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By Guy Leonard
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reduced to just 15 years if a prisoner remains

free of incidents.
Five years ago Green petititioned a
U.S. District Court for a new trial but was
refused; he claimed that he had ineffective
counsel at trial.
The details of the crime for which
Green was convicted are disturbing.
According to the evidence laid out in
the denial of Greens appeal Pickeral was
found dead in Longview Beach Feb. 19,
1997, having been strangled to death.
Medical reports showed that she had
tried to fight her assailant; when found her
clothes were disheveled, exposing some of
her body parts and her boots were missing.
One witness at trial, which took place
about a year later, testified they saw someone dragging something or a person across
the road.
That person was a light brown-skinned
person, according to court records, wearing
red sweats and a white t-shirt at the time.
Green was said in court documents to
have been wearing the same kind of clothing
the day before the killing.
When the suspect saw they had been
identified they dropped the child on the
ground.
A neighbor later found Pickeral in a
Nearly 15 years ago Keith Allen Green

was sentenced to three decades behind bars
for killing a 13-year-old girl in the Longview
Beach community as she got off a school
bus and headed for home.
Now Green is set to be eligible for parole in September but an online petition is
seeking to ensure he is not granted an early
release.
The petition, found on Change.org,
has already gotten 275 signatures, the site
claims, in advance of Greens parole hearing
that is still months away.
Tiffany Thompson, a Chaptico resident
who lives just a few miles away from the
Longview Beach community and cousin to
the victim Claudia Pickeral said the killing
had a major impact on the community.
Before this in Chaptico we didnt lock
our doors, Thompson said. Shes always
on my mind; I just wanted to make the community aware of whats happening.
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to make them eligible for parole for every
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later died.
A day after the killing police found
some of Pickerals personal belongings in a
burn pile near Greens property, which was
right next door to Pickerals familys home.
Police testified that on the day of the
murder the items were not at the burn site;
the items contained Pickerals fingerprints
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Green was later convicted of seconddegree murder after his trials venue was
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Claudias murder, the federal appeals ruling reads.
Green appealed his conviction to the
state Court of Special Appeals and in 2000
it ruled that there was sufficient evidence to
uphold his conviction.
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Elected leaders approved the $220.4

million fiscal 2015 operating budget for
St. Marys County Tuesday but county
government observers are already looking to next week when the Board of Education will bring their budget before the
Board of County Commissioners for final approval.
While the fiscal 2015 budget for
the school system is pressing the greater
question in the past several weeks has
been whether the school system will
find a way to deal with its $6 million
and growing deficit for the current fiscal
2014.
In a brief statement about passing
the countys overall budget Commissioner Todd Morgan called it a budget
born in the best of times and the worst
of times and added that even in times of
difficult financial circumstances leaders
had to still be accountable.
It seemed a pointed reference to the
school system; Superintendent Michael
J. Martirano, his finance chief Tammy
McCourt and deputy superintendent
Bradley Clements were in attendance but
said nothing publicly.
Board members have said publicly
that they have yet to see anything official
from the school system but Martirano
has already proposed a $3 million cut for
2015 and not filling positions in order to
save money.
The school system is already predicting a cost of some $27 million just to
cover the cost of health care for employ-
ees, what the administration has said was

the main problem that caused the fiscal
2014 budget.
The countys budget is about $2.2
million less than fiscal 2014 and maintains the property tax rate of .857 per
$100 of assessed value as well as a 3 percent income tax rate.
The school system will get an extra
$4 million above maintenance of effort
funding for a total of $93.9 million; the
sheriffs office got a 6.4 percent increase
to $35.5 million.
The county will also finance $1.7
million to replace 35 vehicles, 23 of
which will be for the sheriffs office.
Commissioner Dan Morris voted
against the budget, citing the countys
decision to fund more full time employee
salaries than he believed were necessary.
He also said that the county did
nothing to put a cap on taxes for seniors,
which was different than any kinds of
cuts.
We had asked for a senior tax
cap which I thought was reasonable,
Morris said. We praise seniors in our
community but we dont help them. We
are spending money at a greater rate than
what we need to.
Commissioner Larry Jarboe also
voted against the budget as he has for the
last seven years, though he said that during his 16 years in office he has voted for
nine when previous boards found ways to
fund their priorities as well as cut taxes.
I count nine for and seven against,
Jarboe said. It can be done.
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By Guy Leonard
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The Leonardtown Town Council voted unanimously Monday afternoon to draft a letter of support for the owners of a new restaurant The
Rex that plans to open on the town square soon.
Joe Kurley, the restaurants owner, sought the councils help with
getting a letter of support for a Class B liquor license that would also allow for alcohol sales for on or taking off from the property as well as an
outdoor setting for alcohol consumption.
Kurley presented his businesss logo and proposed menu to the town
council that seemed to be eager to see what he was going to offer.
This is what we really wanted to see, Councilwoman Leslie Roberts said happily.
Town staff have said municipal leadership has been eager to fill the
space vacated by the Cerro Grande Mexican-style restaurant.
Kurley said the menu of The Rex will change every several months
to provide a more unique dining experience; the ownership of the restaurant is scheduled to go before the countys Alcohol Beverage Board to
seek a liquor license.
NJ Plane Crash
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
One Lexington Park woman is dead and
three other county residents are injured after
their small passenger plane crashed shortly before trying to land at a New Jersey airfield just
outside Atlantic City.
The crash occurred May 9, according to
information from the Hamilton Township Police
Department, which is cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on
the investigation.
The person killed was 28-year-old Morgan
Brittany Smith; the pilot of the Navion G aircraft
was Peter Kosogorin, 45, of Tall Timbers while
the other two passengers were Alec Lewis, 23, of
California and Cheyne Austin, 23, of Lexington
Park.
Kosogorin and Austin were hospitalized at
Atlantic City Medical Centers trauma division
while Lewis was treated and released.
Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene
of the crash, Hamilton police said.
Det. Frank Schalek with the Hamilton
police said that the group had flown out of St.
Marys County Regional Airport first to go to
Atlantic City to partake of the casinos and then
planned to go onto the airshow at the combined
military base at Lakehurst.
They were on final approach, Schalek
told The County Times. And there was heavy
fog in the area at the time of the crash.
Schalek said NTSB investigators had removed the planes wreckage and were continu-
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ing to examine it for clues about the crash.

The crash occurred within a mile of the
runway, he said, in a wooded area.
Sources close to the investigation said that
Kosogorin radioed in and said his aircraft was
experiencing engine problems just before it
crashed.
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If you know your history, or have been following the State of Marylands
Bicentennial Celebration
of the War of 1812, you are
familiar with the British invasion at local ports and the drive
up the Potomac to burn the capital.
You may know there were battles all over
Maryland Bladensburg, St. Michaels,
Havre de Grace, St. Leonards Creek and
Baltimore. What you may not know is what
soldiers did when they werent fighting. Or
what the townspeople were doing before they
were attacked. Or just in general, how they
got things done, with no electricity, no tanks,
no e-mail, and - with trade embargos - few,
if any, luxuries. This was the starting point
for seeking out re-enactors and historical
demonstrators for the Raiders & Invaders
weekend festival on June 7th to be held in
Leonardtown.
Live encampments will be located at the
two main entrances on Fenwick Street and
Washington Street. The Calvert-Arundel
Swordsmen will portray Barneys Irregulars,
the crews of the Chesapeake Flotilla in 1814.
However, this is not just a military outfit; the
group includes civilians and ladies, too. The
company will set up a display of period artifacts and accurate reproductions, and give
fencing demonstrations with some audience
participation. If you find them in the right
mood at the right time of day, they may just
teach you a song or two, as well. Brookes
Company of the Maryland Militia, though
a bit older than their 1812 counterparts,
will demonstrate many of the 18th century
camp life and military skills that were still
used during the War of 1812. In addition to
cooking over an open fire and demonstrating
handicrafts of the day, the Brookes Company
will spend the majority of their time preparing for battle - firing their muskets and inspecting the troops.
With a desire to inform the public about
the importance of blacksmithing in the development of our country, Black Forest ArtWorks fuse history, culture and education
into their historical blacksmithing demonstrations. Jeff Dunkelberger and his family
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The textile industry grew in Southern
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trade cut off, people in this area had no
choice but to start making their own fabrics
and clothing. In and around Fuzzy Farmers Market, spinners and weavers will be
demonstrating how they turn raw fibers into
yarn and thread to create clothing and other
household goods. Under the tent next to the
Leonardtown Arts Center on Courthouse
Drive the Chesapeake Area Lace Guild will
demonstrate the delicate and timeless craft of
lace-making using techniques that date back
to the 1600s. Their display will include try
me pillows, allowing guests to make some
lace of their own. The Southern Maryland
Quilt Guild and St. Marys County Quilters
will have sample period-style quilts on display; and the St. Marys Craft Guild Shop
will have a very special Families of the
County quilt, as well as other demostrations
including leather working.
Just next-door to them, visit Thea Glas,
Proprietrix of Half-Past Writing Studios, to
learn the proper way to hand write letters
and perfect your own signature style. In our
modern world of texting and social media it is
hard to believe that invoices and books were
once hand-written, and most news travelled
by letter if you knew how to write, that is.
If not, be prepared to learn from Ms. Glas, or
pay her a handsome sum to transcribe your
dictation in one of several different styles of
writing.
For more living history, be sure to stop
by the Old Jail Museum for clothing and uniforms and the Leonardtown Wharf for historical interpreters from the Calvert Marine
Museum and Historic St. Marys City. Members of Newtowne Players will be dressed in
period costume and popping up all over town
in character, and the Maryland Historical Society will be unfurling a 30
x 42 hand-stitched replica
of the Star Spangled Banner
near the main entrance of
the festival on Washington
Street. All living history
activities are free and open
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2014 International Summit
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Exclusive Destination Immersion Event Offers Travel Leaders
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The St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce and the Business Showcase Committee presented the 13th Annual Business Showcase on Wednesday, May 14. The
showcase was presented in conjunction with the 2014 Annual Business Awards Luncheon, whose winners are listed below.
Community Service Award: Bailey's Catering, Inc.

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location has returned from a journey to Istanbul, and western Turkey after having accepted
an exclusive invitation to attend Travel Leaders
15th Annual International Summit. Designed to
effectively immerse Travel Leaders travel agent
experts into the local culture, the annual inviteonly meeting convened at the 5-star Shangri-La
Bosphorus, one of Istanbuls newest and most
luxurious hotels, from April 4-6. This marks
the fifth, International Summit Dan Parker has
attended.
Parker was among just 70 Travel Leaders
from across the United States to accept the invitation to this extraordinary annual event. By
accepting the invitation, Parker experienced a
wide range of unique opportunities to personally
inspect many of Istanbuls premier tourism historic sights, hotels and top restaurants. In turn,
Parker will ultimately be in an even better position to advise Southern Maryland travelers who
plan on visiting Turkey this year.
My experience is absolutely essential to
that of our clients here in Southern Maryland by
attending the International Summit, I can more
easily advise clients from a position of expertise I had the opportunity to work closely with
representatives from Istanbul, who fully enveloped our group in every sense, Parker noted.
Istanbul can easily overwhelm the novice visitor with sensory overload, so with that in mind,
I was thrilled to accept the invitation to become
immersed into all this exciting city has to offer
the sights, the sounds and even the scents plus
one wonderful dining delight after another. It
was a journey I will never forget.
We carefully selected Istanbul as the
venue for our 15th International Summit for
two overriding reasons, explained Roger E.
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Travel Trends Survey, Turkey ranked second as
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our agents were booking for the year . Second,
because of those increased bookings our Travel
Leaders members have had, theyve specifically
expressed an overwhelming demand to experience Istanbul in the exclusive, captivating fashion for which Travel Leaders International Sum-
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In Istanbul, Great Mills Travel Leaders
representative had the opportunity to become
immersed into the Turkish culture through private tours. Parker took in the breathtaking Suleymaniye Mosque overlooking the Golden Horn,
the majestic Hagia Sophia Museum and neighboring Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar (the
worlds largest covered market with over 4,000
shops) and famed Spice Market, the Byzantine
Basilica Cistern, the Istanbul Archaeological
Museum and a Bosphorus cruise day-trip to take
in the expanse of the strait where East meets
West.
Additionally, befitting the longstanding
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International Summit Gala Dinner feted Travel
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Istanbul joined an impressive roster of enchanting world cities that have hosted a Travel
Leaders International Summit. Previous Travel
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St. Marys Juvenile

Drug Court 10-Year Anniversary
A celebration marking the 10-year anniversary of the St. Marys County Juvenile
Drug Court Program was held on May 10th at
the Paul Hall Center in Piney Point. Over 160
people attended the dinner and auction and
enjoyed several guest speakers including West
Huddleston, CEO of the National Association
of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). Mr.
Huddleston bestowed praise on the program
as being a national leader in Juvenile Drug
Courts. He also acknowledged the success of
the program with the NADCPs Community
Transformation Award and presented it to the
Honorable Michael J. Stamm and the representatives from the Department of Juvenile
Services, States Attorney, Circuit Court and
the school system who were present and are
all part of the drug court team.
In addition to Mr. Huddleston, the program featured a graduate of the program, Anneleise, who delivered a heartwarming speech
on her struggle with substance abuse and how
the Drug Court program helped turn her life
around. Anneleise has been selected to present her story at the NADCPs National Conference later in May in Anaheim, California.
On behalf of the program, Judge Stamm
presented retiring Delegate John Wood a special recognition for all his years of support to
the program.
Photos By Frank Marquart
The final speaker of the night was former

Washington Redskin Ron Saul. He kept the
large crowd laughing with his stories from his
playing days and spoke about his continuing
commitment to helping our communities. The
evening was capped off with an auction and
former County Commissioner Dan Raley did
his usual superb job as auctioneer.
Local radio personality, Terry (T-Bone)
Soellner, served as the evenings master of
ceremonies.
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Letters to the
LEGAL NOTICES
IN THE MATTER OF NAGGENA OHRI

FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO NAGGENA AAHMINAH
OHRI BY AND THROUGH HER MOTHER SONIA OHRI
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland
Case No.: 18-C-14-655
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in

which she seeks to change the name of a minor child from Naggena
Ohri to Naggena Aahminah Ohri. The petitioner is seeking a name
change for the following reason:
I believe a middle name is necessary.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before
the 12th day of June, 2014. The objection must be supported by an
affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the
time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of
the relief sought.
A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a
newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15)
days before the deadline to file an objection.
5/15/2014
IN THE MATTER OF NIVEA OHRI

FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO NIVEA AAMAIRA OHRI
BY AND THROUGH HER MOTHER SONIA OHRI
In the Circuit Court for St. Marys County, Maryland
Case No.: 18-C-14-654

The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in
which she seeks to change the her name from Nivea Ohri to Nivea
Aamaira Ohri. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason:
I believe a middle name is necessary.
Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before
the 12th day of June, 2014. The objection must be supported by an
affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the
time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of
the relief sought.
A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days
before the deadline to file an objection.
JOAN W. WILLIAMS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
St. Marys County Maryland
5/15/2014
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD

To Submit a Letter to the Editor, Email your letter to
news@countytimes.net or mail to
The County Times P.O. Box 250, Hollywood, MD 20636
It has recently been reported that about a year

ago the parents of a child in our public schools, one
of which is a candidate for the Board of Education,
while advocating for one of their children in the school
system attempted to contact the members of the Board
but received a response from a school administration
staff person not a Board member. None of the Board
members ever acknowledged or returned their call. I
do not know if any member of the Board was made
aware of the call but I had a similar experience in
March with letters I wrote to the Board. My first letter, dated March 18, 2014, was addressed to the Board
of Education with the salutation, Dear Members of
the Board. Over a week after the letter was mailed
I was talking to a school board member who claimed
they had no knowledge of my letter. I immediately sent
another letter, dated March 27, 2014, in seven separate
envelopes addressed to each member of the Board by
name. Several days later a board member told me they
had not received either letter but was going to inquire
regarding their whereabouts. They were then given the
letters and on April 2nd I received a letter dated April
1, 2014, from a staff member stating, I received both
your letters addressed to the Board members dated,
March 18, 2014 and March 27, 2014, in todays mail.
If that were true, not counting the days the letters were
mailed, it took 14 days for the first letter to arrive and
5 days for the second but ironically, according to the
date on the reply and the postmark, it took only one
day for my mail to be delivered from Moakley Street.
In reality, I believe neither letter would have been provided to the members of the Board, to which they were
addressed by name, if the one board member had not
specifically inquired.
Members of the BOE are elected officials who
have constituents to which to be accountable.

