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The majority of public comments at the annual budget hearing Tuesday night were in support of restorations at Spring Ridge Middle School due to the locations recent fire but several non-profit organizations gave one final pitch to the The Board of County Commissioners accepts comments. county commissionMoney from the county could lead to ers for local government funding. future capital investment. The general fund budget sits at St. Jospehs Community Center $212,100,869, a $422,091 increase from pitched a six-week-long summer camp fiscal year 2013. for children between 8 and 13 years old, St. Marys Caring Soup Kitchen re- which would require $23,000 of local quested non-profits return to fiscal year funding, but would be free and serve un2012 funding after a reduction in 2013. derprivileged youth. The commissioners agreed earlier last Carolyn Miller, a leader at the center, month not to further cut non-profit spend- said she hopes to serve up to 25 undering and allow the agencies to remain at fis- privileged youth with the potential grant. cal year 2013 rates. The Sheriffs Office is expected to James Bershun, of St. Marys Car- receive a 5 percent increase in funding, ing, said despite funding cuts, the group around $1.5 million more than last year, served 18,528 meals last year, a 10 percent to put towards five new positions, merit increase from 2012. steps, promotions and vehicles. While 95 percent of their monetary However, Cameron said after acresources come from individuals and pri- counting for cost increases in retirement vate business, Bershun said the $3,000 plans and equipment, only about $500,000 each year from the county helps pro- of uncommitted funding remains from the vide Thanksgiving meals for 100 needy addition which is not enough for five families. new employees. Marguerite Morris, of Leahs House, Cameron, while he understands it asked the commissioners for local support will be a process moving forward, hopes and funding to increase the likelihood of the board will consider his additional rereceiving a loan from the U.S. Department quest to ensure safety in schools and the of Agriculture to build a larger shelter for courtroom. women. Lexington Park resident Deb Rey If the house, which provides an emer- urged the commissioners to utilize the gency transitional home for women and constant yield property tax, which is lower children, can show the department of ag- than the current property tax rate. riculture they have a positive relationship Rey said people are going to be in with the county commissioners, they will need of a break citing the upcoming gas be more likely to receive the loan. tax and sequestration and the money saved can be used by individuals for businesses and schools. County government will be accepting written statements from the public until May 10.

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Former Leonardtown Mayor and County Treasurer Honored


By Alex Panos Staff Writer J. Harry Chip Norris III and his wife Jannette were honored last week as the 2013 St. Marys County Democrats of the Year. Chip was mayor of Leonardtown from 1978 until 1981, when he left office to return to private business. He was again elected mayor in 1995, and held office until stepping down in May 2012. During his tenure, Chip managed to keep the post office and court house downtown, reopened several boarded up buildings, cleaned up the Leonardtown Wharf, helped pave the way for Port of Leonardtown Winery and the public park on McIntosh Run and received recognition for promoting smart growth in Leonardtown. That was the start of Leonardtowns renaissance as weve seen today, Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris said of the former mayors work, adding Chip has made it a great time to be mayor right now. Jan served as St. Marys County Treasurer for 18 years, and was one of the few democrats elected during her first term in 1994. Senator Roy Dyson shared a story of when he once filed his taxes and was blown away by the incredible kind of attention Jan paid to every single citizen. When you deal with other peoples money, you respect it, Jan said during the ceremony, who added she owes her career to the trust and loyalty of St. Marys County voters. Along with Dyson, the dinner featured many of St. Marys elected Democrats, including delegates John Bohanan and John Wood Jr., County Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell and the evenings keynote speaker House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer. Hoyer acknowledged he has heard a number of people say the government does not care about them, or worry about their well-being which he finds quite

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fice is affirmation that the community believes in him. More jobs for Americans and more products grown and made in the country should help boost the economy, Hoyer continued, but the government has to make it possible for people to make a profit to avoid outsourcing. He took a moment to thank the local business owners. You create kinds of jobs that promote economic growth, Hoyer said. You make America stronger. Hoyer continued, the country needs to focus on becoming fiscally sustainable to become stronger and sequestration harms this sustainability. [Sequestration] starts with S, and ends with stupid, Hoyer said. He says he has seen a lack of production during the last two years of his term, and America cannot continue to sustain the gridlock. Were not focused on jobs like we need to be, Hoyer said. This gridlock is going to hurt our country. Hurt our people. Part of Leonardtowns success is due to Chip and Jan Norris excellent job of working with people throughout their careers, he added. The event was hosted by St. Marys Democratic Club at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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COUNTY NEWS MetCom Presents Higher Than Expected Estimates


By Alex Panos Staff Writer St. Marys Metropolitan Commissions cost estimates have come in much higher than last years predictions, according to the updated capital improvement plan presented to the county commissioners at their April 30 meeting. Additionally, MetCom is expecting customer bill rates to increase 9 percent. Dan Ichniowski, director of MetCom, gave two main reasons the estimates are off a fuzzy outlook on the estimates and adding fewer customers than originally anticipated. MetCom has kept operating costs relatively low, Ichniowski said, but debts and service charges are creating a need for rising rates. Water projects in Town Creek and Esperenza have increased several million dollars each from the original MetCom estimates. MetComs plans to repair the Marlay Taylor sewer plant came in around $3 million higher than anticipated Ichniowski said the commission wants to expand the plants treatment capacity. Its very troubling that the numbers are going up this high, County Commissioners President Francis Jack Russell told the MetCom board. Metcoms numbers are light-years apart from each other, Commissioner Todd Morgan told the MetCom board, which prohibits the commissioners from having a solid barometer to work with. Morgan said he understands the rising costs because of all the states environmental requirements but planning is difficult when the original estimates are so far off. The public has to accept these numbers are going up as your estimates get better, Morgan said. MetCom is proposing a new water storage unit in Charlotte Hall to replace and upgrade the current existing system, according to Ichniowski. The new water storage unit would be needed if Charlotte Hall experiences more commercial and residential development. While Charlotte Hall could begin to grow, Commissioner Dan Morris reminded MetCom that, while he is not a fan of anti-development, residents in Charlotte Hall have limitations in mind for the area that he plans to support. Im going to support what they [Charlotte Hall residents] want, Morris said, We dont want to become a suburb for any other county. He noted, however, well thought out development plans should be utilized. MetCom hopes to soon put in place new meters to read water usage data, and begin a program to fix trouble spots and close a few manholes causing inflow and infiltration to the water systems. The proposed new meters would be battery operated, and more accurately show a homes monthly water usage as opposed to the current quarterly measures for billing. The meters could help quickly identify breaks in the pipes as well. In the future, Ichniowski said the new meters could lead to more personalized rate structure for customers. The MetCom board will speak to the commissioners again on May 14 with a bond resolution for the Marlay Taylor sewer treatment plant. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Board Seeks Applicants for Vacancy


The Sheriffs Office Retirement Plan Board has a vacancy and is seeking candidates to fill the voluntary position. Interested applicants should have experience with employee retirement plans and financial investment. To apply head to http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/docs/Membership%20 Application.pdf to download an application. Completed forms should be returned to Diane Gleissner via email at diane.gleissner@stmarysmd.com or U.S. Mail to P.O. 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650 by close of business May 31. For more information contact Gleissner at 301-475-4200 ext. 1700.

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Great Mills Swimming Pool to Close for Seasonal Maintenance May 13 - 24
With the summer comes the outdoor swimming season. To prepare the St. Marys County Department of Recreation and Parks will perform seasonal maintenance on the Great Mills Swimming Pool. This will close the pool to the public for 12 days beginning Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 24, 2013. During this time, the pools air supported bubble structure will be removed, converting it into an outdoor facility. Other seasonal maintenance, including painting of the bathhouse, resurfacing of both the men's and women's locker room floors and staff training will also occur. The pool will reopen for normal hours of operation on Saturday, May 25 as follows: Monday Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. Summer hours of operation begin Monday, June 10 as follows: Monday Saturday 12 to 8 p.m. Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. The pool will offer a half price day on June 8th to honor the last day of school. Admission prices for youths and adults will be half price for the day. The Department regrets any inconvenience the temporary closing of the pool may cause. For more information, please contact the Great Mills Swimming Pool at 21100 Great Mills Road, in Great Mills, at 301-866-6560. For information on activities and programs at the Great Mills Swimming Pool, visit our website at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate .

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The Tudor Hall 4-H Club donated 200 pounds of pop tabs to the St. Marys County Farm Bureau to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Members pictured from top left are Brice Trossbach, Jared Trossbach, Mikey Van Ryswick, Paul Russell, Emily Russell and Faith Thomas, bottom left are Derek Van Ryswick, Kyle Russell and Kayla Thomas. For more information about joining 4-H, call the St. Marys County 4-H office at 301-475-4478. 4-H is an Equal Opportunity Program.

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Diversifying County Economy Wont Be Easy or Pleasant


By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The county is slowly making progress in forming a strategy to diversify its traditionally military-dependent economy with applying for federal funds to come up with a comprehensive plan, said Economic Development Director Steven Anderson. The challenge is to take a frustrated business and defense contractor base that has heard talk for years of diversification with little progress and ensure their cooperation and support. The county needs their support for a cohesive strategy, he said, and without it the effort is likely to fail. Economic diversity has become a key issue after decades of dependence on Patuxent River Naval Air Station and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) but with the threat of sequestration cuts to defense spending, those days of prosperity are no longer a guarantee. We havent undertaken a cohesive strategy, everybodys been talking a great game but theres been no organized effort, Anderson said. If we just sit on our hands were going to lose. Local defense contractor businesses and other entrepreneurs are key also because they are the seeds of economic diversity, he said, with many highly skilled workers who want to branch out on their own. But the climate does not currently exist in the county to allow that on a large enough scale, he said. Moreover, they are not certain the county is serious about focusing on small business and entrepreneurship. Theyre frustrated by the continual conversation and that causes a lack of belief, Anderson said. I dont see so much resistance as a drag. A lot of them [contractor employees] have ideas that are unrelated to the base and a lot of them want to breakaway and start their own companies. A plan floated by elected leaders like Del. John Bohanan to create a University of Maryland presence here at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center for unmanned aerial systems could provide a boost for other technology applications and for entrepreneurs visions, he said. The future of the base is still secure,

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Anderson said, but the county must now do what it has for decades been able to put off. The countys economy was an uneven tripod, he said with the military at the top and tourism and agriculture nowhere near competitive range for employment. The agricultural sector employs only about 2,500 regularly in the county, while tourism, which has grown at about 3 to 4 percent even during the recession, only employs about 5,000. The base still employs about 22,000. Were not likely to lose Pax River but were definitely going to be seeing reductions, Anderson said. Its a do or die situation. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Chamber Of Commerce Presents Business Showcase


Join the Chamber of Commerce on May 8 for the 12th Annual Business Showcase. The Chambers premier event, the annual Business Showcase, is only a week away. The Showcase hours are from 1:30 to 6 p.m., and the event is open to the public. There is no admission charge. If you cant get away during the workday, stop by on your way home--the exhibits will be open until 6 p.m. There are 60 exhibitors representing a variety of businesses. In addition, there are four free seminars offered during the afternoon. The topics are timely and informative and presented by experts in their fields. Do you need your carpets cleaned? Are you planning to build a patio? Looking for a new bank or a place to keep your boat? How about help with planning your next vacation? Are you interested in historic sites? Do you need accounting assistance or insurance? How about entertainment possibilities for your childs next birthday party? What about shopping for some great jewelry for Mothers Day? These questions represent just a few of the areas of expertise of our Showcase exhibitors this year. As in past years, we will have tour cards for attendees to fill out. Visit each booth on the card in order to be eligibleto win a great door prize! The tour card drawing will be held at 5:15 p.m., and you do not need to be present to win. Thanks to our Tour Card Prize sponsors: T.N. Bowes Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. ($100 gift certificate); Calvert Marine Museum (four passes to the museum and four passes for a one-hour cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison); Chaney Enterprises ($250 gift certificate to the Hardscape Center); The Lexington Park Leader (three-month membership to LEXLEADER. com, a $650 value); Southern Maryand Blue Crabs (complimentary luxury suite to a Blue Crabs game); and Southern Solutions (Xerox Phaser 6010N color printer). The free closing reception is from 5 to 6 p.m. with great food and drinks. During the afternoon of the Showcase, there will be four free seminars, which are open to everyone--invite your colleagues and fellow employees. Seminar #1 (1:45 p.m.): Deciphering Internet Marketing Options Presented by Tom Jarboe, Technology Security Associates, and Viki Volk, Lexington Park Leader Seminar #2 (2:30 p.m.): The Nuts and Bolts of Business Financing Presented byKelly Robertson-Slagle and Gene Townsend, Small Business & Technology Development Center Seminar #3 (3 p.m.): Google Analytics Presented by Steve Tripp, Chaney Enterprises Seminar #4 (3:15 p.m.): How to Work with People who are Different from You Presented by Carolyn Huff, Manager Training Simplified, LLC Attend the Closing Reception After a great day visiting the exhibits and networking, join the chamber for the closing reception from 5 to 6 p.m.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Cpl. Joseph Somerville, a veteran deputy of the St. Marys County Sheriffs Office, is recovering from a motorcycle crash earlier this week in Prince Georges County. Somerville was released from the hospital the same day as the crash without any broken bones, Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said. Somerville was traveling on his motorbike along with an officer from Montgomery County on a return trip to the main training facility in College Park when the other officer went down. Somerville swerved to avoid the other officer, Cameron said, and then went down himself. Hes sore and he hurts but hes a tough guy, Cameron said of Somerville. The roadway where both officers were driving had uneven pavement as well as some unfinished construction, Cameron said, which could prove to be a contributing factor in the crashes. Somerville said the other man who went down suffered far worse injuries and that he was lucky to escape the collision with the injuries he had. I was very lucky, Somerville said. Im feeling good taking it one day at a time. Ill be back on the bike in the next few months. Somerville said he took most of the impact on the left side of his body and for now is content to follow his doctors orders and get more x-ray imaging done. Cameron said he expected Somerville would return to duty sometime in the near future. We certainly hope so, thats our expectation. But you never know with an accident like that, Cameron said. Somerville was at the training facility in Prince Georges County getting his qualifying hours as a motorcycle rider and instructor so he could return to his home agency and train other deputies here in motor patrol. Somervilles main duty assignment is as a patrol officer, Cameron said. Prince Georges County police are investigating the circumstances of the accident and the county sheriffs office is also conducting its own investigation into the incident. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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move out of the way and because the victim was talking to his girlfriend, Detective RobA county Circuit Court ert Merritt wrote in an applicajudge sentenced William Martion for statement of charges ko, who stabbed another man back in November. late last year in a bar for talking Court records show Marko to his ex-girlfriend, to 15 years Marko pleaded guilty to firstin state prison April 26. degree assault and in doing so avoided Judge Karen Abrams reduced facing attempted second-degree murder the sentence to 10 years of incarcera- charges. tion with three years of supervised He faced charges for secondprobation. degree assault, reckless endangerment According to charging documents and carrying a dangerous weapon with filed by police in county district court, the intention to injure but prosecutors Marko had tried to buy a drink for his declined to pursue them. ex-girlfriend the night of the stabbing When police found Marko after at the Green Door but attacked victim the November stabbing and interviewed John Loss when she eventually began him they said he did not deny stabbing talking to him instead. the victim but claims to have been inPolice allege that while Losss toxicated during the stabbing and does back was turned Marko stabbed him af- not recall committing the act, accordter saying something incomprehensible ing to charging documents. to him from behind. Merritt wrote in court papers that Others at the bar that night familiar Marko received several calls the next with the defendant positively identified day after the incident telling him that him; one witness told police that Marko he was the one who stabbed the victim had admitted he had perpetrated the and, upon hearing this, he tried to disassault. pose of the clothing he wore that night. The defendant told the witness he stabbed the victim because he wouldnt guyleonard@countytimes.net

