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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer During the 2012 legislative session that ended Monday, the Calvert Marine Museum Society approached Southern Maryland legislators to get a bond bill to secure state funding for a planned addition to the museum, according to Museum Director Doug Alves. Instead of one of the Calverts delegates, Tony ODonnell (R-29C) or Mark Fisher (R-27B), the delegate who put the bond bill forth was John Bohanan (D-29B) of Southern St. Marys County. Both Democrats and Republicans in the house saw Bohanans introducing the bill as inappropriate, ODonnell told The County Times. ODonnell was approached to put the bill forward, but he said it would have been bad timing because of the fiscal crisis and deficit in the state. He said he told the museum they should wait until the economy improves. There were too many things in flux, he said. The house and senate both approved the $250,000 bond to Calvert Marine Museum. [Bohanan] works for Steny Hoyer and I guess they think they can do whatever they want regardless of who represent Calvert County, ODonnell said. Thats how they operate. According to a state synopsis of Bohanans bill, it allows for the creation of a state debt not to exceed $250,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the Calvert Marine Museum Society, Inc. for the construction and renovation of the Calvert Marine Museum Exhibition Building; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund; establishing a deadline for the encumbrance or expenditure of the loan proceeds; etc. It is cross filed with the companion bill submitted by Sen. Roy Dyson (St. Marys, Calvert), Bohanan said. Dyson echoed Millers comments, saying the marine museum is phenomenal asset to the region, Dyson said. He said the delegated and senators dont just serve a county or a section or a county, but the interests and needs of the whole state. Bohanan said he volunteered to put the bill forward when the Calvert Marine Museum Society told him that the delegates from their own county would not. He said it is common for delegates to go out of their district and county to put forth bond bills, and had several examples of having done so in the past. He said he heard Senate President Mike Miller was behind the bond bill, and when the senate president says itll happen, its going to happen. Without the cross filing, putting the bill forward in both the house and the senate, Bohanan said it could have fallen apart. Miller confirmed that while he as not the one to put the bill forward, he did support it. He said he the museum addition is a very worthy project. He said Bohanans actions werent odd, and delegates often do what they think will best benefit the area. Its about whats best for the people, he said. Approximately $15 million of the states budget is dedicated to local initiatives like the marine museums expansion, and the maximum size of a bond bill is normally $250,000, Bohanan said. He said the money helps jump start projects, and currently the initiatives receiving the funds have three years to use them. These bond bills are fantastic projects, Bohanan said. Projects are required to match the state funds, which Alves said will not be a problem. So far, the Calvert Marine Museum has raised $651,000 for the project, and their goal is $750,000. The $250,000 from the state would put the funds up to $1 million, Alves said. Similar to Bohanans comments, he said the bond bills help give projects a jumpstart and prime the public to donate to the project as well. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Senate President Mike Miller said it is difficult to accomplish as much as intend try to during a single 90-day session. On the whole, Miller said the 2012 session that ended Monday was a very successful session with the capitol budget being agreed upon and projects like work on the pier in North Beach and a regional park getting funding. He said the low point of the session was when house and the senate could not pass an operating budget. We could just not reach an agreement, Miller said. The paperwork could not get to our desk in time. He said there were competing plans between house and senate and they simply couldnt reconcile in time. They came to an agreement, but ran out of time. He said there would possibly be a special session in May, and they hope to have votes lined up to adopt a revised budget at that time. He said there were strong environmental bills passed, including a bill that went through giving state tax breaks on farms after a person dies as long as children and descendants keep land in farming. He said some farms have been in families for hundreds of years and the will was a huge win for farmers. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Joany Nazdin Contributing Writer The annual Easter Egg hunt in Macon, Ga. was canceled this year, due to fights breaking out among the over-eager parents. Nothing so dramatic happened at Saturday's annual Easter Egg hunt in Golden Beach and a good time was had by all. Dale Antosh, president of the Golden Beach Patuxent Knolls Civic Association, was grilling hot dogs and hamburgers for the more than 100 children and their families who came. We have been doing this for over 20 years, Antosh said. It's our way of giving back to the community, along with the fishing tournament and the fireworks. The community supports us well and we like to show we appreciate it. To raise money for the various events the civic association sponsors, they had set up a snack booth, along with a 50/50 raffle to benefit the civic association and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Children's Hospital. Sixteen month old Easton Flerlage, was dressed as a bunny for the Egg Hunt. He came with his grandmother, Janet Sullivan, and his dad, Kenny Flerlage. I remember when I used to take my daughter Vicky to this, Sullivan said. Now she is 24 and getting married next week. Cindy Worth, of Golden Beach, brought her two daughters, Melissa, 12, and Allison, 10, to the hunt. They were so excited when I woke them up this morning, Worth said. They jumped right up out of bed. For Brayden Rice, not yet two years old, this was his second hunt. Brayden was born in April, so last year he attended as an infant. His grandmother, Carmen Rice, is raising Brayden. Rice said she can remember taking all her kids to the hunt and is continuing the tradition with Brayden. My kids are 22, 19 and 17 years old now, Rice said. I've been to a lot of these, but this is the biggest turnout I have ever seen. Kathy Owens, who is also the civic association treasurer, dressed as the Easter Bunny, worked the crowds, posing for pictures and getting hugs from the kids. We usually have a community service worker to do this, Owens said, not breaking character for the interview but speaking through the suit. But we couldn't get one this year. Owens gleefully volunteered for the job. Owens said the prep time for the hunt started a week ago. The most time consuming chore was stuffing the 560 eggs with candy and toys. Each age category had one gold and one silver egg, which were well hidden, and those eggs contained $10 for the gold and $5 for the winner of the silver. The Gardener family was on a winning streak that morning, with Lilly, 2, and Logan, 4, winning both the gold and silver eggs in the youngest category. I saw the silver egg and I first thought it was a piece of trash, Holly Gardner, the kids mom said. Their dad, Ziggy Gardner, was helping his son find the golden egg. It was pure luck, Ziggy said. When the older kids went searching
