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After a short but contentious debate Tuesday morning a majority of the Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a new ordinance that strengthens local governments ability to deal with abandoned and blighted properties. But two commissioners who voted against it, Larry Jarboe and Dan Morris, were troubled by changes to the ordinance package that extended its reach across the entire county and not just to the two development districts as originally planned and also that home owners would be pushed to spend money and make repairs to their homes that they did not want to do. Both felt that the new ordinance opened property owners up to more government control or abuse of the system by neighbors with whom they had property disputes. Morris floated an amendment that would ensure property owners who were living in a dwelling that ran afoul of the ordinance could be notified of the prop ertys condition but could not actually be fined. It failed. Unless its directed to abandoned or vacant homes it [fines] shouldnt ap ply, Morris said. I dont think its the
governments job to say you must paint your house. Commissioner Cindy Jones said that the ordinance offered a number of remedies for such issues and ensured that anyone who was the object of a complaint from a citizen or who was subject to a fine could go before the citizens Board of Appeals to have their case heard. She said many of the concerns seemed to be based on worst case scenarios and that there were checks and balances in the ordinance to prevent abuse. County Attorney George Sparling said the ordinance was not designed to have an army of inspectors reviewing properties; instead the process would only start from a citizen complaint. The ordinance also does not apply to farms or any land that was assessed as agricultural in nature, Sparling said. Also if a property owner has been duly warned of a violation on their property but is making a good faith effort to remedy the problem, the county would not move ahead with any enforcement under the ordinances provisions, Sparling said. Jarboe said that while some farm related buildings were protected he worried that old tenant homes on farmland that had no habitants were in danger of
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The Mercatus Center has a right-of-center view for many of its studies but Eberly said their research was still valid. Its hard to dismiss this as partisan, Eberly said. There have been several of these assessments and they all say the same thing. He expected Republican gubernatorial candidates, as well as Attorney General Doug Gansler, a Democrat who is also seeking the seat, to use the numbers to hit the campaign of Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. Its an election year and itll get some play, Eberly said. It could have an impact. This years proposed budget, despite being touted as containing several hundred million dollars in spending cuts, is about $2 billion more than last years state budget. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Following an electrical malfunction on Jan. 21, both reactors at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant automatically shut down. The last time both reactors were down was in 2010, following a leak in the roof that endangered electrical wires, according to Calvert Cliffs Spokesman Kory Raftery. This shut down was were triggered by a breaker for a 4-kilovolt electrical supply tripping, or going off-line, according to a Nuclear Regulatory Commission press release. The preliminary cause of the loss of the electrical supply is snow and ice impacting a ventilation louver filter on the building housing the supply, resulting in it coming into contact with the supply and thereby tripping the breaker. The electrical supply going off-line de-energized multiple components, including circulating-water pumps and feedwater pumps, the NRC press release states. According to Raftery, the loss of power caused both reactors to go into their default safe state a complete shutdown. The plant is communicating with the regional grid operator and the temporary shutdown is not expected to impact electrical service to homes and businesses in the region. Operators are currently investigating the cause of the shutdown and will then take actions to return both units to service. As with any incident, this is being regarded as an individual occurrence. Previous recent shutdowns of Unit 2 are not believed to have anything to do with the Jan. 21 shutdown. Both reactors will remain offline until the investigation is complete and issues addressed. As of print time, neither reactor was back online. For more information, visit www.cengllc.com/ calvert-cliffs-nuclear-power-plant/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Ending months of speculation Larry Hogan, a former cabinet member of Gov. Robert Erlichs administration and a real estate broker, has announced he will run for governor in the GOP camp. Hogan is also the chairman of the conservative grassroots group Change Maryland which has been sniping at Gov. Martin OMalley, and by proxy Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown who is also seeking the office, and their Democratic administrations handling of the states economy primarily. Hogan planned a campaign rally in Annapolis Tuesday night but fears of extreme winter weather cancelled the official announcement. The establishment in Annpolis has just been expecting another coronation in November, Hogan said
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in a campaign press release. But today regardless of the weather, were putting them on notice that were going to give them the toughest fight of their lives. Political pundits say that Hogan will likely reinvigorate the Republican field of candidates, which include Del. Ron George, Harford County Executive David Craig and Charles County businessman Charles Lollar. Recent fundraising reports show that all of those candidates have raised only small amounts of campaign cash. Todd Eberly, political scientist at St. Marys College of Maryland, said Republican donors could very likely have been withholding their money in anticipation of Hogan entering the race. Its possible donors were waiting for someone to donate their money to, Eberly said, and said Craigs numbers were disappointing despite his long experience and qualifications. He did a horrible job raising funds, Eberly said of
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Recently I have seen a number of letters printed in papers of our area decrying the politicians we have elected. The complaints have been numerous and varied, but everyone seems to agree that there is something wrong with our government. Many have their opinion on which party and direction is correct for the future of our nation but the truth of it is that no political ideology currently in use will carry our nation to a prosperous future and that is our fault. There was once a time in our country, many decades ago, when it was perfectly acceptable to work hard for what you had and live simply. Life wasn't always easy, but it was possible to be happy with very little. As our country prospered and looked to the future we were lead through under the guise that existence would be easier. Wage rates went up, the percentage of poor went down, and the middle class was growing into a formidable opponent. We now could buy things we couldn't afford because of this wonderful thing called credit which later had been so used and abused it decided to roll over and play dead. Our consumerism got the best of us. Big business knows we have an appetite for things because they created it. With one hand behind the government and the other responsible for images we see everyday, the American public has been assaulted with propaganda that has lead us to firmly believe that we must have the latest and greatest of everything and that we can happily go into debt in order to obtain that goal. The American dream of owning a home to build a future was sold to us early on and the message was so strong it still resonates in today's culture. Immigrants flock to our land to take advantage of this dream. Sadly, it is just another smooth piece of marketing designed to keep us on the credit system. Lawmakers and businessmen have kept us under their thumb for decades by keeping us in debt, thereby forcing us to have a job and pay taxes out
The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will be rescheduling a public hearing originally planned for January 21, 2014. The new date will be January 27, 2014 at 4:05 p.m. in the Town Office, located at 41660 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present for public review and comment, comprehensive changes to the Leonardtown Zoning Map. Copies of the proposed changes are available for review at the Town Office. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or to submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on January 27, 2014 to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, POB 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay, Town Administrator.
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have moved so much they have not been able to plant roots, who use that "overly generous" pension to help pay for homes they have been unable buy because of their constant relocation, who use that "overly generous" pension to help replenish whatever savings they used to pay for the constant relocations, and, finally, use that "overly generous" pension to help an often difficult transition back into civilian life. Unfortunately, for both active duty personnel and the military retiree, the term "overly generous" is in the eye of the beholder. Fifty years ago a defined pension was part of the everyday American dialogue. Most large companies and many smaller companies offered their employees a defined annuity retirement plan. Today the defined annuity in the private sector is part of the past. Except for social security most Americans are on their own when preparing for retirement. As a result it is easy for any demagogue to rail against the military pension system. Few Americans today have a defined annuity retirement plan and it is easy to present such a plan as "overly generous" especially when the American public is divorced from the challenges military personnel face when they leave active duty. The impact of this move and other attacks on military compensation by demagogues such as Paul Ryan place the nation's security at risk. This "overly generous" retirement plan is not "overly generous" in the eyes of the military personnel who earned it. If this demagoguery continues, those in the military will eventually speak with their feet. Ryan is not old enough to remember the hollow military force structure of the late 1970's when Congress failed to provide service members enough compensation to feed their families much less provide them the funding to conduct training they needed to fight and win a war. Good people left the military in droves during this period. They did not leave because they did not love what they were doing. They did not leave because they did not believe in the value of their military service. They left because the nation they served was deserting them in the same way some of our political representatives are starting to desert them today. These political leaders represent us so we need to ask ourselves if Ryan's actions represent out beliefs about this nation's military personnel. Tom Wolf Lexington Park Md.
