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Miles Yu, a professor with the United State Naval Academy specializing in Asian relations, talks about Chinas current strategy.
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The Susquehanna River is the single largest source of pollution to the Chesapeake Bay, said Chip MacLeod, an attorney for the Funk and Bolton law firm representing the Clean Chesapeake Coalition.
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He can be a little intense, but hes serious about his message, Burke-Russell said. Burke-Russell added, Norquist is very personable, a great listener and believes St. Marys residents want to hear what he has to say. I look forward to talking with the people of St. Marys County, Norquist stated in a press release, and working with them to expose Martin OMalleys far left record, especially as the governor begins to ramp up his campaign for President in 2016. The dinner will be at The Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, on May 3. It will run from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets can be reserved for $80 per person, and $35 for high school and college students. The fee includes hors doeuvres and dinner, and a cash bar will be on hand. Reservations are required to attend. Contact Julie Burke-Greer at jburke@ md.metrocast.net to reserve seats or for more information. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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call to a family member for help and during that call the boat turned over on its side. All six were ejected from the boat. The other four occupants of the boat were rescued by the combined efforts of NRP, the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and the local U.S. Coast Guard detachment, Albert said. Both men had life vests but police are uncertain whether they were wearing them at the time of the boating accident. The boating party was believed to be taking part in the first day of striped bass season. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Alex Panos Staff Writer The county commissioner redistricting board has moved their deadline up to make any district realignments from Dec. 30 to Oct. 31, 2013 allowing the Board of Elections ample time to make any necessary adjustments before next years primaries. The change came when Wendy Adkins and Chris Quade, representatives of the election board, shared concerns about districts changing after candidates already filed. While candidates will be permitted to re-file in the proper district if the board makes changes, it would have made it more difficult for the election board to get all the proper paperwork completed in time. The election board asked to modify the deadline and give potential candidates time to properly file for candidacy. We better do that as quickly as possible, said Jacqueline Miller, redistricting board member. The filing deadline for candidates running for county commissioner is Feb. 25, 2014.
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sus data and limited number of polling places, the board still plans on keeping the districts simple for the public if changes are made. The redistricting board is scheduled to meet next on May 2, in room 14 of the Potomac building at 6:30 p.m. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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mals that came out of the forest. It was a great learning experience for students, she said. Children learn to reduce their consumption, reuse and recycle resources, Morris said, but radical environmental principles really arent part of the curriculum. Children are taught how to live and operate safely in and around the water when they go on special field trips, making their environmental training practical. Im not a tree hugger, but I am sensitive to the environment, Morris said. You have to be sustainable. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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military parent with our country." Our military children are a most resilient group. Our parent liaison, Karyn Timmons, works closely with our families who need help with housing, providing food for their family and other basic needs, in order to connect them with the appropriate agencies and service providers. Sixteen students receive a Snack Sac of food to take home at the end of each week to supplement their weekend nutrition. The Snack Sacs are funded by the United Way of St. Marys County and supplied by the Southern Maryland Food Bank. We also have a partnership with St. Marys Caring, where selected families receive bags of food each week during the summer. LPES is a site for the SMCPS Lunch and Learn summer meal program, where children from birth-18 years can get a free lunch and participate in fun learning activities four days per week. Children cannot be ready to learn when they are hungry or malnourished. Several years ago, our staff recognized the difficulty many of our families have in providing for their children during the holiday season. We began Cherish the Children to solicit donations of toys, books, games, bikes, food and clothing from the community to give away to families. The event has been a big success every year. Once again, the St. Marys county community has been very generous to
those less fortunate, donating about $20,000 worth of items during the past five years and supporting about 100 families per year, with WalMart providing generous support. The elementary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Program is based at LPES. The vision of STEM is to provide a continuous pathway of education through opportunity that creates STEM-literate graduates ready to accept the challenges of advanced education and the needs of tomorrows workforce. This competitive application program begins in grade 4 and continues through grade 12. STEM students are among the brightest and most academically successful students in the St. Marys County Public Schools. LPES offers a location close the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, which provides for many opportunities for students to visit the Base and for engineers and pilots to visit with students in their classrooms. STEM 4 competes annually in the International Math Olympiads putting their problem solving skills to the test against approximately 150,000 fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from all fifty states and thirty countries. Math Olympiads exposes children to challenging problems, complex mathematical puzzles, and associated rich mathematical topics. This year Andrew Ng and Kaydence Drys scored in the top ten percent of their division. STEM 5 students participated in the 2012-2013 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division and National Defense Education Program (NDEP) in-school robotics challenge. The culminating event was a Robotics Competition held at North Point High School. Thirty-six teams of fifth graders from five Charles County elementary schools and Lexington Park Elementary School were judged in four different areas at the competition: teamwork, technical interview, research project, and robotics board performance. Three STEM 5 teams tied for third place in the technical interview category, with another STEM 5 team landing first place. One STEM 5 team placed fourth overall in the competition. LPES is home to the Kung Fu Pandas band, a rock and pop band comprised of teachers and other staff members.
The Kung Fu Pandas generally perform four gigs each year for the school. The group is led by music teacher, Paul Christian and open to all staff members, regardless of skill level or instrument. The band has been known to feature anything and everything from accordion, cowbell, fiddle, and tambourine, to drums, keyboards, bass, and electric guitar. The musical repertoire is just as eclectic as the instrumentation, including some character education pieces, test-taking strategy songs, and current pop/rock hits. As a special twist, the Kung Fu Pandas like to change the original lyrics of a song to LPES-specific words and themes. The revolving cast of group members hold after-school practices for several weeks prior to a performance, and they take pride in playing and singing all the music live for the school community. The care and support of the Lexington Park Elementary staff goes far beyond the walls of our school. Our staff works diligently and facilitates community partnerships to benefit children and families so that all of our students will be ready to learn each day. Please visit our school website at www.smcps.org/school/lpes to see our staff rendition of We Are the World.
