2015-01-29 St. Mary's County Times

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Can They Make It Work?

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January 29, 2015
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Move To Bring Museum Into County

Government Sparks Concerns
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Support has blossomed among elected leaders about the possibility of bringing
the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum under the auspices of county government but
one commissioner questions the timing of the move.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt was quick to throw his support behind the prospect Monday, saying: In my opinion [the navy] museum needs to become a county
museum.
The board of directors at the museum, of which Hewitt was a member up until
about a month ago, has asked the county to provide more than $500,000 to renovate
old dilapidated buildings there and also wants another $130,000 to help with operating the facility.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said the events Monday worried him.
I have concerns that when we become commissioners we have to look at the
needs of the whole county versus the organizations we had leadership positions in,
Morgan said, warning that elected leaders take care that prior commitments do not
take priority over the greater good of the county.
Hewitt, though, put great store in the idea that the museum could be a boon to
tourism and development in the countys main economic development district.
It could be a sister museum to the one in Solomons, he said.
In a later interview Hewitt said he would support the museum board if they were
able to come up with a plan to fund the facility on their own but he had concerns
about their ability to do so.
He said his decision to support bringing in the museum under county control
was what he believed was in the countys best interests.

He also said his prior membership on the board presented no conflict as he had
no present interest in the museums operations.
I resigned from that board because I didnt want a conflict of interest, Hewitt
said. I believe its an important part of tourism in the county.
I dont think I have a conflict of interest.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe heartily supported the measure, saying he did not
believe the museum had a real chance of staying open without the countys help.
The new building under construction costs nearly $5 million but the Navy has
long since pulled any financial support from the museums operations, either the
present one or the one under construction next to Gate 1 of the Patuxent River Naval
Air Station.
Jarboe said having a new building celebrating the crown jewel of county economic development that was closed would send the wrong kind of signals to prospective businesses looking to relocate here.
It would send a terrible message to people about us being open for business,
Jarboe said.
The deal to construct a new museum was long in the making and former county
commissioner Thomas Mattingly said even back then leaders had doubts about the
museum association being able to raise enough money to operate it independently.
I just wouldve thought the museum board would try to make a go of it at first
and if they had problems they would ask the county to subsidize some of it, Mattingly said.
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Hewitt Says He Favors

Retail at PNC Building
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
As momentum builds in county government to consider purchasing the vacant
PNC Bank building in downtown Leonardtown, town leaders say they were under
the impression the county would hold off until it better understood its space needs
for county employees.
Mayor Dan Burris said he would rather have the county fill the space at the
building, which has sat empty for about 18 months, than nothing at all but still held
out hope for commercial applications to take root there.
He said he had discussions with two county commissioners, Mike Hewitt and
Tom Jarboe, just before the county budget work session Jan. 26 where so many decisions were made to move ahead on major infrastructure projects.
Burris said he believed the tenor of the meeting, especially in speaking with
Hewitt, moved more towards the county examining its space needs rather than pursuing purchasing the building.
Im surprised but Im also confused, Burris told The County Times on
Wednesday. Im not sure what they voted on.
He [Hewitt] didnt give me a definite answer if he would support me in not buying the building. I thought they were going to hold off and look at their space needs.
Though the building has been fallow these past months Burris said he spoke
with the realtor dealing with the property and said they definitely [have] people
interested.
Hewitt said Wednesday that he only committed to continuing discussions on the
future of the PNC building but did not want to make a purchase until the countys
space study was completed.
I didnt say Id vote for it but that Id talk about it, Hewitt said. I agree with
Mayor Burris, Id rather see it as retail, too. Im just concerned about how long its
been vacant. Im not promising to pursue purchasing it.
The countys potential designs on the property are in direct conflict with the
towns stated goals of more redevelopment and commercial building infill in its
downtown.
Its not what Id like to see for the long-term resurgence of the town, Burris
said. I would think the town council would also like it to stay on the tax rolls.
PNC Bank is currently paying property taxes on the building, Burris said.
In their Monday conversations Burris said he suggested commissioners look to
expand employee space at the building that houses the Alcohol Beverage Board and
the Board of Elections where more parking is available.
I advised them to look at the property they already own rather than look to buy
new property, Burris said.
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Comptroller Speaks Out
Against Past Regimes
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (D)
spoke out against the tax-raises and spending practices under governors Robert Leroy
Bob Ehrlich, Jr. (R) and Martin Joseph
OMalley (D) during the Jan. 22 Tri-County
Council for Southern Maryland meeting in
Annapolis, Md.
The fact is we didnt take a particularly
professional approach to how we spend tax
payers dollars, Franchot said.
In the past, the government got into a
habit of spending money on whatever had a
nice-sounding name,
He has heard optimist things about the
economy going up, but if it is the effect is not
being felt on Main Street, Md., Franchot said.
He advised the assembled senators, delegates and county commissioners against listening to political spin claiming that the economy is fine and there is nothing wrong.
Franchot spoke out against politicizing
the distribution of funding, using the example
of a state senator on the Eastern Shore who
got into a disagreement with a number of representatives in the Maryland Senate and the
House of Delegates. As a result, a medical
center in his county was severely under funded in the past fiscal year.
That sort of nonsense needs to disappear
in the State of Maryland, Franchot said.
He encouraged the elected officials to allow business owners to have a say in the future of the state, believing businesses should
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Cops & COURTS
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Shooting Suspect Claims

He Was Fired On First
Police have formally charged a Lexington Park man

with one of five shootings that took place last week in
the countys main down town area but Sidney Antwan
Strain claims he was the one originally fired upon.
Strain turned himself in last week and has retained
legal counsel to deal with the charges against him, police sources told The County Times. He faces two counts
of first-degree assault and two counts of second-degree
assault.
According to police statements surrounding the
case witnesses say they saw Strain walking down Ronald Drive just off Pegg Road the evening of Jan. 18 with
a handgun in his hand.
Strain fired one round into the ground as he entered the neighborhood, witnesses relayed in charging
documents, when a car carrying the two alleged victims
Eugene Harris and Kevin Berry backed down towards
Strain in a green Mazda vehicle.
As they did so Strain allegedly fired multiple shots
into the car shattering one of its windows; the victims
tried to back away, became stuck on a curb, and then
eventually managed to flee.
Strain ran back to his vehicle, a black sedan accord-
ing to court papers, and fled the scene.

Police found mulitple shell casings at the scene,
they said, and when they later talked to Strain over the
phone he told them he had been at the scene on Ronald
Drive but had been fired on from other vehicles.
Charging documents stated Strains mother
vouched for Strains side of the story. Initially Strain
refused to come talk to police in person about the incident, though he was eventually detained he has since
been released on $250,000 bail.
Harris and Berry told police that they had gotten
into the green Mazda at an address in Westbury on
Manon Way and drove down to Ronald Drive to visit a
relative of Harris.
They say they saw Strains vehicle in the vicinity
and then then saw him walk back around the corner
and open fire on them.
Police have yet to charge anyone in connection
with four other shootings that took place within three
days last week that left one man critically wounded
and another struck in the hand.
Police have said they believe the spate of shootings are connected.
Strain
Convicted Bank
Robber Resentenced
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Attorney at Law
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Antonio Warren Gantt, convicted nearly seven years ago of robbing the same
Lexington Park bank twice, was resentenced for the second of those crimes Monday
to life plus 20 years behind bars.
Gantt, known for his bizarre and often disruptive behavior in court during his
trials years ago, said nothing Monday during his resentencing.
Local courts had to honor the ruling of the Maryland Court of Appeals that vacated the three life sentences handed down to Gantt by then Judge C. Clarke Raley;
the courts ruled that Gantt could have only one life sentence imposed upon him.
Seven years ago Gantt robbed the same bank on Shangri La Drive twice, the
second time terrorizing the bank staff there by spaying them with gasoline from a
sports drink bottle and threatening to set them on fire.
The second time Gantt was captured by local police as he was fleeing to Calvert
County and he was eventually tried twice for the same crime and sentenced to life
in prison.
Gantt has continually sought a new trial and is set for a reconsideration hearing
next month.
Throughout his trials Gantt exhibited often bizarre, belligerent and disruptive
behavior, even at one point threatening to kill his defense counsel.
The states Court of Special Appeals ruled on one of Gantts motions for appeal in April of last year, basically stating that Gantts continual complaints are
designed to stymie the legal system rather than address any substantive issues with
his convictions.
The iron-clad nature of the states case against him also helps to put the contentions in realistic perspective, the courts ruling stated. This is an open-and-shut
case for a crime that occurred six years ago, the courts ruling stated. Instead of
being tried by the criminal justice system for his substantive criminal behavior in
robbing a bank, the appellant has put the criminal justice system on trial for its procedural handling of his persistently disruptive behavior.
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Suspects
Apprehended for
Drug Possession
Detectives received information from a local pharmacy of a
possible fraudulent prescription
being passed for PromethazineCodeine. This powerful cough
syrup is used to create a drug drink
known on the street as Purple
Drank. As the investigation continued, all area pharmacies were
notified of the particulars related to
the case. By sharing this information with our community partners,
we learned of another fraudulent
prescription was passed at a separate pharmacy in Lexington Park.
Detectives responded and conducted surveillance while awaiting the
arrival of the suspect.
The suspect, identified as the
same suspect from the first fraudulent prescription, entered the store
and took possession of the prescription. He exited and immediately entered a waiting vehicle. An
assisting patrol deputy and a uniformed Narcotics Support Team
member attempted to stop the vehicle. The suspects fled from the
vehicle, two of which were caught
quickly and the third was apprehended while hiding in a nearby
hair salon. Once all three suspects
were detained, detectives discovered bottles of promethazinecodeine, oxycodone, approximately $1,000 in cocaine, a ledger,
marijuana, 5 cell phones and more
than $400 in cash.
One of the suspects provided
the name Londell Andre Malone,
however he has been positively
identified as Alexis Ercillo Santos
(Age 24 of Oxon Hill, Md.). He was
the original suspect in both fraudulent prescriptions and charged with
Attempting to Obtain Prescription by Fraud, Possession of
Oxycodone, and Possession of
Promethazine-Codeine and was
issued a civil citation for Possession of Marijuana.
Kevin Lewis (Age 21 of Washington, D.C.) was charged with
Possession of Oxycodone, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of
Promethazine-Codeine and was
issued a civil citation for Possession of Marijuana.
Emmanuel David Johnson
(Age 30 of Washington, D.C.),
Possession of Oxycodone, Possession of Promethazine-Codeine
and was issued a civil citation for
Possession of Marijuana as well as
numerous traffic citations.
Additional charges on all the
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Man Charged
with Arson
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Deputy State Fire Marshals have apprehended the suspect who allegedly set his 2006
Subaru Legacy on fire on Oct. 29, 2014.
Authorities from the Fire Marshals Office have charged Nicholas Anthony OBrien,
of Mechanicsville, with first-degree malicious burning, insurance fraud and second-degree
arson. Investigators reported the suspect had reported his vehicle as stolen on Sept. 5, 2014.
According to officials, the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office was alerted of a vehicle
in a pond along Yowaksi Mill Road. Deputies determined the Subaru was set on fire before
being rolled into the pond. According to officials, the Deputy State Fire Marshals were
requested to scene for assistance and determined the vehicle was intentionally set and collected evidence from the Subaru.
Authorities determined an estimated $15,000 in damage to the vehicle.
According to officials, OBrien was served a criminal summons at his place of employment and was charged with first-degree malicious burning, insurance fraud and seconddegree arson. According to officials, OBrien is scheduled for a hearing on Feb. 27 at St.
Marys County District Court.
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Inquiries should be directed
to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301475-4200 x1918.
St. Marys County Crime Solvers and the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office are
seeking the publics assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for a
recent rash of slashing or puncturing of vehicle tires. Several deputies received reports
from victims in Lusby that between January 22 and January 25, one or more tires were
punctured on one or more of their vehicles while parked in their driveways. This wave
of vandalism began with a report to DFC J. Denton from a victim in the 500 block of
Balsom Road. Three other incidents occurred on Skyview Drive, one on Poplar Road
and three more on White Sands Drive. Anyone with information is asked to contact the
Sheriffs Office at 410-535-2800.
Citizens with information on these crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers
link through the Sheriffs Office website.
Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. You can also contact the Sheriffs
Office at 410-535-2800 to leave information.
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A Call to Return Marilyn Crosby

