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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Thomas F. McKay, president and chief operating officer of the McKays Food Store organization and former president of the Board of County Commissioners has filed for the District 29 A delegate seat soon to be vacated by Del. John F. Wood. Wood, a long-serving conservative Democrat, has said 2014 would be his last legislative session in Annapolis. McKay, a Republican, said his interest in Annapolis started in his mid-20s when he would become involved in legislative issues that affected food retail and businesses in general. He says his business and local government experience would be valuable in Annapolis, especially when predicting and even ameliorating the impacts state laws had on local jurisdictions. He said the state of the economy and the continued foisting of laws with expensive price tags attached were taking their toll on citizens; it was they who had asked him to consider running for office. He said one such measure, the so-called rain tax epitomized the state governments growing desire for revenue and its predilection for intrusion. The rain tax is the most glaring example of government overreach, McKay said. Next thing you know it will be taxing the air you breath. McKay said instead of raising taxes to pay for the clean up of the Chesapeake Bay the state should repurpose money it already has for projects like dredging the often-overflowing Conowingo Dam which releases massive amounts of pent up silt
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during heavy rainstorms. He also wanted to look at ways to better protect women and children from on-line predations like rape-by-proxy, in which jilted ex-spouses or lovers post phony messages to the accounts of their former partners web pages inviting sexual assault. Its despicable, McKay said. We need to come up with better solutions for keeping women and children safe. He also opposed legalization of drugs like marijuana but wanted to ensure that there were adequate chances for young people who had not committed violent offenses to seek treatment before being caught up in the criminal justice system. Lets give them a chance to reform, McKay said. On the minimum wage issue he said it was for the federal government to deal with to ensure that large corporations had to make the same changes as small local businesses. He said he favored examining earned income tax credits for those working in lower paying jobs to offset their lack of pay, arguing it was a more direct solution to their problems. If the state acted to raise the minimum wage, smaller businesses would be less able to compete with bigger organizations who operated over several states. Such actions only made Maryland less competitive for jobs with states like Virginia. Pushing up minimum wages did not just affect a small group of workers, he said, but made companies increase entire pay scales and driving up labor costs. If you adjust that it affects everyone, McKay said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Citizens Should be On Alert for One Ring Phone Scam
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office wants to alert all citizens of a phone scam now taking place. If you receive a call on your cellphone, preceded by just one or two rings, chances are its part of a new One Ring phone scam now spreading across the U.S. International scammers have programmed computers to place millions of calls to cellphone numbers. The phones will ring once or twice, then disconnect. The objective is to make you curious enough to dial that number back. The gotcha happens when you return the call. Callers will be charged $19.95 for the international call fee itself and $9 per minute thereafter. Most times consumers say they hear music and then advertising, so they think nothing of staying on the phone. If you think youve been a victim of the One Ring scam, you should immediately alert your phone carrier and keep an eye on your cellphone bill. If you have not already done so, opt out of all third-party billing to your phone.
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Del. John Bohanan told a group of constituents over the weekend that he would not support bills moving through the state legislature this year to either legalize or decriminalize marijuana for medical or recreational use. I dont want to see Maryland go the way of Colorado, he said Saturday when asked about whether he would support any of the measures. Local law enforcement officials have already come out against the proposals, saying it acted as a facilitor to more serious drug use and offered mixed signals from the state that is experiencing a growing epidemic in prescription opiates and heroin abuse. On the house side these bills arent going to come out of committee, Bohanan said. I doubt Ill ever get the chance to vote on them. He said one of the main practical reasons for opposing the bills was because of the havoc drug use, even marijuana could, wreck on the careers of local residents who are employed by the federal government with a security clearance. Bohanan, who also holds a security clearance, said that in his work as a senior congressional aide to House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer his office often has to deal with people whove complained of losing their job because of having their security clearance revoked. They tell us they lost their clearance because they got popped for alcohol or drugs, Bohanan said. Despite moves in states like Colorado to legalize marijuana, possessing the controlled substance continues to be a federal crime. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer The Southern Maryland Vegan and Vegetarian Group (SMVVG) advertise as being a low key group with no agendas and no pressure. Founder Natalie Evans started this group in 2013 with her husband after they decided to become vegans together about two years ago. The two of them created the group as a way for like-minded and open-minded people to come together and learn about the benefits of a plant based lifestyle. SMVVG is not strictly a non-meat eaters organization. While many of the members of the group are either vegans or vegetarians, some are just curious about why anyone would want to change their diet. Evans herself did it because, I did not want to be dependent on medicine, but she added that there were several benefits to that sort of change in diet, including: lower cholesterol, stable blood pressure, diabetes regulation and weight loss. The group is in the process of trying to get local business to add more vegan and vegetarian options to their menus and they frequently pass out literature on their type of diet. At one point, the group also held quarterly meetings at the libraries in Calvert, St. Marys and Charles County however, they received little to no turnout. When the group shifted to promoting the lifestyle, they
began focusing on promoting local and organic farms, as well as upcoming festivals that shed more light on the vegan and vegetarianism diet. In addition to the health benefits, Evans said that reasons that people change over to a vegan or vegetarian diet is because of the positive impact that it has on the environment, considering the carbon footprint that processing meats leaves. Evans also promotes raw food preparation and eating more vegetable based products, even for meat eaters. She said that for her, being vegan and vegetarian is doable, comparable, and it makes you feel good. She frequently refers those with questions about veganism or vegetarianism to the Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG), which has more information than she can provide on her own. SMVVG will be participating in Earth Day in Leonardtown in April, selling vegan baked goods for those that are interested. For more information, visit the SMVVG Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthernMarylandVeganVegetarianGroup, call 301-481-2741, or visit the VRG website at www. vrg.org/ kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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I never really understood the so called new math but it seems to me that two plus two doesnt add up anymore. Recently there were news reports that two of our County Commissioners were expressing their concerns over the amount of remedial education new college students need in basic educational skills and how this is not a new phenomena. Other news reports told how proud our School Superintendent and School Board are with their accomplishments including a 90 percent graduation rate. Could they possibly be talking about the same graduates who need remedial training right after graduation? There are a few things I do know. Mr. Martirano is quite a showman, public relations guru, and publicity hound. He is also one of the highest paid people in county government, reportedly the ninth highest paid
lives. Here are some pointers about the efficiency of running -- Running takes very little time: A good hour or 45 minutes is adequate, especially if one is not prepping for a footrace. Three or four times a week is enough. Running is convenient: It can be done anywhere, and at any time, wherever you are. Running is inexpensive: All one needs is a good pair of running shoes, and dress for the weather. Running is simple and fun: When traveling for business or pleasure, running gear takes up very little luggage space. At your destination, take a run or two. Its a great way to enjoy where you are. Let me repeat: Enjoyable This is the key point. As for me, and for my patients who became runners, that was the key. As for you readers Try it and see. You may wind up enjoying running, and being fit, and be fit Lifelong. If you decide to run-for-fitness, and are not normally an exerciser, or have medical questions, check with your doctor. Eugene Guazzo, M.D. Chaptico, Md.
