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Sheriffs Office
Forming Riot
Response Team
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The county sheriffs office is forming a Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU)
that will respond to situations like the
riots that recently took place in Baltimore but officials say the unit was
already being formed before hand.
Capt. Steve Hall, commander of the
Special Operations Division, said between four and six deputies will take
specialized training to deal with civil
disturbances and then train perhaps
another 24 deputies in the techniques.
Theyd be the ones with the riot
helmets, Hall said of the new unit.
Other counties closeby already had
such units on hand, he said, but now
St. Marys will be able to use it to respond to other civil disturbances the
way local deputies did in Baltimore.

We will have our own [unit], Hall
said. It was the brainchild of the
sheriff before any of this happened.
The equipment for the unit, which
should be about 30 deputies strong,
has already been acquired, Hall said.
With the violence that surged in
Baltimore the focus on starting such a
unit has only come into sharper focus,
Hall said.
The CDU will stand apart from the
sheriffs office Emergency Services
Team, Hall said, and be staffed by
deputies outside of that tactical unit.
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CSM Exceeds
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By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM),
Leonardtown campus, held Splash for Scholarships in recognition of the Wellness and
Aquatic Centers fifth year anniversary. The
school hosted the beach-themed fundraising
event Saturday, April 25 in the Wellness Center. The event had complimentary beverages
and cuisine; strong man/strong woman
competitions; dancing; corn hole; and a silent
auction. The primary purpose of the event
was to raise scholarship money for CSM students; the school had a goal of $40,000.
Splash for Scholarships went above and
beyond their intended goal; the event was
able to raise $73,225 in cash and in-kind donations, according to a press release provided
by CSM Lead Media Relations Coordinator
Dorothy Hill.
We are fortunate to be surrounded by a
caring community that embraces this campus
and supports [the Splash for Scholarships]
event to raise scholarships for our students,
CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried said to
those in attendance at the event. For many
of our students a scholarship is the difference
between attending college, or not. That is the
impact your sponsorship and attendance will
have on future students, he continued.
During the event, CSM Vice President and
Dean of the Leonardtown campus, Dr. Tracy
Harris said the college would offer a brand
new scholarship in honor of a special neigh-
Former Leonardtown Mayor and CSM Alumnus

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Commissioners Move To
Constant Yield Property Tax
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
As the Commissioners of St. Marys
County draw nearer to approving the fiscal
2016 budget in the final workshop on the
spending plan they committed to reducing
the property tax rate to the constant yield
level, something commissioner boards have
avoided doing for years.
Leading the charge for the reduction of
the rate from .857 cents of $100 of assessed
value to .8523 was Commissioner Mike
Hewitt who believed that with the countys
years-long trend of overestimating expenses
and underestimating revenues positioned
the county for a much-needed break in tax
collecting.
The commissioners also voted to reduce
the personal property tax rate by steady
increments over the next three years in response to the failure in the Annapolis legislature to pass a bill that would have exempted many county businesses from paying taxes on equipment and other operations items.
By cutting the tax rates on real property
the county will lose about $580,000.
Hewitt said the county could absorb the
loss because he believed the return on overall income tax revenues from the state would
be 4 percent instead of a more conservative
estimate of 3 percent.
He also believed that the economy was
improving.
Retails not bad, Hewitt said. I still believe were going to get more money. [The
$583,000] is a lot of money, but its a step in

the right direction.
Its not a big deal.
Newly appointed Chief Financial Officer
Jeanette Cudmore said the money to pay for
the revenue reduction would come out of
debt service payments.
Cudmore said the expense had already
been budgeted for a planned bond sale that
has yet to take place.
Its coming out of debt we havent sold
yet, Cudmore told The County Times. The
expense was already budgeted.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe said the commitment to reduce the personal property tax
for businesses was the right decision.
Lets take care of it now, Jarboe said,
adding that this issue brought about discussion of moving the county to code home rule
where it would have more authority over local laws.
The county already has authority to reduce or completely zero out the business
personal property tax.
Commissioner Todd Morgan was the
only elected leader to oppose reducing the
residential property tax rate because he was
concerned that hopes of the county receiving
more revenues was too optimistic.
He called the move risky and made for
appearances sake.
The entire operating budget for fiscal 2016
is about $221 million.
Commissioners Mull
Homeless Solutions
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
As Commissioners of St. Marys County

discussed the application of human service
grant money to help homeless veterans locally they quickly turned to look at another
option used in Utah to combat homelessness; giving the homeless homes.
Commissioner Mike Hewitt broached
the discussion by noting a news article he
read where the state was able to virtually
eradicate the problem of chronic homelessness by providing subsidized homes so the
homeless could retain some level of stability and seek employment.
The idea seemed to get some level of
support from at least one commissioner,
Tom Jarboe.
Later Jarboe said the county was already
providing that kind of service for homeless
veterans through federal grant money and
thought the Utah example could provide
more ideas.
It takes a whole different mindset to do
that, he said of fully subsidized housing.
Id like to study that some more.
But its not inexpensive, Im sure of
that.
Hewitt said during the brief discussion
that the county was already in the business
of providing subsidized housing based on

income and in a later interview said giving homes to the homeless might be good
policy.
It seemed like a good idea because the
general cost of homelessness, sometimes
with incarceration, almost exceeds the cost
of a subsidized apartment, Hewitt said referencing the problem in Utah. We have a
lot of housing that we do for people.
Commissioner Todd Morgan said the
conversation left him with more questions
than answers, especially since commissioners had been open about having made a
lot of expenditures in the proposed budget
and even cut out some revenue by reducing
the property tax rate.
Quite frankly that discussion caught
me off guard, Morgan said. I dont know
what the agenda is.
I think weve got to get our arms around
the economy, both on the base and with the
diversification piece.
Morgan cautioned that fully subsidized
housing for the homeless was a project the
county could ill afford to take on.
In government youve got to be pragmatic, Morgan said. I dont think its
pragmatic at this time at all.
Southern Maryland Gives

Supporting Your Community
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Are you looking for a

way to give back to your
community? Do you want
to see what projects your
donation goes to? Try supporting one of the nonprofit organizations featured
on Southern Maryland Gives, the newest
project by the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland.
The institute celebrated the official launch
of Southern Maryland Gives on May 1.
Its like kickstarter, said College of
Southern Maryland (CSM) President Brad
Gottfried.
Work on the website started in January,
said CSM Executive Assistant Kim Yellman.
The institute worked with crowdfunding
website Razoo to develop a unique platform
for the website.
Yellman credited Gottfried with the idea
for the website.
We want this to be part of Southern
Maryland culture, Gottfried said.
Gottfried hopes this website become a
habit for people that they will keep coming back to see what new projects are being promoted and find ways to help their
communities.
Most people dont want to give toward the
operation of a nonprofit, Gottfried said, adding that donors want to see tangible results
from their donations.
Southern Maryland Gives is designed
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to make it easier to find

places to support locally,
said Nonprofit Institute
Program Assistant Megan
Timmens.
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Maryland
Gives features nonprofit
organization
projects
throughout
Southern
Maryland, with up to nine
featured projects every month. There are
six projects featured this month - building
a shed for the Humane Society of Charles
County, Books for All Kids, cots for Safe
Nights, a corn crib restoration project at Sotterley Plantation, a wheelchair accessible
archery range at the Greenwell Foundation,
and Wings of Hope. Featured projects are to
be chosen by a committee, Timmens said.
The minimum donation is $10 and there
is no maximum donation, Yellman said. Donors can choose to donate one time, set up a
recurring donation, or donate anonymously.
Donations are tax deductible.
The Nonprofit Institute is funded by
Charles and St. Marys counties, and projects featured are Charles County, St. Marys
County and Tri-County based. Southern
Maryland Gives is a natural offshoot of the
Nonprofit Institute, Gotfried said. There
are a number of nonprofits struggling to get
funding
For more information, visit southernmarylandgives.org.
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How Do You Keep Your

Non-Profit Organization Fresh?
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland held the fifth annual Nonprofit Institute Conference, featuring United Planning Organization Chief Executive Officer
Dana Jones as the keynote speaker.
Jones talk centered on keeping a nonprofit organization
relevant and ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the community which means getting opinions from the community
about the effectiveness of the nonprofit and taking all critiques seriously.
Some of us treat our nonprofits like were mothers, Jones
said.
Another component to keeping nonprofits relevant is ensuring the best people are working for the organization, starting with the members of the board of directors. Nonprofits
need individuals running them who are dedicated to helping
the organization evolve.
You cant get it right if you have the wrong people, Jones
said.
Sometimes, board members and employees have been with
the organization so long they have retired in place, coming
in every day to do the same things without any ambition or
vision to better serve the community.
Dont think that you married your staff, he said.
Getting the right is essential, but keeping them is another
story. Nonprofits cant skimp on administrative costs and
CSM President Brad Gottfried welcomes Non-Profits.