to the Board of Education
On Oct. 29, three out of give board of education members voted to have Marilyn Crosby removed from the office
after 64 percent of the voters elected her in 2012. Why?
Marilyn is always true to herself, honest, keeps the interest
of our children first and, in the past, would not go along with
the board on a number of former issues. She does not make
decisions based on politics as opposed to doing what is right.
She bases her decisions on good judgment rather than popularity. Marilyn has integrity.
In the 25 years I have known Marilyn, she has always
kept the interests of the children first. Some of her accomplishments include lowering class sizes, acquiring and retaining paraeducators, succeeding in retaining resource
teachers, and spreading interest and enthusiasm for educa-
tion throughout the community.

Over many years, Marilyn has banged on doors and
written over 150 letters to the editor to help accomplish her
goals.
We have been fortunate to have had Marilyn on the
board keeping a watchful eye on the proceedings of daily
business. The resolution to remove Marilyn should be rescinded. We cant allow Marilyn to endure such unjust
treatment.
Sincerely,
Sharon P. Brown, Ed.D.
Hollywood, Md.
A Very Inspiring March
I attended the annual March for Life in Washington

D. C. on Thursday, Jan. 22, and again this year was very inspired. Along with thousand of other pro-lifers, we mourned the murder of approximately 57 million innocent babies
in the womb, approximately 18 million of whom were black
children. We also encouraged people to reject abortion.
First of all, I was inspired by the many teenagers or college students in their twenties who had traveled very great
distances to attend the march. Several organizations, such
as the Veterans of Foreign Wars or American Legion, are
fading away because they have few young members. Thats
not the case with the Pro-life movement. Those of us in our
60s or 70s who have been pro-life for many years can easily
see that this movement will continue long after we are gone.
Praise the Lord!
And second, I was inspired by the knowledge of the
younger crowd about abortion. Their signs showed that
they understood that an unborn baby is a person, that abortion is murder, that they are the pro-life generation, etc.
There were even a few blacks with signs that said Black
lives matter even in the womb. Search the web sites for
photos of the march and youll see for yourselves.
I wore a sign that said Born after 22 Jan 1973? Arent
you glad your mother was pro-life? It reminded those
young people that with the exception of pregnant women
who didnt have access to an abortion, all babies born in the
U. S. after that date are the result of a pro-life decision by
their mothers. They could have been aborted if their mothers didnt want them.
Overall, it was a very inspiring day. God even gave us
warm, sunny weather, considering it was mid January. If
you missed it, you can still see the photos on your computer.
And maybe next year, youll join us and be a part of the lifeaffirming pro-life movement.
Robert Boudreaux
Waldorf, Md.
Public School Budget Concerns

So the school system wants $100 million from the
county. How about the SMCPS answer some questions first.
How much of this money is going to high level positions held by individuals that arent even qualified to hold
those positions? Individuals that only received those positions, promotions and pay increases as rewards for locking
step with Dr. Michael Martirano?
How much of this money is going to the suppliers that
paid for Dr. Michael Martiranos farewell party? Before
he left, did he make promises to PK Law in exchange for
a $1,000 donation? What about the mysterious anonymous
$500 donation to his party? Was that a donation from an-
other vendor? Were there promises made for that donation?

Forget the financial auditor; what we need is for someone to audit every contract Dr. Martriano ever signed. Not
only with vendors and suppliers but any promotion, hiring
or pay raise he ever authorized. Im fine with paying teachers
what they deserve and buying books and supplies. I do have
an issue with paying for Martiranos minions undeserved
continued employment. And speaking of Martiranos minions, can we please get rid of the last one on the Board?
Jack LeBaugh
Lexington Park
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To the Editor:
Good news! With more individuals recognizing the many

financial and environmental benefits of producing their own
clean electrical energy, we now have over 825 significant residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the
SMECO footprint, approximately doubling each of the last five
years. With the current 30 percent federal tax credit scheduled
to expire December 2016, it is anticipated this annual doubling in
our area will continue until then. Over 400 applications are now
pending. You are invited to join this growing group. Major incentives for this are the 30 percent federal tax credit, Marylands
12th highest ranking in electric rates, lease options and a desire
by many to improve the environment. In addition, SMECO not
only has been a supportive partner in these installations but also
has directed the installation of the huge system in Hughesville.
Now SMECO has an even larger system in the works. Together
these many systems are now producing approximately 1 percent
of our total needs. While the benefits are widespread and that
1 percent may not seem significant, one unintended benefit of
these scattered systems is to reduce the grid stress during our
peak hot sunny summer days, from mid morning into the early
evening. Also, while not significant, local solar is one of those
many factors reducing the demand for oil and coal, thus helping to drive down the general cost of energy. Otherwise, we
will continue fighting wars for control of oil resources, continue
contributing to the degradation of our environment and continue
wasting our financial assets; not my idea of a better world.
Those investing their own money are trending toward
larger systems. With reasonably well-sited systems, usually taxpaying owners can expect to reap a 15 to 20 percent return on
investment annually, generating a positive cash flow through the
guaranteed 25 year life of system. If you think about it, purchasing solar is on the scale of purchasing modest cars and pickups.
Also, many leased systems are being installed. Those who lease
can generally expect, at little or no cost, an initial of reduction
of 10 to 15 percent in the cost of their electricity. With the now
many reputable installers active in the area, it is not difficult to
quickly get two or three free proposals.
One thing our community could do create more opportunities is to construct buildings with minimal roof obstructions.
When possible, new buildings should be oriented to take advantage of southern roof exposures. While many now have systems
mounted on poles and frames, most prefer the out-of-the-way
roof installations.
At our home, this year we added to our 2009 system to fill
our south-facing roof. While we will now likely produce more
than we will use in a year, we will still reap a 10 percent or so
return on that excess investment. Like several in the area, we
also purchased a plug-in hybrid getting 65 plus mpg to better utilize our electrical production. Many who know me expect me to
crunch the numbers prior to spending the money. Now pushing
70, I look at our solar expenditures as an annuity that provides a
much better return than standard financial annuities. When my
time is up, I can meet my God and at least say I made an effort
to protect this great world we have been given to use, but to use
wisely.
Mike Thompson
Hollywood, Md.
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By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
Photographs serve as a tangible preservation of memories, and Your Journey

Studios in Clements wants to make sure your memories stay crystal clear.
Established over 5 years ago by owners Carol and Tim Davis, the photography
studio has a primary focus on high school seniors, corporate, head shots, portraits,
children and babies, said Carol Davis. Sometimes we do eventsIt really depends
on the phone call.
Davis and her husband operate the full service studio from their home and they
also offer their services at locations of choice. In addition to their indoor studio in
Clements, an outdoor location is also available on-site, though it is utilized mostly
during warm weather, Davis said.
Davis has been a photographer since her freshman year of high school, during
which she was a part of the yearbook committee.
We are unique. I have a strong art background, so if youre looking for an
artistic approach, youll definitely be able to find that here. When we do shoots, my
husband is always present, so you get his expertise as well. Weve been doing this
for over 30 years now, Davis said. Do what you love and youll never work a day
in your life.
According to Davis, high school seniors are the subjects she most likes to
photograph.
Theyre so full of energy. When they come in they want to be here, she said.
Your Journey Studios would like to emphasize the importance of developing
photographs, rather than storing them digitally.
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An important thing people are not doing is printing their images. Theyre relying on phones and computers to keep their memories safe, but printing them is much
more reliable. Its important to invest in portraiture, Davis said.
Currently, Your Journey Studios is offering a $100 studio print credit to customers when they pay for a photography session. This offer will run through March,
Davis said.
If youre looking to keep lifes memories crisp, be sure to contact Your Journey
Studios for a unique photo service you wont forget.
For more information about Your Journey Studios, contact Carol and Tim Davis
at 301-904-9187 or visit www.yourjourneystudios.com.
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Job Fair Right
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
GIFT GUIDE
Kay Corcoran
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Since the 1990s, Calvert Design Group founder Brian N. Raines has been working
with government and private entities to build effective websites and ways to promote
their businesses and projects.
In his latest project, Raines has put his experience to work in service to the community at large.
In November 2013, Raines launched a Facebook page designed to connect jobseekers and employers at a local level, tying it into the buy local movement.
The project was a natural extension of his work in and out of government, he said,
and he planned it to hit the three things that generally make a project successful - it has
to be social, local and mobile.
In December 2014, the Facebook page expanded into a number of localized websites, starting with Southern Maryland, Annapolis, Md., and Ocean City, Md. Future
websites are in development for Virginia Beach, Va., the Outer Banks in North Carolina,
the D.C. Metro Area, and Baltimore, Md.
We wanted to create a job fair environment online, Raines said.
He intends these online job fairs to be up and running for locations up and down the
east coast within the next year and believes they will be available nation-wide eventually.
Employers can post job listings for a low price, Raines said. In addition to having
job openings posted on the website, openings are promoted on Facebook and Twitter.
These websites are a great too for companies that dont use recruiters to hire people,
Raines said.
There is a benefit to hiring local people for local jobs, Raimes said. It promotes the
economy, it allows people to work close to home and it builds up the community overall.
Job seekers can create free online resumes and get notifications when jobs open up
in the category they are looking for. Right now, there are 500 jobs available in Southern
Maryland, 1,500 in the Annapolis area and 300 in Ocean City. Jobs are available in all
types of fields, Raines said, including Information and Technology, marketing, engineering and hospitality.
Its really about connecting people with the right job, Raines said.
Of the traffic to the websites, 70 percent originates from Facebook or Twitter and 80
to 85 percent of visits are from mobile devices, such as smartphones.
Raines plans to add a face-to-face component to the project but hosting local job
fairs in each of the areas served bu the websites.
Employers interested in trying out the online job fair can do so at half price through
the end of February by using discount code COUNTYTIMES.
For more information, visit somarylandjobs.com, annapolismdjobs.com or oceancitymdjobs.com.
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Now On
Spring Cleaning
Home
Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Featured
Homes of
the Week
Realtors Choice
Warmer temperatures and longer hours of sunlight can recharge energy levels.
Upon the arrival of spring, homeowners dust off their to-do lists and charge ahead
with renewed vigor.
But before homeowners can get started on renovation projects, many must tame
the existing mess that may have built up over the winter. Spring is a great time to
dive into spring cleaning projects and ready a home for a season of renovation and
remodeling.
Getting started on spring cleaning can be a tad overwhelming. In 2012, OnePoll
asked 1,000 adults living in the United Kingdom how they felt about spring cleaning, and 41 percent of those surveyed found spring cleaning a daunting process
while 68 percent had negative feelings about spring cleaning. But in spite of that
initial lack of enthusiasm, respondents said they felt happy and more organized once
they finished their spring cleaning. Establishing a plan and setting reachable goals
can make spring cleaning a lot less daunting.
Set aside several days for spring cleaning. A long weekend is a great time to do
some spring cleaning, as having consecutive days to clean will reduce the chances
you grow distracted.
Make a list and purchase all of the supplies you will need. Again, this will
help you stay on course, rather than going out to the store to pick up cleaners or
organizational systems.
Try to set reasonable goals. Even if you hope to clean the entire house, stick
to the one or two rooms that are most desperate for your attention. Divide each task
into a series of steps so when you complete each step you will feel proud that youre
making progress.
Create your musical playlist. A playlist full of your favorite songs can provide
some inspiration and energy to push you through the spring cleaning when your
enthusiasm starts to wane. The music also may take your mind off of the work ahead
and help to pass the time.
Start from the top and work downward. Follow a logical cleaning order. Begin by dusting away cobwebs and lighting fixtures. Clean light switches and walls.
Empty closets and then restock them in a more organized fashion. Leave the furniture and flooring for last, as dirt and dust may accumulate on furniture and flooring
as you clean other areas of the home.
Be prepared to bid adieu to some of your stuff. Have a few trash bags at the
ready. Reorganize items you wont be keeping into separate piles, with one pile for
items you plan to donate and another for those items you will discard. Donate what
you can and promptly put the remainder of the items at the curb for pickup.
Stay fed and hydrated. Cleaning can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Take breaks to fuel up on food and always have a refreshing beverage close by.
To list a
property in our next
Realtors Choice edition,
call Jennifer
at 301-373-4125.
Following a few guidelines can make the process of spring cleaning go quickly and smoothly.
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Superintendent: New
Test Costs Unknown
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
CSM Childrens
Theatre Presents
Treasure Island
A Tale of Piracy, Adventure,

