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There are some young people who think its normal to pass out when they drink. But these are huge health problems, especially in this community where our culture is saturated with alcohol.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The deadline to file for local and state offices in the 2014 election cycle has closed and the past week saw a flurry of candidates throwing out their names for voters to choose from but most races will only come to a contest in the general election. Some elected officials such Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron and County Commissioner Todd Morgan will win a third and second term respectively in the ab sence of any challengers. The races with the most contentious primaries are in District 29A to fill the seat to be vacated by Del. John Wood and also the District 29 seat held by Sen. Roy P. Dyson. In the senate race Dyson faces his challenger from the 2010 election in Re publican Steve Waugh who nearly de feated him. But Waugh will have a tough primary battle as he faces two St. Marys
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County public works officials say they are moving to solicit bids for the first round of renovations to the adult detention center in Leonardtown and it will take about nine months to find the right contractor to do the work but when the time comes to start inmates will have to be moved to make room. And that means transporting them in groups according to their threat level to other jails around the state who have space. The proposed capital improvement plan the Board of County Commissioners is now considering for the fiscal 2015 budget cycle shows that the first work to be completed
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The faculty senate at St. Marys College of Maryland has voted by the narrowest of margins to reject a proposal that would have capped the pay of the colleges president to no more than 10 times that of the lowest paid employee at the liberal arts institution. The 9-to-8 vote came after the proposal was made over the weekend by a group of faculty and some students who say they wanted to gain leverage to ensure that full-time support staff at the college such as maintenance personnel and cafeteria workers received a living wage. Sandy Ganzell, a professor of mathematics at the college, was one of the groups that made the proposal. He said the idea was that if an incoming president wanted to make more money the college would have to raise the pay of support staff as well. It had become increasingly hard for support staff to make ends meet on a limited salary while the salaries of college leadership had increased dramatically in recent years, he said. The proposal also capped the pay for some professors and administrative staff. They dont make a living wage, Ganzell said of support personnel. Were not really fighting for salary increases for faculty. No one working full time should have to rely on food stamps. Ganzell said the lowest paid college
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The public is encouraged to attend this workshop. It is critical to obtain input from the community in order to develop a plan that is responsive to local needs. Please join us to hear about the JLUS and provide your input on local land use issues relevant to the JLUS. For more information, visit the projects website at: or contact: Phone: E-mail:
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charged with Theft $1000 to $10,000 and Theft Scheme $1000 to $10,000. On Feb. 19 Deputy Beyer responded to the St. Marys County Detention Center for an assault on an inmate. The investigation revealed suspects Aaron Jamaal Hudson, 19, of Lexington Park, and Demontra nmn Molesworth, 21, of Lexington Park, entered the victims cell and struck him with their fists. Both were charged with 2nd Degree Assault. On Feb. 19 Deputy Anthony Cole responded to the Walmart in California for a theft. Loss Prevention personnel observed suspect Anne Marie Simms, 53, of Saint Inigoes, place several items of merchandise in a shopping cart then leave without paying. The total of the stolen items was over $240. Simms was placed under arrested and transported to the St. Marys County Detention Center. She was charged with Theft Under $1000.
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Beginning Feb. 27, all Sheriffs Office information traditionally sent out by emailed press release will be posted to the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office News and Information website. The site is located at firstsheriff.blogspot.com. The intent behind the creation of the site is to provide the most accurate and timely information directly to the public and media. Incident briefs, arrests, and media releases will be posted on the site. Additional investigative information such as images, videos, audio and other media will also be posted to the site when appropriate or when the Sheriffs Office is seeking the publics help with an investigation for example. The site contains links to all Sheriffs Office social media sites and the Sheriffs Office webpage on the St. Marys County Governments website. Windows containing the latest NIXLE alerts and Sheriffs Office Tweets are located along the right side of the page. Located on the right side of the page is a window where anyone can enter an email address to receive a daily summary of information from the site between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. All posted information will be archived on the site and is searchable. Also on the right side of the page is the link From Sheriff Tim Cameron. Information posted on this page will be written and posted directly from Sheriff Cameron. Although the site will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it will be monitored intermittently at night and on weekends and more closely during the work week.
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Last month, the Leonardtown Business Association sponsored Ring In and Resolve, an online campaign where people voted via Facebook for their favorite Leonardtown business. For the next four weeks, each of the winners will be featured in The County Times. Located at 22715 Washington Street in historic Leonardtown Square, Crazy for Ewe has been a neighborhood staple for ten years. Owner Ellen Lewis shop specializes in quality, specialty yarns. A second Crazy for Ewe store in La Plata has been open since 2007. Ellen and her staff of skilled knitters not only sell the yarn, but host classes and provide continued support for their customers projects after the sale. Ellen, who has knit her entire adult life, says shes always dreamed of owning a yarn store to make the best available yarns accessible for all. What we stock arent just good yarns for Maryland or the region. These are yarns you would see in any quality store around the country, she explains. She adds that her customers are modern women who are engaged with the world who arent just knitting toilet paper covers. Beyond being an outlet for artistic expression, Ellen points out another benefit of knitting. So much of what we do during our day is intangible, she explains. Emails, phone calls so often, there is little to show at the end of your day. With knitting, you can look at your product and say I made this. Ellen says one of Crazy for Ewes big-
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gest selling points is its ability to unite diverse people through their shared love of the craft. Ellen likens the Friday morning coffees open knit to a party or social gathering. Its a place to meet new people and enjoy themselves, she says. Knitting doesnt have to be an expensive hobby. Ellen notes that Crazy for Ewe offers the best quality for every price point, adding that novice knitters can easily find a project for under $20. These days, women knit with their disposable income, whatever that may be, she says. Also offered are crochet and technique classes, as well as sweater classes. For those just starting out, Crazy for Ewe offers a monthly beginners knitting class. Classes are $65 for three sessions with materials costing around $25. Even with a LaPlata location, Ellen praises the local business community. Its a tremendous place to do business, she says of Leonardtown. The Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) sponsors a collaborative relationship and the square offers small, locally owned, independent businesses with products you wont see anywhere else. Thats what gives Leonardtown its character. This is where a yarn store belongs. To find out more about Crazy for Ewe, call 301-4752744. For hours of operation or to sign up for their free weekly newsletter, visit www.crazyforewe.com. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer What started as a plan to raise a little money to offset the price of a wedding has turned into a full-fledged side business for Tim Kwiatkowski and Kristen Fersch, the founders of Jar Haven. Kwiatkowski and Fersch take old mason jars, some dating back to the 1890s, and recreate them as soap dispensers, lotion pumps and candleholders. Fersch said she was inspired by similar projects on Pinterest, which she found when she was looking for wedding decoration ideas they could make themselves. They began buying mason jars of all shapes, sizes and colors, finding them online, at garage sales and thrift stores. Kwiatkowski was surprised by the variety they found, he said. As they collected mason jars, Kwiatkowski began researching them; finding that the oldest of them dated back to the 1890s and they are all American-made. Kwiatkowski got hooked on the crafts and took Ferschs interest one step further, seeing something they could create and sell to help offset the costs of their upcoming wedding. Making lotion pumps is a four to five day process, Kwiatkowski said. They have to ensure the metal lid is protected
from soap, which is corrosive. For the candleholders, Kwiatkowski contacted a friend interested in iron working. He creates the holders, which attach to the lip of the jar and hang on the inside. Once Kwiatkowski and Fersch get the iron candleholders, they file off any rough edges and coat them with rust-resistant paint. They began selling their projects at craft fairs throughout the tri-county area in Fall 2013. We never expected to have as much of a demand and attention as weve had, Kwiatkowski said. So far, Jar Haven products have been sold in 25 states and two countries.