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they have to invest in their employees by offering competitive

compensation, health insurance, training, and educational
opportunities when possible. An organization unwilling to
invest in employees will not get the best people, Jones said.
Nonprofit organizations are dependent on critical decisions at the right time, Jones said.
According to the Nonprofit Institute website, the Nonprofit Institute exists for the sole purpose of helping nonprofit
organizations, serving the community, grow stronger.
For more information, visit
www.csmd.edu/NonprofitInstitute/.
Charles County United Way Executive Director Mike Bellis talks to
nonprofit organizations about building community relationships.
Keynote speaker Dana Jones.
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Jeannett Cudmore
Selected Chief
Financial Officer
The Commissioners of St. Marys

County have named Acting Chief Financial Officer L. Jeannett Cudmore Chief
Financial Officer. She officially assumes
her new role immediately.
Ms. Cudmore began her employment
with St. Marys County government in
1998 as the Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer. Her title was changed to
Deputy Director for Finance as a result
of the classification study completed in
2000. Once hired, she implemented and
trained all users on the Countys Integrated Financial System, HTE and continues
to be responsible for maintaining application security for the financial modules.
She previously served as the Countys
Acting Chief Financial Officer in 2000.
Prior to coming to St. Marys County
Government, Ms. Cudmore was employed by Charles County Government,
as a Senior Accountant in Fiscal Services.
In all, her combined experience in local
governmental finance totals more than 20
years.
Ms. Cudmore received her Bachelor
of Science degree in Business Management from Frostburg State University, a

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from University of Maryland University College, and she is a Certified Public
Accountant.
Jeannett has proven to be an invaluable resource to the commissioners during this period of transition, said Commissioner President Randy Guy. Shes
the right person to assume the role of
Chief Financial Officer and ensure our
continued financial stability in the years
to come.
As Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Cudmore will oversee all fiscal practices for
the County, including accounting, procurement, budget development and management for both operating and capital
funds. She will also evaluate and monitor
capital project expenditures and the related debt capacity.
Ms. Cudmore replaces former Chief
Financial Officer Elaine Kramer who
passed away March 25.
With Drug Courts providing the focus

and leadership for community-wide antidrug systems, the Commissioners of St.
Marys County lauded their efforts during a proclamation ceremony prior to their
weekly business meeting.
Drug Courts bring together criminal justice, treatment, education and other community partners in the fight against drug
abuse and criminality. In recognition of the
courts efforts in St. Marys County, commissioners have declared the month May as
National Drug Court Month.
Drug Court programs are the original
form of drug policy reform, said Commissioner John OConnor (3rd district). They
combine intensive judicial supervision,
mandatory substance abuse treatment and
drug testing with sanctions and incentives
in order to break the cycle of drug abuse
and drug related crimes.
Commissioners recognized judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, treatment and

supervision professionals, law enforcement
personnel, researchers, educators and community leaders for their dedication to making a profound impact through hard work
and commitment to their communities.
St. Marys County is proud to recognize the practitioners and participants who
make drug courts work and the significant
contributions that drug courts have made
and continue to make in reducing drug usage and criminal behavior.
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An opportunity for the community
to support and pay tribute to members
of law enforcement
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County Department of Aging & Human Services, TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)
Council, and the Commissioners of
St. Marys County will sponsor the
15th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony. The event
takes place on Tuesday, May 12 at
11:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road in California.
This event occurs annually during

National Police Memorial Week and
pays tribute to law officers who have
perished in the line of duty as well
as honor the Officer of the Year as
selected from each county agency,
based on their outstanding service to
the community.
The public is invited to attend the
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RENTING OUT
AN APARTMENT?
to accept their own settlement. What kind of

example is that for our children? A person can
break the rules and if they are caught they can
say whoops and all is forgiven?
So until the Board of Education corrects
their ethics regulation, I encourage the public
and the press to scrutinize every ethic complaint filed and observe if the Board of Education sweeps it under the rug in an effort to
protect their own.
Speaking of ethics, I think there is an issue with St. Mary Countys ethics commission website. They are still listing Karin Baily
as a member of the countys ethic commission. Surely, that is a mistake, how could the
chairman of the Board of Education be on the
countys ethics commission. Since the Board
of Education is dependent on the county commissioners for funding wouldnt that create a
conflict of interest?
The St. Marys County Public Schools Ethics panel is flawed, as is their regulations. In
regards to the composition of the panel, their
legal advisor is the same lawyer that is hired
to represent the Board. What if an ethics complaint is hypothetically filed against a Board
member? How can the ethics panel be advised by the same lawyer that is representing
that Board member? Isnt that the very definition of conflict of interest, isnt preventing
conflict of interest one of the main reasons
for the ethics panel in the first place?
In addition their regulations are flawed. If an
ethics complaint is filed against a certain person and the panel feels that the complaint has
merit. That person has a chance to correct their
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Trial Set For Woman In

Elder Abuse Theft Case
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Prosecutors may go to trial soon in the case

of a woman accused of bilking an elderly man
with failing sight out of more than $100,000
over several years time while working as his
house cleaner.
Ardena Yevette Jones, 34, of Deale stands
charged with trying to deceitfully attain
property from a vulnerable adult, theft above
$100,000, and two separate counts of forgery.
Assistant States Attorney Laura Caspar
said the victim William Lowell Bodkin, who
is nearly 90 years old, retained Jones as a caretaker for his house after his wife died and that
as his eye sight became poorer and poorer he
would sign the checks he used to pay Jones
before the amount was inscribed and let her
ostensibly fill in the amount he authorized.
Instead, Caspar alleged, Jones would
change the amount to one much higher than
Bodkin had listed in his check ledger.
Sometimes Jones would allegedly increase

the amount by as much as 10 times above
what Bodkin authorized.
This took place between 2011 and 2014
according to court papers and resulted in
the theft of $140,769.63 from Bodkins life
savings.
Caspar said she is seeking a plea agreement
first to help ensure that Bodkin has a chance
to recoup his losses through victim restitution.
There is a hard balance to strike, Caspar
said. This crime is particulary offensive and
the first instinct is to incarcerate; but you have
a victim who needs these financial resources
back.
Caspar said this case, which first started in
the courts last year, is one of a rising tide of
the elderly being victimized for their money.
Failing a plea deal Jones is set to go to trial
this month.
Lethality Assessment Program
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man who ran over one of two men
allegedly trying to attack him in a North
County convenience store parking lot
last year will not be charged, said a county prosecutor handling the case.
Assistant States Attorney Laura Caspar said Marvin Savoy was not criminally responsible for running over David
Bever as he and the other assailant, Robert Robinson, tried to attack Savoy while
seated in his own vehicle at the Charlotte
Hall Wawa in December of last year.
I dont believe he was reckless or negligent, Caspar said of Savoys actions.
He was trying to leave that parking lot.
Bever succumbed to his injuries and
Robinson now faces charges of first-degree and second-degree assault.
Caspar said Robinson pulled a weapon
on Savoy during the melee.
He brandished a box cutter, Caspar
said.
The incident started, she said, when
Bever used his own vehicle to cut Savoy
off as they were both driving into the
parking lot. Savoy then reciprocated by
using his vehicle to block Bever in the
parking lot.
Robinson, who was driving his own

vehicle then, tried to box Savoy in to the
parking lot as well.
Robinson and Bever knew each other
and had been partnered on a job, Caspar
said.
According to police charging documents after Bever used his van to cut
off Savoy in the parking lot both Bever
and Robinson got out and began to kick
and strike Savoys vehicle and spit at
him while he was still seated in his own
truck.
Accounts from several witnesses on
the scene noted in charging documents
that Robinson tried to jump through
Savoys window and strike him; Savoy
attempted to leave the scene but Bever
came from behind and walked in front of
the vehicle and was run over.
Savoy immediately stopped and got
out of the vehicle, witnesses told police,
and Robinson allegedly pulled a knife
and took an aggressive posture towards
Savoy, according to charging documents.
Caspar said surveillance footage and
Robinsons own admission confirmed he
brandished the weapon.
Philip H. Dorsey III

Attorney at Law
Without question, the domestic violence lethality screen has proven to be an effective
method for police to evaluate a victims level
of risk. The law enforcement community
recognizes not all victims wish to talk to, let
alone report, such crimes to police. However,
that same victim may be inclined to disclose
domestic abuse to clinical staff during a visit
to the hospital. This layer of well trained hospital personnel is a welcomed addition in the
fight against domestic violence. The creation
of the LAP has further served to improve the
partnership between law enforcement officers, hospital staff, and community service
providers and advocates. The LAP is designed to provide a timely response and support for victims facing potential life threatening situations. Its all about breaking the cycle
of abuse. The caring and professional staff at
MSMH is doing a tremendous job in helping to do just that. - Corporal Doug Harris,
Domestic Violence Coordinator, St. Marys
County Sheriffs Office
The St. Marys County Sheriffs Office
and MedStar St. Marys Hospital along with
Walden Behavioral staff are proud to be working together to strengthen our response to domestic violence in St. Marys County.
Driver In Road Rage

Wont Be Charged
Press Release
Point of Contact MSMH:
Holly Meyer, Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Philanthropy
301.475.6010
holly.b.meyer@wedstar.net
Point of Contact SMCSO:
Corporal Doug Harris, Domestic Violence
Coordinator
301.475.4200 X 9015
douglas.harris@stmarysmd.com
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Wrongful Death
Auto/Truck Crashes
Pharmacy & Drug Injuries

Workers Compensation
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LEONARDTOWN: 301-475-5000
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EMAIL: phild@dorseylaw.net
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301.475.4200 X 1997
cara.grumbles@stmarysmd.com
For more information visit:
www.mnadv.org
www.dangerassessment.org
www.waldensierra.org
On April 24, 2015, educators, from the

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence in collaboration with MedStar St. Marys
Hospital (MSMH) and the St. Marys County
Sheriffs Office, presented Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) training. The LAP is
a multi-pronged intervention that consists of
a standardized, evidence-based lethality assessment questionnaire and accompanying
referral protocol used to help first responders
make a differential response - tailored to the
unique circumstances of high-danger victims.
Hospital professionals, Sheriffs Office detectives, and Walden Behavioral Health staff, all
members of the St. Marys County Family Violence Coordinating Council (SMCFVCC),
learned to identify victims of domestic violence, especially those who are at the highest
risk of being seriously injured or killed, and
provide them with immediate domestic violence support services. Members also learned
how to accurately assess and document physical injury as a result of a domestic violence
incident for potential use as evidence.
The need for additional trained staff is clear.
Between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014, 95
victims of domestic violence were brought to
MSMH by the St. Marys County Sheriffs
Office compared to 35 in fiscal year 2012.
Since Yvonne Dawkins, RN, FNE-A, (hospital based domestic violence program coordinator), began in July 2014, 240 patients have
been identified, throughout all departments of
the hospital, as victims of domestic violence.
After completing their training, several additional MSMH staff members will be able to
document injuries and connect patients experiencing domestic violence to the appropriate
services in accordance with the SMCFVCC
continuum of care. Important improvements
have also been made to the hospitals electronic medical record, which assists RN Dawkins
in following up with patients in a timely manner in order to guide them through the support
system network.
For many years, St. Marys County Sheriffs Office deputies have been completing a
domestic violence lethality screen with victims in cases where domestic abuse or assault is suspected and immediately connecting them with support services provided by
SMCFVCC. A lethality screen consists of a
set of questions used in the field to assess a
victims risk of homicide or severe re-assault.
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In Baltimore Deputies Saw
The Good, The Bad and The Bizarre
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
When county deputies went to Baltimore last week to help police there restore order after riots took hold in the
city what they saw will stay with them
forever, said the agencys Emergency
Services Team commander.
Capt. Steve Hall, commander of the
Special Operations Division, said his
team as well as other deputies spent several days in Baltimore helping to restore
order and in that time they saw community members try to heal their neighborhoods and others try to tear it apart.
Fully equipped with body armor,
tactical gear and lethal and less-lethal
weapons, the team supported Baltimore
riot police who held the line on the curfew put in place following riots over the
death of Freddie Gray who died while in
police custody days before.
It was an eerie experience, Hall
said. We were at ground zero; we took a
position right up front.
Hall and team members saw the aftermath of the destroyed check cashing
store and the wrecked CVS pharmacy
that had made national news as the country watched whole swaths of Baltimore
burn.
When the team arrived last Tuesday
afternoon, he said, tensions rose and fell
through the day as legitimate protestors
took to the streets while those who were
more violent cycled in and out of view.
At other times marching bands even
came out to perform, Hall said, and later
Zumba dance classes followed out in the
middle of the intersection where police
were stationed.
At times it was almost a festival atmosphere, Hall said. It was bizarre.
Sometimes residents would stand between rioters and police, joining hands
to form a barrier to protect law officers.
He remembered a pastor who stood between the mob and police with his arms
outstretched to hold back protestors.
That will forever stay in my mind,
Hall said. They were absolutely putting
themselves in harms way.
Capt. Steve Hall, commander of the sheriffs office tactical team, examines a piece of sidewalk hurled at him and other county deputies by rioters in
Baltimore last week.
Photo by Guy Leonard
As the sun set, though, things became