a Boys Coming of Age
The College of Southern Marylands
Children Theatre presents Treasure Island, a dramatic comedy about piracy
on the tropical seas. The play opens with
a matinee at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 30 and performances at 7 p.m., Jan. 30-31 and 2 p.m.,
Jan. 31. All performances will take place
on the La Plata Campus in the Fine Arts
(FA) Center, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road,
La Plata.
Playwright Ken Ludwigs adaptation,
which is based on an adventure novel by
Robert Louis Stevenson, begins at an inn
on the Devon coast of England in 1775 and
quickly becomes an unforgettable tale of
treachery and mayhem. A host of legendary swashbucklers including the dangerous Billy Bones, the sinister two-timing
Israel Hands and the hideous form of evil
incarnate, Blind Pew, are featured.
At the center of it all are Jim Hawkins,
a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure,
and the infamous Long John Silver, who is
a complex study of good and evil, perhaps
the most famous hero-villain of all time.
Silver is an unscrupulous buccaneer-rogue
whose greedy quest for gold, coupled with
his affection for Jim, cannot help but win

the heart of every soul who has ever longed
for romance, treasure and adventure.
Playing the villains are Joshua Pierre
of Bryans Road as Bonnet, Cory Bragg of
Indian Head as Billy Bones, Alex LaClair
of La Plata as Long John Silver, Robert Norman of Alexandria as the Blind
Pew and Keion Farrar of Waldorf as Israel Hands. The young adventurer Jim
Hawkins is played by Jordan Marbray of
Waldorf. Casting also includes Rick Fulton
of Bryans Road; Sheleen Lewis of Coltons
Point; Chris Fleming of Hughesville; Ken
La Clair of La Plata; Frank Bowles of Mechanicsville; Andrew Geier, Aaron Johnson, Xavier Prince, Joel Rogers and Kenneth Waters of Waldorf; Thomas Donohue
of White Plains and Walter J. Mitchell
Elementary School students Jackson and
Zachary Saunders.
Treasure Island is presented
through special arrangement with Samuel
French, Inc. Tickets for all shows are $7
for adults/seniors and $5 for youth. For
information, visit www.csmd.edu/Arts or
call the Box Office at 301-934-7828.
Photo courtesy of CSM
As the county shifts over to a new brand of standardized testing to accommodate

the Common Core curriculum the costs to the school system to ensure that students
are able to connect to the internet are still unknown, said Interim Superintendent J.
Scott Smith but they are almost certainly going to be heavy.
Smith spoke to the challenges of administering the PARCC test during the Board
of Educations Jan. 22 budget work session at their headquarters on Moakley Street.
What will PARCC cost us? I have no idea, Smith told the board members.
Its millions upon millions upon millions of dollars of computer technology and
infrastructure just to get on the Internet.
And thats before we even get to the test.
Smith said St. Marys County public schools were the trial run in the state for the
switch over to the test and it had been problematic.
PARCC comes with nothing but expectations, Smith said. Theres going to be
a monetary cost and theres going to be a human capital cost.
Im going to modestly say weve been really, really challenged.
The costs to make the upgrades to the schools for Internet connectivity are not
even included in the fiscal 2016 budget, Smith said.
The systems information technology section has been working to try to bring
schools up to internet specifications, Smith said, but elementary schools have very
outdated equipment.
Two years ago the school system was in diligent pursuit of federal funds from
the Race to the Top initiative but those have long since been exhausted, Smith said.
The $1.6 million the system got barely covered the cost of the conversation of
advancing its Internet Technology.
That money was used to finish laying in connectivity fiber each of the elementary
schools, Smith.
New Independent
Catholic School To
Hold Community
Meeting Feb. 4
Helen, Md. - The Friends of Mother Catherine Spalding School Society will hold a community meeting Feb. 4 at 6:30 pm at the location of the independent Catholic school opening
next year in northern St. Marys County.
The school will be called Mother Catherine Academy, An Independent Catholic
School, and is located less than a mile off Route 5 at 38833 Chaptico Rd., south of Mechanicsville. The name was unveiled to parents earlier in the week. The name was chosen by an
online vote from a list of community suggestions that was narrowed to three by the Society.
More than 80 percent of the votes were for Mother Catherine Academy.
Mother Catherine Academy won by an overwhelming majority, said Jerry Spence, a
member of the Society. The community clearly wants to pay homage to the great work of
Mother Catherine Spalding and hold on to the rich history of the past 50 years. The name
change also marks this milestone in Catholic education in our county and the high goals the
faculty and administration at the Academy have set for themselves.
In addition to formally announcing the schools name and introducing the newly formed
Board of Trustees, the meeting will showcase two presentations to address the important
Catholic accreditation role the Archdiocese of Washington will play in the school and a case
study of another Marylandbased independent Catholic school of the archdiocese.
Secretary of Education for the Archdiocese of Washington Tom Burnford will explain
the archdioceses role in the religious formation of students. The Avalon School President
Richard McPherson will present a case study of the successful independent Catholic school
in Gaithersburg, Md.
The Friends of Mother Catherine Spalding School will update attendees on progress toward establishing the school. Everyone interested in this historic venture is invited to attend.
Organizers hope to see many parents, as well as parishioners and priests from all five parishes
that have supported Catholic education in this part of the county for the past 50 years.
For more information, contact Marcos Lindekugel at 301-613-9080 or email mlinde@
hotmail.com.
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Education
2+2 Transfer Scholarships Equal Savings
for Community College Graduates
Students who begin their post-secondary educations at the College of Southern
Maryland not only earn credits at half of the
cost of most Maryland colleges, but they are
also eligible for additional savings through
scholarships designed solely for community
college graduates when they transfer to pursue a bachelors degree.
The 2+2 Transfer Scholarship is open
to all community college students in Maryland who are enrolled full-time or part-time,
maintain a 2.5 grade point average and demonstrate financial need, said CSM Associate
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Joan Middleton.
This scholarship is for students who
are in their last semester at CSM and have
been accepted into their transfer school. It is
a wonderful gift from the State of Maryland
for students who complete their community
college degrees.
Stephen Corcoran, of Lusby, plans to
apply. He earned an associate degree in elementary/special education at CSM and has
been accepted to the teacher education pro-
gram at Towson University.

Corcoran developed an interest in special education while participating in the Best
Buddies program at Calvert High School.
After becoming chapter president of the organization and realizing that he demonstrated the patience required to be successful in
this field, he decided on special education as
a career. I enjoy working with children and
seeing them thrive, he said.
It would mean a lot to me to be awarded a scholarship through the 2+2 program
because there are always roadblocks with
financing college. Every amount I receive
toward tuition is appreciated, Corcoran said.
Students must complete the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
application by March 1 for priority awarding.
All majors are eligible, with students enrolling in a science, teaching, engineering, computer science, mathematics or nursing program receiving an annual award of $2,000
and all other majors receiving $1,000 annually for up to three years or six semesters.
For information on transfer services at
EPA Recognizes St.

Marys College of
Maryland for Leading
Green Power Use
St. Marys College of Maryland announced today that for the first time it appears on the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agencys Top 30 College & University list
of the largest green power users. St. Marys
College is using more than 17 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually,
which is enough to meet 85 percent of the
colleges electricity use. And, according to
the U.S. EPA, that 17 million kWh of green
power used by St. Marys College offsets
the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from
the electricity use of nearly 2,000 average
American homes annually.
We are proud to be recognized by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
said St. Marys College President Tuajuanda Jordan. Using green power helps St.
Marys become more sustainable. Supporting clean sources of electricity is a sound
business decision and an important choice
to help reduce by-products that adversely
affect the climate and the environment.
In 2007 the colleges SGA, with input from the student body, voted to contribute an annual portion of student fees
to purchase renewable energy certificates
(RECs) from 3Degrees to channel funds
to green power projects that mitigate the
environmental impact of energy use. In
addition, St. Marys College is generating green power from an on-site solar en-
ergy system. This demonstrates a proactive

choice to support cleaner renewable energy
alternatives. This green power commitment also qualifies St. Marys College for
EPAs Green Power Leadership Club, a
distinction given to organizations that have
significantly exceeded EPAs minimum
requirements.
We congratulate St. Marys College
of Maryland for increasing its use of green
power and taking a leadership position on
the environment, said James Critchfield,
director of the Green Power Partnership,
a program that encourages organizations
to use green power. St. Marys College of
Marylands impressive green power commitment helps to reduce carbon pollution
and provides an excellent example for other
organizations.
Green power is electricity that is generated from environmentally preferable
renewable resources, such as wind, solar,
geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and
low-impact hydro. Using green power helps
accelerate the development of new renewable energy capacity nationwide and helps
reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the
power sector.
Learn about St. Marys College
of Marylands plan for campus climate
neutrality by 2020: www.smcm.edu/
sustainability/climate/.
CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/transfer or contact CSM Senior Coordinator of Transfer

Services and Articulation James Spence at
301-934-7574 or JamesS@csmd.edu.
A FAFSA Line-by-Line workshop
will take place on the La Plata Campus from
1-3 p.m., Jan. 25. For information, contact the
Financial Assistance Department at 301-9347531 or visit www.csmd.edu/Financial/.

