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The Metropolitan Commissions (MetCom) latest capital improvement budget puts projects to repair damaged sewer lines in the Compton area front and center but at a much increased cost, while another project to lay down a new water line in the Town Creek subdivision could compel as many as 30 property owners to abandon their wells and hook up to the central water and sewer provider. These were some of the issues that came about when MetCom rolled out its construction budget plans to the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday; some of the elected leaders were concerned about the cost to residents to hook up to central water while they questioned why the St. Clements Shore project, which only cost about $1 million in fiscal 2013 now is pro posed to cost $12 million. Dan Ichiniowski, executive director of MetCom, said many of the sewer damage issues occurred during the harsh winter cold.
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The Lexington Park Business and Community Association will host the 3rd annual Pride in the Park Parade on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. The 2014 parade celebrates the communitys support for the men and women of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office. We wanted to take an opportunity to showcase and recognize the special relationship with the Sheriffs Office and the Lexington Park community, said Mark Pinekenstein, Lexington Park Business and Community Association Chairman. We wanted to thank Sheriff Tim Cameron and pay tribute to his deputies for their continued work in making Lexington Park a safer place to live and work every day. Sheriff Cameron has been named the parades Honorary Grand Marshal. Among the community member businesses and organizations slated to join the Sheriff at this years march include the Leonardtown High School marching band, the color guard from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the Lexington Park Rotary Clubs King Oyster, a dance group from Competitive Team Gymnastics, the St. Marys County Library, Great Mills H.S. Navy JROTC, Chopticon H.S. JROTC, Taylor Gas and many more. Dignitaries scheduled to appear include the St. Marys County Commissioners and Delegate John Bohanan. The parade will pause at the intersection of Great Mills Road and FDR Blvd. for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the completion of construction of FDR between Great Mills Road and South Shangri-La Drive. The parade begins promptly at 10 a.m. at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department parking lot along South Shangri-La Drive. The route will continue on South Shangri-La to South Essex to Great Mills Road. The march makes its way back to the fire department via the alley adjacent to Raleys Home Furnishings. Additional parade participants are welcome. For more information, contact Karen Stone at 443-9759994 or via email at kstone8440@gmail.com.
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Norine Rowe, Manager for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of St. Mary's County, presents a ceremonial check for $842,385 to Commissioner President Jack Russell during RSVP's annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Awards Banquet held March 27 at the Forrest Technology Center. The check represents the value of the 36,546 hours of service donated by 284 RSVP senior volunteers in 2013 to local county agencies, community groups, and non-profit organizations. Also on hand to receive the check were Commissioners Todd Morgan and Cynthia Jones. The Commissioners participated in the event by handing out awards to senior volunteers in appreciation of their many hours of service to the community. RSVP has been matching senior volunteers with volunteer opportunities in St. Mary's County for more than 30 years under the sponsorship of the county's Department of Aging and Human Services.
Martha Vickie Dell, a volunteer with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of St. Marys County, is congratulated by Commissioner Cynthia Jones on receiving the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 4,000 hours of community service as an RSVP volunteer. Dell earned the award through her volunteer work with the Helping Hands Food Pantry and St. Marys Historical Society. She was presented with the top volunteer award during RSVPs annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Awards Banquet held March 27 at the Forrest Technology Center. RSVP volunteers at the event also received bronze, silver, and gold award pins for their hours of service in 2013. RSVP volunteers were also recognized for their years of service with the program that has been matching senior volunteers with volunteer opportunities in St. Marys County for more than 30 years under the sponsorship of the countys Department of Aging and Human Services.
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cent tuition reduction for in-state undergraduates attending St. Marys College of Maryland The tuition relief totals out to $1.5 million in grant money. We are grateful to Governor [Martin] OMalley and the Maryland state legislature for their ongoing commitment to higher education and to St. Marys College of Maryland, said Ian Newbould, interim president. The board of trustees for the college has set April 11 as the date for a special meeting where they will vote on reducing tuition for individual students by more than$1,000, according to a release from the college. The new tuition rates should take affect in the fall of 2014, college officials stated. Bohanan said in conjunction with a bill passed last year that froze tuition, this latest budget means a total of $2,000 in savings for those in-state students attending the college. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Schools Superintendent Michael J. Martirano told the county school board Wednesday that a perfect storm of events has conspired to put the school system at a financial deficit for the current fiscal year 2014. He said increased costs in snow removal, heating bills for school but especially health care costs for employees were the biggest drivers of the deficit. The impacts to the fiscal 2015 school system budget, which stands at about $190 million, were yet to be determined, he said. This is either an aberration or hopefully not the new norm, Martirano said. The biggest issue was with the increased use of healthcare coverage within the school systems plan, which has just over 5,000 members to include dependants of system employees. He signaled that the school system does not have the money or resources to deal with the health care shortfall. Of the $30 million fund dedicated to health care just 20 percent is paid by employees with the remaining 80 percent funded by the school system. The health care shortfall totals out to several million dollars according to Martiranos budget presentation but sources in county government say it could be as high as $5.8 million. County Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Lexington Park) slammed what he called a last minute fiscal crisis that comes less than a week before the countys public hearing on both the
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Techology Center SkillsUSA Wins Gold at State Competition
By Kay Poiro Staff Writer SkillsUSA participated in the annual State Conference in the Baltimore area last weekend. The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center sent over 80 competitors in over 20 contest areas competing. Competitors included winners of the regional competition held in February of this year. The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center came away with 13 gold medals, including one from western region vice president Josephine Stehling, who also won a gold medal in dental assisting. SkillsUSA member Amber Major competed in Nurse Assisting this year and won the gold medal. Major has medaled every year for the past three years. SkillsUSA is a student organization that sponsors an annual competition for tech center programs. Every tech center in the nation is eligible for SkillsU-
SA. This year, the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center competed against over 20 tech centers from across the state of Maryland. This year marks the first year that every student at Forest Center is a member of the SkillsUSA. According to Bonnie Skinner, Academy of Health Profession teacher and lead advisor for SkillsUSA, St. Marys County SkillsUSA has over 900 members, making it the largest in the state of Maryland. SkillsUSA is also a service organization, sponsoring food drives and an annual Breakfast with Santa. Later this month, they are hosting their inaugural golf tournament on Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The SkillsUSA National Competition is scheduled for June 23-27 in Kansas City, Missouri. Visit www.Mdskillsusa.org. or www.skillsusa.org for more information. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
Over the weekend, Kings Christian Academy's middle school robotics teamtook the top prize at CSM's robotic competition. During each of the four rounds, our students had the highest score, beating 35 local Southern Maryland schools. They received both the Excellence Award as well as the Robotic Performance Award during the event. This is the second year in a row that KCA has swept thecompetitionand received theExcellence Award.
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Every week, Chopticon High School hosts Tighten Up Thursday where the student body is encouraged to wear business attire to school. Each Thursday, the best dressed boy and best dressed girl win gift cards from Mens Warehouse and other program supporters. Tighten Up Thursday also coincides with the schools own mentoring program, The Elite and the Ladies of Excellence. The Elite and Ladies of Excellence were started five years ago by Safety Assistant Team Leader Antone Smith. Smith, Educational Support Professional of the Year for 2013, started the bi-weekly mentoring programs for the young men and women of Chopticon High School. Participants of both programs benefit from round table discussions with faculty mentors, as well as guest speakers who impart business, as well as personal advice. In the past, speakers have included owners of local food franchises, members of law enforcement and banking representatives. Following the success of the mentoring program, Smith started Tighten Up Thursdays. He explains, I was tired of seeing young men with their pants sagging and their undergarments showing. Tighten Up Thursdays is about pulling those pants up, taking pride in their appearance and generally tightening up.