Photos by Andy Phillips Siblings Lilly and Logan Gardner found the silver and gold eggs. They are picture here with parents Ziggy and Holly.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer the usual method. She said Densfords April 6 decision was unorthodox, but got Since taking over the some people to pay. Two of the bench in the county Cirfour, however, either could not cuit Court, Judge David W. pay or did not return. Densford has started doing Densford issued a bench business a little differently warrant for Charles Hutchinson than usual. when he absconded on paying One such instance took over $7,000 in back payments. place last week when DensThomas Banks got 30 days ford heard child support en- Judge David W. Densford in jail because he could not pay forcement cases and he al$300 of the more than $51,000 he lowed four defendants charged with being owed in back child support. in arrears on their payments to leave court Caspar called the amount owed in arand come back with enough money to stay rears huge. out of jail. Densford noted Banks sporadic atUsually, defendants who are found to tempts to buy items for his children was not have not paid child support are immediate- enough. ly placed in jail and new state law forbids Buying $80 of shoes doesnt feed the judges from suspending sentences once bulldog, Densford said. Were going to be imposed. doing this all the time if you cant find a So, Densford delayed actually hand- way to deal with this. ing out the sentences to give defendants It wasnt illegal, Caspar said later a chance to pay off at least part of their of Densfords new method of dealing with responsibility. child support enforcement. It was cerResults were mixed, but the prosecu- tainly not our request. I just want people to tor in charge of the cases that day said some pay. defendants, who claimed they had no abilDensford is currently running to retain ity to pay, were eventually able to come up his seat as a judge after being appointed by with the funds when faced with time in the Gov. Martin OMalley. He faces Assistant local jail. States Attorney Joseph Stanalonis in the If they dont put the money on the general election. wood, they go out the side door, said Assistant States Attorney Laura Caspar about guyleonard@countytimes.net
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John Edward Latham, 72, of Chaptico, MD, died peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Hospice House of St. Marys in Callaway, MD, after a lengthy and courageous struggle with cancer. Born on July 3, 1939, he was the son of the late James Leonard Latham and Maude Elizabeth (Russell) Latham of Chaptico, MD. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Evelyn Carolyn Latham, and his brother, Joseph Leonard Latham. John was a loving father, a wonderful grandfather and brother. He will fondly be remembered for his love of family, his sense of humor and contagious smile he had for everyone he met. He will also be remembered for his love of car racing and many winning moments at the Budds Creek Raceway. In his younger years, he built and raced his car named Lathams Toy. He passed the love of racing on to his children and spent many Friday nights at the track proudly watching his sons carry on his legacy. He will also be remembered by many for his lucky hand at playing cards and shooting pool throughout the county. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge. He is survived by his children, Lois A. Doyle of Mechanicsville, MD, Lisa A. Latham (Clarence Lawrence) of Mechanicsville, MD, Judy A. Freeman of Essex County, Va., John M. Latham (Tammy) of Chaptico, MD, J. Michael Latham (Kim) of Chaptico, MD, and stepchildren, David C. Richards (Judy) of Chaptico, MD, Robert P. Richards (Judy) of Waldorf, MD, Steven D. Jones (Danette) of Waldorf, MD, and Sally M. Jones-Gray (Johnny) of Hollywood, MD. John is also survived by his siblings, James M. Latham (Dolly), Francis A. Latham, Eugene Latham, Joyce Sandidge, Irvin Latham (Sarah), Lorraine Okrie (Len), Dee Latham and Margie Hicks, as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family received friends for Johns Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, with prayers recited at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, MD. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Cedar Lane Apts., 22680 Cedar Lane Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
D.C. he was the son of Rudolph J. Lucas, Sr., and Irene Torisno both deceased. He is survived by his wife Olivia A. Lucas of Leonardtown; brother Charles Torisno of MD. Five children in Florida, 3 stepchildren in Raymond Mead and Waldorf, MD; Carrie Morgan & Son in Law George of Leonardtown, MD; Phyllis Bush and son in law Ricky of Pound, VA; 20 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. He loved fishing, watching wrestling, old western movies, his dog Sandy, and building homes/ carpentering. He donated his body to science. Private prayers will be said at a later date.
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Mabel Maria (Knott) Mattingly, 87, of Abell, peacefully died April 9, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born August 1, 1924 in Oakley, she was the daughter of the late Katie M. (Quade) Knott and John Louis Knott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ford Mattingly, whom she married April 23, 1944 in Sacred Heart Church, Bushwood, MD. She was the mother of Thomas G. Mattingly, Joseph Ford Mattingly and Wanda Mattingly Norris. She was the grandmother to Jennifer Suite, Tiffany Richards, Elisa Mattingly and Jacob Mattingly, and great-grandmother to Brody and Gabriel Richards. Mabel was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers; Mary Elsie Lacey, Agnes Maude Howard, Joseph Ambrose Knott, Clarence Guy Knott, Walter Chester Knott and Arthur Louis Knott. A lifelong St. Marys County resident, Mabel graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1942, and worked at Dukes Restaurant before marrying Ford. In later years, she worked as a nursing assistant at St. Marys Nursing Center and continued to assist the elderly with the Office on Aging. An active member of her church, Holy Angels, she was a member of the Altar Society, the Sodality and worked church dinners until her health failed. Mabel enjoyed cooking, special meals for her family and friends, crabbing, crocheting, Wheel of Fortune and growing flowers. The family received friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 with prayers recited and Our Lady of Fatima's Sodality Prayer followed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be: Bernard McGill, Mike Huseman, Cheryl Knott, Bobby Suite, Chris Richards, and Jacob Mattingly. Honorary pallbearers: will be: Betty Jean Cusic, Contributions can be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
John Evans, 83