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Destruction of Property and Theft On April 17 deputies responded to South Snowhill Manor in St. Marys City for a report of a burglary. The victim reported her house was burglarized and medication was stolen. The culprit broke Newbold a lock and entered the residence. Further investigation lead to Daniel Spencer Newbold, 20 of no fixed address, as a suspect. On April 18 Newbold was located and interviewed. Newbold was subsequently charged with destruction of property and theft. (Arresting Officer Deputy Wood) Second Degree Assault and Resisting Arrest On April 18 Deputy Teague observed Allan Michael Joy, 22 of no fixed address, in Lexington Park, Maryland. A wanted check of Joy revealed an open warrant. Deputy Teague notified Joy Joy of the warrant for his arrest. Joy became belligerent. A local reporter was in the area and began photographing the encounter between Deputy Teague and Allan Joy. When Joy noticed the reporter photographing the arrest, he (Joy) began to resist arrest and assaulted Deputy Teague. Second Degree Assault
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with the officers direction. Thomas continued to yell and curse causing a disturbance. Thomas was arrested for disorderly conduct. A search incident to Thomass arrest revealed suspected marijuana on his person. Thomas was also charged with possession of marijuana. (Arresting Officer Cpl. Connelly) Second Degree Assault On April 18, 2013 Deputy Potter responded to a residence on White Elm Court in California, Maryland for a report of an assault. InvestigaErdolino tion revealed Brian Stephen Erdolino 37 of California, Maryland was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim. The verbal dispute escalated into a physical assault when Erdolino pushed and scratched the victim. Erdolino was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. (Arresting Officer Deputy Shomper) Alcohol Intoxication, Endangerment, Disorderly Conduct On April 19 deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Great Mills Road and Tri-Community Way in Lexington Park, Moore Maryland. Investigation revealed Ashley Marie Moore 28 of Lexington Park, Maryland, the pedestrian involved in the collision, was extremely intoxicated. Moore walked into the roadway in front of a vehicle causing a collision. Moore refused medical treatment. Moore was so intoxicated she did not remember being involved in a collision. Due to her extreme level of intoxication she was deemed a danger. She was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and alcohol intoxication causing a danger to herself and/or others. (Arresting Officer Dfc. Ruest) Destruction of Property On April 19 deputies responded to a beauty salon in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of a destruction of property. Investigation revealed Robert Lorenzo Lemuel W. Brooks, 20 of Lexington Park, Maryland entered the salon and became involved in a verbal dispute with the employees. Brooks was asked to leave the business. As he exited the business he punched the window causing the glass to break. Brooks injured his arm and was transported to the hospital by a friend. Deputies responded to the hospital and contacted Brooks. After receiving treatment Brooks was arrested and charged with destruction of property. (Arresting Officer Deputy Beasley) Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance On April 20 deputies conducted a premise check Medleys Neck Lane in Leonardtown, Maryland. Evans Deputies located an active bon fire. As deputies approached people and vehicles scattered. Three occupied vehicle relocated in the parking lot of nearby Catholic Church which was closed. As deputies approached the Cunningham group of vehicles they could smell a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicles. A canine scan was conducted and the canine alerted on vehicles. A probable cause search on vehicles located suspected marijuana and a clear capsule containing a white powdery substance and a smoking device. Kevin Michael Evans, 19 of Piney Point, Maryland and Charles Edwin Cunningham 19 of Tall Timbers, Maryland were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. (Arresting Officer Deputy Snyder) Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing On April 21 deputies responded to the Donut Connection in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of a trespasser. Investigation revealed Timothy Lee Barnes, 50 of no fixed address, was Barnes extremely intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Barnes was asked to leave the business several times but refused. Deputies ordered Barnes to leave. He refused, was arrested and charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct. (Arresting Officer Deputy Shomper) Second Degree Assault On April 21 deputies responded to a Lexwood Court in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of a missing person. The victim, a mentally Otto disabled 17-year-old male, had been missing for several hours. The victim was located and observed walking down the road. As deputies approached the victim they observed John Eugene Otto, 18 of Lexington Park, Maryland punch the victim several times. Otto was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. (Arresting Officer Deputy Tirpak)
Joy then attempted to assault the reporter. After a brief struggle Joy was subdued and handcuffed. Joy was charged with second degree assault and resisting arrest. (Arresting Officer Deputy Teague)
On April 18 Deputy Potter responded to a residence on Park Pines Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland for a report of an assault. InvesPhillips tigation revealed Blair Kelly Phillips, 19 of Lexington Park, Maryland was engaged in a verbal dispute with the victim. The verbal dispute escalated into a physical assault when Phillips grabbed and kicked the victim. Phillips was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. (Arresting Officer Deputy Potter) Disorderly, Possession On April 19 deputies responded to a disturbance on Fox Chase Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland. Upon arrival deputies made contact Thomas with several individuals arguing in the roadway. Deputies instructed the individuals to stop arguing and leave the area. Everyone except Larry Matthew Thomas 29 of Lexington Park, Maryland complied
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Detectives observed a drug transaction in the parking lot of a Charlotte Hall business. The suspects were identified as Haden Kirk Moyer, 21 of Charlotte Hall, and Taylor Steven Sargent, 21 of Schnecksville, Pa. Sargent was observed giving money to Moyer before he began to use the oxycodone he had just purchased. Recovered items inMoyer cluded 15 oxycodone tablets, 17 alprazolam tablets, syringes, spoons, cellular phones and cash. Both parties were charged with the drug offenses and additional charges are pending a States Attorneys Office review. Christopher Aloysius Guy aka Shifty, 28 of Mechanicsville, was Sargent indicted and charged with numerous counts of theft, burglary, conspiracy and drug possession charges stemming from two burglaries of a Mechanicsville pharmacy. He was being held on the additional Otto charges without bond. Steven Michael Otto, 28 of Guy Hollywood, Md., was indicted and charged with possession of oxycodone with the intent to distribute. He is currently incarcerated on unrelated drug charges. Calverio Terrill Somerville, 24 of Leonardtown, was identified as a distributor of cocaine. Somerville Vice Narcotics detectives made several undercover purchases of cocaine from Somerville and he was subsequently indicted and arrested. Jason Michael Reintzell, 35 of Lexington Park, was served an indictment for reckless endangerment and distribution of heroin. The charges are a result of an investigation into a recent heroin overdose.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Kicks for Heroes, a local kickball tournament, is raising funds to benefit two wounded soldiers who served overseas in the War on Terror. All proceeds from the tournament will go to the continual recovery efforts of Jeffrey Shonk and DeShawn Kitrell, both local veterans convalescing from their injuries. Kitrell was wounded after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED). He was on a patrol as an infantryman with the U.S. Armys 3rd Infantry Division in Khenjakak, Afghanistan back in September 2012. His parents, James and Tamara Kitrell, say their son spends his time between St. Marys County and physical therapy at Walter Reed Army Hospital. They praised what community organizations have done to support their son, who despite the loss of his leg, still en-
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joys sports like skiing and is training for a triathlon in Texas. So far the organizations that have helped our son have been outstanding, James said. But the prayers are the biggest thing that have helped him get through the most. Chris Pulliam, one of the organizers of the event, said he planned on 10 kickball teams playing, but the tournament has grown. Weve got 24 teams playing, Pulliam said. All the proceeds go to these guys. Jeffrey Shonk, another wounded veteran, will benefit from the tournament as
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over the dam, she said, because it lay at the mouth of the bay. Whats coming down from the Conowingo dam is not really affecting the water ways around St. Marys County, McGee said. Theres no reason not to move forward with these plans. County Commissioner Todd Morgan, a frequent critic of Gov. Martin OMalleys administration, said this time he believed OMalley would focus on the issue of the Susquehanna River and the dam as part of the pollution problem. He also said that commissioners here had not yet discussed whether to join the Clean Chesapeake Coalition. He said he was unsure of the overall benefits it would provide, since much of
the process was already in law. I dont see a great advantage wed basically be paying a law firm to monitor developments, Morgan said. I think the governor is trying to do something but the WIPs put an undue burden on the tax payers of St. Marys County. Local estimates show that the costs of implementing the WIP locally could cost $200 million, or nearly all the countys yearly operating budget. But I think its going to cost us more than $200 million, Morgan lamented. Theyre going to shove it down on us. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Marylands new gun law originated by the governor Martin OMalley is unconstitutional and should be recognized as such. First of all, many gun owners are former and retired military. As such, they probably have more time in gun handling and on range practice than most of the instructors involved in this so-called classroom training! To be fingerprinted is an invasion of privacy and is positive identification of all gun owners. The second amendment clearly states gun ownership is for the militia. It is intended that way to prevent the government from being capable of taking control over the citizens. Gun ownership is a private matter and should not be a matter of public record. Criminals can use this information to determine which homes it may be safe to invade. Although the Maryland government officials may think they have done something positive, the criminal element is laughing at the stupidity of such a law! They are saying, thanks for the information.