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School System Praises Commissioners for Budget Increase


By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano and teachers union leaders thanked the Board of County Commissioners for a 4 percent increase to the education budget for fiscal 2014, marking a change from years just prior when both sides traded barbs over just how much the countys allocation to school funding would be. They are pleased with how the budget process has gone this year, Martirano told commissioners Tuesday night about the attitudes of school staff, particularly teachers. They were marked with peace and harmony as opposed to acrimony and vitriol. The increase agreed to by commissioners will allow for the system to fulfill the contract agreements it has with schools employees, he said, as well as ensure that no programs would have to be cut. Martirano held out hope that commissioners could Photo by Alex Panos Superintendent Michael Martirano and the Board of Education ad- still be persuaded to fund his plan to have 10 additional dress the Board of County Commissioners. security assistants for elementary schools and another two school resource officers for middle schools. Anna Laughlin, president of the Education Association of St. Marys County (EASMC) said the change was noticeable. Its been a good year, Laughlin said. Its been much more productive and less contentious that previous years. She said, however, that much still needed to be done to make up for lost step increases teachers should have received but did not because of revenue reductions to the county. This is an affluent community and we can afford to do the right thing. The total county allocation for the school system is $89.9 million; the state-mandated maintenance of effort requires just $80.3 with an extra $3.1 million to offset the states pension shift to the counties. For fiscal 2014 the county also includes $2 million from the countys fund balance and $955,256 of revenues for other post employment benefits for board of education employees. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Aviation Technology Program Receives Donation

Spring Ridge Renovation Becomes Top Priority For School System


By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Students returned to Spring Ridge Middle School the beginning of this week after a late night fire badly damaged several classrooms at the front of the school. The debate over the status of the school, opened first in 1974, has sparked outcries from parents to elected officials to make quick renovations for safetys sake. Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano told the Board of County Commissioners at their annual public hearing on the budget that renovating the school was now a top priority. Were greatly concerned about Photo By Guy Leonard this 40 year old building, Martirano Fire damaged several classrooms last week at Spring Ridge Middle School said at Chopticon High School. I per- and led to outcries for drastic renovations at the aging building. sonally cannot predict when another immediately. system will fail. Parents want urgent an urgent limited renovaThe fire occurred at about 10 p.m. April 25 about tion project, said Andrea Dyson, a former parent an hour after a student-produced play had finished. Spring Ridge Principal Angela Fulp said a mo- leader at Spring Ridge. Andrea Bowman, the president of the local torist traveling on Three Notch Road saw the blaze at the front of the school and called emergency NAACP, said that many of the students attending Spring Ridge were minorities or had disadvantaged responders. No one was at the school to sustain injury, she backgrounds that were already challenges to learning without having to worry about the safety of the said. Were very grateful for that, Fulp said. We school grounds. Spring Ridge Middle School is long overdue think that it [the fire] might be electrical in nature. The fire, along with water and smoke, damaged for a renovation, Bowman said. What if the money two class pods, she said, as well as three classrooms. had been invested [earlier], could the fire have been The plan to renovate the school had been moved avoided? out to 2018 in the schools capital improvement plan but parents urged commissioners to agree to fund it guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Esperanza Middle School Fighting Erosion


By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The land behind Esperanza Middle School near Town Creek has always slopped down into a steep gully, but in recent years heavy storms and rains have badly eroded it to the point that the public schools system has had to fence the area off from use. Drain inlets at the back of the school and athletic fields have been most affected according to school officials. The schools system got approval from the Board of County Commissioners for funding Tuesday to continue with their design and engineering plans for the project to the tune of $118,483, according to county documents, with construction on the first phase of the project to begin this August. Some of the drop offs from the erosion go down 40 feet and present a real danger to anyone getting too close to them. Its completely closed off, Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano said the

area around one softball field. Were concerned about safety issues. Deputy Superintended Bradley Clements said the schools system is seeking alternative funding from sources such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reimburse the county for the work since much of the damage was sustained after Hurricane Sandy. Schools officials already predict that shoring up the erosion will take buying easements from adjoining property owners and will also require moving the softball field.

The entire work area will encompass 2.75 acres, county documents state. The whole project will likely not be completed until late 2014 and at an estimated initial cost of $776,000 according to county documents. The first phase of the project includes work on stabilizing the site to prevent further erosion and studies of the soil as well as permitting and buying up easements to allow for the final phase of construction, county documents stated. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Principal: Jennifer Gilman Vice Principal: Julia Steele Mascot: The Herons Feeder Path: Middle School feeders - Leonardtown, and Esperanza High School feeders - Leonardtown ing, closing the achievement gap, described Hollywoods program results: Hollywood students have turned their 72acre campus into a living lab blazing a nature trail, creating a butterfly garden, planting a forest habitat for migratory birds and transforming a drainage pond into a natural wetland. Each project capitalized on the childrens innate attraction to the natural world while providing unique opportunities to combine traditional subject areas in a meaningful whole. Teaching teams consistently evaluated activities to determine which ones were causing the kind of student engagement that is so essential to learning that lasts. The arts have also played a prominent role in Hollywoods evolving story. Again and again we have found that implementation of cross-curricular learning spawns creative student products. For example, six large tile murals in the school courtyard depict different Chesapeake Bay Watershed habitats along with the two recent murals done with an artist in residence program. To create these murals, classes each researched a different habitat. Those who had studied marshes in the grass shrimp project made tiles that depicted a salt marsh habitat, while each of the other classes selected a habitat they had been studying. All students researched their chosen habitat and composed a written description that educates others about the plants and animals shown in the murals scene, as well as the importance of that habitat to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. The tile murals were made in art class along with the artist in residence, where students brainstormed possible designs and then voted on the layout of their habitat scene. Beginning with an actual-size drawing of the entire habitat scene, they made each of the clay tiles to depict a section of the scene. The results of these mural project as well as numerous other student products have evolved from detailed observational drawings to beautiful watercolors or prints of the plants and animals being studied. Music and drama programs featuring student learning about a topic are another way that student achievements have been shared and celebrated. An active school-wide arts team regularly seeks funding and staff development opportunities for teachers to incorporate the arts as well as to bring artists, poets, authors and illustrators, dancers, musicians and other performing

The story of Hollywood Elementary School in St. Marys County, Maryland is a story of teachers individually and together seeking to create a meaningful, child-oriented, effective learning environment. As a principal, I have had many influences on my own professional development and thinking. When a teacher presents a lesson aimed toward the average student in the class, the instruction is usually too easy for one-third of the students and too hard for another one-third of the class. This leads to the conclusion that such an approach is ineffective for the majority of the students. This realization enabled me to support teachers innovations that tailored instruction to the unique needs/strengths of individual students. Hollywood Elementary School consists of six houses. Each house includes a cluster of three or four self-contained classrooms surrounding a common area. Each house consists of several grade levels (i.e. Pre-K to 2, or 3 to 5) to make the house multiage and facilitate students learning from other students. The building was awarded a National School Boards Association Special Award because their jury was impressed with the overall design which compliments multiage grouping, learning and activity centers, with teaming. Developmentally appropriate practices recommended by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) are emphasized and consistently used as a reference for both the same age and multiage programs. Ex-

perienced teachers coach beginning teachers and the teaching teams plan curriculum units together. Spaces within the houses, especially classrooms with moveable walls between them, are assigned to teaching teams who volunteered to work collaboratively. Each house within our school is named in a different language (ex. Maison Deux/House Two, Dom Pyacht/ House Five) to stimulate student interest in geography, diversity and world cultures. The combination of the schools building design and focus on learner engagement through meaningful exploration of real world experiences provides the impetus for Hollywood teachers to find curriculum connections to world languages and geography. Hollywoods location on the ecologically sensitive Southern Maryland peninsula, dotted with creeks and marshes, and surrounded by rivers and the Chesapeake Bay created incredible opportunities for children and adults to learn from nature. As a school site where natural habitats had been affected by school construction, Hollywoods environmental team began investigating possible restoration projects with students. These classroom investigations combined with community resources led to site improvements such as planting native wild grasses in the storm water management pond to create a healthy wetlands habitat, and converting an unused lawn to a meadow habitat/wildlife study area. A nationwide study of environment-based learn-

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arts resources into the classroom. A group of Hollywood teachers interested in making geography concepts come alive for students, sought administrative support for creating an International Day Fair during which students and teachers could feature the geography, arts and culture of countries corresponding with the world languages used to name each of the houses in the school. Results of this school-wide exploration and celebration of world cultures were very well received by students and the community. Students and staff have shared their impressions of the 2012 International Day: I thought it was so interesting that the French flag has the same colors as the American flag. As soon as I walked in the China House, my passport was stamped with a picture of a dragon. Students performed a traditional Chinese bell dance, shaking long sticks with bells. Then everyone got a chance to do Chinese paper cutting. I learned some Swahili, the language of East Africa. The class talked about the people in East Africa and their way of lifesome people live in huts

made of grass, twigs and other sticks. I can see why they would use these materials since they are the natural resources around them. Because student projects in preparation for International Day experiences have been so successful, this event has become a Hollywood tradition. While Hollywood has maintained a clear focus on individual student achievement, our evolving mission emphasizes accessing and utilizing a variety of resources, small grants, volunteers, etc. to create an optimal learning environment for every child. Innovation has become a key to success and part of the fabric of Hollywood. Student teachers and new teachers become immersed in instructional implementation that reflects current best practices. Frequent feedback from student teachers and their supervisors indicate their delight to be working in classrooms where they experience firsthand up- to-date educational theory being actualized. Experienced teachers seek job openings at Hollywood to be in a climate of growth. Hollywoods spirit of being a community of learners and leaders inspires and challenges and also attracts new teachers. Different teaching strengths are welcomed, valued, and blended to nurture the variety of student needs and to support a diversity of teaching styles. Growth and innovation require taking some risks. Hollywoods journey as a professional learning community reflects that willingness to take risks, to learn from mistakes as well as from success and to utilize reflection and selfrenewal as key strategies for professional growth. Teachers are encouraged to run with their best ideas(to customize curriculum to students varying interests and needs)the combined creativity of Hollywoods talented staff has transformed a little school in rural Maryland into a thriving national model of integrated, environment-based education. Since 2001, Hollywood Elementary students have scored significantly higher than state averages in the Maryland State assessments as well as in nationally normed achievement tests. Other tangible indicators of success include the number of grants awarded for teacher and stu-

dent projects, special recognition of school/student achievements, project artifacts created by students, and publications about Hollywoods program. Intangible results include process and product, a spirit of innovation and creativity, which fosters adult learning and engaged student learning within a supportive community of learners and leaders. The momentum of the living curriculum at Hollywood flows from the willingness and imagination of teachers initiating exciting, authentic projects. In the school lobby and hallways, students artwork, displays and murals tell the story of students immersed in projects that are connected to the real world around them. In this marketplace atmosphere of teaching and learning, visitors frequently comment about the overall school climate as stimulating, purposeful and creative, a place where diverse strengths, interests, contributions, and cultures inspire the meaningful growth of adults and children.