John Ignatius Evans, 83 of Lexington Park, MD died on April 6, 2012 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. Born in Great Mills, MD on July 10, 1928, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Violet Bowles Evans. Mr. Evans retired from the State Highway Administration. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed his retirement playing cards, gardening and working on lawn mowers. Mr. Evans is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Jean Bell Evans; three daughters, Brenda Hammett (Mike) of St. Mary's City, MD, Carol Johnson (Robbie) of Hollywood, MD and Fae Horsley (Shawn) of Hollyridge, NC; five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Alta Saunders, Edna Cameron, Leona Bacon and Gertrude Shepherd; and his brothers, Bernard S. Evans, Birchman Evans, Charles Evans and Leroy Evans. The family received friends for Mr. Evans Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD. The Rev. Joseph Calis was the celebrant. Interment followed in Holy Face Catholic Cemetery, Great Mills, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Joseph Kirk Nguyen, 44, of Lusby, MD died on 31 March 2012, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Born on 6 June 1967, Joe was the youngest son of the late Chuc Nguyen and Hoa Truong. He moved to St. Marys County in 1978 from Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1986. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1988 and was stationed at New London Naval Submarine Support Facility in Groton, Connecticut. He met and married Pamela Higgins in December 1990, while they both were stationed in Groton, Connecticut. He served as Security Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division at Patuxent River, MD since 1998. An avid soccer enthusiast, Joe enjoyed playing soccer since Middle School and throughout his adult life. His lifes priorities were: God, Country, Family and Soccer. The sportsmanship and the rules of the games were his passion. He served as referee for the Calvert Soccer Association and the St. Marys Youth Soccer since 2005. He was a loving husband, and a devoted father to his two daughters. In addition to his wife Pamela, he is survived by his son Joseph Edward Kirk Nguyen and his daughters Sydney Renea and McKenzie Cierra; his sisters Julie Kirk and Mai Cook (Raymond); his brothers Hung Nguyen (Hoa) of Atlanta, GA, and Tuong Nguyen (Do) of Atlanta, GA; his nieces Andrea Kirk, Hannah Cook, Tuong Vi Nguyen and Trang Nguyen; and his nephews Khoa Nguyen, Corey Cook and Andrew Nguyen. The family received friends to celebrate Joes life on Monday, 9 April 2012, at Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment followed with military honors in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD
MD; Marsha Turner of Lusby, MD; Lisa Winegardner, of St. Leonard, MD; Sara DiRienzo of Lusby, MD; step-daughter Connie Wallach of Huntingtown, MD; and step-son James Ward, Sr. of North Beach, MD; her sisters, Delores Homer and Cheryl Lynn Boggs both of Sarasota, FL; her brothers, Ernest Robinson of Myakka City, FL, Kenneth Robinson of Midlothian, Va and Donald Robinson of Sarasota, FL; her 20 grandchildren, Amy, Steven, Tony, Misty, Brandon, Christina, Chris, Ashley, Jacki, Tommy, Ronnie, Charlie, Mitchell, Dom, Zach, Bobby, Tony, Jimmy, Jennifer, and Jessica, and 13 great grandchildren; Bryan, Bella, Ricky, Makayla, Kyle, Landon, Connor, Carley, Hailey, Caeley, Dylan, Camden, and Zack, and many other family members and friends. Family will receive friends for a Memorial Service on Saturday, April 14, 2012, 2 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, at 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605, or to Calvert Hospice, at P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. "Donations are encourage on-line at www.calverthospice.org" Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church, with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Freddie Bowles, III, Joseph Bowles, Michael Long, Ronnie Wathen, Joe Johnson, and Gary Hurst. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Freddie Bowles, Jr., Kenny Presgrave, Mark Wathen, George Wathen, Clarence Boswell, Freddie Bowles, Sr., Wayne Presgrave, and Bernard Clarke. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Eleanor Wormwood, 65
Eleanor Ernestine Wormwood, 65, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully in her home in Leonardtown, MD on April 6, 2012. Eleanor was born in Washington, D.C. on November 28, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Smith Hodges and Eleanor S. Pogue of Bushwood, MD. She was a woman of many names, known by friends and family as Ernie, Baby-Sister, and Mimi.
Joseph Wathen, 90
Joseph Mattingly Wathen, 90 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on April 6, 2012 at Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his family. Born May 9, 1921 in Morganza, MD he was the son of the late Ignatius Truman and Mary Genevieve Mattingly Wathen. He is the loving husband of Shirley Ann Wathen. Mr. Wathen is survived by his children; Carole Presgrave (Kenny), Darlene White, Rose Long (David) all of Mechanicsville, MD, and Carla Bowles (Freddie) of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by his siblings; Elizabeth Tippett of Leonardtown, MD, Phyllis Leymiester of Hollywood, MD, Jeanne Hammett-Martin (John) of Huntingtown, MD. 8 grandchildren; Tammy Hill, William M. White, III, Crystal Gisriel, Lisa Long, Freddie Bowles, III, Joseph Bowles, Michael Long, and Shannon Bowles, 5 great-grandchildren; Ross White, Ashley King, Patrick Hill, Gracie Bowles, and Jackson Long. In addition to his parents Mr. Wathen was preceded in death by his siblings; Imelda Johnson, John Wathen, Frank Wathen, Mary Genevieve Arban, Ignatius Truman Wathen, II, McGuire Wathen, and James Wathen. Mr. Wathen was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, he graduated from Margaret Brent high school; he worked for Leonardtown Laundry for 23 years, then SMECO from 1973 until his retirement on May 30, 1986, he loved to watch NASCAR racing, football, dancing, telling jokes, and listening to music and spending time with his loving wife of 58 years, his 4 girls, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his many nieces and nephews, he was also looking forward to the birth of his new great-grandson this year. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 5 8 p.m.
She attended St. Marys Academy, St. Marys College, and received her Bachelors degree from the University of Maryland. She later received her Juris Doctorate from George Washington University and a Masters Degree in Public Policy from the University of Maryland. She retired from the Montgomery County Government after 25 years of service and moved on to teaching. She was a professor at College of Southern Maryland, St. Marys College, Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy, and the Florida Institute of Technology. Writing poetry about her life experiences and those she loved was her greatest passion. She attended poetry workshops in California and Ireland and read her work at the Library of Congress. Eleanor is survived by her sister, Anna Louis Yates of Coltons Point, MD; her brother, Frank Harper Hodges of Bushwood, MD; her daughter Amy Wormwood McGuire of Seattle, WA; her son, Alexander Hodges Sgambato of Charlotte, NC; and her daughter, Sydney Pogue Sgambato of Leonardtown, MD. Family will receive friends for Eleanors Life Celebration on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's , P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.