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As far as limiting the number of rounds to be held in a clip is another sign of ignorance. Most experienced shooters can reload 8 clips in a matter of seconds. Taping together clips involved simply stitching ends. This method was utilized by many military personnel in combat. The type of gun and magazine clips purchased by a citizen should be one of choice, not one dictated by law. In summary, the new Maryland law is not only unconstitutional; it demonstrated just how much stupidity is in the non-firearm community. You will fine that the majority of gun owners will not comply with this new law and God have pity on the officials who try to seize firearms from owners! Almost every gun owner I have talked with used the same statement made by Rex Harrison, The only way you gill take my gun is out of my cold dead hand! Tom Julien Charlotte Hall
The St. Marys County Public School System recognizes that April is Autism Awareness Month. While April 2 has been designated as World Autism Awareness Day, the entire month of April is a time to focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. According to Autism Speaks, a worldwide organization that promotes research and awareness, Autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. St. Marys County Public Schools (SMCPS) is fully committed to supporting students, families, and staff with the goal of improving the outcomes and lives of children and young adults with Autism. Currently there are 160 students with a disability of autism in St. Marys County Public Schools. The St. Marys County Public Schools Department of Special Education has established and expanded a comprehensive framework of supports within the public schools. The Autism Support Team consists of a Supervisor of Special Education, an Instructional Resource Teacher for Autism Spectrum Disorders, and two full-time Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). All members of the team hold advanced, post-graduate certifications in the areas of Autism and Behavior. This team is responsible for establishing and implementing programs within the framework of support. All supports use evidence-based practices and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In addition to the Autism Support Team, students and families are supported each and every day by teachers, therapists, psychologists, administrators, instructional assistants, and other instructional support staff within the schools. Under the supervision and support of the Autism Support Team, a cadre of trained ABA Providers, works daily with students in school and home settings to further implement ABA strategies. Specialized classes have been established for students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels to meet complex student needs. According to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, ABA is an applied science in which professionals in applied behavior analysis engage in the specific and comprehensive use of principles of learning, in order to address behavioral needs of widely varying individuals in di-
verse settings. These principals are applied in school and home settings to teach new skills, to improve social interactions, and to help children become independent and successful. Families have available to them a comprehensive system of assessment and evaluation by a highly qualified team of experts within SMCPS. Children are assessed with the most up-to-date procedures and tools and within multiple settings. This critical information is shared with families as part of the Special Education process. Parent and staff training are critical to the success of all students. The Department of Special Education maintains a list of resources and interactive tools through the Department of Special Education webpage. Professional development is ongoing in our schools. Staff meets with specialists to plan for instruction, to train in specific skills, to raise awareness, to assist with behavior, and to model teaching techniques. Autism Support Team members meet with families to help them carry over the success in school and to help their children with independence and challenges in the home and community. Teachers, parents, and community members can create an account through the AIM site and complete research-based modules that cover all areas of instruction and support related to Autism. Families can learn about community supports such as the Maryland Autism Waiver and the DoD Tricare Support model. There is a school and community Toolkit that can be accessed through the Autism Speaks site. Most recently, the Department of Special Education has made available to staff and families the tools in Autism Pro, a web-based program and partners with the Partners for Success and the Citizens Advisory Committee for Special Education to provide informational workshops in the evenings. St. Marys County Public Schools wants the community to know that a child who may have an Autism Spectrum Disorder is first and foremost an individual and unique child. Our staff works each and every day to nurture the individual child and to help their families and schools do the same. Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@ countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following weeks edition.
Brenda Dodd, 67
Brenda Ann Gardiner Dodd, 67, of La Plata, died April 16, at her residence. Born Nov. 16, 1945 in Leonardtown, she was the daughter of the late Adrian Posey Jimmy Gardiner Jr. and Louise Weedie Parlett Gardiner. Brenda is survived by her husband, Dennis Keith Dodd, whom she married on Aug. 22, 1987 in La Plata; children Tammy Ann (Tom) Robinson of Ellicott City, Md., John Adrian (Tracey) Molvin of Welcome, Md., Melissa Louise (Mike) Readmond of Mechanicsville, Dawn Elizabeth (Tony) Cave of Charlotte Hall, Stephanie Lynn (Steve) Possehl of White Plains, and Angela Marie Chaney of Annapolis; siblings Josephine L. Hill of Baltimore, Md., Donna M. (Paul) Haigley of Annapolis, Md., Steven J. (Debbie) Gardiner of Marydel, Md., Michael K. (Brenda) Gardiner of Clements, Md., Debbie L. (Ronald) Friedrich of La Plata, Md.; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother, Lonnie A. Gardiner Sr. Brenda graduated from St. Marys Catholic High school in Annapolis, Md. in 1963. She was a homemaker. The family received friends on April 18 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown. A funeral service was held on April 19 in the Funeral Home chapel with Father John Mattingly (a very good family friend) officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown,
Md. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Gardiner, Jeff Gardiner, Chris Friedrich, Jamie Friedrich, Eric Gardiner, and M. Kevin Gardiner Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County, 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603.