Chopticon junior and Maryland Leadership Workshop alumn Eboni Lyles has been a member of the Ladies of Excellence program for the past year. When they dress up, they act more mature, Eboni says of her fellow students. Mr. Smith leads by example by trading in his security uniform for a suit and tie on Thursdays, saying that he even keeps a couple of extra ties in his office for anyone who may want a little extra tightening up. Smith recognizes that the students make Tighten Up Thursday a success and is quick to credit Chopticons faculty and staff for their support of the program, especially Principal Garth Bolden. Mr. Bolden really believes in the institution of education, says Smith. He believes that you should come to school to learn, from the inside out. Eboni Lyles, who plans to study prelaw after high school, says the best thing about Tighten Up Thursdays is how it has expanded past The Elite and Ladies of Excellence. These days, even students who arent a part of the mentoring program have taken to dressing up one day of the week. Eboni says, Its a thing now. You always hear people asking, Are you going to dress up? What are you wearing on Thursday? kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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April is the Month of the Military Child. Although St. Marys County Public Schools, Naval Air Station Patuxent River and the rest of the community officially recognize the accomplishments and sacrifices of military children on Friday, April 11, Benjamin Banneker Elementary School is celebrating all
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Tabatha Lawrence, right, from Charlotte Hall, Md., works on a missile adapter under the supervision of Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Matthew Church, from Albany, N.Y., on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Sailors aboard Nimitz maintain readiness while at homeport in Naval Station Everett.
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WERE PROUD TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF DOMINIONS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, AS WELL AS EVERY SINGLE EMPLOYEE WHOSE DEDICATION HAS MADE IT POSSIBLE.
To celebrate 30 years of volunteering in the communities where we live and work, Dominion has recognized 30 honorees for the personal time and effort they donated in 2013. One of those volunteers, Susie Lopez, works at our Cove Point LNG terminal right here in Southern Maryland. And like other Cove Point volunteerswho, since 2005, have spent 3,500 hours volunteering alongside a company thats donated $2.3 million to Maryland charities over the past 12 yearsSusie has found important and meaningful ways to make a positive difference through public service. In addition to recruiting and inspiring others, Susie and her family have personally participated in numerous efforts in and around their community. One thats especially meaningful for her is Farming 4 Hunger, a nonprofit near Cove Point that grows and harvests foodensuring that families in need dont go hungry. Because even though Dominion helped buy Farming 4 Hungers bean picker, its the generosity of people such as Susie that will help end hunger itself.
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(Renovation and Addition, Residential Property, 597 Lake Drive, Lusby) Licensed general contractors are invited to bid on the renovation of, and addition to a bungalow at the above address. The structure is available to begin work immediately or upon an agreedto- schedule. Architectural drawings have been made and are available for review. Please email richardfballard@hotmail.com to discuss project and receive drawings. GENERAL CONCEPT: Rip off the existing screened-in porch, excavate this area for a basement level about 5 feet deep, and construct the below-grade foundation for the addition (about 20x 24). Connect the addition to the existing structure. Construct a two-story addition which is about 900 sq. ft. above and 450 sq.ft. below grade. TASKS include: 1. File all permits. 2. Install masonry skirt around existing structure to allow for winterization. 3. Remove and replace existing siding; 4. Construct front porch; 5. Construct Trex or comparable rear deck; 5. Add dormer style gable to roof, and re-roof; 6. Sub-contract for installation of geothermal heat pump (bid on hand) and Certainteed PV shingles or equivalent; 7. Install propane tank system for stove and hot water; 8. Seamlessly integrate new and old structures; 9. Use LEED Gold standard for construction standard. (Questions, call 703.822.9993) 4/10/2014 PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 199-foot Monopole Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application will be medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 20706 Hermanville Rd., Lexington Park, St. Marys County, MD 20653, Lat: 38-14-4.74, Long: -76-26-36.08. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antennae Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A0895808. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Rae, r.miller@trileaf.com, 10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.
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Patricia Cregon Plaintiff V. Carolyn Virginia Dorsch Bank of America, NA TIM, Inc, nka PRLAP, Inc, Trustee Register of Wills for St. Mary's County St. Mary's County Maryland State of Maryland All person that have or claim to have any interest in the property identified in the Tax Rolls of the Treasurer and Collector of State and County taxes for St. Mary's County as follows: First District, Property No. 01-024205, 43, 124 Sq Ft & Imps, Scotland known as 11880 Point Lookout Rd Defendants
ORDER OF PUBLICATION This object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property sold by the Collector of Taxes for St. Marys County and State of Maryland to the Plaintiff in this proceeding: First District, Property No. 01-024205, 43, 124 Sq Ft & Imps, Scotland, known as 11880 Point Lookout Rd. The Complaint states, among other things, that the amount necessary for redemption have not been paid. It is thereupon this 25th day of March, 2014, by the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, ORDERED that this notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some daily newspaper having general circulation in St. Marys County once a week for three successive weeks before the 25th of May, 2014, warning all persons interest in said properties to be and appear in this Court by the 25th day of May, 2014, and redeem these properties and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a final judgement will be rendered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the said property and vesting in the Plaintiff a fee simple title, free and clear of all encumbrances. Joan W. Williams, CLERK, Circuit Court for St. Marys County
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Embodying the phrase those who do, do more, 17-year-old Peter Widmayer is a busy young man. In addition to serving as Student Member of the St. Marys County Board of Education, he also sits on the Southern Maryland Association of Student Councils Executive board, attended the Maryland Fall Leadership Conference. Last week, he was the keynote speaker at St. Marys County Black History Coalition. Adopted at two days old from a Baltimore hospital, Peter Widmayer is the last of six children from a blended and crosscultural family. Peter tells the story of how his mother, a former Catholic Charities employee, had fostered over 50 infants before eventually relinquishing those children to forever homes. Peter says one day, his mother decided that she would adopt the next infant she fostered. That infant was Peter. Ive been graced with good parents who brought me up to do great things, he says, adding that the mentoring he received through Future Leaders of the World (FLOW) and Chopticon High Schools Safety Assistant Team Leader Antone Smith has been instrumental in his success. Admitting that he was somewhat terrified when first elected to the Board of Education one year ago, Peter says his focus never wavered from advancing an anti-bullying agenda. I only had one year to make a difference, so I chose one topic bullying, he explains. Bullying can take many forms: cyberbullying, hazing and social media harassment. Its definitely a nationwide and cultural problem, but it starts with students taking personal responsibility. Adults can say work hard and be nice, but its up to us to live it. Peter mentions being bullied when he moved to the county during in his elementary school years, but says the problem was resolved after he gained the courage to speak up. Nobody wants to be a snitch, he says, adding that the experience affected his confidence and left him plagued with self-doubt for years. He describes himself as lazy until his sophomore year at Chopticon when his biology teacher encouraged his involvement in student government. She kept on me, making sure that I stayed on track, he remembers. It seemed like a small thing but it gave me the push that I needed.