Barbara Ward, 75
Barbara Jean Ward, of Lusby, MD, passed away at Solomons Nursing Center on April 6, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn Marie Robinson and the late William Ernest Robinson, of Camp Springs, MD. Barbara Jean was born in Washington DC on September 14, 1937. She was a career school bus driver for the Prince Georges County Board of Education for 30 years. She loved living near the water and enjoyed fishing and crabbing and spending time with her family. While working, she was a shop steward, participant/member and elected delegate of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). In addition, while her children were young, she was an active member and leader of a Girl Scout troop in Camp Springs, MD. In addition to her mother and father, Barbara Jean is predeceased by her grandson Justin Miller and sister, Joan Forsythe. Barbara Jean is survived by her husband, Francis N. Ward, Jr.; her daughters Barbara Shewbridge of Mechanicsville, MD; Marla Miller of Mechanicsville, MD; Patricia Hilton of Mechanicsville,
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day, no new taxes are a plus for the average citizen. The budget is balanced and spending increases by about $300 million, the citizens of Maryland dodged a bullet because of the mismanagement of Senate President [Thomas V. Mike] Miller, Speaker [Michael] Busch and Gov. OMalley, ODonnell said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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I attended the March 19 Board of County Commissioners Budget work session and experienced a sense of disappointment when Commissioner Cindy Jones moved to eliminate all non-county organizations who had never received funding previously from 2013 budget consideration. Incidentally, this was the only motion made during the review of these organizations that had unanimous support! What made it even more inexplicable was that the Commissioners then proceeded to go down the list of previously funded organizations one-by-one discussing the merits of what each organization contributes to St. Mary's County. My unhappiness would have been mollified if they had treated each organization, regardless of previous funding, on it's own merits and the services it offers county residents. I would think, in all fairness, that having gone through the labor intensive process of completing all the documentation required by the commissioners for submittal, these organizations, both new and old, would have at least been given a fair and equal hearing. Granting that we elected
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The 2012 General Assembly Session started off to be one of the best sessions for the environment in history, with several strong conservation bills introduced by Governor OMalley and legislative leaders, but as the clock wound down on the last day of the Session, it became clear that while the legislature took steps to restore the Chesapeake Bay and our waters, they failed to lead on developing offshore wind and cleaning up trash from our local waters. A package of legislation to improve water quality, create jobs, protect public health and reduce flooding has passed in the 2012 General Assembly session. The bills would increase the Bay Restoration Fund to finish wastewater treatment plant upgrades (SB 240 / HB 446), require the states largest jurisdictions to create a dedicated fee to reduce polluted stormwater runoff (SB 614 / HB 987), and reduce pollution from poorly planned development and septic systems (SB 236 / HB 445). The General Assembly Session also started strong with an offshore wind bill backed by Governor Martin OMalleyMaryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2012 (SB 237/ HB 441). The bill passed the House of Delegates with a vote of 8847 and received a strong majority support in numerous statewide polls but died when a final vote could not be found in the Senate Finance Committee. The Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2012 would have incentivized the construction of ocean-based wind turbines ten miles or more off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. The legislation included multiple provisions to protect consumers and to stimulate Marylands economy. The Senate failed to act despite, 127 business, civic, faith and minority leaders declaring their support for Maryland offshore wind power. That list includes a dozen groups like the NAACP and the Economic Development and Training Institute, 79 small businesses and 36 faith leaders and ministers along with conservation groups including the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter, Environment Maryland, the National Wildlife Federation, the League of Women Voters, the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry, and Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light. Although the Maryland League of Conservation Voters applauds the steps taken to protect and restore our states waterways, we are disappointed that the Senate did not respond to the growing demand from all areas of the state to take put Maryland in front on offshore wind. This fight is not over and we are looking ahead to next session as well as to the 2014 legislative elections where citizens can ensure that legislators are held accountable for their lack of action. Unfortunately another casualty of the session included the Community Clean Up and Greening Act (HB1247/SB511), commonly known as the Bag Fee bill. This bill would have reduced trash across Maryland by adding a $.05 fee to all bags provided by retail outlets like similar bills in Washington DC and Montgomery County. The Bag Fee died in committee weeks before the end of the legislative session. The Maryland League of Conservation Voters commends the leadership of Gov. OMalley and our champions like Chairman Dereck Davis, Chairman Mac Middleton, Chairman Maggie McIntosh as well as leaders like Sen. Paul Pinsky and Del. Tom Hucker but we look forward to 2014 when the voice of voters will have their say on the performance of those legislators who talk a big game on issues like clean energy but dont deliver. Karla Raettig, Executive Director Maryland League of Conservation Voters
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County. Ultimately this would result in Sotterley Plantations becoming less worthy of funding in the eyes of potential donors and supporters, sending Sotterley in a downward spiral that would be difficult, if not impossible, to reverse. I respectfully ask that you reconsider the budget cuts and continue your vital, and much appreciated, support of Sotterley. I truly feel this place matters to my family, our grandchildren, and future generations. Sotterley is an irreplaceable asset of our county.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS ASPHALT PAVING COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN The Commissioners of Leonardtown will be accepting bids to mill, resurface, and stripe Fenwick St. from Lawrence Ave. to Washington St. (approx. 17,500 sq. ft.). Interested bidders shall obtain a copy of the bid specification by contacting The Commissioners of Leonardtown at P.O. Box 1, 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Requests may also be made by calling 301-475-9791 or by fax at 301-475-5350. A non-mandatory, pre-bid meeting will be held April 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. on the work site. If you should have any questions please contact Tony Wheatley at 301-475-9791. Bids will be due by 10:00 a.m., May 3, 2012. The Commissioners of Leonardtown reserve the right to reject any and all bids and proposals, and to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.