Marlene Johnson, 79
Marlene Lucrecia Johnson, 79, of California, Md. died April 1 at Baltimore Washington Hospital in Glen Burnie, Md. She was born Oct. 15, 1933, at Freedmens Hospital in Washington, D.C. to the late John Walter Malloy and Elsie Mae Dodson Brown. Marlene attended Charles E. Young Elementary School, Browne Junior High School, and graduated in 1952 from Cardoza Senior High School. Marlene aspired to be an opera singer, taking both piano and singing lessons. During the 1950s, she sang in jazz clubs in New York. On June 20, 1959, she married her beloved husband, Martin Luther McKinzie Johnson in Washington, D.C. Together they celebrated 53 wonderful years of marriage. In 1974 she accepted employment with the Navy Exchange Service Command and became a retail sales supervisor until her retirement in 1998. Her hobbies included playing bingo, bowling, and singing. An avid baseball fan, she enjoyed cheering for her favorite team, the Atlanta Braves. Most of all she
loved to travel, frequently visiting Europe and loved ones in Paderborn, Germany. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her children, Karen Renee Stevens of Lexington Park, Md., Diana Lynn Scott (Arthur) of Waldorf, Md., Martin Mckenzie Johnson II of Millersville, Md., and Norval Johnson (Sharon) of Bowie, Md.; her siblings, Zelda Butler of Landover, Md., Shirley Robinson of Washington, D.C., Elsa Malloy of Landover, Md., and Donnajean Coates of Capital Heights, Md.; her grandchildren, Curtiss Lee Stevens, David R. Stevens, Andrea D. Romar, Martin M. Johnson III, Nora Skye Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Donavan Stevens, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Kristi Malloy and her brothers, Kenneth Brown and Norval Malloy. Family received friends for Marlenes Life Celebration on April 22 with a prayer service by Reverend Joe Orlando. A graveside service was held on April 23 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Constance Schwab, 82
Constance Panthen Schwab, 82, of Piney Point, Md. died April 17 at MedStar St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. She was born May 23, 1930, in New York, N.Y. to the late Karl Albert Panthen and Constance Mildred Craigie. Constance graduated from Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She moved to St. Marys County in 1975 from La Plata, Md. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a special education social worker for Planned Parenthood of Maryland. She greatly enjoyed helping people. She was an avid reader. She especially loved being outside soaking up the sunshine. She loved to swim, go to the beach, and take cruises. She also enjoyed playing bridge and being with her friends. She was very social and never met a stranger. However, her greatest pride and joy was her granddaughters. She made many trips to visit them in Calif. Constance is survived by her husband, Walter Snowden Schwab, of La Plata, Md.; her children, Laura Blumer (Ray) of San Clemente, Calif. and Steven Scwab (Barbara Peck) of La Plata, Md.; her brother, Karl Pathen (Barrie) of Yonkers, N.Y.; her granddaughters, Dana Blumer, Victoria Blumer, and Rachel Constance Blumer, all of San Clemente, Calif.; and her long time friend, Larry Proctor. She is preceded in death by her parents. Family received friends on April 20 with a prayer service by Deacon George LHeureux at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown. A graveside service was held on April 21 at Mount Rest Cemetery in La Plata, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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Tom Suter, 88
Joseph Edward Tom Suter, son of the late Joseph T. Suter and Mable Gray Suter, was born on Feb. 17, 1925 in Oakville, Md. He entered into eternal life on April 15. Joseph was educated in the public school system in St. Marys County Maryland. He served in the U. S. Navy during World II. His life trade was an auto mechanic. He and his father had their own business, Suter and Son, which was later sold when he retired from the business. He, also, was a logger which he did in the summer months. He loved to spend time with all his children. He loved to fish and passed that passion down to his sons and some of his daughters. He loved to cook and, also, shared that passion with some of his children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mable Suter; his sons, Earl and John Phillip (infant) and daughter, Delores. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Myrna Suter; his sister, Jean Wright; his daughters, Gladys June (James), Dorothy Horton-Brown (Jay), Diane Jewettetahoosuter (Teeco), Mable (Tammy) Anderson, Margaret (MC) Forrest (Bert, Sr.), Joan (Barbara) Barnes (Chester), Rose (Ronnie) Barnes (Colbert III), Virginia (Poodie) Young, Monica (Teelee) Biscoe (Wayne), Emma (Cece) Young (Chase), Brenda (Girl) Butler (William); his sons, James (Jimmy) Suter, Joseph (Timmy) Young (Mary), William (Billy)Young (Josephine), David Young, John (Pot) Young (Varella), Bryant Young, Colvin (Coco) Young, Sr., Keith Young (Denise), 61 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, Dolores Suter-Witcher (ex-wife) and very special friends, Mary Agnes Young and Iva Shupe and best friend, Tyrone Holton. Family united with friends on April 20 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home. Interment was private.
Jellissa and Nathan Bush, both of Great Mills, Md. and God parents, Mary R. Holt, ofGreat Mills, Md.and Craig L. Holt, of Waldorf. Md. Family united with friends on April 24 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown. Arrangements by BriscoeTonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville.
Rosie Thomas
Rose Theresa Rosie Thomas was born on June 25, 1929, to the late Margaret Cecelia Neale-Wilson and William Dent Wilson Sr. Rose was born and raised in St Marys County and attend St. Marys County Public Schools. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life Philip Thomas on Oct. 26, 1947. Rose was a devoted wife of 65 years to her husband Philip Thomas. Rose loved her husband dearly and they were truly joined together as one. From their union 11 children were born: Louis Alfred (Lisa), Ralph Ignatius, Helen Theresa Smith, Bernard Wade (Anita), Michael Sylvester, Doris Marie Eaton (Thomas), Calvert Eugene, Clara Louise Woodson (David) and the late John Philip, William Henry and Douglas Xavier and a special goddaughter Sheila Thomas-Wright. Rose was a devoted and devoted Catholic and attended Our Lady of the Wayside Church in Chaptico. She always prayed the rosary and watched mass when she was not able to physically be at church. On those particular Sundays, Reverend Jerry Gamrot and Charles Carter would visit with her and serve her the body of Christ. She participated in the Annual Our Lady of the Wayside Church festivals in which she donated vegetables from her garden and meats from the farm that she prepared and served to the guests. She worked alongside of her husband on the farm. When Philip worked away from the farm, Rose ran the farm better than any person could. She did not skip a beat. Philip would come home from work and say, how did you get all that tobacco cut down and put in the barn or whatever the amazement was for that day. He was truly amazed by her talents. Not only was Rose the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the farm but she was the CEO of the household as well. Her days were long but to her they were days filled with things that had to be done. She would getup 4 a.m., make the fire to warm the house and fix Philips lunch and get him off to work then get the children up and feed them breakfast and saw to it that they fed the farm animals before going to school. She would then start to prepare lunch and dinner. She would place the huge pots on the wood burning stove to slow cook while she did other chores and by lunch time the food would be ready to eat. Then she made sure the children coming home from school completed their homework before they worked the farm. In addition to working the farm, she would grow the best vegetable and rose gardens. She was known for her stuffed hams, canning of vegetables and preserving of fruits in which she shared with friends and family as far away as Balti-
more. Her day did not end until 10 p.m. Rose also worked at various restaurants throughout her career. What a woman! She is survived by 12 grandchildren Angela Woodson Agee, Nicola Bush, Jonathan Thomas, Frazier Smith (Quiona), Michael Herbert, April Jones, Shannon Thomas, Keyishia Baker (Zackery), Brittany Woodson, David Woodson Jr., Davon Eaton and Taryn Eaton; 15 greatgrandchildren Jalisa Thomas, Aquera and Anika Agee, NeKiaya Barnes, Demetrius Thomas, Jamauri Lovett, Deon Jones, Keon Smith, Kiara Smith, Graylin Walker, Alonte Dodds, Nahlia Baker and Dominic Xavier Gonzalez and the late John Philip Thomas Jr. and Ralph Ignatius Thomas Jr. She is also survived by two sisters and two brother in-laws Christine Chavis (Wesley) and Helen Thomas (Nathaniel) and a host of nieces and nephews and family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Bernard Wilson Sr., Joseph Wilson, William Wilson Jr., Aloysius Wilson, Mary Feazell, Pearl Holton, Margaret Thompson, Doris Briscoe and Lucille Makle. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico.
