2016-01-14 St. Mary's County Times

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Hollywood On The Rise

Officials Say Development
Prospects Bring Challenges
IN CRIME
Child Dies in
Abuse Case
IN LOCAL
Tri-County Leaders Find

Consensus On Animal Shelter
IN EDUCATION
School System
Approves Health Audit
Photo by Frank Marquart
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IN LOCAL
We cant sit on the air conditioning
issue. You cant have them [the animals]
sitting in there in 105 degree heat.
- Calvert Commissioner Tom Hejl on the need

to move quickly for better conditions at the
Tri-County Animal Shelter
Masonic Lodge Installs New Officers
pg. 6
CONTENTS
Local News
Letters 12
Cops & Courts
13
Visit South County
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Obituaries 15
Feature 17
Building Bridges
pg. 18
Community 18
Library Calendar
19
Sports 23
Community Calendar
24
Church Directory
25
Entertainment 26
Hollywood On The Rise
pg. 17
Diversity, Unity, Ambition: MLK Day
pg. 21
Games 27
Classifieds
28
Business Directory
29
Contributing Writers
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Leaders Make Headway

On Animal Shelter
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
There are many issues facing the TriCounty Animal Shelter in Hughesville,
not the least of which are a lack of space
for wayward or lost animals and an
overworked staff, but one thing county
commissioners from all three Southern
Maryland jurisdictions can agree on is
that it needs better air conditioning.
There was consensus among the three
groups as they met Tuesday afternoon
in Prince Frederick to at least try to install more air conditioning in the facility; currently the air conditioning does
not extend to the kennel area where on
any given day there are as many as 160
dogs and cats housed at the shelter.
The shelter is 12,000 square feet in
size with a barn that can hold livestock
as well.
There is currently a plan to commission a $12,000 study to see what the best
air conditioning alternatives are but St.
Marys Commissioner Mike Hewitt
strongly opposed it.
A $12,000 study for a 12,000 squarefoot building sounds like a waste of
money, Hewitt said.
There were contractors who fitted
air conditioning to animal shelters that
could come up with a plan more quickly.
Charles Commissioner Ken Robinson
said the three groups had to act quickly
because summer is only a few short
months away.
Calvert Commissioner Tom Hejl
agreed.
We cant sit on the air conditioning
issue, Hejl said. You cant have them
[the animals] sitting in there in 105 degree heat.
The current plan presented by
Charles County animal control officials

would hire eight new staff members to
the shelter to boost those already working there at an estimated cost of about
$420,000.
Charles and St. Marys would pay an
equal share at $157,500 each, while Calvert would pay $105,000.
The plan also calls for a separate euthanasia room at a cost of $156,000.
The total costs of renovating the shelter under the current plan along with
additional staff would be $588,000. In
addition to the annual operating costs it
would be $1.39 million.
The staffing increases would not include a veterinarian, said Charles Animal Control Officer Greg Dicter since
a veterinarian would necessitate an entirely new room to be built.
Currently there is no veterinarian on
staff there, which prompted questions
from Calvert Commissioner Mike Hart.
Hart said having an animal doctor
there made sense to treat sick animals.
He also reiterated his call for a no-kill
animal shelter.
The number of animals taken in at the
shelter has steadily decreased the past
several years and so has the number of
euthanizations but they still remain in
the thousands in some cases.
I want a vet, I want to stop the killing and I want humane conditions,
Hart said.
Robinson agreed but said the process
to make just the planned improvements
to the shelter would be a slow one.
We should have a no kill shelter,
Robinson said. But we need to focus
on what we can do.
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Major Piece of
FDR Boulevard
Falling Into Place
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Commissioners of St. Marys County
awarded just over $4 million to an Upper
Marlboro-based construction company
Tuesday to begin construction of the first
phase of FDR Boulevard which has been on
the countys planning books for decades.
The first phase known as 1A, will be just
.46 miles and range from Kinnegad Drive
in the Hickory Hills Community to Chancellors Run Road; the next phase, called 1
B will run from the First Colony Shopping
Center to Rolling Road.
The third portion of the project, called 1C,
will link the two stretches of road together
in the middle.
Its been a long time, Im getting all happy, said Commissioner Todd Morgan after
hearing the presentation from procurement
specialist Randy Burns about the project finally coming to fruition.
Were getting there, Burns said.
The construction of FDR Boulevard is
one of the most anticipated and probably

most important new road construction projects in St. Marys County, designed to help
alleviate burgeoning traffic on Route 235
and provide easier access to businesses and
other amenities all along the Lexington Park
Development District from the oldest part
of down town to the northern portions of
California.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt asked when
motorists would finally be able to bypass
Route 235 entirely and take a turn off of
Chancellors Run Road and go directly to
Route 4, avoiding the countys busiest
intersection.
I would estimate two to three years, said
George Erichsen, public works chief. Each
sections construction will take about 12
months but with each of those there will be
some overlap.
The entire first phase of FDR Boulevard
construction is about $29 million.
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Bi-County
Transportation
Plan Up For Review
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A federally mandated long range
transportation plan between Calvert
and St. Marys County is now available for review and comment by citizens but the proposed plan proferred
by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has many of the same
transportation priorities long sought
here.
The MPO designation came as a result of 2010 census data that showed
the Chesapeake Ranch Estates in Calvert and much of the Lexington Park
Development District in St. Marys as
vital population hubs.
Still some elected leaders resisted
since they viewed it as another intrusion into local land use planning
authority.
The plan, dubbed Moving Forward
2040, has the replacement of the current Thomas Johnson Bridge from a
two-lane to a new four lane structure
as its top priority, with expansions and
improvement of Route 4 on either side
of the bridge in each county as highly
desirable projects as well.
Another key project is to create major interchange at the intersection of

Route 4 and Route 235 in St. Marys
County, which is the busiest intersection there.
The new bridge, which would be
constructed 70 to 140 feet south of the
existing span, is projected for completion sometime between the present
and 2027 at a cost of $510.4 million.
The four-lane widening of Route 4
in St. Marys County is set for completion all the way to Route 235 and
should be completed by 2023, according to the proposed plan, at cost of $88
million.
The interchange is projected to be
finished by 2028 at a cost of $232 million, the plan stated.
The widening of Route 4 on the
Calvert side up to the Patuxent Point
Parkway should come in at a far
smaller price tag of just $10.5 million.
The total cost of those four main
improvements comes to $841.4 million which the state has projected is
a reasonable expectation of available
funds, according to the report.
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Nominations Sought for

Woman of the Year and
Woman of Tomorrow Awards
Working to Form a More Perfect
Union: Honoring Women in
Public Service and Government
Nominations are now being accepted

for the 2016 Woman of the Year and 2016
Tomorrows Woman awards, sponsored
by the St. Marys County Commission for
Women. Winners will be announced and
nominees recognized at the Commissions
annual Womens History Month Banquet
on Wednesday, March 16, at the Southern
Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219
Airport Road, California, Maryland.
The Woman of the Year award is for
exemplary community service while the
Woman of Tomorrow award recognizes
a high school-aged, young woman for exemplary community service. Nominations
may be submitted for either award or both.
To request a nomination packet, visit the
Commissions website at www.co.saintmarys.md.us/voluntr/women.asp. You may
also email the commission at commission-
forwomen@stmarysmd.com or call 301475-4200, ext. *1680. Deadline for nomination submissions is Friday, Feb. 5.
Tickets to the March 16 banquet are $30
per person and includes dinner. Reservations must be made by March 8, 2016.
In addition to recognizing women in
the community, the banquet benefits the
Jane Hale Sypher Scholarship at the College of Southern Maryland and other educational endeavors within the community.
The scholarship supports a non-traditional
student who is a single parent or displaced
homemaker.
For more information contact Chairwoman Diane Danaher at 301-475-4200,
ext. *1680 or via email to commissionforwomen@stmarysmd.com.
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Masonic Lodge
Installs New Officers
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
responsibility of running the lodge from a business perspective, making sure the lodge is financially sound, reaching out to the community to
gain membership and training his officers.
Hart said in 2016 he will be working on new
and innovative ways to gain new members, he will
be working on getting old members to come back
and freshen up their knowledge with a rusty nail
degree, and he said he will do his best to grow the
Lodge from where it stands now.
If you would like to learn more about the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223, visit www.tjs223.com.
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21 to 23 statewide. This season
was established in 2015 to increase hunting opportunities.
Hunters reported taking 108 turkeys in the first-ever winter season last year.
Our states turkey population
is healthy and we were confident
that it could support a short winter hunting season, Wild Turkey
and Upland Game Bird Project Leader Bob Long said. We
heard many positive comments
following the first winter season,
so we fully anticipate and expect
even more hunters this year.
The bag limit is one turkey
of either sex. Hunters who took
a turkey in the 2015 fall season
may not harvest any in the winter. Hunting hours are one halfhour before sunrise to one halfhour after sunset. Weapons are
limited to shotguns loaded with a
number 4 shot or smaller. Crossbows or vertical bows are also
permitted.Harvest reporting requirementsare the same as other
turkey seasons. Hunters may
check in their harvestsvia phone

at 888-800-0121, online or with
a mobile device via the departments app.
Winter turkey hunting may
require different techniques than
those used in the spring. For example, hen calls and decoys will
be less attractive. Hunters should
consider using traditional fall
season tactics to attract winter
turkeys, such as locating food
sources, scattering a flock once
found and using assembly or
lost calls.
Complete regulations, checkin procedures and information
on public land hunting opportunities can be found online atdnr.
maryland.gov/huntersguideor in
the 2015-2016 Maryland Guide
to Hunting & Trapping. Citizens with questions may call the
Maryland Department of Natural
Resources Wildlife and Heritage
Service at 410-260-8540.
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The Open Installation of Officers is a Freemason ceremony that goes back to the earliest
days of the Masonic Fraternity and an event
that all new officers for hundreds of years have
experienced.
There are 102 lodges in Maryland and all of
the officers of these lodges change once a year
in January. On Monday, Jan. 11, the Thomas J.
Shryock Lodge #223 in Hollywood welcomed
13 officers into their new positions. The new
officers are Worshipful Master Mehl D. Hart,
Senior Warden Frank A. Marquart, Jr., Junior
Warden Jonathan Brand, Secretary Robert E.
Ulibarri, P.M., Treasurer John Hazuda, P.M.,
Senior Deacon Jeremy Deal, Junior Deacon
Robert B. Parsley, Senior Steward Traian
Vine, Junior Steward Edwin Labra, Marshal
Richard Williams, Chaplain John W. LeRoy, Sr.,
Tyler Dennis W. Leland, and Musician Kenneth
Sebra.
Among the audience of the ceremony were family members, past masters, masons of varying levels, and the Most Worshipful Grand Master Kenneth Wyvill.
Its always an honor to be able to be at the installation of officers of a Masonic Lodge because
it represents the harmonious transition of leadership from one man to another for the coming
year, said Wyvill.
The new Worshipful Master, essentially the
chief executive officer of the lodge, Hart, has the
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Proposed Expansion
of Mattapany Rural
Legacy Area Postponed
The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust