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COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN FAIR SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 155 Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Leonardtown have passed, and the Mayor has approved, Ordinance No. 155, of the Leonardtown Municipal Code. A fair summary of the ordinance will follow: For the purpose of approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of the Town certain agreements related to the development of the project known as the Clark Farm. A certain Sewer Impact Fee Agreement, Storm Water Inspection and Maintenance Agreement and a certain Public Works Agreement are incorporated into the Ordinance. Ordinance No. 155 will become effective April 30, 2012. A full text of this ordinance may be obtained at the Town Office at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD. By Authority: Laschelle McKay, Town Administrator 04-12-12
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Libraries to be closed half day for training Each of the three branches will be closed on an upcoming Friday morning until 1 p.m. for staff training. Lexington Park library will close on April 20, Leonardtown on Apr. 27 and Charlotte Hall on May 4. Music students present concert The students of Bella Music School will present a free family concert at the Leonardtown branch this Saturday, Apr. 14, at 2 p.m. The concert will feature a student orchestra, solos, ensembles and more. Adults can receive computer help Lexington Park library will hold an open computer lab on Apr. 17 at 5:30 p.m. for adults who want to work on their computer skills such as Word, Excel or even job search skills. Library staff will be available to offer assistance. Leonardtown library is offering Introduction to PowerPoint 2010 at 2 p.m. at on Apr. 16. Both classes are free but registration is required. Kindle Workshop scheduled at Charlotte Hall Adults can bring their Kindles to Charlotte Hall branch on April 26 at 4 p.m. and learn the basics of using it, how to download eBooks, and how to manage their digital content. Registration is required. Lexington Park to host Books, Coffee & Conversation Adults are invited to come to the Lexington Park library for coffee and engaging conversation on Apr. 17 at 10:30 a.m. They can share books they have read or listened to. Hunger Games trivia Adults and teens are invited to test their survival skills and Hunger Games trivia knowledge at the Hunger Games program offered at Lexington Park library on Apr. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Those attending can come sporting their districts wear. Registration is required. Starting a Business workshops to be offered Information on starting and financing a business will be presented by the Small Business Administration at a free workshop at the Lexington Park library on Apr. 25 at 9:30 a.m. SBA will also discuss the programs and services they offer; the process of developing a business plan; financing credit; and available tools to help individuals get started. The workshop will be repeated at Leonardtown on May 4 and at Charlotte Hall on May 9. Both will start at 9:30 a.m. Month of Military Child celebrated In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, the special program, Zoom into action! Read with your child, will be held at Lexington Park branch on Apr. 26 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Activities are planned in which parents and children will have fun reading and playing together.
Caroline Trossbach receives $500 check from Bob Elwood, President of Potomac River Association, sponsors of the Jansson Prize for Environmental Writing. The Jansson Prize is awarded to the best essay on a subject determined by the contest sponsors. The challenge for 2012 was to write an essay describing how the author would go about restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay if they were an absolute monarch whose every command had to be obeyed. The full text of Trossbachs essay can be found at the Potomac River Associations website. Ms. Trossbach teaches Spanish at St. Michael's School in Ridge.
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Thursday, April 12
Seminary Chorus Concert Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church (9463 H.G.Trueman Road, Lusby) 7 p.m. The Seminary Chorus of forty one extraordinary male voices is on tour and will perform. Admission is free. For more information call 410-231-2075 or check www. shepherdofthebay.com. Screenwriting Workshop Calvert Library, Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7 p.m. Calvert Librarys tag line is Your destination for imagination, information and inspiration. One of the ways that they live up to this assertion is through the support of several writing groups. One of the groups is Writers by the Bay which meets monthly at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Several published authors attend the sessions and more that hope to be published soon. Primarily, the genre the group works on is prose fiction but recently there has been some interest in screenwriting. To support that interest, Will Joy, a graduate of the New York Film Institute, will be hosting a workshop covering the fundamentals of the screenplay. He has worked on several films including two major Hollywood features. He will cover structure, stylistic elements including plot, character, action, description and dialogue as well as technical format. If you have ever wanted to write for a movie, this is a workshop not to be missed. If you are just curious about how the process works, you are welcome as well! Please register online or by calling 410-5350291. For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Golden Retriever Rescue Yard Sale (42855 Lytle Lane, Leonardtown) 8 a.m. Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland will be holding a yard sale. Please call 301-475-7022 for further information. Therapeutic Horsemanship Barn Cleaning Greenwell State Park (25420 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) 10 a.m. The Greenwell Foundation is looking for volunteers to participate in its yearly spring cleanup of the Therapeutic Riding Program barn. Come and help us get our barn spruced up. Our horses and riders appreciate all the work we do. Duties include; washing horse blankets and halters, washing water buckets, organizing supplies, sweeping aisles and removing unneeded items from the loft. Water provided; bring a bag lunch. Letters of service hours will be provided. 2nd Saturday Series From the Ground Up Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) - 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. From the basement to the attic of Sotterleys 1703 Plantation House there are numerous nooks and crannies rarely seen by most people. Presented by Sotterleys Restoration Manager, this exclusive tour will reveal how the structure was built and what the various spaces tell us about the over 300 year history. Advanced reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 16 people per tour. Indoor and outdoor walking required. Call for reservations. Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7 p.m. A Contra Dance sponsored by Southern MD Traditional Music and Dance, featuring caller Elgin Perry, will be held in Chaptico. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a huge amount of fun. If youve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you havent, its about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $8 for non SMTMD members, $6 for members and band members are free. No fancy or outlandish clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.