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The Commissioners of Leonardtown will conduct a Public Hearing to obtain the views of citizens on Community Development and Housing Needs, and to offer citizens the opportunity to review an application for Cedar Lane Senior Living Community I, Inc. to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the purpose of improving life safety of senior residents by installing a sprinkler system and back up emergency generator in this thirtysix year old 128 unit apartment building. The Commissioners of Leonardtown propose to submit the application to the State on or before Friday, May 31st 12:00 Noon, deadline for same. The Public Hearing will be held at 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD at 4:15 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013. Citizens will be furnished with information including but not limited to: The amount of CDBG funds expected to be made available for the current fiscal year The range of activities that may be undertaken with CDBG funds The estimated amount of the CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will meet the national objective of benefit to low and moderate income persons Proposed CDBG activities likely to result in displacement and relocation plans required under 24 CFR 42.325 The Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally sponsored program designed to assist units of general local government with activities directed toward neighborhood and housing revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services. Marylands CDBG Program is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), in close cooperation with the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). The Maryland CDBG Program reflects the States economic and community development priorities and provides public funds for activities which meet one of the following national objectives, in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended: 1. Give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low and moderate income persons and households having an income equal to or less than the Section 8 lower income limits established by HUD; 2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; 3. Meet other community development needs of an urgent nature, or that are an immediate threat to community health and welfare. The State of Marylands allocation of federal funds for fiscal year 2014 for Community Development is estimated to be $4,269,153. Efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled and non-English speaking residents with 5 days advance notice to 301-475-9791. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator 5/2/2013

St. Marys Schools Lack Discipline, Parent Worries


As a parent who has watched two sons successfully go thru the St Mary's county public education system I have respected your leadership and educational philosophy for many years. I have become aware of a situation within one of your High School administrations that concerns me greatly as a taxpayer and parent in St Mary's county. My son Calvin Brien graduated from Great Mills High school in 2007. He has gone on to earn two undergraduate degrees (summa cum laude) from a Mars Hill college in N.C. where he was the Lacrosse team captain for three of his four years. All three of those years the team won the South East Division II NCAA regional championship. Calvin came back to St Mary's county after graduating and became active in local Lacrosse coaching the Mechanicsville boys club team as well as single handedly starting the Taylor Hubbard memorial Lacrosse clinic which raises scholarship money each year for the Taylor Hubbard scholarship fund. This year Calvin took a job at Chopticon high school as the boys head Lacrosse coach. Turning down a prestigious offer from the Calverton School to be assistant coach for their spring LAX season. He worked very hard at Chopticon driving daily sometimes from his full time job in St Inigoes all the way to Morganza, using his personal leave for early games, and his spare time to organize the team scrimmages, provide special instructions and leadership to the boys on the team. He brought the team thru some very bad loses to several impressive wins in the first half of the season. Calvin insisted upon instilling values of academics, leadership, strong work ethic, and discipline into the lives of the boys on the Braves LAX team. These values can be taught through the game of lacrosse and Calvin has been successful at this as both a student and a coach. These values are necessary as you are personally aware for young men to succeed in this world. Calvin would not have achieved all the success he has had in his young life (academic, professional, social, athletic) had it not been for these same values his lacrosse coaches taught him. The Chopticon High school administration has decided to fire Calvin half way thru the season (just before senior night) due to the fact that a very small set of students & their parents complained to the administration that Calvins practice of making the whole team responsible for unacceptable behavior of a few team members. In the example that apparently lead to this decision, Calvin made the whole team run hills at practice after many of the boys were unruly on the bus trip home from a game. All of the boys were being loud and out of control causing the bus driver to stop and yell more than once. Someone on the bus threw an empty water bottle that struck close to the bus driver as well which of course is a serious safety issue. Calvin is a strong very mature leader, and the personal disappointment caused by this decision is something he will get over and move pass with dignity as he has with all the struggles in his young live. Dr. Martirano, I ask you how will these young men grow to become mature respectful members of our community when the lessons they are taught are not that each and every person on a team has responsibility for collective actions? How will our school system produce academic, athletic, socially successful people such as Calvin without showing our young people that actions have consequences? How will St Mary's county public schools become a successful school system where academics, and personal growth thrive, when consequences for bad behavior are met with excuses, complaints about unfair punishments, and scapegoat mentality from a school administration which refuses to stand behind the teachers and coaches who do the right thing? My son will move forward from this with grace and dignity as he has always done. He has been perusing his Masters Degree at the University of Maryland throughout all this as well as holding down a full time job, and dedicating much time and effort to coaching. Calvin is the kind of young person we as a society need to stand behind, and the goals and ideals he teaches by example are the principles that need to be encouraged and fought for in our school systems. I wish Saint Mary's County public schools all the success in the future, and hope that you Dr. Martirano will encourage the young people as well as the school administrations in the St Mary's County Public school system to follow and stand behind the examples of the successful products such as Calvin that have come out of that system. Michael T. Brien Dameron, Md.

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Georges Catholic Church in Valley Lee. A lot of it she takes from her own money, Young said of his mother. She still feeds them if they come up to her place. She really doesnt say much about it, she just does it, Young said. Countess was happy not only to have so much help around the house, but also someone to keep her company. You know me I love people and I love to run my mouth, Countess, 78, said. They did a great job. Those girls worked like you wouldnt believe. The help was much needed since the cave in of the roof in one bedroom had happened three weeks ago and her son was only able to make minor repairs. They were so friendly they did a beautiful job of cleaning, Countess said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Made in Cambodia
By Alex Panos Staff Writer Local resident Jackie Buckler travels to Cambodia, a third world country in Southeast Asia, every six months, to share a common bond with the natives fashion. This week, her lead seamstress Bopah is doing the same, coming to America for the first time to watch a fashion show in Leonardtown. For two weeks at a time, Buckler travels to Cambodia to share ideas and work tirelessly with a group of seamstresses in the heat, surrounded by faulty electric wires and poverty, on new clothing patterns. Her seamstresses are products of the Threaded Leaf Foundation, an organization to help people adjust as they get too old to remain in an orphanage. Many of the children in the orphanage were once sold in to the sex-trade, said Buckler. Without help, the girls are likely to fall back into the sex-trade, Buckler said. The Threaded Leaf Project helps the kids continue school and learn job skills. The project does not try to bring the kids to America, but rather teach them to live fulfilling lives in their own country. Channy is a typical person enrolled in the project, and Buckler got involved with the foundation after her friend, Jennifer Culverhouse, held a fashion show in Houston to support the Leaf Project. At first, Bucker was hesitant to travel across the world to a third world country, but she had a change of heart after the fashion show in Houston, when she decided to bring her own flair to some of the clothing items. I was blown away by the quality, but I was also blown away by the fit, Buckler said noting the sizes were neither consistent nor proportionate. After the show I said well I guess Im going to Cambodia. Bucker made her first trip to Cambodia in 2011, making a 48-hour trip from America to a place where electricity is a luxury. According to Bucklers estimates during her time in Cambodia, 5 percent of the country is rich and 15 percent are middle class residents who would be considered living below the poverty line in America, she said, because they are lucky to even have electricity from time to time. The remaining 80 percent of the population are homeless, living on the streets with sheets of metal propped up above them acting as shelter. While in Cambodia, Buckler wakes up each morning and is escorted on a small electric scooter to Bopahs house. When she first arrived, the women were working with primitive equipment around jumbled electric wires that could spark at a moments notice. Something as simple as a cutting table was foreign to them before Buckler arrived, she said, recalling them sitting on the floor cutting fabric upon her initial arrival. She introduced a number of patterns for the girls to follow, and it didnt take long to realize the work ethic of the Cambodian seamstresses. The work ethic is off the charts, Buckler said. She decided in January to design her own line, since the group was already completing many garments, and sell it in the United States A percentage of all sales will go to the Threaded Leaf Project and the transitional home in Cambodia. Buckler has committed to at least three seasons of selling the clothes, but knows the consequences of not making it to season four. I really feel pressure because if I dont make this work, their kids dont go to school, Buckler said. I have to make this work. The jobs are critical for the seamstresses in order to continue supporting their families and without it are likely to face unemployment most people in Cambodia sew their own clothes. Buckler has brought several hundred dollars of her own personal tools to Cambodia to help make the process more efficient. Theyre so eager, Buckler said of her relentless workers. They just want to please. Buckler visits Cambodia twice a year for two weeks at a time, and even if the clothing line does not take off as she hopes, she will continue her trips.

Photos courtesy of Jackie Buckler Fabric shopping at the market in Cambodia.

Korm, left and Heng with Sokren in background work on new sewing table Butler had built.

A young girl Channy, 20, who was sold into the sextrade at 8 years old led the way for the development of the Leaf Project. It became apparent that even though Channy had to leave the orphanage, without proper guidance her future was bleak. When you see her sweet, innocent face, Buckler said of Channy, who due to the program now works at a bakery and is taking college classes. She just wants someone to care.

What started as a trip to help the seamstresses learn new patterns has become much more than what she expected despite all the work, the trips to Cambodia are a break. My mind goes on a break, Buckler said, explaining although Bopah is the only worker who speaks English, she feels like a part of their community while she is there. Im in that moment. She has become attached to her eager and intelligent employees. She described her line of clothes as classic with an edge, with majority of the line for middle-aged women. Not a size 10, but not dead yet, Buckler said, adding the line has clothes for younger ages as well. What she is looking forward to the most at the show, however, isnt seeing the models display the clothes, but rather that her lead seamstress will be living the dream. It took weeks, and several stacks of paperwork, to get approved, but now that Bopha is coming to America, and Buckler said Bopah feels as though she has won the lottery. The runway will have multiple models clients and staff of The Hair Company on it at all times, wearing clothing appropriate for all ages work clothes with some casual items mixed in. A boutique will remain open for an hour after the show ends, and feature door prizes. The show is being held May 11 at the Leonardtown Wharf, and will also feature fashions items from Bellarus and Isley boutiques, Liviya of Houston and Todays Bride formal wear. The VIP cocktail party begins at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. People can purchase tickets to the event at The Hair Company in Leonardtown or Charlotte Hall. Tickets cost $10, and all proceeds will go to Hospice of St. Marys. Call 301-475-5225 or 301-884-4020 for more information. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Students are taught English lessons at the orphanage in Cambodia.

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer Leonardtown will have a Latin feel to it this weekend, as the Steppin Out in Leonardtown campaign turns the square into a Cinco de Mayo fiesta. The weekend is not geared toward being a historical event recognizing Cinco de Mayo, said Leonardtown Event Coordinator Maria Fleming, but rather to promote the Mexican holidays party atmosphere. She believes the food, music and fiesta flavor in town square on Friday are bound to create a giant party. Ritmo Cache, College of Southern Marylands (CSM) premier Latin ensemble, will perform variations of Latin music including Cuban, Latin-jazz and reggae. Fleming recommended the group after seeing them advertised in the CSM event calendar. I thought they would add a lot of color to the event, Fleming said, adding she is excited to see the variety of music they bring to the table. Carol Picon, chair of the First Friday Committee, says kids will enjoy their own party atmosphere on Friday, making arts and crafts such as noise shakers and ribbon wands on the square in an activity tent hosted by St. Marys Macaroni Kid. Picon added, the weekend brings in diversity to Leonardtown, and showcases different musicians, performers, professors and community members in St. Marys County. Individuals such as poet Jose Ballesteros, a teacher of language and culture at St. Marys College of Maryland, will be on hand at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music reading poems from his book Polvo Enamorado/Lovedust. According to Joe Orlando, owner of the book store, the poems describe themes of love, death and the process of migration. The fiesta weekend will culminate on Sunday, with the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemens Association Convention Pa-

rade rolling through Fenwick and Washington streets. The annual parade does not incorporate Latin flavor, said Shirly Copado, the groups incoming president, but will have around 200 pieces of rescue equipment from southern Maryland, Prince Georges and Anne Arundel counties as well as Virginia. Its a great chance for children who enjoy fire trucks to see some big, small and big-big trucks up close, Copado continued, making it a perfect family event for a Sunday afternoon. After the parade rescue squad members will compete in a series of games, including battle of the buckets and a tug-o-war, at the carnival lot of the Leonardtown firehouse Copado says the public is encouraged to come watch the events. The association will also be holding a memorial service at St. Marys Ryken High School to honor rescue squad members who have passed away within the last year, beginning on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visit stmarysmd.com for more information on specials in Leonardtown throughout the weekend. Fiesta Friday begins at 5 p.m. on May 3. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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Featuring gallery openings, wine tastings and Latin-flair activities. Live music, Share on the Square and a kids activity tent hosted by St. Marys Macaroni Kid. Friday, 5 PM 8 PM.

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Diabetes Education at Loffler Donna Chapman, a certified Diabetes Educator will give a presentation on living with diabetes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. Get some tips and learn about some simple changes you can make in your life that would be helpful in living with this condition. Materials on meal planning and lifestyle basics will be distributed. To register for this presentation call, 301-737-5670 ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk at Loffler before Monday, May 13. Free Skin Cancer Screening coming up Staff from MD Dermatology will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free skin cancer screenings. Make an appointment by calling, 301-737-5670 ext. 1658. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen on a space-available basis. Appointments are preferred. Make a Mothers Day Brooch On Thursday, May 9, at 10:45 a.m., create a lovely Mothers Day brooch using a collection of old buttons and other decorative materials at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Recycled items and all other supplies will be provided or bring something personal of your own. Come away with an attractive gift pin to give to any mother you know or in remembrance of your own to keep. Call 301475-4002, ext. 1001 to sign up by Tuesday, May 7, as space is limited. Mothers Day Purse Bingo On Monday, May 13, at 10 a.m., back by special demand is Round 2 of Purse Bingo at the Northern Senior Activity Center. As a special Mothers Day event, this collection offers new and one-time wear prizes. Designer labels include Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne, Nine West and Vera Bradley. Event bags include dress clutches and day bags in shoulder, tote, pouch and backpack varieties. Deadline to sign-up is May 8, with priority given to those who had not participated in the Valentine Purse Bingo session. On May 9, anyone on the standby list who previously participated will be eligible, placed in the order that signups are received. Limited seating is available and seat reservations must be done with payment of $2. Special Rules of Play are available for review. For any questions call, 301-475-4002 ext. 1001. Matter of Balance A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized, award-winning time-tested program for people over 60 designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels. In this class held at the Potomac Building in the Governmental Center Complex in Leonardtown on Mondays and Thursdays, May 13 to June 10 (no class May 27), participants will learn to: view falls and fear of falls as controllable; set realistic goals for increasing activity; make changes to reduce falls at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. Classes are two hours in length and are held once a week for eight weeks and are led by two trained coaches in the Matter of Balance program. All materials are provided. To sign up for the course call 301475-4200 ext. 1050 no later than Wednesday, May 8. Celebrate National Hamburger Month On Thursday, May 16 at Noon enjoy a staff prepared grilled hamburger served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit salad, and chocolate cake. Refreshments include tea, coffee, and milk. Make reservations by Thursday, May 9 by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. 13th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Open to the Public The St. Marys County Department of Aging, TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Council, and the Board of County Commissioners for St. Marys County will be sponsoring the 13th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 11:30 a.m., at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California.This event will take place during National Police Memorial Week and will pay tribute to law officers who have perished in the line of duty as well as honor the Officer of the Year selected from each county agency, based on their outstanding service to the community. For further information, call 301.475.4200 ext. 1073. A free lunch will be available after the ceremony for all those in attendance.