The scholarship application and eligibility information is available at www.mhec.
state.md.us/financialaid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_2+2.asp, with directions on how
to apply.
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ART, SHOPPING and FUN:

GOOD EARTH NATURAL FOOD COMPANY
41675 Park Avenue
Start your February First Friday at The Good Earth
where there is plenty of parking. Lori of Natural
Factors will be offering samples of the only vegan
protein with PGX, an award winner, between 5 and
8 pm. Go to www.naturalfactors.com for a coupon
and come in to redeem it during our event!
OPAL FINE ART, Gallery and Gifts
41625 Park Avenue
Join us at Opal Art Gallery & Gifts on First
Friday! Opening Reception 5 to 8 PM, featuring
the artwork of Sue Chappelear and Larry
Chappelear. Look for us just off The Leonardtown
Square. New Gallery hours: Wed through Sat from
11AM to 5PM.
LEONARDTOWN ARTS CENTER
22660 Washington Street, upstairs
Creative HeARTs, A Community Art Show
Opening Reception on First Friday from 5PM to
8PM. A variety of artworks passionately created by
local artists and inspired by the month of Love! The
Arts Center is open on First Friday for visitors
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NORTH END GALLERY

In February, the North End Gallery will hold their
annual Invitational show from February 3 until
March 1, 2015. This year the theme is Artists
Inspirations. In addition to all of the regular North
End Member Artists displaying their work, there will
be work from over 30 invited artists. If you enjoy
art, this is a show you should not miss. Please join
us for the First Friday Reception from 5 until 8 PM
at the Gallery.
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Commissioners Push Ahead

on New Building Projects
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
In a major policy shift the Commissioners

of St. Marys County directed their staff to move
ahead with plans to county the costs of building a
new Garvey Senior Center, Leonardtown Library
and renovate the countys adult detention center.
The commissioners did not take a firm vote on
taking on the new projects but their consensus was
clear to move forward on the long awaited efforts.
The Garvey Senior Center project was set for
2018 in the countys capital improvement project
and the library was set for renovations only to the
tune of about $3.2 million.
The jail was set to get security and air conditioning upgrades for about $9 million but the plan
to expand the jail was shelved two years ago over
projected cost overruns and the $13 million from the
state to help build the minimum security expansion
faded away.
When the commissioners budget work session
began Monday certain commissioners were quick to
throw their support behind a new library and a new
senior center just about a week after community forum that brought supporters for a new library and
senior center out in force.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt was first to say he
supported a new library at a new location and attach it to a new Garvey Senior Center.
Commissioner President James Randy Guy
also supported the two new projects.
Commissioner John OConnor also signaled
his agreement, though Commissioner Todd Morgan
warned that the prior commissioner board, of which
he was the only remaining member, thought that Leonardtown Library
Garvey Senior Center
Photos by Guy Leonard
the cost was too excessive to move ahead with either

project.
Morgan said he believed the three projects would
mean borrowing another $25 to $30 million to begin new
construction.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe cautioned against moving too quickly on the library project but later in the debate supported using more than $100,000 to bring the
new Patuxent River Naval Air Museum under county
auspices.
He joined Hewitt, who sat on the museums governing board, who made the proposal.
Commissioner John OConnor opposed bringing
the museum in as a county facility, even though it sat on
county property.
He said the commissioners had yet to provide for
pay increases for county employees and were considering bringing in other employees.
Were not taking care of our own people,
OConnor said, lamenting even the countys involvement
in the Wicomico Shores golf course. Were still losing
money on that.
In a later interview Morgan said he was surprised
at the quick decision by a majority of the board to move
ahead with three new major capital projects.
Jarboe said he went ahead with advancing the architecture and engineering of the senior center once he saw
that other leaders favored moving ahead with the library
because they needed to be planned together to be built
together.
I dont think the Garvey Senior Center is as necessary as the library, Jarboe said. The library is for
everybody.
On its own Jarboe said Monday he believed the library was a project that could wait.
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Its a lot of money to look at building a new library,

Jarboe said, adding renovations might have been better.
We recognize it doesnt meet our needs its just a fiscal
reality. Morgan marveled at the money the county would
have to come up with.
They wouldve made Gov. [Martin] OMalleys Board
of Public Works proud yesterday, Morgan said Tuesday.
You have to spend money but you cant say were going to
turn around and have everything new.
I couldnt believe a board of Republican commissioners could vote to spend money that fast.
Guy said the proposal to move ahead and the potential
to spend so much money was not one commissioners took
lightly.
He said county staff received direction only to look for
costs and find funding sources for the projects; what came
in March when the commissioners had to finalize the budget could be something else entirely.
I dont think were biting off too much, Guy said a
day after the budget work session. All of this in tentative;
this is just telling county agencies this is the way we want
to go.
Guy said options open for funding the projects included using some of the countys $23 million fund balance or
even using some of the $7.5 million the county set aside two
years ago to boost infrastructure improvements in the event
of a base realignment and closure round at the federal level.
The other option was borrowing the money on the
bond market; he did not know if Morgans $25 million to
$30 million estimate was an accurate one.
Were not going to raise taxes, Guy said. We feel
the citizens want to move ahead on this.
The renovations to the jail, like security upgrades and
air conditioning, were necessary, he said.
These are big changes we need to make anyway, Guy
said, adding he believed a new library and senior center
were an investment that would save money in the long run.
This is something thats going to be in use 30 or 40
years down the road, Guy said. Thats money well spent.
We want to see if we cant fit it all in now.
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Obituaries
Alice Rebecca Bennett, 99
On Sunday, Jan.18, Alice
Rebecca Bennett passed away
at Beth Sholom Nursing Home
in Virginia Beach, Virginia and
entered into eternal rest. She
was 99 years old. She was born
to the late Joseph Adam Biscoe
and Roxie Adeline Langley
on Nov. 14, 1915 on St. Jeromes Neck in St.
Marys County, Maryland. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Robert Anthony Bennett, whom she married on Oct. 7, 1940; her son,
Norman; and her sister and brother in-law, Regina and Richard Hewlett.
Alice grew up on a farm in St. Jeromes
Neck. She was raised by her aunt Mary Agnes
Nanny Langley and grew up in a household
with her sister and seven cousins (Ethel, Reid,
Beatrice, Benjamin, Ernestine, Mason, Montel
who also preceded her in death). She was educated at St. Peter Claver School and was a loyal
and faithful member of St. Peter Claver Church.
Miss Alice, as she was lovingly known
as, was committed to unselfishly helping others whether it was family members, church
members, or strangers. Her unselfish acts led
her to provide unconditional love and care for
foster children. She was involved with the Cardinal Gibbons High School and St. Peter Claver
Bands. She assisted in transporting band members and the nuns from the Oblate Sisters of
Providence from one performance to another.
She was a longtime member of the Knights of
St. Jerome, the oldest Catholic fraternal organization within the Archdiocese of Washington,
D.C.
Alice spent many hours on the water fishing, crabbing, and oystering in her beloved St.
Jeromes Creek on her skiff. She was known as a
family and county historian providing information to families about their loved ones and also
providing historical information regarding St.
Marys County to college students and county
historians. But her greatest passion was photographyshe loved taking pictures on any and all
occasions. Her camera would be ready to capture events as they were happening! She willingly shared photos to any family and friends
that requested copies. She took special care of
her photo collection providing dates, location,
people and events. After relocating to Chesapeake, Virginia she generously donated many
of her photos to the St. Peter Claver Museum.
Alice will be truly missed by all who loved
her. To date, she was known as the oldest member of St. Peter Claver Church.
Alice leaves to cherish her memories her
daughter, Barbara J. Brooks (Arthur) Chesapeake, Virginia; grandchildren Airrion L.
Brooks (Michelle) and Sheena L. Cox (Trevin)
both of Virginia Beach, Virginia; great grandchildren, Tahlia, Kayla, Jalen, and Kennedi; and
a host of cousins and countless friends.
Family received friends for Alices Life
Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 to 11
a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922
St. Peter Claver Road, St. Inigoes Md., 20684.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11
a.m. Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Condolences to the family may be made at
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
Vivian Tibbs Washington, 88

Vivian Tibbs Washington,
88, of Bushwood, Md., passed
away Wednesday, Jan. 21 surrounded by her family at her
homeon Longview Beach.
Vivianwas born inRadiant, Va.,tothe late James and
JuliaTibbs on June 1, 1926. She
enjoyed a long career as a civil servant until her
retirement in 1978. She served as an Assistant
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We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
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tional Capital Housing Authority and worked as

an Administrative Assistant atthe Department
of the Navy in Washington D.C.
Following her retirement, Vivian moved
to Longview Beach where she continued to
serve as a volunteer at Dynard Elementary
School in Bushwood and asthesecretary for
the Longview Beach Board of Directors. She
was a tireless volunteer on various committees
in her community. Additionally, Vivian served
as a Cub Scout den leader and was a long-time
member of the Order of theEastern Star.
Determined, strong-willed and a loving
and supportive mother, Vivian was the proud
matriarch of the Washington, Gaston, and Bellamy families. She led with strong moral and
family values. She was a woman of faith and
impeccable character. She enjoyed movies,
reading, board games, and spending time with
her family.
In addition to her parents,James and Julia; Vivian is preceded in death by her brothers,
Walter Tibbs and EuliceJack Tibbs; her sister,
Mary Elizabeth Ingram, and her infant greatgrandson, Elijah Gant.
Vivianis survived by herdaughters, Dianne Bellamy McCombs and Vivian Denise
Gaston; brother,Warren Tibbsof Washington,
D.C.; sister, Tabitha Carpenter of Arlington,
Va..; four grandchildren,Denver BeaulieuHains, Dore Mobley (Darrell), Dawn Gant
(Robert), andGregory Gaston (Sonney); 14
great-grandchildren: Talia (25), Najja (23)and
Sidni Beaulieu-Hains (21); Robert III (17),
Joshua (15), Seth (13), Daniel (11), and Alisa (3)
Gant; Neisa (16), Teo(16), and Gregory III Gaston (8) ; and Grant (15) and Garrett (13) Mobley.
Family received friends on Tuesday, Jan. 27,
from 10 to 11 a.m., with a Funeral Service at
11 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. A Graveside
Service immediately followed at Fort Lincoln
Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood,
Md. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Daniel
Lindsey officiating.
The family extends their gratitude to
Hospice of Saint Marys MedStar Health for
their support in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to theSeventh District Rescue
Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 7, Avenue, Md., 20609.
Condolences to the family may be at www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com
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Louis Jerome Rome Baker, 65