(PTLT) has postponed a request seeking Commissioner support for the expansion of the Mattapany Rural Legacy
Area boundaries. A public information
meeting was held on Jan. 6, 2016 with
over 100 people in attendance where the
proposal was discussed.
Postponing the request will allow additional time to solicit community input
and address property owner inquires
and concerns. Property owners who expressed interest in seeking a conservation easement in the proposed boundary
will be eligible to apply pending formal
approval of a boundary change. The
County will continue outreach efforts
over the next year, including conducting an additional public information
meeting.
Rural Legacy Areas are designated
by the State based on requests from land
trusts and local governments. Owners
of larger parcels located within a designated area are eligible to apply for a
conservation easement which restricts
development on their property in exchange for compensation. This allows
property owners to maintain ownership
of their land while ensuring that large
tracts of land will forever be rural in
nature. Applying for an easement is
voluntary.
There are two State-designated Rural Legacy Areas (RLA) in St. Marys
County. The Huntersville RLA is located in the northern end of the County.
The Mattapany RLA is located just below and surrounding Naval Air Station
Patuxent River. Both areas protect rich
farmland, forests, wetlands, historic
sites and wildlife habitat. Conservation within the RLAs provides water
quality benefits to the Chesapeake Bay

and the Saint Marys River watershed,
which has been described by the Smithsonian as the most beautiful and pristine estuary on the western side of the
Chesapeake Bay. Protection of property
in this Area also creates an open space
buffer to reduce residential and commercial encroachment on the Naval Air
Station. PTLTs proposed expansion of
the Mattapany RLA boundary is intended to limit future development in the
areas surrounding the Navys Webster
Field Annex.
Each year, property owners with sufficiently sized parcels in an RLA may
apply for a perpetual easement to be
placed on their property. The County
Commissioners review the Land Trusts
application on behalf of these property
owners and, if in favor, write a letter of
support.
The application, along with the Countys support letter, is submitted to the
Maryland Rural Legacy Board, which
considers applications once per year.
This years Rural Legacy application
is due Feb. 6. Although the proposed
expansion is being postponed, the Commissioners of St. Marys County will
consider an application from PTLT on
Jan. 26, 2016 for property owners within
the current Mattapany RLA boundary.
For more information about the Rural Legacy Program, contact Donna
Sasscer, Manager, St. Marys County
Department of Economic Development,
Agriculture and Seafood Division at
240-309-4021.
Press Release
Draft Long Range

Transportation
Plan Presented
45 Day Comment Period Now Open
The Calvert St. Marys Metropolitan

Planning Organization (C-SMMPO)
has presented a draft of the Long Range
Transportation Plan (LTRP).
The LRTP is the source of planning transportation investments for
the region for the next 25 years. The
plan prioritizes projects and programs
that can have short and long-term effects on daily commutes, transportation options, and quality of life in the
region. To view the LRTP go to http://
w w w.calver t-stmar ysmpo.com /156/
Long-Range-Transportation-Plan-LRTP
Citizen input on this plan is essential

to ensure transportation needs are accurately reflected within the MPO boundary and the region. The 45 day public
comment period will end on Feb. 22.
Citizens who have questions or comments should contact Ashley Renshaw,
Calvert-St. Marys
MPO Administrator at 301-475-4200 ext. *1505 or via
email to ashley.renshaw@stmarysmd.
com.
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Commander, Fleet Readiness Center To Focus

On Tools For Fleet Readiness On Feb. 2 At The
Southern Maryland Higher Education Center,
Sponsored By The Patuxent Partnership
Fleet Readiness Centers (FRC) strive to

deliver affordable aviation maintenance repair and overhaul products and services to
the Navy, Marine Corps and joint forces.
Rear Adm. Paul Sohl, Commander, Fleet
Readiness Centers; Dennis West, Deputy
Commander, FRC; Brig. Gen. Gregory Masiello, Assistant Commander for Logistics
and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0); and
Todd Balazs, AIR 6.0 Deputy Assistant
Commander; will brief on Key Enablers to
Fleet Readiness at The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) program, Feb. 2, 8:00 a.m., at
the Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center.
When Sohl became COMFRC, F/A-18
aircraft were nearly 50 percent out of reporting (OOR), meaning the fleet aircraft were
undergoing maintenance, either planned or
unplanned and not mission ready.
Several factors led to the high OOR percentage, however Sohl is focused on the collaborative efforts across the Naval Aviation
Enterprise (NAE) which continues to bring
that number down and deliver the aircraft
back to the fleet.
Things like additive manufacturing, cutting-edge technology using 3-D modeling
to create prototypes that are printed from

digital files; critical chain project management, a method of planning and managing
projects that emphasizes the resources (people, equipment, physical space) required to
execute project tasks; and the integrated
logistics support management system (ILSMS) tool all work together toward the
common goal of fleet readiness.
Sohl, West, Masiello and Balazs will
deliver a panel presentation aimed at increasing awareness of the above mentioned
tools to sustain naval aviation and increase
readiness.
TPP fosters collaboration and the sharing

of knowledge and expertise across a diverse
network including: educational institutions;
industry; local, state and federal governments; and TPP employees and members.
TPP also promotes STEM education and
workforce development within the local
community by hosting programs of interest to NAVAIR, NAWCAD and the broader
DoD community. Visit www.paxpartnership.org.
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Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce,

Pax Partnership and Maryland Department of
Commerce to Host Export Forum
The St. Marys County Department of Economic Development
(DED), along with the Maryland Department of Commerce, St.
Marys County Chamber of Commerce and The Patuxent Partnership, are teaming up to host a half-day training program focusing on the marketing and selling of products and services internationally. The Export Forum will be held Thursday, Jan. 21,
from 9:30 a.m. till noon in Building 2 of the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road in California.
Our local companies can be very competitive in the international market, said Chris Kaselemis, Economic Development
director. This Forum is designed to introduce companies to federal and state resources, grants and other financing opportunities
to support export sales, he explained.
Representatives of the U. S. Export Assistance Center, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Small Business Administration
Export Finance Division and others will be available to discuss
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to increase their international sales.
Growing St. Marys Countys footprint in international markets is one more way we can diversify the local economy, said
Commissioner President Randy Guy.
The Forum is intended for local business of all types, including
defense and non-defense companies and distributors of agriculture and seafood products. There is no cost to participate, however, registration is requested. To learn more about the Export
Forum, contact Robin Finnacom, deputy director, DED at 301475-4200, ext. *1407. To register to attend the Forum, contact
Dana Digregorio, Sr. Administrative Coordinator, via email at
dana.digregorio@stmarysmd.com or by phone by calling 301475-4200, ext. *1407.
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Social Media
Workshop for Farms
and Businesses
Get The Most Out Of Social

Media For Your Business
The Southern Maryland Agricultural

Development Commission (SMADC)
will host a Social Media Workshop Get
the most out of social media for your
business,for farms andother businesses
on Monday, Feb. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. in the lower level Meeting Room
at the Allbright Building, 205 Main St.,
Prince Frederick, located at the intersection of Main street and Duke street.
In todays online-focused world, its
important to have a defined, consistent
and responsive presence. SMADCs
Social Media Workshop offers farmers/
producers and business owners the opportunity to increase their knowledge of
social media and gain more insight on
how to reach their target audience and
effectively apply media tools for their
business goals.
The half-day workshop will be divided into two parts.Presenter Beth
Graeme, of Grambo Creative, will begin
with an overview of the top four media
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tools (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and

Google+,) exploring each platform from
a marketing standpoint. Topics include
use statistics, demographics, Search Engine Optimization, hashtags and blogs.
The secondhalf of the workshopwill
focus on creating a Facebook business
page; initialset up, how/when and what
to post and how to measure and track
progress. Time management and tactical planning will also be covered, plus
tips for free or low cost options for creating visuals and content. Participants
are encouraged to bring lap tops, pads,
smartphones, etc.
Registrationdeadline isFriday, Feb.
5. A fee of $20 includes refreshments,
lunch and materials. Register online at
the News and Announcements page at
www.smadc.com, or contact SMADC
staff at 301-274-1922, Ex. 1.
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
MD 5 (Point Lookout Road)
NOTICE TO AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS
The Maryland Department of Transportations State Highway Administration
(SHA) is searching for relatives of individuals buried in certain sections of the
cemetery at First Saints Community Church (also known as St. Pauls United
Methodist Church), located at 25550 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown,
Maryland, and depicted on a plat recorded in the Land Records of St. Marys
County, at book DBK Liber 233, Folio 244. In the 1800s this cemetery was
known as the Meeting House Hill Cemetery.
The SHA project at this location requires the reinterment of approximately five
(5) marked graves, containing the surname Brubacher, together with about
twenty (20) unmarked graves, all currently located within a new right of way
area depicted on the SHAs plat no. 60240.
To learn more about the upcoming MD 5 project, the public is invited to attend
a public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the
Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, 22733 Lawrence Avenue,
Leonardtown, MD 20650, 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (snow date is January 26,
2016 - if county public schools are closed or if the countys snow emergency
plan is in effect.)
Grave relocation is scheduled to begin in the fall of this year. If you have any
family members or know of anyone who may have family members buried
within approximately 50 feet of the sidewalk at this cemetery, please
contact:
Ms. Elizabeth de Mozenette
Maryland State Highway Administration
SHA District 5 Office Office of Real Estate
410 - 841 -1061 (direct line) / 800-331-5603 (toll-free)
EdeMozenette@sha.state.md.us
The publication of this Notice is pursuant to Section 10-402 of the Criminal
Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and the SHA will request
authorization for reinterment from the Office of the States Attorney for St.
Marys County.
Gregory C. Johnson, P.E.
State Highway Administrator
January 15, 2016

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Governor Larry Hogan

and First Lady Yumi
Hogan Celebrate
Korean-American Day
Governor Larry Hogan today
issued a statewide proclamation
declaring Wednesday, Jan. 13 Korean-American Day in Maryland.
The proclamation was presented to
Korean-American leaders at a ceremony today in acknowledgment
of the invaluable contributions of
the Korean-American community
to Maryland and the United States.
Korean-American Day is acknowledged yearly on Jan. 13, commemorating the day in 1903 when the
first Korean immigrants arrived
to America in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This year marks the 113th anniversary of their arrival.
The Korean-American community is incredibly important
to Maryland and to America as a
whole, said Governor Hogan. For
over a century they have added to
the richness and diversity of our
country, and our administration
remains committed to fostering a
vibrant, flourishing Korean-Amer-
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ican community here in Maryland. I am proud to call myself a

hanguk sahwi, or son-in-law to
the people of Korea.
As part of the celebration, Governor Hogan and First Lady Yumi
Hogan today hosted a reception for
members of the Korean-American
community, including Korean
Ambassador to the United States
Ahn Ho-Young, embassy representatives, and leaders in the KoreanAmerican community, at the State
House in Annapolis.
In May, Governor Hogan visited
Seoul, Korea, as part of a 12 day
economic development trade mission, and formed several partnerships to strengthen economic and
educational ties between South
Korea and Maryland.
View the official proclamation
here.
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Maryland Zoo Receives AZA