Friday, April 13
Bunco Tournament VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road, California) 7 p.m. Everyone over 21 is welcome. Bunco offers the perfect excuse to get together with friends for laughs, drinks, conversation and relaxation. Its a fun dice game that is easy to Play! Bring a friend or meet new friends at the VFW. Cash buy-in is $5 cash payouts are determined by the number of players. Must be 21 or older to play. Game instructions explained at 6:30 p.m. and game play starts at 7 p.m. Register at lavfwbunco@ gmail.com Check out all our upcoming events at www.vfwpost2632.com or on Face Book at VFW 2632. Homemade Home-style All You Can Eat Breakfast 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (45245 Drayden Road, Valley Treasure Sale Lee) 8 a.m. All Saints Episcopal Church (100 Lower The community is invited is an all Marlboro Road, Sunderland) 8 a.m. you can eat breakfast. The menu includes Find great buys at All Saints Episcopal scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, panChurchs Treasures Sale. Free admission and cakes, French toast, sausage links, ham, hot free parking. For more information, call 301- biscuits, creamed chipped beef, spiced apple855-4865. Proceeds benefit the Episcopal sauce and assorted juices, milk and coffee. Church. Adults are $8, children between the ages of 6 and 12 are $4 and children under the age of 5 Asbury Solomons Bettys Closet Sale eat free. Proceeds benefit the fire department Asbury Solomons Retirement Community and rescue squad. For more information, call Auditorium (11000 Asbury Circle, Solo301-994-9924. mons) 9 a.m. The day will include Bettys Closet a Motorcycle Safety Rally resale of new and gently used clothing, ac- Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department cessories and jewelry. The library committee (24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 11 a.m. will also have many books on sale at a great Riders, rider educators, insurance comprice Grannies Treasures will also be selling panies, rider clubs, organizations and other house wares, furniture and many miscella- advocates will host a Motorcycle Safety neous item. All proceeds will benefit the Be- Rally at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departnevolent Care Fund For more information, ment starting at 11 a.m. for a Blessing of the call 410-394-3483. Bikes by Rushing Winds Motorcycle Ministry with Gordon Preacher Bacon, followed
by events, outreach, and interactive booths from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The event is free, open to all and will provide an opportunity for riders to receive information on licensing, pre-ride mechanical checks, and learn about advanced riding skills. Additionally, a practice course will be open to licensed riders over 18 years of age wearing proper safety equipment. The day will include a more challenging course for advanced riders. Grill Sergeant BBQ and Kettle Corn will be on site to purchase some delicious foods. Information from insurance groups, dealers, accessory shops, advocacy groups, door prizes and on-site poker run round out the day. Wallet cards, MVA Motorcycle Manuals, state maps and Southern Maryland Trails will be available. There will also be a drawing for 4 tickets to Blue Crabs Baseball game for those who complete a quick survey. The rally is a combined effort of riders, educators, and advocates. Presentations on topics to include Road Captain/Group Rides, First There/ First Care, T-CLOCK (pre-ride checks), and General Maintenance will be conducted. Maryland Motor Vehicle Administrations SMARTrainer, Motorcycle Simulator, along with the mobile classroom will be on site and free to try. Three courses will available for those with limited experience to those with more experience to practice and obtain techniques from experience riders and educators. Ride Like a Pro Maryland will show riders more advanced skills, including single-lift for dropped bikes. The Blessing of the Bikes will begin at 11 a.m. with some patriotic songs and proclamation issued by elected officials. St. Marys County Sheriffs Office, on behalf of law enforcement will say a few words to encourage riders to continue to develop their skills on their bikes, the importance of making riders most visible and that officers are vigilant in efforts to enforce laws to motorists who drive in an unsafe manner around motorcyclists. Music for the Spring Concert Waters Memorial United Methodist Church (5400 Mackall Road, St. Leonard) 5 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus presents a Music for the Spring. The concert will feature contemporary, gospel, classical Christian and secular music by John Rutter, Mary McDonald, Samuel Ward, Phillip Bliss, Peter Choplin, and others. The concert will include for the young in heart, five nursery rhymes as well as the famous story of The Tortoise and the Hare. Other songs will include: America the Beautiful, and Down to the River to Pray. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Calvert Hospice House. The Chorus is a volunteer group of thirty singers in its 9th season giving concerts for the benefit of charities in Calvert County. The chorus has raised over $51,000 for these charities.
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Tuesday, April 17
Kimberly Ann Stone Scholarship Fundraiser Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island Road South, Prince Frederick) all day Our April dinner will be at Green Turtle in Prince Frederick. The fund will be receiving 10 percent of the proceeds from the entire day. No flyer or coupon is needed for this event. The next event will be May 16 at Smokey Joes Bar & Grill in Chesapeake Beach. A flyer will be need for the May dinner. Greenwell Foundation Fundraiser Ledo Pizza (37680 Mohawk Drive, Charlotte Hall) 11 a.m. Dr. Modic/Academy Dental Care of Mechanicsville is holding a fundraiser at Ledo Pizza in Charlotte Hall. Ledos will donate a portion of the days proceeds to the Greenwell Foundation in Hollywood and the Smiles for Life Foundation. Dr. Modic holds various fundraisers throughout the year, for several years now, to raise money for scholarships for the Therapeutic Riding Program.
Wednesday, April 18
Stealing Trust Documentary Cole Cinema of the Campus Center on the St. Marys College (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 6 p.m. Stealing Trust, a documentary created by the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition that investigates the predatory and fraudulent practices of businesses that negatively affect Maryland consumers, will be shown for the public. Following the film screening, Franz Schneiderman, the director of communications for the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, will discuss what the agency has been working on this spring in the Maryland state legislature. The film and discussion are hosted by the St. Marys College Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.