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Oysters are filter feeders they filter the water eating algae and microscopic animals, while constantly removing sediments from the water column and placing them onto the bottom. An adult oyster (about 3-4 inches long) filters 60 gallons of water a day. Historically, oysters could filter the entire Chesapeake Bay waters in about three and a half days today it takes more than half a year. Oysters, with their ability to cleanse our bays and tidal rivers, are an essential component in the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Additionally, oysters create threedimensional habitats called reefs that attract a diverse assortment of plants and animals. Many of these animals are also filter feeders such as barnacles and shrimp. Blennies and Skilletfish abound in the oyster reef colony feeding on the smaller filter feeders, all the time trying not to become dinner for larger fish. Mature oysters bars are excellent places to fish for perch, rockfish, speckled trout, and croakers. Oysters grown under residential docks provide miniature oyster reef habitats. Growing oysters is an excellent way to help clean the water and, in time, enjoy eating one of the Chesapeake Bays finest culinary treats. Maryland residents can receive income tax credits of up to $500.00 per taxpayer to offset the cost of growing oysters at home under their dock.
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MIL Welcomes Bill Dunkin, New Sr. VP of Engineering and Technical Services
With a new year comes a new strategic force at The MIL Corporation (MIL), a government contractor with a strong defense presence in Southern Md. Having undergone a recent organizational shift to accommodate growing business sectors, MIL has added William (Bill) Dunkin to its executive team as the Senior Vice President of the Engineering and Technical Services Business Sector. His addition aims to aid in the companys expanding defense-related sector. Dunkin, a prior Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Professional (DAWIA Level III) with a background in executive management, engineering and business development, will bring a wealth of knowledge in the defense arena. In addition to being a retired Navy Captain, his work history involves multiple positions that aided in business development between NAVAIR organizations and DoD contractors, as well as demonstrated engineering and management expertise. While working for NAVAIR, Mr. Dunkin served as a Deputy Program Executive Officer (Operations and Acquisition), Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and in various military operational and acquisitions positions. Bills addition to the team will not only give us more strategic direction, but a fresh perspective on our organization, which is always continuing to grow, said Chief Operating Officer, Ed Greer. Having another leader who will guide the day-to-day operations of the Engineering and Technical Services Business Sector will give us a new eye on how to tweak our services so that they meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, especially those on the defense side. Reaching the employment of nearly 600 individuals in 2013, MIL chose to reevaluate its service areas and identified a need to realign. Selected to complement its core competencies, the organization carved out six new business sectors: C4 Integrated Systems; Engineering and Technical Services; Cybersecurity; Financial and Administrative Systems; Global Financial Services; and Information Technology. Dunkin will be responsible for leading teams on a daily basis in order to cultivate relationships with senior clients as well as representing MIL across the organization and marketplace. I look forward to remaining in the PAX community and continuing to grow relationships in the defense market, said Dunkin. Having started out in the Navy back in the 70s, my ties to this field are strong and I am excited about the new position I am taking at MIL.
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Dunkin holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, as well as a Management Certificate in Program Management from the Defense Systems Management College. His experience also includes serving as managing director and sitting on the board of a virtual company (joint venture), as well as sitting on the boards of several non-profit organizations. He currently resides in Tall Timbers, Md. www.milcorp.com
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By Kay Poiro Staff Writer Mother Catherine Spalding School will see its 50th anniversary after all. After a year marked with uncertainty, it was announced earlier this month that Mechanicsville private school Mother Catherine Spalding School had raised enough to continue operations into the 2014-2015 school year, its golden anniversary. School administrator, Father Keith Woods, notified parents by letter. Principal Linda Miedzinski herself found out on the evening of Jan. 9. On Friday, Jan. 10, she held an assembly at the end of the day to tell the students. We made the announcement and words cant express the looks on their faces. There was hugging and jumping and screaming and kids throwing their arms in the air like, Thank you Lord! She adds that
High School Students in St. Marys SMR Senior Again Wins First Place in St. Marys County Compete in National County in University Poetry Recitation Contest Math Competition
The Maryland State Arts Council and The St. Marys County Arts Council announces winner and other finalists of the County wide Competition for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. They are: Connor Joy, Kings Christian Academy, 12th Grade First Place; Sage Burch, Leonardtown H.S, 11th Grade - Second Place; and Renae Thomas, St. Marys Ryken H.S., 12th Grade - Third Place. Connor Joy and Sage Burch will go on to compete at the Regional Competition which will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014, 1:00 3:00 p.m. (snow date Feb 23rd) at the Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 for directions go to: http://www.msac. org/599 (See: Regional Competition) The competition, presented in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. On January 15, 2013, high school students from Great Mills High School, Kings Christian Academy, Leonardtown High School and St. Marys Ryken High School participated in the Poetry Out Loud County competition at the Cole Cinema Auditorium in the Student Center at St Marys College. The County competition celebrated its 6th year and with 11 student competitors and 4 of the 5 high schools in the County participating, it had the largest participation to date. Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country. Poetry Out Loud uses a pyramid structure. Beginning at the classroom level, winners advance to a school-wide competition, then to county, then regional then state competition, and ultimately to the National Finals in Washington, DC. More than 365,000 students from 2,255 high schools took part in the 20102011 Poetry Out Loud programs. Contestants will recite works they selected from an anthology of more than 680 classic and contemporary poems. Students participating in the Poetry Out Loud program have benefited from educational materials created by the Arts Endowment and the Poetry Foundation. These materials include a standardsbased Teachers Guide, a comprehensive website, a Learning Recitation DVD, and a CD featuring poetry recitations by well-known actors and writers such as Anthony Hopkins and Rita Dove. Poetry Out Loud Awards The winner of the Poetry Out Loud Maryland finals will receive $200, and the winners school will receive a $500 stipend for the purchase of poetry books. The first runner-up will receive $100, with $200 for his or her school library. The Maryland champion of the Poetry Out Loud will also receive an all-expensespaid trip (with a chaperone) to compete in the National Finals in Washington, DC, on April 28-30, 2013. The Poetry Out Loud National Finals will bestow a total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends, with a $20,000 award for the Poetry Out Loud National Champion. Solving problems involving permutations of integers and cubic polynomials, St. Marys Ryken senior Jane Kwon took first place in St. Marys County in the 35th Annual University of Maryland High School Mathematics Competition for the second year in a row. The competition is open to all students enrolled in high school in Maryland and the District of Columbia and a total of 2,614 students participated this school year. In addition to a sound knowledge of high school mathematics (up to, but not including, calculus), both parts will require a fair amount of mathematical insight and ingenuity, according to the competition website. Students are not allowed to use calculators on the test, and needed high scores on Part I to move on to participate in Part II of the competition. Jane was among only 291 testtakers to qualify for Part II. St. Marys Ryken is a college preparatory high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. The rig-
the students chanted We are MCS! We are MCS! Mother Catherine Spalding School launched an extensive fundraising campaign, but Miedzinski says she was amazed at how the students became involved, ultimately raising over $1,000 on their own. Our Lady of the Sea invited our children to sell their bracelets with the school colors at their Christmas bazaar last year, she says, adding that the outpouring of support from the Southern Maryland Catholic schools has been amazing. For other Catholic schools to send us checks saying this is what our children raised for your children, that was special. You cant put a price on that. Principal Miedzinski also credits her team of parents who met weekly to discuss fundraisers, enrollment, and marketing strategies for the school. Money from New Years Eve bingo and their annual Christ-
mas bazaar, as well as community donations were applied directly to the school. In recognition of their donors, the school plans to place a Giving Tree in their foyer. Although the school fell over $300 short of its fundraising goal, Mother Catherine Spalding School is now shifting focus to increasing its enrollment. Currently, the school has an enrollment of 122, but needs around 195 students to be considered fully operable. To help boost enrollment, the school is planning several open houses, as well as a shadow a friend program for potential students. Even with all the challenges ahead, Principal Miedzinski says Mother Catherine Spalding School remains joyful with an eye toward the future. Its like a dark cloud has lifted, she says. Theres a whole different feeling in our school. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
For the second consecutive year, Jane Kwon of Lexington Park, a senior at St. Marys Ryken, won first place in St. Marys County for the University of Maryland High School Math Competition.