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SMCPS Eyes Replacing Textbooks with Tech Books
By Kay Poiro Staff Writer At last weeks Board of Education public budget forum, Superintendent Michael Martirano outlined a request for $4 million dollars from the county to replace the school systems textbooks, shifting funds for textbooks toward computing devices for student use or tech books. Martirano stated that a full textbook adoption would cost $8 million dollars. Instead, he argues, the county could spend half the amount for tablets and/ or computers for the students, providing students with online resources to supplement classroom instruction. According to Executive Director of Teaching, Learning and Professional Development, Jeff Maher, the last full textbook adoption was for K-12 mathematics in 2008. There have been other smaller adoptions for specific courses, but math was the last whole-content adoption. Likening the printed information in textbooks to the depreciation of a new car, Martirano noted that soon after new books are purchased, the information in them is already dated. He advanced the idea of a staggered implementation, stating that if the initiative were adopted, 1:1 computing for students would be within reach over a two year period. Tech books are something that would have been called the wave of the future, says board member Cathy Allen. But the future is now. County Commissioner Cindy Jones, the only county commissioner present at the public budget forum, was unavailable for comment. The Board of Education is scheduled to present their recommended budget to the Board of County Commissioners on March 1. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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Elementary Teachers, School Psychologist Recommended in the Status Of Make-Up Days SMCPS FY2015 Budget Due To Inclement Weather
sarahmiller@countytimes.net By Kay Poiro Staff Writer In two weeks, the Board of Education will vote on Superintendent Michael Martiranos recommended budget for FY 2015, a budget that calls for 31 new employees. Personnel actions in the recommended budget include eight additional elementary classroom teachers, as well as four additional special education teachers- one specifically for the Chesapeake Public Charter School. Another new position in this years budget is a Supervisor of School Psychologists. According to Director of Student Services Dr. Charles Ridgell, the proposed addition will serve as in a supervisory capacity as well as provide services to students, thus alleviating the workload of the current school psychologist. Ridgell has stated that the recommended caseload for a school psychologist is 1:700 students. Currently, St. Marys County Public Schools have one psychologist to nearly 2,000 students. A Coordinator of Transportation would also be new for the FY 2015 budget. Superintendent Martirano has said that Headstart along with high school Global and International Studies and Academy of Finance coupled with the upcoming addition of two new academies have the potential to stress an already stretched transportation network. The Board of Education is scheduled to present the recommended budget to the Board of County Commissioners on March 1. For more information on the proposed FY 2015 budget, visit http://www.smcps.org/ fs/budget-information. kaypoiro@countytimes.net At the end of the Board of Educations Feb. 5 budget forum, School Superintendent Michael Martirano presented to the community the status of make-up days due to the recent inclement weather and the consideration to utilize Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 as an inclement make-up date. The school system calendar had five inclement weather dates built in with one additional make-up date, using the staff development day of May 2, for a total of six days. The school system has currently used seven inclement weather days. The Superintendents recommendation to use Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 will satisfy the current inclement dates. At their Feb. 12 Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved the Superintendents recommended modifications to the 20132014 school calendar as follows: Monday, Feb. 17 will be a school day for students and staff. All schools and offices will be open. Friday, May 2 will be a school day for students and staff. All schools and offices will be open. Thursday, April 17 will be a holiday for all 12 month staff to make up for the Presidents Day holiday.
and the health departments from both counties, Nichols said. Schools have sent letters to parents and guardians of sixth graders, and St. Marys County Public Schools have created informational blurbs to put on Channel 10 said St. Marys County Supervisor of Health Services Patricia Wince. Health department representatives have been in communication with pediatricians and family doctors to ensure they have an appropriate supply of vaccinations on hand and know to tell parents their children are due for a vaccination, which would save them from scheduling a second doctors visit, Nazarek said. The health department has reached out to the Office of Childcare representative in Leonardtown to help get information out to daycares and preschools in the tri-county area, Nazarek. Failure to provide proof of vaccination can result in a student being excluded from school until the required records are provided. Students are requires to be up to date on their vaccines within 20 calendar days following the first day of school, at the latest. Military families are given 30 calendar days after the first day of school to show proof of up-to-date vaccinations, Wince said. As of January 2014 count, CCPS has 1,268 sixth graders, all of whom will need proof of the Tdap and MCV4 vaccinations prior to entering seventh grade, Nichols said. Parents and guardians can contact their students school nurse with questions.
If additional days are missed due to inclement weather, the calendar will be modified further in the following order: Friday, June 13 will be a school day for students and staff. All schools and offices will be open. Monday, April 21 will be a school day for students and staff. All schools and offices will be open. The Chesapeake Public Charter School calendar will be affected by the following modifications: Friday, May 2 will be a school day for students and staff. School and office will be open. If additional days are missed due to inclement weather, the Chesapeake Public Charter School calendar will be modified further in the following order: Monday, April 21 will be a school day for students and staff. School and office will be open. Monday, June 16 will be a school day for students and staff. School and office will be open. For more information, please call 301-4755511, ext. 32177.
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Independence. The first U.S. president who won the Nobel Peace Prize is Theodore Roosevelt, in 1906, for mediating the Russian-Japanese War Treaty. Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama also won the Nobel Peace Prize. U.S. presidents depicted on Mount Rushmore George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is located in South Dakota, in the Black Hills, 23 miles southwest of Rapid City. The three American presidents who were sons of a clergyman were Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, and Woodrow Wilson. John F. Kennedy is the only American president to win a Pulitzer Prize. He received the prize for his book Profiles in Courage.