Quarter Century Award
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums
(AZA), the primary accrediting body for
top zoos and aquariums in the United States
since 1974, announced today the recipients
of the Associations Quarter Century Award.
Established in 2015, this new award acknowledges facilities that have maintained
AZA accreditation continuously for 25 years
or more, highlighting their commitment to
animal care, welfare, conservation, education, and more. The inaugural group of 119
awardees includes many facilities that have
successfully achieved AZA accreditation
well beyond the 25 year mark, including The
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
AZA is dedicated to ensuring that the
highest standards in the zoological profession are met, and this means that the accreditation process is therefore quite rigorous,
said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy.
The fact that these aquariums and zoos
have maintained continuous AZA accreditation for 25 years or more is an extraordinary
achievement that deserves to be celebrated.
We are incredibly proud of our status as
an AZA accredited zoo, said Don Hutchinson, president and CEO of The Maryland
Zoo. That we have met the rising standards
to maintain our accreditation since 1980 is
a huge feat. Over time zoos and aquariums
have grown to not only focus on animal welfare, but also on our commitment to education and conservation action. Together, we
are making a difference in todays world.
My Dreams
To be accredited, AZA-accredited facilities have completed a thorough review to

ensure that they meet and will continue to
meet rising standards, which include animal
care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and
aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years
in order to be members of the Association.
The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous on-site
inspection by a team of trained zoo and
aquarium professionals. The inspecting team
observes all aspects of the institutions operation, including animal care; keeper training; safety for visitors, staff and animals;
educational programs; conservation efforts;
veterinary programs; financial stability; risk
management; visitor services; and other areas. Finally, top officials are interviewed at
a formal hearing of AZAs independent Accreditation Commission, after which accreditation is granted, tabled, or denied. Any institution that is denied may reapply one year
after the Commissions decision is made.
Recipients of AZAs Quarter Century
Award will receive a plaque honoring their
achievement. The full list of facilities continuously accredited by AZA for 25 years or
more is available by request.
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Burglary
Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into
a garage on the 45000 block of Drayden
Road. Nothing appeared to be stolen.
CASE# 1441-16
Robbery
Deputies responded to Food Lion in
Leonardtown for the report of a robbery.
The victim reported being pushed from
behind while walking out of the Food
Lion. The suspect stole the victims purse
and then fled on foot. The case remains
under investigation. CASE# 1339-16
Burglary to Motor Vehicle
Unknown suspect(s) removed property
from a vehicle at the Used Car Factory in
Mechanicsville. CASE# 1523-16
Breaking and Entering to a Motor
Vehicle
Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into
a vehicle and stole property on the 45000
block of Indian Way in Lexington Park.
CASE# 1631-16
Burglary
Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a
residence and stole property on the 16000
block of Three Notch Road in Dameron.
CASE# 1666-16
Theft
Unknown suspect(s) stole property
from a vehicle on the 22000 block of
Three Notch Road in Lexington Park.
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As part of our continued effort to increase public awareness, the St. Marys
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(excluding weekends) report called Incident Briefs. The report contains selected
crimes, which are of interest to the residents of St. Marys County. Addresses
shown indicate blocks and not specific
locations. This report is not a comprehensive list of every police event in St.
Marys County during the stated time
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Note: The information contained in
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Human Trafficking
Awareness Event
Cornerstone Church of Lexington

Park and the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office will host a human trafficking
awareness event on January 22, 2016,
from 7 9 p.m. at Cornerstone Church,
23075 Town Creek Drive in Lexington
Park, MD. Human trafficking is a form
of modern-day slavery that involves the
illegal trade of people for exploitation or
commercial gain and represents one of
the most shameful violations of human
rights. In Maryland, human trafficking
is often overlooked, especially in the rural areas. However, its increasingly regular occurrence has St. Marys County
groups collaborating to bring awareness
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globally.
The event will help attendees spot the
signs of human trafficking in our community. Federal, state and county leaders will educate the public on national
activity and how demand works, Internet safety, local status reporting, as well
as child vulnerability and social safety
nets. The event will feature a special
guest, the Honorable Judge Michael
Stamm, who will discuss the impact
trafficking has had on the local foster
care system.
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Infant Dies In
Child Abuse Case
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
where the baby was placed

on life support, said the
extent of the babys injuA 7-month-old infant
ries, including severe brain
that doctors said had susswelling and retinal hemortained severe injuries as
agging, were not consistent
a result of being battered,
with such a fall.
died Jan. 8 while the man
[One doctors] opinion
who has been accused of
to a medical degree of cerabusing the child remains
tainty is the injuries were
incarcerated at the couninflicted and that this is
Bailey
ty detention center.
a case of a battered baby,
Nathan Alan Bailey,
police wrote in charging
30, of Mechanicsville, faces charges documents.
of first-degree assault, second-deIn a later interview with police
gree assault, first-degree child abuse Bailey admitted he knew he should
causing severe physical injury and have called for medical treatment for
child neglect.
the child earlier but did not.
According to court papers the
Bailey stalled in calling for help,
childs mother awoke in the early charging papers stated, even going
morning hours of Jan. 5 to go to next door to the parents of the childs
work, leaving the infant boy in Bai- mother and pouring a cup of coffee
leys care.
for himself.
By about 6 a.m. that morning BaiCourt papers also stated that mediley took the boy to his daycare pro- cal officials believed faster action on
vider, saying he believed something his part could have resulted in lesser
was wrong with the child, court pa- injury to the infant.
pers stated.
A grand jury is expected to be
Charging documents show that convened next month to hear the
Bailey said the child had fallen out facts in the case.
of bed, causing head trauma.
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes

and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Walter B. Lamb, 76
Walter B. Lamb, 76, of Lexington Park,
MD, passed away on Thursday, January 7,
2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Walter was born on April 3, 1939 in
Standardsville, VA to the late James Lamb
and Pearl Taylor.
On September 12, 1959, Walter married
his beloved wife, Nancy Carline Lamb.
Together they celebrated over 56 wonderful years together. Walter was a talented
carpenter and spent over 55 years in the
lumber and woodworking business. His
hobbies included hunting, horseback riding,
watching old western movies, gardening
and crabbing. His family was his pride and
joy and he enjoyed spending as much time
as possible with them, especially hunting
together and family vacations to Virginia
to visit other family members.
In addition to his wife, Walter is also survived by his children, Walter Allan Lamb
(Helen) of Mechanicsville, MD, Douglas
Keith Lamb, Sr. (Tammie) of Lusby, MD,
David Wayne Lamb (Vicky) of California, MD and Brenda Marie Lamb Gatton
of Lexington Park, MD; 17 grandchildren;
20 great grandchildren and many extended
family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son,
Jeffrey Frank Lamb and his siblings, Louis
Lamb, Bernard Lamb, Scott Lamb, Gloria
Lamb and Sue Bowie.
Family will receive friends for Walters
Life Celebration on Wednesday, January
13, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Graveside
Service will be celebrated by Pastor Arthur
Shepherd on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at
11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens,
22020 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills,
MD 20634.
Serving as pallbearers will be Walter Allan Lamb, David Wayne Lamb, Sr., David
Lamb, Jr. Thomas David Morgan, Timothy
Ignatius Gatton and Travis Michael Quade.
Condolences may be made to www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Dr. Julius A. Levay, 91

Dr. Julius A. Levay, 91, entered
into life eternal on
Friday, January 8,
2016 at his home
in St. Marys City,
MD. He was born in
Perth Amboy, New
Jersey on December
24, 1924 to Elizabeth Mitruska and Alex
Levay.
Hank as he was known in Maryland,
and Jus as he was known in New Jersey,
lived in Perth Amboy, NJ until December
of his senior year in high school when he
enlisted in the U.S. Navy, following the
attack on Pearl Harbor. He served as a
machinist mate stationed aboard the USS
Maryland from 1942-1946. He was involved in eleven combat engagements and
received the Victory Medal, American
Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal 7
Stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon 2 Stars, before being honorably
discharged.
neral service and burial will begin at baths, being sung to, standing up, his
Hank studied at Keystone Junior Col- 11:00am on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at walker, grabbing your hand to suck your
lege, Rutgers, Seton Hall and East Strouds- Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity thumb. He had a Grinch growl. He liked
burg State College graduating with a Church Rd, St. Marys City, MD 20686.
looking in the mirror at himself.
Bachelor of Science degree in Health and
Because the family is impacted by
Emmett is survived by his parents,
Physical Education. In 1961, he earned a Fragile-X Syndrome, they are kindly re- Christopher Sean Jameson and Kelly
Master of Arts degree in School Adminis- questing in lieu of flowers, that a small Faye Wilkins; brother, Caleb Andrew
tration and Supervision followed by a Doc- donation be made in Hanks memory to Wilkins; grandparents, Theodore Wade
torate degree in Secondary Administration the National Fragile X Foundation locat- Wilkins, Renee` Bateman, Shirley Sapp,
and Supervision from George Washington ed at 2100 M Street NW, Ste. 170, Box Tim Jameson; great grandparents, Roy
University in June 1966.
302, Washington, DC 20037-1233.
and Deidra Wilkins, Patricia & Archie
During his 31 years in education, Hank
Condolences may be made to www. Jameson, Raymond Sapp; aunts and
taught physical education, mathemat- brinsfieldfuneral.com.
uncles, Kimberly Jameson, Candi Jameics, chemistry, physics, and biology. He
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral son, Bryan Bateman, Theodore Wilkins,
taught middle school, high school, and for Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Jr. and many other relatives and friends.
the US Government. Upon leaving the
Family will receive friends for Emclassroom, he became the first assistant
metts
Life Celebration Visitation on
Emmett Brentley
principal in the St. Marys County PubFriday, January 15, 2016 from 9:00 AM
Wilkins, 7 months
lic School System (SMCPS), and did so
to 10:00 AM at Brinsfield-Echols Fuat Great Mills High School. There he
neral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch
Emmett Brentley
caught the eye of the attractive Home
Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A FuEconomics teacher, Nell Quirk. As the Wilkins, 7 months
neral Service will follow at 10:00 AM at
story goes, Nell would make breakfast old, of Charlotte
the Funeral Home. Interment will follow
before school then have her students de- Hall, MD died at
at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325
liver it to Hank. That set the stage for Childrens Hospital
Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD
Center in Washingtheir 62 year long marriage.
20650. Pallbearers will be: Theodore
In 1962 Hank opened Esperanza Ju- ton, D.C. on JanuWilkins, Jr. and Bryan Bateman. Menior HS and served for four years as the ary 8, 2016. Emmett
morial contributions may be made to:
schools first principal. In 1965, he be- was born on June 4,
https://www.gofundme.com/rmhz4mes.
came the first principal of Chopticon HS, 2015 to Christopher
Arrangements provided by Brinsfieldmanaging the first attempt at integrating Sean Jameson and Kelly Faye Wilkins Echols Funeral Home.
a school student body, faculty and staff. at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince
He also returned to Great Mills HS as Frederick, MD.
Emmett loved playing with his feet,
principal before becoming the Director
of Secondary Schools and Coordinator of Special Projects for
SMCPS.
Hank was active in sports
and in his younger days in New
Jersey, he was a semipro baseball player. He enjoyed coaching high school sports and was
varsity basketball coach at St.
Marys Junior College from
1958 61. Throughout his life
hed been active as a member,
committee member, chairman,
vice-president, and president in
two dozen professional and community organizations such as the
B.P.O. Elks, MD State Teachers
Association, MD Association of
Secondary School Principals,
George Washington University
Alumni Association and the
St. Marys County Teachers
Association.
He was an avid Redskin fan
for more than 60 years. He loved
St. Marys County and enjoyed
woodworking, home improvements, gardening, cooking out,
entertaining, and anything dealAn Independent Family-Owned Funeral Home
ing with living on the water.
Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years
He is preceded in death by his
wife, Nell Wells Quirk Levay. He
is survived by his daughter Ann
Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C.
Chaconas (Lou) of Louisville,
Funeral Director/President
Kentucky and son, John Levay of
Park Hall, Maryland; as well as
grandchildren Alex, Adam, and
Allegra Chaconas, Michael Levay, and his sister Evelyn Morris
of Morristown, New Jersey.
Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years
Visitation is on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 5:00pm to
41590 Fenwick Street P.O. Box 270 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
8:00pm with prayers beginning
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With Rezoning, Proposed