For staff to screen or not deliver correspondence
or messages to these elected officials is patently wrong
if not criminal. The board members should have
been outraged, or at least concerned, when they saw
the dates on my letters but only one, Marilyn Crosby,
showed any concern and she was the only one who
responded to me in any manner. For elected officials
not to respond to their constituents is unconscionable,
even if it is nothing more than a cursory form letter,
but if correspondence is kept from them how can the
electorate know if their voices were ever heard ? It
should be no small wonder why our local school board
members looked starry eyed and couldnt answer questions asked by the County Commissioners at the recent
joint meeting. That would also explain how the current
deficit just popped up in the waning months of the fiscal year and took almost everyone by surprise. If the
Board is being spoon fed information by its employees
there is no need to have an election or a Board of Education at all. The voting public should take note and
be concerned.
The dates on the correspondence between myself
and Moakley Street speak for themselves and are irrefutable. What other information gaps have happened in
the past is a good question. One thing for certain is that
until the situation is corrected the only reliable means to
communicate to members of the Board is directly and
they need to insist that all relative school information is
given to them in a clear, concise and timely manner. If
not, lets disband the Board, save the $6,000 a year per
capita they receive and let the superintendent report directly to the commissioners.
David A. Ryan
Hollywood, Md.
Laurel and Hardy Are Alive

and Welland Living in
St. Marys County
Anyone familiar with the film comedy team of
Laurel and Hardy knows that part of their act always
included a plot trust involving some sort of predicament in which they found themselves, a mess always
created by something which Stanley Laurel did or
didn't do. And invariably, when the mess bubbled up
to the attention of comedy cohort Oliver Hardy, Hardy
would explain, "Another fine mess you've gotten us
into, Stanley." And Stanley would turn to the camera
and either (depending on the severity of the "mess")
affect a "deer in the headlights" pose or start to whimper. Audiences loved it. But, then, those were simple
times.
Could this comedy team have been the inspiration for the comedy duo of Board of Education and
Board of County Commissioners? Probably, if the
one act entitled "Where Did the Budget Go Off the
Rails?" is an indication.
"We think the budget shortfall might have been
caused by excessive, baby producing canoodling by
the employees," offers Stanley. "Either that or Global
Freezing." "Another fine mess you've gotten us into,"
responds Ollie.
"We might have been a little less than appropri-
ately vigilant," counters Stanley, "but can't we just

move on?" Ollie is so stunned by that suggestion given the size of the mess, that now he's the one with the
deer in the headlights look.
And so on and so forth. And the closing scene of
this farce has yet to be written.
Now if it is true that "politics is the art of compromise," here's a dandy suggestion which could well
prove the point, and keep the voters from conducting
an electoral lynching come this fall. The Commissioners (aka Ollie) cough up the shortfall, and do it
cheerfully, because the Board of Education (aka Stanley) agrees to them having a permanent, voting, exofficio seat on the Board of Ed. Shortfall solved; innocent bystanders in the form of school employees at
every level spared needless bloodshed; County Commissioners thrilled because now they have a seat at the
table before (not after) fiduciary irresponsibility has a
chance to flourish (but if it does, they, too, have some
culpability); and the poor tax payer, ever the spectator,
now has, by proxy, some skin in the game.
End of play. Thunderous applause.
John A. Walters
Leonardtown, Md.
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Congratulations to the
St. Marys Juvenile Drug Court
I would like to personally congratulate the St. Marys
Juvenile Drug Court on recently celebrating their 10th year
anniversary. As a founding member of the St. Marys County
Juvenile Drug Court under the leadership of Judge Marvin
Kaminetz, I am honored to have been a part of making the
dream of a Juvenile Drug Court in St. Marys county become
a reality.
In existence nationally for almost 25 years, drug courts
help guide identified offenders using substances into treatment. They help reduce drug use and criminality, improving
the lives of families and participants. In St. Marys county the
program officially opened in 2004 and was tailored to fit the
needs of children and families specific to the community. In
the early years the primary drug of choice among the youth
was alcohol and marijuana, more recently the most often
abused drugs are prescription drugs, heroin and alcohol. As
the challenges facing our young people intensify, I am confident that together we can rise to meet these challenges.
In 2010 the St. Marys County Circuit Court received
two federal grants for the Juvenile Drug Court Program from
the Department of Justice that were specifically targeted to
service juveniles in mental health and mentoring and social

development. Walden, St. Marys County Public Schools,
Department of Social Services, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the
Sheriffs Department and the Charles County Juvenile Drug
Court collaborated together to administer these initiatives.
The St. Marys Juvenile Drug Court, St. Marys County Public Schools, Department of Social Services, Big Brothers/Big
Sisters, the Sheriffs Department and the Charles County and
Juvenile Drug Court have done an outstanding job coming together, supporting our community, and creating a successful
program. Unfortunately, drug courts only serve a very small
portion of the youth requiring treatment. It is one of many approaches our community embraces to address the issue.
At Walden, we sincerely thank all our community supporters. We ask the community to remember that we are available 24 hours a day through our hotline at 301 863 6661, and
we pledge to continue to be there for those needing our support
and assistance.
Kathleen OBrien, PhD
CEO and Executive Director, Walden
An Open Letter to David Ryan

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective
of issues in St. Mary's County. I appreciate that you are trying
to contribute to the improvement of the county.
While I applaud that you are trying to be of help I want
to caution you as to your approach. It is far easier to TEAR
DOWN than it is to BUILD UP. What has taken many honest
and hard working individuals years of effort to build up, you
are trying to diminish with a few bitter words. More progress
has been made in the school system in the last 9 years under the superintendent's leadership along with a competent,
self sacrificing and hard working Board of Education than in
the many years preceding his term and the term of the school
board. Instead of taking pot shots at their hard work and success why don't you CONTRIBUTE to the success by volunteering to mentor in one of the schools or why not consider
trying to teach a child to learn to read? Maybe you can teach a
youth who is struggling with algebra.

I find it disconcerting as well that you are unfamiliar with
the 10 commandments which are the core of respectful and
dignified human interactions. You consistently break the commandment "Do not bear false witness" with your slanderous
editorials. You continue to try to detract from the reputations
of decent and honorable people. You continue to offend God
and to offend others by your thoughtless words.
Those who live by the sword die by the sword. I am asking you to put your sword away and instead use your energy
to help others instead of taking pot shots and throwing stones
at what has taken many sincere and decent people years to
accomplish.
Steven Sloan
Hollywood, Md.
MetCom
I was reading the Enterprise on May 7, the article "Future connections to sewer and water lines". I was, and still
am, astounded by the absurdity of the law that mandates a
private rural homeowner must pay for a service they do not
want or use.
The scope of this was recently brought to light by the
problems of an 80 year old man, Mr. Tooney, that never
used the service from MetCom, yet was billed for over 20
years, and then threatened with a tax sale because he stopped
paying.
According to Phil Shire, director of the St. Mary's county Land Use and Growth Management, "all properties should
start paying system improvement charges to MetCom" and
"within those newly served properties, existing wells and/or
septic systems shall be abandoned and the affected premises
shall connect to the newly constructed line". I assume Phil
Shire is paid by us, the taxpayers, but it appears he might be
paid by MetCom, he needs to find other employment.
Commissioner Jarboe said, "connecting to both city water and sewer could cost between $15,000 to $20,000", MetCom director Dan Ichniowski said, "at least, and those fees
are not going to go down. I don't foresee that happening"
Mike Mummaugh, a MetCom board member stated,
"we need more customers". I can only assume the plan is
to run more lines, and force more homeowners to hook up,
whether they need to or not.
What other law in the United States, demands that a pri-
vate rural homeowner must pay for any service, whether they
use it or not? Only MetCom that I know of.
From what I have been able to research, MetCom was
granted this law to serve urban/city area's in Maryland, it was
never intended to be a hammer to rural homeowners.
MetCom is a service provider, so is Verizon, SMECO,
and Metrocast, yet no other service provider has the gestapo
tactics of MetCom. No other service provider mandates that
anyone pay for a service that they do not want, do not need,
and do not use, only MetCom.
As a rural home-owner, this may not affect you now, but
if Billy Bob sell's the family farm down the road from you
to a developer, and MetCom get's approval from our elected
commissioners to provide water and sewer, and it crosses
your property, under current law, you will be required to pay
$15,000 to $20,000 for the hook-up, and then $80+ per month
for the privilege, even though your well and septic are fine,
paid for, and you elect not to use the service.
Contact our county commissioners, contact our representatives senator@mikulski.senate.gov, senator@cardin.
senate.gov, congressman Steny.Hoyer@mail.house.gov, Roy.
Dyson@senate.state.md.us, www.governor.maryland.gov/
mail/ltdefault.asp
Let them know, this law NEEDS TO BE CHANGED,
now.
Jim Jorden
Lexington Park, Md.
Letters to the
Editor
Serving God
and Country
As our country is involved in the Middle East

and other parts of the world, we can look at the
United States through a Christian world view and
see how we fit into Gods plan for mankind.
Many years ago, man had an erroneous image
of God as a righteous, all-powerful being, so awesome that to see His face was to die. To sin was
to incur His wrath. He seemed aloof and lived in
a place so incredibly beautiful and perfect that we
couldnt comprehend it.
Someone had to give us a more correct understanding of Gods love, mercy, forgiveness and
grace. That person would have to interface with us
in sometimes difficult or dangerous situations. He
would have to endure heat, cold, hunger, thirst, fatigue and other unpleasant physical conditions. He
would have to see evil, cruelty, injustices, hatred
and other examples of mans inhumanity to man.
He would have to face rejection and opposition
from those who felt their power threatened. He
would have to set us free from the evil and wrong
ideas that were holding us captive. And in the end,
He would have to suffer and die for our sins.
Jesus volunteered for that job, came to earth,
and was born on the first Christmas day.
After His resurrection and return to heaven,
Jesus followers began to spread His teachings
throughout the world, with their greatest successes
occurring in Europe. Over time, gladiator games
were abolished, rulers ceded rights to their subjects, people began to govern themselves, women
were treated with respect, slavery was abolished,
etc. Wherever Christianity had a major influence,
progress occurred and freedom began to flourish.
Founded on Biblical principles, the United States is
the continuation and high point of Christian influence in the world.
In Luke 12:4 NKJV, Jesus says that For everyone to whom much is given, from him much
will be required.... God has given our country
many blessings and has made us the most powerful nation on the earth at this time. He didnt raise
up this country for our glory and purpose, but for
His. I believe He intends, with our consent, to use
our wealth, resources and sometimes our military
power to bring freedom to oppressed people. One
freedom could be freedom of religion which would
help to fulfill the Great Commission in Matthew
28:19, 20.
It would be a stretch to suggest that our military personnel now serving and those who have
served in the past are perfect like Jesus or that the
United States is heaven, but some things are similar. Many of our military personnel in the past
were volunteers. Now they all are. Many left our
awesome, beautiful country and have taken on
the difficult and dangerous jobs of protecting our
country and freeing oppressed people. Many are
enduring harsh physical conditions and are seeing
some of the inhumanity of evil people. Many are
also facing some rejection and opposition. And regrettably, some of them may suffer, and some may
die.
Many people want to live lives that have
meaning, have a positive impact on the world,
and are part of something much bigger than themselves. In opposing tyranny and oppression in both
the past and the present, our country, and especially our military, whether Christian or otherwise,
is accomplishing those goals and continuing the
work Jesus started on that first Christmas day. Let
us pray that God will give them and their families
many blessings and much success.
Robert Boudreaux
Waldorf, Md.
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Education
School System Says

Cant Cover Entire Budget Deficit
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Board of Education voted Wednesday to send
three options to deal with its looming $6 million-plus
fiscal 2014 deficit to the Board of County Commissioners for their action; they were much the same as the
three options they sent two weeks ago of having the
school system cover it completely with fund balances
and cuts, get some assistance from the county government or have the county completely cover the costs.
But theres a difference this time; the school system now says that no matter how much of their fund
balances they use or how many cuts they make in
spending they still need at least $782,000.
That amount of money, said schools finance director Tammy McCourt, was what was needed to cover the
portion of the deficit that dealt with paying for snow removal costs, extra costs for special education and others, according to school system documents.
The health care portion of the deficit would require

the school systems fund balance of about $3.1 million
to cover; Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano
has said that recent health care cost overages were
responsible for the deficit but faulty budget decisions
were also found to contribute to the problem.
McCourt said that with $2.8 million in savings
from hiring freezes and more than $400,000 in extra
revenues expected from the state they were able to reduce that deficit to $3.7 million from the original $6
million.
McCourt said that the actual size of the overall
deficit would be somewhere between $5.8 million to
$6.5 million.
We dont know exactly where that will be, McCourt told the school board members. We wont know
actual numbers until well into July.
McCourt was adamant however that the school
system would not be able to cover the entire deficit.
We cannot cover everything in house, she said.
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The board also approved a revised fiscal 2015 operating budget that the Board of County Commissioners must approve to the tune of $194.6 million in total.
The budget, McCourt said was the result of a realization that the system needed a little over $27 million
to cover employee health care, an increase of about $8
million.
The budget needed about $3 million to be balanced
for fiscal 2015, she said, including reducing 24 positions through retirements and resignations.
No teachers or paraeducators will receive pink
slips, McCourt said.
Martirano said that the new budget meant that fewer people would have to do much more work to keep
spending within bounds.
There are no new FTEs (full time employees) in
this, Martirano said. All of this will be done through
the process of attrition.
St. Marys College

Welcomes New
Director
of Admissions
St. Marys College of Maryland is pleased to
announce the selection of Michael Cummings as
director of admissions. Cummings will join St.
Marys College on June 2.
Cummings comes to St. Marys College from
Georgetown Universitys School of Continuing
Studies, where he served as assistant dean of admissions. Prior to his work at Georgetown, Cummings was assistant director of transfer admissions at The Catholic University of America. He
served in similar roles at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Cazenovia College.
As director of admissions, Cummings will
report to the vice president for enrollment management and dean of admissions. He will lead undergraduate recruitment initiatives and will work
with the vice president on strategic planning and
enrollment goals.
A Maryland native, Cummings has a masters degree in education policy, administration
and leadership from The Catholic University of America and a bachelors degree
in communication from St. Bonaventure University. He also recently received an
executive masters in leadership at Georgetowns McDonough School of Business.
Michael, his wife, Jennifer, and their two children, Aoife and Fiona, will reside
in Lexington Park, Md.
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Education
Leadership Southern
Maryland 2014 Class
Commencement
Class Celebrates Completion
Of The Only Regional
Nine-Month Leadership
Development Program
The Leadership Southern Maryland
(LSM) Board of Directors announced
today that they celebrated LSMs sixth
class during a graduation ceremony on
May 2 at the Chesapeake Beach Resort
and Spa in Chesapeake Beach, Md. The
2014 graduating class includes the following leaders from the region:
Cheryl Ahearn
Paul Aus
Steven Bishop
Mary Anne Bowman
Rebecca Bridgett
Beverly Brown
James (J.R.) Brown
Jolanda Campbell
Lisa Clark
Laura Clarke
Stephen Combs
Rose Crunkleton
Hartmuth Csandi-Schwartz
Ruth Davis
Ray Dodson
Regina Faden
Anna Fagan
Doria Fleisher
Sue Greer
Theresa Johnson
Laura Kamosa
Carrie Kelly
Joseph Klausner
Christa Kuhl
Jeffrey Lehnertz
Julie Lemmon
Robert Lewis
Carrie Lovejoy
Lisa Mann
Holly Meyer
Kimberly Mozingo
Scott Pfister
Richard Prevatt
Scott Reeves
Michelle Ruble
Debbie Shuck-Reynolds
Dean Teague
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These individuals have successfully completed the LSM program. Together, they will help strengthen our region
by engaging in topics that are critically
important to Southern Maryland, said
Karen Holcomb, LSM Executive Director. We are confident that these individuals will apply their LSM experience in
positive and dynamic ways to benefit the
region.
During the nine-month program,
LSM participants engaged with recognized leaders in academic, health care,
government and industry, focusing on
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land use & the environment, housing and
transportation, human services, health of
the community, economic development,
tourism, and the defense industry, education and workforce development, and
multi-cultural/diversity.
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the Southern Maryland area for regional
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their neighbors and communities and incorporates a cross-section of the region to
include diversity of geographic location,
profession, ethnicity and gender.
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Director Leadership Southern Maryland,
240.725.5469 via email LeadSOMD@
verizon.net or visit www.lsmlead.org.
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Running on Senior Power with RSVP