Drug Summit and countless other events. Superintendent Martirano praises Widmayer as an outstanding student board member, saying that he is wise beyond his years and appreciates his anti-bullying focus. Right now is a busy time for me but its all worth it. Its something that is making a difference. Everything Ive worked toward is coming to a climax this year, says Peter. And unfortunately it all ends May 29. May 29 is Chopticon High Schools scheduled commencement date. After graduating from Chopticon, Peter will attend the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a major in Hotel
and Restaurant Management. He recently passed his final exam with a 98 percent and won a gold medal at SkillsUSA competition in the customer service category on Saturday. Even with all his accomplishments, Peter realizes that high school is a stepping stone and says he is looking forward to the future. Like many before me, Ive been able to go from some kid at Chopticon to a student whos taken advantage opportunities available, he says. Its something Ill always cherish. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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Katherine F. Blix, 76
Katherine F. Blix of Saint Marys City, Md. died peacefully in her sleep on March 28 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of fifty five years, Trygve M. Blix and her daughters Torgunn and Gioia. Katherine and Trygve have three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Katherine is also survived by her brother Joseph Strada. She was preceded in death by her sister Rosemary Cangro. Katherine had a long successful career in education culminating in her last position as Director of Supervision and Curriculum for the Charles County Public Schools. Katherine is greatly missed by her family including nieces, nephews, and their families. A Memorial Mass was held on Saturday, April 5th at 1 p.m. at St. Cecilias Catholic Church located at 47950 Mattapany Road, Saint Marys City, Md. A private gathering of celebration will be held following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Cecilias Church, 47950 Mattapany Road, P.O. Box 429, St. Marys City, MD 20686 or to Hospice House of St. Marys, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa., Leonardtown, Md.
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Jenifer Lynn Beall, 53, passed away on March 28 after a long illness. Jenifer was preceded in death by her parents Charles Beall and Norma Beall and her brother Charles Beall, Jr. She is survived by her son James Michael Beall; her six grandchildren, Ashley, Caleb, Hailey, Micah, Brendan, and Jimmy; partner of twenty years, Chris Adams; siblings, Charlotte Pantazes, Karen Dockery, Wanda Beall, Susan Beall, Wayne Beall, Rodney Beall and Kenneth Beall. Jenifer is remembered as a loving, caring, and kind person with a big sense of humor. She loved being outdoors in her garden planting flowers, vegetables, and herbs. The produce was shared with those she loved. Jenifer loved her cats and enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels. She also enjoyed cross stitching. She believed in angels and enjoyed reading the bible. Sending cards or leaving notes to express her kind words was something she did regularly. Jenifer loved having family visits and going shopping. Christmas and Thanksgiving were her favorite holidays spent at home with Chris and family. She was a beautiful woman who was full of love. The family received friends on Thursday, April 3 from 4 p.m., 7 p.m. with prayers recited at 6 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, April 4 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with
Father Joseph Calis officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Face Catholic Cemetery, Great Mills, Md. Pallbearers will be:John Johnson, Robert Bakewell, David Unkle, Jimmy Wood, Scotty Reese, and Bob Smith.
he painstakingly took items apart, cleaned each piece, and put them back together so that they worked like new! He was an active member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. John Francis Regis Chapter. He was also a member of the St. Marys County School Bus Contractors Association. The family received friends on Friday, April 4 from 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. with prayers recited at 6 p.m. at Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, Md. with Father Keith Woods and Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Jack Garner, Kellan Tarleton, Brennan Tarleton, Travis Tarleton, Tom Marable, and Martin Evans. Honorary pallbearers are Mary Beth Cudd, Tara Tarleton, Chelsea Tarleton, Cole Tarleton, Blake Tarleton, and Ashlynn Tarleton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys PO Box 625 Leonardtown Md. 20650, St. Johns Catholic School, 43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood Md. 20636, or St. Marys Ryken High School, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
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zel, Erin Wetzel, Sallie Wetzel, and Kristen Wetzel. Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities 513 Charles St, La Plata, Md. 20646, and/ or Hospice of Charles County 2505 Davis Road Waldorf, Md.20603.
Celebration on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m., 12 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Jack Kennealy and Deacon Amon Ripple at 12 p.m. A private interment will be held at a later date. Serving as pallbearers will be Anthony Luciotti, Daniel Schoor, Christopher McLaughlin, Lloyd McLaughlin, Dennis McLaughlin, Timothy Mai. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Southern Maryland Office, 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 205D, White Plains, Md. 20695. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa., Leonardtown, Md.
husband, she is also preceded in death by her siblings, Yvette Livingston, Paul Messier, John Messier, Marcel Messier, Robert Messier, and Armand Messier and infant son Terrence Lee. Family received friends on Tuesday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, Md. 20634. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Joseph Calis at 10:30 a.m. Interment will immediately follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa., Leonardtown, Md.
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Less than a week after signing RHPs Peter Parise and Ian Marshall, manager Lance Burkhart continues to adhere to the adage that pitching wins championships. Today, he announced the signing of RHP Erik Hamren, who brings with him experience at the Major League level with the San Diego Padres back in 2011. This season will be Hamrens first with the Blue Crabs. Hamren began the 2013 season with the Double-A Mississippi Braves of the Atlanta Braves farm system before being traded to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Between the two clubs, he posted a sparkling ERA of just 3.08 in 45 games. Working as a reliever, Hamren struck out a staggering 76 batters in only 64.1 innings of work, which averages out to 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings pitched. Prior to last season, the 61, 195lb righty spent 2011 and 2012 with the San Diego Padres organization. Hamren began the 2011 season with their Single-A club, before skyrocketing through their Double-A and Triple-A teams due to his outstanding performances. He finished that season with a total record of 5-0, an ERA of 1.05, and an average
of more than one strikeout per inning (71 K in 68.2 IP). Hamren, 27, was born in Newport Beach, CA. He attended Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA before enrolling at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA. In 2008 the Chicago Cubs selected him in the 37th round of the MLB June Amateur Draft. In a professional career spanning six seasons, Hamren has accumulated 326 strikeouts in 330.2 innings pitched and has a superb ERA of 3.46. The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League, considered the highest level of Minor League Baseball. Atlantic League players are Major League ready and in the last 16 years, over 600 players have graduated from Atlantic League clubs to Major League organizations, making the League a preferred route for experienced players to be scouted by Major League Baseball. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Md. The franchise will look to open its 7th season on Thursday, April 24. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit www.SOMDbluecrabs. com for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark today!
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This weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 11 through April 13, Maryland International Raceway (MIR) will hold the 6th annual Door Wars, featuring 5-second, 240+mph Pro Mods, Outlaw 10.5, Outlaw Drag Radial, X275, Ultra Street, 422 Motorsports, Pro vs Joes Top Sportsman Shootout and a Mod E.T. class. MIR has posted over $55,000 in prize money and the best of the best from all over the country will be here to take home victory. This will be an action packed weekend of wheels up side by side racing with all of the top outlaws! The internet has been buzzing about this event and world records will fall. See wheel standing radial tire cars, to the wild 5-second 240 mph Pro Mods. The gates will open at 9am on Friday for a test session, but the real action will be on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the gates will open at 8 a.m., and qualifying for the feature classes will be at 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. On Sunday gates open at 9 a.m., eliminations will begin at 12noon for the feature classes. Dont miss this unique event! Friday admission is $20, Saturday or Sunday Admission is $25 or you can purchase a 2-Day pass for $40. Children 6 to 11 are $5, and kids 5 & under are free. For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com.