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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.

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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer On October 8, 1929 Gorman began serving a one year sentence for violation of the National Prohibition Act at the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. On August 14, 1930 he was transferred to Camp Lee, Virginia to serve the remaining time. It was while he was there that Elsie was murdered. Mrs. Lulu Gamble had been suspicious that her husband Joseph was having an affair with Elsie. On September 21, 1930 in the wee hours of the morning, she took action. Joe Gamble repeated the story La Plata knows by heart now, how last Thursday night he took Mrs. Davis in his automobile, starting out between 8 and 9 oclock, to search for his stepson, Raymond Grim, for whom Mrs. Davis had been keeping house. They didnt find Grim, he said, and returned home after midnight, nobody seems to be sure as to the exact time. As he drove up in the front yard of the home the Davis woman occupied, a scant 200 yards from the Gamble home, Mrs. Gamble met them, a pistol in her hand. As he opened the door, Gamble said, Mrs. Gamble thrust the pistol into the car and fired it, the bullet entering Mrs. Davis forehead. Elsie was taken to Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. The next day authorities allowed Gorman to visit her. Davis stayed at his wifes bedside far into the night and is expected to remain within call of his wife should she regain consciousness or take a turn for the worse. He was brought to Washington yesterday by Agent W. C. Burns of the Department of Justice, after friends of Mrs. Davis had interceded with Virginia authorities to allow him to come here and see his wife. Elsie never regained consciousness and died on September 23. Her body was immediately returned to Charles County where a

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Jury of Inquest was empanelled. Following the verdict of the Jury, Mrs. Gamble, who had been at liberty under a $300 bail, was rearrested and held for the action of the November Grand Jury without bail on the charge of murder. As his wife went to jail, Joe Gamble stated he would not pay one cent for the defense of the mother of his children and he would take care of the children as well as she ever did. Upon his arrival home, Gambles young son said I wish you were in jail instead of ma. On November 21 a jury found Lulu Gamble not guilty. She died in 1936 of a heart attack and was survived by her husband Joe and several children. Elsie is buried at St. Josephs very near the grave of Blanche (Morgan) Davis. Gorman returned to St. Marys County and resumed bootlegging. He was arrested for the second time and on January 10, 1933 was sentenced to a year and a day at the Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Federal Prison. Shortly after his release, he moved to Baltimore where he died on June 20, 1971.

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Ernest Thomas Briscoe-Dickens, 52


Ernest Thomas Briscoe-Dickens, 52, of Lexington Park, MD, passed onto eternal glory on Monday, April 22. He was born on October 6, 1960 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of Ernest Thomas Dickens of Lexington Park, and the late Marnette Sarah Briscoe. He was affectionately called Brother or Briscoe-Bey by family, friends and loved ones. He was a native of Great Mills, Md. and was educated in the St. Marys County Public School system. In addition, Ernest is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Trish Briscoe; three daughters, RayShawn Dickens of California, Md., LaShawn (Lionel) Dickens of Lexington Park, Md. and Chantini (Pernell) Somerville of Hollywood, Md.; three stepdaughters, Katrina and Amanda Miller, and Alicia Henderson, all of Hagerstown, Md.; step-mother, Frances Dickens of Lexington Park, Md.; three sisters, Janice (Godfrey) Warren of Waldorf, Md., Patsy (Greg) Mason of Atlanta, Ga., and Pamela (Patrick) Herbert of Lexington Park, Md.; two brothers, Calvin (Sherlane) Briscoe of Savannah, Ga. and Henry (Deborah) Briscoe of Lexington Park, Md.; two half sisters, Karen and Vicky Robinson and one half-brother, Tony Robinson, all of Lexington Park, Md.; one sister-in-law, Pamela Briscoe of Lexington Park, Md. and a special cousin, Hope Dyson of Great Mills, Md.; ten grandchildren,

six step-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Tyrone Briscoe. Services were held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, on Saturday, April 27, with Pastor Reverend Andrew Morkunas officiating. Viewing was from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and service commenced at 11:30 a.m. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home in Mechanicsville.

Catherine Teresa Hicks, 65


Catherine Teresa Hicks, 65, of Leonardtown, MD, died at St. Marys Hospital on April 23, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle with diabetes and heart disease. A lifetime resident of St. Marys County, she was the sixth of nine children of the late Albert Thomas and Alice (Dingee) Tippett of Loveville. As a Certified Nursing Assistant she worked for the Health Department, and later provided private care to numerous patients in both Charles and Saint Marys Counties. She eventually had to retire because of disability. She also worked tobacco farms in Clements and Loveville. Teresa lived her life as a true Christian woman, caring for special needs foster adults and giving cheerfully of her time, money and possessions to anyone in need. She loved gardening and reading her Bible.

Teresa is survived by her husband, David R. Dave Hicks of Breton Bay; and by her step-children Lorri Cleary of Huntingtown and Kenny Richardson (June) of Mansfield, Tx.; six grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and their respective families. She is also survived by a special foster daughter, Scarlett Cundiff of Loveville; siblings Joe Tippett (Sandi, deceased) of Hollywood, Margaret Nelson (Harry) of Chaptico, Marie Johnson (Billy Joe) of Morganza, Alvin Tippett (Sue) of Mechanicsville, Paul Tippett (Frances) of LaPlata, and Dorothy Miller, Glenn Tippett and Linda Richards (Al) of Loveville. She was predeceased by her first two husbands, Bernard Buster Graves of Clements and Lloyd Richardson; sister, Irma Jean Quade (Tommy) of Laurel Grove; and by one step-daughter, Debbie Drury of Waynesville, MO. The family received friends for Teresas Life Celebration at the Brinsfield Funeral Home on Sunday, April 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. with a prayer service at 4 p.m. A funeral service was held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, on Monday, April 29, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ann Strickler presiding. Interment will be scheduled for a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Cleary, Chris Cleary, Chad Richards, Chris Richards, Ralph Heard and Perry Guy. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jenks Drury, Al Richards, Harry Nelson, Tommy Quade, Tommy Gardner and Glenn Tippett. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 or to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Raymond Henry Page Jr., 91


Raymond Henry Ray Page, Jr., 91, of Leonardtown, Md. died April 2, at MedStar St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born April 15, 1921 in West Warwick, RI to the late Raymond Henry Page, Sr. and Lucy Standerwick Stadtfeld. Ray held a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rhode Island State College. As a junior in college, he entered the Navy ROTC Program and was commissioned as an Ensign on April 18, 1942. Ray served on minesweepers in the Pacific Theater during WWII, and eventually attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander after being placed in reserve status on May 15, 1945. On June 18, 1944, Ray married his sweetheart, Marillyn May Hughs at Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel, CA. They spent 68 wonderful years together. Ray was employed eighteen years as an engineering manager for North American/Rockwell International. Later, he earned two teaching credentials and worked as an electronics/ metal shop teacher until his retirement in 1982.

Rays accomplishments were plentiful. With his friend Bob Ritchie, he designed and developed one of the first electronic sirens with an integral PA system which was purchased by outlying police departments in suburban Los Angeles County. Ray was selected for Order of the Arrow and received the Golden Bear Award for outstanding performance in his service to the Walter Knott District of Boy Scouts of America. He and his wife smuggled Bibles into the Peoples Republic of China, volunteered at a Christian orphanage in Mexico, and established RAYMAR Ministries, a feeding ministry in the Phillipines. In May of 2012, at the age of 91, he earned his Amateur Extra License (the highest license classification in Ham Radio) at St. Marys County Amateur Radio Club in Lexington Park Maryland. Ray never met a hobby he couldnt master. He was an accomplished leather worker, metal worker, glass mosaic artist and photographer. He was an avid sailor and private pilot. In his lifetime, he restored an MGA sports car and two light aircraft. He was working on his third plane, a light sport kit plane at the time of his death. He was a long time member and Board Member of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter One. In addition to Rays wife, he is survived by his children: Robert Page (Mickie) of Pflugerville, TX; Arlene Baker (Lowell) of Spirit Lake, ID; Darlene Heller of Ontario, CA; David Page (Laurie) of Falls Church, VA; Brian Page (Venita) of Wildomar, CA; Lee Page (Robyn) of Orlando, FL; Greg Page (Donna) of Leonardtown, MD; sonin-law, Don Marlar; Rays sister, Charlotte Siniscalchi; 15 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; and many extended family. Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Raye Lynn Marlar. Family received friends for Rays Life Celebration on Saturday, April 27, from 1-4 PM, with a service at 3 PM by Pastor Linden Curtis at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mission Aviation Fellowship, 112 N Pilatus Lane, Nampa, ID 83687 or Intensive Care Ministries, P.O. Box 109, Mentone, CA 92359. Condolences to the family may be made atwww.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown.

Theodore Newkirk Sr., 86


On Sunday, April 21, Theodore Newkirk Sr., of Lexington Park, Md. departed this life at his home surrounded by family. Theodore was born on September 1, 1926 in Pender County, NC to the late Raymond Newkirk and Vandalia (Collins) Newkirk. He was the fourth of six children. Ted, as he was affectionately known, was baptized as a child at the Point Caswell Baptist Church in Atkinson, North Carolina. He later attended the First Baptist Church of Lexington Park. He received his early education in the Pender County public school system in North Carolina. Ted enlisted in the Army Air Corps on February 21,1946 where he spent most of his tour of duty in Okinawa. He served in the

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476 Aviation Squadron as a certified welder and Black Smith. Also while in Okinawa he attended the Okinawa Institute, studying math and English. Ted received the World War II Victory Medal as well as the Army of Occupation Medal. After an honorable discharge from the Army Air Corps on April 20,1947, he enrolled in the Maryland Technical Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated in 1949 with majors in physics, electronics, and trigonometry he graduated in 1949. Ted then met and fell in love with the Mary Virginia Kenny. They were married in Baltimore City on April 25, 1949, and resided there until relocating to Lexington Park in 1954. They were united in matrimony until the time of Teds death. While living in St. Marys County, Ted became a well known pillar in the community always looking for opportunities to right the wrongs in society. He served as President of the NAACP for 10 years during the 1960s and 1970s where he was instrumental in integrating Great Mills High School. While serving as president, his branch was one of the 203 branches in the nation whose membership total for 1970 exceeded their total for the previous year of 1969. On April 28,1968, a St. Marys Today reporter asked Ted why he decided to join the NAACP and his response was With me it wasnt a matter of deciding, it was a way of life. I always agreed with what the NAACP stood for. I have never been able to accept the idea that this is an NAACP problem. It is our problem. If you want to be a part of the solution, then join the NAACP. Ted worked at the U.S. Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River as an Electrical Environment Technician for 33 years. He retired January 8, 1982 from the Aircraft Electrical Evaluation Facility. He worked with Cerberonics Inc. from 1982 1988 as an Electrical Engineer testing and repairing oxygen analyzers for Navy Pilots. In 1988 he founded and was President of Newkirk Enterprises, Inc., a construction company that built affordable homes. Ted has always been active and vocal in politics, supporting representatives he felt would make a difference. Ted was appointed by Governor Parris Glendening to the St. Marys Alcoholic Beverages Board. He also served on the McKays food store Board of Directors. He was a member and Vice President of the St. Marys County Hospital Board. Ted continued his community service as President/member of the Jolly Gents Club for several years. When the opportunity presented itself, he welcomed the chance to become a member of the Carver Elementary School PTA. Ted has been an example to his family, friends and to the community all of his life. He has loved people but life is not measured merely by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. Others in fact, loved Theodore Newkirk Sr.. Ted is survived by his loving wife Virginia; his nine children: Charles Newkirk (Charlene), Stuart Newkirk (Lynn), Theodore Newkirk Jr. (Gladys) Gary Newkirk (Daylynne) Gwendolyn Newkirk Williams, Leah Ferreira (Dave), Bonnie Graves (Harvey), Felita Dorsey (Bobby), Lauria Turner (Archie); Newkirk; his devoted sister, Wilhelmina Murphy; several nephews and nieces; and faithful friend, Deborah Newkirk. He also leaves a legacy of (21) grandchildren and ( 10 ) Great grandchildren. Ted was preceded in death by his one sister, Margret Norris; three brothers, Raymond, Willie and

Rudolph Newkirk; his eldest son, Theodore Kellam; and his grandson, Jacobi Newkirk. Family will receive friends for Teds Life Celebration on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Reverend Roderick W. McClanahan at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road N., Leonardtown, MD 20650. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

ence. She worked as a Correspondent and Proof Reader for National Geographic, and the Washington Post. The family recieved friends on Tuesday, April 30, from 9:30 10:30 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Graveside Service followed at 11 a.m. in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD with Bishop Joe Dobson officiating.