orous and challenging course curriculum, grounded in morals and values, develops time management skills and prepares students for the demands of college course work. Approximately 99% of graduates go on to college. The Class of 2013 received offers of admission from 193 different colleges and universities and earned $12.6 million in scholarships.
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CSM awarded 625 associate degrees and 298 certicates: 40.4 percent of the students receiving awards are from Charles County, 30.2 percent are from St. Marys County and 24.7 percent are from Calvert County while 4.8 percent are from outside of the region. One-quarter of all associate's degree candidates for graduation earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
through a middle college type of program. With the help of her seventh grade teacher Mrs. Walent and the permission of her parents, Stempin headed for MBC after completing Milton Somers Middle School. Stempin has been passionate about literature and writing since seventh grade, she said. She transfered to CSM in fall 2012. She appreciates Associate Professor Erich Hintze as a mentor and an inspiration. He guided me and helped me blossom as a writer, said Stempin, who registered for an English class with Hintze as an elective after meeting her requirements. She earned an associate degree in General Studies: English. Stempin is considering colleges that offer anthropology so that she can become proficient in science writing. Student Speaker Giving the student address was Winter 2014 Graduate Austin Rick, of Waldorf, who told his fellow graduates that among his favorite quotes is, The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. Good, better, best, never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best. Always make room in your life for improvement. We can make ourselves into whatever we wish. The formula is simple: recognize possibility, envision success, pursue relentlesslyand swing wide open the door to the biggest room in the world, he said. Keynote Speaker Vice Adm. David Dunaway Commencement keynote speaker Vice Adm. David Dunaway, commander, Naval Air Systems Command headquartered at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, told graduates and guests that Americas founding fathers were smart as they placed into the Constitution checks and balances to keep the country focused on individual libertieslife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. [As citizens] we are entitled to opportunity. We do our best work when we are service-oriented; when we serve each other more than we serve ourselves. We do our worst work when we are greedy. Dunaway offered students advice using three themes: tribalism, oysters and buffalo herds. On tribalism, Dunaway said that people break off into their own tribes such as when rooting for their football team, but will come together as a larger tribe when rooting for the country as in supporting the United States at the Olympics. On oysters, Dunaway said that when
he sees oysters, he marvels at the first person to have cracked one open and eaten what was, unappealingly, inside. Who did that? Because that person is the kind of person I want on my team. They did not see the crust, they did not see the slime, said Dunaway of people who are bold and innovative, curious people. Finally, on buffalo herds, Dunaway said that the lesson comes in two points. One, if you are the lead buffalo, follow the path that keeps your herd from running off a cliff. If youre a following buffalo, dont fall down. Dunaway said that the three items provide good analogies about life, that tribalism is about healthy competition, that oysters are about learning, innovation and being bold, and that buffalo herds are about being a good leader and a good follower. For more on Dunaway, visit http://www.csmd.edu/news/ archive/2014/b90d68d8a858ea9bf8deaa1389db40b587b524f2.html Trustees Distinguished Service Awards The Board of Trustees recognized former Trustee MacArthur Jones and former Board Chair Austin J. Slater Jr. for their service to the college. Jones was an educator in the Calvert County Public School System for more than 30 years where his activities still resonate today, said Middleton. He served on the colleges Board of Trustees from 2003-13, serving as vice chair from 2007-09. He also served as the trustee liaison to the CSM Foundation Board 2008-10. During this time the foundation launched its 50th anniversary major gifts campaign with a goal of raising $5 million. With the direction and support of Jones and the foundation board, the foundation exceeded the goal and raised $7.7 million. MacArthur Jones has been a solid rock to this college. He is always there when you need him and has the wisdom that helped shape the direction and future of CSM and we thank him for his years of dedicated service, said Middleton. Slater, president and CEO of Southern Maryland Electric Co-op (SMECO), is a 1974 alumnus of CSM, formerly Charles County Community College, and he sat where graduates are sitting tonight, Middleton said to CSMs winter graduating class. He recalls getting a job right out of high school and realizing that he needed an education to become successful. After working long hours during the day, Joe would come to the college at night, in his muddy boots and work clothes, to get his education. He
Nursing graduates show off their decorated caps as they process for the start of the 15th Winter Commencement ceremony. Earlier they attended the Nursing Recognition ceremony when they received their nursing pins.
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In a classic tale of local-boy-does-good, John Dorsey of Leonardtown has recently been named NFL Executive of the Year. Born in Leonardtown, Dorsey graduated from St. Marys High School in Annapolis and went on to play NCAA Division I-AA football at the University of Connecticut. In 1984, he was a fourth round draft pick to the Green Bay Packers, ultimately playing for the team until 1989. Dorsey served as the Packers Director of College Scouting for 12 years- years that included a 2011 Superbowl win. He moved up the ranks to Director of Pro Personnel and Director of Football Operations before being named General Manager of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. Along the way, hes been recognized for his civic contributions as well as inducted into the Anne Arundel County Sports Hall of Fame. Last week, the Pro Football Writers Association named Dorsey NFL Executive of the Year. But before any key franchise acquisitions, before helping put players like Aaron Rodgers on the map, he was just John Michael.
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He was rambunctious, remembers Leonardtown attorney and family friend J. Ernest Bell. He was rambunctious, but he was a polite young man and he was always on the move. John is the third of four children in the Dorsey family. His father was Walter Dorsey, the celebrated former St. Marys County states attorney. The senior Dorsey was much like people describe John today. Joe Stone, local businessman and longtime family friend, says Walter Dorsey was well-known for helping those for whom most people didnt have much time. Walter Dorseys love of the game assured John Michaels exposure to football. From a young age growing up in the Tudor Hall neighborhood, John Michael enjoyed playing football with his brothers and neighborhood kids.