The couple considers Jar Haven a hobby. Both work for government contractors and have no plans to make Jar Haven a full time occupation. Kwiatkowski and Fersch are to be married in June. In the months leading up to the wedding, Kwiatkowski said they plan to scale back their operation, but they plan to attend more craft fairs later this year with their tried and true products and a few that will be unveiled in the fall. For more information, visit the Jar Haven page on Ebay, call 301-904-5434 or email jarhaven@gmail.com sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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The author of the letter (Women Have Brains and Know How to Use Them, County Times 20 February 2014) wrote some things abut my Abortion and Slavery letter that I disagree with. The author said that I thought only black women had abortions. I should have said that blacks had 18 million (32%) of the 56 millions abortions since January 1973, but I assumed most informed people already knew that. The author wrote that women considering legal abortions must undergo one-on-one counseling. I dont believe there is any law requiring that. Does he mean counseling by the employee(s) at abortion facilities? The reports I read say most of those counselors promote abortion as the only option, which it certainly isnt. The author wrote that I thought women were only here to bear children, which isnt true. God originally made Eve to be a helper for Adam (Genesis 2:20) but after the fall He gave women the incredible opportunity and awesome responsibility to continue the human race by having children. Some women may not be able to have children and some may choose not to get pregnant. But regardless of how she became pregnant, God will hold each woman accountable for how she cared for the child in her womb. Having children isnt the only reason for women, but it certainly is an important one. I also know that women have brains, just as I know that blacks have them. I just question whether they are using them when they choose to become murderers or accomplices by having their unborn children aborted, or enablers when most of their votes go to the Democrats. They are the pro-abortion party whose policies have resulted in at least one-third of the black population being missing. I also know that many women and men (black or otherwise) claim to be Christians. I question that they really are when they choose to ignore that the Bible defines a pregnant woman as with child (Genesis 16:11) not a blob of tissue like tonsils that can be cut out and destroyed. The Bible also defines the killing of an unborn child as murder by declaring the penalty of life for life (Exodus 21:22-24) for that act. The author accuses me of being a racist. I do try to reach blacks because many are descendants of slaves, and rightfully hate slavery. I hoped when they saw that abortion was similar to slavery they would turn away from it. I also hoped when they realized how many of their people were missing because of abortion, that fact too would cause them to reject abortion. However, we live in a strange, perverted world, and some blacks are difficult to understand. They support the pro-abortion Democrats and oppose the pro-life Republicans. And some people label a person racist for trying to prevent the murder of black unborn children and trying to prevent black pregnant women from becoming murderers. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, Md.
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Under the State of Maryland Annotated Code Section 16-201 for repairs, storage and other lawful charges, Coltons Point Marina will sell at public auction on March 21, 2014, at 10:00am at 38000 Kopels Road, Coltons Point, MD 20626, the following vessels in satisfaction of a mechanics lien for charges that have remained unpaid for more than 30 days. Terms: cash or certified funds. Lienor reserves the right to bid. You have the right to satisfy the mechanics lien debt in full before the auction date by contacting Coltons Point Marina at (301)769-3121. VA2747PP, BLB558VC0277, 1977, Bayliner, 27ft 0in MD1277AK, BWB12924M78H, 1978, Broadwater, 24ft 0in MD7421L, MDZ48829J268, 1968, Custom, 26ft 0in MD4972BP, CRR402174, 1967, Chriscraft, 40ft 0in
Only now--with the vision, professional development, and content plans in place--is a school system prepared to make decisions about how to deliver content. The answers to questions such as How should we improve our infrastructure? and What type of devices should be bought for students? should be dictated by the educational goals of the learning initiative. Finally, school leaders must institute a process for measuring success and addressing deficiencies, as areas for improvement will inevitably arise. School leaders need to create a continuous feedback loop that allows them to assess progress and make adjustments if necessary. Transforming teaching and learning with educational technologies and digital content through the steps we recommend is by no means easy. However, across the country, leaders in a diverse cross-section of school systems have embraced these steps as a roadmap for creating the lasting cultural change needed to create authentic digital learning environments. We encourage our colleagues in the education community to adopt these steps as their own as they create strategic plans for their districts learning initiatives. To achieve change that advances student achievement, districts must role up their sleeves and engage stakeholders with their vision, empower educators with effective professional development, thoughtfully introduce new technologies, and evaluate results in order to continuously improve. The time to act is now. The signers of this op-ed are superintendents who participated in Future@Now: Roadmap to the Digital Transition, held on February 26, 2014, at the international headquarters of Discovery Education in Silver Spring, Md. They include: Dr. Dallas Dance, Baltimore County Public Schools, Dr. Linda Clark, Meridian Joint School District No.2, Dr. Valerie Truesdale, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Dr. Michael Martirano, St. Marys County School District, Dr. Alan Lee, Baldwin County Public Schools, Dr. Kamela Patton, Collier County Public Schools, Dr. Eric Williams, York County School Division, Albert Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer
County Commissioner Cindy Jones (R) says she and the other commissioners must take into account county tax revenue and national education mandates when reviewing the Superintendents recommended FY 2015 budget, a budget that includes 31 new positions and $4 million dollars to replace textbooks with tech books. Earlier this month, Superintendent Michael Martirano made a case for his $200 million dollar education budget at the Board of Educations public forum. Jones, the only county commissioner present at the forum, told The County Times that county revenue plays a significant role in the decision-making process. County revenues are flat, so prioritization is key, says Jones. One priority is Race to the Top. Race to the Top, a federal program aimed at boosting student achievement and aiding struggling schools, pro-
Smaller Class Size, Tech Training Priorities for Board of Ed Candidate Gaskin