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Spring break activities scheduled for children Lexington Park branch will hold a karaoke for children ages 6 to 12 on p.m. Apr. 14 at 3p.m. The popular crafternoon program will be offered on Apr. 15 at Leonardtown branch and on Apr. 16 at Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park branches. Kids, ages 4 to 12, can drop in from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and complete a spring craft. Supplies will be provided. Free family movies are planned at each branch. Charlotte Hall branch will show the movie about Anna who teams up with a mountaineer and his trusty reindeer to break an icy spell cast by Snow Queen Elsa on Apr. 15 at 2 p.m. Leonardtown branch will show the movie in which Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy-maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan, on Apr. 16 at 2:30 p.m. On Apr. 17 at 2 p.m. Lexington Park branch will show the movie of Hop telling the comic tale of Fred taking the Easter Bunny in after he accidentally injures him, only to find out the Easter Bunny is the worlds worst house guest. Finish-the-Story contest underway Children ages 6-12 can finish storyteller Ming Diazs 1812-themed story to be entered in the Raiders & Invaders Finish-the-Story contest. Every participant will receive a Brusters Ice Cream coupon. Six finalists will receive Dont Give Up the Ship flags and the winner will receive a $20 gift certificate from Fenwick Used Books and Music in Leonardtown. The completed story with the winning ending will be told at the Raiders & Invaders Festival. Entry forms and instructions are available at any branch. Deadline for entry is May 16. Master Gardeners resume plant clinics The Master Gardeners will resume the plant clinics starting Apr. 15 at Lexington Park branch. The clinics will be conducted on the first and third Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lexington Park branch; the second and fourth Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Leonardtown branch; and on the first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Charlotte Hall branch. Help available for job seekers Job seekers can get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange when the Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center visits Lexington Park branch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Apr. 23. Leonardtown branch will offer a free resume basics class on Apr. 23 at 5:30 p.m. for adults. The basics of writing a resume, the different types of resumes, and how to use the resume templates in Word 2010 will be covered. Registration is required.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, held in St. Mary's City on Sunday, April 6, is a Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence. It is a project of Venture Humanity, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation. Men literally walk one mile in women's high heeled shoes to protest sexualized violence, educate their communities and raise money for chronically underfunded rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters and other sexualized violence prevention and recovery services.
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Annual Run & Fun Walk to Benefit Hospice Set for Saturday
The Annual Run and Fun Walk for Hospice is set for Saturday, April 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Governmental Center in Leonardtown. Over the years, the event has developed into both annual rite of spring and a Southern Maryland tradition. As one of the largest running events in the region, people often express amazement at the turnout for the popular event. There are several reasons behind the success explains longtime volunteer Jim Dicus, who along with friends Jamie and Jeff Thomas founded the event 19 years ago to raise funds and increase awareness of the Hospice philosophy of providing compassionate care to the terminally ill. First and foremost people support this event because they know it benefits hospice. Facing death or the death of a loved one is probably the hardest thing we have to do in our lives. Hospice is there not only for the patient, but for the patients family as well. And in gratitude people want to give something back. Coming out and participating in this event is a great way to do that. And, for many of them its a cathartic and healing experience enabling an individual or a family who has experienced a loss, to come out and be able to express that grief, that loss, in a positive, community way. And to give back to an organization that helped them deal with the loss. I hear people say Hospice was there to help us take care of my father, my mother, my brother. Now I am here for them Its beautiful how we as humans have the capacity to care and to give back. Its part of the grieving and hopefully healing process. So in that way I think the event can even be therapeutic. As we go through life, we have to deal with the loss of friends, family members, acquaintances. We noticed on many registration forms that people would pencil in that they were participating in memory of Mom or whoever their loved one may be. So we started offering Participating in Memory Of bibs so participants can write the name or names of loved ones on their bib and display that on their shirts as they run or walk. The Memorial Bibs are very popular and people have grown accustomed to looking for them. Its a way of honoring that person. When you participate in this event, there is a feeling of community, of camaraderie. And that is a wonderful thing to be a part of. It is this Community Spirit that also manifests itself in the form of group volunteers and participation. There are numerous corporate, civic and social groups and organizations that participate in this event. For example, the Boy Scouts volunteer ever year at the runners re-fueling station handing out water, sports drinks and fruit to runners after crossing the finish line. Likewise, local Girl Scout troops volunteer to staff the water stations along the course. It has become a tradition for them they look forward to. Families, friends, and many companies come out in t-shirts specially made for the event. Its nice to see so many groups represented- and its fun for them. People often express a desire to get involved with hospice on some level, yet many people have jobs or commitments that prohibit them from being a regular volunteer. However, the run and walk gives them an opportunity to get out for an hour or two and make a difference for hospice. The thousands of participants who come out and support this event every year they are all hospice volunteers for a day said Dicus. 100% of all net proceeds from the event stay in St. Marys County and go towards offsetting the cost of providing care to patients who may have limited or no insurance for end of life care. Or to fund grief and bereavement programs and camps for family members such as a child whos lost a parent or sibling. We dont turn anyone away. A Famous Post-Event Brunch The brunch alone sets this event apart from any other walking or running event in the Washington DC region says capital Running Company president Rick Freedman. In addition to the standard race fare of bananas, oranges, juices and water, the hospice run offers a whole lot more; Maryland stuffed ham sandwiches, barbecue sandwiches, pasta salads, hotdogs, soups, bagels, and much more.
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A Festive, participant-friendly event The event is known for its inclusive, friendly and festive atmosphere. There is ample free parking, and the event is ideal for the novice runner competing for the first time. There are numerous volunteers on staff to assist with registration or answer any questions. The courses are well marked, and both the 5K and 10K runs are paced with vehicles and monitored. The event is professionally timed and scored. However, you dont have to be a runner to enjoy the event. Approximately 1/3 of the participants sign up for the Fun walk. The DJ plays a wide array of upbeat music, and there are balloons for the kids. The event allows well behaved, leashed dogs as well as baby joggers/strollers. Indeed the event regularly attracts hundreds of each. There are baby changing stations and doggie cantinas to keep the animals hydrated. In the end, though people have different reasons for participating, everyone seems to agree on 2 things: Its fun, and its for a great cause. Traffic Advisory/Course Routes: This year the police and organizers will NOT be shutting down the Route 5 intersection: However, motorists are advised there may be delays in the Leonardtown area from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. The Fun Walk will proceed through the downtown area of Leonardtown. To mitigate and minimize effects on traffic at the intersection, 5K Run has a new course. A map for this new route can be found at runforhospice.org/ events/5krunmap/. 5K RUN COURSE THIS IS A DIFFERENT ROUTE THAN PREVIOUS YEARS The 5K run will start simultaneously with the 10K event. Runners will start in front of Carter Building and will cross Route 245 with the Walkers . They will follow the right shoulder of Route 245 and then turn RIGHT onto
to Doctors Crossing Way. Cones will separate the Running Course from the Walking Course. There will be a sign inserted into the cones directing RUNNERS to turn RIGHT onto Doctors Crossing. The 5K Course will then turn RIGHT onto Miss Bessie Drive, RIGHT onto Moakley Street, make a TURNAROUND at the dead end on Moakley and make a 2nd TURNAROUND near the Board of Education Building. Runners will then proceed RIGHT onto Miss Bessie Drive, left onto Route 245, crossing back over Route 245 at Baldridge Street and finish at the Carter Building. 5K RUNNERS always stay to right of the road and only cross Route 245 at the entrances of the Governmental Center. 10K Course:
This event starts at 8:30 a.m. Same day registration starts at 7 a.m. at the Governmental Center, 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. For more info see www. runforhospice.org.