Dad made sure all the boys played football, remembers Phil Dorsey, Johns older brother and prominent Leonardtown attorney. Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy was where John Michael played on his first team. Phil says his brother was always a disciplined player and person, but the Leonard Hall years honed those qualities. Even as disciplined as he was, he never lost that easygoing nature. On a trip to Kansas City last year, Phil, Joe Stone and several family and friends paid John Michael a visit. Once there, Stone saw firsthand how Kansas City had embraced its new GM. The city is ecstatic over him. Not just because of what hes done but because they think, Hes one of us. And you know what? He is, says Stone. Hes the same kid I knew back in high school. He really worked hard for what he got, Stone says. Phil agrees. He has great work ethic and it shines through in everything that he does. Hes driven. Stone says that drive was evident in Dorseys teenage years. He would work out at the Racquet Club, he said, referring to the former gym on Great Mills Road. Hed work out there and then run home. That was about 12 miles. He adds that although John Michael had built himself up to be a great athlete, hes still a humble guy without airs. Bell, whos known John Michael since he was knee high to a tadpole, relays a story he heard about John. A bricklayer said John Michael came into his store about a year ago. He hadnt seen John Michael in nearly 40 years, so he didnt think John would remember him. John Michael was one of their helpers when he was younger.
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Hed carry the mortar and the wheelbarrow. So, he walks in and by golly, if he didnt look at him and say, Frank, I havent seen you in years!
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1960s impacts him to this day. I was left handed and Sister Samuella tied that hand behind my back because she said writing with the left was a sign of the devil, Dorsey remembered with a laugh. To this day, I do everything with my left hand- everything except write! Through the years, John Dorseys ties with St. Marys County have remained firm. He returns home every year for about a week when his schedule permits. Two of his children were christened at St. Aloysius Gonzaga on Fenwick Street. Im proud to say Im from Leonardtown, Dorsey says. Those Southern Maryland values and principles are a badge of honor I carry with me. All I can say to the town is thank you. kaypoiro@countytimes.net
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Obituaries
James D. Danny Dean, 47
James D. Danny Dean, 47 of Hollywood, Md., passed away on Jan. 9, at his residence. Born Nov. 25, 1966, in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of Patricia Patsy Burger and step-son of Tommy Burger of Lexington Park, Md., son of Rodney F. Dean and step-son of Laura Dean of Lexington Park, Md. Danny is also survived by his wife, Angela Marie Dean, whom he married on June 12, 2012, in Hamilton, Bermuda; siblings Christy Dickerson (Ray) of LaPlata, Md., Debra Sharpe (Robert) of Birmingham, Ala., Craig Cavalier (Cheryl) of LaPlata, Md., and April Gomez (Sean) of Baltimore, Md. Danny graduated from Leonardtown High School, class of 1984. He was a sheet metal mechanic for 29 years with the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 100. Danny loved his Harley Davidson, his family and friends and cooking. The family received friends on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 2 to 5 p.m., with prayers recited at 3 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. in funeral home chapel. Interment followed in Joy Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Tyree, Ricky Dean, Craig Cavalier, Sean Gomez, Tommy Newton Jr. and Carl Butler. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Burger and Bill Mudd Stevens.
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Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636 his laughter brought joy to many. He found joy in everything he did. His favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends, especially the grandchildren. They were the apple of his eye and he was their Pop Pop. He also loved to play spades and watch a good old western, and he loved his wifes good cooking. Fats cherished memory will live on through his wife, Shirley Marie; his sons, Thomas and Shawn; his daughter, Anessa; his grandchildren, Mariassa, Marcelis, Malik and Alissa; his brothers, Joseph H. (Agnes), James A. (Loris), Charles D. (Vivian) and George F. (Evelyn); his sisters, Agnes E. Holley and Mary T. Briscoe; his sister-inlaws, Joyce Brown, Delores Young, Mary Alice Young and Caroline Kenely (Henry); his brother-in-law, Joseph Young (Valeen); his uncle, Eugene Hill; his special aunt, Ann Mills; his godson, Francis Young, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Lisa Somerville-Thomas, Rena Bannister, Iris Carr, Christine Mills, John Francis and Joan Thomas. Fats was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary Josephine Young. Family and friends united on Monday, Jan. 20, for visitation from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment followed at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood, Md. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
tion to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Robert G. Dean Sr., Mervell M. Dean, Sterling W. Dean and Sheldon M. Dean and his sister, June D. Fletcher. Family received friends for Franks Life Celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Reverend Sheldon Reese on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636. Interment followed at Joy Chapel Cemetery, Joy Chapel Rd., Hollywood, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Contributions be made to Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636, or Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at: www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Francis AlbertGreenwell, 78
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Francis AlbertGreenwell was born inRidge, MarylandonApril 30, 1935 and departed this life onJan. 16. He was theson of the lateJames Ralph GrinnellandSophia Mae Barnes Reed. Francis grew up in Ridge, Md., where he alsoattendedschool before hemet and married his wife of fifty-three years, Brunia Mae Harris Greenwell.Not long after getting married,he and hiswifemoved to Washington, D.C., where he worked construction before taking his firstfederal government jobat the Arlington Cemetery. While living in Washington D.C, Francis and his wife wereblessed with six children. He later left the government and starteda janitorial service just beforereturning to the Lexington Park area in 1973.He spent several years working private sector jobs until hewas reinstated to government servicewith the Department of Navy atthe Patuxent River Naval Air Station where he worked for several years before transferring to theWashington Navy Yard.Franciscompleted 20 years ofgovernment serviceto retirein May 1997, although he continued to work periodically until late 2012. Francisis preceded in death by both parents, his wifeand one sister, Diane Bryan.Heleaves behindsix children, Taunya Greenwell, Debora (Greenwell) Dickens, Anthony (Gerald) Greenwell, Ricardo (Ricky) Greenwell, Shana (Greenwell) Taylor and Donna Greenwell; one sister,Jeannette Price, and onebrother, AndrewJenifer;thirteen grandchildren,16 great-grandchildren, two son-in-laws and one daughter-in-law,and a long list of loving sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.He wasloved, respected and treasured, and he willbetruly missed. Family and friends will unite on
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Thursday, Jan. 23,for visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Suite 405, Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone 410.974.2941 www.cbtrust.org. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangement by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