By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Former St. Marys County branch NAACP president and St. Marys County Board of Education hopeful John Alonzo Gaskin believes smaller class sizes, as well as teacher and staff training on new technologies being introduced into public education spell success for the students. Gaskin, who raised his two children in the county, says keeping class sizes manageable is one of his priorities. Class sizes ought to be as small as possible, explains Gaskin. When my kids were attended school here, the teachers and the PTA worked diligently to keep class sizes down. He adds that a more individualized approach to the students can only help. Regarding technologys role in education, Gaskin acknowledges while our world may seem driven by the latest and greatest technology, we have to find the most efficient and effective way to assist those who adapt slower to the change. He explains, We cant just throw a piece of technology at the person responsible for educating our children as well as lesson planning, etc. and expect them to be ready to use it right away. We should do everything we can to ensure that they and the rest of the staff arent left behind in the process of automating. Its a balance issue. Gaskin is running against Rita Weaver for the District 1 seat on the board. Weaver filed on Feb. 25. District 1 encompasses the southernmost areas of St. Marys County, including Ridge, Park Hall, Valley Lee, St. Marys City and Point Lookout. The Maryland State Board of Elections website states that write-in candidates may file no later than 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the general election. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
2014 Outstanding Educator in Gifted and Talented Education Teacher as Leader Award
Linda Ronniger, an instructional resource teacher at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School, is a recipient of the Outstanding Educator in Gifted and Talented Education - Teacher as Leader Award. The Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education presents this award to teachers who work directly with identified gifted and talented students, are pursuing ongoing professional development in the field of gifted education, and who demonstrate peer leadership in gifted education. Ms. Ronniger will be recognized at an awards celebration held on Feb. 27 in Glen Burnie, Md.
Photo By Kay Poiro Mike Patterson addresses the audience at Kings Christian Academys gymnasium dedication. The school named their gymnasium after Mike and his wife Sarah to celebrate the couples over 40 years of committment to Christian education in Southern Maryland.
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Christina McCauley knows dogs. For 25 years, she was a canine officer with the Maryland State Police in charge of drug detection. She is an expert in State and federal courts in man-trailing and a national instructor for the National Police Bloodhound Association. Throughout her career in law enforcement, she certified canine police teams in St. Marys, Charles and Montgomery counties. After retiring from the Maryland State police in 2010, she opened BFF Pet Services and now trains pets seven days a week. Classes range from puppy kindergarten to advanced off-leash obedience. McCauley says obedience classes are popular and owners are surprised at the results. Were not just teaching dogs to be obedient, she says. We teach humans to solve problems for a lifetime. She goes on to say that every class lesson plan has an instructionPhotos courtesy of My BFF Pet Services al, as well as fun, component, adding that she considers her training to be at least 50 percent human learning. We are giving owners an obedience toolbox. McCauley explains that what humans perceive as problem behaviors- howling, digging, biting- are often results of unfulfilled drives. Drives are akin to instincts that the dog is compelled to manifest. Working with the drive instead of against it, dogs who herd may benefit from an activity like Treibball. Treibball is a form of urban herding where the pet learns to push exercise balls into a net
under voice commands from its owner. A activity a week that helps the pet fulfill these drives can make a world of difference, she says. Adventure sports are the missing piece of the puzzle. Although BFF Pet Services primarily trains dogs, McCauley and her trainers have taught others. A potbelly pig named Ernest Hemmingway participated in novice indoor agility training and did very well. BFF Pet Services invites people to try their offerings and figure out the best fit for their pet. For adventure sports, people can participate in up to two visits before paying the full $25 per lesson. She adds that people are always welcome to come out and watch without your pet for free. Private lessons are also available. In the near future, BFF Pet Services plans to participate in the St. Marys Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) Mothers Day weekend event and Charles Countys Bark in the Park in October. For the calendar of classes and more, visit www.mybffpetservices.com. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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Home improvements are typically made to improve the functionality and look of a home, but renovations also can increase the value of a home. Certain changes to a home can make it more attractive to prospective buyers, while other renovations may make a home less appealing. For example, a complete overhaul of an outdated kitchen is often a smart financial move, while installing a pool or hot tub may not be worth the cost to homeowners. Separating the good from the bad renovations makes smart financial sense, and homeowners looking to improve their homes' resale values may want to avoid the following projects. Bedroom and garage conversions: Changing a rooms traditional function often turns off buyers. For example, turning a garage into a home gym might seem like a great idea for you, but it may not be so appealing to prospective buyers. Buyers can certainly reconvert the space, but they would consider the costs of such a conversion when making their offers on the home. Stylized colors on trims and rooms: Painting over unappealing colors is a project many homeowners can handle. However, some may be discouraged by a home that has too many bright colors or textures on the walls and trims. Buyers often want homes that are movein ready, meaning they can get settled in before undertaking large projects. A living room painted in purple or zebra print may not fit the design scheme of many buyers. Dark colors do not easily disappear, and taping off and painting trimwork or changing it entirely can be equally time-consuming. Stick with neutral colors when selling a home,
even if this means giving rooms a new coat of paint before putting your house on the market. Outdoor hot tubs and indoor spa tubs: Many people find soaking in a bubbling brew of hot water quite inviting. But buyers often do not want to inherit a used hot tub. Although hot tubs are cleaned and maintained with sanitizing chemicals, some people may view them as unsanitary. Removing a hot tub can be labor-intensive. And much like a pool, a hot tub may not be appealing to buyers with young children. Removing closets: Closet space is often high on buyers priority lists. Turning closet space into an office or removing a closet to make a room bigger may be fine for those who are staying put. But these modifications can be a turn-off to prospective buyers. Too many features: In an effort to keep up with the Joneses, some homeowners will over-improve their home to the point that it outshines all others on the street. There is a case for having nice things, but homeowners may struggle to sell a home that is disproportionate to other homes in the area. Practice moderation when making improvements to attract more buyers. These suggestions are merely guidelines and should not replace the advice of a reputable real estate agent when marketing a home. Housing features and what buyers are interested in vary across the country. Some items may be desireable in specific areas but undesireable elsewhere. Making informed choices before renovating can help homeowners recoup the largest share of their investments.