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ceed, winning the colonists their independence from British rule. In 1787, Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, where the new Constitution was ratified. Within two years Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States. Though the current two-term limit was not law at the end of Washington's second term, he chose to retire from the Presidency anyway, leaving office in 1797. He would retire to his Virginia home at Mount Vernon, where he still engaged in various business dealings. Within three years of his retirement, however, Washington would fall ill of a throat infection that ultimately took his life on December 14, 1799. In addition to providing the inspiration for President's Day, Washington's legacy is that of a hero who led an army of colonists to a victory over a dominant empire. The Washington Monument and Mount Rushmore are two of the more notable monuments honoring the first President of the United States. In addition, the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. is so named in honor of George Washington.
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Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is a huge mountain sculpture of four US Presidents, located near Keystone, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Presidents depicted are: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These four Presidents were chosen to represent the founding, growth and preservation of the United States. The work was designed by the sculptor John Gutzon Borglum (March 25, 1871- March 6, 1941). The Construction of Mt. Rushmore: The monument was sculpted by Borglum and about 400 stone workers. Construction began on August 10, 1927 (President Coolidge attended the dedication that day). Funding was provided by private donations and the Federal Government. The sculpting was done by first blasting away tons of rock with dynamite. Workers then sat in hanging "swing seats," and used jackhammers, drills, hammers, and other tools to do the finishing work. Bad weather and a lack of funding slowed work; although it took 14 years to finish the project, work was done for only about 6 of those years. After Borglum's death, soon before the sculpture was done, the completion of the giant sculpture was overseen by his son, Lincoln Borglum. The monument was completed in 1941 (after Borglum's death). Geology of the Area: The rock of Mt. Rushmore consists of outcroppings of fine-grained granite (a hard, light-colored, igneous rock - volcanic rock that has cooled) and some mica schist (a type of crystalline metamorphic rock). The light-colored granite of Mt. Rushmore contrasts with darker layers of mica schist. Mt. Rushmore is the northeastern edge of the Harney Peak Granite Batholith (a batholith is a huge body of igneous rock that solidified under the earth).
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trends, area services and home improvement vendors. When sellers accept buyers' offers, buyers must then arrange home inspections. An inspection is oftentimes included as a contract contingency, and buyers have a right to cancel contracts if inspections find that a home is unsatisfactory structurally. Sellers competing for business in a thriving housing market also have to do their share of work. It is unlikely sellers will be able to list their homes for sale one day and have dozens of offers the next. Today's buyers are much more conservative, and homes will have to be presented in the best light and listed at reasonable prices. Sellers can start the process of selling their homes by researching recently sold homes in their neighborhoods, paying particular attention to final sales prices. This information may be available through tax records, and some real estate sites publish the data online. Sellers can then compare this information to what they still owe on their mortgages if their homes are not paid off, and this should give sellers an idea of their potential profits. Sellers also can benefit from working with real estate agents, as it can be quite difficult and stressful for homeowners to sell their homes on their own. Agents have access to multiple listing databases and industry contacts, information that is quite valuable when selling a home. Agent will do their own assessments of a home to help sellers price the home accordingly based on market conditions. In addition, real estate agents can inform sellers about which, if any, repairs or changes may need to be made to make a home more attractive to prospective buyers. Real estate agents also help sellers through the negotiating process, finding a balance between what the buyer wants to pay and how much the seller wants for the home. Housing markets are once again looking up. As the new year arrives, many people may find now is the time find their next homes. Understanding the process and getting guidance from real estate professionals makes the process of buying and selling a home that much easier.
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Obituaries
Melody Jo Bohanan, 50
Melody Jo Bohanan of La Plata, Md., died on Feb. 3, at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Md.She was 50 years old. Melody was a self-employed practicing attorney for 25 years and was of the Catholic faith. She was a graduate of the University of Maryland Law School and received a masters degree in business. She worked as an attorney for the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C. Melody is the daughter of the late Robert Leo Bohanan and the living Sharon Gail Semler (Kenneth), and the step-daughter of the late William H. Cochran. She is also survived by her husband, Lorence Kessler; one daughter, Morgan E. L. Kessler; four brothers, W. Grant Cochran, M. Scott Cochran, Jeffrey Cochran and Joseph Guiterez; one sister, Karla D. Briscoe, and two aunts, Shirley Ann McKay and Shelva Jean Davis. Friends were received on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a wake service at 7 p.m. at Raymond Funeral Service Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Md. 20646. Interment was on Monday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Michaels Church Cemetery in Ridge,
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Md.Pallbearers wereBrent Briscoe, Derek Briscoe, Randy DePew, Chris Kirby, Kevin McKay and Kim McKay. Memorials to Hospice of Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, Md. 20603. Condolences may be sent to the family atraymondfuneralservice.com.