John T. Dent, 62
John T. Dent, 62, of Great Mills, died peacefully, on April 20 in his home. Born on March 16, 1951, in Montgomery, he was the son of the late Elmer F. Dent Sr., and Joan Marie Wilson Dent. John married the love of his life Kathie L. Henry Dent on May 11, 1974. John is also survived by his children; Kay Marie Dent Bennett, Betsy Ann Dent, and Crystal Lynn Dent Grimes, eight grandchildren; Tiffany Nicole, Megan Elizabeth, Emily Renee, Lillian Renee, Mackenzie Grace, Steven Tyler, Arthur Robert, and Erik Andrew, and 1 great grandson Nathan Preston. John is also survived by his siblings; Elmer F. Dent Jr. of Providence, R.I., Catherine B. Dent Behanna of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Teresa D. Dent Gibson of Conway, S.C., and Cora Irene Dent Hart of Pueblo, Colo. In addition, John had numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Francine M. Deinlein, two nephews, and one niece. John received his education in the Charles County School system. His lifes work was carpentry, construction, and he was a perfectionist to always doing the job well. Johns passion was the great outdoors, and he was an avid fisherman. He could always be found on the water fishing, crabbing, and harvesting oysters, he would be in his element. John adored, and loved his family always putting them first in his life. The family received friends on April 23 in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown. A funeral service was held on April 24 in the Lexington Park Baptist Church Lexington Park with Pastor Mark Garrett officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown.
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Blue Crabs continue Wing & Beer Thursday Night, presented by Fosters Grille for a $27 value. Dont forget to stay for the Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza post-game to really get you in the mood! No. 3 Wednesday, April 24 Opening Night With Special Guest Al The Bee Bumbry, Magnet Schedule Giveaway, Season Ticket Holder Wednesday, Post-Game Fireworks Presented by Wawa: Were bringing classic back to Opening Day as Southern Maryland finally opens the gates to fans for the first time at Regency Furniture Stadium this season in a traditional baseball atmosphere. The first 1,000 fans will be welcomed back to the ballpark as theyre handed a magnet schedule presented by Community Bank of Tri County. The festivities will continue from there with local entertainment featured throughout the game and a special appearance by Orioles alumni, Al The Bee Bumbry. Its also a chance for season ticket holders to get the perks of being a valued team supporter as part of Season Ticket Holder Wednesday Night. Dont forget, well have post-game fireworks too, because it isnt baseball if there are no fireworks! No. 2 Tuesday, July 9 SPECIAL EVENT, All-Star Celebration Featuring Circurious: Beginning on Tuesday, July 9, fans will be able to kick-off 48 hours of non-stop fun at Regency Furniture Stadium with the live show Circurious appearing on a giant stage set-up in the infield of the ballpark. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a festive atmosphere complete with food, acts, and strolling performers. In addi-
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Starting your own business? The Small Business Administration will conduct a free workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Lexington Park library tomorrow. They will provide information on the variety of services available to meet start-up needs including finding a business counselor, applying for financing, credit, and developing a business plan. Family movie to be shown at Leonardtown The G-rated film about Garden Gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet who are in love but are caught up in a feud between the red-hat and blue-hat families will be shown tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Leonardtown library. Snacks will be provided. Hands-on fun planned for parents and kids Parents can enjoy hands-on activities with their children at the Read. Learn. Grow. programs scheduled at each branch: May 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Lexington Park branch, May 14 at 5 p.m. at Leonardtown branch and May 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Charlotte Hall branch.. The activities will focus on making books fun. Adults can sharpen computer and job skills Leonardtown branch will offer a basic Excel class on May 2 at 5:30 p.m. Adults will need basic computer skills to register. Lexington Park branch will offer introductory computer classes to computers, Windows, Internet and email on Tuesdays during May at 2 p.m. Registration is required. Adults can learn the basics of getting digital photos off their cameras plus basic photo editing techniques at a class on May 7 at Lexington Park branch. The class starts at 5:30 p.m. and registration is required. Job seekers can get assistance with job search related issues such as resumes and online applications at the Job Seeker Workshop scheduled at Leonardtown branch on May 6 at 2 p.m. Adults are asked to register. Learn new skills at Mayker Mondays Lexington Park branch will be conducting Mayker Mondays each Monday in May. These are part of the Maker Movement that is emerging across the country to promote DIY in a community setting, and to promote the sharing of talents, skills and equipment. Staff and volunteers will be conducting these two-hour sessions and sharing the following talents and skills: Making a Quilt on May 6 at 2 p.m.; Making Recycled Crafts on May 6 at 5 p.m.; Making Jewelry on May 13 at 10 a.m.; Making a Move (Chess) on May 13 at 4 p.m.; Making a Stitch on May 20 at 10 a.m. and Making Music on May 20 at 4 p.m.
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Erica Popp, front, Allie Pitzer, Alexis Jamieson ride Waffle, the newest edition to Helpful Hooves.
Helpful Hooves new arrival "Waffle," a gentile giant arrived at St. Clair Farm April, 14 just in time for their spring picnic. The new horse was donated courtesy of Christoper Chewning and his wife Maryann.
Esperanza Middle school will put on Cinderella the play, Apr 24, 25, and 26th starting at 6:30.
Photos By Frank Marquart Midshipmen at Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy had the opportunity participate in a four-day training exercise at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. They were able to immerse themselves into the daily lives of a Marine Corps recruit. Activities included repelling, the obstacle course and PT and marching sessions. Leonard Hall is located in Leonardtown and educates students in grades 6 through 12. Find out more about the school at www.lhjna.com.