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Obituaries
Gary Michael Long, 59
Gary Michael Long, 59, of Piney Point, Md. passed away at his residence on Feb. 20. Born Aug. 03, 1954 in St. Marys County, he was the son of the late Joseph Long of Marietta, Ga. and the late Rita Mae Lake of Norfolk, Va. Gary was married to Ruena Long for 13 glorious years. The two of them traveled extensively in the early years of their marriage and enjoyed operating their Asian Market located in Great Mills, Md. until they were forced to close due to the economy. Anyone that spent time with the two of them could see just how devoted Gary was to his beautiful and loving wife Ruena. Gary retired from his position in the Program Design and Analysis Department of the Calvert Cliffs BGE Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby, Md. with over 20 years of service and was a dedicated employee. Prior to his employment with BGE, Gary was employed for ten years by the Liquified Natural Gas Plant located in Cove Point, Md. Gary obtained his Bachelors of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland. Among Garys many hobbies was cooking, which he did with flare, photography, video gaming and playing his bass guitar. Gary was an avid musician. He was previously a member of the band Vendetta which played out at various nightclubs from St. Marys to Calvert County. He also traveled across the country during the 70s playing music. He
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acquired many friendships along the way through his involvement with the band Vendetta. He also enjoyed spending quality time at home with his lovely wife, watching a multitude of movies, relaxing at their waterfront home, searching for sea glass, and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. Gary had a way of taking any undesirable situation and turning it around, making those around him laugh and smile. He was quite the jokester and always full of wit and intelligence and always providing wise advice to his loving daughters through the years. He loved taking road trips to visit friends and family and was ultimately a very loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. Gary Michael Long is survived by his wife, Ruena Long of Piney Point, Md.; his daughters, Marsha Strickland of St. Stephen, SC and Holly Engler-Shirey of New Market, Md.; three grandsons, Chase Wright of St. Stephen, S.C., Layne Strickland of St. Stephen, SC and Carson Barber of New Market, Md.; two granddaughters, Lauren and Bridget Barber of Hagerstown, Md.; his brothers, Jeffrey Long of Canton, Ga. and Joseph Unick of Las Vegas, Nev.; and his sister, Christy Stephenson of Canton, Ga.. Gary was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Long and Jerry Long. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Prayers will be recited at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Lawrence Young on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Our Ladys Catholic Church, 41348 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Following services, at approximately 12:15 p.m., family will receive guests and friends at 21500 Abells Wharf Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. For those desiring, contributions to assist Garys wife during this trying time and contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Ruena Long, P.O. Box 363, Valley Lee, Md. 20692. Thank you. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. field Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Keith Woods on Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Helen, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, Md. 20636 and Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, Md. 20659. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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all of Compton, Md., Mary Catherine Sipe (Art) of Dallastown, Pa., Catherine Noema Hutzell of Petersburg, Va., and Genevieve Hunt (Joe) of Mechanicsville, Md.. He was preceded in death by his brother James Aubrey Mattingly. Teeny Boy graduated from the St. Marys Academy on 1951; he was a lifelong resident of St. Marys County, MD and served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a Police Officer for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for 36 years retiring on Feb. 1, 1994. The family received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, Md. with Father Thomas Crowley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers; Devin Mattingly, Boone Mattingly, Jim Porter, Bubby Spalding, Donald Mattingly, Joseph Martin, and Roger Bussler. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
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(Richard) of Dameron, Md.; her brother, James Morgan (Karen) of Muscatine, Iowa; her grandchildren, DeWayne Axtell (Valerie), Richard J. Axtell, and Jack Axtell, all of Dameron, Md.; and her great-grandchildren, Marcus Axtell, Kyle Axtell, Dominic Axtell and Alyssa Axtell. In addition to her parents, her sister, Mary Storms, also preceded her in death. All services will be at a later date with family. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
ard Lacey, Timmy Abell, Tommy Abell, Tommy Lundregan, Dickie Pilkerton, and Daryl Pilkerton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 160, Hollywood, Md. 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md..