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history of these local waters. This is an adventure right in your own backyard! Lunch is self-pay at Stoneys. Bus departs from the Loffler Senior Activity Center promptly at 11:30 a.m. Call Alice at 301-475-4200, ext. 1063 for more information. $24 fee is payable in advance at any of the countys senior activity centers and includes bus transportation, skipjack ride and museum admission. loved ones while addressing the grief involved with each. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 to reserve a seat as space is limited.
Geppis Pop Art Museum & Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Oriole Park at Camden Yards
On Thursday, May 1, travel to downtown Baltimore for a tour of Geppis Pop Art Museum and remember all your favorite toys and super heroes of the `60s, `70s, & `80s. This is the perfect tour for baby boomers! Enjoy lunch at nearby Dempseys Restaurant, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Sorry, the Orioles wont be playing but youll be able to see and learn about the inner workings of the stadium and how it operates. Lunch is self-pay at Dempseys Restaurant. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 8 a.m. and returns about 5 p.m. Bring your own travel snacks. For more information, call Alice at 301-4754200, ext. 1063. Fee is $50, payable in advance at any of the countys senior activity centers and includes admission, bus transportation and bus driver tip.
The Department of Aging and Human Services will take a trip to Regency Furniture Stadium to see the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs take on the Long Island Ducks on Thursday, May 1. A ticket to the Senior Day Brunch includes entrance to the game, access to the air conditioned Legends Club Room which includes private restrooms, full wait staff, and available outside private seating. You will also have a 2 hour all-you-can eat brunch buffet of eggs, potatoes, muffins, bagels, fruit, sausage, bacon, coffee, tea, and soda. The cost is $23 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200, ext. 1062. Payment is due by Apr. 17. Make checks payable to St. Marys County Department of Aging and Human Services. Limited transportation is available; inquire when make reservations. Those providing their own transportation should meet at Regency Furniture Stadium no later than 9:45 a.m. Game time is at 10:35 a.m.
On Tuesday, Apr.15 at 1:30 p.m. the Garvey Senior Activity Center seniors are invited to help make homemade greeting cards for troops stationed abroad to send home to their family and friends. All handmade cards will be donated to Cards for Soldiers, a nonprofit organization that provides homemade greeting cards to service members to send home to family while away from home. To sign up to help cut, stamp and assemble cards, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. No previous experience needed.
On Wednesday, May 7, enjoy an afternoon at Calvert Marine Museum including a ride aboard the historic skipjack, William B. Tennison (weather permitting). Start your afternoon with lunch at Stoneys King Fisher Restaurant on Solomons Island, followed by the skipjack ride and a guided tour of the Calvert Marine Museum. Learn about estuarine life of the tidal Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay as well as the maritime
Maurielle H. Stewart, a constituent liaison to Congressman Steny Hoyer, will visit the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Apr. 15 at 10 a.m. to meet with area seniors and hear concerns specifically related to issues impacting seniors. Space is limited; therefore, those wishing to participate should sign up by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
On Friday, Apr. 11, at 1 p.m., the Hospice of St. Marys, in partnership with MedStar St. Marys Hospital, will have a special presentation at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The session covers coping with the challenges of aging and the loss of
Tuesday On May 7, AARP will offer their Smart Driving Course for seniors at the Loffler Senior Activity Center from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members (must provide your AARP number) or $20 for Non-AARP members payable to the instructor on the day of the class. There will be a one hour lunch break beginning at 11:30 a.m. If you wish to stay on the premises during the break, lunch is available at Loffler for $6 (if you are under 60 years old) or by donation if you are 60+ (reservation required). To sign up or for more information call 301-737-5670 ext. 1658.
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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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer In February 1781 there was a crime spree going on in St. Marys County. The first case was all about flour. It is almost understandable. The Revolutionary War was all over but the shouting (Yorktown occurred in September of that year) and since the year 1775 people had been deprived of food and other necessities of life in order to supply the troops. Eight men from St. Marys County were charged with stealing 3-4 barrels of flour each from the State of Maryland. They were arrested and hauled into court in Annapolis. Seven of the men said they were in no wise guilty but would not contend with the State of and upon the cause and submitted themselves to the grace of the court. All were found not guilty and re leased. They were: James Daffin, Benjamin Spalding, Thomas Hill, James White, William Holston, Peter Smith, and Rodolph Jarboe. The eighth man was Henry Jarboe. When called to the bar to make his plea he produced a pardon signed by Governor Thomas Sim Lee and was discharged after paying court fees. It seems that Colonel Samuel Smith and Major Ignatius Taylor had, prior to the court date, written to the Governor on Jarboes behalf attesting to his character and asking Lee to intervene on his behalf. From what I can tell, none of the men involved in the flour theft were young-they were all in their 40s and 50s and had wives and children, undoubtedly all hungry. Another local man was taken to Annapolis about the same time. These charges
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were more serious. May Term, 1781. James King, planter of St. Marys County. On April 1, 1780 the said James King did by words wickedly, traitorously, advisedly, and willingly declare, maintain, and defend that the king of Great Britain had authority, power and jurisdiction in and over the State of Maryland and that allegiance was due from the subjects and inhabitants of the State of Maryland aforesaid to the king of Great Britain and did then and there wickedly, corruptly and seditiously persuade and entice a certain Cartwright Hammett of St. Marys County, then and there being a subject and inhabitant of the State of Maryland to return to and acknowledge a dependence on the Crown and parliament of Great Britain, his heirs and successors in manifest contempt of the laws of the State, to the evil example of all others offending in like manner against the form of the act of assembly in that case made and provided and against the peace, government and dignity of the said State. When called to the bar, King said he was in no wise guilty but will not contend with the State of and upon the cause and submits himself to the grace of the court. King was ordered to forfeit and pay to the State 200 lbs. current money, be imprisoned for 15 days, and pay court fees. He was committed to the custody of the Sheriff of St. Marys County, who being present, takes charge of him accordingly.
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Identifying the source of the problem is the rst step to addressing dead grass.