more tense. Soon police became the targets of liquid-filled and frozen water
bottles and brickbats hurled at them.
Hall picked up a shard of the curb
thrown at them and kept it as a souvenier; he saw one Baltimore policeman
still on duty with a broken wrist after his
shield had been shattered by one such
missile.
It was a tribute to that agencys
dedication.
They performed very admirably,
Hall said.
When the team arrived they found that
their counterparts they were supporting
were illequipped.
Baltimore police had no gas masks
and also had to borrow riot shields and
batons to protect themselves.
They had to borrow that equipment
from the nine or so other police agencies
who arrived to help restore order he said.
St. Marys deputies, who came with
a Bearcat armored vehicle, were sometimes the envy of their brethren.
We are very, very well equipped,
Hall said. We dont have it bad here.
The experience was one that was also
invaluable for learning lessons in dealing with a dangerous civil disturbance,
he said, and the amount of tactical planning and coordination they and other
officers had to do sharpened their skills
even further.
You cant replicate that in training,
Hall said.
Sheriff Timothy Cameron joined his
men on the line Tuesday night after the
worst of last Monday nights rioting
and said the armored car the deputies
brought with them proved its worth.
They proved to be such a value
there, Cameron said.
There were other lessons to learn for
St. Marys as well, Cameron said, to
ensure a similar disturbance could be
stopped.
Theres the necessity of an open
and transparent government that is accessible by the people, Cameron said,

adding that Baltimore City government
seemed to work in the opposite fashion
in the aftermath of Grays death. Its
got to be on going.
Six Baltimore City police officers
have since been charged in his death.
It was also important for local police
to continue with equipment upgrades
and understand better what threats they
faced.
You have to know what the current
demand is and and what the future demand is, Cameron said. We know
that less-lethal [technology] is a good
investment.
Also as the countys population grows,
police need to be sure they reach out to
minority communities.
We need to do more in our diverse
communities about deeply rooted issues
if there are deeply rooted issues, Cameron said. We have to understand where
the flash points are, whats bubbling up.
How do we prevent it? Thats what were
talking about now.
Hall said the tactical unit members
who went to Baltimore last Tuesday and
other deputies who went on Thursday,
performed well in the face of tough odds.
They were anxious to go and they
were anxious to give, Hall said. Hopefully its a once-in-a-career experience.
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We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following weeks edition.
Robert Louis Bobby

Mattingly, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away
peacefully at home on
April 25 surrounded by
his loving family. Born
on Aug. 2, 1935, he was
the son of the late J. Louis
Mattingly, Sr. and Margaret Mary Mattingly.
Bobby attended St. Marys Academy
in Leonardtown, Md. and graduated from
Margaret Brent High School, Helen, Md. in
1953. He worked as a salesman in the automotive parts industry and was well respected for his knowledge in this field. His places of employment included McKays Implement, Hayden Auto Supply, and Busslers
Ford. He retired in 1997 and spent his time
crabbing and fishing on his Key West boat,
cheering on the Washington Redskins and
Nationals as well as NASCAR racing, and
providing his expertise on mechanical repairs for family and friends.
Bobby was married to Dorothy Elaine
Wood Mattingly on Dec. 29, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
Mechanicsville, Md. They were married
for over 57 years and have three children:
Cheryl Mattingly Thuot (Pierre) of Hollywood, Md., the late Jerry Mattingly, and
Brenda Mattingly of Annapolis, Md. He
is survived by four grandchildren: Christopher Thuot (Miriam), Nicole Mattingly
Kosky (Mike), Kelsey Mattingly, Danielle
Thuot, and a great-grandson, John-Paul
Thuot to whom he was known as PopPop. He is also survived by siblings Patsy
Mattingly, Lily Mae Beck, J. Louis Mattingly, Jr., David Mattingly, Mary Linda
Gass, and Jamie Mattingly. He was also a
loving uncle to many nephews and nieces
and shared a very special devotion with
Tommy Bellere, Jr. and Kevin Bellere.
Along with his parents, he is predeceased
by his sister Marian Bellere and his beloved
aunt A. Naomi Mattingly.
The family received friends on Thursday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers
recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner
Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass
of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, May 1 at 11 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md. with Father
David Beaubien officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be: Christopher Thuot, Kevin Bellere, Larry Mattingly, Steve Lawrence, Keith Hewitt, and
Rayner Blair. Honorary pallbearers are:
Norris Shepherd, Jimmy Nelson, Donald J.
Mattingly, Dick Hutson and Roger Bussler.
Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O.
Box 299 Leonardtown, Md. 20650, and /
or ACTS (A Community That Shares) P.O.
Box 54 Bushwood, Md.
20618.
Mary Alberta
Heard-Kamm, 89
Mary Alberta HeardKamm, 89, of Hollywood,
Md., passed away on April 27 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Aug. 27, 1925 in
Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter
of the late Madge Dean Guy and Elmer
Guy. Mary was the loving wife of the late
Gary A. Kamm. Mary is survived by her

children: Kenny Heard, Mary Ann Bean
both of Hollywood, Md., 4 grandchildren,
7 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great
grandchild. She was a lifelong resident
of St. Marys County, Md., and graduated
from St. Johns School. Mary was a clerk
in retail and was a member of Catholic
Daughters.
The family will receive friends on
Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. with
prayer recited at 7 p.m. by Father Keith
Woods. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m.
in St. Johns Catholic Church Hollywood,
Md. with Father Ray Schmidt officiating.
Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be: Chris Rawlings, David Johnson, Leonard Bean, Ralph Heard, Michael
Johnson and Ronnie Bean. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Christie Heard-Rawlings,
Karen Johnson, Cheryl Bean, and Michelle
Bean. Contributions may be made to the
Hollywood Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box
7 Hollywood, Md. 20636, and/or Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, Md. 20636.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Leroy Roger Richardson, Jr., 85

Leroy Roger Richardson, Jr., 85, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away
Saturday, April 25 at his
home surrounded by his
loving family.
Born on June 24, 1929 in
Leonardtown, Md., he was
the son of the late LeRoy
Roger Richardson, Sr., and Vera Frances
Cropper Richardson.
On Feb. 3, 1951, Roger married his beloved wife, Anna May Herriman Richardson in Washington, D.C. Together they
celebrated over 64 wonderful years of marriage. He was a master plumber and worked
in home improvement for many years. He
also worked in real estate. He was a member of the St. Marys Nursing Center Foundation, the Farm Bureau, and a past member of the Maryland National Guard.
In addition to his beloved wife, Roger
is also survived by his children, Steven
Wayne Richardson (Janet) of Hollywood,
Md., David Brian Richardson of Leonardtown, Md., and Ellen Leigh Whitehouse
(Rick) of Great Falls, Va.; seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition
to his parents he is also preceded in death
by his son, LeRoy Roger Richardson, III.
Family received friends on Sunday,
May 3 from 2 to 5 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Reverend Beverly
Weatherly on Monday, May 4, at 11 a.m.
at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 44078
St. Andrews Church Road, California, Md.
20619. Interment followed in the church
cemetery.
Robert Louis Bobby

Mattingly, 79
Rose Cecelia Holt, 55

Rose Cecelia Holt, affectionately known
as Roceia, 55 of Hollywood, Md., departed her life on April 27 at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by her two loving children,
Latasha and Kelvin, and family. Rose was
born on June 10, 1959 to the late Carrie
Mason Holt and Francis Carter. She was

educated in the St. Marys County Public
School System.
When not spending time with her two
children, Roceia enjoyed shopping from
the QVC channel. She also enjoyed watching her favorite television shows, Good
Times, Family Feud and The Young and
the Restless.
In addition to her parents, Roceia was
preceded in death by six siblings, Pauline
Medley, Agnes Courtney, Arcadia Holt,
James Patrick Holt, John Phillip Holt, and
John Columbus Holt.
Roceia leaves to cherish her memories
two beloved children, Latasha Morgan
and Kelvin Morgan; two very special sisters, whom she loved dearly, Sara Holt and
Evangeline Holt (Joe); two brothers, Robert Holt and David Holt (Tina); two special
nieces, whom she cared for and loved as her
own, Reasha Estep and Mekhia Chase; and
the father of her children, Joseph Morgan.
In addition, she leaves behind eight special
nieces and sixteen special nephews along
with a host of other family and friends.
Family and friends united on Wednesday, May 6 for visitation at 9 a.m. until
Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St.
Josephs Catholic Church, 29119 Point
Lookout Road, Morganza, Md. Interment
followed at Charles Memorial Gardens,
Leonardtown, Md.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral
Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jack
Whitehouse, Christopher Whitehouse,
Richard Curry, Patrick Whitehouse, Davis Herriman, and Richard Whitehouse.
Kennedy Abell will serve as an Honorary
Pallbearer.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, P.O. Box
600, California, Md., 20619 and Hospice
of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown,
Md. 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
Dorothy Teresa Shavatt, 92