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Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangement by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer A long time ago, I used to play a little softball. I have a few faded jerseys, soiled championships t-shirts and body scars to prove it. My glove is somewhere. A random softball still appears in my house from time to time. An abused joint occasionally creaks and reminds me of, as fellow Marylander Jim McKay famously said, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Like many rec-league athletes, my pre-game routine included a feverish exit from work, scurrying to a nearby bathroom to imitate Supermans phone booth wardrobe change and a quick drive to the field. On good days Id preserve enough time to loosen the hammies and right arm. On bad days (meaning time ran way too short), Id stretch on the field before the first pitch and limber up the throwing arm by employing Pete Townshends windmill guitar move. Despite my youthful exuberance, the long workday preceding games contributed to different levels of motivation. Sometimes I was ready to go; other times I brought what I had. For important games rivalries, playoffs and certainly championships I would incite my competitive juices by playing Eminems Till I Collapse at volumes my mother wouldnt appreciate. The song is a personal call to arms a raw play to basic human emotions. More than the obvious stoke to ones internal fire, it was (for me anyway) a healthy shot of resolve, an audio elixir to help me cope with the ebb and flow that inevitably occurs during athletic competition. Errors happen. Momentum shifts. Victory can appear likely, then nearly impossible an inning later. Dealing with negativity, maintaining resolve and ultimately overcoming adversity is nearly as fundamental to success as physical talent in any sport. The chatter leading up to last Sundays NFL conference championships a heavyweight twin billing featuring New England versus Denver and San Francisco versus Seattle - was predictably a present- and forward-look focused on the games, the personnel and the quarterbacks. I couldnt help but consider the past and the road each team traveled or survived - to reach the NFLs final four. While the four teams were prohibitive favorites to play deep into January, none arrived at their presumed destination via a tranquil script. Seattle played several games without its starting offensive tackles, absorbed the year-long suspension of star cornerback Brandon Browner and, due to a slow recovery from hip surgery, got virtually nothing from wide receiver Percy Harvin, the teams key offseason acquisition. San Francisco played 11 games without its best wide receiver, Michael Crabtree, who sustained an Achilles tendon injury in the spring, and five games without stud defensive end Aldon Smith while he received treatment for alcohol abuse. Denvers road to the AFC Championship was as rocky as its famed nearby mountain range. Left tackle Ryan Clady and center Dan Koppen suffered season-ending injuries in the preseason. Von Miller, the teams best defensive player, was suspended the first six games and tore up his knee in week 16. And head coach John Fox missed several games while recovering from heart valve replacement surgery. And then theres New England. The Patriots were chameleons this season, reinventing themselves weekly based on available personnel. One star tight end - Aaron Hernandez - is incarcerated; the other Rob Gronkowski is recovering from knee surgery. Vince Wilfork and Jerod Mayo, perhaps their best defensive players, were lost for the season weeks ago. I could go onand onand on. Frankly, New Englands presence in the AFC Championship game is arguably the organizations greatest accomplishment. In their survival stories, the common message of the NFLs elite quartet is this: no matter what you seek in life, and no matter how probable the achievement of a goal may appear, you have to expect the unexpected and prepare to overcome adversity during the journey. Or, to use a golf analogy, a hole may set up perfectly for your natural draw and strong mid-iron game. But what if you inexplicably slice your drive into the rough? Well, you just have to regroup and find a way to make par. Humming an Eminem song as inspiration is optional. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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Businesswoman and fitness professional Mileddy Albo overcame a lifetime of health issues to start her own wellness and weight loss company. Amate Life (love yourself in Spanish) specializes in nutrition and weight loss supplements designed to help jumpstart their clients wellness goals. One of Amate Lifes more popular products is Miracle Moringa pill. The moringa is a tree found in tropical climates whose roots, leaves and bark are commonly used to make medicine. Containing proteins, vitamins and minerals, moringa has also been used to help combat malnutrition in India and Africa. The Miracle Moringa pill is taken once a day and contains significant amounts of calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C and a host of others. Mileddy (foreground in Santa hat) with Amate Life and More so than a distributor of supplements, Z-Club at their annual Christmas party Amate Life is a full nutritional program. We comfort and support, both in person and through a Expo in Washington, D.C. where they performed a dance fitness demonstration. personal online profile. Mileddy also acknowledges that her club Born with a condition affecting her bone density, exercise has always been a motivation for fills another void. For a portion of the Hispanic population in St. Marys County, either English Mileddy to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Thats what motivated me to keep moving, isnt their first language or they barely speak any she says. Although she has a Bachelors degree at all, so they dont socialize. But they will come to in Business from the University of Puerto Rico, Z-Club because they feel comfortable, she says. Mileddy is also a well-known dance fitness in- Pretty soon, theyre part of the community. Community is important to Mileddy. Since structor in the Southern Maryland community. Ive always danced, so this was natural for relocating with her husband to St. Marys County me, she says, referring to her Latin-inspired dance in 2001, they have been active as church planters in fitness classes. Although fitness had always been a the area. Twelve years ago, they started Ministerio centerpiece of her life, she had never thought about Christo at Lexington Park Baptist Church, one of the first Hispanic Protestant worship services in it as a business opportunity until much later. When she finally did marry the two, the re- the county. Whether it is through ministry or business, sult was Amate Life and Z-Club, a social group combining Amate Lifes weight loss products and my family and I always want to serve the commudance fitness. Despite exercise being a main com- nity, she says. To me, service is success. To learn more about Amate Life products, ponent of the group, Mileddy is quick to point out visit www.amatelife.com. For information on Amthat they are not a gym. Were a social club, she says. At Am- ate Life and Z-Club, visit www.Facebook.com/ ate Life and Z-Club, were about making friends, AmateLifeZClub. building relationships and connections. Theres no pressure. Most recently, Amate Life and Z-Club kaypoiro@countytimes.net traveled to the 2014 NBC 4 Health and Fitness
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Participants build towers of gumdrops and paper cups simulating levels of the Angry Birds game
The Southern Maryland Gospel Choir sings a selection in Zulu at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast on Jan. 20
Photo By Kay Poiro GRRSM helped this puppy get the treatment he needed to overcome canine parvovirus, then lined him up with a new home.
puppy-like until they are about three years old, meaning that they require a lot of extra attention and care in order for a person to have some semblance of control over the animal. Because most Goldens dont behave as they do on television commercials or programs, Johnson said, they are more likely to be sent to puppy mills or put down. Johnson gets approximately 60 percent of the Goldens she rescues from shelters in South Carolina, where there are shelters that tend to put down even the puppies. Johnson said that there is a golden retriever shortage on the east coast because of the amount of animals that are put down each year. Johnson encourages those looking for a golden retriever to not buy one online, but to adopt one from a shelter or rescue instead. As the days get colder and winter is in full force, Johnson reminds all dog owners that, there is no such thing as an outside dog. She said that dogs are social animals and encourages owners to treat their dogs as toddlers. If it is too cold to let their children play, its too cold for a dog, Johnson said. The Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland has several Goldens and Golden mixes that are available for adoption. For more information, visit goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.org or call
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Youth ages 9-13 will have fun learning to control the Finch robot using SNAP! programming language at the following programs presented by Great Mills High School and AP Computer Science students: Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Leonardtown branch, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall branch, and Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Lexington Park branch. Registration is required.