A patch of dead grass on an otherwise lush lawn can be a frustrating eyesore for homeowners. Whether lawn care is your passion or just something you do to maintain the value of your home, dead grass can be exasperating. But as unsightly as dead grass can be, addressing it and restoring the dead patches can be somewhat simple. Before you can restore grass, however, you must first identify the source of the problem. Grass often dies because of urine damage, which is typically characterized by a dead spot surrounded by otherwise green grass. Grub infestation might be at fault when dead grass appears, and such an infestation often produces patches of light brown grass that are scattered throughout the lawn. Its also possible that dead grass is a result of human error. If your lawn was overfertilized, then patches of gray-green grass may appear. Fungal disease is another common culprit behind dead grass, and such disease can manifest itself in different ways. Once you have identified why the grass is dead, which may require the help of a professional, then you can begin to treat your lawn. Urine damage is often limited to a particular area of the grass where your family pet routinely relieves itself. Once a particular patch of grass has worn down, the pet may move on to another spot. But if you quickly notice a dead spot due to urine damage, you can train the animal to urinate elsewhere, limiting the damage it causes. When repairing the grass, dig a hole thats roughly four inches deep and fill it with fresh soil until its level with the soil surrounding the dead patch. Then you can sprinkle seed on top of the freshly laid soil and water the spot. Grass should grow in and stay green so long as you prevent
further urine damage. Addressing dead spots caused by insect damage can be a little more complicated, and some homeowners may prefer to hire a professional. If you want to handle the problem on your own, apply pesticide to the affected areas so the insects behind the problem are killed. Once the insects are no more, cut the grass, raking the affected area to remove the dead grass and any additional debris. Scatter grass seed over the affected areas and then apply an appropriate fertilizer and water immediately. Professionals may know just the right fertilizer for your lawn, so even if you want to go it alone, visit a local lawn care center to ask for advice about addressing your particular problem. Fertilizer damage can also prove difficult to address, as applying fresh seeds too soon can kill any freshly growing seedlings. So grass that has been damaged by overfertilization must first be allowed to fully die. Once that has happened, the grass can be cut and any remaining debris or dead grass can be removed. Seed can then be scattered, and you can even add some additional soil before laying down an appropriate amount of fertilizer and watering the lawn immediately. If you dont trust yourself to use fertilizer correctly, then hire a professional to do the job for you. This will cost a little more, but you likely wont wake up to more dead patches of grass down the road. Dead grass can be unsightly and turn an otherwise lush lawn into a patchy eyesore. But addressing dead grass can be easy and can quickly restore a lawn to its green grandeur.
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used childrens and maternity items will be available. Many items remaining after the sale are donated to local charities. Any local organization interested in receiving items from future sales can contact McConville at Mitzi@LeprechaunLillys.com. House of Dance Latin Night House of Dance, 24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood 8:15 p.m. House of Dance instructors will host a Latin Night on Friday, April 11! This party is great for practicing steps learned in class and connecting with a wonderful dance community. A variety of Latin music will be played, including Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha!. Lessons are included from 8:15 p.m., 9 p.m. $15/Person $28/Couple Lenten Fish Fry 37585 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville 5 p.m. Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Chaptico annual Lenten Fish Fry is on Friday, April 11 at Our Lady of the Waysides Loretto Hall from 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Prices are $14 for adults, $7 for children 6-12 and children 5 and under are free. The menu will include fried fish; fried popcorn shrimp, fish nuggets, French fries, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, iced tea, juice and desserts are also available. Cheese pizza will be sold for $2 a slice. Carry outs are also available. For additional information, please contact Brenda Russell at 301-247-1871 or at rsbrssll@AOL.COM.
will partner to host a Career and College Fair, and 3rd Annual Education First, Rise to the Challenge Basketball Showcase. Veteran Cup Game at 2 p.m., in honor of our Troops. High School Rising Star Game will be at 3 p.m. These events will take place at Great Mills, High School, Great Mills Md. POC Jeff Burrell, 202-329-4233,basketball4lyfe@gmail.com www.basketball4lyfe. com. Help us raise education awareness in our community. St. Marys Easter Egg Festival 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown 12 p.m. The St. Marys County Easter Egg Festival will take place on Saturday April 12 from 12 p.m.,4 p.m. at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds. There is a $5 participation fee. The Easter Egg Festival has become a staple of the Southern Maryland community every spring and features egg hunts for all ages, photos with the Easter Bunny, amusement rides, live entertainment, free arts and crafts, egg decorating contest, face painting, and goods and services for sale by local area vendors. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Recreation & Parks main office Monday - Friday 8 a.m., 5 p.m. Net proceeds from the Easter Egg Festival along with the Scott Verbic Memorial Golf Tournament are used to fund the Recreation & Parks Scholarship Program which provides qualified individual applicants the opportunity to participate in an activity at a 50 percent prorated amount of the registration fee. For more information please visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/ easter or call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800. Community Dialogues to Decide How to Live 150 Years With a Better Quality of Life 23250 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown 2 p.m. Leonardtown Public Library from 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Come help start dialogues on the Potomac River Association website by attending the Community Television in St. Marys County monthly meetings at 2 p.m. in the Leonardtown Library on the 2nd Saturday of each month (the 3rd Saturday in December 2014). Contact David Triantos at 301-997-1409 or email mtriantos@ erols.com. Meet the Airplane! 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park 12 p.m. Discover Naval Aviation with a visit to the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum on April 12th! Our bi-monthly program, Meet the Airplane! is scheduled April 12, 12 p.m., 3pm. We will be featuring the F-14 Tomcat. View our exhibits and discuss this versatile aircraft with pilots and RIOs. The Panel is expected to include Cdr. Joe Edwards, Capt. Mike Rabens, Capt. Dave Madsen and Adm. Dave Venlet. Weather permitting, well have a restored MiG cockpit available outside with volunteers who are looking forward to seeing you. There will be special activities for children - building paper airplanes, face-painting, carrier landings, radar games! 50/50 raffle drawings will be at 1330 and 1500, so dont forget to buy your tickets. Food will be available for purchase from Days Off Catering. The panel members will gather for a discussion at 1400 in the main exhibit hall where tables will be set up in case you would like to eat while you listen. An Aerocatures print by Hank Caruso will be raffled as well. Each raffle ticket also gives you a discount at Mattedi Gallery! We hope to see you Saturday, April 12 at the Meet the Airplane! F-14 Tomcat Event. Your support is appreciated. Ballroom and Swing Party House of Dance, 24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood 8:15 p.m. House of Dance instructors host a Ballroom and Swing Party on Saturday, April 12. This party is great for practicing steps learned in class and connecting and building a wonderful dance community A wide variety of music is played, including Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Tango. Great if you are taking a Wedding Sur-
vival Class, or any Ballroom or Swing Class! Lesson is included from 8:15 p.m., 9 p.m. $15/Person $28/Couple Yard Sale 37585 Chaptico Rd, Mechanicsville 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our Lady of the Wayside Church will be holding a yard sale on Saturday, April 12 in front of the church from 7 a.m., 12 p.m. Table/Space Rental $15, Second Table/Space $10 If you would like to donate items to the church, please call 301-884-2502 or email olwoffice@gmail.com. Freedom Belles Co-ed Flat Track Roller Derby 3033 Waldorf Market Pl, Waldorf 5:30 p.m. Freedom Belles Co-ed Flat Track Roller Derby-I mean who doesnt love watching women in fishnets and short skirts skate in a circle and hit each other? The Freedom Belles are hosting our first bout of the season this Saturday April 12th at the Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, Md. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and the bout should start around 5:30 p.m. Children 10 and under are Free, Military members are $8 and all other tickets are $10. Bring your own chair for best seating options. The Freedom Belles are also holding a year-long toy drive for a Christmas toy donation. Bring a new and un-opened toy to any home bout and you will be entered in a raffle for a $25 gift card to Grille No. 13. At our last bout in October three raffle tickets will be drawn for the Grille No. 13 gift cards. You do not need to be present to win. If you could add it to the community calendar that would help us out so much. We are also looking to expand our team and would love for people to come out and watch us bout who are interested in joining.