Dorothy Teresa Shavatt, 92 of Waldorf, Md.,
(formerly of St. Marys
County, Md.) entered into
eternal rest on Wednesday,
April 29. Dorothy was
born on Feb. 4, 1923 to the
late William Lee Russell
and Kathleen Abel Russell.
She was the loving mother of Katie
Thompson, Russ Shavatt, Bernie Shavatt,
Tom Shavatt, Frank Shavatt and Bill Shavatt. Dorothy is also survived by a devoted
granddaughter/caregiver, Mary Mitchelltree, as well as a host of other grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great
grandchild; dear sister of Rose Harry and
James Russell and the late Austin Russell,
Lee Russell, Dickie Russell, Fadalies Russell and Helene Hoffman.
Visitation was from 11 a.m. until time
of service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at
Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett
Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment will
be on Tuesday, May 12 at 1:45 p.m. at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral
Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Judith Marie Judy Ewell, 70

Judith Marie Judy
Ewell, 70, of Hollywood,
Md., died on Dec. 1 at
Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington
Park, Md.
Born on Nov. 4, 1944, in
Randolph Field, Tex., she is
the daughter of the late Lt.
Col. Thomas Ewell and Louise Miller.
Judy enjoyed drawing, painting, listening to music, television and cheesecake.
She was a fan of Elvis Presley and Patrick
Swayze. Her favorite place to travel was to
Disney World in Orlando Florida, where
she vacationed every year with her family.
She was a thrill seeker, the bigger the ride
the better.
Judy is survived by her brother, Thomas
Ewell, Jr. and sister Gail Shafer Ewell of
Hollywood, MD; and her nieces Adrienne
Casteen of Pisgah Forrest, NC and Kimberley Ewell of Morganza, MD. She is preceded in death by her parents.
A Graveside Service and Interment will
be held on May 6 at 11 a.m. at Arlington
National Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made
to Hospice of St. Marys County, 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.
Thomas H. Astlin, 73
Thomas H. Astlin, aka
Boots, 73, of Golden
Beach, Md. passed away
on April 27.
Thomas was the youngest of four children born to
parents James Walter and
Mary Ellen Walsh-Astlin
on June 22, 1941. He grew
up in Washington, D.C. and met Cecelia
Sandy in 1960. They married, had four
children, and were united in marriage
until his death. From a young age he
loved bluegrass music, listening to Bill
Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs. As a blue
collar worker, he started as a painter with
a steady hand and excelled to a Superintendent for several construction and fire
restoration companies. His favorite past
times were watching westerns, reading about the civil war and history. He
was always good for a laugh, a drink, a
smoke and a joke. He was a good man,
husband, father and grandfather.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Cecelia; his sons, Thomas Henry, Jr. and
Joseph Stephen; daughter, Cindy AstlinSzoczei; son-in-law, Steven G. Szoczei;
and granddaughter, Baylie Anjanette
Szoczei. He is preceded in death by his
parents, James Walter Astlin and Mary
Ellen Walsh-Astlin; brothers, James and
Robert Astlin; sister, Mary Pat Spindle;
and daughter, Anjanette Angie Astlin.
A life celebration and service will
be held on May 9 at Brinsfield-Echols
Funeral Home in Charlotte Hall, Md.
from noon to 2 p.m. with a reception
following.
Donations on behalf of the Astlin family can be made to Hospice House of St.
Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown,
Md. 20650.
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Ann Christine OConnor,

86, of California, Md.,
formerly of Croton-onHudson, N.Y., passed away
April 23, at her residence.
Born on Dec. 26, 1928
in New York City, N.Y.,
she was the daughter of
the late Louis Keemle
and Tomme Cousins.
Ann was married to Bernard Patrick
OConnor from Oct. 13, 1950 until his
passing in 2006. Ann was creative and
talented, with a flair for interior design
and calligraphy. She enjoyed reading,
attending plays and operas, and listening
to classical music. She was also a member of the Croton Literary and Bocce Society. Her family was her greatest pride
and joy, and her home in Croton was frequently filled with relatives celebrating
holidays and family occasions.
Ann is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Mary Long (Darryl) of California,
Md. and her granddaughters, Samantha
Long and Amanda Long. In addition
to her parents and husband, she is also
preceded in death by her sister, Eunice
Keemle.
The family will receive friends on
Friday, May 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., with
a funeral service celebrated at 11 a.m.,
at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41
Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
10520. Interment will follow at Bethel
Cemetery in Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y.
Memorial contributions may be made
to ASPCA, 10819 Courthouse Drive,
Fredericksburg, Va. 22408, or online at
www.aspca.org/.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
William Douglas McCarthy,

Sr., 75
William Douglas McCarthy, Sr., 75,
of Avenue, Md. died
April 28 at MedStar
St.
Marys
Hospital
in Leonardtown, Md.
He was born on Jan. 14,
1940 in Malden-on-the
Hudson, N.Y. to the late
Vera Liberty McCarthy.
Doug was employed
by Word Publishing as a Regional Sales
Manager with over 36 years of dedicated
service until his retirement in 2003. He
was also employed by Word Records, a
Christian music company. On June 12,
2004, Doug married his beloved wife,
Donna McCarthy at Leonardtown Baptist Church in Leonardtown, Md. Together they celebrated over 10 wonderful years of marriage together. He was a
history enthusiast and enjoyed studying
the presidents. His other hobbies included working in his rose garden, boating, crabbing, listening to music, and
socializing with his many friends. His
most memorable trip was to Greece and
England. However, his greatest love was
spending time with his family, especially
his grandchildren. He was a member of
Leonardtown Baptist Church and served
as past treasurer for over 6 years and on
the Mens Ministry. He was also a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Avenue, Md. He was a member of Gideons.
He also served as a past Deacon and Elder for the Fourth Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, Doug is survived
by his children, William Douglas Bill
McCarthy, Jr. (Cheryl), of New Bern,
N.C.; Timothy Chad McCarthy (Aundria) of Fairfax, Va.; his step-children
Deborah Macy (Bill Bennett) of Ellicott City, Md.; and Jennifer Tsapatsaris
(Dino) of Wyckoff, N.J.; his brother,
John McCarthy (Penny) of Saugerties,
N.Y.; 15 grandchildren, Caela McCarthy, Isabella McCarthy, Daniel McCarthy, Gracie McCarthy, Liliana McCarthy, Ryan McCarthy, Hannah McCarthy,
Reid McCarthy, Seth Macy, Bryce Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Lee Tsapatsaris,
Evan Tsapatsaris, Melina Tsapatsaris
and Alex Tsapatsaris; his niece, Lisa
McCarthy, and two nephews, Christopher McCarthy and Patrick McCarthy.
He is preceded in death by his mother.
Family will receive friends on Friday,
May 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, with a Funeral Service celebrated by Pastor Allen
Acker at Leonardtown Baptist Church,
23520 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
Md. 20650. Pastor Acker will be assisted by the Rev. Dr. Kathy Price and
the Rev. Harry T. Harper of All Saints
Episcopal Church, Oakley. On Saturday,
May 9, family will receive friends from
10 to 11 a.m., with a Funeral Service
celebrated at 11 a.m.by Dr. Robert M.
Norris, Pastor, at Fourth Presbyterian
Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda,
Md. 20816. On Monday, May 11, interment will be held at Kastbaan Cemetery
in Saugerties, N.Y.
Serving as pallbearers will be his
grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers
will be Paul McLendon, Lou Sierra,
Charlie Reynolds, Glen Taylor, Chip
Burton, Scott Colvin and Don King.
to All Saints Episcopal Church, 21569
Oakley Road, P.O. Box 307, Avenue,
Md. 20609.
Condolences may be made to www.
brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Hunters Association, Ducks Unlimited,

and a volunteer for the Maryland Special
Olympics.
In addition to his beloved wife,
George is also survived by his children,
Michele Earman (Jason) of Hollywood,
Md., Jerry Weston, Jr. (Rhonda) of Mechanicsville, Md., and PJ Phipps (April)
of (city/state); his siblings, Barbara
Lowery, Linda Alvey (Larry), Connie
Seaman (Glenn), Debbie Ledford (Lee),
Mary Philyaw (Cliff), Patricia Morgan
(Roger), and Bryan Morgan (Michelle);
16 grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Olivia Lucas, his brother-in-law, Raymond
Mead; his sister-in-law, Elaine Bush
(Ricky); and many nieces, nephews,
cousins and extended family.
Family will receive friends for
Georges Life Celebration on Thursday,
May 7 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a Funeral
Service celebrated by Joe Orlando at 7
p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
Md. 20650. Interment will be private.
to the Center for Life Enrichment, 20589
Three Notch Road, Hollywood, Md.
20636.
brinsfieldfuneral.com.
George Henry Morgan, Jr., 62

George Henry Morgan,
Jr., 62, of Lexington Park,
Md. died May 1 at MedStar St. Marys Hospital
in Leonardtown, Md.
He was born on Jan. 1,
1953 in Lexington Park,
Md. to George Henry
Morgan, Sr. of Charlotte
Hall, Md. and Audrey M.
Montgomery of Leonardtown, Md..
George married his beloved wife, Carrie Morgan on Dec. 30, 2009 in Hollywood, Md. Together, they celebrated
over 5 wonderful years of marriage. He
was employed by the Center of Life Enrichment as a caring and dedicated bus
driver serving people with special needs.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,
and cheering on the Baltimore Ravens
football team. He had a special fondness
for helping people with special needs.
However, his greatest love was for his
family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of the National Coon
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Lilianna Jubilee Smith,

10 days
Lilianna Jubilee Smith,
10 days old, of Lexington
Park, Md. died April 30
at Med Star St. Marys
Hospital.
She was born on April
20 to John W. Smith, IV
and Dominique Smith of
Lexington Park, Md.
Lilianna is survived by her sister Lucia Smith, paternal grandparents, Rev.
John and Djuna Smith of California,
Md., maternal grandparents, David and
Diana Cardenas of Mesa, Ariz., paternal
great grandparents, Robert and Jerilan
Rochester of Barclay, Md. and maternal
great grandmother, Gloria Garcia of San
Jose, Calif., three aunts, Jael Smith, Gabriella Cardenas, Shai-Anne Smith and
one uncle, Elias Cardenas.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at the Brinsfield
Funeral Home, P. A. 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
brinsfieldfuneral.com
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CSM Robotics Earn Top-10