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Its that time of year again to head back to Maryland International Raceway for a great season of racing! This Saturday, March 1st MIR will host a full day Test & Tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10 a.m., eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test & tune is over at 6 p.m. Admission is just $15. On Sunday, March 2 MIR will host another full day Test & Tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10am, eliminations begin at 3:00pm, and the test & tune is over at 6pm. Admission is just $15. For more information on these events call 301-884RACE or visit mirdrag.com
Affordable Live Music Returns to Regency Furniture Stadium During The Summer Of 2014
Billboard Chart Toppers to Take The Stage At Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday, May 24 For Guitars & Stripes Country Fest
Live music will return to Regency Furniture Stadium once more during the 2014 season. The Blue Crabs will kick off the summer season with the Guitars & Stripes Country Fest on Saturday, May 24th when they welcome four chart topping artists that have recently burst onto the country music scene: Frankie Ballard, Eric Paslay, Josh Thompson, and special guest, The Sam Grow Band. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 3 and can be purchased by calling the Blue Crabs Box Office at 301-6389788, by visiting www.SoMdBlueCrabs.com, or by stopping by the stadium in person. Tickets are just $30 and include a general admission ticket to the entire evening spanning from when gates open at 3:00pm until the conclusion of the show around 10:30pm. Its been a few years since weve had a live concert here at Regency Furniture Stadium and we are expecting a large demand for tickets, said Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Assistant General Manager of Marketing & Special Events Courtney Knichel. It is important to us to set a higher standard for non-game day entertainment at the ballpark, and our Guitars & Stripes Country Fest is a great example of what is to come in the future here in Crustacean Nation. After winning Kenny Chesneys Next Big Star competition in 2008, Frankie Ballard signed to Reprise Records Nashville in 2010 and released his debut single Tell Me You Get Lonely. Ballard released his second single, A Buncha Girls, in early 2011. Both songs made the Hot Country Songs Top 40. Both of his singles were included on his self-titled debut album, which was released in May 2011. The album reached #33 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and #6 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. In 2013, Ballard released his third single, Helluva Life via Warner Bros. Records. The song became his first Top 20 hit in December 2013. In 2011, Eric Paslay signed to EMI Records Nashville. He released three singles for the label, his third being Friday Night which just hit #1 on the Mediabase 24/7 country chart in January 2014 and will appear on his self-titled debut album slated for release this month. Paslay also co-wrote Jake Owens Barefoot Blue Jean Night, Eli Young Bands Even If It Breaks Your Heart, and Love and Thefts Angel Eyes, all of them #1 hits on the country charts. Country artist Josh Thompson kicked off his career in 2009, when the songwriter released his first single, Beer on the Table, and co-authored a song for John Michael Carrolls Top Ten album Growing Up Is Getting Old. He moved to Nashville in 2005, assembled a band, and received a boost when Columbia Records signed him to the labels country division. Beer on the Table became a Top 40 country single in 2009, making Thompsons first taste of chart success. Since then hes released several other chart toppers including his latest, Cold Beer With Your Name On It, which recently made its way to #27 on the country music airplay charts. Southern Maryland is familiar with special guest The Sam Grow Band who burst onto the music scene in 2008. The bands most recent CD, Reveal, hit No. 11 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts, with the first four singles charting in the top 15. They spent most of the fall season on the road touring which included performances in 10 states, including Ohio, Illinois, New York, Tennessee and Alabama. When the band is not touring, they are performing for the Southern Maryland Community at one of their additional 250+ performances. We are beyond excited to welcome Ballard, Paslay, Thompson, and Sam Grow to Regency Furniture Stadium. The billboard music charts are currently loaded with hits from these artists, said Knichel. Its going to be a great day to spend with friends at the ballpark enjoying summer and singing at the top of your lungs! A pre-sale for Blue Crabs season ticket holders will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Exclusive VIP packages will be announced at a later date.
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Abby is a 4-year-old sweet orange tabby. She was adopted out as a kitten with her brother Sebastian and the pair were just recently returned to Feral Cat Rescue. The adopters had rescued a pit bull who wanted to kill Abby and Seabastian. When Abby first came to me, she curled up in a tight ball whenever I picked her up. She has been with me for 5 weeks now and she sometimes comes to me when I call her. She likes to curl up and sleep near me. Whenever I walk over to her to pet her, she enjoys it and will start to purr. She always comes to me when I rattle the bag of treats to give her a couple of them. Abby would probably do best in a quiet home without other cats, dogs or children. It took her a long time to warm up to me but once she did, it is easy to see she is a gentle and loving girl. I hope someone will consider giving her a quiet loving home. She deserves this. If you would like to adopt her, you can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@Hotmail.com You could also meet her at Petco in California on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. but she hates going there and is very tense. I am hoping she gets adopted soon so she doesn't have to keep going through the adoption ordeal every weekend. She is fully vetted. Her adoption fee is $75. You would need to be patient with her and wait a few weeks for her to trust you. Once she opens up to you, she will be loving. If you wanted to foster to adopt her for a month or so and see that she will be a sweet cat once she trusts you, please consider this. Thanks, Diane (Abby's foster mom) PS Feral Cat Rescue has free spay/neuter grants for cats living in zip code 20659. We also lend traps to catch the ferals so they can be vetted and returned to their outdoor home. Please call 301-475-5059 for information.
LIBRARY ITEMS
Last call for Teen art contest entries
Entries for the Teen Coverflip Art Contest are due Saturday at any branch. All entries will be displayed at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery during March. A grand prize winner and viewers choice winners will be announced at the Closing Reception on March 31.
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Games, stories and crafts based on the characters and books of Mo Willems will be featured at the More Mo programs on Mar. 1 at the Lexington Park branch at 10 a.m. and at the Charlotte Hall branch at 11 a.m. Leonardtown branch will offer the same program on Mar. 22 at 10:30 am.
Childcare providers are visited by WoW! Van Service each month and the staff member provides a story time for the children in their care. The families of these children are invited to attend an evening story time, make a craft, and meet the Library Lady on Mar. 4 at Lexington Park branch, Mar. 5 at Charlotte Hall branch and Mar. 6 at Leonardtown branch. All three begin at 6:30 p.m.
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An overview of researching grant opportunities and the grant writing process will be presented by library and College of Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute staff at a free workshop on Mar. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at Lexington Park branch. The class will include a hands-on demonstration of the Foundation Center databases which are used to find grant sources. Registration is required.
The books donated for the Friends Annual Book Sale and stored at Leonardtown library will be moved to the fairgrounds on Mar. 8. Besides volunteers, trucks and vans are needed for the move. Volunteers are also needed to help the week of Mar. 9-13, during the sale, and after the sale. Those interested should contact Jill Zitnick at 301-863-9368 or email stmarysfol@gmail.com. The sale will be Mar. 14 through Mar. 16. Only members of Friends can shop on Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with membership available at the door. The sale is open to the public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the sale benefit the libraries.
Bay K-9 Search and Recovery Team will present a program at Charlotte Hall library on Mar. 8 at 10 a.m. explaining what search and recovery is. Two bloodhounds will perform search and recovery demonstrations.