Beat the JobLoss Blues and Get Ready for Your Next Act
by Dwain Schenck
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By Terri Schlichenmeyer OW contributor You havent had to hit the alarm for quite a few months now. You havent had a whole lot of reason to look presentable, either; sweats and tees are just fine. Youre not even sure your office attire fits anymore. Retired? You wish it were that simple. No, youve been downsized, laid off, fired, let go, and its starting to wear on you. But after youve read Reset: How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues and Get Ready for Your Next Act by Dwain Schenck, you might be inspired to hit the streets again. Dwain Schenck was part of an inherited staff. (You know where this is going.) Hed been hired for a job he loved by a man for whom he truly enjoyed working. When that guy left, the woman who took over was amazing. She let Schenck interview the man who would eventually become his third boss, the guy who made Schenck uncomfortable and who ultimately let him go. At first, Schenck was filled with fake bliss. He was too good for [that] company anyhow and he figured it wouldnt take him long to find a job. He had a few months severance, great ideas, and tons of experience. Hed be fine. But as the weeks passed, it became apparent that the search wouldnt be easy at all. Schenck went on interviews that seemed to go well, only to end in silence. He endured courtesy interviews set up by former colleagues and contacts, in which it quickly became apparent that there was no job to be had. He obsessively searched online and even applied for positions for which he was extremely overqualified. The lack of job-hunting success made Schenck depressed and his family life suffered. Through this experience, though, Schenck learned several things, and he shares the advice he discovered: Upgrade your resume and make sure [it] doesnt read like an obituary then utilize the internet (including LinkedIn) by tweaking it to maximize search engines. Become a networking machine. Be transparent about your age and experience, have a strategy for all interviews, and practice what youll say before you leave the house. Send thank-you notes following interviews. Be resilient. And finally, Dont go it alone, says Schenck. Thats the worst mistake you can make. At the risk of being a spoiler, I should tell you that Reset ends on a nice up-note but wow, is it harrowing to get to that point. Author Dwain Schenck gives readers his story, warts and all. Were privy to the embarrassments, the aggravations, the outrageousness, the highs, and the bottom-of-the-barrel moments including envy and consuming bitterness. The ferocity of the latter is quite disquieting, but not without reason; Schencks experiences as a job-hunter were often soulcrushing and, sadly, common and on that note alone, his book offers lessons and tips all around. Definitely, this is a book for jobseekers but theres plenty here for upper management, CEOs, and anyone along the job spectrum who knows that, well, you never know. If thats you, then Reset is a book to hit.
Parents and caregivers can attend the Ready to Read, Ready to Rock! program with their children at the Leonardtown branch on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. for hands-on activities that will help to encourage fun with books.
Adults can register to attend a resume basics class offered at Lexington Park branch on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. The class will cover writing a resume, the different types of resumes, and using Word 2010 to prepare a resume. The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Charlotte Hall branch on Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Leonardtown branch on Feb. 11 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. to offer assistance to job seekers.
Adults will learn how to do searches, fill out charts, organize information, use the library online resources and explore various websites at a class offered at Charlotte Hall branch on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Ability to use a mouse is required to attend. Registration is required.
Staff from the College of Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute and library staff will present an overview of researching grant opportunities and the grant writing process at a free workshop at Lexington Park branch on Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. The workshop will include a hands-on demonstration of the Foundations Centers databases available at the branch that can be used to find grant sources. Registration is required.
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Lucie Stratton
By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Lucie Stratton, a young servant girl, was indentured to Arthur Turner, a wealthy plantation owner who was first in St. Marys County where he served as a Burgess and then in Charles County (where his land was probably located prior to the creation of that county in 1658). Turner mistreated his servants. Thats apparent from the records left behind and while he may have gotten away with it before, he met his match in Lucie Stratton. In June 1658 Lucie took Turner to court as her term of indenture had expired and several times she had demanded her corn and clothes and Mr. Turner has denied them. Turner was ordered to release her and pay up. Lucie had not gotten away quickly enough and was then about five months pregnant by none other than Turner. Lucies baby (Mary) was born in October 1658. In November Lucie was charged with having a bastard child and it was alleged that she had unnaturally dried up her milk, through which ac tion the infants life might have been in danger. Lucie appeared at court with her illegitimate child in her arms. It was ordered that the sheriff give her 30 lashes. Lucie then took Turner to court to pay support for the child and won. Turner, now a widower, admitted paternity. He even offered to marry Lucie. Christopher Russell testified that Turner told him that he could love Lucie as well as ever he had his own wife and was along when Turner proposed. Russell related that Turner said he had come to tender both person and estate unto Lucie if she would take him to be her husband. Lucies response was she had suffered enough by Turner and would not marry him even if she further suffered for it saying he was a lustful mana very lustful man and she could never be at quiet for him. Turner replied Who was the most lustful, you or me, seeing how thou camest to the bed when I was in bed and put thy hands under the clothes and took me by the private parts. Turner appealed his case to the Provincial Court and the verdict for support was overturned because he had offered to marry Lucie.
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Turner learned nothing. In 1663 he was ordered to give reason why the orphan John Ward had been ill treated at his house so much that the voice of the people cry shame.the said Ward has a most rotten, filthy, stinking ulcerated leg that even loathed all the beholders thereof; his apparel being all ragged and torn and his hair seemed to be matted with ashes.
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Thurs. Jan. 23
Bingo American Legion (6330 Crain Highway, La Plata) - 6 to 9:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO with early birds beginning at 7 p.m. at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82. Doors open 6 p.m. Call (301) 934-8221 for information. Chili Night VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California) - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Warm up with a delicious cup or bowl of Chili. Get a cup $2 or a bowl for $5. You can add toppings for 50 cents each, such as cheese sauce, shredded cheese, Fritos, fresh onions or sour cream. There will also be fries for $2 and chili fries for $4. The chili is homemade and wont disappoint you!
Saturday, Jan. 25
The United States Air Force Airmen of Note La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center Theatre (8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata) - 8 p.m. Please note the new date. Free, but reservations are strongly encouraged! The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Major Glenn Millers Army Air Corps dance band, today the Note features 18 of the most talented jazz musicians in the country and is one of the last touring big bands. As a result, it has earned an international reputation as one of the finest and most versatile big bands of its kind in the world. Click here for more information. Dreams Studio of Dance Designer Bag Bingo Mechanicsville Rescue Squad (28120 Old Flora Corner Road, Mechanicsville) - 1 to 4 p.m. Please help the dancers raise competition fees for the 2014 season. All proceeds go to the dancers. Doors open at noon and games start at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25. For advance reservations, email denkat2012@yahoo.com. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. There will also be baked goods, a silent auction, raffles, door prizes and 50/50 drawing. For additional information, contact Tara Anderson at dreamsstudioofdance@ yahoo.com. Breton Bay Polar Bear Plunge Breton Bay Beach (at the end of Society Hill Road, Leonardtown) - 1 to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Bring a canned or dry food, or a monetary donation,
to benefit St. Marys Caring Soup Kitchen. Important Update: Due to damage at the Avenmar Community Center during recent cold weather, the Post-Plunge Party will be held at the Breton Bay Golf Course Clubhouse. Attendees may still bring a shareable snack or appetizer, or may purchase food from the grille. All beverages must be purchased at the restaurant and outside beverages are not permitted. A big thanks to the Breton Bay Golf Course for accommodating the Plunge Party on such short notice. Find us on Facebook at Breton Bay Polar Bear Plunge or email bonesinpax@gmail.com for more information. Bridge Ministry Rap Session Heritage Church International (2760 Crain Highway, Waldorf) 1 to 4 p.m. This is an event hosted by the Young Adult Ministry at Heritage Church International. This rap session will help people of all ages learn to find a healthy balance is their everyday lives.
(18952 E Fisher Road, St. Marys City) 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. An exhibition ofGabriela Bulisova, Bill Crandall, Michael Robinson Chavez, Hector Emanuel and Robert Knoth -five photojournalists from the Washington D.C.-based Metro Collective. Co-sponsored by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Center for the Study of Democracy. Event is free. St. Marys Genealogical Society Meeting Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219 Airport Road, California) 7 p.m. The meeting will be in Building 11, room 135. Please note, this is a new location for the meeting. Subject of the meeting is Researching St. Marys County Participants in the War of 1812. Speaker is Ms. Linda Reno. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited and admission is free. Contact Loranna Gray at 301-373-8458 or Peg Richardson at 410-326-4435 for directions or information.