Thursday, April 19
Alzheimers Workshop College of Southern Maryland (22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown) 10 a.m. This workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimers disease and related dementias. The warning signs of Alzheimers disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, its time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. At this interactive workshop, you will learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers disease. Well separate myth from reality and address commonlyheld fears about Alzheimers in America. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. Zumba Fitness Class Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad (43256 Rescue Lane, Hollywood) 5:45 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad will host Zumba fitness classes every Tuesday and Thursday. The cost is $7 per class or $25 for five classes. Proceeds benefit Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. For information call 301-757-2336
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Monday, April 16
No Limit Texas Hold Em Bounty Tournament St. Marys County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) 7 p.m. Part of our Leaderboard Challenge Spring-Summer Season. Anyone can join or play at any time at no cost other than your buy-in to each tournament. No need to be part of the points system, you can just play to win. Buy-in $25 for $3,000 in chips and blinds start at $25/$50 and progress from there every 20 minutes. Earn points for every tournament you participate in. How many people eliminated before you determine the number of points you earn. Those accumulating the most points will receive a free roll to the $100 Leaderboard Challenge Tournament scheduled for August. Number of players receiving the free roll will be determined
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I hope that everyone had as nice an Easter as we did. What a beautiful day; cool breezes, sunshine, and lots of family. The Easter egg hunt took the kids awhile, and it looked like they enjoyed it. It was already their third one before they got to our house. My husband outdid himself on the firepit grill with marinated & herbed tuna steaks, and beefsteak. His sister had marinated chicken, and we had a couple pounds of stuffed ham. All that food would have been enough, but of course there was potato salad, green salad, deviled eggs, green beans, pineapple upside down cake, and trifle. Does this sound like your house too? We had already eaten quite a bit for church refreshments, and all the kids of the church hunted for Easter eggs around the church and in the cemetery. So, the kids should have been winding down at that point you would think. But they all made it through pretty well. The adults laughed and talked and ate way too much probably. I had hoped to keep the fire pit going through the night, even after everyone had left because I wanted to spend a few more pleasant hours outside. But I was in bed and asleep by 8 p.m. My husband was not far behind me. I think waking up a little after three oclock, making two quiches, two trifles, 54 deviled eggs, etc, etc, and ten Easter baskets, (and one Easter bag for Tidbit) did me in could have been having a knee out of whack, and maybe a touch of wine too that helped. Not complaining I really love doing all that. Everyone needs an Easter basket. My sons will get one as long as I am on this Earth. I was thankful that the coolness and the breeze kept any mosquitoes at bay, but we did have creatures crashing our party. Is everyone walking around with little neon green inchworms hanging all over them or is it just me. And you know how it is. Once you find one crawling on your sleeve, or hair, you feel like they are all over you. I see them hanging by their slender threads from all the tree branches and crawling on all the outside tables. They are actually fun to watch. The inchworms raise about three-quarters of their body to look around their perimeter every few inches or so. According to several online and nature guide sources, there are over 1200 species of inchworms just in North America. All I know is the one species native to our yard seems to be in the thousands. I dont want to annihilate them but I do hope the little caterpillars, since they are not really a worm at all but the caterpillar of the geometer moth, grow up quickly and leave home. I dont think I will have any kind of empty nest syndrome. And I hope they take all their other little friends the ants, stinkbugs, and ticks with them. While listening to NPR last week, I heard that we are going to have a banner year for all insects, especially stinkbugs. Noooo! I thought it was bad enough last year. I know all of these insects are a vital part of our ecosystem, and yes, they can be fun to watch, but I just would like them to behave a little better. They need to quit hitching rides on me. Not landing in my hot tea would be nice too. I suppose with Earth Day festivities set for Sunday the 22nd, in Leonardtown and all over the world, I should be a little more sympathetic to the inchworm. Okay, you guys have 10 more days then the game is changing. Ive also planted a lot of flowers in the last few days. Im hoping the cute little inchworms dont eat up the tender new leaves. I picked up quite a few geraniums. Ive read that the smell deters some insects and squirrels. The geraniums lasted pretty well last year. If they dont make it then Im going to place that order for the Venus Flytrap. Another remedy for inchworms was to encourage bees and wasps to your yard some of Tidbits favorite delicacies. Problem solved everyone is happy. To each new days adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
Basford Manery Sunday. They continued, after or, originally a tract the death of Mr. Wilder, to reside of 1,500 acres [a later in St. Marys Co., Maryland, until resurvey indicated December, 1830. The spirit of emi4,000 acres] was gration to Kentucky and Missouri patented in 1650 by began to run pretty high, and Mrs. Thomas Gerard and Wilder believing it would be best was named for a place called Basford near for her young and growing family, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent decided to break herself loose from in Staffordshire, England. Often erroneously referred to as Bashford Manor it is Photo Courtesy of Photograph- the friends and relations by which ic Archives, Special Collections, she was surrounded and seek a new located between Chaptico and Maddox. University of Louisville home in the wild Western world, Recently I ran across a place called and on the 18th of December, 1830, Bashford Manor near Louisville, Kentucky. Hmmm.I thought. Theres got to be a St. Marys con- they landed at Louisville, Ky., their present home. James Bennett Wilder, born in 1817, was the elnection. Sure enough there is. In 1811, Edward Wilder, Jr. married Susanna Key dest son. Soon after arriving in Louisville, he worked Egerton*, daughter of James Egerton and Ann Nan- as a clerk for a wholesale drug business. His brother cy Bond. At the time of their marriage he [Edward Oscar began working there in 1834 and in 1838 the Wilder, Jr.] had been a clerk for her father, and was brothers bought the business. James cast a wide fiengaged to be married to her at the time of his death. nancial net and was a very successful businessman. They were married soon after, and he succeeded to He was one of the presidents of the old Lexington and the business of his father Egerton, who was a farmer Ohio Railroad the first railroad built in Kentucky and merchant at Chaptico, a small town in St. Marys and the first completed west of the Alleghenies. Like so many others, James Wilder physically Co., Maryland Susanna (Egerton) Wilder inherited Basford left St. Marys County, but kept it in his heart and Manor from her father and this is presumably where mind. About 1870 he built the home pictured here that Edward and Susannas five children were born prior to he called Bashford Manor. After his death in 1888, Edwards death in 1828. In 1830 Susanna moved her the property was acquired by George Long who bred champion race horses. The house was torn down in family to Louisville, Kentucky. Edward was a tall, spare man, with no tendency 1973 for residential homes and a shopping mall but to corpulency, industrious and enterprising, and was the area kept the name. And, at Churchill Downs highly respected in the community where he resided. each year, there is the annual running of the Bashford Mr. Wilder and his wife were both Episcopalians by Manor Stakes. *Susanna Key Egerton was a direct descendant birth. Mr. Wilder, though not a communicant, was exceedingly fond of taking his family to church ev- of Thomas Gerard.