God called our beloved
Louis Jerome Rome Baker
home on Tuesday Jan. 20.
Jerome was born Oct. 10,
1949 in Chaptico, Maryland
to the late James Richard and
Catherine Countiss Baker.
He was the eleventh of eleven children. Jerome attended St. Joseph
Catholic School and graduated from Chopticon High School in Morganza, Maryland
in 1968. After graduating high school he
attended a business school in Baltimore,
Maryland.
Jerome was called to active duty as a
member of the United States Marine Corp
serving in the Vietnam War. He was a decorated veteran receiving prestigious awards
such as The Purple Heart, a Bronze Star,
among many others.
On Dec. 31, 1997, Jerome and Beryl
Butler were joined in holy matrimony. Jerome was a caring and devoted husband for
17 years. He was also a dedicated father
to his only son, Louis Jerome Jr. LJ and
grandchildren, Tyra, Anya, Kaeleigh, and
Louis Jerome III.
Jerome was employed at the Naval Sur-
face Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive

Ordnance Disposal Base for 24 years in various technical positions.
Jerome enjoyed many pastimes including fishing, golfing, shooting pool, and spending time with his family and friends. Jerome
was also a loyal Redskins fan. He was a sharp
dresser, he loved his Cadillac, and was a very
honest and straight forward person; he would
put you in your place if need be.
He is preceded to the grave by his mother and father, as well as his siblings, James
Richard Jr., William Hayes (Mary Frances
Mixx), Edna Cecilia (Henry Hall Sr.),
William Edward (Mary Frances Peggy),
Robert Andrew (Mary Frances), and Thomas
Frederick (Mary Frances).
Jerome will be deeply missed by all who
knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory:
his loving wife, Beryl; son, Louis Jr LJ;
grandson, Louis III; granddaughters, Tyra,
Anya, Kaeleigh; brother, Joseph Mickey
(Agnes) of Clements, Md.; sisters, Annie
Baker of Clements, Md.; Mary Eleanor
Douglas (Francis) of Great Mills, Md., and
Teresa Chase (Paul) of Waldorf, Md.; in-laws,
Stephen Butler, Patricia Haines, William,
Richard Boobie, and Denise Butler; godchildren, Wanda and Eric Baker; godmother,
Agnes Marie Baker; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends.
Family and friends will unite for visitation on Friday, Jan. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., with
prayers at 7:30 pm, at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral
Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville,
Md. On Saturday, Jan. 31, Mass of Christian
Burial will be at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the
Wayside Church, 37575 Chaptico Rd, Chaptico, Md. Interment will be on Friday, Feb. 6
at 9:30 a.m. at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Md.
20623.
Cecilia Agnes Celie Clark, 80

Cecilia Agnes Celie
Clark, 80, of Scotland, Md.
passed away on Jan. 22 at her
residence.
Born on June 18, 1934
in Scotland, Md., she was the
daughter of the late John Nelson Dean and Edith Rebecca
(Ridgell) Dean.
Celie was born and raised in Scotland, Md. She was a lifelong member of St.
Michaels Parrish in Ridge, Md. Celie was
a lover of the water, country music and just
having a good time no matter where she went.
She loved spending time with her family and
friends.
She is survived by her son, John Kenneth Courtney, of Scotland, Md.; daughter,
Judy Ann Courtney, of Scotland, Md.; grandchildren, Becky Gould (Ryan), Elizabeth
Smailes (Christopher), Blaire Obney, Brooke
Obney, Brandy McKelvey, Melissa Courtney,
John Cooksey, Douglas Cooksey, Benjamin
Ciancio; great grandchildren, Lily, Adalynn,
Morgan, and Piper. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband,
Richard Bud S. Clark; daughter, Nancy
Lee Courtney Ciancio; siblings, Jenny Welch,
Mary Mecure, Ann Dean, Nelson Dean,
Frank Dean, John Dean, Joe Dean, and Jamie
Dean.
Family received friends for Celies Life
Celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 5 to 8
p.m., with a Funeral Service at 7 p.m., at the
Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, Md. Interment will be
private.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Home, P.A.
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In Our
Community
Community Foundation
of Southern Maryland is
Accepting Proposals for
Beautification Grants
The Chaney Beautification Fund is making grants available to non-profit organizations

to encourage beautiful, sustainable landscapes in Southern Maryland and Virginia. Grants
of up to $1,000 are awarded annually to non-profit groups, specifically 501(c)(3) organizations, public or private educational institutions, or government agencies. Beautification projects must be located in counties where Chaney Enterprises has a presence.
In Maryland, projects in the counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles,
southern Prince Georges, and St. Marys are eligible for grants. In Virginia, projects in
Caroline County are eligible.
Guidelines for the Chaney Beautification Fund Grants are available on the Community Foundation of Southern Marylands website at www.cfsomd.org/grants. Applicants are
encouraged to submit projects that incorporate green gardening practices, such as water
conservation measures, organic fertilizers, and native plant species. Schools may use grants
to incorporate beautification projects into the education curriculum.
Grant proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Feb. 2. You can hand deliver on to our
office in Leonardtown, MD during the day on Monday, February 2. The physical address:
41630 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, Md. Grant awards will be up to $1,000 and will
be announced in March 2015. Organizations are required to match grant funds with cash
or in-kind goods and services. Organizations receiving funds must commit and expend the
full amount of the grant by Dec. 1. Only one application per applicant will be accepted, and
applicants are advised to review the guidelines to ensure compliance prior to submitting
applications.
Applications are available online at www.cfsomd.org/grants. For more information,
contact Gretchen Hardman, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Southern
Maryland, at 240-670-4483 or at Gretchen@cfsomd.org.
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End Hunger Culinary

Training Program - Next
Session Beginning Soon!
Do you know someone who is
ready to turn their life around? End
Hunger In Calvert County is ready to
help. We are now enrolling students
into our next Culinary Training Program. Classes begin March 2 and our
mandatory information session takes
place on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at
Chesapeake Church. Sign up today
at endhungercalvert.org/works.
The End Hunger Culinary
Training Programis a free eightweek jobs training course available
to unemployed or underemployed
Calvert County residents who are
interested in a career in the food
service industry. Graduates of the
Culinary Training Program receive
National Restaurant Certification
as well as freecareer placement as-
sistance and their very own set of

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The classes will take place at
Chesapeake Church 6201 Solomons
Island Road in Huntingtown, Md.
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Must be 18 years or older
Resident of Southern Maryland
Unemployed or underemployed
Completed and submitted an End
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New Endow Maryland

Tax Credit Promotes
Charitable Giving for
Local Communities
A new Maryland tax credit dubbed Endow Maryland will reward donors who
help build permanent charitable funds for local communities across the state, including Southern Maryland. Endow Maryland is modeled after successful initiatives established by community foundations across the nation.
Starting Jan. 1, Endow Maryland offers a tax credit for gifts of at least $500 to
permanent, endowed funds at qualified community foundations, such as the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland. Qualified donors may receive a 25 percent tax credit on their 2015 Maryland state tax return as an incentive to encourage
Maryland residents to give back to their local communities in a meaningful and lasting way. The Endow Maryland tax credit, which is designed to promote charitable
giving in Maryland, for Maryland, applies only to gifts to permanent, endowed funds
held at your local community foundationthose that will generate many times the
initial value of the gift to benefit the community.
The fourteen community foundations in Maryland, provide support in every
part of the State of Maryland and have been accredited by the Council on Foundations, National Standards for Community Foundations, a rigorous review of our
financial, governance and grant programs.
Each community foundation in Maryland will be sharing the $250,000 in tax
credits for 2015.
The Community Foundation of Southern Marylands initial portion of total tax
credits available is $15,000, which is 25 percent of $60,000 in contributions, with the
possibility of additional tax credits after this initial portion is claimed. These credits
are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and are anticipated to be claimed very
quickly.
According to Gretchen Hardman, executive director, the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland would like to see the tax credits used to create 12 new
endowed funds of $5,000 each.
Endowments could include historic preservation, or any one of the Foundations
areas of focus, such as arts and culture, education and scholarships, and the environment. Funds may also be used for general community improvements, such as
housing, recreation and transportation, or health, wellness, and youth initiatives. We
may also accept an endowment to support operations for the Foundation and our
discretionary grant funds.
Hardman added, Once this Endow Maryland tax credit goes into effect, it
could generate approximately one million dollars in philanthropic donations that will
help build permanent charitable good in jurisdictions across Maryland. The potential
for good is unlimited.
To find out how to take advantage of the tax credit, see a complete list of endowed funds, or obtain more information, visit the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland website at www.cfsomd.org or call 240-670-4483 (GIVE).
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Artist In Action: Temporary Studio Program
Meet - Observe Create
A few months each year, Annmaries spectacular Main Gallery is

