Beach Water Park 2016 Season Passes are on sale at reduced price. To purchase yours online now, click here and take advantage of this special Early Bird discount of $10 off the normal price. Hurry, as prices will increase to our normal price on February 1. We are also now taking appli-
cations for Employment for the 2016 Summer Season. Visit our Water Park website and choose the position you are interested in for more information. Press Release
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Thursday, Feb. 4 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 Funkzilla Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Boy’s and Me Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Saturday, Feb. 6 Mardi Gras Dinner Dance Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall (22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 Superbowl Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) Joe Martone Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point)- 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 8 Pizza and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Burger and Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m. Team Feud Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 Dylan Galvin Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The St. Mary’s County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Love Day at Loffler
There are still tickets available for the Love Day Party at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. This popular event takes place on Friday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are required and are available at Loffler for an $8 suggested donation. (Snow date- Feb. 19.) There will be music by Scarlet Plus, DJ and Karaoke, plenty of dancing and other party favorites like door prizes, game prizes, 50/50 raffle and a specially prepared (meatless) meal: tuna corks, garden salad, winter vegetable blend, whole grain bread with margarine, Love Day punch, and mandarin orange sections over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more information or just stop in and get your tickets while we still have them.
Coffee, Conversation and Coloring
Adult coloring has become a thing – and with good reason. The practice is beneficial for people with specific conditions, like PTSD, and it’s a good stress reliever for the general population. It’s also just plain fun. So join us for some coffee (or hot tea), conversation, and
coloring at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. We’ll supply coloring pages, colored pencils and markers. Advance sign up is not required. Just bring yourself and be prepared to have some fun! To learn more, call 301475-4200, ext. *1050.
Movie Mondays
During the month of February, the Northern Senior Activity Center will feature movies celebrating the lives of African Americans and their journeys for equality. This week’s feature will be 42 and will be shown on Monday, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. This film follows the career of Jackie Robinson as he courageously overcomes the struggles of open racism and demonstrates to the world that he is a baseball all-star. Advanced signup is required due to limited seating. To sign up or for more information, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Diabetes Discussion at Northern
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Health Connections will present “Diabetes Prevention and Complications” at the Northern Senior Ac-
tivity Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m. To sign up, please call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
cuss goals and shows for 2016. To learn more, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3103.
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
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When a loved one dies, mourning is an essential step in the healing process. A bereavement coordinator from Hospice of St. Mary’s will offer a free, 50 minute presentation on this emotional topic at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Learn about common experiences that accompany the death of a loved one and find out about grief counseling that is available in our local area. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or sign up at the reception desk.
Northern Stars Theatre Meeting
Do you have a talent you wish to showcase? The Northern Stars Theatre Group is looking for new recruits. Whether you are interested in acting, making props, set design, costumes, or musical accompaniment, we have a place for you! The first meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. in the Social Room at the Northern Senior Activity Center. During this meeting we will dis-
Enjoy an exciting four day tour of the Big Apple this summer! Luxury motor coach departs Garvey Senior Activity Center at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14. All-inclusive price of $1,565 per person for double occupancy includes three nights at the Holiday Inn North Bergen (or similar hotel) in New Jersey, three dinners, three hotel breakfasts, tours of the Statue of Liberty Tour and Ellis Island, a Broadway show (as yet unnamed), guided East Village Walking Food Tour, guided bus tour of the city, snacks on bus both ways, 2 bottles of water each day per person. Additionally, all taxes, tips, and gratuities are included. This trip includes activities requiring a strong degree of mobility as several of the tours are walking activities. For reservations or more information call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655 or e-mail sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com. Tour is limited to 18.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 • Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
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Mosby’s Rangers, Pt. II By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Demetrius Gerard “Mett” Coad (surname also spelled Coode) was the son of John Coad and Mary Delia Thomas Neale. He was born near Bushwood on Feb. 7, 1844. He fled across the Potomac and enlisted in the Confederate Army on July 11, 1862. On January 24, 1867 he married Cornelia Elizabeth “Betty” Allstan, daughter of Llewellen Jackson Allstan and Martha Matilda Dunbar of Milestown. The family moved to Washington, D.C. by 1895 where Betty died. After 1900 Demetrius moved to Nashville, Tenn. to live with his son and died there on March 12, 1904. Both he and Betty are buried at Sacred Heart RCC in Bushwood.