George Goodwin, 78
George L. Goodwin, 78, of California, Maryland died April 27, at Hospice House of St. Marys. Born in Oxon Hill, Maryland on July 1, 1934 he was the son of the late William Henry and Eva Tennyson Goodwin. He graduated from Great Mills High School and was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army. He worked for the Lexington Park Dry Cleaners and Sealtest Dairy. He worked for over 30 years at Steuarts Petroleum in Piney Point, Maryland where he was hired as a laborer and advanced to the position of Personnel Manager of the Transportation Branch of Steuarts. After his retirement from Steuarts he worked for the St, Marys County Health Department (Transportation) where he enjoyed transporting patients to and from their appointments at various medical facilities. His favorite activities included his annual flight to Kathleen, Georgia to spend time with his son Michael and his wife Gemma. After a scrumptious breakfast served by Gemma they would head out to sightsee or just hang out at home with Doberman, Deuce. He seldom missed his Sunday cookout with his son-in-law Tom and stepdaughter Donna and the grandchildren. They barbecued Georges favorite foods while cheering on the Redskins or Baltimore Orioles. He loved dining out with his wife especially when they were joined by their best friends. Knowing a competitive game of pitch would follow he always predicted the men would win that night. He liked traveling to Lakeland with his wife to visit sister-in-law Dot (Pat) and Terry and Mark, especially the free breakfasts and dinners at Marks Fat Jacks Restaurant. His bichon frise was always at his side whether it was walking through the neighborhood with friends, cleaning his vehicles or watching Monday night wrestling. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Adams Goodwin; sisters, Helen Elizabeth Goodwin and Hilda Mae Goodwin Russell of St. Petersburg, Fla. He is also survived by his son, Michael Todd (Gemma) Goodwin and stepchildren, Brian Johnson, Donna (Tom) Johnson, Pam (Donnie) Johnson and Joey (Rick) Johnson. He is survived as well by his grandchildren Aline Casaverde, Michael Goodwin Jr., Patrick Caldwell, Larry Holsinger (Brandy), Katherine Paras (Jimmy), Thomas Owens Jr. and a great granddaughter, Georgia. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys L. Goodwin and his daughter Lisa Renee Casaverde; brothers, William Francis Goodwin, Norman Joseph Goodwin, Melvin Edward Goodwin; sisters, Mary Virginia Goodwin Spear and Shirley Jean (Boogie) Goodwin Lozen. Family recieved friends for Georges Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:00 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father

Raymond Schmidt on Wednesday, May 1 at 11 a.m. at St. John Francis Regis Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Raymond Dion, Tim OConnor, John Simpson, Tommy Abell, Jamal Hebb and Tommy Owens. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Adams, Johnny Adams, Lenny Guy and Alan Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Francis Regis Church, 43950 St. Johns Road, Hollywood, Maryland 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD

Joyce Rosemary Grinder, 67


Joyce Rosemary Grinder, 67 of Lusby, passed away April 29, at her residence. She was born August 28, 1945 in Featherstone, VA. Joyce enjoyed playing Pogo, Yahtzee, poker and spending time with family and friends. Joyce worked as a waitress and bartender in different establishments in Charles and St. Marys Counties. She is survived by her children, Dennis Grinder (Barbara) of Lusby, Md., Vernon Grinder of Lexington Park, Md., Rusty Hamilton of Waldorf, Md. and Margaret (Mindy) Grinder Cashman of Norfolk, Va.; grandchildren, Beth and Katie Cashman of Morganza, Md., Shannon Crumpler of Norfolk, Va., Tiffanie and Tyler Grinder of Lusby, Md., two great grandchildren, Isabella Gray of Morganza, Md. and Shaniyah Crumpler of Norfolk, Va.; two sisters, Pat White of Washington, DC and Diane Grinder of North Carolina and many nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life at The Grinder residence on Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 12654 Santa Rosa Circle, Lusby, MD 20657. Arrangements provided by BriscoeTonic Funeral Home.

Barbra Ann Matthews Kneller, 78


Barbara Ann Matthews Knoeller, 78, of Leonardtown, MD died April 24, at Sunrise of Fair Oaks in Fairfax County, VA. Born November 8, 1934 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Almond and Fanny Collins Matthews. Mrs. Knoeller was a retired engineer, having worked for many years for the Fairfax County Department of Transportation. In retirement she was an active supporter of Sotterley Plantation and the Womens League of Voters. She was a member of Trinity Church, St. Marys City, Md. She is survived by her children, the Reverend Stephen Gerth of New York, NY, Donna Robbins and her husband Jack of Centreville, VA, and Ralph Gerth and his wife Ulrika of Newburyport, MA, four granddaughters, and her brothers, the Reverend Lawrence Matthews and his wife Jean of Vienna, VA and Donny Matthews and his wife Edna of Virginia Beach, VA. The family received friends on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. Reverend John Ball celebrated a Funeral Service on April 27, at 11:00 AM in the church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church, P.O. Box 207, St. Marys City, MD, 20686 or to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 145 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Richard Fallon, 68
Richard H. Fallon, 68, of Mechanicsville, died April 23, at Georgetown University Hospital. Born March 6, 1945 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Thomas A. Fallon, Jr., and Mary Ellen Burke Fallon. Richard is survived by his daughter Maria L. Fallon (Sean Wickers) of Mechanicsville, Md., grandsons; Elias and Atticus Fallon-Wickers, both of Mechanicsville, Md., companion Tina Vincent of Mechanicsville, Md., siblings; Patricia Fallon of Annapolis, Md., Thomas Fallon of Mechanicsville, Md., and James Fallon of Waldorf, Md. Richard was a contractor for Southland Corporation for many years. He enjoyed his home on the water, fishing, hunting, and boating. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown.

Shirley Claire Luber, 93


Shirley Claire Luber, 93, of Solomons, Md. formerly from Greenbelt, Md. passed away on April 26, in Solomons, Md. Born on December 20, 1919 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Allie and Nelson Hubel. Shirley was the loving wife of Arthur Luber, whom she married in College Park, Md. in 1943. Shirley is survived by her sons Neil Luber of Hollywood, Md., Ross Luber of Sonora, CA, 5 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Shirley graduated from high school in 1937, and later graduated from the University of Maryland in 1942 with a Bachelors of Sci-

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A Failed Chemistry Experiment
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer A few years ago, I watched my daughter paint a dragon. Her br ushst rokes, to her art-challenged father, were amazing in their fluidity and effortlessness. The elegant flow of pen across paper created unmistakable characteristics and within moments the beast had come alive on paper. It was still a drawing by a child, but it wasnt about the quality of the art - it was her execution. It was out of body. Her unencumbered thoughts were guiding the brush. There was no consternation and no impeding examination between her imagination and her hands magical transfer of image onto paper. The point is my daughters hand and a paintbrush work together. Theres a natural chemistry between device and extremity and an innate ability to convert thought into tangible image. Transport me back in time to apprentice under Monet or Van Gogh and I could probably produce passable artwork; but Id never duplicate my daughters grace. Similarly, Stephen King said in his book On Writing that obsessive dedication can turn competent writers into good ones, but great writing is something you either can or cant produce. I experience that humbling truth often while ironing out choppy prose. There are times when stringing two sentences together exceeds my capabilities; other times hundreds of words can explode in moments. If only the latter could be bottled and consumed as needed. Sports are no different from art or writing - the naturals stand out immediately to the naked eye. A few glimpses of Ken Griffey Jrs swing, Barry Sanders running a football, Randy Moss running under a long bomb, Hakeem Olajuwon in the low post or Roger Federer playing tennis and you know greatness is before you. Each regularly accomplished elite athletic feats with seemingly little effort. There was no wasted movement; everything from mind to every part of the body was in complete harmony.

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Of the major team sports, basketball particularly on the offensive end - requires the most integration to play at the highest level. Consistently putting the orange in the hoop is predicated on proper spacing, ball movement, unselfishness and close choreography between 5 participants. When a basketball team is synchronized, the game is graceful even artful. Passes are crisp, the ball moves like a pinball and plays unfurl ahead of the human eyes ability to process. When it is executed precisely, offensive basketball is perhaps the most beautiful display in the sports worlds gallery - and no one does it better than the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs talent - with household names like Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan is undeniable, but teamwork and the perfect integration of role players like Matt Bonner, Danny Green and Towson Universitys (a shameless plug of my alma mater) Gary Neal are the root of their mastery. From top to bottom the Spurs organization is perfectly aligned and role-mapped; the oncourt product is simply as gorgeous as modern basketball gets. Ironically, the Spurs first round playoff opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is their antithesis. With Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, the Lakers are a hodgepodge of elite talent that has never found its flow. Coaching changes, tweaked lineups and team meetings clichs of desperate teams - have had no effect. The Lakers have been foiled by injury and acrimony and ultimately were doomed by a severe lack of chemistry. The Lakers were swept 4 games to none in an uncompetitive series against the Spurs; an outcome that secured their legacy as an apocalyptic disaster and the latest entry in Chemistry Trumps Talent, an unwritten diary of team building. Barbara Walters once infamously asked Katharine Hepburn if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? I suppose if the Lakers were an artist, theyd be me with a brush held awkwardly in on hand, a palate loaded with dollops of paint in the other and a blank canvass about to be victimized. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com

Somerset Patriots Trounce Blue Crabs


The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs twice during backto-back nights at regency stadium. The Patriots won 8-5 in a 10th inning rally tonight in front of a season-high 5,312 fans on April 26, then won 7-4 in front of 3,613 fans on April 27 at Regency Furniture Stadium. The Patriots began the April 27 game by homering in the first inning and would not relinquish the lead for the remainder of the game. In the loss, Southern Maryland drops to 3-7 in the Liberty Division, while Somerset improves to 6-3 in the Freedom Division. First baseman Jose Julio-Ruiz led the way for the Blue Crabs, going 2-for-4 and contributing two RBIs on the night. Julio-Ruiz brought the Blue Crabs within one in the fourth as the team attempted a bottom of the inning rally however, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs would be unable to add any more runs in the frame. Designated-hitter Ryan Mulhern would have the only other multi-hit game (2-for-4), while center fielder Jeremy Owens continued to warm up after a cool streak, going 1-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases. Somersets second baseman Jonny Tucker went 3-for-5 tonight for the Patriots, dishing out three RBIs and one run in the contest. Catcher Jake Fox also hit his second home run in as many nights for the Patriots as he went 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI. LHP Jeremy Sowers would not perform as strongly on the mound as he did in his last start against Somerset. Despite pitching two strong innings to begin the game, Sowers would eventually unravel in the fifth, walking the first three batters he faced. In four innings the starter allowed five runs on four hits and three walks. For the Patriots RHP Mitch Atkins also faced trouble throughout his five innings pitched. The Blue Crabs would nab four runs off of three hits, while Atkins managed five strikeouts in his start and walking four. Sowers began the game by retiring the first two batters he faced, but gave up a home run to the next batter Fox. The home run was the second of the series for the catcher who went 2-for5 last night. Despite a leadoff walk by Owens, the Blue Crabs were unable to add any runs in the bottom of the inning as the Patriots took an early 1-0 lead. Sowers quickly redeemed himself in the second by retiring the next three batters in a row and the Blue Crabs defense helped the 26 year-old get out of trouble in the third. Patriots center fielder Aharon Eggleston would be hit by a pitch, advancing to first in the top of the third with one out, but the Blue Crabs would get two outs right back as Sowers struck out shortstop Bobby Stevens and Eggleston was caught stealing at second. Designated hitter Yunesky Sanchez, who has collected seven hits in the first eight games, then came to the plate. Fortunately though, a fly out to the shortstop for Sanchez helped the Blue Crabs get out of the inning without a run scored. Southern Maryland wouldnt be much help on the offensive side in those same innings, despite the Blue Crabs getting runners to the corners in the second with two outs. Somerset would retire the next batter second baseman Wladimir Sutil and was able to get out of the inning with the two runners left on base. In the third Owens continued to turnaround his performance after a slow start to the season with a leadoff single and stolen base. Yet Atkins again got the next three consecutive batters out as the score remained 1-0 in favor of the patriots. Playing a part in moving Blue Crabs batters to the corners in the second inning, Mulhern would help by getting himself on base in the bottom of the fourth. The ensuing batter Julio-Ruiz would get Mulhern, plus himself home as he belted a two-run homerun over the right field wall, for his first home run of the season and a 2-1 score at the end of four. After allowing the leadoff batter on base in three innings straight (second through fifth) the Patriots would finally capitalize on the situation in the top of the fifth. Sowers struggled, walking the first three batters he faced in the inning. Manager Patrick Osborn chose to replace Sowers in favor of RHP Kyle Mertins with the bases loaded. Mertins, who was faced with a tough task of a bases loaded situation with no outs, had work to do. Somersets Tucker would tally his first hit with a single followed by a Sanchez single, putting the Patriots ahead 3-2. Mertins would battle back, retiring the three of the next four batters, but not before a sacrifice fly for a tally and Mertins throwing a wild pitch to add two more to the board for Somerset. A bottom of the inning rally would be in the works for the Blue Crabs however as Patriots pitcher Atkins began to lose momentum. Owens reached base for the third time on the night as he led-off the inning with a walk and stolen base for the second time tonight. Shortstop Renny Osuna was then sent to first after being hit by a pitch as outfielder Brian Barton dropped down a sacrifice bunt. Somerset would then tally back-to-back errors from the third baseman and pitcher Atkins. Third baseman Smith would overthrow first as he tried to get Barton out, leaving him at first and allowing Owens to score, while pitcher Atkins also over threw first base as he checked the runner during the next at bat, allowing Osuna the score as the Blue Crabs shortened the Patriots lead to 5-4. The Blue Crabs would be unable to contribute any more runs to the board after the fifth inning, however Tuckers single to right field would chip in two more runs in the eighth inning and a stolen base for the 7-4 final over Southern Maryland. The Blue Crabs remain home Sunday to close out a three-game series against the Somerset Patriots. The game slated for 2:05 p.m. will be the seventh meeting between the two clubs this season. Southern Maryland will then have an off-day Monday before heading back on the road for a six-game road trip Tuesday. The Liberty Divisions first-place Bridgeport Bluefish will be the Blue Crabs first opponent in a three-game series, before facing the Camden Riversharks for the first time this season starting on May 3. Fans can listen to the Blue Crabs live broadcast tomorrow on www.phoenixintermedia.com <http://www.phoenixintermedia.com/> with pre-game beginning at 6:15 p.m. Fans can also follow the Blue Crabs on www.somdbluecrabs.com <http://www.somdbluecrabs.com/> .