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ville, Louise Sturm of Millersville and Charlie Dornall of Millersville.She was preceded in death by her granddaughter,Krissy Ryce, great-grandsonJohnny Ryce III and sister Margaret Hill. Mary spent her career working as a clerk and seamstress at TownCleaners. She also tutored adults in reading and made childrens clothes at a sewing factory.In her spare time, she volunteered at her church and spent timecrocheting and makingspecial gifts for family and friends. Her pride and joywas herfamily andvisits from thegreat-grandbabies, her babies. She alsoenjoyed reading, working on the family farm and was very involved in church and prayer. Mary was a very selfless and loving woman whose life revolved around her family.Her needs were simple and her happiness lay in the happiness of those she loved. She was very independent and shetook care ofher loved ones.Mary was adamant that her loved onesdid not need to take care of her. Shewas gracious and forgiving and was looked up to by many.Always welcoming, she was loved by all who met her. Family will receive friends for Marys Life Celebration on Friday, Feb. 7, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Charles Cortinovis on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 23080 Maddox Road, Bushwood, Md. 20618. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Currie Jr., J.D. Ryce, Josh Trossbach, Brian Jones, Junior Lathroum and George Beall. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, Md. 20609. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
the Shenandoah Trails. She was an avid gardener of both vegetable and flowers and enjoyed making many types of floral arrangements. She loved animals and rescued many strays. She had an extensive collection of rocks. She also enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her great-grandchildren. Ruthilee is survived by her son, George Michael Horne (Maryan) of Scotland, Md.; her granddaughter, Rebecca Shaw of Scotland, Md., and her great-grandchildren, Christian Scott Shaw and Sierra Mae Shaw. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her grandson, Richard Barnes. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Longstown Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery in Longstown, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 160, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Ruthilee B. Horne, 87
Ruthilee B. Horne, 87 of Scotland, Md., passedaway Feb. 9, at Taylor Farms in Bushwood, Md. Born Feb. 19, 1926, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the lateAlexander Carlisle Bradner and Gertrude Viola Bradner. In June 1944, Ruthilee married her late husband, George Harold Horne, in Williamsport, Pa. They celebrated 40 years of marriage before his passing in 1984. She was employed as a librarian for 20 years by Lincoln County Library in Mississippi. She was actively involved for over 15 years with her church in Brookhaven, Minn. She volunteered many hours in the church library. She enjoyed nature and spending time outside, which included backpacking through the Appalachian Mountains and
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Edwin B. Attaway
Edwin B. Attaway of Lexington Park, Md., died Feb. 7, at the Washington Hospital Center. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was the son of the late Edwin C. Attaway and Betty Attaway. Edwin B. Attaway lived in Lexington Park, Md., for two and a half years. In his early years he worked as a United States Navy submarine sailor, this paved the way for him to find a job with the Boeing Company. He was a hard worker, punctual and truly dedicated to Boeing for 34 years. He loved dogs trained dogs to hunt, and enjoyed going to dog shows. He was a simple man and loved his family. He donated goods to the poor and needy in the Philippines. He appreciated good cooking, and enjoyed traveling and sightseeing with his family. He liked to work with computers. Edwin B. Attaway is survived by his wife, Melchora C. Attaway; son, Richard Attaway of Lexington Park, Md.; brother, Richard Attaway of Erie, Pa., and sister Jean Manchester of Pittsburgh, Pa. Arrangements are pending at this time. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
1960s he became one of the first African Americans to be a member of the volunteer rescue squad. He continued to serve in that role until his illness. He was an employee of St. Marys Hospital for some 47 years where he was known not only for his meticulous work and attention to detail, but for his easy going smile and soft-spoken manner. He held many appointments to various boards and commissions over the many years which included the St. Marys Hospital Board of Directors, the Building Committee for the Carter Building, the Extension Service Advisory Board, the St. Marys Hospital Renovation Committee, the St. Marys County Board of Social Services, the Fair Board and the Agricultural Land Preservation Committee. He participated in numerous Christmas in April projects. Many neighbors benefited from his generous spirit when he would push snow and clear driveways, refusing to accept any type of payment. He took pride in his garden and shared the fruits of his labor with friends and family alike. He was constantly improving and perfecting his wine-making skills. When not working, he avidly pursued other hobbies. He grew up farming and love of the land never left him. A local historian in his own way and an avid photographer, Walt collected a series of
his own photographs from the 1970s to make a slide show collection documenting tobacco growing in Southern Maryland. Joining the Southern Maryland Antique Power Association gave him an outlet to express his enjoyment of old tractors with like other minded enthusiasts and allowed him the ability to greatly expand his tractor collection. He was the founder of the tractor parade in Leonardtown, Md. His happiest times were spent with his five grandchildren. He relished any opportunity to spend time with them. The family received friends on Monday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m. followed by Rescue Squad prayers at 7:15 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md., with Father David Beaubien officiating, con celebrating Father Rory Conley. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were Jay Neal, John Neal, Paul White, Treavor Rose, John Thomp son and Henry Johnson. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650, and/or the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
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Middle School Students to Southern Maryland Agricultural Receive Award Development Commission (SMADC) for Leadership, Receives 2014 Maryland Sportsmanship Sustainable Growth Award
By Kay Poiro Staff Writer On Friday, Feb. 14, Recreation & Parks presents the 5th Annual Will Smith Leadership Award to the following nine middle school students who have demonstrated a high level of academics, leadership, and sportsmanship on the basketball court and in the classroom.
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) received the 2014 Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission Award for Leadership and Service (for accomplishments that advance public appreciation, understanding and promote smart growth) at a reception in Annapolis on February 5. The Leadership and Service Award, presented by Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission Chairman John Laria, recognized SMADCs "demonstrated commitment to connecting farms and food to residents, creating healthy communities and helping transition former tobacco farmers to prosperous alternatives." Members of SMADC were present to receive the award and a citation from the Maryland General Assembly presented by Delegate Sally Jameson. The award ceremony included a video-clip which illustrated SMADC's achievements and featured ongoing land preservation initiatives and programs which encourage and assist the region's transitioning farms to diversify into other profitable alternative agricultural crops and products. This award is truly a we award, reflecting the vision and hard work of the entire Commission and staff, commented Christine Bergmark, SMADCs executive director, SMADC has become known as nimble and responsive to the needs of Southern Marylands farmers as we work together to maintain a farming future without tobacco. It hasnt been easy, but the SMADC Board and its staff have taken on all challenges to ensure the sustainability of our regions farms. The Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards celebrate significant achievement by individuals, businesses, organizations and local governments to realize the twelve planning visions adopted by the Maryland General Assembly to develop and implement sound growth and development policy. The awards promote exemplary work that represents or inspires collaboration, innovation, conservation, community impact and quality of life. For more information on the Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards visit the Maryland Department of Transportation website at www.mdp.state.md.us; for information on SMADCs programs visit www.smadc.com.
Tucker ArvinSpring Ridge Middle School Holly ClickMargaret Brent Middle School Paul FagnanoLeonardtown Middle School Benjamin FowlerMargaret Brent Middle School Leah GoughSpring Ridge Middle School Madeline GregoryMargaret Brent Middle School Bryan LloydLeonardtown Middle School Chip MillsLeonardtown Middle School
The ceremony is scheduled to take place after the JV basketball game at Great Mills High School. Recipients will receive a plaque from Recreation & Parks as well as an autographed basketball from Tubby Smith, current Mens Basketball Coach at Texas Tech University, and former national champion at the University of Kentucky. Tubby is William Smiths uncle and a former St. Marys County resident. The award is named after William Smith Jr., a former active Recreation & Parks participant and who lost his life in 2008. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be brought to life by actor and motivational speaker Gregg Riley at the librarys Black History Month program at Lexington Park branch on Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. Riley, who looks and sounds like Dr. King, will portray the famous Civil Rights leader. He will discuss key passages of Kings most famous speeches and their impact today. The free program is being co-sponsored by Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions, NAACP of St. Marys County and the Minority Outreach Coalition.