Friday, Jan. 24
Open Mic Night Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7:30 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun CoffeeHouse is holding this great event, with many varieties of music and lots of friendship. If you havent been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30. The admission fee for this event is only $7, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner atgarner@wildblue. netor call 301-904-4987. Visitwww. smtmd.orgfor directions and more information.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Holiday Inn Express Bridal Show Charity Event Holiday Inn Express (6860 Crain Hwy, La Plata) - noon to 3:30 p.m. Event is Free to the Public! There will be door Prizes! All profits will be donated to Charles County hospice. If youre interested in being a part of our Bridal Show, please contact the hotel at 301-392-0065 for more information.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Gallery Talks with Robert Knoth and Michael Robinson Chavez St. Marys College of Marylands Boyden Gallery Montgomery Hall (18952 E Fisher Road, St. Marys City) - 4:30 to 7 p.m St. Marys College of Marylands Boyden Gallery will host gallery talks with award-winning photographers Robert Knoth and Michael Robinson Chavez. Knoth will discuss his collaboration on Fukushima: The Shadowlands Project. Through interviews, landscape and portrait photography, Shadowlands documents the profound sense of loss of life and land af-
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World Views: The Photographer as Visual Author St. Marys College of Marylands Boyden Gallery Montgomery Hall
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ter the Fukushima power plant meltdown in 2011. Following, at 6 p.m., Chavez will present End of an Egyptian Era: The Fall of Mubarak, a talk in which Chavez will discuss his role as a photojournalist documenting the Arab Spring. The gallery talks are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Annual Forrest Canter Soup Cook-off Forrest Career and Technology Center (24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) - 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (Forrest Center) is hosting its annual Soup Cook-off in the schools state-of-the-art kitchen. The contest has two age groups, a junior division for students and a senior division for adults. Cooking begins at 3 p.m. and doors open to the public at 5 p.m. with tasting and judging of the junior division starting at 5:30 p.m., which will be followed by the senior division. The public is invited to sample the
soups and be part of the event. Soups will be grouped in six categories and will be judged by expert chefs, local celebrities and community leaders. The public will also choose a peoples choice award. House soups will be provided by the Forrest Centers Culinary Arts program so visitors can make a meal of the event. The public can purchase tickets for the contest and house soup sampling. Costs for the tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for students, and children under four are free. The contest is open to the first 20 individuals or teams of up to three that register. Contestants will have use of the facility and will have access to necessary equipment but will need to provide their own ingredients. Sponsorship is available to businesses and organizations. Sponsors will be given free passes to the event and will be recognized during the event. The event may be recorded and presented on SMCPS Channel 96, the school systems educational cable channel, and the Internet.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Forrest Centers programs and SkillsUSA student organization. For more information on registration or sponsorship, contact Chef Amanda Granados at 301.475.0242 or aegranados@smcps.org.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Bingo American Legion (6330 Crain Highway, La Plata) - 6 to 9:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO with early birds beginning at 7 p.m. at Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82. Doors open 6 p.m. Call (301) 934-8221 for information.
a previous meeting return them. Then, around 9:45, introductions begin. After that, the babywearing educators do a demo based on requests from the crowd. This might be a simple overview of types of carriers or demo of specific carries, depending on what everyone wants to see. From there, attendees break into smaller groups and chat, try new carriers and work on anything the crowd is interested in. Around 11:15, the group will take some time to check out carriers and start cleaning up the library room. Meetings are free and all are welcome to attend, including dads, partners, grandparents, nannies, expecting parents and older siblings. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Knights of Columbus Hall in Ridge -4 to 7 p.m. Come enjoy a home cooked meal. There will be meatless sauce, meatballs, salad, bread and a dessert table will be available. Adults are $10, children 5 to 12 are $5 and children 4 and under are free. Carryouts will be available.
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as though they would be good compliments to each other. The concert has been drawing a lot of buzz, even on social media sites, such as Facebook, where the bands have been communicating publically back and forth with regards to their music and the concert itself. The American Legion Bluegrass Concert series takes place at the American Legion post 238, 6265 Brandywine Road in Hughesville. The doors open at 12 p.m. and the concert begins at 2 p.m., Tickets for the event are $15 per person and are available at the door. There will be food available, for sale, before the show. There are still several more concerts coming up this season, one in February, March and April. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net
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Thurs. Jan. 23
Karaoke Applebees (4100 N W Crain Highway Bowie) 9 p.m. Higher Standards Jazz Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 7 to 9:30pm
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Jim Bennett Motown Live Martinis Lounge (10553 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains) - 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24
Motown Night with the Winstons Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 7 to 11 p.m. The Craze Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico) 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
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Hydra FX Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 7:30 p.m. to midnight CCPR-Comedy Night Jake & Als (258 Town Square Drive, Lusby) - 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Hawkeye The Tavern (4975 St Leonard Rd, St Leonard, MD 20685) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Back By Sunrise Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) - 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Kappa Danielson and Paul Larson The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) - 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 7 to 10 p.m. Date Night with Live Music by Mark Scott Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) - 5pm 10pm Four of a Kind Andersons Bar (23945 Colton Point Road, Clements) 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31
Dueling Pianos Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 8 to 11 p.m. Tonights Alibi Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 11p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Groove Span Band The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) - 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Random Impact Toots Bar, (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) - 8:30 p.m. to 12:20 a.m. The Redwine Jazz Trio Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 to 10 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 info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Im sitting in our home office here in the early morning, trying to string together disconnected thoughts, and sentences for my column like usual when I hear strains of song coming from our bedroom across the hall. Any thoughts that were coherent went out the window. It sounds like Anybody here seen my old friend Martin, but in actuality it is my husband singing, Anybody here seen my old friend snowflake, can you tell me where hes gone?, Why does everything have to close when all we get is rain? It went on for quite a while, fairly nonsensical, and he wont repeat it now. he just told me is asleep, and wont be awakening until after the snow is gone. I told him the first snowflake hasnt even fallen yet. The hibernating bear of one of my first columns has returned once again. As you know, my husband is not a winter person or a morning person, so mornings here are a bit touchy. I try to quietly do my morning routine of tea, news, and outdoor time with Tidbit, my journal, and our tea. Our Tea of course refers to Tidbits and mine. She pointedly stares at my cup outside until I get to that last little bit saved for her. Its hard being so quiet in the morning. I cant win. If I close the bedroom door after I get up, then he will get cold because we heat with the woodstove down in the basement. And may I say, that my husband creates the hottest woodstove on the planet; a fire that will suck the air out of the house and leave you blindly stumbling around for cool air anywhere. If I leave the bedroom door open, then he will be complaining about the microwave bells, opening the refrigerator door, and Tidbit dancing around until I am ready to go outside. Oh, and the most annoying thing to him is me sitting here typing. I can imagine that this is truedoes it bother me this morning? No not really. As I laid awake in bed last night with all my normal achiness, he was snoring with a sound akin to a spouting whale. It was consistent, it was loud, and it was annoying. Could he help it? No, I know that, but some little part of me said, Ha! Spout like a whale in my ear! Its not right. But we are married and well past that Serotonin-fueled, I love everything you do, No, that doesnt bother me at all honeymoon phase. So with the snoring episode and the stifling heat making me grouchier I instead got up and went downstairs to the guest bedroom, shut the door, and opened the window for the rest of the night. And I know he and Tidbit love the heat, so I knew I might be able to get some rest downstairs uninterrupted. Well, that plan worked well. Tidbit danced around at 1:30 to go outside, I couldnt get comfortable, and along about 5:30 here comes my husband, Do you mind if I join you it is so hot upstairs I cant breathe? I told him, as any sweet wife would, No, I dont mind at all just leave that spouting whale you were sleeping with upstairs!