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Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Franklin 2. Kyle Nelson 3. Mike Corbin 4. Chuck Bowie 5. Jimmy Randall 6. Barry Williams Sr. 7. Darren Alvey 8. Mike Latham 9. David Kaiser 10. Mike Raleigh 11. Johnny Oliver 12. Dale Reamy 13. Mark Garner 14. Ed Pope Jr. 15. Will Quinlan (DNS) Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jonathon Raley 2. Jamie Sutphin 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Matt Tarbox 5. Matt Krickbaum 6. Kenneth Sutphin 7. Jerry Deason 8. Sam Archer 9. Brian Adkins 10. Greg Morgan 11. John Burch U-Car feature finish 1. Tom Paddock 2. Jeff Wilkins 3. Jason Wilkins 4. Justin Katz 5. Ryan Clement 6. Robert Perry 7. Larry Lamb 8. Erica Bailey 9. Jacob Lewis 10. Cori French 11. Samantha Raley 12. Randy Wilkins 13. John Pritt 14. DJ Powell 15. Cory Swaim 16. Billy Hill 17. Jimmy Pritt 18. Charlotte Ball 19. Mikey Latham 20. Brenda Alexander 21. Megan Mann 22. Michael Pfaff 23. Mark Pollard 24. Brian Lederhouse 25. Speed Alton 26. Steve Katz 27. Austin Nichols

Feathers Career-First at Potomac Comes in Non-Stop Ernie Jones Memorial


Franklin a First-Timer in Street Stock Main
By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Budds Creek, MD - This is the first time Ive ever raced here in a late model, were the words from 21-year-old Winchester Va. native Trever Feathers after scoring his career-first Potomac speedway Late Model feature win in last Saturday nights 35-lap, Three State Flyers Ernie Jones memorial. Feathers win, worth $3022, plus bonus money, was run in record time as the 35-lap feature went non-stop from green to checker in just over 13 minutes with all 23 feature starters finishing the event Defending Winchester speedway Late Model champion Kenny Pettyjohn and Feathers shared the front-row for the start of the event. Pettyjohn got the jump at the start, however, Feathers utilized the outside groove to snare the race lead as the mob roared off turn-two. From that point on, it would be a race for second, as Feathers sliced in and out of lapped traffic to lead the distance over eventual runner-up Pettyjohn. I cant believe Im standing here right now. A jubilant Feathers stated in Potomacs victory lane. Weve been working on this car all season trying to get it right, and I cant thank my mom and dad and all the people who help with this thing, this win is for them. In a race that went non-stop, Feathers had to deal with heavy lapped traffic in the latter stages of the race. I lost my brakes around lap-26. Said Feathers. I really had to take it easy over those final few laps because I wasnt sure how big of a lead we had and I didnt want to give this one away in lapped cars, but the track was just about perfect tonight and it was my job to get it done, and we did. David Williams came home third, Mark Pettyjohn was fourth with Jamie Lathroum rounding out the top-five. Setting fast-time in time trials over the 24 car field was Mark Pettyjohn with a one-lap time of 16.086. Heat race wins went to Feathers, Williams and Mark Pettyjohn. Defending Winchester speedway track champion Mike Franklin scored his first-career Potomac feature win in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Franklin took the lead from Mike Corbin on lap-2 and would go on to take the win by a straightaway over eventual runner-up Kyle Nelson. Corbin hung tough for third, Chuck Bowie was fourth with eleventh-starting Jimmy Randall completing the top-five. Heats for the 15 cars on hand went to Franklin and Nelson. Jonathon Raley scored his first feature win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main. Raley, who stated seventh, took the lead from Jamie Sutphin on lap-14, and would cruise to the checker in a race that featured four-different leaders. Sutphin held on for second, Kyle Nelson was third, Matt Tarbox took fourth with Matt Krickbaum rounding out the top-five. John Burch was the heat winner. In the nightcap 20-lap U-Car feature Tom Paddock dominated the event for his first win of the season. Paddock started on the pole and would run off and hide from the rest of the field to score the relatively easy win. Jeff Wilkins was second, Jason Wilkins took third, Justin Katz fourth with Ryan Clement filling the front-five. Heats for the seasonhigh 27 cars went to Paddock, Mark Pollard and Jason Wilkins. Late Model feature finish 1. Trever Feathers 2. Kenny Pettyjohn 3. David Williams 4. Mark Pettyjohn 5. Jamie Lathroum 6. JT Spence 7. Dale Hollidge 8. Scott LeBarron 9. Kyle Hardy 10. Jason Covert 11. Kenny Moreland 12. Brian Tavenner 13. Roy Deese Jr. 14. Gregg Satterlee 15. Ryan Hackett 16. Jason Miller 17. Pancho Lawler 18. Scott Cross 19. Colt White 20. Deane Guy 21. Tommy Wagner Jr. 22. Tyler Castle 23. Ray Kable Jr. 24. Keith Jackson (DNS)

NMRA Fords invade MIR


The NMRA will once again be rolling into Maryland International Raceway on May 3-5, 2013 for an exciting weekend of all Ford Drag Racing, Car Show, and Swap Meet. All the cars and all the stars of NMRA Ford drag racing will return once again to famed Maryland International Raceway for the ultimate Blue Oval slugfest! Last year's event was huge, and this year's NMRA event promises to be even bigger as word spread around the Ford drag racing world that MIR's facility is among the best in the U.S. and the racing surface is perfect for setting national records. The addition of the SVT 20th Anniversary Shootout to this year's NMRA Maryland event will have the facility bursting at the seams as hundreds of new race & show participants competing in special SVT-only race and car show classes. This is a "must attend" event for any Ford fanatic where they will see the best in NMRA and Ford motorsports! This event will also bring out each of the NMRA's premier heads-up classes - the epitome of Ford drag racing. Many of the NMRA's regulars live within close proximity to Maryland International Raceway and use it for testing, so they may have a leg up on the competition due to their familiarity with the facility - but don't let that fool you! Each racer coming from afar will be looking to take their shot for all the glory on the MIR 1320 in their respective classes and take down those local stars, so get your tickets early for this one - it's sure to be a classic. Special SVT 20th Anniversary Shootout 2013 is SVT's 20th anniversary and what better way for NMRA to celebrate than a shootout! Come see the best in SVT drag racing competing in SVT-only classes, or taking on the pros like Johnny Lightning in his 9-second hauler! From the VMP Superchargers Terminator / GT500 Shootout class to two separate SVT True Street categoriesthe SVT 20th Anniversary Shootout will bring together awesome SVT drag racers & auto show participants from mild to wild, and from all over the U.S. for serious bragging rights. All the players are showing up for this one & you should too! Special thanks to SVT, Ford Racing, Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords, SVTPerformance.com, SVT Owners Association, SVT Mustang Club, Mid-Atlantic Cobra Association, National Lightning Owners Club, Johnny Lightning Performance, LightningRodder.com, and LightningGarage. com for your support! Have a quick street Mustang? Want to prove it on the track? Then you definitely want to enter TREMEC True Street, which is presented by Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine! True Street is the perfect class for any beginner because reaction time doesn't matter. Join other True Street racers, with passengers, and the crew from Muscle Mustangs on a 30-mile NMRAescorted cruise to prove the street worthiness of all cars in competition. Next hit the track for 3 back-to-back passes and then watch as NMRA presents cash and awards to the overall fastest, runner-up and to each racer with the closest average to 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 seconds! In addition, entry-level racers fit into the NMRA's Open Comp, Modular Muscle, and Super Stang classes, so take a look at the class rules and make your plans to come out and race with the best Ford racers in the country. For rules information visit: www.nmradigital. com/rules, pick a class, make sure your car fits the rules and you have the proper safety gear, and come race with the NMRA! There's more than just racing action! In addition to all of the action that will take place on the quarter-mile, the NMRA also has the awesome UPR Products All-Ford Car Show, which features over fifty different awards that are presented each day of the show. With the number of Ford fans and car enthusiasts in the Maryland area, we're expecting to see a huge turnout for the car show. What's your flavor? Is it a '66 Fairlane 500 hardtop? Or maybe a '79 Pace Car Mustang? No matter what type of Ford you own, there's a place for it in the All-Ford Car show. The Maryland International Raceway stop on the NMRA tour will also have plenty of space allocated for the traditional NMRA Manufacturer's Midway, which brings in a huge group of vendors and their wares. You'll have the opportunity to rub elbows with representatives from many of the major manufacturers to learn about their products - a chance you may not get for the rest of the season! This NMRA event will have a little bit of everything, from the intense racing action to the car show and even a jet car shooting for 300+ mph on the MIR 1320 - get your tickets now! Huge Manufacturers' Midway & Swap Meet Looking to buy parts for your Ford? Want a chance to meet face-to-face with experts from your favorite performance companies? This event will feature an awesome manufacturers' midway where you can find great deals on the performance parts you need for your muscle car or hot rod. If you're looking for that hard to find part or a great bargain, be sure to check out the swap meet. Jet Car Shooting for 300+ mph! Get ready to be blown away by the Jet Car ripping down the 1320! Be one of the first to witness the Jet Car make a blazing 300+mph pass. World Famous Burnout Contest! The World Famous Burnout Contest is always the crowd favorite! Sign up to participate for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights, or sit back and cheer as contestants smoke their tires. Admission is just $20 per day, or a 2-day pass is $35, and a three day pass is $55. Kids 12 & under are free. For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit us at www. mirdrag.com

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RoboBees Win Excellence In Engineering


FIRST robotics Team 836, The RoboBees, from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center in Leonardtown, Md. competed in the regional Washington, D.C. robotics competition, finishing in 7th place and winning the Excellence in Engineering Award for the design and climbing Charlotte Hall Library will close for ability of their robot. Fifty-nine teams staffing training competed in the tournament, featuring Charlotte Hall library will be closed teams from throughout the country as this Friday, May 3, until 1 p.m. for staff well as international participation by training. The other two branches will be teams from Israel and Brazil. The Roopen. boBees had a rough start, having a few difficulties with their shooting mechaHands-on fun planned for parents and nism. But after troubleshooting, the kids team rose in the ranks and was among Making books fun will be the focus the top eight in the field. It was inof the hands-on activities planned for credible, said Kyle Schmidt, a freshparents and their children at the Read. man at Great Mills High School. Learn. Grow. programs scheduled on In addition to the tournament, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Lexington Park members from the team paid a rare branch, on May 14 at 5 p.m. at Leonarvisit to the Pentagon, visiting the Depdtown branch, and on May 16 at 10:30 uty Assistant Secretary of the Navy a.m. at Charlotte Hall branch. for Air Programs, Mr. Richard Gilpin and his staff. The visit was set up by Adults can sharpen computer and job CDR Mark Lucas, a mentor with the skills team who works at the Pentagon. The Adults can learn the basics of getting RoboBee visitors were led by senior digital photos off their cameras plus mentor, Mr. Dave Buddenbohn and basic photo editing techniques at a class were accompanied by mentor Mr. Erik on May 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington Park Wood and parent Mr. Jonathan Wilkins branch. Registration is required. along with team president Mike Byers, A Job Seekers Workshop will be held and members Jazmin Brown, Sabrina at Leonardtown branch on May 6 from Paz, Jocelyn Wilkins, Jared Wilkins, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and at Lexington Park and Phillip Scassero. They were introbranch on May 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 duced to Mr. Gilpin along with memp.m. for job seekers to get assistance bers from his staff, Mr. Ed Jackanowswith job search related issues such as ki, Ms. Angie Knappenberger, and resumes and online applications. Ms. Sondra Even. The team conversed about the robotics tournament season Talents and skills to be shared and the STEM fields in general. They Lexington Park library will offer had an enjoyable visit, learning much Mayker Mondays each Monday in about engineering and technical career May for community members to get paths and gained valuable insight and together to learn new skills and share advice from engineering professionals their skills. On May 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 and leaders at the Pentagon. p.m. anyone interested in making a quilt Ms. Angie Knappenberger gave Submitted photo can attend to learn or share their quilting a valuable piece of advice that stood skills. Later at 5 p.m. Making Recycled out to me, said Jared Wilkins. She Jazmin Brown, left, Phillip Scassero, Sabrina Paz, Jarod Wilkins, Jocelyn Wilkins and Michael Byers. Crafts will be offered for those interreminded us to make sure that we ested in making something new out of communicate effectively as scientists dont necessarily have a STEM degree. After visiting The Pentagon, I realized recycled materials. Other sessions being and engineers so that our knowledge can be Mr. Gilpins advice was to follow our that I would love to use my engineering deoffered include Making Jewelry on May shared. passion, whatever that may be, to enjoy life, gree to serve my country by working at The 13 at 10 a.m.; Making a Move (Chess) on Jocelyn Wilkins mentioned that she and enjoy coming to work each day. Pentagon. I am so grateful for this rare opMay 13 at 4 p.m.; Making a Stitch (knit- appreciated the advice that Ms. Sondra After the visit, the team went on a short portunity to visit and speak with Mr. Gilpin ting and crocheting) on May 20 at 10 Even gave to us about college and career tour of the Pentagon. and his staff, said Jocelyn. a.m. and Making Music on May 20 at 4 choices. She said that no skill is unimportThe RoboBees would like to thank I enjoyed seeing the numerous paintp.m. ant when it comes to a career in engineer- ings and model displays in the corridors of their newest sponsor, Systems Made Simple, ing. She also reminded us not to be afraid the pentagon, said Jared. We visited the along with current sponsors: BAE Systems, Poets invited to share poetry to change our minds about our majors, while Pentagon Memorial Chapel and I was im- Boeing, Booz Allen Hamilton, The Patuxent Poets of all ages can share either their Mr. Ed Jackanowski showed us that there are pressed by the elaborate memorial that helps Partnership, AUVSI, SAIC, Triton Metals, original or favorite poems at the Poetry multiple avenues to get a job at the Pentagon to remind us of that awful day when our and NAVAIR for their support and contribuOpen Mic at Leonardtown library on and that many of the Pentagons employees country was attacked. tions to the team. May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Basic genealogy offered An introductory course to genealogy will be offered at Charlotte Hall library The Leonardtown Lions Club hosted Cross collected a total of 34 productive on May 15 and at Leonardtown Library a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, April units of blood. It was an excellent days on May 30 with both sessions starting at 19, at the Episcopal Church on St. An- work for everyone involved. The Blood 5:30 p.m. The class will cover the basics drews Road. Lions Frank Nuhfer (left) and Drive filled all the time slots and the Red of where to look for information, fillJohn Brown are seen assisting one of the Cross blood collection team was full-time ing out charts, organizing information, blood donors,.Kathleen Kirby, wife of the busy keeping up with the donors! using the library databases, and explorPresident (King Lion) of the Club, George Another very successful community ing useful websites. Basic computer Kirby. Not pictured, but also very active support event for the Leonardtown Lions skills and an email account are necesthat day, was Lion Joe Dunn, the Chair- Club. It shows how important our annual sary. Registration is required. man of the group. The Lions contributed donation to the Red Cross is, in making 25 hours of volunteer work. blood drawings like this possible and so Lion Joe Dunn reported that the Red successful, said Lion Joe. Submitted photo