By Norine Rowe, Manager
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of St. Marys County
Some people look to solar power and wind power as
renewable sources of energy to fuel our nation in years to
come. Theres another natural resource, however, that often
goes overlooked, untapped, and underutilized in communities across our nation. Thats the power of senior citizens to
make a difference in the lives of others.
As we celebrate Older Americans Month in May,
the good news is that senior power is alive and well in St.
Marys County. This is due, in large part, to the vision of
community leaders who, more than three decades ago, lent
their support to a senior volunteer initiative called the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP.
The seniors who serve our community through
RSVP embody the true spirit of volunteering, often working behind the scenes without any expectation of praise or
accolades. They are, however, truly appreciated, said Lori
Jennings-Harris, Director of the countys Department of
Aging and Human Services.
RSVP is part of a national program that encourages
communities to meet local needs by tapping into the time,
talents, skills, and abilities senior citizens have to offer.
Administered at the federal level by the Corporation for
National and Community Service, RSVP is part of Senior
Corps, which includes the Foster Grandparent and Senior
Companion programs. This year, Senior Corps Week is being celebrated May 19-23 in conjunction with Older Americans Month.
Setting the Stage for Success
When local leaders invested in RSVP more than 30

years ago, they set the stage for a successful partnership that
unleashed the power of senior citizens to make a difference
in our community. The program now engages more than
300 seniors age 55 and above who volunteer with more than
30 county agencies, non-profit groups, and community organizations. Just last year alone, 289 RSVP volunteers gave
36,546 hours of service valued at more than $800,000.
Senior power is more powerful than people think,
said Shirley Dickerson, an RSVP volunteer at the Loffler
Senior Activity Center. Some people think seniors are just
sitting around taking it easy, when actually were out doing
a lot of good, beneficial, and powerful things throughout
our community.
Millie Coryer-Dhu, a retired food service professional
and RSVP senior volunteer, echoes her sentiments.
I have always felt that seniors are an untapped resource, but with RSVP, we are invaluable members of our
community donating our time where needed most, said
Coryer-Dhu.
What Senior Volunteers are Accomplishing
Among their many contributions, RSVP volunteers are

delivering hot, nutritious meals on a daily basis to homebound seniors. They are transporting persons who can no
longer drive to doctors appointments, pharmacy visits, and
medical procedures. They are helping to renovate and distribute free convalescent equipment to persons in need.
Many RSVP senior volunteers support programs offered by the countys Department of Aging and Human Services, which has sponsored RSVP since its inception more
than 30 years ago. Many of these programs, such as Meals
on Wheels and Senior Rides, help seniors remain healthy
and living independently in their own homes for as long as
possible. Others encourage healthy, active aging through a
wide variety of fitness, nutrition, recreation, education, and
socialization programs offered at the countys three Senior
Activity Centers.
To promote life-long learning, RSVP volunteers organize and lead educational enrichment tours and presentations for seniors through the Learning is ForEver program,
also known as LIFE. This entirely volunteer-run program
helps seniors continue to learn and grow through a wide
range of educational tours and offerings.
Photos by Frank Marquart

Back from Left: Ronald Talton, Jess Davis, Norine Rowe
Front from Left: Millie Coryer-Dhu, Shirley Dickerson, Eileen Szuchy
RSVP volunteers are engaged in many other aspects

of community service. They provide friendly visitation
and entertainment to residents of Charlotte Hall Veterans
Home and senior living communities. RSVP seniors serve
as volunteer ombudsmen, helping to advocate for residents
in local assisted-living facilities. They provide support to
participants at St. Marys Adult Medical Day Care. They
offer health and retirement benefits counseling to retiring
seniors and their spouses. They are trained and certified as
volunteer tax aides, preparing free tax returns for persons of
low to moderate income.
Members of RSVPs SWAT Team Seniors with
Available Time support large-scale events such as the annual Community Health Fair sponsored by the Department
of Aging and Human Services. They also provide support
for Hospice patients and respite care for their family members. They distribute food to persons in need. They tutor
adults who need literacy skills to obtain employment. As
first responders, they handle life-threatening emergencies.
They mentor students in our schools, serve as museum docents, and support local law enforcement efforts through St.
Marys Crime Solvers and Triad SALT, Seniors and Law
Enforcement Together.
The message is simple and powerful: St. Marys seniors
are investing a significant amount of time, energy, and talent meeting the needs of local citizens and our community.
Every day, I meet others like myself who contribute in
ways small and great to the benefit of our community, said
Michael Kolenick, a Vietnam Veteran who visits residents
at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home with his German Shepherd, Bobbi. Clearly, we seniors have much to offer our
fellow human beings and to society as a whole.
The Retired & Senior Volunteer

Program of St. Marys County
Places Seniors In Rewarding and

Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities
Serving Local County Agencies & Non-Profits
If Youd Like to Explore Volunteer
Opportunities for Seniors 55+,
Call RSVP at 301-737-5670, ext. 1653, or e-mail
Norine.Rowe@stmarysmd.com
RSVP ~ Where Seniors Are One of
Our Greatest Natural Resources!
RSVP is grateful for the support of The Board of
Commissioners for St. Marys County & the
Corporation for National and Community Service
Senior Volunteering is a Two-Way Street
Senior volunteers bring a lot to the table, but they also

come away feeling fulfilled. RSVP volunteer Ronald Talton, a certified driver and Emergency Medical Responder,
is a prime example. He brings to his volunteer service many
years of training and experience and donates thousands of
hours annually as a member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. In recognition of his contributions, he
was selected as Rescue Squad Member of the Year for 2013
and was also honored for his life-saving efforts. While he
gives so much, he also benefits from his service.
Volunteering keeps me in shape mentally and physically and keeps me young, Talton said. It also gives me
great satisfaction being productive in the community. I am
blessed to know that I am doing what the Lord has intended
me to do through serving others.
MAY 15, 2014
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Watermen Get
Some Good News
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Just after hearing from state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials last week that the crab population continued to
show diminished numbers people who take to the water for a living
may have gotten the first good news theyve heard in a while.
DNR now says that after dropping to near extinction levels the
oyster native to the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed is making a
dramatic comeback.
Officials now say what is known as the oyster biomass index,
a measure of the oyster populations overall size and abundance,
has doubled since 2010.
That is the highest point it has achieved since the monitoring
of the index began in 1985, according to DNR reports.
Preliminary harvest reports for the past season have already
surpassed 400,000 bushels with a dockside value in excess of $13
million the highest in at least 15 years, said DNR Secretary Joe
Gill. Coupled with the survey results, we have reason to be cautiously optimistic a sustainable oyster population can once again
play a vital role in the bays ecosystem and Marylands economy.
DNR officials reported that the two diseases that have decimated the oyster population for several decades, MSX and dermo,
have remained at relatively low levels in recent years.
Also, fisheries experts have said that the oyster population has
started to develop a natural resistance to these diseases.
The state used the latest report as a defense of their policy they
enacted several years ago to close off prime oyster habitat in the
watershed, including here in St. Marys County and its eponymous
river, from harvesting.
These oyster sanctuaries were a controversial measure, decried by watermen as robbing them of prime harvesting areas while
condeming them to degradation by allowing them to be silted over
time without regular dredging by watermen.
Robert T. Brown, president of the Maryland Watermens Association, said the oyster sanctuaries had little or nothing to do
with the resurgence of the oyster population since most of the oysters harvested in the fall of last year were from public oyster bars
open to fishing.
The oysters we got were far away from the sanctuaries,
Brown, of Avenue, said.
Believing that the recovery of the native bivalve was more
because of natural causes than any manmade intervention, Brown
and watermen were grateful for the timely resurgence.
It saved a lot of watermen because of the poor crab harvest
last year from possibly going out of business, Brown said.
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A Summer of
Reading
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
ago.
You made your reservations months
This was a vacation youve been planning for well, it seems like forever. One
of those once-in-a-lifetime trips is what
youve always dreamed about, and youve
bought all new clothes and even a new suitcase for it.
So why would you take just any old
book on your vacation this summer? Instead, why not look for something new by
an author you love?
MAY
So a Memorial Day getaway is in the

plans and you cant wait. Before you go,
grab one of these new books released toward the end of the month
Conservative writer Ben Carson has
a new book out about Americas Future.
Theres a new book out, co-written by Bill
Geist, too. In fact, youll find quite a few
memoirs out toward the end of May, as well
as novels by Terry Hayes, Tom Robbins,
Robert Ludlum, and Joseph Finder. And
Bob the Street Cat has a new book out, too,
and fans will want it.
JUNE
Summertime reading bolts out the

door like a teenager off curfew with new
novels by Mary Alice Monroe, Dorothea
Benton Frank, and Jeff Shaara; cookbooks;
a business book by William Poundstone
and one on commodities; a book about Sally Ride by Lynn Sherr; and Hillary Rodham
Clintons much-anticipated biography. And
thats just the first week
Later in June, look for new novels by
Diana Gabaldon, Jennifer Weiner, Janet
Evanovich, Linda Fairstein, Ridley Pearson, James Patterson, Jude Deveraux, and
Dean Koontz. Youll find a book about
a dog that flew during World War II (and
why). Learn how to do math in a fun way.
Read about Justice Antonin Scalia. Pick
up some new Will Shortz puzzle books in
June. And learn how to use your manners
when you have to swear.
For the kids, look for a new Dork
Diaries installation; an encyclopedia of
animated characters; a few new mysteries
for middle-grade readers; a new book about
Charlie the Ranch Dog; and a book about
farting fish.
JULY
Just because summers half over

doesnt mean your reading list is! Before
the fireworks even begin, look for new
novels by Jojo Moyes, Susan Wiggs, J.A.
Jance, Jacqueline Winspear, and Amy

Sohn. Theres a new book coming out
about Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio;
a new book that debunks myths about sex; a
new book by Ja Rule; a skinny book about
crossword puzzles and why we love them;
a self-help book on wallowing the right
way; and a cool true-crime book about how
amateurs have been solving cold cases and
bringing killers to justice.
Later in July, youll find more favorites: novels by Brad Thor, Iris & Roy
Johansen, Anne Rivers Siddons, Terry
Brooks, Catherine Coulter, Brad Taylor,
Conn Igguldon, Stuart Woods, James Lee
Burke, Ace Atkins, and Julie Garwood; a
new memoir by singer Rick James; a biography on Michelangelo; a new book about
families and race; a tell-all about the Clintons political life; and a memoir of faith
and football.
The kidlets will love finding new
Guardians of the Galaxy books; new joke
books to while away the summer; the latest
Fancy Nancy installment; and a new graphic novel by Neil Gaiman.
AUGUST
Youre not done yet. Theres still

plenty of summer and plenty of time to
read left!
The first part of August will see a new
book by Andrew Cuomo; a new novel by
Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child; a new
W.E.B. Griffin tome; a new book about
crime-scene profilers; and a book about the
woman behind the Mona Lisa.
Also in August, look for a book about
college football conferences; a business
book about getting organized and one on
prosperity; new cookbooks for backyard
and for fall; and new novels by Carl Weber,
William Kent Krueger, Debbie Macomber,
Kelly Armstrong, Elaine Hussey, Randy
Wayne White, Tami Hoag, Paul Coelho
and Kathy Reichs.
Get the kids in back-to-school mode
with a new childrens book by Malala
Yousafzai; a new Cupcake Diaries installment; ghost stories; and a kids book about
paying it forward.
AND NOW THE

DISCLAIMER
Yes, some of these books can be shifted, moved, or cancelled altogether. Titles
can change; so can subject matter. If youve
got a question about your favorite author,
NICELY ASK your librarian or bookseller
this is why they get paid the big bucks.
Seriously, theyre experts at this stuff.
Have a great summer and Happy
Reading!
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Calvert Marine Museum

Summer Concert Series
FORD JEEP DODGE PRESENTS
Friday, July 18 2014

TICKETS
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PREMIUM
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By Jordan Clark
Contributing Writer
The Waterside Music Series is coming
back to the Calvert Marine Museum.
The Waterside Music Series at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Md. is
an event that stretches throughout the entire
summer to raise money for the non-profit
educational museum. According to the
Calvert Marine Museums website, the museum is dedicated to three themes including regional paleontology, estuarine life
of the Patuxent River and adjacent Chesapeake Bay, and maritime history and the
museums goal is to collect, preserve, research, and interpret the cultural and natural history of Southern Maryland. In order
to reach its goals, the Museum hosts the 29year annual program, The Waterside Music
Series, which is a major component of the
museums budget, and serves to be convenient and enjoyable for its performers and
attendees.
The bands and crews that come to
perform at The Waterside Music Series are
always shown appreciation by the Calvert
Marine Museum for their efforts. The Calvert Marine Museum offers many benefits
such as fishing trips, golf, and gym access
to make the trip more enjoyable for performers. In addition to this, high quality
security is provided from Military Base officials and other military volunteers.
Over the years, the Calvert Marine
Museum Summer Concert Series has become a very popular attraction. Performers
in past years have included The Band Perry,
Daughtry, Pat Benatar, Willie Nelson, The
Doobie Brothers, and many more.
The Summer Concert series does not
repeat performers. All of the acts will be
new this year, said Calvert Marine Museum Director of Development Vanessa Gill.
Though there are many different preferences of music, the Calvert Marine Museum Summer Concert Series seems to attract all different types of people. Southern
Maryland takes advantage of their opportunity to see popular acts perform locally for
a reasonable price.
Many of our concerts end up selling
out. This includes two of the three acts that
performed last year, Gill said.
The Calvert Marine Museums Summer Concert Series is an excellent way to

provide entertainment to the community,
while funding a museum that is important
to the education of the community as well.
The Summer Concert Series brings
music and culture to the community. It is
an event where everyone can come together
and have a great time, Gill said.
Make sure to check into performances
hosted by the Calvert Marine Museum that
include Rascal Flatts, Thompson Square,
Smash Mouth, Uncle Kracker, Sugar Ray,
and the Gin Blossoms. The Waterside Music Series is surely not something to miss.
Come support the funding of the Calvert
Marine Museum, listen to great music, and
have some fun
The Museums next concert is coming
up on Thursday, May 29 and there are not
many tickets left.
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Summer Events in Calvert County

Sunday, May 18
Sea Glass Jewelry

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Create your own beautiful pendant and matching
earrings with sea glass found locally on Southern Maryland beaches. Quick to learn, easy assembly techniques
to create fun, creative jewelry. Instructor provides kit
with all the materials. Registration is required. Members cost $25 and nonmembers $30 and $30 is due to
the instructor at the class. Call 410-326-4640 to register
and for more information visit our website at www.annmariegarden.org.
Visit Port Republic School #7
One-Room Schoolhouse (3080 Broomes Island Road,
Port Republic) 2 to 4 p.m.
This original schoolhouse was built on its present
site circa 1868 and opened for children, grades 1 - 7, for
families who lived in the Port Republic area of Calvert
County, Maryland. It remained in continuous use until
the consolidation of schools in 1932, at which time it was
closed. The schoolhouse suffered the ravages of time until 1976 when it was restored by the Calvert County Retired Teachers Association as a bicentennial project. Today groups of school children spend the day recreating
a one-room school experience, including a walk through
the woods to school and lessons taught as they would
have been at the turn of the 20th century.
Monday, May 19
Monday Memories House Tours
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Rd,
St Leonard) 10 to 11 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m.
Each Monday, the public is invited to a free Monday
Memories guided tour of Point Farm, located on Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in Calvert County. All
are welcome to enjoy the memories of Calvert County,
the Patterson family, JPPM or those who once worked
on the land that is now JPPM. The public is welcome
to share stories, or visitors may also simply enjoy the
tour and listen to the memories of others. Point Farm
was the country retreat of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson
Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property
to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Join us for a guided tour
of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and
gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude
Sawyer and Rose Greely. Tours will be given each Monday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please call 410-586-8501
or visit www.jefpat.org for more information.
Friday, May 23
North Beach Friday Night Farmers Market, Classic
Car Cruise-In and Art Fair
North Beach (5th Street & Bay Avenue, North Beach) 6
to 9 p.m.
This weekly market offers seasonal delights from
local farms including, fresh, flavorful fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked
goods, cut flowers, and bedding plants. You can sample
the wines from our very own Calvert County wineries
and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in
the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In. The vision of the
NB Art Fair is to promote a vibrant art culture through
the support of passionate artists who locally design and
produce creative and unique art. The NB Art Fairs program helps community-based artists and art organizations make locally produced art available to community
residents and visitors.
Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26

Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival
The Town of Chesapeake Beach
The Town of Chesapeake Beach presents its an-
nual Memorial Day event, the Chesapeake Beach Stars

and Stripes Festival, honoring our fallen heroes. Please
check the Chesapeake Beach website as the event nears
for additional details.
Saturday, May 31
5th Annual Karsyns Karnival
Cove Point Park (Cove Point Road, Lusby) - 10 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.
We invite the entire Southern Maryland community
to join us for food, games, crafts, pony rides and other
family-friendly events. There will be a $2 admission fee
for all guests. Individuals with Downs Syndrome are
free. Check out our website at www.karsynskarnival.
com for more information.
Saturday, June 7
All You Can Eat Chicken & Rib Dinner
Emmanuel United Methodist Church (1250 Emmanuel
Church Road, Huntingtown) - 3 p.m.
Come out to our annual All You Can Eat Chicken
& Rib Dinner! The Dinner includes homemade fixings-potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and hot fudge
brownie sundaes. Adults are $15, Children 4-12 are $7
and children under 4 are free. Dine- in or call for carryout 410-535-3177.
Sunday, June 8
Your Grand-Daddys Candy
Bayside History Museum (4025 4th Street, North Beach)
- 2 p.m.
Bring the whole family to reminisce about the candies that were popular when your daddy and grand-daddy were kids from local candy store owner, John Skelly.
Do a candy-themed craft, play a sweet game, and take
home a yummy treat for your tummy. $5 for children.
Family event. Registration required. Recommended ages
3 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. To
register, contact us at baysidehistorymuseum@hotmail.
colm or call 301-855-4028 or 410-640-5970.
Wednesday, June 18 to Friday, June 20