Spot in World Championship
Talons Advance Past Top U.S. Engineering

Universities Rice, Michigan State, Purdue
The College of Southern Maryland robotics

team, the Talons, returned from the 2015 VEX
U World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, April 18 ranked 10 out of 54 teams and
with their first playoff appearance in the teams
four-year history.
The Talons beat out teams from top four-year
U.S. engineering universities Rice, Michigan
State and Purdue as well as teams from Bahrain,
Mexico, Spain, Canada, Brazil and Puerto Rico.
As community college students, the team
make-up is constantly changing, and adjustments in team roles are the norm. Team roles
include programming, mechanical, CAD (computer aided design) and outreach coordination,
with some students serving multiple roles, said
Professor Bernice Brezina, who along with Director of Student Success Ronda Jacobs is a faculty advisor.
Team Captain John Hamel of Mechanicsville,
an engineering major, provides leadership and
ensures the team follows a sound engineering
design process throughout the season; Secretary/Treasurer Allison DeCarlo of Charlotte
Hall, a business administration major, manages
the teams budget and schedule, and coordinates
the teams volunteer activities; John Ingram of
Leonardtown, an engineering major, is a current Robobees FIRST Robotics Competition
(FRC) team mentor, who brought his experience
with high school robotics and CAD expertise to
the college team; Ryan Achterberg of Lusby,
an engineering major, is a graduate of Calvert
Career Center where he acquired manufacturing and CAD skills that he applied to improve
the robot designs; Jonathan Frank of Indian
Head, a business administration major, led the
game strategy plans and managed the small robot project; and Cody Graham of Great Mills,
an engineering major, was the lead programmer
and mechanical designer for the large robot,
said Brezina.
VEX U Championship judges presented the
Talons with the Community Award for demonstrating strong community building skills
through the teams efforts to change their communitys perception and support for technology
education.
Team members are involved with CSMs
STEM outreach programs throughout the year.
Their support includes robotics competitions
for elementary, middle, and high school teams,
volunteering as inspectors, referees, judges and
match control for the FIRST LEGO League
(FLL) qualifier tournament, VEX IQ tournament, CSM LEGO Championship, and the
middle and high school VEX Robotics leagues.
They are particularly proud of their work helping to get the two VEX leagues off the ground
and still growing with 34 high school teams
and 19 middle school teams participating this
year, said Brezina. They volunteered at all
four league play sessions, and coordinated and
ran the middle school championship. They also
served as referees, judges and match control officials at the VEX IQ division, Maryland State
Championship.
Prior to the start of the 2014-15 academic year,
the team supported kick-off events by explaining game rules to local kindergarten through
12th grade teachers and mentors. Behind the
scenes, they assembled the LEGO mission mod-
CSM robotics team, the Talons, with members, from

left, Jonathan Frank of Indian Head, John Hamel of
Mechanicsville, Ryan Achterberg of Lusby, Cody Graham
of Great Mills, John Ingram of Leonardtown and Allison
DeCarlo of Charlotte Hall, were presented the Community
Award demonstrating strong community building skills
through the teams efforts to change their communitys
perception and support for technology education.
els for the competition tables. Additionally,

the team hosted the VEX U Qualifier that they
competed in at CSM.
Most of the team members plan to transfer to the University of Maryland (UMD), A.
James Clark School of Engineering to complete their bachelors degree through the partnership between CSM, UMD, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
and Southern Maryland Higher Education
Center in St. Marys County. The partnership allows students to take the majority of
their classes in Southern Maryland while participating in a cooperative education program
with NAWCAD. Some of the Talons participate in CSMs STEM Scholars program, as
well as the Student Math League sponsored
by the American Mathematical Association
of Two Year Colleges, AMATYC. The CSM
Math Team leads the state of Maryland following the first round, with the high score in
the state held by Graham.
Support of the Talons comes from CSMs
Student Association which has provided
funds to support registration fees, volunteer activities and travel expenses as well as
through STEM program sponsors including,
CSM Foundation, The Patuxent Partnership,
BAE Systems and PNC Foundation.
For information on robotics and STEM
Competing in the 2015 VEX U World Championship April 16-18 in Louisville, Kentucky, were
events at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/STEM.
Press Release from CSM
members of the College of Southern Maryland Talons robotics club, from left, John Ingram
of Leonardtown, John Hamel of Mechanicsville, Jonathan Frank of Indian Head, Cody
Graham of Great Mills and Ryan Achterberg of Lusby.
Photos Courtesy of CSM
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2nd Annual
Forrest Career and Technology Center

Golf Tournament
22 May 2015, Cedar Point Golf Course, NAS Pax River

The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
to raise money for student participation in SkillsUSA
regional, state and national competitions. The SkillsUSA
Championships is the showcase for the best career and
technical students in the nation. Every dollar donated
goes directly to student participation in SkillsUSA.
Registration for each player is $75 which covers green
fees, cart, on-course refreshments and lunch. A donation to
SkillsUSA is also included in the fee.To reserve a spot
(foursome or individual), please provide the following
information via mail to The Dr. James A. Forrest Career
and Technology Center or email BJSKINNER@SMCPS.ORG
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24005 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown MD 20650. If you have any questions, call 301-475-0242.

Visit http://schools.smcps.org/tech/ to learn more about the Forrest Center or www.skillsusa.org to understand
the partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
CSM Athletics Director

Earns Under Armour
Athletic Director of
Year for Junior,
Community Colleges
College of SouthRegion XX womern Maryland Stuens director. She
dent Life and Athcurrently serves as
letics Lead Director
the co-chair for fiMichelle Ruble was
nance and budget,
named Under Armour
and is also a memAthletic Director of
ber of championship
the Year for Junior
events and sports
and Community Coldistricting division 1
leges. She will receive
committees.
the award during the
She is the current
National
AssociaMaryland
JUCO
tion of Collegiate DiVolleyball Liaison.
rectors of Athletics
In 2011, Ruble was
(NACDA) luncheon
named to the execuJune 17 in Orlando,
tive committee of the
Florida.
National Alliance of
Ruble was hired as
Two-Year
College
CSMs head volleyAthletic Adminisball coach in 1991.
trators (NATYCAA)
She became the coland in 2014 she was
leges athletic direcelected to a twotor in 2001 and was
year term as second
named CSMs direc- CSM Student Life and Athletics Lead Director vice president for
tor of Student Life
women of the NaMichelle Ruble
and Athletics in 2007.
tional Junior College
Photo Courtesy of CSM
As a volleyball
Athletic Association
player while at Elon
(NJCAA).
University, in North Carolina, Ruble
Locally, she has served on the board of
was a three-year captain and an Aca- the Zonta Club of Charles County. She
demic All-American. She earned a graduated with the 2014 class of Leaderbachelors degree in public and business ship Southern Maryland.
administration from Elon and a masters
From the time Michelle joined
degree from the College of Notre Dame CSM as head volleyball coach in 1991
of Maryland.
to her current role as director of Student
During Rubles 20 years of service Life and Athletics, her dedication and enas CSMs head volleyball coach, the thusiasm for excellence has inspired our
team had an impressive record with two student-athletes as well as our coaching
Maryland Junior College Athletic Con- staff, said CSM Vice President of Stuference Championships. The team ex- dent and Instructional Support Dr. Bill
perienced success at the national level Comey.
with Ruble at the helm ranking as high
as 10th in the nation. Ruble finished out Press Release from CSM
her tenure with a record of 386-220.
Ruble joined the NJCAA board of directors in 2002 when she was elected
St. Marys County Public

Schools Ethics Panel to
Meet on May 13, 2015
The St. Marys County Public
Schools Ethics Panel meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2015 has
been rescheduled for Wednesday,
May 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m., in the Assistant Superintendents
Conference Room, 23160 Moakley Street,

Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For more
information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32247.
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Registration Now Open for

Exhibitors & Sponsors for
Annual Community Health
Fair: The Way to Wellness
Calling all vendors and sponsors!
Now is the time to begin planning your
participation at this years St. Marys
County Department of Aging & Human
Services Health Fair: The Way to Wellness. This years event will take place on
Friday, October 30, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., at the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport
Road, California, MD.
Several opportunities exist for companies & non-profit organizations to
participate as exhibitors, presenters or
sponsors at the Health Fair. Attendance
at this annual community event has increased each year. The 2014 event drew
over 800 visitors and more are expected
to attend this year. The Health Fair fea-
tures a variety of comprehensive health

screenings and wellness information
will be provided.
Sponsors may participate by making
a monetary donation or offering door
prizes. Sponsors will be recognized in
all available marketing releases if your
commitment is received by fax or mail
prior to June 30, 2015. Your sponsorship
is still needed after that date, but recognition opportunities will be limited.
For more information call Jennifer
Stone at 301-475-4200, ext. 1073 or log
on to the Health Fairs webpage at www.
stmarysmd.com/aging/healthfair.asp or
the Health Fair Facebook page at www.
facebook.com/WaytoWellness.
Kimbro Highlights
CCA Meeting
Shawn Kimbro, author, blogger,
and noted Chesapeake Bay light
tackle angler, will highlight the May
meeting of the Patuxent River Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. He will discuss
Post Spawn Patterns for Chesapeake
Stripers on Monday, May 18, at
Kingfishers Restaurant in Solomons.
Kimbro has written two books on
fishing the Chesapeake and produces

the blog, Chesapeake Light Tackle.
He will have his most recent book,
The Right Stuff: Gear and Attitudes
for Trophy Light Tackle Fishing, for
sale at the meeting, which starts at
7 p.m. and is free and open to the
public. Food can be ordered from the
Kingfishers menu starting at 6 p.m.
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Staff Development Day Closing at Lexington Park

The Lexington Park branch of the St. Marys County Library will be closed
on Friday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for staff development.
Memorial Day Closing
All branches of the St. Marys County Library will be closed on Monday,
May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Book Discussion at Leonardtown

The Leonardtown branch will hold a book discussion on Thursday, May 21
at 7 p.m. The book to be discussed is Lila by Marilynne Robinson. Copies of
the book are available through the library.
Introduction to the Internet class
Lexington Park branch will hold an Introduction to the Internet class on
Thursday, May 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn terminology,
basic features, and how to navigate the Internet. Pick up tips on browsing and
evaluating websites in order to make your browsing experience more successful. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration is
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Citizen Scientist
Symposium
Kicking Off The