Raiders & Invaders Weekend of Family Fun to Occur June 6-8 in Leonardtown
After more than a year of planning, The Town of Leonardtown and the St. Marys County Division of Tourism are proud to announce Raiders & Invaders weekend, a 3-day, multi-component experience for all ages taking place in Leonardtown and throughout St. Marys County June 6-8, 2014. For the most current information, the public is invited to log on to the event website www.RaidersandInvaders.com , which will be continually updated with details about this once in a lifetime experience. The event is part of the State of Marylands War of 1812 Chesapeake Campaign a year of bicentennial events and activities that follow the 1814 British push up the Chesapeake and Patuxent to Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Though there were few battles in Southern Maryland, the British continually harassed coastline residents and subsequently invaded the tiny Town of Leonardtown population approximately 300. But victory was not as easy as it seemed. The Town residents convinced the British commander with his force of 1,500 not to burn the courthouse, but to move on out of town. And that, say event organizers, is worth commemorating. The Weekend kicks off with Raiders & Invaders First Friday, which builds upon the towns established First Friday tradition, showing theyve come a long way in 200 years. Highlights include the music and story concert: 1812, Tide of War, art gallery openings and a variety of 1812-themed activities provided by shops, restaurants and the Port of Leonardtown Winery. The past comes to life at the free main festival in downtown Leonardtown on Saturday. Visitors will delight in a wide range of musical styles - from the Ships Company Chanteymen to ilyAMI, story-telling by Ming Diaz, traditional circus arts by Old Bay Circus, and much more. Throughout the upper town, there will also be street theater produced by the Newtowne Players, arts activities, 1812-related exhib-
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Great Mills High School and AP Computer Science students will present a STEM program for youth 9 to 13 years of age at which they will learn to control the Finch robots using SNAP! Programming on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at Lexington Park branch. Registration is required. Lexington Park branch will offer Angry Birds on Feb. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for children of all ages. They will build towers and catapults and then play life-sized Angry Birds while at the same time learn some physics concepts.
Staff from the College of Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute and the library will present an overview on researching grant opportunities and the grant writing process at a free workshop at Lexington Park branch on Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. The Foundation Centers databases used to find grant sources and that are available only at Lexington Park branch will be demonstrated. Registration is required. Parents and adults will explore educational apps for tablets and learn how to use them to promote early learning with children at a program for parents and caregivers at the Lexington Park branch on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Registration is requested. Zombies will take on the humans at the Zombie program at Charlotte Hall branch on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Participants will become either a zombie or survivor, participate in Zombie Fear Factor, get survival tips, and maybe be a part of a flash mob. Costumes are encouraged. The Teen Coverflip Art Contest is underway. Teens can design a new cover for a young adult book and drop it off at any branch by March 1. Entries must be flat, no larger than 8 x11, and original. The title and author of the book must be included on the entry. A grand prize winner and a viewers choice winner will be selected and will be awarded art supplies.
its and lectures, and historical demonstrations, including spinning, lace-making, blacksmithing, and artillery drills. Along Leonardtowns waterfront, visitors can see Chesapeake Bay-built work boats and climb aboard for an invasion route excursion. Beer, wine and local favorites like seafood and stuffed ham will be available for purchase, as well as hand-crafted items to take home. After attending the daytime festivities, visitors can enjoy an evening of free music right at the site of the 1814 British invasion. Musician Justin Myles opens the evening followed by The British Invasion Tribute who will perform songs by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who and more. Everyone is invited back on Sunday to experience the rich history and culture of the entire St. Mary's peninsula. Visitors can stay over Saturday night in one of St. Marys Countys many inns or hotels and, in the morning, prepare to see all that the county has to offer. Sunday activities will include gourmet brunches, wine tastings, and 1812-related events at sites and attractions like Sotterley Plantation. As a further incentive, guests attending the Friday or Saturday events may pick up a commemorative passport, which serves as a mini-guide with information about the weekend and St. Marys County attractions. The passport also offers free admission to participating sites on Sunday plus a chance to enter a sweepstakes drawing. The Raiders & Invaders Steering Committee is made up of local organizations and community stakeholders, including the Leonardtown Business Association, College of Southern Maryland, Historic Sotterley and the St. Marys County Historical Society. The committee is seeking partners, sponsors, volunteers and others to help produce or be part of the Countys signature War of 1812 event. For more information on how to get involved, contact the St. Marys County Division of Tourism at 301-475-4200 X4203 or visitus@stmarysmd.com .