Development Hollywood
Coming of Age
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
For years Hollywood has been considered a small, quiet community but development has increased steadily over the
years and now local planners and leaders
say recent proposals to build or rezone
there make it a serious focus for growth.
County Commissioners recently rezoned a parcel of land along Mervell Dean
road from limited residential to mixed use
and the countys planning commission is
now considering a 48-lot subdivision on
Sandy Bottom Road and a major shopping
center further north at the intersection of
Route 235 and Sotterley Road.
Both projects have become controversial, with some Hollywood residents
protesting the subdivision and members
of the planning commission worried that
the shopping center project, with multiple
proposed access points including one directly onto Route 235, will increase danger at an already stressed intersection.
Access onto Route 235, which has long
been denied to many businesses may
proved to be a key issue in how Hollywood grows in the near future.
The function of Route 235 has
changed when I moved down here 50
years ago it was just a two lane road,
said Commissioner Mike Hewitt. But
now, people tend to drive faster than they
should there, so having multiple access
points onto Route 235 might not be the
safest idea.
Hewitt did acknowledge, however, that
being cut off from direct access to Route
235 had hurt businesses, especially in the
area of Mervell Dean Road.
Howard Thompson, chair of the county
planning commission and a lifelong Hollywood resident said things really began
to change in the community when it was

designated as a town center.
However, he said, the reality of Hollywood becoming a potential area for serious new growth may not have not have
been apparent to some residents.
As ever, the advent of public water and
sewer in certain portions of Hollywood
foretold the opening of new opportunities
that also brought growing pains.
I dont think the public grasped it,
Thompson told The County Times.
When you have sewage and water, that
means growth.
Thompson agreed that who gets access
onto Route 235 when Hollywood gets developed will be a central issue. The applicants for the Hollywood Commercial
Center, the Dean family, who want direct access to the main thoroughfare will
likely have to make serious concessions
in their construction plan if they want to
achieve their goal, in his opinion Thompson said.
If the applicant wants access to Route
235 they will likely have to give up some
land to have a safer access lane, Thompson said.
Hollywoods proximity to the Lexington Park Development District meant that
it was only a matter of time before growth
would move farther north.
Its here, Thompson said. You get
used to living in a small town but theres
only so much you can do in Lexington
Park.
Hollywood is getting bigger.
Despite the apparent increase in interest for Hollywood as a growth area and
its designation as a town center there is
as yet no active plan to guide the communitys growth.
The county is currently busy updating
the Lexington Park plan and is already
But now, people

tend to drive faster
than they should there,
so having multiple access
points onto 235 might
not be the safest idea.
looking to start promulgating a growth
plan for the Charlotte Hall area.
Bill Scarafia, the executive director of
the St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce, said the group has been pushing
for years to get some sort of small area
plan for all town and village centers here.
He warned that growth in Hollywood
could become haphazard without a plan in
place to govern it.
The aim of those plans, he said, would
be to use infrastructure like roads, water
and sewer provided by the government
to effectively accommodate and control
growth at the same time.
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Each area can have access to things

that are most appropriate for their situation, Scarafia said. Not everything is
appropriate for every community.
Right now, he said, the entire Hollywood community does not have the water
and sewer capacity to support heavy new
growth nor do its roads have the capacity
to accommodate more traffic.
Currently development in Hollywood is
left largely up to developers, he said, and
the burden of providing their own infrastructure can scuttle many projects.
Right now its a free-for-all, Scarafia
said. If your pockets are deep enough
you can build your own roads.
But if there is no plan its difficult for
people to plan their investments.
Hewitt said a plan would soon be necessary to deal with the growth coming to
Hollywood.
Its definitely getting to be its time,
Hewitt said.
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The County Times
Building Bridges
Southern Maryland Community Resources

By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Southern Maryland Community Resources is a new but already vital part of
the community.
Our purpose and our mission is to be
able to develop inclusive social and recreational programs for individuals that
have developmental differences, said
Bonnie Elward the Executive Director of
SMCR.
Although there are many events like
the Special Olympics and resources such
as the Arc of Southern Maryland and
Center for Life Enrichment, SMCR adds
another source of support.
It adds something else to the menu, if
you will, said Elward.
SMCR, a newly named 501(c)(3), started in Southern Maryland just a short 2.5
years ago on July 17, 2013. Elward wanted to do a white mass at the Saint Aloysius Church in Leonardtown to celebrate
equality, but realized they did not have
the community of persons with different abilities to celebrate with them. From
that, they started a ministry.
Potomac Community Resources in Potomac, Md. has been working with people
with disabilities for 20 years. They wanted to grow and spread their work so they
asked Elward, who was working with the
ministry at the time, to be the executive
Members of SMCR pose for a picture.
SMCRs Art to Heart Program.
director of SMCR and hire a board.

She graciously accepted.
Elward hired board members with impressive backgrounds ranging from a resource specialist from St. Marys County
Public Schools to the president of Bowhead Science and Technology. Some of
the board members are parents of disabled individuals, some work with them
by profession, and some eagerly learned
on the job.
The purpose of SMCR is not only to
create programs for individuals with
disabilities, of all backgrounds, but also
to build a bridge between them and the
community.
Many times, after an individual with a
disability goes through the school system
and they turn 21, programs drop, money
drops, and activities drop. SMCR wants
to fill that gap and help them connect
with the community at that vital time.
Its like when the kids get out of high
school they get dropped off and the programs just kind of stop and thats when
they need it more than anything. SMCR
gives them a chance to get exercise, to
be with their peers and gives them the
chance to have a normal life. It has helped
me socialize, too, said parent Julie McCarthy whose son Bryan, 23, is an active
participant with SMCR.
Currently, SMCR runs a few monthly
programs including movie night and
bowling night. These programs dont

just involve people with disabilities,
but people without. SMCR is building
that important bridge they hope will
bring a new way of life for the disabled
in the future.
It helps the community get used to
people with disabilities, said McCarthy. It warms my heart to see him interact with people.
Movie night is located at the Knights Rocco Aiello, a board member, works with
of Columbus Hall, which includes pop- participants of SMCR during his aquatic program.
corn, sodas, and sometimes pizza.
Bowling Night takes place at Esperanza Lanes. It was created by Rocco
Aiello, Coordinator for Adaptive Physical Education and Corollary Sports
for St. Marys County Public Schools,
who has been creating programs and
working with people with disabilities
for over 20 years. Bowling Night is $12
for two hours of bowling and shoes are
included.
Every other week, St. Marys Ryken
High School holds the Art to Heart program, which has classes in art, music,
dance, chorus, and theatre. 15 members of the program are students at the
school and 15 are from SMCR.
Dispersed throughout the month are
a variety of programs like cooking
classes, exercises programs, and workshops. Look to the calendar at www.
somdcr.org to follow their monthly
events.
Southern Maryland Community Resources is available to citizens of both
Calvert and Saint Marys County. Although most events do take place in
St. Marys, SMCR will be expanding Derrick Vansteinburg, 15, a regular at Bowling Night and
their programs to Calvert County in Aiellos aquatic program.
April. They will be offering the same
type of programs like cooking classes,
Photos by Frank Marquart
exercise classes, movie nights, a creIf you would like to donate to SMCR,
ative arts program, and bowling nights.
Elward has been working closely with visit their website and look for the donate now button on the left hand side of
members of the community to plan.
They hope to then expand into Charles the page.
If you would like to donate time,
County in the future.
On Jan. 23 they will be holding their SMCR needs all types of volunteers.
Winter Gathering in Solomons, which You can donate two to 20 hours of your
will feature a special performance by Ben time, anything that fits your schedule.
Connelly, and in April, they will be hold- They would love volunteers to create new
ing their Disability Awareness Workshop programs, help with administration, run
to help the Boy Scouts gain their disabil- different events, or give anything you
can offer. To volunteer, contact Elward at
ity awareness badge.
Coming up in August will be the larg- 301-997-8143.
est fundraiser and awareness event, a
crista@countytimes.net
dragon boat festival in Solomons.
Chef Loic Jaffres at SMCRs cooking class.
Bowling Night with SMCR.
Photos Provided by SMCR
In Our Community
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All three branches of the St. Computer Basics 4: Introduction
Marys County Library will be closed to Email
Leonardtown Library will hold a
on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance
of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All Computer Basics 4: Introduction to
branches will be open on Tuesday, Email on Monday, Jan. 25 from 2 to
Jan. 19 for regular business hours. 4 p.m. Participants will set up a perThe librarys website, www.stmalib. sonal email account and learn how
to compose an email. Explore variorg is always available!
ous email providers and the features
and tools they offer. Adult classes

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for veterans led by Vietnam veteran, 4 p.m. Participants will set up a perauthor, and College of Southern sonal email account and learn how
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Leonardtowns own Reverend Joe Orlando of

Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland Wins
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Orlando as a winner of the prestigious
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2016 for Wedding Officiant in Leonardtown, MD.
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excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. The esteemed awards are given to the top local
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categories, from wedding venues to wedding florists, based on their professional
achievements from the previous year.
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winners are determined solely based on
reviews from real newlyweds and their
experiences working with Creative Weddings of Southern Maryland, Rev. Joe
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distinguished for the quality, quantity,
consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past
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We are thrilled to celebrate such
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Diversity, Unity,
Ambition: MLK Day
In Our Community
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Its a NEW YEAR !

Give Your Home a NEW LOOK !
By Jess Maddox
Contributing Writer
Searching for a free, craft-filled, family friendly event this weekend? Annmarie Sculpture and Arts Center will be
hosting its annual MLK Days this Friday,
Jan. 15 through Monday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. In an effort to build a stronger community through diversity, unity,
and ambition, the event will feature three
art projects for visitors to participate in.
All activities are indoors and include a
window art project, an Act of Kindness
jar craft, and a communal coloring tent.
Create your own faux stained glass art
and add it to the community window display, which will remain through the winter months, to celebrate our communitys
diversity. According to Jaimie Jeffrey,
creator of MLK Days, the stained glass
activity provides an opportunity where
everyone can contribute to a piece of
artwork which is ever growing. Design
your own Act of Kindness jar and fill it
with positive resolutions and encouraging notes to celebrate ambition. Embrace
your inner child and celebrate unity in
the community coloring tent. The coloring tent will feature MLK-themed coloring pages for all ages, and will have
pillows, beanbags, and couches so you
can relax and meet some new friends.
Leisurely wander through Annmaries
sculpture garden for an art-filled win-
Submitted Photos From Annmarie Sculpture

Garden and Arts Center
ter walk, or take the young ones to their

playground. Want to see what goes on
behind the art? Experience Annmaries
Artists in Action as they demonstrate
their creative processes as they work.
Artists in Action provides regional artists with a retreat to focus on their art,
while creating a unique opportunity for
the community to interact with artists.
Join us during MLK Days to celebrate
our communitys diversity, unity, and
ambition! Donations are accepted, and
will go towards funding future community art projects at Annmarie Sculpture
and Arts Center. For more information,
visit www.annmariegarden.org or call
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School Board Approves