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In Our Community
Dr. Gina Mccray Seeks to Raise Record Amount of Money for Childrens Charities During 2014 Smiles for Life Campaign
Help improve a childs life by having your teeth whitened. Sound easy? Thats because it is. The 16th annual Smiles For Life Campaign begins March 1, which means dental patients nationwide can brighten a childs future just by visiting their local Crown Council dentist Dr. Gina McCray. The campaign runs from March 1 until June 30, and 100% of the proceeds from teeth whitening procedures done at St. Marys Dental are donated to worthy childrens charities, both locally and around the world. As an additional incentive, each tooth whitening patient enjoys their smile brightening procedure at a discounted rate. Patients love the unique opportunity to improve the lives of children in need while also enhancing their own smile. Since its creation, the Crown Councils Smiles For Life Campaign has raised over $33 million for seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged kids. Donations from last year alone totaled $1.5 million. Smiles For Life is gearing up to break new records and hopes to reach the $35 million mark for total collections during this years drive. This year also marks an exciting new partnership with Ultradent Products, Inc., that will donate 100% of the whitening materials for this campaign. Ultradents wide range of Opalescence whitening products and their reputation as the tooth whitening company makes them an ideal fit for this campaign. Smiles For Life allows a person to help children in need by doing something that benefits them as well, explains Greg Anderson, director of the Crown Council. Dr. Gina McCray and her team donate their time and expertise, while Ultradent generously provides all Opalescence whitening products. You receive a brighter smile, and, best of all, provide children with a brighter future. This is a wonderful and easy way for members of the community to help make a real difference in a childs life. Dr. Gina McCray offers gift certificates for teeth whitening, making it easier than ever to give the gift of a new smile to friends and loved ones, while also giving hope to children in need. Half of the donations raised by St. Marys Dental is given to Believe in Tomorrow Childrens Foundation, whose purpose is to provide exceptional hospital and respite housing services to critically ill children and their families. With the balance going to the Smiles For Life Foundation for distribution among approved charities throughout the world. Stay tuned to see how much Smiles For Life is able to raise this year. Better yet, participate! Patients who would like to get involved should contact St. Marys Dental at www.stmarysdental. com or 301-884-3248. For more information on the campaign, please visit: http://smilesforlife.org/.
Joe Orlando Wins Wedding Wires Wedding Officiate Couples Choice Award
WeddingWire, the nations leading online wedding marketplace, named Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards 2014 for wedding officiate in Leonardtown! The WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards 2014 recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. The esteemed awards are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their professional achievements from the previous year. While many industry award winners are selected by the host organization, the WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients. Theres no better way to start the year than by honoring the hard work, commitment and success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network, said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. It is exciting to celebrate a sixth year recognizing businesses whose clients believe they are committed to quality, professionalism and all around top-notch service. We are honored to recognize Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry. As a Couples Choice Awards winner, Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout North America and abroad. He has previously received the Brides Choice Award from 2009-2012, as well as being WeddingWire rated for those same years. Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland is proud to be one of the top wedding officiant in Leonardtown in the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards 2014. For more information about Rev. Joe Orlando of Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/creative-weddings-of-southern-marylandjoe-orlando-reverend-leonardtown/981c1734be9a67b8. html. To learn more about the Couples Choice Awards, please visit www.weddingwire.com/ couples-choice-awards.
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Over the last 30 years, many advances have been made in technology to reduce and control point source pollution. Point sources are easier to monitor because they come from identifiable sources. Polluted runoff from non-point sources, however, can result from stormwater flowing over large areas. In these cases, it is substantially more difficult to locate the sources and control the runoff and pollutants.
Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Marys County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications. Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners Where to get help with can help guide you WATERSHED QUESTIONS St. Marys River Watershed Association: through it while offering suggestions to improve SMRWA.org St. Marys County Dept. of Land Use both the appearance and sustainability of your and Growth Management, landscape.
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Jonathan Eric Farrell 27 California, Md Christy Marie Coombs 25 California, Md
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Willie Gene Miller 69 Lexington Park, Md Jacqueline Doreen Young 57 Lexington Park, Md Melissa Ann Jenkins 37 Leonardtown, Md Cassidy Benson Adewumi 41 Lexington Park, Md Ruth Paula Meyser 26 Fayetteville, Nc Shanna Marie Smythe 31 Fayetteville, Nc Anthony Stuart Redding 35 Great Mills, Md Helen Carson 35 Great Mills, Md
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Michael Dean Slone 31 Butler, In Joseph Bernard Myers 24 Butler, In Donald Joseph Taylor, Sr., 58 Mechanicsville, Md Bonnie Sue Cecil 51 Mechanicsville, Md Nicole Leanna Kreamer 24 Great Mills, Md Jerry Wayne McGinnis 30 Great Mills, Md
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Christian A Swarey 25 Mechanicsville, Md Katie Ann Swarey 21 Mechanicsville, Md Jesse Benjamin Tom 24 California, Md Camille Fellmann 22 Kingersheim, France
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Gregory Lee Johnson 46 Charlotte Hall, Md Gloria Ann Thomas 46 Charlotte Hall, Md
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Commissioner Public Forum Tuesday, Mar. 4, at 6:30 p.m., will hold a County Commissioners public forum at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Find out what current issues they are working on and take advantage of the opportunity to present questions to the commissioners. No registration is required, walk-ins are welcome. Pickleball The game has grown in popularity in St. Marys County over the past year and offers a great way to exercise while having fun. Games are held on Wednesdays, Mar. 5 Apr. 23, from noon 2 p.m. at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center. Equipment is available for use. The cost per player is $32 payable in advance at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Advance sign up is required. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. AARP Smart Driver Course As a result of evidence-based research findings, the AARP has adjusted its Smart Driver curriculum in 2014 to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. This class will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Mar. 11, from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Wearin of the Green Bash at OGarvey For the luck of the Irish, join us for our Annual St. Patricks Day bash at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Monday, Mar. 17 at noon. Enjoy a meal of ham and cabbage, steamed carrots and potatoes, Irish soda bread, Watergate salad and /milk/coffee/tea. Irish tunes to be performed by David Norris, singer of traditional Irish pub tunes. Cost for lunch is by donation for those ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of 60. To make reservations, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Remember to wear your lucky green!
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
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bal deposition to Gills Polk, a Justice of the Peace. Rather than force you, the reader, to have to wade through the misspellings, etc., I am providing the following interpretation of his deposition. April 20th 1779, Then came Athanasius Jarboe before me one of the Justices of the Peace for Somerset County, being of lawful age, of being duly sworn deposes and says, that on Tuesday the 30th of March about midnight being awake on board his vessel in the sound against Dames Quarter, [he] was alarmed by seamen, two white men and two Negroes. One of the Negroes held a gun to his head and ordered him to deliver his arms for they were their prisoners. The deponent then attended to them, but then [they] told him to lie still or they would blow his brains out. They then asked him where the keg of brandy was and he told him it was in the hold. They then ordered the other white man, by the name of Smith, to search the hold, which he did, and took the brandy with a large bag of corn and a set of Continental colors, damning them for rebels and [saying] that for carrying such colors, they must
burn the Defiance, however then they, carrying armath(?) forward to burn her, at last gave this up.. they likewise took their muskets. M-- S-------made them promise before they gave them the vessell, never to take up arms against the King. [The deponent] confronting the Captain [found] that his name was Stephen Mister, that when he [the captain] asked this deponent his name and being told Jarboe the captain turned his back and walked away from them. Sworn before Gillis Polk. In 1775, court records place Jarboe in Dorchester, St. Marys, and Prince Georges Counties. The last record of him was in 1783 when he was assessed in Caroline County, for 71 acres of Cannons Chance and he was listed as head of a family of three females. A certain Ann Jarboe, perhaps his daughter, is shown living with the Lucas family in Kentucky in 1789. Many thanks to Randy Dunavan for sharing his research on this man.