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Art Contest Held at Courthouse

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Student Member of The Board Of Education
Leonardtown, Md. - St. Marys County Association of Student Councils held elections for the Student Member of the Board of Education of St. Marys County (the Board) position on April 16, 2013, at the General Assembly. Peter Widmayer from Chopticon High School was elected to this position and will replace the current Student Member of the Board, Shannon Demehri from Leonardtown High School. Peter is an 11th grade student at Chopticon High School and an active member of his schools student council, the Future Leaders of the World Mentoring Program, and Skills USA at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. He also participates and volunteers with several community organizations, such as the Knights of Columbus, to promote the importance of active citizenship When Peter assumes this leadership position, his focus will center on taking an active role against bullying. This will include finding creative ways to address bullying and taking action against this important social problem. In addition, Peter wants to make bullying prevention a movement that touches students and their school communities. This initiative demonstrates Peters commitment to engage and empower students with options to address bullying situations and change school culture. Peter will become an official member of the Board and provide an informed student viewpoint to the Board of Education. While serving as the Student Member of the Board, Peter will be sharing information with students and the general public on an array of educational concerns. This student leadership position also includes being an active participant at student-related and school-related activities. For more information, contact Kevin T. Wright, Supervisor of Instruction for Social Studies, by telephone at 301-475-5511, ext. 128, or by e-mail at ktwright@smcps.org.a

Photos by Alex Panos

As part of Crime Victims Awareness week, kids in drug court and other repeat non-violent offenders in the countys probation program were asked to participate in an art contest at the St. Marys County Circuit Court House. On the top is a picture representing the dangers of gun violence. The photo on the bottomt is meant to represent the dangers of domestic violence, according to its artist, and show the many ways violence can affect a family. Pete Cucinotta, juvenile drug court coordinator, said the contest served as a way for the kids to reflect back on victims of crime.

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Jahma Elsie Lorpu Combay 33 Lexington Park, Md Brian Andrew Vetter 32 Lexington Park, Md Davida Jermica Estep 33 Lexington Park, Md David Dwight Barnes 39 Lexington Park, Md Clifton Neal Whitford 47 Hollywood, Md Heidi Lee Hendrickson 45 Hollywood, Md Kelly Corinne Cooke 47 St. Inigoes, Md Joseph Ignatious Bracken 40 St. Inigoes, Md Ashley Elizabeth Ferriter 24 Lexington Park, Md Jeffery Lynn Oliver 26 Lexington Park, Md Amanda Jeanette Zander 24 Leonardtown, Md John Tyler Brinsfield 25 Delmar, Md Halie Ross Raszewski 24 Towson, Md Roy Gregory Edwards 26 Towson, Md

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Gregory Edward Herpel 22 Gaitherburg, Md Jessica Marie Riesett 24 Gaitherburg, Md Justin Randall Blankinship 31 Mechanicsville, Md Brandy Lee Willenborg 27 Mechanicsville, Md Sarah Elizabeth Link 24 Callaway, Md Michael Thomas Schaefer 25 Lusby, Md Ebony Monique Evans 32 Lexington Park, Md Kevin Quacian Sholamar Kelsey 25 Lexington Park, Md

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Amber Lynn Sides 19 Philadelphia, Pa Ashleigh Renee Norris 20 Hollywood, Md Sherrella Latonya Brown 39 Waldorf, Md Ricky Keith Neal, Jr., 40 Waldorf, Md Chuanitra Lavette Chase 31 Great Mills, Md Kevin Michael Thompson 30 Great Mills, Md

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Cindy Ling Chen 32 Lexington Park, Md Ming Kui Chen 33 Lexington Park, Md

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Lexington Park, Md Devon Articis Hall 24 Lexington Park, Md Danielle Joy Hartwell 30 California, Md Stephen Sherwood Paustian 30 Lusby, Md Darryl Cervantes Fontecha 21 Lexington Park, Md Akyia Tolane Wilson 26 Lexington Park, Md Cynthia Renee Bucior 20 Mechanicsville, Md Travon Garnett Walker 19 Fort Hood, Tx Evan Nicholas Quasney 28 Washington, DC Jacqueline Rose Klingebiel 29 Washington, DC Eleise Michael Waggoner 21 Patuxent River, Md Anthony Rory ODonnell 24 Patuxent River, Md Charles Theodore Johnson 60 Waldorf, Md Effie Irene Neal 57 Waldorf, Md Kimberly Jean Gretton 39 Dracut, Ma Alexander Victor Dallas 42 Dracut, Ma

Andrea Virgina Rubin 36 Washington, DC Jamie Katherine Petereson 30 Washington, DC Paul Howard Tackish 27 Pomfret, Md Jenna Denise Roselle 25 Bryans Road, Md Shannon Kay Riley 33 Leonardtown, Md Dale Eugene Wince 37 Leonardtown, Md Lance Robin Hood, II Great Mills, Md Jessie Jeanne Delorme 28 Great Mills, Md

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Julie Elizabeth Adamson 44 California, Md Ronnie William Taylor 46 California, Md

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Ashley Dawn Weldon 27 Lusby, Md Corey Brendan Donahoo 29 Lusby, Md Leonid Matvyeyev 25 Lexington Park, Md Vaiva Petrauskaite 27 Lexington Park, Md

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All Month Long


St. Maries Musica Spring 2013 Concerts Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Patuxent Presbyterian Church 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, Md. (and performing Requiem by Maurice Durufl with Festival Chorus, Chamber Orchestra, Harp and Organ) New this season: The newly formed Festival Chorus will be performing Requiem by Maurice Durufl with Chamber Orchestra, Harp and Organ. Requiem will be performed in its entirety by the Festival Chorus at the Patuxent Presbyterian Church only on Monday, May 6th. Selected excerpts will be performed by St. Maries Musica at our remaining concert venues. Friends of The Leonardtown Theatre to Host Multiple Movie Nights in Downtown Leonardtown The Dorsey Building (Washington Street) The movies return to Leonardtown during the months of April and May! The Friends of The Leonardtown Theatre present 5 film screenings on select evenings as part of the towns Steppin Out in Leonardtown promotional campaign to encourage tourism and visibility to Leonardtown. The following dates with the following releases: May 4 -- Tortilla Soup, Rated PG-13 (released in 2001) May 10 -- The Blind Side, Rated PG13 (released in 2009) May 17 -- M*A*S*H*, Rated PG (released in 1979) Doors open each evening at 6 p.m. Each screening will begin at 6:45 p.m. with a brief introduction by James Bershon, Friends Programming Director, followed by the film and then concluding with a short discussion period afterwards. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended by emailing fotlt@ outlook.com or by calling 240-298-0183. Concessions will be available on site.

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 301-997-1644 or visit www.craftguildshop.com. Seussical Jr. Mother Catherine Spalding School, 38833 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville, 7 p.m. Cost is $6 at the door. Call 301-8843165 if any questions. 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. Off the Wall- an art market in LeonARTown At the Leonardtown Arts Center, 22660 Washington Street, Leonardtown, 5 to 8 p.m. Local artists and artisans bring a funky flavor to the town mixing unusual material with innovative design work. Moriah Morgan Student Art Show-1st Annual Art Show of Moriah Morgans Private Students at the Leonardtown Arts Center. 301 475 5775. Artist Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books & Music, 41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, 5 to 7 p.m. Poet Jos Ballesteros signs copies of his book of poetry, POLVO ENAMORADO/ LOVEDUST.

MD Boating Safety Education Course at Lusby Southern Branch Library Lusby Southern Branch Library (20 Appeal Lane), - 9 a.m. to noon The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Solomons Flotilla, will present a three-session Maryland Boating Safety Education course. The class sessions will begin at 9 a.m. Sessions end at noon on the 4th and 11th, and at 2 p.m. on the 25th. The class will be presented in the Lusby Southern Branch Library, 20 Appeal Lane. Graduates of this course will receive the MD Boater Safety Education certificate. This certificate must be carried by any person born after July 1, 1972 while that person operates a registered vessel in Maryland waters. Students must attend all sessions and pass a final examination in order to obtain the certificate. Topics include: Introduction to Boating Terms, Boating Equipment, Boat Trailering, Boat Handling Underway, Navigation Aids, Boating Emergencies, Maryland Boating Laws, Jet Ski Operation, Water Skiing Regulations, Hunting and Fishing. Contact Gary Smith at 410-326-8377 or fsope.232@hotmail.com to pre-register. Space is limited, so sign up early. 15th Annual Prayer At the White House Lawn of the White House Ellipse Northwest Quadrant, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please join the 15th Annual Prayer at the White House, Hope for America in Spite of the Storm, Reaching out to all 50 States and the World. They are also seeking voices for a 1,000 voice choir. This event is free and open to the public. For transportation from Southern Maryland, buses depart from the Colony Shopping Center in California, Md. at 8 a.m. Call 301-373-2343 for details and to reserve your seat by April 15. Buses will also depart from Waldorf. For more information, visit www.whitehouseprayer.com or contact Rev. Marguerite R. Morris at 301-3732343 or whitehouseprayer@yahoo.com. Ultimate Spring Gifts Event Participating Bath and Body Works Stores Nationwide, 1 to 5 p.m. Bath & Body Works invites shoppers to experience the ultimate gift giving event where they can stock up for their spring occasions such as Mothers Day, graduations, weddings, and more. In most stores, with any full size Signature Collection purchase, consumers will receive a complimentary NEW Beautiful Day Fine Fragrance Mist, wrapped in cellophane bag and tied together with a festive blue gingham ribbon. Featuring notes of sun kissed apple, wild daisy, and fresh pink peony, the Beautiful Day Fine Fragrance Mist is as lovely as the most perfect spring day, and will make any spring occasion extra special. In addition to being able to sample the exciting new Beautiful Day Fine Fragrance Mist, attendees will also have the opportunity to experience gifting inspiration stations where gift experts will help highlight the perfect scent for every personality best selling Japanese Cherry Blossom for the classic girl, Beautiful Day for the woman who lives for the fresh outdoors, Bella Italy for the adventurous traveler, and Forever Red for the woman who loves a little luxury. Customizable gift tags will be available throughout the store for

consumers to add their own hand-written personal message to any complimentary gift-wrapped item. They can even add a bit of flair to any gift with a fun tie-off like the convenient antibacterial pocket back and clip holder. Fit and Healthy Expo Chancellors Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free public event is being sponsored by Health Connections at MedStar St. Marys Hospital and the Fit & Healthy St. Marys Coalition. Exhibitions and demonstrations by local businesses will highlight all that St. Marys County has to offer in support of a healthy lifestyle. In addition to free health screenings and nutrition education, there will be activities for every age. Try a full-size obstacle course set up by World Gym, childrens yoga, Zumba, or any number of fitness op tions available. Bring your family and friends for an enjoyable active and funfilled day. Discover and experience the local resources available to help you get and stay fit. In the case of inclement weather, a rain date is scheduled for Sunday, June 2. For more information, visit MedStarStMarys.org/FitandHealthy or call Health Connections at 301-475-6019.

Sunday, May 5
Parish Dinner/Festival Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center (28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, directly behind the church), 12 to 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy a fantastic meal and participate in the festivities: Big Raffle, 50-50 Raffle, White Elephant Table, Bake Table, Plant Table, Bingo, Childrens Game room, and more. Lots of fun for the whole family. The menu includes: Ham, Crab Balls, Southern Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Beets, Applesauce, Coleslaw, Potatoes, Garden Salad, Rolls, Desserts, and Beverages. The cost is $18 for adults and carry out and $7 for children ages 6 to 12, and children under 6 eat free. There will be a drive-through for carry out dinners only. All proceeds to benefit the hall building fund. For information/tickets call 301-8843123, 240-538-6728, or 301-448-5237. Seussical Jr. Mother Catherine Spalding School, 38833 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville, 2 p.m. Cost is $6 at the door. Call 301-8843165 if any questions.

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. 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.

Tuesday, May 7
St Marys People on the Go Meeting The Arc of Southern Maryland, 25470 Point Lookout Rd # H, Leonardtown, 4 to 5 p.m. St Marys People on the Go will be hosting their monthly meeting at the Arc of Southern Maryland. People on the Go of St Marys County is a group of individuals with disabilities who believe in self advocacy. Our self advocates are fighting everyday for change within St Marys Coun-

Saturday, May 4
Huge Church Yard Sale Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kinston Creek Road, Rte, 4, California, 7 to 11 a.m.