Health System Audit
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The countys Board of Education unanimously approved a plan Wednesday that
would bring in an outside auditor to ensure
that only eligble employees and their family
members can take part in the public schools
system health plan.
Currently the plan is extended to all employees and their immediate families up to
a certain age for those family members, said
Board Member Daniel Carney, and the audit
will check to see of there are family members
who are still using the program but are too old
to do so.
A little less than two years ago the school
system had a major problem with cost overruns of its health care system to the tune of
about $7 million, but Carney said that incident did not have any bearing on the boards
decision to seek out the auditors at Bolton
Partners.
The real reason, he said, was that state in-
vestigators with the Office of Legislative Audits had pressed for it.
Part of the legislative audit recommended
we have our health insurance reviewed, Carney said. It hadnt been reviewed in a while.
Its just prudent practice.
A letter from Bolton Partners to the school
board dated Nov. 20 of last year stated that
has many as 5 percent of dependents on a systems health plan are ineligible to be included.
With an average annual dependent cost of
$7,000 to $10,000 the savings add up quickly
when ineligible members are removed from
the plan, the letter stated.
The auditors cost per member removed
from the plan is $1,200 with a minimum
charge of $48,000.
If ineligible members are found to be on the
roles, Carney said they will be taken off.
Otherwise if there arent any will check of
that box for the audit and move on.
The Honorable Andrea Watkins

to be Keynote Speaker
at CSMs 17th Winter
Commencement
The College of Southern MaryCharles Regional Medical Center.)

land (CSM) will recognize candiCSMs winter commencement
dates for degrees and certificates
activities Jan. 21 will begin with
during its 17th Winter Commencea Nursing Recognition Ceremony
ment Jan. 21 at the La Plata Campus.
at 1 p.m. in the Physical Education
A keynote address will be provided
(PE) Center on the La Plata Camby The Honorable Andrea Watkins,
pus with a reception immediately
associate judge for District Court
following on the upper level of
of Maryland, District 4, Charles
the PE Center. The commenceCounty.
ment ceremony will begin at 6:30
Watkins
After graduating from Lackey
p.m. in the PE Center and tickets
High School, Watkins attended
are required. Ticketholders are enCSM, then Charles County Community couraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before
College, where she earned an Associates the ceremony begins. Doors will close when
degree in 1981. Watkins earned a Bachelors the procession begins, and guests without
degree in 1983 from Mount St. Marys Col- tickets or arriving after the doors close may
lege and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1986 from view the ceremony from the Fine Arts (FA)
the University of Maryland Francis King Center which will carry a live streaming
Carey School of Law.
broadcast. A reception immediately followAdmitted to the Maryland Bar in 1986, ing commencement will be in the Center for
Watkins began her law career as clerk to Business and Industry (BI), Chaney EnterThe Honorable George W. Bowling of the prises Conference Room BI-113.
Charles County Circuit Court. She served as
In the event of inclement weather, a decian associate in the firms of Reichelt, Nuss- sion will be announced and posted at www.
baum, Brown, Dukes and La Placa; Chap- csmd.edu if commencement activities will
man and Bowling; and John D. Hungerford, be held the following day, Jan. 22. GraduP.A. In 1996, Watkins was appointed as an ates and guests may also call the inclemassistant county attorney for Charles Coun- ent weather hotline at 301-369-1999 or
ty, followed by an appointment as master 800-650-4023.
(now magistrate) for domestic relations to
The safety of CSM students, guests and
the Circuit Court for Charles County in employees is of utmost importance. CSM
2007. Watkins was appointed as an associ- will conduct bag checks at commencement,
ate judge to the District Court of Maryland and all individuals may be subject to a bag
in Charles County in 2014.
check before entry. CSM Public Safety ofWatkins is a member of the Maryland ficials encourage guests to leave large secState Bar Association and the Charles ondary bags, diaper bags and backpacks in
County Bar Association where she serves as their vehicles or at home as these will be
judicial representative on the board of direc- subject to the bag check process at the door.
tors. She has previously served on the board
For information on commencement, visit
of directors for Hospice of Charles County, www.csmd.edu/commencement.
the Port Tobacco Players, and Civista Medical Center (now University of Maryland Press Release
Sports
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Potomac Gears for Busy 2016 Season

By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
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Southern Maryland's Potomac Speedway, entering the tracks 43rd season of

operation, has released its 2016 schedule. Eight different classes will see action on the finely manicured three-eights
mile oval this upcoming season with
their scheduled opener falling on March
25. Twenty-one race dates occupy the
Potomac schedule which is one of only
three Friday night facilities to operate in
the Mid-Atlantic region.
Late Models- Potomac's premiere division will see action 10-times during the
season, a two-race reduction from the
season prior. The ULMS (Ultimate Late
Model Series) will host their respective
first-ever event at Potomac on June 3 as
part of a four-race mini-series. The miniseries, tabbed the "Colonial Clash," will
start at Delaware's Georgetown Speedway on June 2 for a $4000 to win show,
June 3 at Potomac paying $5000, Saturday June 4 at Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway for a $15,000 to win event
and then the series finale will take place
at Winchester (Va) speedway on June 5
in a $5000 to win contest. The series will
also crown an overall champion of the series with a $5000 payoff. The World of
Outlaw's Dirt Late Model series will also

be back for the third straight year with a
$10,000 to win event falling on Friday
Aug. 12. Defending track champion Jason Covert looks for a third straight Potomac crown but will feel some pressure
from 2012 champion Kenny Moreland
who will have a brand new Rocket at his
disposal and perennial top-five point man
and 2015 runner-up, Dale Hollidge who
is the new pilot of Greg Gunter's equipment. Throw in a very dangerous Jamie
Lathroum (MasterSbilt no.6) and outside
contenders in Delaware's Amanda Whaley (Rocket no.4W) and Ross Robinson
(Rocket no.7R) which has the making of
another epic Potomac title fight.
Limited Late Models: A class that has
been plagued by weather the past twoseasons, has 11-shows inked this season.
Daryl Hills, the 2015 champion, is set
to defend his title in Ricky Lathroum's
Rocket no.55. While Hills is a legitimate
driver to repeat as champion, he will be
challenged for the crown by a slew of
drivers. David Williams, point runnerup and four-time winner last year will
be back with car owner Sommey Lacey.
2007 champion Derrick Quade looks to
rebound from a miserable 2015 campaign
with his Adams/Quade owned Rocket
no.23, 2013 champion Kyle Lear and his
self owned Rocket no.151 will be full

time with the Limited's after spending
much of 2015 with the late Models, and
2014 champion Tyler Emory looks to get
back into championship form with his
BRC Lazer no.46.
Crate Late Models: Flying under the
RUSH racing series banner the Crates
will see a significant jump in 2016. The
class ran just six point races last season
and that has been more than doubled as
13 shows, and a yet to be determined
RUSH tour race, will be contested. Ben
Bowie, the 2014-15 RUSH Crate champion at Potomac will be back to defend
his crown steering his Rocket no.17. Point
runner-up Darren Alvey, Darin Henderson, Jeff Pilkerton, Matt Tarbox and Reese Masiello all have equipment and talent to de-throne Bowie of the title. Throw
in veterans John Imler and Timmy Booth
and you have the recipe for quite a competitive season in this class that featured
five different winners in the seven races
run.
Support Classes: The Street Stocks will
be on hand for 19 of the 21 events. 2015
champion Mike Franklin has moved to
the Crates, so the title chase will be wide
open entering the season. Former champion Ed Pope Jr. will be back full-time
in the Streets piloting the Dale Reamy
owned no.56 and 2015 U-Car point

runner-up Jeremy Pilkerton will jump
to the the class as well. Veterans Mike
Latham, Troy Kassiris and Chuck Bowie
are all possible championship contenders as well. The ultra competitive Hobby
Stocks will appear in all 21 2016 events.
Jonathan Raley, the two-time and defending track champion, is primed for a third
straight crown. However, three-time
champion John Burch and three-time
2015 winner Greg Morgan will make it
tough for Raley to three-peat. The entry
level U-Car class will occupy 19 dates on
the schedule. With 2015 champion Corey
Swaim moving to the Hobby Stocks and
point runner-up Jeremy Pilkerton moving
on as well, five time 2015 winner Mikey
Latham is the favorite for the championship entering the season. Up and coming
drivers Jamie Marks, DJ Stotler and Brian Coe Jr. will give Latham a run for his
money. The Strictly Stocks will appear
14 times this season. All-time class win
leader Ed Pope Sr.(20) has never won a
title in the class and has to be considered
a favorite entering the season. Defending three time champion John Hardesty,
as well as former champions JJ Silvious,
Nabil Guffey and Ray Bucci will once
again make this quite an interesting class
indeed.
St. Marys county fifth graders Layne

Howe, Shaquan Mackall, and Jonathon
Gray, Cameron Roberson 4th Grade and
Lamar Roberson 6th grade were selected
and played in the Diamond Youth All
American All Star game on January 1, 2016
in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. All five
athletes played for the Pax River Raiders
during the fall 2015 season. To be selected,
these athletes had to prove that they both
excelled on and off the field. Each athlete
had to turn in report cards and/or progress
reports, highlight videos and resumes to
make the cut for this team. These athletes
continued success was driven by their hard
work during the pre and post season while
focusing on the importance of education in
the classroom and upholding an active, yet

healthy lifestyle.
According to Don Britt, CEO of Diamond Sports Group, this years competition had grown and these athletes competed
against 70 of the best 4th, 5th and 6th grade
athletes in the country. To be a diamond
you must shine like a Diamond on and off
the field, said Don. This All Star competition consisted of 3rd through 12th grade with
35 athletes per team. This game was video
streamed live on January 1, 2016 from Doug
Shaw Memorial Stadium in North Myrtle
Beach. Many players, coaches and families
cheered these boys on live from their living rooms. Roman, who his teammates call
Noodle called to congratulate Shaquan
and Layne on their victory. He said, I was

screaming at the TV just like I was there at
the game with you guys. Noodle played on
the offensive line this year with the Raiders
5th grade team and always supports his fellow Raiders.
During their games, all five athletes were
successful on their teams and held starting
positions within the Red Squads. Shaquan
Mackall, received an honorable mention
as the MVP on Defense. While the White
Squads held just as much talent,
our St. Marys county athletes led
their teams to victory. All players were selected to play again in
May of 2016 in Virginia Beach,
however all five are looking for-
ward to another 2016 New Years in Myrtle

Beach while continuing to train locally
during their off season. Congratulations
on your selection, your win, and hard work
during the 2015/2016 school year and 2015
football season. All athletes would like to
thank their local community, coaches and
parents for the hard work and support to get
these boys to Myrtle Beach.
Diamond Youth All American All Star Game

on January 1, 2016 in Myrtle Beach
Shaquan Mackall (RB/OLB), Middle Layne Howe (Center/Long Snapper), Left Jonathon Gray (Kicker)
Left: Cameron Roberson (LB/DE/RB)
Press Release
Right: Lamar Roberson (LB/DE)
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Community
Calendar
Month Long
Small Works Holiday Art Show
Artworks@7th (9100 Bay Ave., North
Beach)
As the Holiday season approaches,
once again the artists of Artworks@7th
have been busily preparing one-of-akind Small Works trinkets, stocking
stuffers, and other unique works of art
to help customers new and old celebrate the season and be a gift giving
superstar. This special show will run to
Jan. 17th. So come on out and peruse
the distinctive works of the Gallerys
creative and talented local artists you
might just find that something special
for friends, family, or even for yourself!
Gallery Hours are Thursday through
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you
can visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com or our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/Artworkat7th.
Angel Wings and Things
St. Michaels Church (16560 Three
Notch Rd., Ridge)
Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store
will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to
1 p.m., except holiday weekends. We
will also be open Saturday, Jan. 2 from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 3,
from 10am to 1pm. We have a huge selection of winter clothes, coats, shoes,
and so much more. We also have a
great baby room, kids toy room, and
tons of wonderful winter items. All
items are in terrific shape, and very
reasonably priced. We look forward to
having you visit us! For any questions,
please contact Marti Lloyd at St. Michaels School, at 301-872-5454.
Open Skate Nights
Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145
Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown)- every
Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Looking for an evening of roller skating fun? Well, strap on your skates and
bring your family and friends to Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown! For all ages, $5 per person.
Skates available for rental at $2.50 per
person or bring your own. For more
information, please call 301-475-4200
ext. 1800 or 1801.
Thursday, Jan. 14
Facchina Job Fair
Waldorf One Stop Career Center (175
Post Office Rd., Waldorf)- 9 a.m. to 1
p.m.
Interviews for Shop Supervisor and
Road Mechanic with Diesel Experience. To schedule an interview, call
Yvette Turner at 301-374-1150. Walk-ins
are welcome from 9 a.m. to noon.
Friday, Jan. 15
Baked Pork Tenderloin Dinner
American Legion Stallings Williams
Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach
Rd., Chesapeake Beach)- 5:30 to 7
p.m.
Chef Normas famous pork dish
(yum) is the main focus of this informal
dinner. Come to the lower level dining
room for a meal you wont forget. Cost
is $12 including side, salad, and beverage. For more information, call 301-
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855-6466. Public is welcome.

Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
Davis Community Center (2495 Davis
Rd., Waldorf)- 6 p.m.
This free event is open to all youth 8
through 13 years old. Pre-registration is
recommended at www.CharlesCountyParks.com. On-site registration will
begins at 6 p.m. with competition starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants must bring
proof of age. Awards will be presented
to all age group winners. Winners will
have the opportunity to move up to
district, regional, and state finals. For
more information on these events or
other activities offered by the Charles
County Department of Community
Services, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CS and www.facebook.
com/CharlesCountyParksRecreation,
or call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388.
7th Annual Southern Maryland
Jeopardy Tournament
Great Mills High School (21130 Great
Mills Rd., Great Mills)- 6:30 to 9 p.m.
The GMHS Engineering club hosts
this unique fundraiser that features a
student tournament followed by an
adult tournament. Interested contestants should contact Allen Skinner at
caskinner@smcps.org. The cost of admission is $5 to be part of the studio
audience. All proceeds for the event
benefit the Great Mills High School
Engineering Club. This year club members are attending the Global Student
Energy Summit in Iceland over spring
break and our Botball Robotics teams
are participating in the 2016 International Botball Tournament in Florida
this summer. We use funds for registration fees, for purchasing equipment
and to pay for travel and lodging.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Craft Guild Shop
26005 Pt. Lookout Rd. (Rt. 5, MD Antique Ctr.,) Leonardtown- 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Out with the old and in with the new.
You are invited to stop by and see what
we have to offer. Shop from a wide
variety of unique, handmade items.
For additional information, please call
301-997-1644.
Sunday, Jan. 17
Craft Guild Shop
26005 Pt. Lookout Rd. (Rt. 5, MD Antique Ctr.,) Leonardtown- 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Out with the old and in with the new.
You are invited to stop by and see what
we have to offer. Shop from a wide
variety of unique, handmade items.
For additional information, please call
301-997-1644.
Breakfast
at
Fleet
Reserve
Association
21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington
Park- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)
Breakfast is open to the public. Menu
includes your choice of: eggs or eggbeaters, bacon, ham, sausage or spam;
hash browns, grits, toast, pancakes;
juice and coffee all for $7 per person.
SOS, sausage gravy or chipped beef
gravy, and a biscuit are also available
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
for a small additional cost. This helps

to support the Fleet Reserve Association in their community efforts with
Scouts, ACTS, and other charities in
our community.
American Legion Turkey Shoot
Bid Foot Trap Club (Just off of Pin
Cushion Rd., Loveville)- 11:30 a.m. to
2 p.m.
Turkey Shoot for meats and cash.
12 gauge with .675 choke and 36 inch
max barrel. Bring your family and tailgate. Plenty of parking. New faces always welcome. Shoot starts at 1 p.m.
For
more
information,
call
301-274-3522.
Texas Holdem Bounty Game (IMHD)
Indian Head Moose Lodge (11 Town
St., Indian Head)- 1 p.m.
Open to public. Registration from
noon to 1 p.m. $100 buy-in ($50 prize
plus 10 charity plus 25 bounty plus 5
bad beat.) $10 fifty-fifty (split fifty-fifty
with prize fund) equals 5,000 extra
chips.
No add-ons or rebuys. Late players
accepted through first three rounds.
30 minute blinds for first three levels
then 20 minute blinds. Break after every three rounds. For more information,
call John at 240-286-5260.
The Lure of Sea Glass
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 2 p.m.
Beat the winter blues and see Richard LaMotte, recognized sea glass
expert, author, and collector extraordinaire. Presenting his newest book,
The Lure of Sea Glass, LaMotte will
detail the role of sea glass in our past,
present and future. A book signing will
follow the presentation. Sunday Conversations are FREE events. Bring your
favorite piece of sea glass and discover
a bit of its history. For more information,
contact Maureen Baughman, Store
Manager at 410-326-2750 or email
baughmmp@co.cal.md.us.
January Blues Concert
St. Pauls Episcopal Church (25 Church
St., Prince Frederick)- 2:30 p.m.
An annual concert in celebration
of the diversity and beauty of the human spirit in honor of Dr. Martin Luther
Kings birthday. Experience the power
of music and poetry to take us from the
blues of our suffering to a celebration
of joy and love. Performed by young
and old, black and white, male and
female, all walks of life. Free concert.
Donations collected will support the
Heartfelt backpack nutrition outreach
program. For more information, please
call the church office at 410-535-2897.
Chesapeake Community Chorus
Practice
North Beach Union Church (8912
Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 4 to
6 p.m.
The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus that raises
funds for local charities, is looking to
add singers to the chorus. No auditions
are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email him at
lbrown9601@verizon.net. Come join us
at our practice session.
Monday, Jan. 18
Schools Out Day Camp: Totally Terrific Trees
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 9
a.m. to 3p.m.
For grades K through 5. Member
cost is $35, nonmember cost is $40.
Branch out with us as we learn all
about trees and identify them in the
winter landscape! Lets examine trees
in famous masterpieces and create our
own artsy forest! Pack a lunch, dress
for a mess (and a short time outdoors!)
and join us for this terrific tree exploration! Registration required. To register,
call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast
18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Marys City- 9
a.m.
Keynote Address by Major General
Linda Singh. Singh serves as the 29th
adjunct general of Maryland and is
the first African-American to hold this
position. As adjunct general, Singh is
responsible for the daily operations of
the Maryland Military Department. A
full breakfast ($10 at the door) will be
served starting at 6 a.m.; the program
(free) begins at 8 a.m. Early arrival is
recommended as space is limited;
advanced registration is not required.
For more information, contact events@
smcm.edu or call 240-895-4310.
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Steak Night
Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach
Rd., Chesapeake Beach)- 5:30 to 7
p.m.
Particular about your steak? At the
Post 206, you order it directly from the
grill-master and you get what you order.
The $15 price tag includes sides, salad,
beverage, and roll. Public welcome. For
information, call 301-855-6466.
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
American Legion Auxiliary Stallings
Williams Post 206 (Post Building 3330,
Chesapeake Beach Rd. E, Chesapeake
Beach)- 7 to 8 p.m.
Want your voice heard? All members
of the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged
to attend the general meeting. Inquiries
should go to President Marcellas at
301-399-7995.
Southern Maryland Real Estate Investors Group
Custom Kitchens (6750 Crain Hwy., La
Plata)- 7 to 9 p.m.
Our mission is to educate and do
business with those in the community
who are interested in real estate investing. Southern Marylands only Real Estate Investing Association/Group. We
have one speaker per meeting, however we do not sell from the front of the
room. No sales pitches here! Our meetings are for networking and are free of
charge!
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Master Gardener Basic Training
Class
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with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
St. Marys Agricultural Service Center (Leonardtown)- 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Are you interested in horticulture and
serving your community? The University of Maryland Extension-St. Marys
Master Gardener program helps educate Maryland residents about effective
and sustainable horticultural practices
that build healthy gardens, landscapes,
and communities. The program will run
on most Wednesday evenings through
April 20. The Master Gardener Program
is sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension, College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources.
to 11 a.m.
SMART Medicine is a local campaign designed to generate awareness
for the rising issue of opioid misuse and
abuse in addition to providing information and resources regarding the safe
management and disposal of prescription medications. Please join the St.
Marys County Department of Aging
and Human Services as we share our
knowledge and resources to ensure
that prescription medication is used
only to help, not harm. To learn more,
contact MaryEllen Kraese at 301-4754200 ext. *1681.
Uppity Women of the Bible

Middleham and St. Peters Parish
(10210 H G Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 7 to
8 p.m.
A three week study. The study will focus on the Book of Esther. Featured on
DVD, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe will assist
us in a lively and thoughtful exploration
of the Book of Esther, a story set in an
exotic Persian kingdom complete with
a dim-witted king, a defiant queen, an
egotistical lieutenant, and a loyal uncle.
The book is a fascinating study of power, corruption, violence, and courage.
Can the beautiful and courageous Esther avert disaster for her people? Each
Wednesday evening begins with an optional pot-luck supper at 6:15 p.m. All
are welcome, you do not need to be a
parishioner.
Beach Sarong Craft

Northern Senior Activity Center (29655
Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall.)- 1:30
p.m.
Dress up your favorite summertime
apparel with this bohemian-styled
beach sarong with no sewing skills
required! Learn to use a seam ripper
to create fringe and use knots to create a decorative pattern. Sarongs can
be made long or short, your choice
as plenty of material is provided. Use
them at the beach or in early spring as
an earth-toned shawl that will go with
everything. The cost of the class is $8
and will include all materials, tools, and
instruction. For more information call
301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Thursday, Jan. 21
SMART Medicine
Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905
Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills)- 10
Gutbuster Cheesesteaks
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd,
California)- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious Gutbuster Philly-Style Cheese
Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a
hoagie roll with your choice of cheese
and grilled veggies, and served with

American Fries for only $8. Choose
from Chicken or Steak. Eat here or take
one to go. This event is open to the
public.
Bingo Night
Harry White Wilmer American Legion
Post 82 (6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 7
to 10 p.m.
Smoke-free Bingo Thursdays with
early birds beginning at 7 p.m. Doors
open at 6 p.m. For more information,
call 301-934-8221. Public welcome.
Friday, Jan. 22
Brendas Meatloaf Dinner
Post 206 (Post Building 3330, Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach)5:30 to 7 p.m.
Brenda will serve up her famous
meatloaf with sides, salad, rolls, and
beverage included in the $12 price tag.
Hosted for the benefit of the Southern
Maryland District Children and Youth
Program. For more information, call
301-855-6466.
Open Mic
Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach
Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 7 to 10 p.m.
The Southern Maryland Traditional
Music and Dance HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will sponsor an Open Mic. This
is a great event with many varieties of
music and lots of friendship, so if you
havent been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The
doors open at 7 p.m. and the music
starts at 7:30 p.m.. The admission fee
25
Calendar
for this event is only $7, and performers

are admitted free. Light refreshments
will be provided (donations are suggested.) For additional information, or
to sign up to perform, please contact
John Garner at garner@wildblue.net or
call John at 301-904-4987.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Pottery in a Hurry
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
For ages 16 and up. Member cost
is $125, nonmember cost is $135. This
fast paced class is designed to introduce people to all aspects of making
pottery. Attendees will learn to use the
potters wheel and make four to six
pieces of pottery, then return the next
day to glaze them. No experience necessary! Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.
org. Two class series.
Seafood Feast
St. Pauls Parish (Baden) (13500 Baden
Westwood Rd., Brandywine)- 4 to 8
p.m.
Catered by Thompsons Seafood.
Steamed shrimp, fried oysters, baked
haddock, fried chicken, potato salad,
coleslaw, green beans, hushpuppies.
Pay $25 in advance for adults, $30 at
the door. Children 7 to 12 years old
are $10. Children 6 and under are free.
For reservations/information, call Wanda at 301-888-9217 or Mary Jane at
301-579-2230.
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

METHODIST CHURCH
Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2500
Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor

Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
All of our services are traditional.
Child care is provided.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com
St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh

St. George Church:
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier Chapel:
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
19199 St. George Church Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

301-994-0607 www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org
BAPTIST CHURCH
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH
CATHOLIC
Victory Baptist Church
Grace Chapel Ministry
301-884-8503
Teaching The Bible Without Compromise
29855 Eldorado Farm rd

CharlottE hall, md 20659
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sun schOOl, all ages...............10:00
sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00
sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00
ProClaiming thE ChangElEss

word in a Changing world.
Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches
Sunday Worship 8 A.M.