Play in Clay Camp
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.
to 3 p.m.
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to get dirty in
this fun playtime with clay! Learn to make simple pinch
pots, coils, and more in this fun half-day camp. Students
come away with a variety of colorful clay creations.
Registration is required. Choose between two time options. Members cost $65 and nonmembers cost $70. To
register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit
our website at www.annmariegarden.org.
Friday, June 20
The 1812 Fair and Reenactment
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Rd,
St Leonard) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the mouth of St. Leonard Creek, on property that
is now part of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum,
Marylands largest naval engagement occurred. In remembrance of the 200th anniversary of war reaching the
shores of Southern Maryland, join us for a two-day spectacular living history event. You will step back in time
and experience what life was like in Southern Maryland
during the early 1800s The event features tactical demonstrations and reenactments, camp life, live entertainment, crafts, music and hands-on activities. Food and
beverage are available for an additional fee (cash only).
Friday, June 27
Kids! Sand Bucket Dig!
Bayside History Museum (4025 4th Street, North Beach)
- 2 p.m.
Come down and learn about what you might find
while digging in the sandy shores of the Chesapeake
Bay and dig in a bucket of sand for some take-home
treasures! $5 for children. Family event. Registration
required. Recommended ages 3 and up, children must
be accompanied by an adult. To register, contact us at
baysidehistorymuseum@hotmail.colm or call 301-8554028 or 410-640-5970.
Saturday, June 28
Despicable Me Movie on the Beach
The Town of North Beach 8 p.m.
Movies on the Beach: A local favorite; visitors are
always WELCOME! The movies on the beach are projected onto a large, inflatable screen in the sand. Bring
your beach chair or blanket and get comfy on the beach!
In addition to movies on the beach, the Town is now
showing a drive-in movie in September and October
on the visitor parking.
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11

Jungle Safari Vacation Bible School
St. Nicholas Lutheran Church (1450 Plum Point Road,
Huntingtown) - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Come enjoy music, crafts, bible stories, games, and
snacks at Jungle Safari Vacation Bible School. Cost for
first child is $15, includes a t-shirt. For more information, contact us at 410-257-5683 or visit our website at
www.saintnicholaslutheran.org for a registration form.
Register before June 30.
Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15

Modern Art Madness
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Explore modern art masterpieces and create art in
the style of famous artists. Students will learn about a
different artist each day. After lunch, students will put
their skills to the test. Throw it, bounce it, roll it, how
many ways do you think you can make a painting? Each
students comes away with a variety of painting and
drawings. Registration is required. Member cost is $150
and nonmembers is $165. Call 410-326-4640 to register.
For more information, visit our website at www.annmariegarden.org.
Saturday, August 16
2nd Annual Southern Maryland Bike Fest
St. Marys County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds
Road, Leonardtown) - 12 p.m.
The Southern Maryland Bike Fest attracted over
2000 motorcycle enthusiasts last year to raise money for
Help on the Homefront, (HOTH) our military injured,
in association with the Maryland Patriot Guard Riders
and local charities. The Maryland Patriot Guard directly
supports the Wounded Warriors and their families at the
Walter Reed Military Medical Center. We will also be
taking some time out of the fun afternoon to do a Proud
to be an American Ceremony. It will be a heartwarming and patriotic ceremony, and we feel it is important
to take the time to reflect on this great country we call
home. To see all the fun things we have planned, visit
our website at www.somdbikefest.com.
Monday, September 8
9th Annual BAYCSS Golf Tournament
The Golf Club at South River (3451 Solomons Island
Road, Edgewater) - 7 a.m.
Please join us for the 9th Annual BAYCCS Golf
Tournament to help benefit people with disabilities. Sign
up by July 15 to get 1 free fairway Mulligan! You can
register online or get more information at www.bayccs.
org/golf.html.
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Dining Out in Solomons

Solomons Pearl Caf
Relaxed Waterfront Ambiance Delicious Food Wine Beer

At Calvert Marina (Charter Dock)
Come join us for a Tasty Crab Cake Sandwich or
our amazing Fish Wrap, pair it with a Maryland
Brewed IPA or a Glass of Wine while enjoying the
Breathtaking Views from our Deck or Dining Room.
Please join us for breakfast Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Full menu available on our facebook page @
www.facebook.com/solomonspearl
Carry-out & Catering

410-394-6211
14755 Dowell Road

Dowell, MD 20629
Each night is special at the Bistro!
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Summer Events in St. Marys County

Saturday, May 17
Sunday, June 1
Armed Forces Weekend at Port of Leonardtown Winery

23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown 12 p.m.
We celebrate our heroes for Armed Forces Day. Show
your military ID & receive a free wine tasting and 10 percent
off your wine purchases until 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18.
Leonardtown Criterium
Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown 8 a.m.
Join Pax Velo for amateur and professional MABRA
sanctioned bicycle races on the streets of Leonardtown. The
Leonardtown Crit offers plenty of excitement for spectators
and racers alike. What is a Criterium? A Criterium, or crit
for short, is a race held on a short closed-circuit course. The
Leonardtown Crit course is ideal in length and configuration.
The racers ride laps around the course. A crit emphasizes acceleration and bike handling. It is ideal for spectators and can
be very exciting to watch. This year, the Leonardtown Crit
will again be the Criterium championship for the Mid-Atlantic
Bicycle Racing Association. MABRA is the regional group
responsible for bike racing in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and
Delaware. The course runs right through the square of the
county seat for St. Marys County. Its a wonderful setting and
very spectator friendly. Restaurants right on the street will be
open and serving food so you can watch the racing throughout the day. For the racers, they get a great 3-turn course. The
start/finish line is right in the middle of the square. From there,
they proceed towards the water and down a slight hill into
what is affectionately termed The Turn. Its a 120-degree
turn that abruptly transitions from down to a slight uphill right
in the apex of the turn. The big ring climb then opens into a
broad straight away past the Leonardtown Fire Department.
Two 90-degree turns then bring the course back towards the
start/finish line. Leonardtown has a wonderful square complete with a sound system that will be providing music and
race announcing thought the day.
7th District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Yard

Sale and Bake Sale
21660 Colton Point Road Avenue 7 to 11 a.m.
The 7th District VFD Auxiliary will be having an outdoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday May 17 from 7 to
11 a.m. The Rain Date is May 24. Tables can be rented for $10
each, additional tables can be rented for $7. This event will be
held in the parking lot of the firehouse. To rent a table call 301769-2016 or 301-769-4042.
Wednesday, May 21
Golf Tournament Benefit St. Michaels School
23248 Cedar Point Road, Patuxent River 9 a.m.
6th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament for St. Michaels
School is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. Entry fee
$75/person or $300/team and includes green fees, cart, lunch
and drinks. Soft spikes required. Corporate sponsorships:
Platinum - $3000 (3 Teams, banner & sign)
Gold - $2500 (2 Teams, banner & sign)
Silver - $2000 (1 Team, banner & sign)
Bronze - $750 (Banner & sign)
Friend of SMS - $100 (Sign)
Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, womens longest
drive, mens & womens closest to the pin, 50/50 raffle and
door prizes. Sign up by contacting Kristi Kovich 240-2985486 or email smsgolf@saint-michaels-school.org. For online
registration, payment or donation, go to www.saint-michaelsschool.org and click events.
Friday, May 23
Potomac River Waterfowl Show
42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown
May 23 6 p.m.
May 24 10 a.m.
Come out and watch the wild come to life as award-winning artists showcase their world class wildlife art, and hand
carved decoys at the Community Foundation of Southern
Marylands Potomac River Waterfowl Show on May 23 and 24
at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland. $5 entrance fee.
Website: www.cfsomd.org/waterfowlshow.html
Contact: Burkey Boggs, 301-934-1366, burkeyboggs@
verizon.net, Gretchen Heinze Hardman, 301-885-0108,
Gretchen@cfsomd.com, or Chad Tragakis, 202-944-3373,
chad.tragakis@hkstrategies.com.
Saturday, May 24
Girl Scout Photograph Fundraiser
22442 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood 1 to 5 p.m.
Family Portraits, Graduation Pictures, and more
There will be a Girl Scout Fundraising event for Troop
#6058 on Saturday, May 24 at Hollywood Methodist Church
from 1 to 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended but walkins are welcome! The sitting fee is $15, and there is one free
5x7 picture per appointment. Additional pictures can be purchased. There will be fundraiser specials. To reserve a time or
for futher details contact Jennifer Ingmire at 301-481-3148 or at
the_space_cadets@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 31
5th Annual Karsyns Karnival
750 Cove Point Road Lusby 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
We invite the Southern Maryland community to join us for
food, games, crafts, pony rides, and many other family-friendly
events. Karsyns Karnival will be held at Cove Point Park in
Lusby, Md. from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a $2 admission fee per guest. Individuals with Down syndrome are free!
By hosting Karsyns Karnival each year, KS2 4DS, Inc. raises
the communitys awareness about the unlimited potential that
individuals with Down syndrome possess. Check out our website for additional information (www.karsynskarnival.com).
3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show

29948 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall 9 a.m.
Come out and support a great cause! All proceeds to
benefit the American Cancer Society! The 3rd Annual Car
and Motorcycle Show will take place on Sunday, June 1 at
the Parking Lot next to Pizza Hotline in Charlotte Hall. PreRegistration costs $15, and registration the day of the show
costs $20. There will be a $3 admissions fee for spectators.
The event starts at 9 a.m. and awards will be given at 2:30 p.m.
The rain date is Sunday, June 29.
Friday, June 6
June First Friday
Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown 5 p.m.
The First Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown
retailers open their doors to showcase live music, art gallery
receptions, poetry readings, book signings, cooking classes,
wine tastings, and a host of dining and shopping specials! The
theme for June will be Raiders and Invaders!
Saturday, June 7
Point Lookout State Park Lighthouse Open House
Point Lookout State Park, Scotland - 10 a.m.
The Lighthouse will be open to the public for self-guided
tours. Volunteers from the Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will be on hand for questions. There is an admissions fee.
5K Fun Run and Dog Walk
25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood 9 a.m.
Put on your running shoes and enjoy a nice run on the
waterfront and forested trails of Greenwell State Park. Or,
bring your dog for a fun walk on a pet-only designated trail.
All proceeds benefit the Greenwell Foundations Therapeutic riding Program and Smiles for Life. The 5K Fun Run and
Dog Walk is a great day of family fun. Participate in the 5K
Fun Run or bring your dog and enjoy a nice trail walk with
your best friend! There will also be free kayak rides, soccer
and other field games, water balloon archery, tie-dying, and
pony rides (small fee). Its also a chance to get a sneak peak
at Camp Greenwell! Food will be available for sale, and the
normal parking fee is waived for the day. Some activities have
a small fee.
5K Fun Run: $30 pre-registration through June 6 or $35
day of event
Dog Walk: $5 day of event
Register online at www.regonline.com/5kfunrundogwalk
Great Mills High School Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion
St. Marys County Elks Lodge #2092, Lexington Park 7 p.m.
The Great Mills Class of 2004 will have a 10 year reunion

at the St. Marys Elks Lodge at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7.
Come to see your classmates and join us for Hors doeuvres,
Cash Bar, D.J., and dancing! Tickets must be purchased 3
weeks before event, and are $25/person or $40/couple. Please
contact us at greatmills2004@gmail.com for additional
information.
Sunday, June 8
Sundays in the Park
25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood
Sundays in the Park is a family-friendly event where the
community is welcome to come and browse the rooms of historic Rosedale Manor. Rosedale was the home of John Philip
Greenwell, Jr., who donated his land to the state of Maryland,
and began the Greenwell Foundation, an independent, nonprofit organization offering inclusive and accessible programs,
services, and facilities within Greenwell State Park. Self-guided tours of the manor house are available. Sundays in the Park
is also an opportunity for brides-to-be to spend some time
inside the manor house and envision what their special day
will look like! Sundays in the Park takes place on the second
Sunday of every month. $3 parking fee.
Wednesday, June 11
Open Mic Night at Waldorf West
Smallwood Dr W, St Charles 6 p.m.
At Open Mic Night, everyone is a star! Sing a song, recite
a poem, tell some jokes, play an instrument, perform a dance
routine. Charles County has talent, and this is the place to show
it off! All ages are welcome! Join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 11 at Waldorf West Library. Contact Bill Stea at bstea@
ccplonline.org for more information.
Saturday, June 14
Crab Festival
Point Lookout Road & Route 5, Leonardtown 11 a.m.
The 29th Annual Crab Festival is a celebration of St.
Marys County crab culture and cooking. Plenty of steamed
hard crabs, soft crabs, crab cakes, crab soups, and other seafood dishes are available for purchase. Car & bike show, regional crafters, live music, childrens activities. Admission fee.
Gala in the Garden
44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 6:30 p.m.
Join Sotterley for Gala in the Garden: Mambo in Miami.
The Sotterley garden will resonate with distinctive South
Beach Art Deco influences, the rhythms of the Miami Sound
Machine and Buena Vista Social Club, plus exceptional Latin
and Cuban infused cuisine! Enjoy fresh river breezes, cool libations, delectable morsels, palate pleasers, fabulous live and
silent auction items, special guests, and amazing music in the
Colonial Revival Garden. Advance reservations required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.
Monday, June 16
Cub Scout Day Camp
42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown
June 16 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
June 17-19 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
June 20 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you have a cub scout or are thinking of have your son
join cub scouts, attend day camp! A great way to keep the
scouting momentum going! A great way to kick start your
child in scouting! Day camp will take place at the St. Marys
County Fairgrounds from June 16 through June 20. Register
by May 16 and pay $165. Register any time after May 16 and
pay $205. Friday will be Family Fun Day. For information on
Day Camp email stmaryscubscoutdaycamp@yahoo.com. For
information on Cub Scout units in the area visit www.beascout.org. For information on other scout events going on visit
www.ncacbsa.org.
Saturday, June 21
Beerfest
47418 Old State House Road, St. Marys City 12 p.m.
Enjoy select craft brews, local cuisine, artisans, crafters and live music. This event is a fundraiser for Historic St.
Marys City. Admission charged.
Wednesday, June 25
Sotterley Speaker Series: Peter Carolson
44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 7 p.m.
Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce the presenters
for the 2014 Speaker Series at Sotterley. An important community outreach, this series is yet another way that this National
Historic Landmark fulfills its mission of preserving, researching, and interpreting Sotterley Plantations diverse cultures and
environments and to serve the world as an educational, cultural,
and community resource. Because of the ongoing generosity of
The Boeing Company, dedicated to promoting education and
the arts within the Southern Maryland community, the Speaker
Series at Sotterley is free to the public. Due to limited seating, advanced reservations are required. Call 301-373-2280 for
reservations.
Saturday, June 28
June Juggernaut
21550 Willows Road, Lexington Park
The June Juggernaut is a fundraiser event for the Southern
Maryland Disc Golf Club. The June Juggernaut will showcase
the Long Basket positions on every hole, and play from both
sets of teepads. See below for division details. There is a 36
team limit. Please pre-register if possible, or pay the morning
of. Bring/get your own lunch. There will be a 1 hour break between rounds, with many restaurant options only minutes from
the course.
*Divisions*
Gold (advanced): $30 per team. Cash payout
Silver (intermediate): $30 per team. Cash payout
Family (Rec): $20 per team. Everyone gets a disc.
*Preregister*
Paypal to: jhonis@gmail.com
Include player First & Last Names, Team Name, and Division.
*Course Format*
Gold and Silver:
Round 1 - Long Pad to Long Basket
Round 2 - Short Pad to Long Basket
*Family:*
Round 1 - Temporary short tee zones to Long basket
Round 2 - Short Pad to Long Basket
9th Annual Calvert Hospice House Poker Run
11820 Hg Trueman Road, Lusby 10:30
The 9th annual Poker Run to help out the hospice house
will be held on Saturday, June 28. It will be a great ride and
you will have all kinds of fun. Please come join us. All bikes,
cars and trucks are welcome. The cost of the ride will be $20
per bike, car or truck and $10 per passage. Sign up will be at
10:30 till 12:00 then we will make 5 stops to draw cards and
then we will return back to the Legion for the after party, where
there will be free give-aways, a live auction all kinds of food
and music by D.J. Rick. The money that you pay at the start of
the ride covers the after party. If you just want to join the after
party the cost will be $10. If you would like to donate something
to help raise money that would be great also. For more information please contact Chris Bowen at 443-532-8343 or by email at
chrisbowen8404@yahoo.com. Hope to see you all there.
Friday, July 4
July First Friday
The First Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown retailers open their doors to showcase live music, art gallery receptions, poetry readings, book signings, cooking classes, wine
tastings, and a host of dining and shopping specials! The theme
for July will be Jazz Jam on the Square!
The County Times
ment and explore what it takes to become a fire fighter and what
the job is like. Visit the firehouse. For more information call 301863-8188 or visit http://www.stmalib.org.
activities at St. Marys College of Maryland Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Race ending time varies by
the wind speed. Free.
Saturday, July 12
Saturday, Aug. 2
Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival

38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point 12 p.m.
Live jazz artists and array of seafood delicacies on the Riverside lawn at St. Clements Island Museum. Event begins at 12
p.m. Advance tickets only. Admission fee.