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farms, rental properties or partnerships. The free service also will be available on March 1, March 3 and March 4. Additional information is available at www.smctaxaide.org. Macaroni Meet Up Chick-fil-A, First Colony Center (45150 First Colony Blvd., California) 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A fun, free meet up for parents and kiddos. There will be hands-on wintery themed crafts and a special storytime with Macaroni Mama of St. Marys Macaroni Kid. There will be door prizes and goodie bags for moms. Reservations are not required, so you can just drop in. For more information, email carolp@macaronikid.com or visit www.stmarys.macaronikid.com. Decompression Night at the Museum Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) 4 p.m. Land at the museum on your way home from work. Bring your office mates along and finish the day with a bang. There will be an awesome evening with music by Billy Breslin. The museum and exhibits will have special lighting provided by Pete Butt and Communications Facilities Co. Tickets for the event are $8 for association members and $10 for non-members. Your ticket will get you music, appetizers from Quality Street Catering, non-alcoholic beverages and more. There will be a lovely selection of wine and premium beer available for $4 per glass or bottle. Coors Light is also available for $2 per bottle. Tickets are available from PRNAMA board members and event committee members, at the PRNAM Flightline Gift Shop and at the door on the night of the event. You can also email PRNAMAEVENTSCOMM@gmail.com for information. Come out with your friends and co-workers, support the museum and help to create the new destination spot for kicking back after work! Brian Ganz and Beverly Babcock Concert Auerbach Auditorium of St. Marys Hall (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 8 p.m. Musician-in-residence Brian Ganz and piano faculty member Beverly Babcock will perform Chopins Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor. Ganz will also discuss the work, which Chopin completed at the young age of 20. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact musicdepartment@smcm.edu.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Vocal Performance by Narissa Bond College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus Auditorium (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 2 to 5 p.m. In celebration of Black History Month, the Leonardtown Student Association is sponsoring a performance by singer-songwriter Narissa Bond. Bond is the 2009 winner of the Hampton Roads Portfolio Awards for best album and was featured in the 2007 book Ive Got Thunder, Black Women Songwriters on their Craft edited by LaShonda Katrice Barnett. She also has won numerous songwriting awards, including first place in the Oak Valley Bluegrass Music Festival Songwriting Contest for her song Celia, a true story about a young slave girl. Bonds vocal style has been compared to Joni Mitchell and her songwriting styles range from traditional folk, jazz and blues to contemporary folk and pop. The performance is $2 for the public and free for students with CSM ID. Delicious soul food will be served! For more information contact Jennifer VanCory at 240725-5410 or jenv@csmd.edu. AARP Tax-Aide Program McKays Shopping Center (Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The AARP Tax-Aide Program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and electronic filing for low-to-middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those age 60 and older. Taxpayers do not have to be a member of AARP to use the service. Please bring the following items: social security card and picture ID (to prevent identity theft), a copy of last years tax returns, and all income and tax-related information, including names, social security cards, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Unfortunately the program is not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses,
Dine for a Cure for CRPS/RSD Cafe des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. Come for a fabulous dinner, a cocktail or just great company because 10 percent of the evenings sales will be donated to the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA). There also will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. RSDSA is committed to finding a cure for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (CRPS/RSD), a rare chronic neuroinflammatory disorder. CRPS occurs when the nervous system and the immune system malfunction as they respond to tissue damage from trauma. The nerves misfire, sending constant pain signals to the brain. CRPS generally follows a musculoskeletal injury, a nerve injury, surgery or immobilization.
and picture ID (to prevent identity theft), a copy of last years tax returns, and all income and tax-related information, including names, social security cards, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Unfortunately the program is not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties or partnerships. The free service also will be available on March 3 and March 4. Additional information is available at www.smctaxaide.org. Annual Spring Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 1 to 5 p.m. Its time for the Annual Spring Dinner sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. The menu will consist of stuffed ham, fried oysters, chicken salad, parsley potatoes, sweet potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, beets, rolls, coffee and tea, and the meal will be served buffet style. The price is $23 for adults and $7 for children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free. Carry-outs are available for $23 each. There also will be a bake table and a 50/50 raffle. LPVRS Blood Drive Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad (45945 Buck Hewitt Road, Lexington Park) 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Not all heroes wear capes Every two seconds someone needs blood, and every donation you give helps the Red Cross do more of what it does. So come out to the blood drive hosted by the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. Please contact 800-REDCROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code 05314547 to schedule your lifesaving donation. Off-Season Training Day Nicolet Park (21777 Bunker Hill Road, Lexington Park) 9 a.m. to noon The GET - ON Movement is pleased to present a day of off-season training activities (OTA) to local youth. The event will focus on speed and agility drills used by collegiate and professional athletes. If you are eager to learn and desire great athletic abilities, this is the event for you! The cost is $10 per person. The event is hosted by John Duckett and the GET - ON (Goals, Exercise, and Training = Opportunities and Nourishment) Movement. RSVP to 240-434-8249 or via email at johnd_coachup@yahoo.com.
Friday, Feb. 28
HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7 p.m. Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD) is sponsoring a concert featuring The Cousins: Mac Walter and John Cronin. Walter, a three-time WAMMIE winner, former lead guitarist for Deanna Bogart, and opening act for legendary guitarist Johnny Winter, will be joined by his cousin, Cronin, as The Cousins. The two perform often in the Baltimore/Annapolis/Washington area as The Cousins and have sold out concerts in British Columbia as well. Their music has been described as ultimately satisfying and you will understand why once you have heard the duo. More info about the performers can be viewed at www. macwalter.com. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Refreshments are available, with a donation requested. For more information and directions, go to www.smtmd.org.