Sunday School 9:15 A.M.
Blended Worship 10:30 A.M.
Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M.
Tuesday Youth Group 7 P.M.
American Heritage Girls
1st & 3rd Thursday 7 P.M.
Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder

Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts
Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts
You are invited to worship with us.
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We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238

39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
301-884-3504 Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com
www.gracechapelsomd.org/faith
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Jesus saves
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention

8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday School (all ages)

Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8

PO Box 1260
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
Church Schedule
Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m
Greetings from the Bible Temple Church

family in Mechanicsville Maryland.
Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in
this life it is important to have strong and
healthy relationships
1.A relationship with Christ
2. A personal relationship with
family and friends
Through these relationships, we develop
the characteristics of love, understanding
and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ.
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3).
We invite you to experience the change

the transformation with us. Just bring
your heart and God will supply the rest.
Come grow with us in a place,
Where the Word Reaches the Heart!
Everyone is Welcome!
Leadership: Pastor Joseph and
First Lady Marilyn Young
Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM
Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM
Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM
Address: 29050 New Market Village Road,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org
Phone number: 301-374-9110
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Exhibit Extension
Announcement!
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Solomons, Md. is excited to announce
the extension through March 6, 2016 of When
Thoughts Become Art, the art of John A.
Schaffner and J. Luray Schaffner. The wonderful show is placed upstairs, in the Mezzanine Gallery of the Murray Arts Building.
This dynamic Southern Maryland artistic couple, John and Luray Schaffner met
at the Columbus College of Art and Design
(CCAD) in Columbus, Ohio in 1958. John
was two years ahead of Luray but after they
both graduated they were married in 1962 and
have been creating art ever since. The Schaffners are celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary this past year and still very prolific
in creating work. John creating mostly wood
sculptures, Luray, creating mixed media collages. Both work in the abstract style and one
can see the influence of CCAD in their work.
They even surprise each other sometimes with
designs and color that resemble one another
even though they have separate studios apart
from each other.
About Annmarie Garden

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic
Solomons, Md., on the Chesapeake Bay. The
sculpture garden features a walking path that
meanders through the forest past permanent
and loaned sculpture, including more than
35 works of art on loan from the Smithsonian
Institution and the National Gallery of Art.
Annmarie Garden also presents a variety of
award-winning special events, gallery shows,
and engaging public art programs. Annmarie
Gardens Studio School offers creative classes
for all ages and abilities taught by a talented
faculty. Annmarie Garden is conveniently located just off Route 2-4, on Dowell Road in
Solomons, Md.; open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily;
the Murray Arts Building and Gift Shop are
open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. To learn more, visit
www.annmariegarden.org.
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Thursday, Jan. 14
Gretchen Richies Jazz Cabaret
Songs of Sinatra
Caf des Artistes (41655
Fenwick Street-On-the-Square,
Leonardtown)- 6 to 9 p.m.
Mike Damron
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.
Original Music Spotlight Series:
Feat. Sam Grow
The Lime Lounge (22608 Three
Notch Rd., Lexington Park)7 p.m.
Dry Hopping Your Own Beer
The Lounge at Bollywood (22576
MacArthur Blvd., California)
Friday, Jan. 15
Swamp Candy
Dowell)- 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Band Forte
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371
Southern Maryland Blvd.,
Dunkirk)
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Local
DJ Mitch aka DJ Ragebox

Saturday, Jan. 16
Night of Reggae Music
Sunday, Jan. 17
John Shaw
Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point
Rd., Piney Point)- 11 a.m. to 1
p.m.
Monday, Jan. 18
Pizza and Pint Night
Dowell)- 4 p.m.
Team Trivia
Dowell)- 7 p.m.
Makhni Monday
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Burger and Pint Night
Dowell)- 4 p.m.
Trivia Night with Cash Prizes
MacArthur Blvd., California)6:30 p.m.
Team Feud
Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Open Mic Night
Dowell)- 6 p.m.
Free Latin Dance Classes
MacArthur Blvd., California)7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Live Music by Michael Damron
and Guest
MacArthur Blvd., California)- 7 to
10 p.m.
The St. Marys County Times is always looking

for more local talent to feature! To submit art
or band information for our entertainment
section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.
When you spend local, youre helping

to support families in our community!
A Friendly Reminder From The County Times of St. Marys & Calvert
Please submit calendar listings

by noon on the Tuesday prior to
our Thursday publication.
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1. Color properties
5. Arabian greeting
10. Frozen spike
12. Levels
14. Tear down social stiffness
16. Rapper Hammers initials
18. Midway between E and SE
19. Shooting marble
20. Edward __, British
composer
22. Largest English dictionary
(abbr.)
23. Cygnus brightest star
25. Goidelic language of Ireland
26. Midway between N and NE
27. Auditory organ
28. Last month (abbr.)
30. Indicated horsepower (abbr.)
31. Mediation council
33. Aussie crocodile hunter
35. Sylvan deity
37. Clears or tidies
38. In a way, emerges
40. Whimper
41. G. Gershwins brother
42. Begetter
44. Seated
45. Old world, new
48. Girls
50. Song of triumph
52. A covering for the head
53. Attack
55. Norwegian krone
56. Coach Parseghian
57. No good
58. Task that is simple
63. A way to move on
65. In a way, advanced
66. Loses weight
67. Shift sails
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2. Fiddler crabs
3. Cervid
4. Gundog
5. Gushed forth
6. Caliph
7. Shoe cord
8. Give extreme unction to
9. Of I
10. A Dolls House author
11. Documents certifying
authority
13. Drunk
15. Principal ethnic group
of China
17. Crinkled fabrics
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18. Longest division of

geological time
21. Pancake
23. Small pat
24. A garden plot
27. Strayed
29. Surgical instrument
32. No. French river
34. Modern
35. Now called Ho Chi
Minh City
36. Set into a specific format
39. Exhaust
40. Individual
43. Moves rhythmically
to music
44. D. Lamour Road picture
costume
46. Having earlike appendages
47. Certified public accountant
49. Outermost part of a flower
51. Supplement with difficulty
54. Plains Indian tent (alt. sp.)
59. Electronic warfare-support
measures
60. Displaying a fairylike
aspect
61. Taxi
62. They _
64. Syrian pound
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Programs and Activities
Brain.e.ology
Brain-e-ology is designed to dispel the limiting myths of memory
loss and aging, give participants a
better understanding of how their
brain works, and tools to incorporate brain fitness activities into their
daily lives and create open minds.
More than 90 percent of participants report that they feel like they
have more control over future memory loss after taking this program.
The program is held at the Garvey
Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, Jan. 19 to March 1, 11 a.m. to
noon. Class size is limited so register early; this program is free of
charge. To make reservations, call
301-475-4200, ext. *1050.
AARP Safe-Driving Course
AARP will offer their popular
Driver Safety Course at the Loffler
Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This program has been updated
for todays driving techniques and
now includes emphasis on roundabouts, pavement markings, stopsign compliance, red-light running,
and safety issues such as speeding, seat belt and turn signal use.
The cost is $15 for AARP members,
$20 for non-members, payable to
AARP on the day of class. Preregistration is required and can be
accomplished by calling 301-7375670, ext. 1658. There will be an
hour break for lunch. If you wish to
order a lunch from the center the
cost is $6 if you are under 60 and
by donation for those 60+ years
of age. Lunch can be ordered at
the same time you register for the
class.
SMART Medicine Presentation
at Loffler
SMART Medicine is a local campaign designated to generate
awareness of the rising misuse of

opiates. This presentation also provides information and resources
regarding the safe management
and disposal of prescription medications. On Thursday, Jan. 21, at
10 a.m. a spokesperson will be at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center to
discuss these topics. To sign up, or
for more information, call Maryellen Kraese at 301-475-4200, ext.
*1681.
Beach Sarong Craft
Dress up your favorite summertime apparel with a hand-made
bohemian-styled beach sarong
with no sewing skills required! The
Northern Senior Activity Center
will have a Beach Sarong Craft on
Thursday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. Learn to
use a seam ripper to create fringe
and use knots to create a decorative pattern. Sarongs can be made
long or short, your choice as plenty of material is provided. And its
not just for the beach! Use in early
spring as an earth-toned shawl that
will go with everything. Cost is $8
and includes all materials, tools,
and instruction. For more information, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Beginners Zentangle Class
The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a Foundations
for Zentangle class on Monday,
Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. Zentangle is a
meditative art form that provides
a beautiful, creative outlet and is
also relaxing. Discover limitless
creativity and connect to your inner
peace. This class is for everyone 50
years of age and older regardless
of artistic experience or ability. The
cost of the workshop is $5 and will
include all materials and instruction
by certified Zentangle teacher Jill
Smithson. Advanced signup required with class fee. For more in-
fo r m a t i o n,
call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized, award-winning
time-tested program for people
over 60 designed to help manage
falls and increase activity levels.
In this class at the Garvey Senior
Activity Center on Mondays, Jan.
25 to March 21 (no class Feb. 15),
from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. participants
will learn to:
View falls and fear of falls as
controllable
Set realistic goals for increasing
activity
Make changes to reduce falls at
home
Exercise to increase strength and
balance
Classes are led by two trained
coaches in the Matter of Balance
program. Class format is mostly
lecture/discussion with approximately 30 minutes of exercise each
session. All materials are provided.
To sign up for the course, call 301475-4200, ext. *1050. Space is limited so sign up early.
Beginners
Piano/Keyboard
Class
Dr. Robert L. Jefferson, the author of the How to Play Gospel
book series and a leading expert
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out his website at Jeffersonprsents.com) will again offer beginner piano/keyboard classes at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center starting Tuesday, Jan. 26 and continuing through March 8 (no class on
Feb. 23). The cost for the lessons
is $100 for 6 sessions and includes
instruction, texts and corresponding cd. Additionally, you will need
to invest in an inexpensive keyboard ($50 to $100+ available at lo-
cal stores and online). Payment for

the lessons can be made directly
to Dr. Jefferson on the first day of
class. Pre-registration is required
by Jan. 20. For questions or to sign
up, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Polynesian Paradise Luau
Nothing beats the winter blues
like a summertime luau! The Northern Senior Activity Center invites
you to our Polynesian Luau on Friday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy DJ Mean Gene dishing out
some tubular tuneage and party fun
with a hula-hoop contest, dancing,
Tackiest Tourist contest, a Polynesian dancing demonstration and
lesson, and so much more! Lunch
will be roast pork, gravy, mashed
sweet potatoes, broccoli, whole
wheat dinner roll, assorted beverages, and ambrosia fruit salad for
dessert. Tickets are $8, available
while supplies last. Payment is
due at signup. For more information, call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Mahalo!
Storytelling with Toastmasters
The Park Place Toastmasters
will host a storytelling group at the
Loffler Senior Activity Center on
Jan. 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This
is an opportunity to tell your favorite story about your life or whatever
other topic you choose. You will
have 10 minutes of undivided attention to entertain everyone with your
tale. Make people laugh or cry; just
share what you want to say. This is
also an opportunity to learn about
Toastmasters International and
what they do to help people overcome one of lifes greatest fearspublic speaking. To register, call
301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by
the front desk.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
George Smoot, Bigamist?