2015 Season!
This year will be an exciting one at

Historic Sotterley Plantation as we begin our 2015 tour season, kick-off our
popular annual events, present the impressive Speaker Series line-up, and
offer the best at our weekly Farmers
Market!
Guided & Audio Tour Season: May 1
October 31
Self-Guided Grounds Tours: Available
year round
Hours:
Tuesdays Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tours: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2
p.m., 3 p.m.
Sundays: 11:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tours: Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Mondays: Closed to the public
Sotterley Farmers Market, now in
its second year, will run every Saturday from May 23 through September
26 from 8 a.m. Noon, rain or shine.
This is a producer only Farmers Market featuring the best homegrown and
handcrafted items from our Southern
Maryland community!
Visitors need only to check in at the
Visitor Center, then they can enjoy
themselves hiking and touring the site

and remember that Sotterley members get in free! Your furry friends
are welcome on our nature trails (on a
leash, please)!
For pricing, event information, and
special closing dates, please visit:
www.sotterley.org. Visit us soon and
often!
At the close of the 2014 season last
October, we were thrilled to learn that
Historic Sotterley Plantation was listed as one of the Top 25 Historic Homes
in America by Traditional Home magazine! According to the magazine, this
selection focused on 25 estates, in all
regions of the country, with unique visual appeal homes whose lives are
as fascinating as those of the original
owners. These homes may have stately architecture, sumptuous interiors,
eclectic style, gorgeous grounds, history or, usually, a combination. To
view the article online, please go to:
traditionalhome.com/greatestates.
Fossil Enthusiasts
Welcome on May 25 and 26
The Calvert Marine Museum Fossil

Club and the FOSSIL Project present the
Citizen Scientist Symposium for Fossil Enthusiasts on Monday, May 25 and
Tuesday, May 26 at the Calvert Marine
Museum. The program begins at 9 a.m.
in the Harms Gallery.
Citizen Science invites amateur scientists to be involved in important research. The Symposium offers an exciting opportunity for members of the fossil collecting community to learn about
recording their finds, the local paleontology of Calvert Cliffs, how this compares
to other locations across the globe, and
how amateurs have greatly enhanced the
collections of the Calvert Marine Museum Paleontology Department.
The public is invited to free lectures

as part of the Symposium. On Monday,
May 25, Rob Weems will present Calvert Cliffs Stratigraphy at 10 a.m. Following at 11 a.m., Dave Bohaska will
present Field Notes: Best Practices. On
Tuesday, May 26, Stephen Godfrey and
John Nance will present Amateur Contributions to Paleontology at 10 a.m. At
11 a.m., Bruce McFadden will present
Relating Calvert Cliffs to Panama.
For complete details about the Symposium, visit the website at www.bit.ly//
CMMFossilClub.
Press Release from CMM
Press Release from Historic Sotterley

Plantation
St. Michaels School is sponsoring:
Community Yard Sale

When: May 30 * 8am-1pm
Rain Date: June 6 * 8am-1pm
Where: St. Michaels School, Ridge MD
Table Rental:
Indoor tables: $25 for an 8 table
Outdoor tables: $10 for an 8 table - drive right
up to your table to unload
****You can rent multiple tables****
Contact Sara Cooper for more details
Sscooper8@aol.com
240-925-1833
Photo Courtesy of CMM
Photo Courtesy
of Kate Jones
50th Anniversary Open House

Saturday, May 16 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wade in the water...Climb the tower...Touch the wildlife

and discover how the Bay has changed in half a century.
Free parking with online registration. $10/car for drop-ins.
Sign up at www.serc.si.edu.
Supported by the Chaney Foundation.
647 Contees Wharf Road Edgewater, MD 21037 443-482-2200 Visiting Hours: Mon. Sat., 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Sun. and federal holidays.
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McDaniel College Sophomore

Kaitlynn-Marie Strickland Cenda
of Great Mills Received a Duke
of Edinburgh Silver Award
Kaitlynn-Marie Strickland Cenda of

Great Mills (20634), was among more
than 30 McDaniel College students who
received Duke of Edinburgh awards at a
ceremony at the college on May 4. Cenda
is a sophomore at McDaniel and earned a
silver award.
The Duke of Edinburgh silver and
bronze awards are given to those students
who completed a four-step self-develop-
ment program dedicated to achievement in

community service, physical fitness, special skills and adventurous journey.
McDaniel is one of the first colleges in
Maryland to embrace this program, founded in 1956 by Britains Prince Philip, Duke
of Edinburgh.
For more information about McDaniel
College, visit www.mcdaniel.edu.
Pets of the Week

Luci and Desi!
Lucy and Desi are 5 weeks

old and will be ready for
adoption in roughly 3
weeks. They were taken
in by Feral Cat Rescue
when they were about 10
days old along with their
mother so they have been
around humans since
they were tiny babies.
They are super friendly
and are looking for their
forever home.
They cost $125 each
and will be spayed or
neutered, dewormed,
combo tested for aids
and feline
leukemia, and microchipped.
This will also include 3 distemper vaccines at ages 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks.
If you would like to adopt them, please fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org.
If you are feeding cats that are not spayed or neutered, please email Diane
at diane@feralcatrescuemd.org for spay/neuter grants and traps.
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Commissioners Declare
May Mental Health
Awareness Month
Recognizing the role mental health
plays in every individuals overall
physical health and emotional well
being, the Commissioners of St.
Marys County took time to focus on
the issue of mental health during a
special proclamation ceremony prior
to their weekly business meeting.
The Commissioners, along with
the National Mental Health Association and its partners, observe Mental
Health Awareness Month each May
to raise awareness of mental health.
Its predicted that mental illness will
strike one in five adults and children
in a given year, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or economic
status.
An estimated two-thirds of adults
and young people who suffer from
mental health disorders are not receiving the help they require, said Commissioner Tom Jarboe (1st district).
The cost of untreated and mistreated
mental illnesses and addictive disorders to American businesses, govern-
ments and families has grown to more

than $100 billion annually.
Advocates say, with effective treatment, individuals with mental health
conditions can recover and lead full,
productive lives.
In proclaiming May Mental Health
Awareness Month, commissioners
urged citizens, government agencies,
private and public institutions, businesses and schools to recommit to increasing the communitys understanding of mental health and the need for
appropriate and accessible services
for those with mental health disorders.
Photos from the ceremony can be
found on the countys flickr photostream at
http://www.f lickr.com/photos/stmaryscountygovernment/sets/. Media outlets may publish photos from
the photostream with the mandatory
courtesy: Photo courtesy St. Marys
County Public Information Office.
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Sail Solomons
Under New
Management
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Jeff Carlsen has been sailing all his life, starting when he was 4-years-old sailing on Lake
Michigan and continuing when he moved to
Southern Maryland in 1996. He spent two years
living aboard with his family. Two years ago,
Carlsen began teaching at Sail Solomons and,
as of this year, has transitioned to running Sail
Solomons and making a living doing what he
loves.
Running Sail Solomons is sailing and entrepreneurship all in one, Carlsen said.
Former owners Andy and Lisa Batchelor
started Sail Solomons in 2007. They remain involved in the school and they have been helpful
in making the transition to a new owner smooth,
Carlsen said.
Sail Solomons has a course for everyone,
Carlsen said. There is an Introduction to Sailing
class, two different two-day learn to sail classes, coastal navigation and piloting classes and
more. Classes range from two-hours to a week
or more. During the summer, Sail Solomons
holds classes right in Solomons. In the winter, Sail Solomons heads south with weeklong
Caribbean cruises. An individual can go from

their first time stepping on a boat to earning
their American Sailing Association and Coast
Guard certifications. Sail Solomons specializes
in adult classes.
All instructors are certified with years of experience sailing, Carlsen said. Classes are designed
to give students personalized attention working
on the skills they are most interested in.
Pretty much, if its a sailboat, we do it,
Carlsen said.
Sail Solomons has fleet of eight boats, allowing students to get experience on boats of
all sizes. Some boats are available to rent, giving new skippers an opportunity to try living
aboard.
If an individual already has a boat, or is in the
market for one, instructors will go out and help
them sail their boat back and give them instruction on the particulars for their own boat.
For more information, visit sailsi.com, email
info@sailsi.com, or call 410-326-4917. Sail Solomons is located at 245 C Street in Solomons.
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Sports
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Historic Mountain Motor Nationals at MDIR

Gates will open Saturday
at 9 a.m. and time trials will
start at 10 a.m. Qualifying
will resume also on Saturday for Pro Mods, The Wild
Bunch, Outlaw Drag Radial,
X275, and Ultra Street at
noon, and 2 p.m. 1st round for
Pro Mods, The Wild Bunch, Outlaw Drag
Radial, X275, and Ultra Street will start at
5 p.m.
Admission is only $20 on Friday, $25 on
Saturday, you can get a 2-Day pass for $40
and kids 6-11 are just $5 per day.
MDIR will be closed this Sunday for
Mothers Day.
For more information on these events
call 301-884-RACE or visit us at www.RaceMDIR.com.
Photo Courtesy of MDIR
Williams 97th Comes in Potomac Debut
Strictly Stock feature finish

1.John Hardesty 2.Ed Pope Sr. 3. Nabil
Guffey 4. JJ Silvious 5.Greg Mattingly 6.
Johnny Hardesty 7. Jimmy Suite 8. Drew
Payne
U-Car feature finish

1.Mikey Latham 2. Corey Swaim 3.
Jeremy Pilkerton 4. Jamie Marks 5. Sam
Raley 6. John Molesberry 7.DJ Powell 8.
Brian Coe 9. Savannah Windsor 10. DJ
Stotler
Hobby Stock feature finish

1. Korey Downs 2. Tommy Wagner
Jr. 3. John Burch 4. Ray Reed 5. Greg
Morgan 6. Billy Crouse 7.Matt Stewart 8.
Buddy Dunagan 9. Yogi Pope 10. Gage
Perkins 11. Jordan Pilkerton 12. Jonathan
Raley 13. Ed Pope 14. Sidney Johnson 15.
Ryan Clemet DQ 16. Jerry Deason DQ
Limited Late Model feature finish

1.David Williams 2. Daryl Hills 3.Tyler Emory 4. Bruce Kane 5. Kerry King
Sr. 6. Kyle Lear 7. Brandon Long 8.
James Sparks 9. Jimmy Richards 10.
Eddie Drury III 11. Derrick Quade 12.
Matt Tarbox 13. Dallas Richards 14. Kurt
Zimmerman
Street Stock feature finish