“I have just received the sad intelligence of the death of as brave a Confederate soldier as ever battled for the principle he conceived to be right and just. He was a man who inspired you to a sense of duty, and made you feel that to know him was indeed a privilege and an honor…I well recall when he came to us during the fights around Richmond, a mere boy, only in his seventeenth year, but a man in experience… In August [1863] he and other Marylanders were transferred to the Maryland Line. Mr. Coode, as we called him, did not report to the Maryland Line, but went with Mosby’s command, remaining there until the curtain fell on the Army of Northern Virginia… I shall always remember the gallant soldier until death shall summon me to that great
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camping ground, where our illustrious dead are silently bivouacking, awaiting the final assembly where we shall see each other face to face. H. H. Matthews, Breathed’s Battery, Confederate Soldiers’ Home.” (Baltimore American, March 21, 1904). Christopher Ireland Dorsey Costigan, born Sep. 5, 1840, was the only son of Sylvester John Costigan and Susanna Reeder Dorsey. He left his studies at Georgetown College and joined the Confederate Army in May 1861. On Nov. 1, 1862 he was shot in the knee at Uniontown, Loudoun Co., Va. and died from the effects of amputation on Nov. 10, 1862. The night before he was shot, he told Sergeant Stirling Murray, a fellow soldier, that he was not afraid of death but only regretted the grief it would cause his mother. Stirling
wrote: “I took Cosh in my arms and carried him as far as I was able, out of the line of shot, he being in great pain from his shattered leg which hung helplessly down…We were given a blanket and helped to bear him to a house nearby where the surgeons were…I was forced to leave, never to see him more..” Mary E. Plaster, a nurse, wrote that Costigan told her he was resigned to die and sent his love to all at home, and to tell them that he died like a man. Unfortunately, Sylvester Costigan arrived after his son’s death but brought his body home to Summerseat [Oakville] where he is buried. To be continued.
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Thursday, February 4, 2016
Wanderings
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The New Beginning By Shelby Opperman Contributing Writer I feel like I have somehow missed a month already for 2016. It’s not that January 2016 didn’t happen, in fact it was very busy with good and bad events. It just seems that February might be the real beginning of this year for me. Is this when we ask for a “do over?” I think that I will. My life, in a few ways, will be very different now, and only I can create the year that I want it to be. That is all any of us can do. No one can change us, we have to be open to receiving new and exciting invitations to this one time, one shot at, gift of life. The preciousness and unpredictability of life will hit close to home this next week as my husband and I say goodbye to a treasured friend and church member, Clare Whitbeck, who many of you have probably known through county events or as a friend. Clare was someone who didn’t just sit by and see what would happen for her, Clare made things happen in both local politics, as an advocate for the aging, and as an active advocate on how to protect and save our local resources. Her clear-eyed wisdom and words from the heart will be missed. Another kind woman who will be missed will be my son Ryan’s fiancé, Kathy’s, mother, Shirley Murphy. What a sweet soul. She worked hard her whole life without complaint at one of the hardest jobs, I think, most of it as a beloved waitress at Denny’s in Alexandria. She raised six children with love and a kind disposition. I only had the pleasure of knowing Shirley for the last nearly four years, but always felt calmed in her presence. Her children, grandchildren, and friends are heart-broken. A true angel in every sense of the word. We will keep all of our wonderful memories of Tidbit and later in the year, possibly Easter, we will do our own little family gathering and scattering of ashes ceremony under the stone dog. Thank you again for all of your letters, emails, and kind words. And eventually, we will give our love and attention
to a new rescue dog who will become just as important to us as Tidbit was. I believe I am healing well from the surgery, even though there are times I wonder about certain pangs or pains. The staples and stitches come out next Tuesday. Again thank you for all the well wishes. I know there are lots of people at any given moment going through all types of pain and surgeries. So, what will 2016 bring for me that will be different and exciting? I am hoping to bring the creation of art back into my life. I did complete a painting for The North End Gallery Invitational “Sweetheart of a Show” which opens this First Friday in Leonardtown. I almost got the second painting complete, but will still finish it soon. I really wasn’t sure I could paint anymore and am very thankful to North End for inviting me to participate again this year. It gave me the confidence to start painting for the love of it once more. I also want to add more funky creations to Keepin’ It Local in Morganza, and to my booth at The Tobacco Basket Barn in Hughesville. I have been letting everything slip by terribly in those areas because of the problems with my leg, arthritis, and gastrointestinal issues. But, hopefully, now that the leg, and soon to be better gastrointestinal issues are clearing up, I can again stand, walk more, and complete lots of overdue projects. I have even been asked to give a presentation at The Mattawoman Creek Art Center in Smallwood State Park in Marbury, MD (Charles County) on “The Art of Framing” on April 23rd. So, yes, 2016 is looking bright. A time for completion and new beginnings. I wish all that for you too; projects will be completed, friendships renewed and/or cared for and maintained, and health will be excellent. Do over time! To each new year’s grand adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@ yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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My name is Ziva. I was born in April of 2013. Feral Cat Rescue took me and my two babies into their foster system. We all found homes but recently my adopter had to move and could not take me with her. I am a super friendly, big beautiful cat and I love to be petted! I really like attention. I also have a strange meow; sometimes my voice sounds funny if I’m nervous or excited. I have been around dogs and I lived with another cat. I am fully vetted and cannot wait to find a home of my own. I will try to be at the California Petco adoption events on Saturdays and Sundays. Would you come see how wonderful and beautiful I am? If you like me, then you could foster to adopt me. You can fill out an application at either at the Petco event or at www.feralcatrescuemd. org and then email the application to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. I would love you forever. Yours, Ziva
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