Thursday, April 10
Jewelry Making Class 22760 Washington Street, Unit # 1, Leonardtown 6 p.m. On April 10 from 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. there will be a European 4-in-1 Pattern Chainmail Jewelry Making Class at Caught My Eye shop in Leonardtown Square (between the Front Porch and The Hair Company). Create your own chainmail bracelet to take home. The Class is $30 (including materials). Sign up by April 6 to receive $5 off. Sign up at Caught My Eye, 22760 Washington St., Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m., 5 p.m.
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St. Michaels School Viva Las Vegas Gala 16560 Three Notch Road. Ridge 5:30 p.m. The Viva Las Vegas Gala to benefit St. Michaels School will be held at the Ridge Firehouse on Saturday, April 12. Doors and the cash bar open at 5:30 p.m. While tasting a delicious assortment of appetizers such as meatballs, Lil smokies, veggies/dip and cheese/crackers, you can bid on silent auction items. At 6:15 p.m., a buffet dinner of stuffed ham, fried oysters and roast beef begins. After dinner, DJ Coop will play tunes for dancing or listening enjoyment while you and your friends try your luck at the casino games. Cost for the evening is $35, which include starting fun money for your gambling. Silent auction winners will be announced at 9:30 p.m. At the end of the evening, prizes will be given to the High Rollers of the night. Tickets can be purchased online at www.saint-michaels-school. org <http://www.saint-michaels-school.org> or call 301-872-5454. Contra Dance 37497 Zack Fowler Road, Chaptico - 7 p.m. A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Kim Forry, will be held on Saturday, April 12 at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, Md. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun (and exercise)! If youve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you havent, its 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 <http://www.smtmd.org> . Career and College Fair and Basketball Showcase 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills 2 p.m. April 12, Basketball 4LYFE and NAACP
Sunday, April 13
All Kinds of Recovery Sunday Circle Millison Plaza, 21800 N. Shangri La Drive, Unit 13, Lexington Park 3 p.m. All Kinds of Recovery (AKoR) Sunday Circle is a peer group discussion focused on a rotating wellness topic. This will take place on Sunday April 13 from 3 p.m., 4 p.m. at the Beacon of Hope Recovery and Wellness Center. Group is free and open to any adult practicing any form of recovery related to any form of addiction, mental health challenges or traumatic experiences. Meetings are free and open to the public. Beacon of Hope is located at 21800 N. Shangri La Drive in Millison Plaza in Lexington Park, behind Family Dollar and next to the Well Pet Clinic. Call 301-997-1300 x 804 or e-mail beacon@waldensierra.org for more information. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! 24801 Three Notch Road Hollywood 7:30 a.m. The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an All-You-Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday, April 13th from 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Rescue Squad building on Route 235 in Hollywood. The menu will be: Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Sausage Links, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, Escalloped Apples, Chipped Beef, assorted juices, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The cost will be: adults $10; children ages 5-12 years $5 and children under age 5 are free. Carry Outs available. For more information, call 301-904-3098 or 301-373-3131. Movie about Sustainable Living 41655 Fenwick St, Leonardtown 3 p.m. The Friends of the Leonardtown Theater, Inc., is proud to present The Dinner a movie about sustainable living featuring local farmers Frank and Christine Allen, on April 13 from 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. in the Agricultural Services
Friday, April 11
An Evening with Sarah Vowell 18952 E Fishers Road, St Marys City 7:30 p.m. Author, humorist, and Daily Show correspondent Sarah Vowell will deliver this years Twain Lecture on American Humor and Culture on Friday, April 11, at St. Marys College of Maryland (SMCM). The lecture, entitled An Evening with Sarah Vowell, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the colleges Michael P. OBrien Athletics and Recreation Center (18952 E. Fisher Road., St. Marys City, Md. 20686) and will be followed by a book signing. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Ben Click at baclick@smcm.edu or 240-895-4253. Fire Department Fish Fry 22733 Lawrence Ave, Leonardtown - 5 p.m. The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Fish Fry on Friday April 11 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Leonardtown Fire House. Adults will cost $12, Children 3 to 10 years $5 and children under 3 are free. Menu will include fish, parsley potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, cornbread, brownie and drinks. Carry outs will be available. Leprechaun Lillys Childrens Consignment Sale 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown 9 a.m. The Leprechaun Lillys Childrens Consignment Sale will be held at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown on Friday, April 11, from 9 a.m., 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m., 2 p.m. More than 25,000 gently
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Building at 26737 Radio Station Way (Next to Dunkirk Building Supply), Suite C, as part of Leonardtowns Earth Day activities. The Dinner is a documentary about a single meal prepared in the fall made entirely from ingredients from the farmers heirloom garden. Copies of the DVD are available at Fenwick Streets Used Books and Music in Leonardtown. Filmmaker Shelley Wilson will be signing and selling copies of the DVD at The Good Earth Store during the towns Earth Day festivities. Co-producer and star of the film Christina Allen will be at the screening to discuss the farm-to-table movement and sustainable farming. This event is sponsored by the FOTLT. For more information, please call 240298-0183 or visit fotlt.com. Fried Chicken Dinner Knights of Columbus 2065, 16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge 11:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus 2065, 16441 Three Notch Road, Ridge Md. will sponsor their fried chicken dinner on Sunday, April 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $12 - half chicken, buttered potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, etc. Dessert table will be available. Eat-in or carry-out. Free Egg Decorating for Kids! 22760 Washington Street, Unit # 1, Leonardtown 11 a.m. There will be free egg decorating for kids just outside Caught My Eye in Leonardtown from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Folk Salad Trio Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown 3:30 p.m. Come this Sunday, April 13, and join us on the Square in Leonardtown for the annual Earth Day celebration. Well be starting up at around 3:30 p.m., but come early for all the great music, and exhibits. Leonardtown Earth Day Celebration 2014 Historic Leonardtown Square and Leonardtown Wharf Park 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Talk to experts in soil and water conservation, animal rescue, solar energy, gardening, and recycling. See bee keeping and yarn spinning demonstrations and visit live animal exhibits. Head to the Wharf for nature walks, a free kayak rides, samples of organic ice cream, and a moon bounce for the kids. Many Leonardtown businesses and restaurants will be open and offering Earth Day specials and menus. Stop by the Leonardtown Arts Center for the 2nd Annual Recycled Art Show and Reception, and at 3 p.m. attend the Leonardtown Premiere of The Dinner, a locally-made documentary about sustainable farming. Earth Day on the Square is sponsored by the Leonardtown Business Association, the Commissioners of Leonardtown, and the St. Marys County Arts Council. Call 301-475-9791, visit www.visitstmarysmd.com/events-entertainment/callisting-detail/earth-day-on-the-square more information.