Saturday, March 1
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Sunday, March 2
Basket Bingo to Help Local Cancer Families in Need Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville) 1 p.m. Play bingo to win 25 filled Longaberger baskets and support the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Fairy Godmother Project, which provides assistance to families with children battling cancer. The doors open at 1 p.m., and the bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per pack of 20 cards in advance and $25 at the door. Specials and raffles will be $1 each. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. For more information and tickets, call Liz at 410-206-4754. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Bay District Station 3(46900 S. Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park) 8 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a buffet of pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy with biscuits, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, cinnamon apples and mixed fruit. The price is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children 4 and under are free.
electronic filing for low-to-middle-income taxpayers, with special attention paid to those age 60 and older. Taxpayers do not have to be a member of AARP to use the service. Please bring the following items: social security card and picture ID (to prevent identity theft), a copy of last years tax returns, and all income and tax-related information, including names, social security cards, and birth dates for everyone who will be listed on the return. Unfortunately the program is not able to prepare tax returns involving businesses, farms, rental properties or partnerships. The free service also will be available on March 4. Additional information is available at www.smctaxaide.org. Comic Book Giveaway St. Marys County Libraries (Leonardtown, Lexington Park, and Charlotte Hall) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Free Comic Book Day by stopping by any of the three libraries and picking up a free comic book while supplies last. For more information, call 301-8842211, 301-475-2846 or 301-863-8188 or visit www.stmalib.org.
& Lymphoma Society (LLS). IHOPs throughout Maryland, including the Prince Frederick location, invite guests to celebrate National Pancake Day at IHOP and enjoy a free stack of pancakes! In exchange for their free pancakes, guests can donate to LLS and support its mission of curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Last year, over $30,000 was raised, and with even more IHOP locations participating this year, LLS hopes to surpass last years efforts! Volunteers are also needed for this event at all locations to help spread the word about LLS and ask for donations from guests. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Pesce at 443-4711613 or lauren.pesce@lls.org. Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Our Lady of the Wayside (37575 Chaptico Road, Chaptico) 5 to 7 p.m. Come to the Our Lady of the Wayside annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner and enjoy a menu that includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, sausage, bacon, fried potatoes, coffee and juice. The price is $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free. For additional information, please contact Brenda Russell at 301-247-1871 or rsbrssll@aol.com.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Leonardtown Fire House (22733 Lawrence Ave., Leonardtown) 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper which will include pancakes, eggs, country sausage, bacon, home fries, applesauce and drinks. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children under age 3 are free. Carry-out meals will be available. Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Supper St. Johns Parish Hall (43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood) 5 to 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal sponsored by the St. Johns Knights of Columbus. The choice of toppings includes Happy Face, chocolate chip, blueberry, apple, strawberry and sausage gravy. The cost is $7 for adults (age 12 and up) and $3 for children ages 6 to 11. Children 5 and under are free. Highchairs are provided. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper St. Michaels School (16560 Three Notch Road, Ridge) 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits, madeto-order omelets, home fries, fruit salad and beverages. The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under eat for free. Carry-out meals are available for $7.
Monday, March 3
AARP Tax-Aide Program McKays Shopping Center (Great Mills Road, Lexington Park) 3 to 6:30 p.m. The AARP Tax-Aide Program is providing free walk-in tax preparation and
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer From a two man group to a five man lineup, the Pax Rats have grown since their start in 1988. Their name comes from the fact that they all work at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, which is also the place the band got its start. Jay Nichols and Tom Anderson started playing together in a band comprised of folks that worked at the Manned Flight Simulator at NAS Patuxent River in 1988. This band played mainly rock and blues and performed almost exclusively at the office Christmas Party with Nichols on bass and Anderson on drums and keyboards. In 1995, Anderson founded the Southern Maryland Swing Band, a big band playing the jazz and swing tunes of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Ten years later, Anderson approached Chip Guffey, who provided vocals for the Southern Maryland Swing Band. In 2008, Anderson left the band. Later in the year, Guffey asked if he would be interested in forming a new group to perform jazz standards. To round the current formation of the Pax Rats, Nichols, Bob Wirt and Troy Abbott joined the group. They play a little bit of everything, from the Great American Songbook and Frank Sinatra standards to swing music and even a couple ZZ Top songs for the rowdier crowds. Its a very eclectic mix of music, Anderson said. Its gone by in a flash, Guffey said. Time flies when youre having fun. The group only plays once a month, with only a few special exceptions, Guffey said. All the members have fulltime jobs and families and have no desire to attempt to make their hobby a second career. They are
available for private functions, such as fundraisers and wedding receptions. The key think is it has to be fun, Anderson said. Most recently, the Pax Rats played at the Freedom Hill Horse Rescues 1920s Speakeasy Soiree at Fridays Creek Winery in Owings, Md. They have played at the Sotterly Winefest in Hollywoo, Md., for three years. Their next gig is on March 22 at the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Fundraiser at The Tides Restaurant in Lexington Park, Md. For more information, including how to book the Pax Rats for your next event, visit www.thepaxrats. com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Back by Sunrise Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) - 9:30 to 1:30 p.m. Hot Tub Limo Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Back Alley Apehangers Bar and Grill (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 9 p.m.
In Entertainment
Dave Norris DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6 to 10 p.m. Karaoke Applebees (4100 Crain Hwy., Bowie) - 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 28
Tres Amigos with Mickey Ramos Chiefs Bar (44584 Tall Timbers Rd, Tall Timbers) 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sucker Punch Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sassparilla Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) - 9pm to Close Hydra FX Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Rum Runners Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Musician Protection Program The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) - 7:30 to 10 p.m. Dueling Pianos Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) - 8 to 11 p.m.
Tonights Alibi Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Hit The Deck Andersons Bar (23945 Colton Point Road, Clements) 8 p.m. The Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) - 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 2
Country Memories Band St. Marys Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 4 to 7 p.m.
Monday, March 3
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 1
Tres Amigos with Mickey Ramos Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4
Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 to 9 p.m.
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WildeWood Shopping Center 23415 Three Notch Rd California, MD 20622 301.866.0101 239
Monday-Friday 9:30 am to 7 pm | Saturday 9 am to 6 pm | Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
Real Monday-Friday stainless steel with smudge resistant finish
9:30 am to 7 pm | Saturday 9 am to 6 pm | Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm HTS 0228 PREMIER EVENT FLYER6 4C SAVE $60 $ 99 SAVE $1500
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Exclusions apply. See below for details. Offer good 2/28 & 3/1/14 only.