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Experts Explain Chinas Maritime Strategy
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Experts on geopolitical strategy and Chinas reemergence as a world power converged on St. Marys College of Maryland to discuss the nations intentions are in the South China Sea and what it means for its neighbors and the United States. The United States has recently formulated new policy putting more emphasis on its economic and strategic interests in Asia and the Pacific Ocean, which means more naPhoto by Guy Leonard val involvement and possible Miles Yu, a professor with the United State Naval Academy specializing in Asian relations, talks about Chinas current strategy. confrontation with China. The conference was as well, any unilateral exploitation of those hosted by the college and sponsored by The resources by neighbors in its claimed waters Patuxent Partnership and the colleges Center can result in a harsh response, to the point of for the Study of Democracy. using low-level military force, they said. Miles Yu, a professor with the United Christopher Yung, a researcher with the State Naval Academy specializing in Asian Institute for National Strategic Studies, said relations, said China has up until recently as Chinas position in the global economy focused its military development on ground and political spectrum grows so does its forces and the eventual retaking of Taiwan. range of tools in dealing with territorial disBut now it is modernizing its military and putes between itself and its neighbors. focusing on the South China Sea, a critical China often uses legal, diplomatic, strategic area known for its trade routes. administrative and military, and paraThis is aimed at becoming a modern na- military resources to gain the upper tion and ensuring that the United States is not hand in disputes in the South China Sea. the only global power. Its not above using all those tactics to delay Some high ranking officials in the Peo- and obfuscate the situation in negotiations to ples Liberation Army, the main military arm buy time to strengthen its position. of the Peoples Republic of China, advocate Right now the dialogue is a lot of pointcontaining the United States because they ing fingers and trying to find out who did view it as morally bankrupt and too aggres- what first, Yung said. sive to lead the world. China wants to save the world, thats guyleonard@countytimes.net very popular thinking within the PLA, Yu said. He further stated the idea of containing the U.S. much the way it did to the Soviet Union in the Cold War -- was more existential than publicly professed in the Chinese military. China is avoiding expanding its sphere of influence where the U.S. is strong, Yu said. Instead it is seeking footholds in Central Asia and Africa. Heidi Holz and Brad Daniels, analysts with the strategic think tank CNA, said that while the United States wants to look at the South China Sea and the East China Sea as part of the global commons for resources exploration and trade routes, China itself seems committed to enforcing sovereignty over the area as it has claimed it for its own. China is open to joint exploration of resources and fishing areas with regional neighbors like Vietnam and the Philippines but it must benefit them
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Thursday, April 25
Forrest Center Fundraiser with the Blue Crabs The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center is asking for the communitys support for their Blue Crabs baseball fundraiser. The Forrest Center is working with the team to help raise funds for the schools programs and student organizations, such as SkillsUSA, FFA and Robotics. Several of the student organizations are trying to raise money to send students to state and national competition. You can support the fundraiser by buying tickets to attend the game which takes place at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013. Ticket prices are $13. Half the cost of each ticket purchased will be donated to the Forrest Centers programs and student organizations. Tickets must be purchased through the Blue Crabs website. Simply go to this page: www.somdbluecrabs.com/ fundraising_partners.cfm. Next, youll find the Forrest Center logo. The school is listed as James Forrest Career and Tech. Then click on Buy Tickets. Finally, enter the code and then the password, bulldogs. Post-game fireworks will be presented to help wrap up the evening. For more information, contact the Forrest Center at 301-475-0242 or e-mail Theo Cramer at tlcramer@smcps.org or Eric Millham at epmillham@smcps.org. Big Information Night to Learn About Graduation Opportunities Great Mills High School Auditorium, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Please join the NAACP and Great Mills High School at their Big Information Night to learn more about Graduation Opportunities. Hear Great Mills High School staff, Central Office Administration, and community representatives present the resources that are available to help students graduate from high school and gear up for college and career readiness. Come early to play BINGO for door prizes and visit information tables. For more information, please contact Great Mills High School at 301-863-4001 or NAACP at 3014-8622296 or www.stmarysnaacp.org. Calvertpalooza HSMC Visitor Center Auditorium, 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Marys City, 7p.m. Get the inside scoop on the Calvert House site at Historic St. Marys Citys annual Archaeology Month Lectures. Find out about artifacts found and discover archaeological revelations about the building, its evolution, and its role in Marylands fledgling government. Chief Archaeologist Tim Riordan, Ph.D. will summarize current research on the house and its grounds. Doctoral candidate Wes Willoughby will explore archaeological evidence that traces the evolution of the elite manor house to public inn to the first official state house of the colony. Silas Hurry, HSMC lab director and curator of collections, and Archaeologist Don Winter will share information about the intriguing
array of artifacts recovered and examine what they tell us of those who lived and visited the site.The illustrated lectures are free and open to the public. Historic St. Marys City is a museum of living history and archaeology on the site of Marylands first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800SMC-1634, orinfo@stmaryscity.org
Friday, April 26
Open Mic Night Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico, 7:30 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun Coffee House will sponsor an Open Mic night. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you havent been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. The admission fee for this event is only $5 and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at garner@wildblue.net or call John at 301-904-4987. Visit www.smtmd. org for directions and more information. Callaway Baptist Church Revival Callaway Baptist Church, 20960 point lookout road Callaway, 6 p.m. Callaway Baptist Church would like to invite you to a revival. The theme is for the love of god evangelist. A dinner will be followed by Minister Wayne Himes, continued with dessert.