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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Laura Joyce Contributing Writer As Im writing this, the weather forecasters are rubbing their hands gleefully: theres a 95% chance that this will be a big week for them, with a substantial increase in airtime and the television audience glued to their every word. According to all the local stations, theres also no doubt: snow is coming (or else its not); its coming from the west (or maybe the south); Southern Maryland is right in the bulls-eye, with 8.9 inches predicted (Channel 7), or 2-4 inches (Channel 4)although the guy on Channel 2 forgot altogether that there is a Southern Maryland, but what else is new? Since meteorologists already seem to be an object of eye-rolling from December through March, I wont pile on. It must be a tough job, predicting the forces of nature. I cant even accurately predict what Ill want for dinner. I dont remember watching weather reports or giving them any thought whatsoever when I was younger. Snow seemed to just magically appear, with no warning and with far greater frequency than it does now. I have lots of fond memories of sledding down hills in the pastures that surrounded our house, the cows looking on with mild alarm. I also remember my mother sending us off to play armed with a thermos of cocoa and graham crackers shed wrapped in wax paper (it seems amazing to be so old that Ziploc Bags werent even in use when I was a child. I just Googled that, and sure enough: they were first marketed in 1968I was around by then, though very young, but the bags werent widely available yet). My brothers and I would take our prehistoric snacks and set off into the woods around our house, and pretend to be lost in a blizzard. As a mother of three myself, Im certain my own mother was grateful for our imaginations, occasionally wishing an hour or two of lost-ness upon us, especially in the midst of the cabin fever of snow days. Down a steep hill in the heavy forest behind our house, there was a huge woodpile with a large empty space in its middle. It served as a log cabin, a spaceship, and a palace, depending on the game. In the snow we were pioneers, risking our lives to get our families through a blizzard to safety. When my own boys came along, snow became even more fun; our collection of sleds is like a photo album of those years. There are toddler sleds that look like brightlycolored plastic car seats, and round saucers from the boys pre-adolescence, and the molded plastic sleds of their teenage years, vehicles that flew down hills at breakneck speed, the only speed worth going at 16 or 17. Theyre all a testament to the exhilaration of snow days, and to the cold walks home in early evening, to the first warming sips of the hot chocolate I made, just like my mother had a generation before. Once the boys were in middle school, I would wake them early on snow days, telling them to get up for school. Feet on the floor! was the battle cry in our house, our morning Reveille: it followed the repeated calls to get up, and was said in a stern or exasperated voice. Once the boys would start to rise, still in that delicious, half-conscious state between sleep and wakefulness, Id give them the happy news: Snow Day! They never tired of that moment of relief and excitement: more sleep, then snow. Even now, with the boys off at college, I find myself watching the forecasts with excitement when snow might come. When I see that their schools are closed, I think about texting them to say, Feet on the Floor! and then following it with a text that says, Snow Day!!! Im drawn to snow by the child who was an explorer playing amidst the trees with their heavy frosted branches, and by the mother greeting her own children in the gloaming, pulling the boots from their cold, red feet and settling in under quilts to sip cocoa and hear about their adventures. No matter what dire predictions the forecasters make about roads, and cancelled flights, and record wind-chills, word of snow will always carry a shimmer of magic for me, a picture of the white flakes swirling down like curling ribbon between the past and the future, turning an ordinary day into one when memories are always made. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
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Sealy Sears Ebuys,cards: Arendell, Amalie Select, Hidden Harbour; Serta Ebuys, Colby, Lakehill, Sun Valley, Braxton, Careybrook,. in good standing; is subject to change without notice; see store for details. May(5) not be combined with any otherNight promotional AsWyndtree, of 12/4/2013, APR fordetails. purchases: VARIABLE 7.24%-27.24% or NON-VARIABLE 14.00%-29.99% p While quantities last. Exclusions apply. See below for Clearance items not eligible for$599 Buy More Save More event offer. Offer good 1/24 thru 1/26/14. Parkston; iComfort and iSeries; Sealy Optimum; Simmons Forest Glen; Comforpedic and Tempurpedic. Offer good thru 2/1/14. (7) Free standard local delivery on any mattress foundation set over in participating MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE: UP TO $2. See card agreement for details, including the APRs and fees applicable to you. Sears cards issued by Citibank, N.A. APPLIANCE OFFER: (2)and/or Advertised savings are valid in-store only and stores range after from discounts 5%-20%. and coupons. includes delivery within the local delivery Additional fees may apply. Standard delivery area Monday through Friday and delivery not requiring additional services or time. Retail value is $25-$79.99. Customer pays a charge for non(1,2) Bosch , Whirlpool , KitchenAid , Maytag , Amana , LG , GE and Samsung appliances limited to 10% off. Offers exclude Hot Buys, Super Hot Buys, Special Purchases, Jenn-Air , Dacor, GE Profile , GE Caf , air conditioners, closeouts and standard delivery. Local areas and additional charges vary. Excludes Outlet Stores. See store for details. Offer good thru 2/1/14. (8) 18 months financing applies to purchases after discounts and coupons of $559-$1299. 24 months financing applies SM Everyday Great Price items. good 2/1/14. MATTRESS OFFER: Offer excludes Natures Sleep, Night Sealy Ebuys, Arendell, Wyndtree, Amalie Select, Harbour; Serta Ebuys,applies Colby, Lakehill, Sun Valley, Braxton, Sears Hidden Home Improvement Account on installed merchandise only.Careybrook, Not valid on to purchases overOffers $1,300 afterthru discounts and coupons. 5% off on(5) purchases over $599 after discounts and Therapy, coupons excludes Sears Commercial One accounts. p Parkston; iComfort and iSeries; Sealy Optimum; Simmons Glen; Comforpedic and Tempurpedic. Offer good 2/1/14. (7) Free standard localdate delivery on any mattress and/or foundation set over $599 in participating stores discounts Excludes mattresses and consumer electronics. Offer good 1/24 thru 1/26/14 only. Reconditioned iComfort, iSeries and Tempur-Pedic. See above forForest Important Special Financing/Deferred Interest Offer good thruto 2/1/14. CLEARANCE EVENT: IMPORTANT SPECIAL FINANCING/DEFERRED INTEREST DETAILS (when offered): Interest will be details. charged tothru your account from the purchase ifnot the purchase balance is not paid in full within the promotional period orafter if you make a late payment. FAMILY & FRIENDS OFFER: (1) Additional exclusions apply. 10% and 15% savings off regular, sale and clearance prices apply merchandise only. May be used to reduce a layaway or credit balance. Not valid on Special Purchases, Everyday and coupons. Standard delivery includes local Monday through Friday and delivery not requiring additional services or time. Retail value is new. $25-$79.99. Additional mayand apply. 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