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
In the fall of 1876 a woman arrived in
Leonardtown seeking the whereabouts of
George Smoot. How much she told people
is not known, but it wouldnt be long before they knew the reason for her visit. She
claimed she was the wife of George Smoot.
The problem was that George had married
Otillia Martina Otie Morgan on November 26, 1872.
Smoot came to St. Marys County as an
employee of the Southern Maryland Railroad. The marriage may or may not have
happened if Oties parents had been alive.
Her mother, Mary S. (Brown) Morgan died
August 22, 1867 and her father, George H.
Morgan died April 10, 1870. George Smoot
was a stranger and appeared to have very

little while Oties family was wealthy.
Her father was a man of position and
power. At the time of the 1860 census he
was shown as having $34,600 in real estate
and $23,000 in personal estate. He served
twice in the Maryland Legislature; Judge of
the Orphans Court; Postmaster at Chaptico; Co-Editor of The Beacon; and the first
Postmaster of the Morganza post office. In
1859 he and his wife donated the land to
build St. Josephs RCC at Morganza.
A Washington Bigamist in a Maryland
Jail. George L. Smoot, of this city, went to
Leonardtown, Md. in 1873 as an employee
of the Southern Maryland railroad, and
there, against the wishes of her friends,
married Miss Otie Morgan, a reputed heiress, and by her has two children. Last fall
he was visited by a
woman who claimed
to be his wife, he having married her in the
city of Philadelphia in October 1862. Smoot
was presented by the grand jury for bigamy,
arrested and is in the jail at Leonardtown
awaiting his trial, for the feeling of indignation is so great that he cannot procure
bail. (Baltimore Sun, April 14, 1877).
Leonardtown, Md. May 1, 1877. The
Trial of George W. Smoot, now of this county, for bigamywas concluded on Saturday,
the jury unable to agree to a verdict7 for
conviction and 5 for acquittal. Margaret
Smoot, formerly Margaret Dow, was the
main witness for the state. She testified she
was married to Smoot in August, 1865, in
the Trinity Church, Jersey City, New JerseyShe produced a marriage license and
the records of the courts of New Jersey and

referred to as support of her evidence. [She]
also produced a number of letters written
by Smoot while in the Indian Territory that
if she wanted a divorce from him, he would
consent to it, and if the papers were sent to
him, he would sign them. (Baltimore Sun,
May 3, 1877).
George Smoots second trial for bigamy
at Leonardtown, Md. ended by a verdict of
not guilty. (Baltimore Sun, September 24,
1877).
The Smoots moved to Washington, D.C.
shortly after 1880 where George died May
26, 1897. Otie died June 16, 1909. They are
both buried in the cemetery of St. John the
Evangelist Catholic Church in Forest Glen
(Montgomery County), MD.
Wanderings
of an Aimless Mind
In The Good
Old Days
By Shelby Opperman
Contributing Writer
You always hear the saying:
Things were so much better
(cheaper, safer) in the good old
days. I guess some things probably were. Items were definitely
cheaper, but that is simple economics and the fact that nothing
stays the same for an extended
length of time. Whomever it was
in history who asked for the first
raise was the catalyst for the the
wage/price spiral theory. When
wages go up the company has
to pay their employees more
and thus raise the prices of their
goods and/or services to continue to make a profit and pay
their employees. The wage/price
spiral will go on forever. We all
know this.
Safer? Was it really safer in
the 40s, 50s and 60s? In lots
of ways, yes. Parents, I believe,
feel more tense now than our parents of those decades felt. As we
shopped at the Waldorf mall during the weeks before Christmas,
I felt warier with awful scenarios
running through my head. I dont
remember feeling that way when
I shopped with my children when
they were small in the 80s and
early 90s. Of course, I had the
typical mother fear that they
would get lost from me or that
someone would grab them, but I
didnt have the fear of senseless,
mass shootings, or bombings. I
used to get some mean looks, and
also some understanding looks
when I had a leash attached
to my son Ryan once or twice. It
was sort of a fad at that time, and
I only did it in the mall. My older
son didnt need it. If you let go
of Ryans hand for one minute to
sign a check or grab a package,
he was already wandering away.
He did that in Kmart one time
and I think my screams of fear
could be heard a mile away. They
closed the doors to the store and
everyone was looking for him.
He was found hiding and laughing on the back of a shelf in the
back of the store.
Sometimes I wonder if my
mother felt fear for me in the
60s and 70s. I wandered all over
our street and the next one visiting all the neighbors and playing
with all the dogs. I would walk
across Rt. 5 to go to the Clinton
bowling alley, or eat my beloved
spaghetti for lunch every day at

Joes El Rancho, right next door
to our house. If I wanted to see
a concert last minute at Capital
Centre, my mother would drop
me off at the entrance and I
would walk the long road down
to the arena and get my ticket.
When she was done playing bingo in Forestville, or Beltsville, or
Holy Redeemer in College Park,
she would come back and pick
me up. I still remember her dropping me off at the airport curb
when I went to Germany for a
month at 18. At Landover Mall,
she would sit in the Roy Rogers
drinking coffee and smoking
cigarettes, while I wandered all
over the mall. Would anyone do
that now?
No, I think not. What was funny is how my mother changed
once she had grandchildren. She
worried about every little thing
they did. If she heard a news report where a child their age had
been hurt, she would call me
and lecture me about watching
my sons every second, and not
letting them talk to anybody, or
to check out the other parents
if they were going to a party. I
thought, Who is this woman?
Okay, what is really funny?
Im that grandma now. I worry
when one of them is racing Junior Race cars, or about another
one hurting herself dancing, or
the younger ones doing anything at all. I hear my mothers
words in my head about how she
couldnt sleep at times worrying
about my sons. Yes, I am that
grandma. My younger son, who
has the two boys, gets to hear
more worry, but I know my stepdaughter and step-son know I am
a worrier too, but I only think my
worries (most times) instead of
saying them.
Well, I better get on with my
day. Maybe I should call my son
and see what he and his little
family have planned for this
weekend, so I can check things
out ahead of time to make sure
everything is safe and.
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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BOOK REVIEW
The Dorito Effect: The

Surprising New Truth
About Food and Flavor
by Mark Schatzker
c.2015, Simon & Schuster
$27.00 / $32.50 Canada 261 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
Salty or sweet?
This time of year, it barely matters; youve had
your hands in bowlfuls of both in the past few weeks.
How could you resist? The office lunchroom was
rarely empty, bakers practiced their hobbies on you,
and it all tasted so good. In the new book The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker, youll find out why.
This year, youve resolved to lose weight again.
Its the same resolution you had last year, and for the
past five years but for some reason, you just cant nor can ninety million of your neighbors. But the
fault might not be entirely yours.
Look at cookbooks from the turn of the last century, Schatzker says, and you may notice that people
used spices, but not much and not always; in many
cases, only salt and pepper were recommended. The
reason was that a recipes main ingredient itself was
filled with flavor, which isnt often the case today.
Over the decades, because farms needed to feed
more people (and make more money,) livestock was
genetically made to grow faster. They range less, too,
and since chicken, pigs, and cows are what they eat,
our meat is blander than it was even half a century
ago; the same goes for many fruits and vegetables.
So its not your imagination: food really doesnt taste
the same as it once did.
Then where did the goodness in last nights dinner
come from?
Chances are, says Schatzker, it came from a
laboratory.
Beginning with snack food in the 1960s, scientists
have understood that you can make almost anything
taste like something else or you can enhance its
taste - by adding flavors. Our palates are hungry
for those flavors, which are as addicting as tobacco;
in fact, tobacco can be flavored. Schatzker calls it
The Dorito Effect; its what happens when food
gets blander and flavor technology gets better. Its
how a corn chip can taste like salad dressing, how
many restaurants can offer a large menu and serve
it quickly, and it can explain why we eat things that
are bad for us.
It also makes nutrition a lie, which may be the
most compelling lie humans have ever told.
When I first saw the cover of The Dorito Effect,
I wanted to raid my pantry. Now, after reading the
book, Im not so sure. Im not sure about anything I
eat anymore
This is the kind of book that makes you call
someone up and read passages aloud because its
so shocking even though there are parts that you
might already know (or sense.) Yes, its complicated, but author Mark Schatzker makes it readable
through the use of metaphors and food history, and
humor thats wry and sometimes hollow. Still, his
final determination to have a meal sans added flavorings cant be missed.
If you plan on shopping for food at a grocery store
this year, youre going to want to read this book. For
foodies, snackers, noshers, or between-meal nibblers, The Dorito Effect might be a better treat.
5 Things To Consider Before

Expanding Your Home
Homeowners who feel their
homes are a little confined may be
interested in expanding their homes
to make them more comfortable and
serviceable. Several questions may
come to mind when homeowners
are considering adding on to an existing home.
Expanding a home requires
careful consideration. While the end results can be
spectacular, expansion is typically a long and costly
process that will impede on the lifestyles of a homes
inhabitants during the renovation process. Expect
loud noises, work crews and sawdust throughout the
project. Depending on which areas are being renovated, residents may feel their lives are in upheaval
until the expansion project has been completed.
Familiarizing yourself with the expansion process
and recognizing potential snags along the way can
make planning and coping that much easier.
1. Many homeowners first consult with a contractor when mulling over expansions. However,
you may want to speak with an architect first. He or
she may be able to suggest renovations that fit with
your neighborhood and appeal to prospective buyers
when you decide to sell your home in the future.
2. Visit your building inspection or municipal of-
Home
fice to learn the local regulations.

You want to ensure that any renovations you make are done in keeping with safety codes and laws.
3. While youre thinking of your
neighbors, give them the heads up
on your potential plans. This way
they will not be surprised by the
extra noise and activity when the
renovation begins.
4. Remodeling can cost anywhere from $200 to
$600 per square foot added. Youll need to figure out
a way to pay for the renovations, and you may consider refinancing your home. Make sure it is a smart
time financially to do so based on current real estate
market conditions. Also know that additions will
likely increase your home insurance coverage needs.
Consult with the insurance company about estimated charges and any restrictions they have.
5. Consider a standalone structure when mulling
over your options. Sometimes the cost of putting up
a free-standing office or another structure on your
property may end up being less expansive than expanding on what you already have. Think creatively
and research all of your options before committing
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Leaders Make Headway

Charles County animal control officials

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Another key project is to create major interchange at the intersection of

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13 MONTH SPECIAL ON SELECT

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The Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust

quality benefits to the Chesapeake Bay

Draft Long Range

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The Calvert St. Marys Metropolitan

Citizen input on this plan is essential

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Commander, Fleet Readiness Center To Focus

Fleet Readiness Centers (FRC) strive to

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TPP fosters collaboration and the sharing

Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce,

the wide range of opportunities for businesses seeking to start or

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