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Photos courtesy of Vickie Vu Co-Founders Vickie Vu and Kristine Millen pose with some of their children
By Kay Poiro Staff Writer SALT (Serving as Advocates for Lost and Troubled) is a St. Marys County-based nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting abandoned, suffering and poor children through Christian ministry. SALT President and co-founder Kristine Millen says the children assisted by SALT have been identified as having the potential to fall into the hands of human traffickers. Currently, the organization has ministries in Bangladesh, Kenya, Thailand and Vietnam. Millen, co-founder Vickie Vu and their board of directors spread their ministry through homes in each country. The homes are SALT-assisted; the organization doesnt govern them. Instead, they are staffed by people with the same desires we have, Millen says. Theyre out there on a wing and a prayer with no major funding. Millen notes that 100% of every donation goes directly to the organization. SALT has no overhead; board members pay for everything from postage stamps to travel expenses. Kristine says even though board members arent wealthy, they manage to visit the homes as often as they can afford to. The home in Bangladesh is a day shelter, whereas the other three countries have homes that serve as more permanent shelters. They are safe environments where the children can get a hot meal, a shower and put clean clothes on and also get an education, says Millen in reference to the homes. Although information about the non-profit can be found on the organizations website, the exact location of the homes is unlisted. Were careful about protecting the children. Were a Christian organization and the people running these homes are Christians, but in primarily Muslim countries, she explains. Seeing education as essential to breaking the cycle of poverty and victimization, especially for girls, SALT has educational programs teaching younger girls to read and write. Older girls are being trained in business. SALTs offerings continue to evolve as their children come of age. SALT sponsors programs to train and educate the older children so they can become self-sufficient. There are also scholarships available for vocational training and university. Millen says in the end, its all about the kids. There are more children who need to be rescued, she points out. The more money we can raise, the more children we can take in. I want these children to grow up knowing that theyre loved, that theyre valued and that they have purpose. For more information about SALTs mission, visit www.saltkids.org. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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FREE, Bereavement Training Offered The St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services, in conjunction with Hospice of St. Marys, will offer FREE, Bereavement Training. The training will cover suggestions on what to say when someone has experienced a loss by death and how to support a friend during a loss. Those who attend the training will gain valuable information to help those experiencing grief. The training will be on Friday, Feb. 28 from 9:00 11:30 a.m. in the Potomac Building, Room 14, at the Governmental Center Complex. To register, call the Department of Aging & Human Services at 301-475-4200, ext. 1680 by Feb. 21 to reserve your seat. Seating is limited and light refreshments will be served. Famous African American Men in History On Friday, Feb. 21, at 12:30 p.m., at the Northern Senior Activity Center, find out some little known facts about famous African American men in history. February is Black History Month and a display of books and other visual materials will be available in the Great room display case. Last year the center featured famous African American women. This year the center will highlight men who made history by breaking barriers in segregated conditions. Call 301-475-5002, ext. 1001 to sign up; space is limited. Northern Breakfast Caf On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 9 a.m., the breakfast caf will serve French Toast, Ham and Peaches. Let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others. Breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is $2 per person and sign up and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions. Matters of the Heart On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 10:45 a.m., Nutrition Education on Matters of the Heart: Update on Fats will be presented by Barbara Hak, certified dietician at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Living Well with Chronic Disease Give yourself something priceless--improved well-being. The Loffler Senior Activity Center is conducting a six week workshop on how to manage your chronic condition. The class will meet at the center on Thursdays, Mar. 6 - Apr. 10. This is an evidence-based program, developed by Stanford University, to help people with chronic conditions take charge of their life by developing self-management skills, including dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management, working with health care providers and more. If you have a chronic condition and are serious about improving the way you feel, this is the workshop for you. There is no charge for taking this class; however, a commitment to regular attendance is needed for good results. For more information or to sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. AARP Smart Driver Course As a result of evidence-based research findings, the AARP has adjusted its Smart Driver curriculum in 2014 to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. This class will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Mar.11 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $15for AARP members, $20for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Tai Chi for Arthritis Beginner Class Forming at the Loffler Senior Activity Center The Loffler Senior Activity Center will be holding beginning Tai Chi for Arthritis classes at 9 a.m. on Wednesday mornings from Mar.12 through Apr. 30 (8 sessions). Medical studies have shown that practicing this program reduces pain significantly, prevents falls for the elderly and provides many other health benefits in a relatively short period of time. While there is no monetary cost for this class, commitment to attendance and practice at home is required for students. Twenty slots are available. To sign up for this class or for more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Annual Orioles Bus Trip on the Horizon Hey Orioles fans! Clear your calendar for Wednesday, May 14 so that you can watch your favorite Baltimore team play the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards. You dont worry about the traffic; weve scheduled a bus to pick up fans at all three of the conveniently located senior activity centers. The cost for this trip is $60 which includes transportation, ticket for covered seating, bus driver tip, water and snack on the bus. Stop by any of the Senior activity Centers in St. Marys County to make your payment and reserve you space. Call Joyce at 301-737-5670, ext. 1656 for more information.
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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. World. Tickets are $10 and include music and delectable desserts. To order seats online by credit card, visit ChopticonChorus.org, and click on the seat yourself ticketing link. Choose your seats, check out and print your ticket. Valentines Day Dinner at The Inn at Brome Howard The Inn at Brome Howard (18281 Rosecroft Road, St Marys City) - 5 to 8 p.m. Treat your sweetheart to a romantic and delicious Valentines Day dinner at The Inn at Brome Howard. On Feb. 14 and 15, Expressions of St. Marys will offer a special prix fixe dinner menu. Enjoy a complete four-course meal in the casual elegance of the 19th-century re stored plantation house for $45, plus tax and gratuity. Diners will choose an appe tizer, entre, and dessert from a selection of delectable offerings. Chefs specialty entrees include beef tenderloin, Cornish game hen, chicken Chesapeake, seasoned chicken breast topped with crab imperial and cioppino, the classic Italian seafood stew. Each selection comes with salad, rolls, a fresh vegetable, coffee and tea. A cash bar will feature specialty martinis, wines and champagne by the bottle. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. each day. Reservations are required; call 240237-8319 to insure your table. Fall in love again over heart-warming creations at The Inn at Brome Howard. And you can make the romance last. The Inn will be offering special lodging rates both nights. Contact innkeeper Tara Jensen at 240-434-3209 to reserve your room. Charlotte Hall Library (New Market Rd, Charlotte Hall) -10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This chapter of the Society of Deco rative Painters offers opportunities to learn the art of decorative painting, also known as tole painting. Business meetings are held on alternate months, followed by a paint-in or class. During the other monthly meetings, the group paints the entire time. Guests are welcome to visit two meetings per calendar year prior to joining. Anyone interested in painting with is welcome to check it out. For more information, please contact dwilliamsstudio@hotmail.com or 240-298-6474. Get Your Heart On Valentine Dance Fitzies Marina Restaurant and Pub (21540 Joe Hazel Road, Leonardtown) 7:30 p.m. to midnight Join the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy for an evening of great music, dancing, hors doeuvres, a glass of champagne, drinks and good company. Rock and roll to the 70s and 80s, played by the local band Wiskers, who only perform locally on occasion. Attend with a group of friends, a partner or just yourself. Get Your Heart On Valentine Dance is a benefit for the victims of domestic violence. Your ticket purchase helps to provide attorneys and advocates who protect victims of dating and domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking, all at no cost to victims. Get your tickets now, for $20 per person, before they sell out early at www.smcfa. net or call 301-373-4141. Roast Beef Dinner Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (43256 Rescue Lane in Hollywood) - 4 to 7 p.m. The dinner will be carry out. The menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots and roll. Cost is $15. The auxiliary will also have an assortment of desserts available for purchase. Little League Baseball and Softball Registrations Chancellors Run Regional Park Senior Center (21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Marys National and American Leagues will be holding walk in registrations for Baseball and Softball. Southern Maryland Birds Cole Cinema, Campus Center (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 10 a.m. The St. Marys Arboretum Asso ciation at St. Marys College will host Southern Maryland Birds: Who lives here, who visits here and how do we attract them to our backyards? a public lecture. It is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jennifer Walker at jawalker1@smcm.edu. The St. Marys Arboretum Association was founded in 2010 at St. Marys College of Maryland. As the states public honors college, St. Marys is committed to exemplifying an honors commitment in all that it does, be it in the classroom or in its grounds practices and management. www.smcm.edu/arboretum.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Longaberger Basket Bingo to Benefit Mechanicsville Rescue Squad Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) - 7 to 10 p.m. All Baskets will have Pampered Chef items, along with Liners & Protectors. $20 for book of 20 Regular Games, and $5 for book of 5 specials. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50 raffle. Pull Tabs will be played for your choice of Longaberger or a Coach Purse. The group leader with the most reservations will win the 2014 sweetheart basket. Food and Refreshments will be sold throughout the evening. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo will start at 7 p.m. Make a Reservation to get your name entered to win the New Lend A Hand Basket. For Reservations, call Joyce Downs at 301-481-0906 or 301-884-8829 Snow or Ice Date is March 13. Time Zone Film Screening Cole Cinema (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Marys City) - 6 p.m. St. Marys College of Marylands Boyden Gallery will host a film screening and discussion by photographers Gabriela Bulisova and Lashawna Etheridge-Bey. They will present their collab orative multimedia project, Time Zone, which follows Lashawna Etheridge-Bey, a 39 year-old resident of Washington, D.C., who spent half of her life in prison for a double murder and was paroled in December 2011. The project focuses on Lashawnas personal transformation while in prison, her difficult yet highly successful reentry into society, and the conflicts that remain within herself and with family members. The discussion is free and open to the public.
Sunday Feb. 16
Peter Himmelheber at the North End Gallery The North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 2 p.m. Peter Himmelheber, well known local Historian ,will be speaking at the North End Gallery . The presentation is titled Why was/is it Taking so Long. He will be using a power point presentation showing the recreation of the Brick Chapel at Historic St. Marys City. Featured in this talk will be pictures Mr. Himmelheber took over the course of the recreation. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Also, during the month of February the show at the North End highlights Historic St. Marys City and is titled Historic St. Marys City, Picturing the Past. The gallery can be reached at 301-475-3130 or www.northendgallery.org Charlie Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass American Legion Post 274 (11820 H. G. Trueman Road, Lusby) 2 p.m. Youre invited to a day of live Bluegrass music with Charlie Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass. The cost is free!
Saturday Feb. 15
Frozen Heart 50K St. Marys Lake (Camp Cosoma Road) 7:30 a.m. Come celebrate Valentines Day weekend with the Chesapeake Bay Running Club by running for hours in the cold woods. This is the inaugural Frozen Heart 50K, and there is also a 10.5 or 21 mile course. frozenheart50k.blogspot. com. Southern Maryland Decorative Painters
Friday Feb. 14
Chopticon Chorus Valentines Day Cabaret Fundraiser Chopticon High School Cafeteria (25390 Colton Point Rd, Morganza) - 6 to 8:30 p.m. Help support the Chopticon High School Peace Pipers & Divas as they travel to Florida to perform at Disney
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Monday Feb. 17
Horse Camp for a Day Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Greenwell Foundation offers one-day horse camps that coincide with days off from St. Marys County Public Schools. These camps are similar to our summer program. Campers ride in the morning, do crafts related to horses, have a horse care talk, play games and explore the park. Cost is $60 per camper or $50 per rider per sibling. For ages 7 to 14. Dyslexia Support Network Patuxent Presbyterian Church (2341 Kingston Creek Road, California) 7 to 8:30 p.m. At this meeting of the Dyslexia Support Network of Southern Maryland, advocate Lisa Blottenberger will talk about appropriate intervention programs for students with dyslexia. For additional information, please contact Laura Schultz at 703-477-4847 or check out our website at dyslexiasomd.weebly.com.
Tuesday Feb. 18
Equestrian Volunteer Training Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood) - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Love horses and helping people? Become an Equestrian Volunteer! The Greenwell Foundation is in need of volunteers to assist with riding lessons that help to further the growth clients experience physically and emotionally. Volunteering within the arena will allow you to discover your interests, learn about horses, make new friends, receive service hours that will boost college or job application credentials and make a difference with the riders in your community. All interested volunteers should contact the Greenwell Foundation at volunteer@greenwellfoundation.org to register for our Spring Volunteer Training. We cant wait to meet you!
seminar is not for victorious Christians, but Christians who often find themselves defeated and discouraged. It deals with practical questions such as How do you stay focused when you are distracted with so much to do? How do you pray longer than five minutes? or How do you pray when your own life is so messed up? Registration fee is $11 per person. Fee includes participants materials, refreshments Friday night and a continental breakfast on Saturday. Seminar runs 6:30 to 9pm Friday night, and concludes 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Register online at www.seejesus.net, or call Cornerstone Presbyterian Church office at 301-862-5016. In order to make sure there are enough materials for all in attendance, please register at least one week in advance. Call Rich Buckingham at 301-9941951 or 301-769-1273 with any questions. Steak, Shrimp, & Fish Dinner American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue) 5 to 8 p.m. This dinner, held the third Friday of every month is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price You can view this menu at alpost221. webs.com/steakshrimpfishmenu.htm. You can call 301-884-4071 for further information. You can also visit our website
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Saturday Feb. 22
Gregg Riley to Portray Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Blvd., Lexington Park) 1 p.m. Watch Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. come to life when Gregg Riley portrays the civil rights leader. His uncanny resemblance to Dr. King in appearance, voice and mannerisms gives the audience a sense they are seeing and hearing Dr. King himself. He will discuss the key passages of Kings most heralded speeches, including his famous I have a Dream speech and discuss their impact in todays world and locally. Riley is a retired US Army Colonel, receiving numerous awards and decorations during his military career. After retiring, he followed his passion and became an actor and motivational speaker. He has made guest appearances on the HBO series Treme. This special event, part of Black History Month, is sponsored by the St. Marys County Library, NAACP of St. Marys County, Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC) and the Minority Outreach Coalition. The program is free.