Sunday, July 13
Sundays in the Park
services, and facilities within Greenwell State Park. Self-guided
tours of the manor house are available. Sundays in the Park is
also an opportunity for brides-to-be to spend some time inside
the manor house and envision what their special day will look
like! Sundays in the Park takes place on the second Sunday of
every month. $3 parking fee.
Tuesday, July 15
Survivor 1661
18751 Hogaboom Lane, St Marys City 10 a.m.
Do you have what it takes to be a colonist? Discover the
skills that will help you find success in colonial Maryland. At
the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation, where it is always 1661,
campers will cook a meal, build a fence, sew a haversack, and
more! The fee is $120 for four days. Registration is required,
fees are non-refundable unless a session is filled or cancelled.
Payment must be received to guarantee registration.
Sunday, July 27
VBS Family Night at SCBC
12140 HG Trueman Road Lusby 5 p.m.
Attend Our FREE Family Night VBS Closing Ceremony
at Southern Calvert Baptist Church! Family members participating in our VBS program this year: please join us for hotdogs,
popcorn and cotton candy while enjoying fellowship and amazing musical performances by the children. Youll be inspired by
all they have learned during their uplifting week at VBS. For
more information call 410-326-6533, email vbs@scbcmd.com
or visit our website, scbcmd.com.
Tuesday, July 29
Storybook Art Preschool Art Camp
13480 Dowell Road, Solomons
July 29 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m.
July 30 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m.
July 31 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m.
Lets celebrate the magical world of childrens storybooks
as we listen to stories, play fun games, and create art inspired by
the stories, characters, and illustrations. Bring your child, ages
3 to 5, to Storybook Art from July 29 through July 31. There
is an a.m. shift from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and there is a p.m. shift
from 1 to 3 p.m. The fee for members is $50 and the fee for
non-members is $55. Each child comes away with several fun
projects! Registration is required. Call 410-326-4640 to register.
For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Friday, Aug. 1
Independence Day Fireworks

46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden 9 p.m.
Dennis Point Marina & Campground will be holding its
Annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday, July 4. Childrens
activities and entertainment will be held throughout the day.
The cost is $5 per car. Fireworks occur at sunset. Come early
and stay late!
August First Friday

tastings, and a host of dining and shopping specials!
Wednesday, July 9
Governors Cup Yacht Race

18952 East Fisher Road, St. Marys City 2:55 p.m.
The Governors Cup Yacht Race is the oldest and longest
overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. This year marks the
41st running of the race from Marylands current capital city
(Annapolis) to its first capital in St. Marys City. Shore side
Explore Fire Service Career

21677 F.D.R. Blvd., Lexington Park 2 p.m.
Teens, meet fire fighters from Bay District Fire Depart-
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Sunday, Aug. 10
Sundays in the Park
services, and facilities within Greenwell State Park. Self-guided
tours of the manor house are available. Sundays in the Park is
also an opportunity for brides-to-be to spend some time inside
the manor house and envision what their special day will look
like! Sundays in the Park takes place on the second Sunday of
every month. $3 parking fee.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Childrens Day
38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point 11 a.m.
Childrens games, entertainment, and activities for the
whole family. Food, music, and boat rides free for kids. Free.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Sotterley Barn Bash
Join us for a fun family-friendly night of live music and
dancing featuring Country Memories. Admission at the gate.
Music begins at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 27
Sotterley Speaker Series: Called to Serve
Admission: FREE - Please call 301-373-2280 to make
your reservation today!
Admiral Rochon retired from the federal government in
June 2012 as a Senior Executive Service appointee to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of
Homeland Security. While there he was CBPs first Principal
Executive for Strategic Integration and Chief Strategy Officer.
In his new position he was responsible for advising the Commissioner and other CBP senior officials on the best enterprise
approaches for strategically integrating business operations
and processes to achieve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. He is now a private consultant, speaker, and writer.
Most recently he was the White House consultant to a world
famous director and advisor to Oscar-winning actors for the #1
box office hit movie, Lee Daniels The Butler. With his superior public outreach skills he made compelling appeals to over
5 million viewers to see the movie, which grossed over $130
million in 3 weeks.
Friday, September 5
September First Friday
tastings, and a host of dining and shopping specials!
Saturday, September 6
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Young Life St. Marys

Wishes to Thank Local
Businesses for Their Support...
YOUNG LIFE ST. MARYS
Reaching Kids, Teaching Hope
P.O. Box 553 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650

Website: www.smc.younglife.org Email: smc.younglife@outlook.com
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Volunteers who serve with RSVP

come from all kinds of backgrounds and all
walks of life. Some offer extensive professional backgrounds, others are tradespeople
with skills they have honed over a lifetime,
yet others are mothers and homemakers
who bring a spirit of caring, nurturing, and
support to their volunteer work. Part of the
power and success of RSVP is that it weaves
together diverse threads of senior talent into
a tremendous tapestry of service.
Another of the programs volunteers,
Eileen Szuchy, is a recent retiree who moved
to our area as a result of her husbands job
transfer. Szuchy has a bachelors degree
in Recreation Administration and taught
gymnastics and fitness. After becoming an
RSVP volunteer, she received training and
became certified as an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program instructor. She now
leads exercises to help seniors with arthritis increase their range of motion by gently
limbering their muscles and joints.
My goal is to encourage everyone to
do their best to improve their strength and
flexibility, said Szuchy.Equally important, we enjoy each others company. Im inspired by this dedicated group of individuals who exercise to improve their lives. Im
making new friends, and Im being appreciated for my contribution.
Many seniors discover that volunteering not only benefits those they serve, but
themselves as well. Another example is Jess
Davis who wears multiple RSVP hats as a
volunteer tax aide, Meals on Wheels volunteer driver, and food pantry volunteer.
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He also serves with the Lions Club and his

church.
Thirty-two years in the Navy taught
me that its important to share good fortune with others, said Davis. Volunteering gives me a sense of well-being and
fulfillment.
Paying It Forward with a Legacy of

Service
A commitment to community service

is something that all RSVP senior volunteers seem to have in common.
Volunteering gives me a chance to
pay it forward, said Coryer-Dhu, who offers her help wherever needed, whether assisting in the kitchen at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center or helping to greet center
visitors during special events.
Besides meeting new people and
sharing talent, volunteering is a way to participate in the community I live in, said
Coryer-Dhu.
So what is the alternative for seniors in
retirement? Travel the world and play lots
of golf? Some seniors simply dont have the
funds for that kind of leisure. Others, who
looked forward to doing nothing in retirement, found that a sedentary lifestyle with
no structure or social connections quickly got old. They soon found themselves
searching for something more.
If I wanted to do what my brain tells
me, Id just stay in bed, said Dickerson,
who serves as a volunteer receptionist at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center. She has
earned the title of Director of First Impres-
Brunch
Sunday
Norine Rowe
sions for the way she prides herself on

making sure everyone leaves the center in a
better mood than when they came in.
Dickerson engages in a wide range
of community service activities and was
nominated for St. Marys County Woman
of the Year in 2014. Among her many contributions, she supports an annual Womans
Wellness Day for county women of all ages.
Volunteering helps me put behind my
own aches, pains, and worries and allows
me to focus on others during the course of
my day, Dickerson said. I could be sitting
home doing nothing. Instead, volunteering
helps me to live a richer, fuller, healthier
life.
Dickerson is especially pleased that

she has passed on her legacy of volunteering to her children, who are now active in
the community. Most importantly, Dickerson feels that volunteering makes her life
worthwhile.
If I can help somebody as I pass along,
then my living is not in vain.
A legacy of giving and receiving is
what RSVP is all about. Its the power behind senior service, and its the power that
will help propel our community into a
healthy, thriving future.
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Be there for the live

special guest appearances
starting at 10:45
Join us on June 1, 2014 for

Brunch in support of
Tommy McKay for
State Delegate.
10:45 - Former County Commissioner, ***

***** with his show stopping fun, and a big
SALE.
Brunch will be served at the Olde

Breton Inn located at 21890
Society Hill Rd. in Leonardtown.
11:15 - The world we leave is the world they will inherit.

Twenty one year old Emily Burke shares her riveting
thoughts.
9am to 1pm
11:00 - Special Guest Appearance, ****** **** with

his down home style, his crowd pleasing charm, and of
course, his words of wisdom.
11:30 - Former County Commissioner, ****** ********

with his never ending love for his community and his never
ending love for another big SALE.
$20 per person

donation appreciated
Authority McKay for Maryland; Marilyn A. McKay, Treasurer
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Obituaries
David Wayne Knott, 51
David Wayne Knott,
51, of Leonardtown, Md.
died April 3, 2014, at his
residence in Leonardtown,
Md.
He was born on Aug.
18, 1962 in Leonardtown,
Md. to Catherine B. Knott
Molnar of Hollywood, Md. and the late
Louis Guy Knott, Sr.
David was a lifelong resident of St.
Marys County. He was employed as a
truck driver for the Great Mills Trading
Post. His greatest love was for his family
and his dog, Lightning. He had an infectious smile, and cared deeply for others.
He enjoyed Christmas, because he loved
to give others presents. He was Ham
on the HAMM radio network. He was
a member of Alcoholics Anonymous,
maintaining sobriety for over 15 years.
David sponsored many people, and gave
them encouragement and strength to
believe in themselves. Every year he
looked forward to helping to coordinate
Hugs and Handshakes Throwdown,
which was a celebration of sobriety.
In addition to his mother, David
is survived by his siblings, Louis Guy
Knott, Jr. (Jane) of Leonardtown, MD
and Cynthia M. Norris (Frank) of Hollywood, MD; his long-time companion,
Linda S. Morrell; his nephew, Matthew
Knott; his niece, MacKenzie Mead, and
cousins and extended family. In addition
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to his father, he is also preceded in death

by his sister, Sharon L. Knott.
Family received friends for Davids
Life Celebration on Monday, April 7
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with prayers recited by Deacon Ammon Ripple at 7
p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated by Reverend Raymond
Schmidt on Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m. at
St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church,
43927 St. Johns Road, Hollywood Md.,
20636 . Interment followed in the church
cemetery.
Serving as Pallbearers were Joe
Hall, Matthew Lavender-Knott, Jimmy
Knott, Chuck Castle, Jamie Mills, and
Ray Bowles. Honorary Pallbearers will
be MacKenzie Mead, Bobby Unkle, and
George Burch.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of St. Marys, 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.
Elizabeth Lousie Rodriguez, 55

Elizabeth Louise Liz Rodriguez,
55 of Hollywood, Md. died Thursday,
May 1 at Hospice House of St. Marys in
Callaway, Md.
Born January 2, 1959 in Prince
Georges County, Md., she was the daugh-
Caring is Our Business
FOR OVER 50 YEARS, THE COUNTYS MOST

TRUSTED SOURCE FOR QUALITY
ter of the late Rufus Trodder Clarke and

Elizabeth Louise Rogers.
Liz enjoyed music, especially Cher.
She was happy spending time with her
family.
Liz is survived by her children, Caroline Bradford of Callaway, Md., Kristina Meeks of Jacksonville, Fla., Liza
Rodriguez of California, Md. and Dylan
Rodriguez of Hollywood, Md.; her sisters, Sharon Smith of Lake Jackson, Tex.,
Martha Smith (Tom) of Glen Burnie, Md.
and Patty Smith of Wallace, N.C.; and her
three grandchildren. She is preceded in
death by her parents.
Family received friends for Lizs Life
Celebration on Monday, May 12 from 5
p.m. to 8 p.m., with a memorial service at
7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
Md. 20636. Interment will be private.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Patricia Anne Russell, 63

Patricia Patty Anne Russell, 63, of
Piney Point, Md. passed away on Monday, May 5 in Washington, DC. Born on
January 25, 1951 in Leonardtown, Md.,
she was the loving daughter of the late
Margaret Hudson Thompson, and James
Vernon Thompson. Patty was the loving
wife of James Alvin Russell, Jr., whom
she married on April 17, 1996 in Leonardtown, Md. Patty is survived by her children: Kristina Garcia of Mechanicsville,
Md., Daryl Russell of New York, Michelle Camaioni of Leonardtown, Md.,
Karen Russell and Cynthia Welsh both of
Lexington Park, Md., Daniel Russell of
Ridge, Md., and Timothy Russell of St.
Marys City, Md. Siblings; Mary Overman of Navarre, Fla., Penny McCllean
and James Thompson both of Tex.
Patty graduated from Great Mills
High School in 1969 and was a lifelong
resident of St. Marys County, Md. She
was a homemaker.
The family received friends on
Thursday, May 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial
was held on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church St
Georges Island, Md. with Father Paul
Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow

in the St. Francis Xavier Mission Catholic
Cemetery St. Georges Island, Md. Pallbearers: Daryl Russell, Daniel Russell,
Timothy Russell, Frankie Russell, Brandon Nelson, and Jacob Russell. Honorary
Pallbearers: Raub Camaioni, Sam Smith,
Issac Smith and Michael Gioia.
Kathy Ann VanMeter, 58
Kathy AnnVanMeter, 58, of Clements, Md., passed away on April 2 in
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. Born on February 22, 1956
in Leonardtown, Md., she was the loving
daughter of Mary Jo Romero Schlosser
of Leonardtown, Md., and the late Harold
Schlosser. Kathy was the loving wife of
Gregory VanMeter, whom she married in
Christ Church in Chaptico, Md. on November 1, 1986. Kathy is survived by her
children: Jennifer Wimmer (Jeff) of Hollywood, Md., Gene VanMeter (Sarah) of
Hughesville, Md., Gregory VanMeter of
Clements, Md., 5 grandchildren; Zachary
Wimmer (17), Nathan Wimmer (14), Wyatt Wimmer (9), Blake Wimmer (8) and
Brayden VanMeter (4 months). Siblings;
Duane Schlosser of W.V., Anna McMullen of N.C. Steve Schlosser, and Louie
Schlosser both of Md.
Kathy was a lifelong resident of
St. Marys County, and graduated from
Great Mills High School in 1974. She
worked as a Bank teller for PNC Bank
in Leonardtown, Md. for 35 years. Kathy
was a member of the Seventh District
Optimist Club and enjoyed; camping,
shopping, cruising, wine tasting, spending time with family, friends, and her 5
grandsons.
The family received friends on Monday, April 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. with optimist
prayers recited at 5:45 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will follow at 6 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Ray Schmidt officiating.
Interment will be private. Contributions
may be made to The Cholangiocarcinoma
Foundation 5526 West 13400 South #516
Salt Lake City, UT 84096, and/or St. Jude
Childrens Research Hospital P.O. Box 50
Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md.
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Obituaries
Regina Lenora Woody, 73
Regina Lenora Woody, 73, of Lexington Park, Md., died Wednesday, May
7, at MedStar St. Marys Hospital in
Leonardtown, Md.
She was born on July 22, 1940, in
Newfoundland, Canada, to the late Joseph and Katie Baker Peckford.
On May 13, 1960, she married the
late Robert Flemming Woody at St. Martins Anglican Church in Newfoundland,
Canada. Together they celebrated 53
wonderful years.
Regina is survived by her daughters,
Linda Reed (Gary) of Lexington Park,
Md., Sherry Whittles (Vince) of Dameron, Md., and Deborah Woody of Lusby,
Md.; her grandchildren, Heather Reed,
Kelly Reed, Chad Day, Dustin Whittles,
Dylan Whittles, Dominic Whittles, and
Elaina Woody; her great granddaughter,
Hadley Day; her siblings, Joan Collins
(Harold) of St. Johns, Newfoundland,
Gordon Peckford (Nettie) of Gander,
Newfoundland, and Ada Ralph, of Gander, Newfoundland; and many beloved
nieces and nephews. In addition to her
husband, she is also preceded in death by
her parents and her brother, Edwin Peckford, sister, Mae Barry, and baby sister,
Maureen Peckford.
Regina loved her family. She was a
devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and
mother, and adored her grandchildren
and great granddaughter. She dedicated
her life to caring for and giving to others. She and her husband enjoyed volunteering in the community, especially
for Meals on Wheels and Christmas in
April. She was always a quiet presence,
behind the scenes, supporting her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. She
enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and crafts,
making many gifts; cooking and baking
for others, collecting many recipes, and
sharing her love of special food from her
home of Newfoundland. She especially
loved traveling by car to Newfoundland
to visit her beloved family and relax and
host meals in their cottage on Gander
Bay.
Family will receive friends for Reginas Life Celebration on Thursday,
May 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road,

Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 16, at 11
a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 21641
Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, Md.
20653. Interment will follow at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, 47477 Trinity
Church Road, St. Marys City, Md.
Pallbearers will be Gary Reed,
Vince Whittles, Gary Napier, Chad Day,
Dustin Whittles, Dylan Whittles, and
Dominic Whittles.
Flowers will be gratefully accepted
or donations can be made to St. Marys
Nursing Center Foundation, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, Md. 20650
or to the St. Marys County Government
Department of Aging Meals on Wheels,
P.O. Box 635, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Alberta May Farrell, 92

Alberta May Farrell, 92, of Avenue, Md.
passed away on Sunday,
May 11 in St. Marys Hospice House Callaway, Md.
Born on January 25, 1922
in Hurry, Md., she was the
loving daughter of the late
Nellie Eleanor Farrell Quade, and Joseph
Ashby Quade. Alberta was the loving
wife of the late Aloysius Benjamin Farrell. Alberta is survived by her children:
David Aloysius Farrell, Sr.(Edna), Eleanor May Norris (Wayne) both of Avenue,
Md., Joseph Michael Farrell of La Plata,
Md., 6 grandchildren; Jessica Johnson
(Brian), Kimberly Hodges (Nicholas),
Christine Hall (Donnie), Barbara Jean
Branch (Ray), Helen Mitchell(Randy),
and David Farrell, Jr. (Denise), 5 great
grandchildren; Michelle Branch, Donald Hall, Jr., Charles David Hall, Mark
Hall, and Ashley Mitchell, 2 great great
grandchildren; Sady Marsadys Hall and
Cameron Hall. Siblings; Joseph Lawrence Quade, Francis Aloysius Quade,
Joseph Andrew (Sonny) Quade all of
Hughesville, Md., James Robert Quade
of Prince Frederick, Md. She is preceded

in death by her siblings; Eleanor Susan
Quade, James Henry Quade, Mary Helen Morgan, Margaret Louise Morgan,
and Agnes Theresa Gardiner. Alberta
was a lifelong resident and was a homemaker, and nursing assistant at Cedar
Lane Apartments. A special thank you to
Brian for all the loving care and support
he has given.
The family received friends on
Wednesday, May 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. with
prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Thursday, May 15 at 10
a.m. in Holy Angles Catholic Church Avenue, Md. with Father Charles Cortinovis
officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery Bushwood,
Md. Pallbearers: Dennis Morgan, Melvin
Farrell, Bernard Farrell, Timmy Berry,
Robbie Quade and Donald Hall. Honorary Pallbearers: Jessica Johnson, Brian
Johnson, Kimberly Hodges, Barbara Jean
Branch, Christine Hall, Darlene Straub,
Bubba Quade, Eddie Farrell. Contributions may be made to St. Marys Hospice
House P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md.
20650.
Edna May Doherty, 103

Edna May Doherty,
103, formerly of Indian
Head, Md., died on Friday,
May 9 at The Hermitage
Assisted Living Facility
located in Solomons, Md.
Edna had lived at the Hermitage since December
2002.
Edna May Warwick was born on
May 1, 1911, in Washington, D.C. to Edna
and William F. Warwick. When Edna
was 5 years old she moved with her family from Washington to Indian Head, Md.
She is survived by her three sons,
Patrick Doherty of Springfield, Va., Michael Doherty (Sue) of Greenville, Miss.
and Daniel Doherty (Karen) of St. Marys
City, Md., seven grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren. Her husband John Patrick (Pat) Doherty prede-
ceased her, as did 5 sisters and 3 brothers.

Edna was one of the early graduates
of the original Lackey High which at that
time was located on the Naval Base in
Indian Head. After graduating in 1928,
she attended Strayer Business School
where she trained to become a certified
stenographer and office administrator.
Edna began her long career as a federal
government employee in the 1930s, retiring from the Naval Installation in Indian
Head in 1977.
Edna and John Patrick Doherty of
Somerville, Mass. were married at St.
Marys Star of the Sea Church in Indian
Head, Md. on April 13, 1940. Their marriage lasted 61 years until Pats death in
May 2001.
After moving around the country
throughout Pats naval career, Edna and
her family moved back to her home town
of Indian Head in 1949. Edna became an
active parishioner at St. Marys Star of
the Sea Church where, among other activities, she sang in the choir and enjoyed
the St. Marys Bowling League. Additionally, she was actively involved in
the US Navy Fleet Reserve Auxiliary in
which she held several positions. In their
retirement years Edna and Pat enjoyed
traveling, cruising and ballroom dancing. Indian Head remained Ednas home
until late in 2002 when after Pats death
she moved to the Hermitage, in Solomons
Md.
Family received friends for Ednas
Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 14
from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady Star of
the Sea, 225 Alexander St, Solomons,
Md. 20688. Prayers will be recited at
6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Thursday, May 15 at 10
a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Md.
20735.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to SMILE Ecumenical Ministries, Inc., PO Box 1276, Solomons, Md.
20688.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Softball Team
Scores First WCAC
Championship
The St. Marys Ryken (SMR) varsity softball team captured their first Washington Catholic Athletic Conference
(WCAC) championship with a 5-2 victory over reigning
champion Bishop OConnell High School on Monday, May
12, 2014.
Sophomore Lindsey Keller got SMR on the scoreboard
in the second inning with an RBI sacrifice fly. In the third
inning, senior Victoria Tori Hughes added an RBI single
and fellow senior Gabrielle Thompson got a two-RBI single. In the fifth, junior Lindsay Heinze had an RBI double
which brought the game to 5-0.
Sophomore Madison Aughinbaugh pitched all seven
innings, allowing only nine hits and striking out six.
SMR finished with a 24-4 season overall and 13-3 in
WCAC regular season play.
Bishop OConnell High School has won the WCAC
softball title since 2003. The WCAC is viewed as one of
the most competitive conferences in the country and is
composed of 12 high schools: Archbishop Carroll; Bishop
Ireton; Bishop McNamara; Bishop OConnell; DeMatha
Catholic; Elizabeth Seton; Gonzaga College High School;
Our Lady of Good Counsel; Academy of the Holy Cross;
Paul VI Catholic; St. Johns College High School; and St.
Marys Ryken.
St. Marys Ryken is a Catholic, coeducational, college
preparatory school community operated under the Xaverian Brothers sponsorship dedicated to academic excellence
and individualized student growth. Students come from
many different counties across the region including Anne
Arundel, Calvert, Charles, King George, Prince Georges
and St. Marys counties.
Pope Impressive in Hobby Stock

Spring Championship
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
Budds Creek, MD- Severna Park Md.s
Kyle Lear drove to his first feature win of the
2014 season in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited
Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway. The
win for Lear, The defending Potomac Limited
Late Model track champion, was his 16th career
Potomac feature win and his second win overall
in 2014.
Brandon Long and Tyler Emory shared the
front-row for the start of the event with Emory
surging into the race lead as the field raced off
turn-two. Emory looked poised to collect his first win
of the season as lead the first five circuits with Brandon
Long and fourth-starting Kyle Lear in tow. Lear then
found the bottom of the speedway to his liking as he
swept by both Emory and Long coming off turn-four to
become the new leader on lap-six. From that point on,
it would be a race for second, as Lear would dominate
the remaining 14-laps to post the win aboard his Rocket
no.151. Were here to win races. Lear stated in his postrace interview. I saw Tyler and Brandon racing pretty
hard for the lead there and they left the bottom open and
we were able to get them both. Said Lear. This race
track has been awesome all season and that was some
fun racing out there tonight. As the event wore on, Lear
was looking for signals from his crew members and got
quite a surprise. I looked down there going into three
late in the race to see how big of a lead we had and my
guy was eating a hot dog, so I knew we must have been
pretty good. Long held on for second, Derrick Quade
was third, Jeff King took fourth with Ben Bowie rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Lear and Emory.
Ed Pope Jr. took top-honors in the 25-lap Spring
Championship event for the Hobby Stocks, becoming
the divisions fifth different winner in the five races run to
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date. Pope, who started third, lead all but one lap to post
a dominating win in the caution-plagued event. Current
point leader Jerry Deason came from 10th to finish second, Billy Crouse recovered from and early race pit stop
to take third, John Burch was fourth with Sam Archer
completing the top-five. Heats went to Crouse and Jamie
Sutphin.
Defending track champion Darren Alvey scored
his second feature win of the season in the 16-lap Street
Stock feature. Mike Raleigh lead the first 13-laps before
Alvey arrived. Over the final six-laps Raleigh and Alvey
raced side by side with Alvey squeaking-out the win at
the stripe for his 10th career Potomac feature win. Chuck
Bowie was third, Troy Kassiris came home fourth with
Dale Reamy filling the front five.
Ray Bucci scored his second win in a row in the
15-lap Strictly Stock main. Point leader Ed Pope Sr. lead
for 11-laps before a late-race tangle sent him to the pits.
Bucci, the defending track champion, then took the race
lead and held off JJ Silvious to post the win. Paul Jones
was third, Jimmy Suite took fourth with Nabil Guffey
rounding out the top-five.
In the night-cap 15-lap U-Car feature second generation driver Mikey Latham took his first-career Potomac
feature win. Megan Mann, who looked as though she
would also become a first-time Potomac winner, lead the
race for 14-laps but her car came up lame on a lap-14 restart allowing Latham to shoot by and grab the win. Sam
Raley was second, DJ Powell was third, Cori French
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Limited Late Model Feature Finish
1. Kyle Lear 2. Brandon Long 3. Derrick Quade 4. Jeff King 5.

Ben Bowie 6. Jeff Pilkerton 7. Matt Tarbox 8. Jimmy Jesmer Jr.
9. Rich Marks 10. Tyler Emory 11. Scott Adams
Hobby Stock Feature Finish
1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jerry Deason 3. Billy Crouse 4. John Burch 5.

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A View From The
Bleachers
26 Minutes
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.

Contributing Writer
He stood
behind a podium, all 69 of
him, adorned
with in-vogue
spectacles and
a dapper suit,
and bared his
soul. His unguarded honesty was befitting of a living
room chat with only family and close
friends, not the nationwide audience in
attendance. To his credit, he ignored the
millions of eyes and ears, focused on the
important few and reduced a massive
moment to a quaint, deeply personal
and inspiring conversation. He shed
many tears. So did his teammates. So
did this writer. So what?
It lasted just over 26 minutes
epic by acceptance speech standards.
Kevin Durant was the mouthpiece behind this masterpiece. A local Prince
Georges County prodigy, Durant was a
one-and-done college star at Texas, the
second overall pick in the 2007 NBA
Draft and is now, inarguably, one of the
two best basketball players residing on
Earth (LeBron James being the other).
Durant has done amazing things on a
basketball court - scoring titles, Olympic gold medals, putting relatively tiny
Oklahoma City on the professional
sports map but this, his NBA MVP
acceptance speech, may be his finest
basketball moment. If you only caught
the CliffsNotes version broadcast by our
hyper-speed, attention-deficit media, I
recommend a comprehensive, encore
viewing courtesy of other Internet outlets. Durant delivered a moment to be
appreciated for its full content and substance, not truncated for brevity.
His speech checked all the common and obligatory blocks. Durant
thanked the organization for drafting
him, his coaches for pushing him and
the fans for their support. He acknowledged the writers votes and the motivation gleaned from his doubters. But he
went deeper - much deeper. Durant, a
relatively quiet, soft-spoken superstar,
exposed a thoughtfulness and tenderness rarely seen in sports. It was a
side of Durant that, frankly, I didnt
know existed. At the beginning of the
speech, in half-hearted anticipation of
the humdrum, I was barely paying attention. At the 26-minute mark, having
been introduced to the real Kevin Du-
rant, his journey and his awareness of

its complexities, I was wiping tears off
my cheeks.
Durant broke from the script by
thanking his teammates individually.
He literally went around the table and
identified each mans specific contribution to his ascension to NBA MVP.
The specificity and uniqueness of Durants thank yous left no doubt that
the MVP felt genuinely indebted to his
teammates for their boosts of energy,
positive thinking and encouragement.
He noted the smiles of younger teammates, the push from veterans, supportive text messages from Kendrick
Perkins and a simply KD MVP note
left in his locker by Caron Butler after
a tough losing streak a story that left
both men in tears.
Durant then turned to his mother,
who he called the real MVP, and delivered his most powerful moment. He
credited his mother with overcoming
the financial challenges of being a single
mother of two boys, keeping those boys
off the street, managing many moves
and shortages of food and beating overwhelming odds. Durant summed up
his tribute best when he said, with his
voice quivering, Mom, I dont think
you know what you did. She probably
didnt. The best moms dont. Few need
to. It sacrificing for their children and
finding a way is just what they do.
In 26 minutes, Kevin Durant reintroduced himself and provided everyone within earshot a lot to contemplate. I did the exercise. Im still doing
it. Here are my Durant-notesso far.
Success and emotional investment are
indelibly linked; if you dont feel it, it
will be hard to be it. Humility is one
of the most important traits a leader can
possess. Adversity should re-fuel determination, not diminish it. Relationships are forged by listening, paying
attention to detail and accentuating the
best in people. Anythingis still quite
possible. Everyone you encounter has
something positive to offer. Achievement by the one, no matter how great,
is an outcome supported by the many
especially a selfless, tough, determined
and loving parent.
Heres a final thought from Durant
that will stick with me: Basketball is
just a platform in order for me to inspire
people. Mission accomplished, Mr.
Durant.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.
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Jim Fletcher
Years of Service
1971 to 2014
Your retirement marks the end of an era here at
Griffins Flooring America. We know we will all come
toappreciate you even more as we try to fill the void
that you leave. For over 40 years you have been a
mentor to all of us and earned a record any company
would be proud of. Unlike many, who merely fill a
role, you went the extra mile helping your customers
and coworkers. Your dedication, efficiency,
professionalism and work ethics are unmatched.
You made our jobs easier by doing yours so well.
On behalf of Griffins Flooring America, and the
hundreds, if not thousands, of customers who came
to depend on you, congratulations on a job well
done and a retirement well deserved. Our emotions
are both sad and happy as we say good-bye and
send you off to the next chapter.
Thank you for the enthusiasm and team spirit we
witnessed every day; but, most of all, your friendship.
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LIBRARY ITEMS
Libraries closed for transition to new catalog
All three branches are closed today, May 15, to complete the
transition to the new online catalog. Library staff will answer
the phones to assist those who need help with the new catalog.
The catalog and customers accounts are now available online.
Childrens Book Week celebrated
Parents and children can drop in anytime from 9 a.m. to 5

p.m. on May 17 at any of the branches to enjoy fun crafts and
activities together in celebration of Childrens Book Week.
Drop-in chess classes conducted
The Maryland Education Chess Association is conducting

weekly classes covering chess basics and fundamentals for second graders and older at the Leonardtown branch every Monday
from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Aug. 25.
Classes cover Google and PowerPoint
Masons from
around the state
came to Charlotte
Hall Veterans Home
Wednesday to give
their fellow fraternity
members the chance
to attend services
held by their order.
The veterans at the
home were unable
to attend services
held at local Masonic
temples so the order
decided to bring the
meeting to them.
Adults can learn how Google works, discover techniques to

receive more accurate search results, and explore Google apps at
a class at Lexington Park branch on May 19 at 2 p.m. On May
28, Leonardtown will offer an introduction to PowerPoint 2010
class at 2 p.m. Both classes are free but registration is required.
Mobile Career Center visit set
The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

will be at Lexington Park branch on May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m.
to assist job seekers and to register them with the Maryland
Workforce Exchange.
Sustainable Farming to be discussed
The Dinner, a documentary featuring the Allen Heirloom

Homestead in St. Marys County will be shown at Lexington
Park branch on May 29 at 6:30 p.m. Afterwards Christine and
Frank Allen will discuss gardening, composting, raising and
butchering free range chickens, making soap, cider and kombucha tea, spinning, weaving and more.
Adults to explore program offerings
St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services provide a wide variety of programs and services. On May 27
at 6:30 p.m. at Charlotte Hall, residents are invited to come and
learn about these programs and how they can benefit from them.
Light refreshments will be served.
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entertainment and activities for the kid in all of us!!
Beacon of Hope: a free center offering peer support for adults in a fun
& sober atmosphere, at 21800 N. Shangri La, Millison Plaza, Lexington Park.
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please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
May, Month Long