transformed from exhibition space into
artist studios, allowing visitors the opportunity to appreciate the artistic process as well as the product. From Jan.
17 through March 3, twenty-one artists from across the region will set up
temporary studios in the Murray Arts
Building at Annmarie. It is our goal to
expose visitors to the working process
of artists - from concept to finished
product. Guests of all ages are invited
to meet, observe, and work with the
artists! Each artist has developed a
hands-on project appropriate for guests
of all ages.
Tour the gallery to observe the artists at work, and then join in the creative process as you use their materials, tools, and techniques!
Artist Schedule
Carol Waite
Jan. 17 - 25
Fredericksburg, Va.
Sumi-e
Kathleen Willingham
Jan. 17 - 23
Bealeton, Va.
Mixed Media
Michael Weaver
Jan. 17 - 23
Philadelphia, Pa.
Fiber
Mickey Kunkle
Jan. 25 - 31
Solomons, Md.
Polymer Clay
Holly Cook
Jan. 25 - Feb. 7
Lusby, Md.
Jewelry
Diana Manchak
Feb. 1 - 8
Ft. Washington, Md.
Ceramics
Jimmy Cintron
Jan. 25 - 31
Solomons, Md.
Jewelry
Erica Daley
Feb. 1 - 8
Lexington Park, Md.
Jen Poteet
Jan. 26 - 31
Sunderland, Md.
Water Color, Mixed
Media
Christine Ledoux
Jan. 31-Feb. 7
Cambridge, Mass.
Photo-based Mixed
Media
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Textile, Fiber
Rob Tomasso
Feb. 8 - 15
Denton, Md.
Mixed Media
Ann Crain
Feb. 9 - 15
St. Leonard, Md.
Mixed Media
Ann Preston
Feb. 9 - 15
Hollywood, Md.
Watercolor
Relive the Civil Rights movement with Rosa Parks
All ages are welcome to see Janice Curtis Greene, Master Storyteller and Historical Interpreter, performing as Rosa Parks to help participants relive the Civil
Rights movement at the Lexington Park branch on Feb. 7 starting at 10:30 a.m.
This program is free, and is co-sponsored by the St. Marys County Branch of the
NAACP, Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC) and the
Minority Outreach Coalition.
Carole Thieme
Feb. 23 - March 3
Solomons, Md.
Acrylic
Devin Mack
Feb. 13 - 22
Towson, Md.
Wire Sculpture
Pamela Callen
Feb. 22 - March 3
Ridge, Md.
Paint
Liz Printz
Feb. 16 - March 3
Lusby, Md.
Jewelry
Alice Momm
Feb. 24 - March 3
New York City, N.Y.
Mixed Media
Peaceful Living
IN A QUIET SETTING, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS
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The Friends of the Library annual book sale will be March 13 through 15 at
the County Fairgrounds. The Friends are accepting donations of books in good
condition or textbooks less than five years old. Please bring your donations to the
Friends of the Library Book Donation Room, Leonardtown branch. Drop off hours
are Mon. through Thurs. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To volunteer in the Book Donation Room or at the Book Sale, please email stmarysfol@
gmail.com.
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9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The class will teach the basics to create and use an Excel
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branch. Entries must be: flat, no larger than 8 x11, and original. Artwork can be
pencil, pen, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, oil, photography, computer-generated,
collage, or mixed media. Three-dimensional artwork cannot be accepted. Entries
will be displayed at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery March 1 through
March 31.
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Feb. 9 - 15
Solomons, Md.
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Veterans Book Discussion Registration Open
The St. Marys County Library will host a free Veterans Book Discussion the
first Saturday during the months of February through June. Participants are asked
to attend all five sessions. The program will be held at the Charlotte Hall branch
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Those interested should contact Alesha Verdict 301884-2211, ext. 1005 or via email to averdict@stmalib.org to register.
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CTA/SkillsUSA Bowl-A-Thon Teams
Forming
Teams are now forming for the 27th Annual CTA/SkillsUSA Bowl-A-Thon. This
FUNdraiser will take place on Saturday,
March 14 at Lord Calvert Bowl in Huntingtown from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.. The cost this
year is $30 per bowler. This includes two
games and shoe rental within a two-hour
timeframe. A team must consist of five
bowlers. Local merchants have donated
prizes, which will be awarded throughout the
day! Proceeds from this fundraiser help pay
for the many SkillsUSA Competitions and
events for our high school students. Form a
team and join us for some fun! For more information, contact Robin Brady at the Career
and Technology Academy, 410-535-7450.
Skilled crafters wanted for shop
Craft Guild Shop (26005 Point Lookout Road
(on Rte 5, next to Maryland Antique Center)
in Leonardtown.)
The Craft Guild of St. Marys County is
looking for skilled artists and crafters to join
the cooperative of juried members who volunteer their time to operate the shop. We are
looking for a variety of local handmade items,
including refinished furniture, to continue
our long time tradition of promoting artists
and American-made products. As the holiday
season ends, this is the answer to winter and
spring sales and an opportunity to display and
sell your creations. Interested crafters can
bring in four handmade items, in each category, to be judged to see if they fit the venue of
the shop. Store hours: Thursday-Saturday 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For
more information, please call 301-997-1644.
North End Gallery - Feb. 2015 Invitational
Show Artists Inspirations
North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown) First Friday Reception Feb. 6, 5
to 8 p.m.
In Feb. the North End Gallery will be holding their annual Invitational show which will
run from Feb. 3 until March 1. This year the
theme is Artists Inspirations. In addition to
all of the regular North End Member Artists
displaying their work there will also be work
from over 30 invited artists. If you enjoy art
this is a show you should not miss. Join us on
Feb. 6 for the First Friday Reception which
is open to all. This First Friday celebration
will be from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallery.
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 Art Gallery Annual Invitational Exhibits work by Larry and Susan
Chappelear
Opal Art Gallery (41625 Park Avenue, Leonardtown) Hours of Operation 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.
through 8 p.m. on First Fridays
Works of art by Larry and Susan Chappelear will be exhibited at Opal Gallery,
Leonardtown, Md. from Feb. 6 until Feb. 28.
The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Feb. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of
the Leonardtowns First Friday event.
Thursday, Jan. 29
One Stop Orientation
St. Marys County One Stop Career Center
(23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown) 9
to 11 a.m.
This orientation will give job seekers a
full overview of services offered through the
One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can receive free assistance with registration on the
Maryland Workforce Exchange, job referrals,
and job related information such available job
readiness workshops, Workforce Investment
Act eligibility, Veteran Services and services
provided through various community resources. There are no fees for services provided. Call 301-880-2800 to register.
Friday, Jan. 30
Open House
Father Andrew White S.J. School (22850
Washington St., Leonardtown) 9:30 to 11
a.m.
Father Andrew White, S.J. School
is hosting anOpen House. We invite all
interested parents who would like to learn
more about our Blue Ribbon School! You
will be able to visit classes in session in Pre-K
grade 8, see a slide show of our activities,
and speak with students, teachers, and our
principal about all the many exciting things
happening at Father Andrew White, S.J.
School! .
Treasure Island
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Fine Arts Building (8730 Mitchell
Rd., La Plata) 7 p.m.
CSM Childrens Theatre: Treasure Island. 7 p.m., Jan. 30. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Jan.
31. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre,
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Treasure Island
is the story of a stunning yarn of piracy on the
tropical seas. At the center of it all are young
Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs
for adventure, and the infamous Long John
Silver, who is a complex study of good and
evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of
all time. $7 adults/seniors, $5 youth.bxoffc@
csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/
Arts.
Adult American Males
College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown
Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown) 8 p.m.
CSM Cause Theatre: Adult American
Males. 8 p.m., Jan. 30. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus,
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. In
this play, four all-American, hard-drinking, tough-talking guys make a surprising discovery. $5, all ages. Production
may not be suitable for all ages.bxoffc@
csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/
Arts.
Selma 65
St. Marys College (18952 E. Fisher Rd., St.
Marys City) 8 p.m.
On the cusp of the 50th anniversary of
the Selma Voting Rights Movement, Bloody
Sunday, and the Voting Rights Act, Selma
65, a new solo play from award-winning
playwright Catherine Filloux, is set to perform for one night only on Friday, Jan. 30, at
8 p.m. in the Bruce Davis Theater on the St.
Marys College of Maryland campus. Sponsored by the colleges Department of Theater,
Film, and Media Studies, Selma 65 stars
Marietta Hedges and is directed by Eleanor
Holdridge. The performance of Selma 65
is free and open to the public. St. Marys College is located at 18952 E. Fisher Road, St.
Marys City, Md., 20686. For reservations,
contact 240-895-4243, or email reservations

toboxoffice@smcm.edu.
Saturday, Jan. 31
a sauce of your choice. Extra Sauces are $3.

Platters are Pre-Order Only. To place your order or for more information call Cindy at 301884-3277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
PRNAMA Magic Night at the Museum

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156
Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 2
Music at the Winery

Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) 4 to 7 p.m.
Description: Just because it is cold outside doesnt mean you cant still have fun!
Josh Airhart will be rocking the winery.
Cost: Admission is free. $5 for wine
tasting up to 6 wines and a souvenir glass.
Smas Monthly Meeting Program: Project SNOWstorm and Project Owlnet

Presenter: Steve Huy
La Plata Volunteer Fire Department (911
Washington Avenue, La Plata) 7 to 9 p.m.
Join us and Steve Huy, a Bird Bander
and Birds of Prey Specialist who will bring to
life Project SNOWstorm created to study
he unprecedented Snowy Owl irruption on
the Eastern North American coast during the
winter of 2013/2014. Steve is also co-founder
and director of Project Owlnet which facilitates communication and cooperation in a
rapidly growing network of owl migration researchers. As a bird bander, Steve has focused
on studies of raptors and their migration for
over 20 years. SMAS President, Michael Patterson, 301-752-5763, Michael.Patterson@
pgparks.com.
Girls Night Out: Candlesticks and Goblets

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum is (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
hosting a great evening of Music and Magic.
Grab your favorite beverage, your
On 31 Jan., we will have the Spring Ridge BFF and join instructor Sara Houde for a
Middle School Rhythm Band and Reggie fun evening with friends! Students will use
Rice, the Magic Man for a wonderful and clay sprig molds to make traditional or whimexciting night of Music and Magic. Each sical goblets and candleholders. Learn to add
Ticket is $8. Museum Members receive a $4 fabulous finishing touches with textural emdiscount.A ticket gets you into the Museum bellishments and colorful glazes. This two
for the night. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the session, adults-only class will be held Feb.
Rhythm Band on stage around 5:30 p.m. and 2 and 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on both evethe Magic Man starting at 6:30 p.m. Food nings. The member cost is $85, nonmember
and drink are available through the Patuxent cost is $90 and all materials are included.
River Naval Air Museum Association.
Advanced registration required, please call
410-326-4640.
Italian Dinner and Brown Bag Auction
Father Andrew White School (22850 Wash- Resume Workshop
ington St., Leonardtown) 4 to 8 p.m.
St. Marys County One Stop Career Center
Father Andrew White School will (23110 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown) 1
host an ItalianDinner and brown bag auc- to 3 p.m.
tion on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Participants will learn the basic fundain the school gym. The menu includes spa- mentals of a professional resume. This workghetti, homemade marinara sauce, home- shop is designed for resume development by
made meatballs, Italian sausage, garlic using tools and helpful links to create a rebread, salad, and desserts. Tickets will also sume that best reflects the participants skills
be on sale for a variety of filled themed bas- and experience. We will review formats, conkets that will be raffled at the dinner. Din- tent, grammar, etc. Here you will learn why a
ner prices are $9 for ages 12 and older, $5 resume is an essential marketing tool. There
for ages 6-11, and $3 for ages 5 and under. are no fees for services provided. Call 301
880-2800 to register.
Treasure Island
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Tuesday, Feb. 3
Campus, Fine Arts Building (8730 Mitchell
Rd., La Plata) 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Annual Sweetheart Dinner Reservations
Treasure Island is the story of a stun- Due
ning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108
the center of it all are young Jim Hawkins, a Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, by
14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and Apple Basket)
the infamous Long John Silver, who is a comThe Mt. Zion United Methodist Men will
plex study of good and evil, perhaps the most sponsored their Annual Sweetheart Dinner
famous hero-villain of all time. $7 adults/se- on Saturday, Feb. 14, doors open at 6 p.m.
niors, $5 youth.bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934- with dinner at 7 p.m. Entertainment by
7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Sonrise Gospel Bluegrass Music from Fredericksburg, Va.
Field Trip Winter Waterfowl Trip LeadCost $35 per person to include dinner
er: Tyler Bell
and entertainment. Reservation due by Feb.
Jefferson Patterson Park, Calvert County 8 3 Call calling Frank Hill at 301-884-3811
a.m. to noon
or 301-481-5536. Payment is expected for
Join us for this trip through open fields all reservations made even if unable to atand wooded areas which provides us with tend. Sixteen years of age and older are welgood land birding and river frontage giving us come. www.mtzionmech.org
close views of waterfowl. Call to register and
for directions to the meet up site. Tyler Bell at
Wednesday, Feb. 4
jtylerbell@yahoo.com or 301-862-4623
Sunday, Feb. 1
Super Bowl Wing Platters Sale
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department (28165
Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville) 2 to 6 p.m.
The Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be selling Super
Bowl Wing Platters Feb. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. at
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department. Platters are $40 each and include 50 pieces and
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St. Marys Womens