Friday Feb. 21
A Praying Life Seminar, Part One Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (Town Creek Road, Lexington Park) 6:30 to 9 p.m. The seminar starts on Feb. 1 and concludes on Feb. 2. A Praying Life is open to anyone who has a desire to begin or deepen a private prayer life. This
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Wine, jazz and murder were just some of the highlights of Freedom Hill Horse Rescues first ever Speakeasy Soiree, held at Fridays Creek Winery in Owings. The event was sold out, according to Freedom Hill President and Executive Director Kristy Alvarez. Participants showed up in flappers dresses and tuxedos, ready for an elegant evening of wine, dancing and music performed by the Pax Rats culminating in a murder and whodunit mystery. Les and Dianne Dickey came out to support both the
Freedom Hill Horse Rescue and Fridays Creek Winery. Theyre raising money for a good cause, Les said. Other attendees came out just to have fun in costume. I cant miss a chance to dress up, said Kelly Hysan. Volunteers at Freedom Hill Horse Rescue save horses from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter, as well as helping to relieve the unwanted overflow of foals generated by the Premarin and Nurse Mare Industries. For more information, visit www.freedomhillhorserescue.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Sam Grow Band and Signature Live Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 9 p.m. Jim Bennett Motown Live Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) 7 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Country Band Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) - 6 to 9 p.m.
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Piranhas Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) - 9:30 p.m. Ballroom and Swing Dance Party House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 8 to 11 p.m. 15 Strings Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd., Abell) 5 to 9 p.m. 3 Days of Rain Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Stickey Wicket Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) - 9:30 p.m.
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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer I have been thinking about going to a bingo night for a few years now. My sister-in-law and I did go to a basket bingo at the Mechanicsville Fire Department Social Hall last year, and that was fun. I won a fleece blanket as a door prize towards the end. I was excited to win that. Im not known to be lucky. My Mother used to have hunches for lottery and win, and she also won quite often at the bingos she so dearly loved. As a child, in the late 60s and early 70s, I went with my mother to bingos all around Prince Georges and Charles counties. There was a time when my Mother and I went a few nights a week usually VFW, K of C, and Legion halls. The standby every week bingos were St. Johns in Clinton in the basement of the church, the VFW hall in Morningside and the Knights of Columbus Hall in Forestville. In fact, I was still meeting my Mother at the St. Johns bingo on Thursday nights well into the 1990s when my sons were small. My Father took turns, like all the Clinton Fire Department volunteers, calling bingo for years in the 1950s. I loved working the bingos, even as a small child, I was allowed to help with cleaning up cards, getting women their coffee and treats, and often playing. Since Ive always been more of a morning person, it was hard for me even at age six to stay awake through the whole night of bingo, and I would wake up suddenly with my face planted on my two or three cards on the table. And usually with little red, plastic chips stuck to my arms or face. If you were a bingo player, who doesnt remember the smell of those old cardboard cards, breaking apart sheets of chips, the smoke-filled halls, barbecue, hamburgers, hotdogs, and orange Tru-Ade cooked & provided by the various ladies auxiliaries of each hall? Everyone had their good luck charms, their special tins or plastic Parkay tubs filled with the red or old brown chips like my Grandmother had. I also remember getting close on a card, and my Mother yelling to me to sit on it!. Which I would it always worked for her. As you can tell, bingo was a major part of my childhood. So, yes, once in a while I think back on those fond memories and want to go again. With all this in mind last week, I asked my sister-in-law, Pam if she would like to go to the big bucks bingo at the Rod & Reel at Chesapeake Beach (another favorite childhood place). To get in the mood and to have my own lucky tchotchke, I found a poem some unknown customer wrote about me in 1967 while my Dad and I were eating dinner at the Rod & Reel. Its called To a child at Chesapeake Beach and written on the back of the placemat. Its signed R. N. This had to be good luck. Pam and I were so excited when we pulled in and the parking lot wasnt full better odds for us. We get inside and were told immediately that the bingo was cancelled due to weather. Pam and I looked at each other and at the attendant and said What weather? But we were told that they were going to go ahead with their regular Sunday night bingo. We wondered; What was the difference? We had a nice dinner instead of the free dinner that came with the big bucks bingo, and had fun anyway. I had no idea that computers had come to bingo everyone has their own bingo laptop behind their cards. I only won once and it was on the computer for an early bird game. A whole $10!! I was just as excited to yell for that $10 as if it had been $100. It must have been the poem. If we go again, I think Im going to try and find some old bingo chips and add that to the poem. If anyone has any sure-fire lucky charms send them my way! 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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By using clean-burning natural gas, the project will protect the environment.
The facilitys new equipment will use natural gas, the cleanest-burning fossil fuel. It meets the most stringent environmental limits to protect air quality. It has been carefully designed to optimize efficiency while minimizing impacts. And it will also be zero-dischargeno water used will disturb the bay.
The facility will be built somewhere. Calvert County should be able to enjoy its benefits.
If this project does not go forward, our customers may choose to either export gas from other competing projects in the United States, or import gas from the Middle East, Russia or other parts of the world. In the end, global demand will be met. But without this project, Southern Maryland will get none of the benefits.
Despite these facts, we know some people will still have questions. And were committed to answering each and every one. So far weve held 39 meetings with local residents, and have many more planned. The government approval process is open, and we encourage our neighbors to participate. Our website, dom.com (keyword: Cove Point), offers even more background about this project, a regularly updated list of FAQs and a place to ask questions and sign up for our e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Weve been neighbors for four decades. And we believe weve been good neighbors. Our goal is to continue working together to improve Calvert County and all of Southern Maryland. We rmly believe the plans we have for Cove Point will do just that.
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