North End Gallery - May 2014 - T to Tea
41652 Fenwick St, Leonardtown
With thoughts of spring around the corner,
and summer following in her footsteps, the North
End Gallery will be offering an Afternoon Tea at
the Gallery in May. Together with the May show
T to Tea , where the gallery artists will look at
artworks that focus on all things that begin with
the letter T the Gallery will present an actual
Afternoon Tea as well. The Afternoon Tea will
take place on Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. in the
Gallery on Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. In
addition to tea and light refreshments a brief tea
related program will be presented. Reservations
are required as there will be a limited number of
seats. The tickets are Fifteen dollars a person and
will be available at the gallery in advance. The
May show, T to Tea will run from April 30 until
June 1. The first Friday reception will be on May
2 from 5 until 8 p.m. The Gallery is located at
41652 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. They may
be reached at 301-475-3130 and the web address is
www.northendgallery.org.
Opal Fine Art Gallery - May 2014 - Renewal
and Transformation
41625 Park Ave., Leonardtown
Renewal and Transformation, a series
of photographs by artist Andy Plautz will be on
exhibit at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown,
Md. Please join us for an opening reception on
First Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit
runs through May 31. In addition to our gallery
exhibit, Opal Fine Art will showcase a special
visitor: a painted carousel creature on loan to us
by the Southern Maryland Carousel Group. Opal
Fine Art Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and First Fridays from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, email
mjanerowe@hughes.net or call 301-994-9499.
Thursday, May 15
Be informed before you vote! Everyone is

welcome at the free Calvert GOP candidate forum, May 15, at the Huntingtown VFD upstairs
meeting hall. Social hour with light refreshments
at 6 p.m., forum at 7 p.m. More than 25 local and
state offices will be decided by voters at the June
24 primary election and the general election in
November.
300+ citizens attended the forum in 2010.
For info on the May 15 event, to view most candidate bios, to register to vote, or to switch parties (only Republicans and Democrats can vote
in their party primaries) go to www.calvertgop.
org. Questions? 410-535-9100, calvertgop.hq@
verizon.net.
Friday, May 16
Finding Our Way Home Patuxent Voices
100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland 7:30
p.m.
Patuxent Voices will open with What a
Wonderful World the perfect place to begin
our journey. This upbeat opening takes you Over
the Rainbow and Dancing in the Street. But
the mood begins to darken in the beautiful I
Dreamed a Dream from Les Misrables. The
middle section, which also includes the most challenging music in the program, features You Will
Hear Thunder, an original score by Iain Sturrock to a poem by Anna Akhmatova written for
Patuxent Voices and premiering this season. This
is followed by Joseph Martins The Awakening
a joyful musical triumph challenging all to Let
music live! The final section reflects a wiser and
more seasoned outlook, as exemplified by John
Lennons Imagine, Michael Jacksons pop hit
Man in the Mirror, and the unforgettable For
Good from the musical Wicked. And finally, we
come home, singing the song by that name from
The Wiz that teaches us to look inside our hearts
to find a world full of love, because, as everyone
learns, theres no place like home.
Golf Classic & Dinner

3151 Presidential Golf Club Drive, Upper Marlboro 2 p.m.
Join Hospice of Charles County on Thursday, May 15 at 2 p.m. for a Golf Classic & Dinner
at Lake Presidential Golf Course in Upper Marlboro, Md. For more information or to register, visit www.CharlesCountyHospiceHouse.com. All
proceeds to benefit Hospice of Charles County.
Hospice of Charles County is a nonprofit, community-based organization that provides effective
pain and symptom management to individuals
diagnosed with a terminal illness, regardless of
their ability to pay.
Southern Maryland Veterans Stand Down

Event
44219 Airport Road, California 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us for a Veterans Stand Down Day on
Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. This is a
one day event for ALL Southern Maryland Veterans and their families (including homeless and
disabled veterans) to provide support and service
in an all-encompassing basis.
Sample services: Medical/Dental, Employment (resume writing, job opportunities), Social,
Housing, Legal, and more . . .
To participate, please visit www.threeoakscenter.org, call 301.863.7361 or email SOMDVets@gmail.com.
Calvert GOP Candidate Forum

4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown 6 p.m.
National Active and Retired Federal Employ-
ees Association Meeting

21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown 11:30
a.m.
Ted Meyerson, will present information
from the United Seniors of MD Educational
Foundation at the National Active and Retired
Federal Employees Association (NARFE), St.
Marys Chapter 969, May 16 Luncheon/Meeting.
Elections of the 2014-2015 Chapter Officers and
the cake raffle will also take place at this meeting. Reservations are required; if you have not
already confirmed reservations, please contact
Bev at 301-752-1131 by Tuesday, May 13. The
Luncheon/Meeting begins at 11:30 a.m., is held
at Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, and includes
a full course lunch prepared by Baileys Catering
Service. Not a member? Contact Judy Loflin for
membership details 301-872-0064. Check us out
on Facebook and like our page! www.facebook.
com/NARFEMD969StMarys.
Tom Sawyer Production
38833 Chaptico Road, Helen 7 p.m.
Mother Catherine Spalding School presents
our production of Tom Sawyer. Show will start
at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased
ahead of time in the school office or at the door.
Please come and support our drama students, as
they have worked very hard on this production!
As always, please remember to share this, and to
invite all of your friends to come!
Steak, Shrimp & Fish Dinner
21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue 5 to 8 p.m.
American Legion Post 221, located at 21690
Colton Point Rd (Rt. 242), in Avenue, has a Steak,
Shrimp, & Fish Dinner Night on the third Friday
of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in
the community. There are several menu items for
the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price
(http://alpost221.webs.com/steakshrimpfishmenu.htm). You can call (301) 884-4071 for further information. You can also visit our website at
www.alpost221.webs.com/.
Saturday, May 17
Outside Yard Sale and Bake Sale
21660 Colton Point Road Ave. 7 to 11 a.m.
The 7th District VFD Auxiliary will be having an Outside Yard Sale and Bake Sale, Saturday
May 17 from 7 to 11 a.m. The rain date will be
May 24. Tables can be rented for $10 each, additional tables $7. This event will be held in the
parking lot of the firehouse, 21660 Colton Point
Road Ave., Md. 20609. To rent a table call 301769-2016 or 301-769-4042.
10210 Hg Trueman Road, Lusby 7:30 p.m.
Patuxent Voices opens with What a Won-
1st Annual K.O.C.

Golf Tournament
Friday May 23rd
Cedar Point Golf Club
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Sign Up

8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
$75 Per Player Cash or Check
derful World the perfect place to being our

journey. This upbeat opening takes you Over
the Rainbow and Dancing in the Street. But
the mood begins to darken in the beautiful I
Dreamed a Dream from Les Misrables. The
middle section, which also includes the most
challenging music in the program, features You
Will Hear Thunder, an original score by Iain
Sturrock to a poem by Anna Akhmatova written
for Patuxent Voices and premiering this season.
This is followed by Joseph Martins The Awakening a joyful musical triumph challenging all
to Let music live! The final section reflects a
wiser and more seasoned outlook, as exemplified
by John Lennons Imagine, Michael Jacksons
pop hit Man in the Mirror, and the unforgettable For Good from the musical Wicked. And
finally, we come home, singing the song by that
name from The Wiz that teaches us to look inside
our hearts to find a world full of love, because, as
everyone learns, theres no place like home.
1st Annual Scrabble Cruz
11175 Point Lookout Road, Scotland 10 a.m.
The 1st Annual Scrabble Cruz, given by the
Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad & Auxiliary will
be Saturday, May 17. The rain date is Sunday,
May 18. Registration is at Point Lookout State
Park Museum from 10 to 11 a.m. Ending will be
at Berts 50s Diner at 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per
player, and the prize is $200.
Flea Market
42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m.
St. Marys County Fair Association is having an indoor Flea Market at the Fairgrounds
on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. All
vendors and Crafters are welcome. An 8 x 10
space with 1 table may be rented for $20. For
information or to reserve a space you must call
301-475-9543.
Great Strides Walk
Join us for a stroll through historic Leonardtown for the Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis
Walk on Saturday, May 17. It will start at 12 p.m.
We will start at the foot of Washington Street
at the newly transformed Leonardtown Wharf.
You will be witness to one of the best views of
Breton Bay as we wind our way up and around
our charming town. For nearly three centuries,
Leonardtown has been the County Seat of St.
Marys County as well as the center of commerce
and social activity. Today, it is still the center of
local government and a bustling town of fine restaurants, unique shops, and old-fashioned charm.
Traces of its history can be found throughout its
landscape and its commercial buildings, churches, and residences.
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Sunday, May 18
Italian Festival
27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville
Come out to this years Italian Festival and
enjoy an authentic Italian Dinner. Scholarships
will be awarded at this years event. There will
be great food! Porchetta, rigatoni, homemade
marinara sauce, meatballs, lots of Italian cookies
for dessert and cannoli! We also have games, face
painting, bocce, as well as the live and silent auctions! The Festival will be held on Sunday, May
18 this year. See pictures of last year and get your
tickets before theyre gone at Home - Joseph Ferrante Foundation. www.josephferrantefoundation.org
47444 Trinity Church Road, St. Marys City 3
p.m.
Patuxent Voices will perform at Trinity
Church on Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. The concert
opens with What a Wonderful World the perfect place to being our journey. This upbeat opening takes you Over the Rainbow and Dancing
in the Street. But the mood begins to darken in
the beautiful I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misrables. The middle section, which also includes
the most challenging music in the program, features You Will Hear Thunder, an original score
by Iain Sturrock to a poem by Anna Akhmatova
written for Patuxent Voices and premiering this
season. This is followed by Joseph Martins The
Awakening a joyful musical triumph challenging all to Let music live! The final section
reflects a wiser and more seasoned outlook, as
exemplified by John Lennons Imagine, Michael Jacksons pop hit Man in the Mirror, and
the unforgettable For Good from the musical
Wicked. And finally, we come home, singing the
song by that name from The Wiz that teaches us
to look inside our hearts to find a world full of
love, because, as everyone learns, theres no place
like home.
Spring Concert
8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach 5 p.m.
The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an
all-volunteer chorus which sings to raise money
for Calvert County charities, will perform a

spring concert on Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m. at
North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake
Avenue, North Beach, Md. A free-will offering
will be taken for Calvert Hospice. Contact Larry
Brown, Director, 301-855-7477 or lbrown9601@
verizon.net for more information.
Tom Sawyer Production
38833 Chaptico Road, Helen 4 p.m.
Mother Catherine Spalding School presents
our production of Tom Sawyer. Show will start
at 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased
ahead of time in the school office or at the door.
Please come and support our drama students, as
they have worked very hard on this production!
As always, please remember to share this, and to
invite all of your friends to come!
Monday, May 19
Youth Drug Summit
44219 Airport Road, California 6 to 8 p.m.
Join Walden, St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services, St. Marys
County Public Schools, St. Marys County Health
Department, St. Marys County Sheriffs Office
for a Youth Drug Summit on Monday, May 19
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher
Education Center located at 44219 Airport Road,
California, Md. 20619. This is a free public event
with special invitation to youth ages 12-18 and
their parents. Youth are encouraged to attend
and can attend with or without their parents. The
evening will feature a chance for young people to
freely discuss the issues, hear about the experience of addiction and recovery, play Generation
Rx, an interactive game about opiate abuse, and
view and discuss the video Falling, made by
and for youth about opiate abuse. A separate educational program for parents will be offered. Food
will be provided along with drawings for prizes!
For more information about this event, please
contact Laura Webb lauraw@waldensierra.org.
Calvert Eats Local at the Bistro Belle Maison
850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 7 to 8:30
p.m.
Calvert Eats Local at the Bistro Belle Mai-
son from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Reserve your spot at the

Bistro Belle Maison local celebration. Price is
$36/person. Checks to reserve your space should
be made payable to the Bistro Belle Maison.
Drinks would be paid for that evening. The menu
is subject to change depending on locally available ingredients of course, but the menu last yearwas: heirloom tomato salad with cherry glen
farms monocacy ash chevre local green salad
KCC farms coq au vin with rosemary dumplings
rockfish with summer succotash and beurre
blanc risotto dessert: sweet potato cobbler
sundae or key lime pie. For more information call
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. calvert.lib.md.us.
St. Marys Genealogical Society Meeting
21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park 7 p.m.
The St. Marys Genealogical Society is
holding their next meeting on Monday,
May 19th at the Lexington Park Library,
21677 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park at 7 p.m. The
public is invited and admission is free. The subject of tonights meeting is What Could Have
Been: Brick Walls That Were Never Finished.
Speaker is Bill Mitchell. Refreshments served.
Contact Loranna Gray at 301-373-8458 or Peg
Richardson at 410-326-4435 for directions or
information.
Tuesday, May 20
Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2632 Business
Meeting
23282 Three Notch Road, California 7 p.m.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW
Post 2632 are invited to participate in the Monthly
Business Meeting at the Post. We will be installing our newly elected Officers for the 2014-2015
term. Please support these volunteers by attending the meeting this month. Remember volunteers are always needed - without your help, we
could not be successful in meeting the needs of
our Veterans and Community.
Hope to see you in the meeting! Members
only!
Maryland Writers Association May Meeting
21677 F.D.R. Blvd., Lexington Park 6:30 p.m.
Maryland Writers Association (MWA) St.

Marys County Chapter presents Sell Your Writing - Find a Market for Your Work for their May
meeting. Join us to learn how to use two of the
best online subscriptions to find markets for the
kind of writing that YOU do. This session will be
a hand-on demo intended to teach writers of all
stripes to navigate the millions of markets available for poetry, personal essays, feature writing
and fiction. First event is always FREE! $5.00
for each following event or $40 annual membership dues. For more information please visit stmaryscountymwa.wordpress.com/
Wednesday, May 21
4th Annual Golf Tournament
35794 Aviation Yacht Club Road, Chaptico 9
a.m.
The 4th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department
will take place on Wednesday May 21 at the
Wicomico Shores Golf Course. Cost is $75 per
person with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Deadline for
registration is May 11. For more information call
Lawrence on 240-538-2339 or go to our web site
lvfd1.org.
Green Card Class
26737 Radio Station Way Leonardtown 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
The St. Marys Soil Conservation District
will sponsor the Responsible Personnel Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Green
Card Class from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St.
Marys Agricultural Service Center. State law
requires that any responsible personnel involved
in grading or other soil disturbing activities be
knowledgeable about erosion and sediment control principles, specifications and implementation, as well as, to have a certificate of attendance
at a Maryland Department of the Environments
(MDE) approved training program (Green Card
Class). The cost is $50 per person and the registration deadline is Friday, May 16. For more information contact Haley Carter at 301-475-8402,
ext. 3 or email her at Haley.carter@stmarysscd.
com.
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The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band
information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit
calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
Southern Marylands
News Up and Coming Band
Drivin Muzzy
Entertainment
Calendar
Thursday, May 15
Tracy Allen
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell
Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Karaoke
Bowie Applebees (4100 NW Crain
Highway, Bowie) 9 p.m.
Friday, May 16
Tracy Allen
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse
(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point)
7:30 p.m.
Back by Sunrise
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9
p.m.
Mike Starkey
Saturday, May 17
Rum Runners
8 to 11 p.m.
Karaoke
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Road,
California) 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
Photos courtesy of Donald Quade
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Since November 2013, Drivin Muzzy has been entertaining Southern Maryland. Now they are branching out,
having secured a slot as an opening act during the Guitars
& Stripes Country Music Festival on May 24.
Drivin Muzzy is named after lead singer Donald
Quades grandmother, Muzzy. She never had a drivers license, Quade said, and always had to get a ride to see her
son and grandson play in various bands. She was always
supportive, Quade said, and he and his cousin wanted to
honor her.
The current Drivin Muzzy lineup includes Quade on
vocals, Dustin Malvaso on lead guitar and vocals, Brandon
Malvaso on drums, John Zimmerman on guitar and vocals
and Cory Clark on bass.
Drivin Muzzy plays three or four times per month and
the band is avaliable for private functions, Quade said. The

band plays nee country with a rock edge, inspired by muscians such as Florida Georgia Line and Eric Church.
Quade and other band members often write original
songs, which they blend in with the covers played during
their concerts. The band intends to move from hobby to career, Quade said. He said the long-term goal is to be discovered and get the chance to play their originals in Nashville,
Tenn.
Drivin Muzzy can be found playing next at the Guitars
& Stripes Country Music Festival at Blue Crabs stadium,
opening for Frankie Ballard, Eric Pasley, Josh Thompson,
and Sam Grow.
To get the opener slot, the band had to go up against
eight other bands and get the most votes, Quade said.
For more information, visit www.drivinmuzzy.com.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Swing Away
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, May 19
Team Trivia
Tuesday, May 20
Open Mic
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road,
Hollywood) 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 21
Wolfs Blues Jam
Blairs Londontowne Pub and Grill
(726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater)
7:30 p.m.
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Cleaning and Stain