Swimming Wraps Up
CAC Action at Salisbury
St. Marys College of Maryland womens

swimming won 10 of 14 events Saturday afternoon
as the Seahawks closed out the Capital Athletic
Conference regular-season at Salisbury University.
St. Marys (11-3, 4-1 CAC) posted a convincing 143118 win over the host Sea Gulls (3-6, 2-3 CAC) to
finish second in the CAC standings.
Junior Cara Machlin (Rockville, Md./Walter
Johnson) left the Maggs Physical Activities Center
Pool with four gold medals and 40 points to pace the
Seahawks while seniors Hannah Hafey (Germantown, Md./Seneca Valley) and Brooke Raab (Parkton, Md./Hereford) each picked up three golds.
St. Marys started the meet with a win in the
400 medley relay with a time of 4:43.90 behind the
efforts of Hafey, Raab, Machlin, and junior Zoe McIlmail (Frederick, Md./Urbana).
Junior Elaina Kohles (Bel Air, Md./John Carroll) captured the next event for the Seahawks as
Kohles led a 1-2-3 sweep of the 800 freestyle, winning the event in 10:08.72. First-year Rachel Sonnenberg (Derwood, Md./Magruder) followed suit
with a second-place finish in 10:31.71 while junior
Karlie Straight (Ocean City, Md./Stephen Decatur)
finished third in 10:37.45.
After a second-place finish by Machlin in the
200 freestyle (2:17.87), St. Marys won the next four
events. Hafey started the run with a first-place finish
in the 100 backstroke as she touched the wall first in
1:12.67 while Straight placed third in 1:16.26. Raab
was next with a first-place finish in the 100 breaststroke (1:19.46) while Kohles took third in 1:25.13.
Machlin continued the teams winning ways
by claiming top honors in the 200 butterfly in
2:37.38 while Sonnenberg was third in 2:45.70.
Hafey bookended the 4-0 run with a first-place finish in the 50 freestyle in 29.23.
The Seahawks had a 3-4-5 finish in the 100
freestyle as McIlmail went third (1:03.76) followed
by senior captain Kelsey Abernathy (Ellicott City,
Md./Centennial) in fourth (1:04.50) and junior Katie Andersen (Clarksville, Md./River Hill) in fifth
(1:09.47).
Straight finished second in the 200 backstroke
in 2:40.04 before Raab sparked a 3-0 run with a
first-place finish in the 200 breaststroke in 2:55.76.
Kohles then won the 400 freestyle in 4:52.15 while
Machlin earned her second individual gold with a
win in the 100 butterfly in 1:09.34. Raab finished out
the individual events for St. Marys with a secondplace finish in the 200 individual medley in 2:32.50.
The Seahawks ended the meet with a win
in the 400 freestyle relay in 4:20.39 as McIlmail,
Machlin, Kohles, and Abernathy swam on the relay.
St. Marys will end its regular-season at home
next Saturday, Jan. 31 as the Seahawks welcome
The Catholic University of America to the Aquatics
Center at the Michael P. OBrien Athletics & Recreation Center for a 1 p.m. non-conference dual meet.
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Polar Bear Plunge
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
The Breton Bay Polar Bear Plunge attracted those brave enough to jump into
the frigid water Saturday, Jan. 24. Plungers made their way into the water a little
after 1 p.m. and you could find the small, but brave group at the end of Society Hill
Road in Leonardtown. Guests were encouraged to bring a canned or dry food or a
monetary donation for the St. Marys Caring Soup Kitchen. Following the plunge,
attendees could make their way to the Post-Plunge Party at the Avenmar Community Clubhouse.
For more information on events in the community, visit www.co.saint-marys.
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Wednesday, Feb. 4
Trivia Followed by Karaoke

Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) 8:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell)
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30
Trivia Tournament
Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore
Road, Solomons) 7 p.m.
Squid Ink
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Others May Fall Band
Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
Spencer Joyce and the Record Machine
Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington
Road, Waldorf) 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31
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Dont Call Me Shirley
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
DJ
Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar Way, California) 9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Super Bowl Party
Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) 11 a.m.
John Shaw
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb 2
Team Trivia
7 p.m.
Karaoke
All American Steak House and Sports
Theatre (35 St. Patricks Drive, Waldorf)
8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5
Dave and Kevin
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6
Sara and the Igniters Country Band
7:30 p.m.
Big Money
Anthonys Bar & Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7
DJ
Anthonys Bar & Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke
California Applebees (45480 Miramar
Way, California) 9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8
Golden Country Music
St. Marys Landing (29935 Three Notch
Road, Charlotte Hall) 4 p.m.
Swing Away
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 9
Team Trivia
7 p.m.
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6. Swiss river
10. Amorphous mass
14. Eastern spindle tree
15. A cheap rundown hotel
17. Oath of office day
19. The bill in a restaurant
20. Religious transgression
21. More lucid
22. Vietnamese offensive
23. Chief magistrate of Venice
24. Turfs
26. Copyread
29. Game using 32 cards
31. Largest society for technology
advancement
32. Mrs. Nixon
34. Drunken bum (slang)
35. Times assigned to serve
37. Labor organizer Eugene
38. Come into the possession of
39. Carbamide
40. Affirmative! (slang)
41. Feudal bondman
43. Without (French)
45. Emits a continuous droning
sound
46. Use diligently
47. A moving crowd

49. Extinct flightless bird of New
Zealand
50. Sirius Satellite Radio (abbr.)
53. Mailing packet
57. Female shopping assistant
58. Dog & wolf genus
59. Opposite of beginnings
60. South by east
61. This language died with
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2. Type of genus of the Ranidae
3. Whale ship captain
4. An informal debt instrument
5. Piece of a felled tree
6. Arabic demon (var. sp.)
7. Actor Ladd
8. Decay
9. Programmes
10. Hat tied under the chin
11. Methaqualone pill (slang)
12. Ocean Search and Rescue
13. Turkish title of respect
16. Submarine sandwich
18. An objects functions
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25. Word element meaning ear
27. Fencing swords
28. Song: Aba __ Honeymoon
29. Standard wire gauge
30. Capital of Ukraine
31. George Gershwins brother
33. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
35. Horse trainers shackle
36. Soft-finned fishes
37. Internet infrastructure
39. Sieze without right
42. Dishonors
43. Speaks a slavonic language
44. Egyptian pharaoh
46. Small breed of horse
47. __ the Man Musical
48. Forest land (British)
49. Italian municipality
50. Japanese entertainment firm
51. Slovenian mountain
52. 20th Hebrew letter
53. Point midway between S
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54. Tap gently
55. European money
56. Research workplace
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Riverside Dinner Theater trip: The
Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
On Sunday, March 1 the Department of Aging and Human Services
will sponsor a trip to Riverside Dinner
Theater in Fredericksburg, Virginia to
hear the signature songs of the most
acclaimed musical theater composer of
the past five decades. The staged concert pays tribute to the maestro who
has given us Phantom of the Opera,
Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Starlight Express,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Sunset
Boulevard, Aspects of Love, and Requiem. The cost is $90 per person and
includes motor coach transportation,
dinner and show at the theater, all tips,
gratuities and snacks for the return
trip. The bus departs from the Garvey
Senior Activity Center at 11:30 a.m.
and return at approximately 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 301-4754200, ext. 1062.
Meet with Mike the PT about Posture
Physical Therapist Mike OBrien
is returning to the Northern Senior
Activity Center on Thursday, Feb. 5, at
10:45 a.m. for a complimentary health
education session. The topic will be
proper posture for help minimizing
pain and maintaining spinal health.
Mr. OBrien is a licensed Physical
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over 15 years, including time at the
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He
is owner of Freedom Therapy Solutions in Mechanicsville. Signups are
required by contacting 301-475-4002,
ext. 1001.
Love Day at Loffler
Tickets are now available for the
annual Love Day party planned for
Tuesday, Feb.10 from 10 a.m. 2 p.m.
Cost is $9 suggested donation and includes live music by Rearview Mirror, a luncheon featuring stuffed shells
with meat sauce, door prizes, raffles,
dancing and more. Pick up your tickets at the Loffler Senior Activity Center any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday Friday. Please note, we are
not able to schedule a snow day for this
event so if inclement weather closes
the center on that day, your money or
check will be returned to you. Questions? Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for
more information.
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life story? It is easy to take classes on-
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how to navigate the CSM website will
be held at the Loffler Senior Activity
Center on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:30
a.m. Although this is a free workshop,
registration is required by calling 301737-5670, ext. 1658 or by signing up at
the Loffler reception desk. Seating is
limited to 12 if at least 4 people bring
their own laptops. The class will be
held in the computer lab.
February Comfort Food & Jazz
Piano
On Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon,
the Garvey Senior Activity Center
will serve a meal of beef stroganoff
with egg noodles, roasted beets, spinach and fresh orange salad, chocolate
dipped strawberries, and milk/coffee/
tea. Following the meal, enjoy jazz music by solo pianist, Meleah Backhaus.
Ms. Backhaus is a classically trained
pianist and composer who performs
regularly. To sign up for this event, call
301-475-4200, Ext. 1050. The cost of
lunch is by donation for those 60 years
of age and older, $6 for those under 60.
Benefits of Healthy Hearing
The Northern Senior Activity
Center is accepting sign-ups now for
the hearing presentation to be held on
Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. Did you know there

is a link between hearing loss and
memory problems? Do you know how
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from using hearing aids? Audiologist,
Dr. Kelly Smouse from Hearing Professionals will discuss the answers to
these questions and offer communication tips for the hard of hearing and for
those who need to communicate with
them. Learn to identify the signs of
hearing loss and the treatment options
that can potentially provide long term
benefits to your quality of life. For
more information call 301-475-4002,
ext. 1001.
Ocean Downs Casino
On Wednesday, Mar. 25 the Department of Aging & Human Services
is sponsoring a trip to Ocean Downs
Casino. The cost is $40 and includes
coach bus transportation and free slot
play (free play amount dependent upon
group size). Lunch will be on your own
at the casino. Valid photo identification is required; participants must be
21 years of age or older. The bus departs the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 7 a.m. and returns around 6:30
p.m. Advance payment required. For
more information call 301-475-4200,
ext. 1050.
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.
Captain William Tee