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ty. Anyone interested in being involved and supporting us is welcome to attend our meeting. Please contact Tracia Price at (301) 535-7404 or by email traciap@yahoo.com with any questions or comments. Law Day College of Southern Maryland, Building C, Leonardtown, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The St. Marys County Bar Association will be hosting Law Day. Come learn about the legal services and support available in St. Marys County and meet recruiters for law enforcement positions. Participating organizations include: Legal Aid, Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy, St. Marys County Office of the States Attorney, St. Marys County Sheriff, Maryland State Troopers, Army, and more. For more information, please contact us at smc.bar.association@gmail.com

Saturday, May 11
6th Annual Calvery Arts Festival All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sample the best Patuxent Wine Trail wines ($15 fee) with souvenir tasting glass at the 6th Annual Calvert Arts Festival. No admission fee to shop from outstanding local juried artisans. Delicious food, live entertainment, childrens crafts, raffles and more. Tour our 1692 church and labyrinth. Rain or shine! Save money; reserve your wine glass at www.brownpapertickets. com/event/331645. Age verified for wine tasting by picture ID at fest. Proceeds benefit parish and community projects. Plenty of free parking all All Saints Episcopal Church. Formerly Calvert Wine and Arts Fest. 2nd Saturday Series at Sotterley Sotterley Plantation in the barn, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, 1 and 3:30 p.m. Women of Sotterley Discover the amazing women of Sotterley. Whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm managers wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Advance reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 20 people per tour. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org. Walking required.

held at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens. Reception will follow. Rain or shine. Direct all inquiries to 410-257-0544 or visit www.chesapeakehighlands.com. Sun and Fun Festival Remax Parking Lot, 23076 Three Notch Rd California, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please join us as our teams hold a variety of fundraisers, including yard sale items, food and refreshments, crafts and vendor items. All net proceeds from participating teams will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Tom Cavanagh at logistics@ stmarysrelay.org or visit our website at www.stmarysrelay.org

Sunday, May 19
COSMIC, the Chesapeake Choral Arts Spring Concert College of Southern Maryland Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, 3:30 p.m. The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society in collaboration with COSMIC Symphony presents: A Night at the Opera (Great Opera Choruses and Overtures) with special guests theSchubert Singers, Southern Marylands own Childrens Chorus. COSMIC, under the direction of Vladimir Lande, and Chesapeake Choral Arts Society under the direction of Michael K. Santana will present performances of many great opera favorites. Tickets for the Saturday evening concert in St. Marys County are $8 - $10 and can be purchased at the door (cash/check only), or by calling 240561-9799; proceeds from this performance will benefit COSMIC Symphony. Tickets are $12 - $15 and can be purchased at the door (cash/check only), online at www.chesapeakechoral.com, or by calling 301-642-0594; proceeds from this performance benefit Chesapeake Choral Arts Society.

Saturday, May 18
COSMIC, the Chesapeake Choral Arts Spring Concert Great Mills High School, 21130 Great Mills Rd., Great Mills, 7 p.m. The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society in collaboration with COSMIC Symphony presents: A Night at the Opera (Great Opera Choruses and Overtures) with special guests theSchubert Singers, Southern Marylands own Childrens Chorus. COSMIC, under the direction of Vladimir Lande, and Chesapeake Choral Arts Society under the direction of Michael K. Santana will present performances of many great opera favorites. Tickets are $8 - $10 and can be purchased at the door (cash/check only), or by calling 240-561-9799; proceeds from this performance will benefit COSMIC Symphony.

Wednesday, May 8
2013 Sotterley Speaker Series Sotterley Plantation in the barn, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, 7 p.m. Special Film Screening of Daughters of the Dust. The Sotterley Speaker Series is sponsored by The Boeing Company This generous sponsorship allows our Speaker Series to be free of charge for the general public.Selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress and a Sundance Film Festival award winner, Daughters of the Dust tells the story of the Peazant family living on St. Helena Island in 1902 as they prepare to migrate to the North. The Peazant family is Gullah, descendants of slaves who live in the Low Country region of South Carolina. Narrated by an unborn child, this powerful story uses rich language, song, and visual imagery to tell the story as two contrasting daughters come back to the island for a last dinner before most of the family leaves for the North. Due to limited seating advance reservations are requested. Call 301-373-2280 to make your reservation today.

Saturday, May 18
Honoring our Fallen Heroes 3270 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, 10 a.m. Join local EMS and Volunteer Firefighters in a remembrance ceremony honoring our fallen heroes. The event will be

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Thursday, May 9
St. Marys River Watershed Associations Annual Meeting Lexington Park Library meeting room B, 21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park, 5:30 p.m. Speakers will lead the discussion on Why A 3-D Oyster Reef in St. Marys River? Anyone interested in the preservation and restoration of the river and its surrounding watershed or in the Associations latest innovative oyster restoration project is strongly encouraged to attend. Contact 304-737-2903 or info@ stmarysriver.org for additional information.

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Circus Back In Town


By Alex Panos Staff Writer Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars returns to Leonardtown next week, featuring a new tiger act and high wire exhibition this year, as well as Hugo, a basketball playing baby elephant. Hes a sportsman, said Ron West, marketing director, of Hugo, adding medium and larger elephants will be on hand in addition to the baby. The Tabares Troupe performs the high wire act, and West expects them to jump back and forth from wire. Princess Vicentas tiger act consists of one orange and several white tigers which West says perform tricks that dazzle all ages. In addition to the new performances, old circus favorites will return to Leonardtown. Lana will perform classic illusions, West continued, such as sawing a person in half or mysteriously disappearing inside a box. Daredevils ride motorcycles inside a globe, known as the ThunderDrome, with up to three cycles speeding around each other in the globe at once. West said kids especially enjoy the Fassio familys dog act, the elephants, tigers and of course old faithful. The clowns always put a big smile on everybodys face, West said. Though there are new features to the show this year, old staples such as the illusions, clowns and human cannonball help keep the circus as people remember it and West added Cole Bros. circus remains as it was yesterday. We have kept it unique, and its still the real circus, West said. In a hectic world, he hopes the circus can provide an outlet to relax and have fun. He thinks people should look forward to the joy and excitement the circus brings to town because the show features everything from exotic tigers to a human cannonball. It starts with a roar and ends with a bang, West said. We all need a little smile, we all need a little love in our heart, and hopefully the circus gives that back to them. The shows will be held at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7 at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds. Tickets for children 13 and younger are free online at gotothecircus. com, and adult general admission seats are on sale for $16. General admission may be upgraded to $4 reserve seats while supplies last. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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Charles Thompson Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. David Flood Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Road,Abell) 5 p.m. Country Memories Band Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 3 p.m. Folk Salad Trio Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 11 a.m. Hydra FX Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Bar Dogs Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village, Callaway) 8:30 p.m. Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

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Country Memories Band Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 7 p.m. Fast Eddie and the Slow Pokes Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Moriah Morgan Student Art Show The Leonardtown Arts Center (22660 Washington St. 2nd Floor) 5 p.m. Steppin Out in Leonardtown Fiesta First Friday and Fiesta Weekend May 2-4 Town square, Leonardtown 5 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Dave Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 7 p.m. Fortune Favors the Brave Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.

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Monday, May 6
Cole Brothers Circus St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 4:30 and 7:30 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. Fran Scuderi Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 12 p.m. Swing Away Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7
Cole Brothers Circus St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Steve and Rusty Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 p.m. Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m.

The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail alexpanos@countytimes.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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2.8 secluded acres overlooking a pond. Hardwood floors. Fireplace in family room is great place to spend the holidays. The kitchen has many stainless upgrades and over looks the family room. Separate dining room and living room. Large master with a room that could be used for an office. Large detached 3 car garage/ shop w/ 800+ sq ft overhead storage. Hot tub and large back deck. Price: $439,000. Call 240-561-2144.

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The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) is applying for funding from the Maryland State Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation to administer a dislocated worker re-employment project. TCCSMD seeks the services of a qualified consultant to deliver the programming and services to support the operations of the Job Match Re-Employment Project. An experienced consultant will be retained to provide custom, tailored-to-the-individual services with a blend of observation, assessment, consulting, mentoring, workshop facilitation and feedback. The selected consultant must have demonstrated experience providing workforce readiness services, including job placement to median and high wage workers; career coaching; and leveraging regional partners and networks to scale capacity rapidly to meet the demand. The consultant must be familiar with tools and resources that aid job seekers in transferrable skills identification and enhanced worker profiling. The consultant will recommend training approaches for quickly bridging skills gaps; identify career pathways; and provide career advancement planning services. The Job Match initiative will serve as a conduit for local businesses that are experiencing a downturn, providing re-employment services for their affected workers. Concurrently, the Job Match will serve as a bridge to local businesses that have immediate hiring opportunities. This uniquely focused project will connect businesses to the full array of services available through TCCSMDs local One-Stop Career Centers. Job Match will provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals through the entire career lifecycle of attracting, retaining, developing and transitioning.

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All interested bidders must attend in order to qualify for proposal submission. A copy of the complete project description will be issued at the Meeting. Please RSVP to confirm your participation by calling or e-mailing contact below. Please be prepared to provide company name and names of planned attendee(s), point of contact e- mail and phone number.

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Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked You for many favours, but today I ask You for this special one(mention request). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus; place it in Your won broken heart, where Your Father sees it, then in His merciful eyes it will become Your prayer not mine. Amen. Recite 3 times each day for 3 days; promise to promote. Thanks to The Sacred Heart of Jesus for favours received. KC

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Whats the problem with your yogurt?


By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Yogurt, one of the most popular health foods; is it all that it is hyped up to be? Has the dairy industry fooled us again? More Americans than ever before understand the positive affects of exercise and proper nutrition. Nutritional education is on the rise as more foundations, websites, and companies stream endless information. From dieters, to health conscious individuals, most believe that yogurt belongs on the healthy food list; but are they all created equal? Yogurt contains probiotics, active cultures that aid your body with digestion and immune support. This fact allows yogurt to enter the healthy food list, but those consuming fat free yogurt for dietary weight loss reasons might be surprised to find out that fat free yogurt may be the wrong choice. Since the fat is removed or reduced, it is often replaced with fruit, sugar, or some alternate form of sugar. These ingredients often increase your blood sugar levels which can lead to the production of fat in your body. Additionally, when yogurt lacks fat, it may increase your desire for food since fat has a satiety factor, satisfying your body with its preferred source of energy. When yogurt lacks fat, the body will normally want more food within an hour or two. If you can find full fat yogurt made from grass-fed cows, the fat content is balanced, very healthy; and will contain powerful vitamin K2, CLA, and omega 3s. This makes full fat yogurt the best form of yogurt. From the probiotic standpoint, many consume yogurt as their way of repopulating the good bacteria in their gut. Many do not know, yogurt does very little in this regard and educated experts do not suggest it to replace a probiotic supplement. Most yogurts only contain 3 to 4 strains of probiotics and there are thousands of strains in the body. Although a cup of yogurt can contain 1 to 5 billion CFUs of probiotic, there is a food on the market that surpasses yogurt on the healthy food list. Is Kefir superior to yogurt? Kefir can usually be found in a full fat version, manufactured from non-homogenized, grass-fed milk. It will usually contain 7 billion to 50 billion active cultures of probiotics, from 10 to 20 strains of good bacteria. Kefir is also easier to digest. Shopping for Kefir should be no different than any other food; you should always be reading the label. Avoid focusing on buzz word marketing and read the fine print. There are certain companies that just produce better products. Make sure it is free from extra sugars, sugar substitutes, and any preservatives or additives. I encourage you to continue educating yourself on nutrition and join the ever-growing number of smart consumers that are spending their money wisely.

You think its going to be a normal day, and you set out to have a normal day, but does that ever really happen? Not usually for me. Yesterday was one of those days. As you probably remember, Monday was a rainy day. I had my day planned out: run to the podiatrist, go to Staples, grab a couple Caf Mochas with which to surprise each of my two sons at their works, get some round wood strips at Dysons lumber supply, get blood work drawn, then home to write my article. Great plan. Great Mills is where the plan came to a screeching, crunching, grinding halt. I found out I still have to be in the boot for a few more weeks, but I can wear regular shoes when at home. Yay! I picked up coffee and treats for my boys, and dropped the first coffee off at Lowes with number two son. He mentioned that I might want to stop by his house and see the baby and pick up some baby shower thank you cards to hand out to my friends. I stopped at Chancellors Run Park to contact number one son and see if I could drop off his coffee. I waited and didnt hear back right away, so I thought Ill go to Dysons Lumber and Hardware Store first and then go back to the Great Mills Rd./Rt. 5 office park where my son works. So, I was happily turning into Dysons when the car decided it wanted to slide to the right, even though I was steering into the lot. It was in slow motion, as I gently slid up over the yellow curb and kept sliding while hearing loud crunching and grinding as I slowly slid over the edge of a 400ft. deep embankment. Oh sorry, it was probably only 3 or 4ft, but looked like 400ft to me at the time. The car was leaning precariously over the edge with me hanging to the right in my seatbelt looking at the overturned coffee spilled on the other side of the car all over the thank you notes. Of course purse, phone, bag of paperwork and the treat bag were all up against the passenger door. I started smelling something melting and thought hmmm, this could be a problem. I was trying to peer up out of the windows to see if anyone was around, when I saw a man coming out of Dysons. I rolled down the window and started yelling help. He immediately ran up, as did all the men that work in the back lot. What a great feeling to see a bunch of handsome strong men coming to your aid. Thank you - all of you. Unbeknownst to me a policeman, Deputy Rogers, happened to be driving by at the same time. Deputy Rogers and all those wonderful men lifted me up and out of the car. I had a difficult moment when I couldnt get my boot out, and also apologized for not losing more weight at this point. They sent me inside out of the rain into Dysons. What wonderful people, they talked with me and took care of me until my son arrived and soon after, my husband. Willie, the tow truck driver came up fast to get the car out, and told my husband I should still get seen at St. Marys Hospital ER which we did, and everyone was sweet and attentive there too. Again, thank you to everyone one who helped me yesterday. I have a sprained wrist and Im a little sore from hanging in the seatbelt, none of which feels too different than my regular arthritis pains. And I broke a nail - which really upset me. So Im fine, several people got a good show. Now, to that couple who were laughing hysterically in their pickup truck... To each new days unforeseen adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

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