Removal Tips
Whether its carpeting, clothing or upholstery, a new fabric can be ruined at the arrival
of that first stain. Spills and spots can quickly
mar the surface of any item, transforming a
prized possession into an eyesore in a matter
of seconds. But knowing how to treat a stain
can save such items from the scrap heap and
save their owners a substantial amount of
money along the way.
Mildew: Rare is the homeowner who
hasnt battled mildew at one point or another.
Bleach and baking soda are the materials
most often used to tame a mildew outbreak.
Depending on the severity of the mildew, begin with one part bleach to one part water in a
spray bottle. Allow this solution to sit on the
mildew and then rinse. If this does not work,
mix one part bleach to three parts baking soda
to form a paste. Use an old toothbrush or scrub
brush to scour the mildew, allowing the concoction to set for roughly 30 minutes before
rinsing it off. If the mildew is still stubborn,
increase the amount of bleach in the cleaning solution. Remember to always clean in a
well-ventilated room. Diluted bleach also can
remove mildew from siding or plastic patio
furniture. Never mix bleach with an acid, such
as ammonia or cleaning products that contain
ammonia.
Red wine: Anyone who has hosted a
party where adults are drinking wine knows
the potential for a spill is significant. Red wine
can stain quickly, so fast action is necessary
to prevent wine spills from causing permanent
damage. Use cold water to flush out the stain
as much as possible. When cleaning spills on
clothing, flush the red wine from the back of
stain or the underside of the fabric. This is not
often possible when cleaning spills on carpets
and upholstery, so in such instances blot the
stain with a clean cloth, such as a white rag,
that will not transfer any additional coloring to
the stain. Sprinkle table salt on the wine stain
and allow it to sit for two to three minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with cold water while blotting up the excess. Continue to rinse until the
stain has dissipated.
Oily stains: Oil and water do not mix,
so using water to try to treat an oil-based stain
will only exacerbate the problem. The first
step to cleaning oil-based stains is to use something absorbent, such as corn starch or talcum
powder, on the stain and blot with a cloth. This

will help draw some of the oil out of the fabric.
Lay paper towels down on a table and place
the stained clothing face-down on the towels.
Use a dry cleaning solvent on the back of the
stain and push down to blot out the oily residue
onto the paper towels. Repeat the process until
the oil is removed. Apply a laundry pretreatment product or even plain laundry detergent
to the stain. Wash in the hottest water that is
safe for the fabric and allow the item to air dry.
Pet stains: As young puppies learn to
house train, they can leave messes indoors,
while cats may soil areas of the home if they
are scared or finicky. Pet stains should be
treated thoroughly because not only do they
look unsightly, but they can begin to smell
as well. Leaving odor behind may encourage the pet to urinate in the same area over
and over. Plain, white vinegar is a good tool
for pet stains. Blot up as much of the urine as
possible. Use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar
and water on the stain. Spray it onto the soiled
spot. Blot up the remainder with a dry, clean
cloth. Repeat as necessary. To remove any residual odor, sprinkle baking soda on the spot
after it has dried. Let the baking soda sit for up
to a day. Then vacuum up the powder.
When stains occur, avoid rubbing or
pushing the stain further into the fabric. Work
from the outside in when blotting to contain
the stain as much as possible.
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35. Any small tubular
structure
36. Lifted something heavy
41. Liquefied natural gas
43. __ of Avila, Saint
44. 2nd Greek letter
45. Assumed the existence of
46. Actress Rooney
49. Claudio __, Chilean
pianist
51. Turkish leader titles
52. Dont know when yet
53. Rectangular groove joint
59. Mythological birds
60. Type or kind
61. White bear
62. Native American group
63. V
64. Author Walker
65. Back talk
66. Doctor of Education
67. Jazz trumpeter Malik
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1. Henrys last wife

Catherine
2. Wings
3. College army
4. Myth (Spanish)
5. Hungarian word for mum
6. Old World lizard genus
7. Dinner jackets
8. Last possible moment
9. Jewish spiritual leaders
10. Central Florida city
11. Any watery animal fluid
12. 198 L Egyptian dry measure unit
20. Prophylactic
24. Before
Games
26. Drench
27. ___ River
28. Disorderly crowd
29. Heat unit
30. Medieval capital of
Flanders
32. Fencing swords
37. Weekday (abbr.)
38. Vietnamese offensive
39. Point midway between E
and SE
40. Father
42. Disjointed
43. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)

44. Lowest male singing
voices
46. Jacobs, Ribot & Gasol
47. Athens marketplace
48. Contests
50. Gathered fall leaves
54. Three banded armadillo
55. A cord necktie
56. Spot on a radar screen
57. Components considered
individually
58. Elm, maple or oak
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Innovative Technology for Aging & Eldercare
We all may need some help remaining independent as

we continue to age. Technology can supply much of that help.
Even if you dont need support services now, you might find
that there are products you might use to improve your wellbeing and make life a little easier. You owe it to yourself to get
an idea of whats possible.
Area seniors are invited to attend a program that will
illustrate some of the technology that can be used to monitor your health and well-being, connect you with friends and
family, and possibly improve your health care. The presentation will be given by Steve Gurney, founder of ProAging Networks and the Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook (first
published in 1990). The program will be held on Fri., May 23
at the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 10:30 a.m. and at the
Northern Senior Activity Center at 1p.m. To make reservations at Garvey call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 and for Northern
call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Reservations Needed for AARP Smart Driver Course
On Tue., May 20, at 9:30 a.m., an AARP Smart Driver

course will be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center.
A lot has changed since AARP Driver Safety first began as
55 Alive. The roads have changed, cars and even the people
behind the wheel have changed. As a result of evidence-based
research findings, the course has been adjusted to include a
focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for
non-members, payable to AARP on the day of class. Members
must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required; call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.
Early Maryland History Tour
Join us as we visit Historic St. Marys City on Tue., June

17, for a guided tour of St. Johns Site Museum, Godiah Spray
Tobacco Plantation and the waterfront as we also board the
Maryland Dove. The St. Johns Site is one of the most important historic sites in Maryland - if not the nation. Built in 1638
as the home of the first provincial secretary, it was where colonial legislators made the policies that separated church and
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state, 150 years before the U.S. Constitution guaranteed religious freedom. The museum has preserved the foundation of
the home and created state-of-the-art exhibits to help visitors
better understand life in the early days of the state of Maryland. Godiah Spray is a re-creation of a typical tobacco plantation in 1661 and the life of its inhabitants. On the Dove, we
will have an opportunity to chat with the crew and learn about
life aboard a trading vessel during a long sailing voyage. This
tour has considerable walking so wear comfortable, sturdy
shoes. A picnic lunch is included. Bus departs from the Loffler
Senior Activity Center promptly at 9:30 a.m.Please arrive at
the center by 9:15 a.m. Your $20 fee includes bus transportation, museum admission and a picnic lunch. Register at any of
the countys senior activity centers. For more information, call
301-475-4200, ext. 1063.
Celebrating Aging in America: A Photo Gallery in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the
Older Americans Act
May is Older Americans Month and this May, the Garvey

Senior Activity Center is celebrating by hosting a photography
exhibit. We are looking for photos that depict positive aging
(i.e., with energy, vitality, creativity and compassion). Individuals and groups can submit photos showcasing older adults
ages 50 and above engaged in activism, arts, caregiving,
health promotion, work and volunteerism, mutigenerational
and multicultural activities, and other inspiring pursuits.
Photos can either be submitted in hard copy form, printed on
8x10 photo paper or in electronic form on a disk or emailed
to Brandy.Tulley@stmarysmd.com. The deadline for submission is Fri., May 23. Please include a short description of the
photo including names of people, location and approximate
date photo taken.
Photos will be on display at the luncheon on Thurs., May
29. Served for lunch will be Grape Juice, Chicken Cordon
Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Snow Peas and Carrots, Garden Salad with Dressing, Red Velvet Cake, Milk/Coffee/Tea.
Advance reservations for lunch are required. The cost of lunch
is a donation for those 60 and over, $6 for others. To sign up for
lunch or to learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Maryland Access Point Presentation at Loffler

Senior Activity Center
The Aging and Disability Resource Center/Maryland

Access Point (ADRC/MAP) is your link to health and support
services. Monika Williams, the new MAP Coordinator for St.
Marys County, will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center
on Thurs., May 29 at 10 a.m. to tell you more about it. Find
out what services are available to seniors and people with disabilities and how the program works. To sign up or for more
information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
New card game coming to the Loffler Senior

Activity Center
Hand-Foot, a card game that is similar to Canasta, will

be played on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center beginning Thurs., June 5. If youve never
heard of it but are intrigued, come by and let us show you how
to play. For more information contact Brenda at 301-737-5670,
ext. 1658.
Next Scripture Study begins Friday, May 23
Mr. Solomon Olumese will be conducting the next Loffler Senior Activity Center scripture study at 10 a.m. on Fri.,
May 23. New participants are welcome- you can bring your
own bible, or you are welcome to use one of the bibles at the
center. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Dr. Glaser to speak at the Loffler Senior Activity Center
On Thurs., June 5 at 10 a.m., Dr. Glaser from Chesapeake

and Washington Heart Care will talk about warning signs of
heart disease and will touch upon the role blood pressure plays
on it as well as exercises you can do to help keep heart disease
at bay. This informative session will take place at Loffler Senior Activity Center. Sign up for this presentation by calling
301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Slavery in the North

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
For the past 139 years teachers have pounded into their students
the evil and history of slavery in the
Southern states but theres never any
mention of it in the North.
The first official legal recognition
of slavery in British North America was in Massachusetts in 1641. It was legalized in Connecticut in 1643
and in Rhode Island in 1652. That means New England had formal, legal slavery a full generation before
it was established in the South.
Rhode Island was the leader of slave trade in
America for over 75 years, accounting for 60% of the
traffic. Between 1727 and 1807 more than 100,000
men, women and children were forced into slavery in
the West Indies, Havana and the American colonies by
Rhode Islanders.
All of the northern colonies opposed liaisons or
intermarriages between blacks and whites. The Vermonters came up with their own method of dealing
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with the children born under those circumstances.

Vermont changed its rules about birth certificates to
speed the legal assimilation of mulattoes into the white
population. Certificates for first-generation children
of interracial marriages were marked negro; second
generation, colored; and third generation white. To
the average Vermonter, however, even after the third
generation they were just bleached n---ers.
African slaves were noted in New Hampshire by
1645. A commonly accepted date for the end of slavery in New Hampshire is 1857, when an act was passed
stating that No person, because of descent, should be
disqualified from becoming a citizen of the state. By
a strict interpretation, however, slavery was outlawed
only on Dec. 6, 1865, when the 13th amendment went
into effect.
Just before the Revolution, Connecticut had the
largest number of slaves in New England. As in other
Northern states, gradual emancipation freed no slaves
at once. It simply set up slavery for a long-term natural
death. Connecticut finally abolished slavery entirely
in 1848. They disenfranchised blacks in 1818, but that
was a mere formality. As in many other places in the
Chronicle
North, there is no evidence that blacks ever dared attempt to vote in Connecticut, in colonial times or after
the Revolution.
In 1799 the New York Legislature passed An Act
for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery... It provided
for gradual manumission but allowed masters to keep
their younger slaves in bondage for their most productive years to recoup their investment. The law freed all
children born to slave women after July 4, 1799, but not
at once. The males became free at 28, the females at 25.
Until then, they would be the property of the mothers
master. Slaves already in servitude before July 4, 1799
remained slaves for life though they were reclassified
as indentured servants.
Many years ago I had the misfortune to meet a
self-absorbed, self-important professor at St. Marys
College of Maryland who proceeded to tell me how
pathetic we Marylanders were because we were slave
holders while her North Hampshire family and ancestors would have never of thought of such a thing.
Wow! I sure hope shes reading this.
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Your Heart, Not Just Another Muscle

By Debra Meszaros CSN
www.MXSportsNutrition.com
Could other prescription drugs you take cause your depression?
Your heart is a muscle, but why doesnt it get tired like your
other muscles do after exercise?
Is it true that your heart never gets tired?
Whether after a vigorous exercise session or simply gardening
in your backyard, we have all experienced muscle fatigue or soreness
at some point. How come our heart doesnt feel that same tiredness?
Our bodies contain three types of muscle skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Skeletal
muscles control most of your voluntary body movements, whereas smooth muscle
is involved in automatic body movements like the digestion of food and urination.
Cardiac muscle is similar to skeletal muscle but there is a significant difference.
Mitochondria are inside each cell and are the power generators of cellular energy. Skeletal muscle contains about 1 to 2 percent of mitochondria where cardiac
muscle contains up to 35 percent. The larger quantity of mitochondria is the reason
the heart rarely needs to rest like skeletal muscles do. The energy mitochondria
produce is called ATP. Oxygen and CoQ10 are two of the components that makeup
ATP. Athletes and individuals taking statin cholesterol lowering drugs generally
need additional CoQ10 (ubiquinol) because statins seem to lower the livers ability
to produce CoQ10 and athletes require more because of increased physical activity.
Dont be fooled by the fact that you do not feel your heart getting fatigued like
you would your skeletal muscles. If you engage in endurance-type cardio exercise
you need to be aware that your heart indeed needs rest. Extreme endurance exercise
or long-distance running places your heart in a volume overload, requiring it to
move 25 to 30 quarts of blood per minute instead of the normal 5 quarts. This action continues for hours and day after day, the walls of your heart muscle stretch.
You must allow your body to fully recover between exercise sessions to avoid this.
Continuing to disobey the need to fully recover increases inflammation contributing
to plaque formation as the body attempts to repair damaged arteries. Your heart does
feel the stress, but you wont feel it until its too late.
The key to supporting your health is to exercise properly and not in excess. The
best type of exercise for your heart is high-intensity interval training, not marathon
running. The body was designed to handle short bursts of intense activity not excessive cardio like long distance running. All of the muscles in your body will benefit
from exercising in short bursts followed by periods of rest. If you have been practicing excessive activity you may want to re-evaluate your program. Always consult
your primary care professional before attempting any exercise program.
2014 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without
permission.
DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that
everything within it is forinformational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from
your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for
prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting
any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect
you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional).Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion
based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make
any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to
double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy.
You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read.
You do so at your own risk.I encourage you to make your own health decisions based upon your research
and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
The Six-Year Plan

Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
One of the toughest challenges as a
parent is standing aside and watching as
your children make mistakesor what
seem to be mistakes at the time, anyway.
Theres a choice, of course: keeping watch, being evervigilant to the possibility that somethings about to go
wrong, then dashing in and flinging an arm across them
like parents do when the car stops suddenly. This might
temporarily protect them from the consequences and fallout that come with mistakes, but it also just delays the
inevitable, while ensuring that they accumulate no experience in managing their own lives along the way.
Prince Firstly hadnt been big on academics once we
cleared elementary school. He always did well in English, but beyond that, it was a roll of the dice. There was
no doubt that he was smart enough to do well; he just
didnt have the interest or attention span back then. So,
after high school, instead of going for a traditional 4-year
education, he embarked on a meandering journey of selfdiscovery. Some people hike the mountains of Nepal; others join the Peace Corps; Chris chose to go to college parttime while experiencing life through pizza delivery and
video games. I bit my tongue (sometimes) and reminded
myself that his internshipstationed on the family room
sofa playing Xboxmeant that I never, not once, missed
him like I would if hed joined the Peace Corps.
For his first two years at CSM (I know, its only supposed to take two), he griped about how it was no different than high school. When poor grades came in, it was
because of a professors unreasonable expectations, or the
ridiculous course content (Im just the messenger! I didnt
say I bought these explanations). More times than I can
count, I heard the famous complaint that hed never need
to know any of this stuff in real life. I gritted my teeth
and begged him to focus on school, to commit to doing
well, to turn off the video games and study. My frequent
refrain was, Do you want to deliver pizza for the rest of
your life? Its just not what Id pictured for his long-term
future.
I saw a cartoon last week that showed a college
graduation processional, with students walking toward
the stage to claim their diplomasexcept for one student

in the line, who was relaxing in a recliner that his parents
carried toward the stage on their stooped shoulders. Im
starting to think we want this more than he does, one of
the parents is saying.
Thats how I felt almost all the time, and it turns
out it was true: I did want that degree more than he did,
back then. When I realized thatjust around the time another batch of underwhelming grades rolled inI made
a decision. I wouldnt fund any more laid-back, 9-credit
semesters. The ratio of his effort to my investment was
off-balance and needed to shift, but he was the only one
who would be able to make that shift. I couldnt wish him
into an education.
For a year, he worked, and during that year, something changed. He realized that what he wanted would
require a certain kind of effort, some of it boring, some of
it not, some of it difficult, some of it funjust like life, I
suppose. When he returned to school, he viewed it differently, in part because, for the first time, he was viewing it
through his own eyes, not mine.
Now, two years later, he has enough credits to
graduate from St. Marys College, though hes staying
an extra semester to take a class or two that he needs to
take, and a class or two that he wants to take. Hes won
several writing awards, and has been in lead and supporting roles in several campus theater productions. Hes on
Deans List this semester, and hasnt gotten any grade
lower than a B for the past year. Far more important, he
has learned to love learning. In fact, he loves school so
much that hes planning to continue on through a PhD.
He loves schoolI just thought Id say that again, savor
the moment.
It turns out that backing off and letting him find his
own way allowed him to move forwardwhen I was
so afraid it would hold him back. When hes handed his
diploma next year, Im going to be celebrating my own
journey, too: as is so often true with parenting, in the end,
my child wasnt the only one getting an education these
last fourokay, sixyears.
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at
thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or
questions about the column.
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