1.Mike Franklin 2. Troy Kassiris 3.
Chuck Bowie 4. Lloyd Deans 5. Scott
Wilson 6. Dale Reamy 7. Jonny Oliver 8.
Billy Hill
Wagner Jr. was second with John Burch,

Ray Reed and Greg Morgan completing
the top-five.
John Hardesty became a repeat winner
with his second win of the season in the 15lap Strictly Stock feature. Hardesty snared
the race lead from Greg Mattingly on lapfour and held off a hard charging Ed Pope
Sr. to preserve the win. Nabil Guffey, JJ
Silvious and Greg Mattingly trailed.
Mikey Latham became the third different winner of the young season with his
victory in the 15-lap U-Car feature. Jeremy Pilkerton lead the first eight-laps before Latham slid by to grab the lead on the
ninth-circuit and would then hold off a fast
closing Corey Swaim to take the win. Pilkerton held on for third with Jamie Marks
and Sam Raley rounding out the top-five.
Mechanicsville Md.s David Williams

took a step toward reaching his 100thcareer feature win with his victory in last
Friday nights 30-lap Limited Late Model
feature at Potomac speedway. The win for
Williams, a former five-time Potomac Late
Model champion, was his first Potomac
win since 2013 and his overall 97th in his
storied career.
Brandon Long and Daryl Hills brought
the field to the initial green-flag of the
event with Hills surging into the top-spot
as the mob raced off turn-two. As Hills
lead, third-starting David Williams settled
into second and went after Hills. The lead
duo raced side by side for several laps until
Williams broke free to assume the race lead
on lap-nine. Williams would go on to lead
the final 21-circuits but would have to fight
off a last lap charge from eventual runnerup Daryl Hills to post his 35th career division feature win. Its good to be back.
Williams stated in his post-race interview.
We took some time off last season and
when Sommey (Lacey) asked me about
driving his car this season, I knew it was a

good time to get back into it. Superb track
conditions aided in Williams winning effort. This is the raciest surface around.
Said Williams. The track changed a bit
during the feature and I had to adjust by
going to the bottom,but this team gives me
a great race car and Im happy to get a win
for them. Defending track champion Tyler
Emory was third, Bruce Kane took fourth
with Kerry King Sr. rounding out the topfive. Heats went to Williams and Derrick
Quade.
Current point leader Mike Franklin
drove to his second win in a row and third
of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock
main. Franklin, who started eighth, wrestled the race lead from defending track
champion Troy Kassiris on the 13th-lap
and would pace the final three-circuits to
secure the win. Chuck Bowie was third,
Lloyd Deans was fourth with Scott Wilson
filling the front-five.
Korey Downs drove a masterful race to
score his first-career Potomac feature win
in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature. Downs,
would start on the pole and lead all 15-laps
to score the break-through win. Tommy
By Doug Watson
Contributing Writer
Franklin Scores Street Stock Hat-Trick
This Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, be a part

of MDIR history at the
largest ever running of
the 37th annual Mountain Motor Nationals.
The event will feature
the NEOPMA Pro Mods
on the 1/4 mile, The Wild Bunch, Outlaw
Drag Radial, X275 and Ultra Street!
There will be a $5,000 to win guaranteed
bracket race each day for Top ET, along
with MDIRs full Speed Unlimited ET Series on Saturday.
Gates will open on Friday at 3 p.m. and
Top ET time trials will start at 4 p.m. with
eliminations starting at 7 p.m. There will be
1 qualifying session on Friday night for Pro
Mod, The Wild Bunch, Outlaw Drag Radial, X275, and Ultra Street at 8 p.m.
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May, Month Long

Kicking off the 2015 Season!
Historic Sotterley Plantation (44300
Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) Tuesdays
through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year will be an exciting one at
Historic Sotterley Plantation as we
begin our 2015 tour season, kick-off
our popular annual events, present
the impressive Speaker Series lineup, and offer the best at our weekly
Farmers Market!
Guided & Audio Tour Season:
May 1st October 31st
Self-Guided Grounds Tours:
Available year round
Hours:
Tuesdays Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm
Tours: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm,
2 pm, 3 pm
Sundays: 11:45 am - 4 pm
Tours: Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Visitors need only to check in at the
Visitor Center, then they can enjoy
themselves hiking and touring the site
and remember that Sotterley members get in free! Your furry friends are
welcome on our nature trails (on a
leash, please)!
For pricing, event information, and
special closing dates, please visit:
www.sotterley.org . Visit us soon and
often!
Mondays: Closed to the public
Registration for Camp
The House of Dance (24620 Three
Notch Rd., Hollywood)
Register for CAMP: Dance Discovery! All students ages 6-12 welcome.
Everyday July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Discover a summer dance program packed with a variety of different
dance styles! Students will learn world
Dance, Hip Hop, Breaking, Jazz, Choreography, Musical Theatre, Hooping,
and much more! Students will also learn
costuming, making props, characterization, and create unique art projects!
Dancers will increase their strength,
coordination, rhythm, and awareness
with this program. Students will need
to bring a bag lunch, and wear comfortable clothing. $249/Student For more
information call 301-373-6330, Email
admin@thehouseofdance.org, or visit
www.thehouseofdance.org.
Democrat Spring Ball Tickets
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel (5701
Marinelli Rd, North Bethesda)
Saturday, May 9
Montgomery County Democratic
Central Committee
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel
For information and tickets, go to
calvertdemocrats.us3.list-manage.
com or call 301-946-1000.
Register for Summer Youth & Adult
Classes
The House of Dance (24620 Three
Notch Rd., Hollywood)
Summer is right around the corner,
and with our variety of classes for
youth and adults, you can have fun
all summer! For more information, or
to register, please call 301-373-6330,
Email admin@thehouseofdance.org,
or visit www.thehouseofdance.org.
Dog Obedience Classes

Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455
Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)
Saint Marys County Department of
Recreation and Parks Dog Obedience
Classes
Puppy Kindergarten
Start: April 15 and Ends: May 20
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 7 to 7:45 pm
Fee: $45 (6 weeks)
Basic Obedience
Days: Mondays
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
(no second class offered)
Fee: $50 (7 weeks)
Advanced Dog Obedience With
CGC Training.
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 8 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $50 (7 weeks)
FMI: 301-475-4200; ext 1801
www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/
index.asp
North End Gallery May 2015 Show
North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St,
Leonardtown)
Artists Diana Manchak, Mickey
Kunkle and Ann Preston
The DMA of Color
Winter is over and we welcome the
color that is coming back all about us.
The North End Gallery show for May
will give you a fabulous color fix. The
three artists featured in this show are
know for both the color and the fun in
their work and all three have a strong
personal interest in using color as a
basis to create their work.
Come and view this very special
show and love the color. The show
runs from April 28 until May 31. The
Gallery may be reached at 301-4753130 and the web address is
www.northendgallery.org.
Friday, May 8
Naval
Academy
Alumni
Schedule
Midshipmen
Recognition Luncheon
Rivers Edge Club (46870 Tate Rd., NAS
Patuxent River) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Greater Southern Maryland
Chapter (GSMC) of the USNA Alumni
Association will hold its annual Midshipmen Recognition Luncheon on
Friday, May 8. Each year GSMC recognizes graduates from the Southern
Maryland tri-county area who have
demonstrated academic and personal
excellence during four rigorous years
at the United States Naval Academy.
This year we will recognize eight graduates, four from Calvert County and
four from St Marys County, who will
receive their diplomas and be commissioned with the USNA Class of
2015.
There is no cost for Midshipmen.
The cost for alumni, or guests, family members and friends of alumni or
Midshipmen is $15. Reservations are
required. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 6 to Rick Snyder, e-mail:
Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com. You may
also make reservations and prepay online by visiting our GSMC website at
www.navyalumni.org. Or you may pay

at the door by cash or personal check
made payable to GSMC.
Saturday, May 9
Hits 4 Heroes Rummage Sale
Cryers Back Road Inn (22094
Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown)
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Community Event Please post/advertise: Support a local Wounded
Veteran a great cause! Hits 4 Heroes
Rummage Sale Saturday May 9. Rain
or Shine!!! Accepting Donations Friday May 8 2 to 8 p.m. All items must
be in working condition.
Annual Church Yard Sale
Christ Church Chaptico (37497 Zach
Fowler Rd., Chaptico) 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. At the Parish Hall, between Rt
234 and Hurry Rd
Start your day here, there will be
Refreshments and Treasures. Donations being accepted after the 8
and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at
the church prior to the 9th, and by
appointment.
Interested vendors and those interested in selling your own items may
rent space and a table (for $30) by
contacting Keith at 240-434-3995
Community Concert Series
Recording
Artist/Songwriter
Eric Scott LIVE In Concert
Waldorf SDA Church (11245 Berry
Rd., Waldorf) 7 p.m.
www.ericscottmusic.com
Free to the public! Featuring Special
Guest Artist Hope w/Grace
301-645-8835 www.waldorfsda.org
Info: Contact Todd Fong jsat12@
netzero.com
Field Trip
Backyard Birders
Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges,
St. Marys Counties All day
Backyard Birders, Beginners and
New members your time is valuable
to us and the birds as well; this is a
great way to learn how to identify
and count birds while gathering data
and information needed to help save
and protect our birds. Please contact
your county coordinator as indicated
below:
Calvert: Sue Hamilton, 410-586-1494,
ldsquaw0@gmail.com
Charles: George Jett, 410-741-9129,
gmjett@verizon.net
Prince Georges: Fred Fallon, 301249-1518, fwfallon@earthlink.net
St. Marys: Patty Craig, 301-8725670, walelu67@yahoo.com
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall
(37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) 7 pm
A Contra Dance, sponsored by
Southern Maryland Traditional Music
and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller
Elgin Perry, will be held on Saturday,
May 9 at the Christ Episcopal Church
Parish Hall. The doors open at 7 p.m.
and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra
is a traditional American style of social
dance and is a huge amount of fun
(and exercise) for the whole family! If
youve ever danced a Virginia Reel or