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Captain William Tee was born in St. Marys County
about 1758. The names of his parents arent known, but
his mother was the daughter of Thomas Jones and Margaret
Griggs. Thomas Jones made his will on January 25, 1786
leaving to his wife, Margaret the use of all of his estate during her life; to his grandson, William Tee, my vessel and
her furniture after Margarets death. Also named were
grandsons, James Tee and John Tee.
By 1794, William Tee had moved to Portsmouth, Virginia where on September 27, 1794 he married Margaret
Ewen.
One of the most important figures who plied the Elizabeth River in the early 19th century and whose services
were much in demand during the War of 1812 was Captain
William Tee, a resident of Portsmouth. Tee was hired by the
U.S. government as sailing master in the navy and made
chief pilot of the fleet which consisted of the frigate USS
Constellation, some gun boats and smaller vessels and barges. One of Tees duties during the war was to superintend
the blockading of the Norfolk harbor, sinking wrecks in the
channel to prevent the approaching enemys vessels from
successfully navigating their way to attack the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
When the war was over, Captain Tee was again employed by the government to lift the wreckage out of the
A Journey Through Time

The
harbor, clearing the channel for navigation. When the first

light boat was placed at Craney Island, he was put in charge
of it and held the position for over 30 years. (The Elizabeth River by Amy Waters Yarsinske, The Historical Press,
2007, pg. 162).
Captain Tee died October 14, 1849 at the age of 91. A
tribute appeared in one of the newspapers, reciting his service during the War of 1812He was the pilot on all important excursions undertaken with martial intentions; in the
pool or at sea in the expansive Chesapeake, in the James,
Potomac, York and all other of the waters within the Capes
of Virginia, all of whose shoals, bars, &c., he knew so well
how to avoid. He superintended the sinking of wrecks in the
channel near the mouth of the Western Branch, to keep the
enemy from approaching the towns, and after the war he
was employed by the government to lift them, and take them
out of the way of navigation Capt. TEE was well known
to this whole community, he was by all esteemed as a worthy upright man. On Sunday morning he called his family
together, wife, children, and friends, and bid them all a long
farewell. The humble writer of this intended tribute of respect to the noblest work of God, was present soon after he
breathed his last, when were assembled many of the family,
all of whom seemed to exclaim This is the deepest of our
woes, For this these tears our cheeks bedew, This is of love
the final close, Oh! God, the fondest last adieu.
Captain Tee was buried in the Cedar Grove Cemetery
in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Photo courtesy of Find A Grave
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Wanderings
of an
Aimless
Min
Just a Note
of Gratitude
By Shelby Opperman
Contributing Writer
I dont know how other counties, or even other
states stack up against St.
Marys County services,
but I think we have the best
services and offerings right
here in St. Marys County.
I look back at when I was a
young Mom of a premature infant after losing one to miscarriage
and how overwhelmed my first husband and I were. We had my
oldest son just as the early 1980s economic recession hit. And as
many of you know, our son was not only preemie, but I had him on
a State Police helicopter midway between here and Baltimore. My
husband was laid off from a wonderful job. During my pregnancy
we both had food poisoning, I had the flu, and Poison Ivy. We were
evicted from our nice starter little trailer, and moved above where
I worked at The U-Frame-It shop on Great Mills Road (or the Old
Spinning Wheel Restaurant as some may remember it). Our son
stayed at University of Maryland Hospital while I stayed at Ronald
McDonald House.
But when I got home with my sweet baby, who has since
grown into an amazing young man, do you know what got me
through those first few years? It was the kindness and care from the
St. Marys County Home Health Care nurses which in fact I still
have their names in my sons baby book: Grace OBrien and Helen
Mattingly, the Infant Stimulation (Infant Stim) program with Hester
Swales and Marilyn Mathis, and later the Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting classes which I am sure I have their names written down somewhere too. I will never be able to say how grateful
I am to all of the wonderful women and men who helped a young
family trying to cope with unforeseen circumstances. You think
your life is set with nice jobs, and me finishing my college degree
and then the economy or the world falls apart. But all those caring
individuals were there for us even when they didnt have to be. I really feel my son, had he been born somewhere else might not have
received all the extra education, and early medical care had we lived
someplace else. They not only were there for my sons needs but
were there for me too. My gratefulness extends to the St. Marys
County School system and their care for each individual child both
during and outside of school hours.
Now, nearly 32 years later, I am still happy and amazed with
all the services our county offers. I realize I am only 53 (sounds better with the only in front of it) but I am starting to take notice of the
Senior Center offerings throughout the county. I have many, many
friends utilizing the services from exercise to learning a new hobby,
craft, or art. Quite a few friends make beautiful clay pieces at the
Northern Senior Center and if you havent been there it is a magnificent building. One of my friends and I recently attended a very
informative and well-run class on tea tasting at the Garvey Senior
Center in Leonardtown with a wide age range of women attending.
The cost for the class was $3. I love tea, had a great time, and learned
a lot. According to my primary doctor years ago, middle age truly
starts at 35 or 40, so I guess I am ready for anything now. But really
my point is that our county offers all sorts of learning and fun opportunities that county residents should take advantage of and enjoy.
I am looking forward to the next class that my friend and I will
attend. Maybe they will do a coffee tasting, or cheese tasting. All I
know is that it took me a day or two to wind down from all the caffeine in the tea tasting but boy was it tasty.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann please add
a message that says Wanderings
Be Careful What You Wish For

By Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
Ive never been the jealous type, but Ill admit it: this
evening, Im feeling a little bit envious of New Yorkers,
Bostonians and whatever you call people from Nantucket
(Nantuckees? Nantuckans? Nantuckers?) and Scituate
(Scituations?). Theyre the ones in the track of the Blizzard
of 2015, while were left waiting to see if well get even a
dusting of snow.
As I write thison Monday eveningthe snow
is coming down heavily up north. By the time the storm
passes by, the cities in its track will have gotten 2 to 3 feet of
the fluffy white stuff, closing schools, making adults want
to act like children and go sledding, and sending normallysane people fleeing to grocery stores to duke it out over
bread and toilet paper. Still. Im envious. While my logical self knows that its supposed to be more fun to watch
these storms happening to someone else than it is to experience them firsthand, I have such fond memories of historic
snows over the course of my lifetime that I end up feeling
gypped when one misses us. Maybe its because theyre
relatively rare, but these major storms become a way of remembering, of marking different stages of our lives.
The first massive snowstorm I remember in great detail was in 1979 (it dumped almost 2 feet of snow on our
home, about two hours north of here). I was in high school,
and I was also in love for the first time. I got permission for
my boyfriend to come over for a visit, not mentioning to
my parents that we had come up with this plan hoping that
perhaps he would be snowed in, since he lived about twenty
miles away. The timing and the weather cooperated, and he
ended up staying with us for three days. That storm taught
me one of those essential life lessons (be careful what you
wish for, or you may surely get it). Closeness (and it was a
well-monitored closeness, I assure you: my mother was no
fool) turned out to be a mixed blessing, I discovered, when
there was no escaping it. Not surprisingly, I wasnt quite as
enamored of my boyfriend when the storm ended as I had
been three days earlier. To be fair to him, I should mention
that the feelings were mutual. The snowplows, when they
finally came, were a welcome sight to both of us.
By 1983, when the next big storm cameanother two

feet of snowI was in college at the University of Maryland. I spent half of the storm snowed in at a hospital, having a wonderful time. I worked in the ER, and since patients
couldnt get in and the staff couldnt get out, the doctors
and nurses and techs spent almost 24 hours plotting devious strategies for the snowball fights that kept breaking out
in the ambulance bays. We had improvised picnics set up
on stretchers in the hallway, and a late-night game of hideand-go-seek that was the most fun Id ever had. When I
got back to College Park, I discovered a party there, too; it
was in full-swing. The campus had closed for the first time
in almost forever, and with no classes to attend, there was
an endless procession of students hiking down to Route 1
and then turning around to roll kegs back up to the dorms,
through the snow.
The last time we had a storm approaching the one happening to the north of us right now was in February of 2010.
Snowmageddon. Who can forget? Even Southern Maryland got hammered by that one. Id been complaining that
fall that we never got a decent snowfall in Southern Maryland, and as if to prove me wrong, that was the three-peat
year. We had a huge storm just before Christmas, shutting
down the stores; another came in early February, dumping
about two feet of snow, and the third came just a few days
later. Funny: I only remember two storms, but the National
Weather Service says there were three. Maybe three storms
of that sizewith three teenagers stuck at home, unable to
get outwas a message from the past, again reminding me
to be careful what I wish for.
So perhaps Ill let go of my envy; after all, I know
most of the people in the storms path probably arent
thrilled at the blizzard conditions right now. Instead, Ill
curl up with a good book and some hot chocolateafter
all, you dont need actual snow to pretend theres a blizzard
keeping you inside. Ill let my thoughts drift back to the
snowstorms, and people and places, of the past. Its not a
bad way to spend a few hours when youre waiting in vain
for the snow to arrive.
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at
thewordtech@md.metrocast.net
The Undertakers
Daughter by Kate Mayfield
c. 2015, Gallery Books
$24.99 / $29.99 Canada 368 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
You are a chip off the old block.
Youre just like your father. Just like your mother. Cut
from the same cloth and the apple doesnt fall far from the
tree which was okay when you were a kid. Back then, you
wanted to grow up just like them anyhow.
Or not. When youre the child of a parent with an
unusual career for instance, if youre The Undertakers
Daughter you might, as did Kate Mayfield, pick another
path.
Kate Mayfield spent most of her young life surrounded by death.
Just after she was born in the late 1950s, her parents
moved the family to tiny Jubilee, Kentucky, where Mayfields father had decided to open a funeral home. There
were two funeral homes there one for Jubilees black residents and one for whites but he reasoned that there was
room for competition.
He didnt reckon on the towns Old Guard, which
closed ranks among themselves and almost stopped the
newcomer in his tracks.
Slowly, though, and with the help of one of the towns
most eccentric and forward-thinking residents, Mayfields
father was accepted in the small town and his business
thrived. He hired a few locals for help when times were
busy and, as was the norm then, he also ran one of the towns
ambulances. The family lived in an apartment above the
coffins and embalming room, Mayfields mother worked
her way into the towns social life, the Mayfield children
settled into Jubilees schools, and the dead came and went
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But Jubilee was no Mayberry.
Racism was a way of life there and,
though Mayfield says that the family maid
was sometimes her only friend, there was
an otherwise strict separation of black and
white. As time passed, life in the smalltown became a cauldron of gossip and
sniping; Mayfield was reprimanded by
teachers and taunted by schoolmates for
liking a black boy; and The Old Guard continued to plague
her father, whose secrets began to affect everyone around
him. Mayfield, a teenager by then, knew her family would
never leave Jubilee. but she couldnt wait to go.
Have you ever gotten a gift that was different and
better than you expected? Thats what happens when you
open The Undertakers Daughter.
You might think, for example, that the title indicates
a tale of living with a funeral director, but youd only be
partially correct. Author Kate Mayfield includes plenty of
funny, heartfelt, sad memories of life above death, though
she starts her book with a game of bridge and a love letter
to small town life, a lifetime ago.
And yet we see the dark spots, and the love letter
soon becomes a Dear John letter. For that, I buried myself
in this book.
While you may (rightly) see comparisons to a couple
of popular works of fiction, remember that this book is a
memoir - and a good one at that. Look for The Undertakers Daughter and youll be glad to block off your time
for it.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Move To Bring Museum Into County

was what he believed was in the countys best interests.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

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