Book Review
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Finders keepers, losers weepers? What do you do when you find something that belongs to someone else? Do you pocket the object, thanking the universe for an unexpected gift? Or do you go to the ends of the Earth to give it back to whomever it might belong? For most, the answer lies somewhere in the middle but Jonathan Lyons knew that an incalculably rare item absolutely needed to be returned after disappearing some 500 years ago. But in the new novel The Lost Years by Mary Higgins Clark, he cant do the deed if hes dead. So much noise so much blood. Those six words were the most intelligible things that Kathleen Lyons said. She was the only witness to the murder of her husband, Jonathan but maybe she wasnt just a witness. Suffering from Alzheimers, frightened, and covered with blood, Kathleen was discovered by her daughter, cowering in a closet and clutching a gun. Twenty-eight-year-old Mariah knew that her mother wasnt a killer. Still, it was true that Kathleen went into a rage when, in moments of lucidity, she remembered that she had evidence of her husbands infidelity. It was that infidelity that caused a rift between Mariah and her father, and it hurt Mariah to know that mending their relationship would never again be possible. It also hurt that her father hadnt shared his joy at what was surely the pinnacle of his career: Jonathan Lyons had discovered a priceless Biblical
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event and offers several other options for staying fit. At the Leonardtown campus, community members can enjoy the amenities of the aquatics and fitness centers by paying per visit or by purchasing a 10 or 20-visit punch pass. But the fun factor lies in getting your passport to try a variety of group exercise courses, according to the Leonardtown facilities assistant director Judi Ferrara. A GroupEX Passport, available for $138, gives community members a chance to try out exciting classes and form their own exercise road map, working around their individual schedules. Passport holders can choose from any number of yoga, cardio and strength training courses offered at various times and days throughout the week. Ferrara explained that while one might expect participants to leave a 45 minute exercise course in not the greatest of moods, she often sees sweaty faces leaving the Zumba classes next to her office beaming with smiles. The spin-
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Live Music: Slow Shot Hole In the Wall Tavern (24702 Sotterley Road, Hollywood) 9 p.m. Live Music: Carol ONeill, David Norris and Charely Bass Trio Spinnakers Restaurant (16244 Millers Wharf Rd., Ridge) 6:30 p.m. Live Music: TD MacDonald Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: Groove Span Island Bar and Crab House (16810 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) 7:30 p.m. Live Music: Collect All 5 Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: R & R Train Cookies Hometown Sports Bar and Grill (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. Scarlet Plus Karaoke Contest Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 12
Live Music: Dylan Galvin & Rusty Williams Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Live Music: Gretchen Richie: The Songs of Johnny Mercer Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m. Live Music: Mike Mead The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 8 p.m.
Friday, April 13
Live Music: Four of A Kind Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8 p.m. Cancer Benefit for Harriet Reigle feat. Absinthe, Kittens on Capitol Hill and Poor Eve Memories Nightclub and Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) 8 p.m. Live Music: Three Amigos Lindas Caf (21779 Tulagi Pl # A, Lexington Park) 6 p.m. Karaoke Dance Party w/ DJ Coach Scheibles Restaurant (48342 Wynne Rd., Ridge) 9 p.m. Live Music: Latrice Carr & the Musicians Den Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: The Matt Garrett Trio Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. Live Music: Renegade Cookies Hometown Sports Bar and Grill (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Live Music: The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m. Live Music: Three Sixty Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 8 p.m.
April 21, 2012- 5:00 - 10:00 pm Elks Lodge - California, MD Silent Auction * Dinner * Karaoke
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Sunday, April 15
Live Music: The California Ramblers Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 3 p.m.
Monday, April 16
Open Mic Night Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. Team Trivia Night DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6:30 p.m.
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Live Music: Jukebox Thieves Acoustic Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
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Saturday, April 14
Live Music: Texas Heat Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) 9 p.m. Live Music: Synergy Loveville Tavern (28275 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Kajun Kelley Duo Casey Jones Pub (417 E. Charles St., La Plata) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Kristen & The Noise Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18
Free Comedy Show feat. Luke Francis Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. Comedy Show feat. Andy Kline Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 8 p.m. Open Mic w/ Mike Dameron Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Last Wednesday, a young fellow named Robert Clements from Lexington Park claimed the $50 gift certificate from The Tackle Box for the first croaker of the year. He actually caught four of the fish (referred to as hardhead in the local lexicon) from the beach at Hog Point at the mouth of the Patuxent River. Rumors abound of croaker being caught in several areas of the Potomac River and up the Bay as far as Cove Point. No doubt, many more hardhead will be caught in the weeks to come and will provide many tasty meals for local tables. In other fishing news, delectable catfish
are still being caught in Breton Bay and further up the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers. Further upriver on the Potomac side, snakeheads are providing great entertainment for anglers who might otherwise fish for largemouth bass. Dont get me wrong; largemouth bass and other species are being caught in the creeks and inlets of Charles and Prince Georges County all the way up to Fort Washington. But, there seems to be some bravado associated with landing the non-native snakehead after being labeled monster fish on certain cable TV shows. White perch have moved into deeper wa-
ters and can be coaxed onto a hook baited with bloodworm. Check oyster beds and other hard bottom structures. For most of the rest of our region, everyone seems to be getting ready for the opener of the trophy striper season, which is a little more than a week away. Following last weeks article, let me numb your mind a little more as we discuss seasons, sizes and creel limits for our area. I hope you remember that there is no season or size limit for croaker on the Potomac side of the county, but in other Maryland waters a croaker has to be at least 9 inches long before it can be kept. You may keep up to 25 of the fish on either side of St. Marys County. Also, in Maryland, there is no minimum size or creel limit for white perch, but a white perch has to be at least 6 long on the Potomac side of the county. Catfish: There are four distinct varieties of catfish in our region. The regulations are different between the tidal regions of the Potomac River and other parts of Maryland. In Maryland it is simple: All catfish have to be at least 10 inches long except the bullhead catfish which has no minimum size and you may keep as many as you like. On the Potomac, you may keep as many as you like, but size limits are a little different. Bullhead catfish have to be at least six inches long, Channel catfish have to be at least eight inches long, and white catfish have to be 10
inches long. Blue catfish have no minimum size. Crabbing will start up this month, as well. For now, suffice it to say that you may not keep females, and mail crabs have to be 5 long from point to point of the main shell. So, break out the bottom rigs, grab some bait, and catch some fish for the dinner table while fuel prices are still low! If you go fishing and catch something slightly more worthwhile than a cold, be sure to take a picture and send it to me at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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