beautiful St. Marys City. The 1st Annual BAYCSS Walk, Run, and Roll is a unique event for every fitness level and for people with disabilities alike. There are three courses for you to choose from: whether you would prefer a leisurely stroll in beautiful wooded surroundings, challenge yourself on the 5K course, or roll with the aid of a wheelchair or smaller wheeled modes of transportation like rollerblades, roller skates, or scooters. The starting point is the Old Statehouse in Historic St. Marys City. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. and the event starts at 8 a.m. Come early and enjoy a light runners breakfast provided by Panera Bread and Bob Evans before the event. The cost is $20 for advance registration and $25 for registration on the day of the event. Children 12 and under enter free. There will also be drawings for great prizes and gifts. You must be a paid, registered participant and present to win. For more information or to register for the event, visit the event website at www.baycss.org/ walk.html. Public Forum on Help Save the Planet Meeting room of the Leonardtown Library, 2 pm Join the League of Women Voters of St. Marys County for a free and open to the public presentation by Tricia A. Dunlap, attorney. The program will focus on what you can do to make changes in the environment and discuss what companies are doing and how they are changing. There will be time for questions and answers. Open Blues Jam 41566 Medleys Neck Rd., Leonardtown, 8 p.m. Wolfs open blues jam, hosted by Still Standing. Featuring Mike Westcott (winner of three Rockville Guitar Center competitions), Tom Maxwell, 15 year old sensation Aidan Brody, and more at Fat Boys Country Store. All styles of electric blues welcome. Drum kit provided. Amps provided, or you can bring your own. Bring your instrumentwww.fatboyscountrystore.com, www.wolfsmusicweekly.com, or www.facebook.com/wolfsmusicweekly
Saturday, April 27
Leonardtown High Car Wash 40804 Merchants Lane,Leonardtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Your 2012 County Champs are washing cars for donations. Leonardtown High Schoolfootball team is holding a car wash. This fundraising event will be held at the Wendys in Leonardtown adjacent to the True Value Hardware Store. The Leonardtown football players will wash your vehicle for a donation. All donations will go towards team travel expenses, training, and equipment. Let us wash the pollen away! Father Andrew White Spring Social and Auction Father Andrew White School, 7 p.m. Father Andrew White School will host its 5th Annual Spring Social & Auction, Journey Into Outer Space. Tickets are $25 per person and include beer, wine, sodas, and appetizers. Entertainment will be by DJ Scram, Marc Shubrooks. The highlight of the Spring Social is the live and silent auction. Tickets are $30 after April 23. Attendees must be 21 or older. For more information, contact Kathy Bell, Spring Social Chairman, at 301-475-3766 or at bellk@md/metrocast.net. First Annual BAYCSS Walk, Run, and Roll 18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Marys City, 7 a.m. Gather your family and friends and join us for a fun, one-of-a-kind event in
Sunday, April 28
Family Fun Day Mechanicsville Moose Lodge, 27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join The Hot Steppers-Taking Steps for a Cure for a day of face painting, Magic Man: Reggie Rice, vendors, food and refreshments, Southern Maryland SuperHeros, moon bounce, and raffles. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and free for children 5 and under. All donations go to Relay For Life. Guest artists include: Sam Grow Band, Juke Box Thieves and Justin Myles.
Tuesday, April 30
Green Card Class St. Marys Agricultural Service Center conference Room, Suite C, 26737 Radio Station Way, Leonardtown, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The St. Marys Soil Conservation District will sponsor the Responsible Personnel Certification for Erosion and Sediment
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control Green Card Class. State law requires that any responsible personnel involved in grading or other soil disturbing activities be knowledgeable about erosion and sediment control principles, specifications and implementation, as well as, to have a certificate of attendance at a Maryland Department of the Environments (MDE) approved training program (Green Card Class). The cost is $50 per person, payable to St. Marys SCD. Registration Deadline is April 25. For questions, contact Haley Carter 301-475-8402 ext 3 Haley.Carter@stmarysscd.com www.stmarysscd.com 2013-2014 Sabres Travel Tryouts Capital Clubhouse, 3033 Waldorf Market Pl., Waldorf, 6:45 a.m. Tryouts for Southern Maryland Sabres Travel Ice Hockey Teams will be held at the Capital Clubhouse Tuesday 4/30/2013 through Tuesday 5/7/13. Players should attend both sessions. Tryout Fee is $50. (If selected for a Sabres travel team, or if registered on a rec team, tryout fee will be applied to the 2013-2014 season fees.) Online registration will be coming in April. USA Hockey Registration required.
7:30 p.m. CSMs Night of Engineering is an opportunity for students and parents to get information about the colleges mechanical engineering partnership with the University of Marylands A. James Clark School of Engineering and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in St. Marys County. The partnership includes scholarships, internships, transfer for bachelors degree and full-time permanent employment with NAWCAD/Department of Defense following graduation. To register for event, contact CSM Pre-Engineering Coordinator Shadei Jones at 301-934-7747 or sjones3@csmd.edu
Tall Timbers 2nd District Optimist Club is sponsoring a Spring Dine and Dance. The cost of admission is $60 for an advance couple, $35 for advance single and $40 at the door. Early Bird Reserved Tables are only available until April 19. A table for eight people costs $280. The menu consists of a buffet dinner: Beef, Hawaiian Chicken and fried shrimp. As entertainment, the Wanderers band will perform. A process of the proceeds will go to Hospice for Kids. There will be raffles and a cash bar. Featured Artist Craft Guild Shop, 26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, 4 to 8 p.m. Our featured artist is George McWilliams, born and raised locally, and now living in West Virginia. Georges art exhibit includes landscape and maritime pieces and will make a wonderful addition to your art collection. There will be framed works in the Ship as well as unframed pieces to purchase. He will also spend some time at the Shops Spring Porch Party on Saturday, May 4. His artwork will be available in the Shop until May 5. For more information, call 301-9971644 or visit www.craftguildshop.com. Lincoln Reagan Dinner The Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Join the St. Marys County Republican Party for the Lincoln Reagan dinner for a very special event with our featured speaker Grover Norquist. Norquist is the founder
and president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), promoter of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Author of Rock the House; Leave Us Alone- Getting the Governments Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, and Our Lives. And Co-Author of Debacle: Obamas War on Jobs and Growth and What We Can Do Now to Regain Our Future. Grover Norquist will be signing as well! Tables of eight, $60 per person, $35 for high school/ college students. Hors doeuvres and dinner included (cash bar). Reservations required. Reserve seats before April 26 by contacting Julie Burk-Greer at: jburk@md.metrocast. net. Send payment to: The St. Marys County Republican Central Committee P.O. Box 126 Hollywood, MD 20636.
Friday, May 3
Recycled Art Show and Benefit Auction Crossroad Christian Church, 150 Ball Rd., St. Leonard, 6 to 9p.m. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity presents the Recycled Art Show and Benefit Auction. Tickets are available online at www. patuxenthabitat.org or the Lexington Park ReStore. The cost is $25 per ticket. Hors doeuvers and refreshments will be served. Entertainment by DJ Johnny G. For more information, call 301-863-6227 Spring Dine and Dance Valley Lee Firehouse, Valley Lee, 6 to 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
CSM Night Of Engineering Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, 6 to
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CRUISE ON THE LOVE BOAT SATURDAY MAY 11, 2013 Dinner and Cruise Fundraiser
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Schedule: 5:00 pm: Cocktails at Back Creek Bistro at the Calvert Marina (cash bar) 5:30 pm: Dinner, Ample free parking available. 7:00 pm: Board Love Boat (across from Bistro) for Live Music, Dancing, Cocktails (open bar) and a leisurely two hour cruise of the Patuxent aboard the Steven Thomas, a 300-passenger modern cruise ship with ample room 9:00 pm: Disembark at Calvert Marina
Ticket includes: Buffet dinner with cash bar at the Back Street Bistro in Solomon's Two hour Patuxent River cruise aboard the Steven Thomas Music and dancing under the stars to the tunes of Gretchen and Randy Richie Open bar aboard ship Taxes and gratuities
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Sponsored by the Lexington Park Rotary Club. All proceeds are for academic scholarships and charities. Contact Jack Pappas, (301) 672-1961, cjpappas61@yahoo.com Buy tickets at www.rotarylp.org
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The Sam Grow band performed a charity concert for Hospice at the Hotel Charles last Sunday, raising $2,400 $800 each for Calvet, Charles and St. Marys county hospice. Grows guitar was won in a raffle by Mike Batson, who then gave it to cancer patient Kayla Kiley as a gift. Grow thanked the community and musicians for coming together to put on the event for a worthy cause.