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Tuesday, April 15
Crafternoon 23250 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown 9 a.m. Come to the Leonardtown Library on Tuesday, April 15 at 9 a.m. for Crafternoon. Supplies will be provided. Fun for children ages 4 12! Storytime with Jefferson Patterson Park Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, Md. 10:30 a.m. Storytime with Jefferson Patterson Park Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. You may see an American flag flying outside of many buildings you pass every day. You may also hear the Star Spangled Banner song played before any large sporting event, but do you know when these traditions started? Come learn a little about what started these American traditions by reading a story about a young girl who helped sew a very large flag during the War of 1812. Together, we will learn just how hard this task would have been by making our very own flag! 410-326-5289
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Brown Bag Lunch 21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park 12 p.m. Community professionals who work with youth, parents, youth and St. Marys County residents are invited to bring a lunch and join in a discussion at 12 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library. Do you want to- Increase the positive in your family, even during difficult times? Reduce conflict and increase Positive interactions? Improve your life as a family? Come get some great tips from Donna Bennett, LCSW-C. For more information, contact Amanda Dugas. 301866-5332 www.tcysb.org
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Karaoke at the Lexington Park Library! 21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park 3 to 4 p.m. Children ages 6-12 can be a star and sing their favorites at the Lexington Park Library. Emotional Peace Emotions Anonymous Meeting Millison Plaza, 21800 N. Shangri La Drive, Unit 13 Lexington Park 6 to 7 p.m. Come to the Beacon of Hope Recovery and Wellness Center on April 14 for a program called Emotional Peace. It offers a free and open to the public Emotions Anonymous meeting. Anyone with a desire to be emotionally well is welcome to this 12 step program for individuals struggling with emotions or mental health chal-
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Tonights Alibi
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Combining a high energy play list with solid vocals, Tonights Alibi is a solid reason for anybody to spend an evening out of the house and on the dance floor. The current lineup is comprised of bassist and vocalist Wes Tillack, lead singer Megan Nosek and guitarist Josh Airhart. The band is looking for a permanent drummer to join the lineup, Tillack said. Tonights Alibi was formed in June 2012. Their first performance was at Blue Crab Stadium during the 2012 Pheonix Fest only a couple months after the band formed, Nosek said. That was a crazy time for the band, Nosek said. They had to come up with a 10-song set and be ready to perform in only a few weeks. Since then, Tonights Alibi has played all over, including in Charles, Anne Arundel, St. Marys and Calvert counties. They have shared the stage with other local bands, sich as Hydra FX, The Piranhas and Three Days of Rain. Their set list has grown from the original 10, growing to include songs by Rihanna, Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, Ozzy Osbourne and Big and Rich, among others. In short, Tonights Alibi plays everything that anybody loves, Tillack said. He even learned how to play the harmonica so the band could play Timber by Ke$sha and Pitbull. Nosek enjoys finding songs that show off her vocal range, but arent exactly songs epople would expect to hear a woman singing. They play songs designed to get people singing along and out on the dance floor, Nosek said. While they have played exclusively covers so far, Tonights Alibi is planning to unveil some original songs in coming months, Tillack said. They rehearse a couple times per week and perform every other Friday and Saturday. Nosek and Tillack knew each other for quite a while
before forming the band. Both grew up in musical families. Tillacks uncle was composer and percussionist Vincent Montana, Jr., and Tillack started playing the bass in 1998. When Nosek was 14, her mother forced her to join the church choir. She said she hated it at first, but gradually warmed up to the idea, eventually becoming a worship leader at her church Coming up Tonights Alibi can be found at ABC Liquor on April 11, at Bollywood Lounge on April 12 and at
Cryers Back Road Inn on April 26. The band is also available for private functions. To book the bank, e-mail booking@tonightsalibi.com. Tillacks wife, Stephanie, is the booking manager for the band. For more information, including upcoming performance dates, visit www.tonightsalibi.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 p.m.
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Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Damion Wolfe Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) 7 to 10 p.m.
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Open Mic Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
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Dont Call Me Shirley Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Snake Bite Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m. Bar Dogs Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) 8 p.m. Tonights Alibi ABC Lounge (22741 Three Notch Road, California) 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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Team Trivia Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m.
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Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Craze Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m. George Dunn Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
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Tonights Alibi The Lounge at Bollywood (22576 Mac Arthur Boulevard, California) 9 p.m. Too Many Mikes Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) 9 p.m. Funkzilla Lisas Pub (4310 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head) 9 p.m.
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Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, April 13
Joe Martone Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Afternoon with the Easter Bunny & Egg Decorating Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 2 to 4 p.m.
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Monday, April 21
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 22
Open Mic Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
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Preschool-Child Care Center is seeking individuals willing to substitute for classroom teachers and aides. Substitutes are on call and come to work when needed. We are hiring teens (must be at least 16) as well as qualified adults. Please apply in person. Located on Rt. 235 across the street from Walmart in California, Md. Tired of driving to the beltway to find work? Toyota of Waldorf has two openings for Express/Maintenance technicians . Busy shop with plenty of work. Must be able to change oil, air filters, cabin filters and rotate tire . Great work in a clean shop. Tool purchase program available.Great benefits ,Health Ins,401K .Pay based on experience . .A good start for a motivated person. Contact Mike at call 301-843-3700 ext 1300.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I love Readers Digest Magazine and all the great stories and features especially the humor features. The May issue had a humor blurb that read, Dont knock the weather. If it didnt change once in a while, nine tenths of the people couldnt start a conversation. How true is that? Though I am sure if people werent talking about how bad the weather was in the last few months, they will be talking about how nice it is now. When you are out and about, running errands, or grabbing a bite to eat, you cant help but see that everyone seems so happy. It makes a difference to me, and to my husband, known as the Cave Bear. This week, I am getting ready to start putting a bunch of items on Southern Maryland Online Yard Sale; one of the items will be my husbands SAD Light. For those of you dont know what a SAD Light is, its a Seasonal Affective Disorder light which replaces the lack of sunshine during the winter. You are supposed to use it for 20 minutes a day. I bought this for Christmas quite a few years ago. Has he used it? Maybe once. My husband is a lot better during the winter now than when I wrote The Winter Hater article five years ago. Hes not 100% better in my opinion, but he knows what to do now. I even had trouble staying happy during this winter. Of course, closing a business, hurting, and not used to being home every day Im sure had a lot to do with that. Even though I am not doing as much detail work at present, I am still trying to create things. Im having fun up-cycling old frames and other things with funky colors and embellishments. It keeps me occupied. Though my husband did mention this morning that when I got done eating my Bon Bons could I clean out the drawers in the coffee table and the side table in the living room. He says he wants to start fresh with his pool paperwork this year. Since when did he get so organized. But I am more than willing to help him with his work out of the goodness of my heart and for a few dollars here and there. This is all known as piddling. I stay busy all day, but its one of those things where everything I work on gets put away when Im done, and the results are hidden. I suppose Ill have to do something big to show that I am actually working on something all day. I keep saying I am going to tackle those kitchen cabinets. Now that I am getting real good with the chalk paint I might be ready. As soon as I finish writing this column I am going to go out and finish chalk painting an old rocker & foot stool and I have some neat ideas for them after I paint them. Its fun piddling all over the house (I know that this term sometimes has other meanings). I piddle on the dining room table. I piddle on my worktable in the basement, and I piddle all over the place in my workshop. So, if you are bored, contact me and we can piddle all over the placetogether. Sounds like fun. To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys. wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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