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Thursday, April 25
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Monday, April 29
Superheroes of Southern Maryland Star Wars Night Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) 5 p.m. Radio Caroline Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 1 p.m.
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Justin Myles Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) 7 p.m. Stereocase Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 26
Stereo Case Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Hydra FX ABC Liquor Store (22741 Three Notch Rd, California) 7 p.m. Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7 p.m. Angie Miller Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 6 p.m. Steppin Out in Leonardtown Fabulous Fifties Weekend April 26-28 Town square, Leonardtown 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
Cantina Trivia Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) 7:30 p.m. Justin Myles Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
Open Mic Night with Mike Damron Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 2
Gretchen Richie Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) 6 p.m.
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Friday, May 3
Fortune Favors the Brave Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
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Saturday, April 27
Bar Dogs Quades Store (23445 Bushwood Rd, Bushwood) 7 p.m. Kappa Danielson and Paul Larson The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m. Dont Call Me Shirley Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Mike Butler Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 12 p.m. Wolfs Open Blues Jam Fat Boys Country Store (41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. R&R Train Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
Random Impact Sea Breeze Restaurant (27130 South Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Country Memories Band St. Marys Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 4 p.m. Charles Thompson Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Monday, May 13
Family Karaoke Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) 7 p.m.
Monday, May 20
Superheroes of Southern Maryland Meet and Greet with Iron Man Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 28
Charles Thompson Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 3 p.m.
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Book Review
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
c.2013, William Morrow $14.99 / $16.99 Canada 278 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer
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Your memories could fill a thousand scrapbooks. On this page here, youd glue that first-day-of-school smell. If you could, youd paste the sound of your father coming home from work. Your mothers voice would be saved between pages of perfect-weather days, lost loves, and hot cocoa. Youd fasten down puppy breath, running through sprinklers, and birthday cake. You could fill volumes with the memories you hold, but Vivian Daly has packed hers in boxes enough to fill an attic. And in the new book Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, the time has come to empty them. Seventeen-year-old Molly Ayers hoped that Ralph and Dinas house would be the last one shed have to endure; shed cycle out of the foster care system soon, and a last-minute move was ridiculous. It was obvious, though, that Dina didnt like her, so Molly started packing after she was caught stealing a ratty library paperback. She wanted the book and she was sure Dina wanted a convenient excuse to kick her out. Molly knew she was facing either a new foster home or short-time juvie, until her friend-cum-boyfriend, Jack, came up with another solution: his mother worked for a ninety-one-yearold woman who needed help cleaning her house. It was the perfect place for Molly to serve her community-service punishment. It was the perfect place to wait out her time in the foster system. Molly figured shed be bored. She didnt figure that Vivian Daly would be so interesting, and she began
to think Vivian would be a good subject for a senior-year project on portage. Surely in her ninety-one years, Vivian had carried something dear from one place to another Nine-year-old Niahm (pronounced Neev) Power held tight to the claddagh necklace that her Gram had given her. It was 1929 and the gift was a lifetime ago: Gram gave it to her before the boat ride to America; before Da, Maisie and the twins died in the fire, and before Niahm was put on the train heading west. It was before Naihm learned that trust was everything when you have nothing else. I always know that Ive got a good novel in my hands when I spontaneously gasp, Oh, no! while Im reading. I did that a lot with Orphan Train. And yet, I have a hard time nailing down why. The appeal of this book isnt the well-crafted characters or the what-would-I-do-if-it-was-me feeling they give you. Its not that author Christina Baker Kline based it loosely on real historical events that many adults are surprised to learn about although thats pretty appealing in itself. No, I think the draw here is in those gasping moments, the You dont want me anymore? poignancy, the desperate sense of loss embedded in this story, all of which sneak up on you while youre reading and make it unforgettable. Crack this book open just one page, in fact, and I dont think youll be able to let it go. Orphan Train is one of those books that sticks to your heart like glue.
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Wanderings
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Earthly Wonders
By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer Today is Earth day, and Im wondering what I should do to make the day special. I dont have anything here to plant, and its one of those Mondays off where I dont feel like going anywhere to buy anything. The washer and dryer are quietly humming along, and Im thinking of just taking this day as a rest day before the busy week ahead. I had plenty of places I thought I wanted to go, and plenty of things I wanted to do, but maybe I should stay home and conserve gas on Earth Day. Maybe I could sit outside for the rest of the day, look at whats blooming and sneeze. I know my allergies are bad this season. All I did was look at pictures of flowers on TV yesterday and I started sneezing. I dont know if there really is a season for my allergies; I wake up every day between 3:30 and 5 a.m. with my nose acting up. I suppose instead of checking facebook and e-mails I could start dusting away the pollen that settles on everything caused by leaving our windows open. I cleaned out my car on Saturday morning before going to work, and by the time I was back home there was a thin film of greenish-yellow dust on the dashboard. Considering I only went to work for a little over an hour before heading to an event that is pretty amazing. My allergies are much better now than years ago that might be because of the few years of allergy shots from the late Dr. Roa. My allergic reactions have been mild to moderate in these last 15 years, and I appreciate every minute of it. Now I can manage with an Alavert pill a few times a week. I love flowers and would cover the yard if I could. Speaking of flowers, I am very excited right now. Tidbit and I just took a little break and took a walk through our paths and through the yard. We stopped at an area I planted with bulbs a month or so ago, and much to my surprise I saw some bright green shoots starting to come up. Im excited because the day after I planted them all, I watched the squirrels digging lots of holes and thought that they had devoured every bulb. When you think about it there are plenty of Earthly wonders in our own yards. I am thrilled to see the Zoysia grass starting to turn a lush green. Vinca vine and Lillies of the Valley are starting to spread their beauty all around. The beautiful Dog wood trees are flowering, and the Daylily greens are nearly a foot tall. I dont need to go anywhere but my own little patch of Earth to enjoy all that nature sets out for us to behold. So, I guess Ive decided the course of my dayback outside with Tidbit to explore and enjoy. Earth Day isnt just a day; only this one day in April - its a gradual process of learning and change. To each new Earths Day adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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