been to a Square Dance, you have a
good idea how much fun it can be. If
you havent, its about time you tried
it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive
at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the
various dances. Admission is $10 for
non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to
be comfortable, to move freely. There
will be an ice cream social following
the dance. For more information and
directions go to www.smtmd.org
Fossil Field Experience
Calvert Marine Museum (14200
Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons)
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come explore the fossils of Calvert
Cliffs. Space is limited. Preregistration
required. Fee is $20 per person. Call
410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register.
8th Annual Calvert Arts Festival
All Saints Episcopal Church (21569
Oakley Rd, Avenue) 11 a.m. to 6 pm
Sample the best Patuxent Wine Trail
wines (at the gate $15 fee), includes
souvenir tasting glass, at the 8th Annual Calvert Arts Festival Saturday, 9
May, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at All Saints
Episcopal Church. No admission fee
to shop from outstanding local juried
artisans. Delicious food, live entertainment, childrens crafts, raffles &
more. Tour our 1692 church & labyrinth. Rain or shine! $ave money; reserve your wine glass at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/694744. Age
verified for wine tasting by picture ID
at festival. Proceeds benefit parish &
community projects. Plenty of free
parking, intersection Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland, Md. Formerly Calvert Wine &
Arts Festival.
Sunday, May 10
Mothers Day Breakfast
St. Francis Church Hall (21370 Newtown Neck Rd., Leonardtown) 8: 30
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Knight of Columbus, St. Francis
Xavier council #10975 will sponsor a
Mothers Day breakfast.
Menu: Scrambled eggs, bacon,
sausage, pancakes plain and blueberry and sausage gravy with biscuits, coffee, water and fruit juice
Cost: Free will donation
All proceeds to assist the Church
and community work of the Saint
Francis Xavier council.
Mothers Day Brunch Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m.
What a better way to say Youre
Special than a relaxing cruise and
brunch aboard the historic Wm. B.
Tennison. Preregistration required.
Adults $25, children 12 and under $15.
Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register.
Mothers Day Evening Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 5 to
6:30 p.m.
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A perfect ending to Moms special

day. Heavy hors doeuvres served
aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison.
Preregistration required. Adults $25,
children 12 and under $15. Call 410326-2042, ext. 41 to register.
Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat
2nd District VFD & Rescue Squad
Auxiliary (45245 Drayden Rd., Valley
Lee) 8 to 11 a.m.
Sunday, May 10, Mothers Day; Cost
for adults is $8, children from age 6
12 is $4, and children 5 and under
are free; Menu consists of scrambled
Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links,
Ham, Hot Biscuits, Creamed Chipped
Beef, Spiced Applesauce, Grits, Assorted Juices, milk and coffee; For
more information call 301-994-9999
Monday, May 11
Pax River Quilters Guild
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church
(20850 Langely Rd., Lexington Park)
6:30 p.m.
Pax River Quilters Guild - the next
monthly meeting will be held Monday,
May 11. The meeting features guest
speaker Terry Chapman with her
presentation Tips, Fix-Its and Crazy
Quilts, a perfectionists way of fixes,
tips and time savers. There is a $5 fee
for non-members. Pax River Quilters
Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization and is
open to the public. Visit our website
www.paxriverquiltguild.com.
Tuesday, May 12
Crazy Quilt Workshop
St. Georges Episcopal Church (19167
Poplar Hill Ln, Valley Lee) - Daylong
Tues. May 12, there will be a Crazy
Quilt workshop at St. Georges Episcopal Church. Contact Kimberly at
kimbirdyjones@me.com for supply
list and class fee. New members and
guest welcome. Pax River Quilters
Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization and is
open to the public. Visit our website
www.paxriverquiltguild.com.
Sea Squirts
10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Ship Shape. On boats there are triangle sails, circle shaped windows,
and rectangle doors to go below. What
other shapes can we find? Free dropin program for children 18-months to
three years and their caregivers.
Wednesday, May 13
Governor Marvin Mandel 95th
Birthday Celebration
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
(700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore) 5:30 pm
Tickets $200. Contact Bruce Bereano at (410) 267-0410.
Thursday, May 14
Sea Squirts
25
10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Ship Shape. On boats there are triangle sails, circle shaped windows,
and rectangle doors to go below. What
other shapes can we find? Free dropin program for children 18-months to
three years and their caregivers.
Friday, May 15
St. Marys County NARFE Chapter
969 May Luncheon Meeting
Olde Breton Inn (21890 Society Hill
Rd, Leonardtown) 11:30 a.m.
The next Luncheon/Meeting of The
National Active and Retired Federal
Employees Association (NARFE), St.
Marys Chapter 969, is on Friday,
May 15. In addition to a full course
lunch prepared by Baileys Catering
Service, a very important session
will be presented to help you prepare your family with necessary information they will need when you are
gone: Information Dossier to Leave
Your Family presented by Geneva
Leon. Reservations are required; if
you have not already confirmed reservations, please contact Bev at 301752-1131 by Wednesday, May 13. The
Luncheon/Meeting begins at 11:30
a.m. and is held at Olde Breton Inn
in Leonardtown. The cake raffle will
also take place at this meeting. Not
a member? Contact Geneva Leon
for membership details 301-8845112. Check us out on Facebook and
like our page! www.facebook.com/
NARFEMD969StMarys
Anne Arundel County Democratic

Central Committee Annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
Maritime Institute (692 Maritime Blvd,
Linthicum Heights) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
For tickets, call (410)798-7817
Keynote Speaker: Senator Barbara
Mikulski
Saturday, May 16
Bugeye Ball
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 7 p.m
Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, and gaming at the Calvert Marine
Museums Annual Bugeye Ball. Museum is closed. No Wm. B. Tennison
cruises scheduled.
United Democratic Women of Maryland Quarterly Meeting & Luncheon
Mamma Lucias (862 Costley Way,
Prince Frederick) 10:30 a.m. - meeting, noon - luncheon
Cost: $20. For information, go to
calvertdemocrats.us3.list-manage.
com or call Ginny Beauchamp at
(301) 943-8300.
Yard Sale
7th District VFD Firehouse (21660 Colton
Point Rd., Avenue) 7 to 11 a.m.
The 7th District Vfd Auxiliary will be
having an outside Yard Sale Saturday
May 16. Tables can be rented for $10,
additional tables $7.
To rent a table or for information call
301-769-2016 or 301-769-4042
Rain date will be May 23.
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St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
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Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
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Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
All of our services are traditional.
Child care is provided.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention

8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
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Greetings from the Bible Temple Church

family in Mechanicsville Maryland.
Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in
this life it is important to have strong and
healthy relationships
1.A relationship with Christ
2. A personal relationship with
family and friends
Through these relationships, we develop
the characteristics of love, understanding
and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ.
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit
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A Play for Mom
MOMologues: The Original

Comedy About Motherhood
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Right in time for Mothers Day, New
Direction Community Theater Presents
MOMologues: The Original Comedy
About Motherhood by Lisa Rafferty,
Stefanie Cloutier and Sheila Eppolito.
The play covers all stages of motherhood, from pregnancy to labor, the first
days with a new infant, keeping up with

toddlers, and seeing a child off to school
for the first time.
The theater had another play planned,
but not enough men auditioned, according to MOMologues director Keith
Mervine. Instead of scrapping the play,
the troupe decided to work with what
they had a number of female actors
and a play celebrating moms.
The play is relatable for mothers and fathers, said Stage Manger
and Producer DiDi Olney.
Tickets are $12 for regular admission and $10 for seniors. MOMologues will run May 8, 9, 15
and 16 at 7 p.m. and May 10 and
17 at 2 p.m. The play will be at
the Long Beach Community
Center.
For more information, visit
ndctheater.org.
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Thursday, May 7
Monday, May 11
Dylan Galvin
Team Trivia
Twist (22608 Three Notch Rd,

Lexington Park) 6 to 9 p.m.
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd,

Dowell) 7 p.m.
Team Trivia
Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point
Lookout Rd, Leonardtown)
7 to 9 p.m.
Ladies Night and Trivia
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371
Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk)
6 p.m.
Friday, May 8
The Greg Harrison Jazz Band
Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake
Ave, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Jodys Band
9 p.m.
Saturday, May 9
Wednesday, May 13
Open Mic Night
Dowell) 7 p.m.
Weekly Wine Down
2 p.m.
Karaoke
Applebees (2141 Generals Highway, Annapolis) 9 p.m.
Thursday, May 14
Ladies Night, Trivia and Karaoke
7 p.m.
Not of Modern Jazz Quartet
Team Trivia
Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake

Ave, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Leonardtown Grille (25470-C

Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown)
7 to 9 p.m.
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar Way,
California) 9 p.m.
Dylan Galvin
The Piranhas
Tequila Grill (30320 Triangle Dr,

Charlotte Hall) 7 to 10 p.m.
Veras White Sands Beach Club

(1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby)
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Mercy Creek
Tracy Allen
MOMologues:
An Original Comedy
About Motherhood by
Lisa Rafferty, Stefanie
Cloutier and Sheila
Eppolito.

Dowell) 8 p.m.
Karaoke
Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) 7 to
10 p.m.
Sunday, May 10
Solo Guitar Music for Mothers
Day Breakfast
Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) 9
a.m. to noon
Swing Away
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point
Road, Piney Point) 11 a.m.
Friday, May 15
DJ Dave
Dowell) 8 p.m.
The Craze
6 p.m.
Saturday, May 16
Karaoke
Leonardtown Grille (25470-C
Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown)
7 to 10 p.m.
DJ and Karaoke
8:30 p.m.
The Calvert 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.
Games
CLUES ACROSS
1. William the Conquerers

birth city
5. Expired
9. Muslim greeting
11. Hangs cloth in loose folds
13. -__, denotes past
14. Jog
16. Ocean shore
17. Promotion of a product
18. The Constitution State
20. Russian space station
22. Paper mulberry bark cloth
23. Fiddler crabs
24. Drunkards
27. Domestic hog
28. Before
29. Papua New Guinea
monetary unit
31. Existentialist philosopher
Jean-Paul
33. V.P. Quayle
34. Expression of surprise
35. Declares untrue
38. Corn dough
40. Ocean
41. Supply with men
42. Spring tides
44. Spooky month

45. To tie in Spanish
47. Possessed
49. Br. Architect Wren
54. Prosecutor for a district
55. Tribal chieftains
56. Fulfill a command
58. Location of White House
59. Happy facial gestures
60. Cheap showy jewelry or
ornament
62. Over again
63. Inhabitants of ancient
Media
CLUES DOWN
1. Coarse woolen braid

2. Gangster Capone
3. Ingest
4. Drug enforcement officer
(slang)
5. Expression of annoyance
6. Romanian capital until
1861
7. A person who enjoys good
food and drink
8. A way to reason
9. Sewing junction
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10. Sound of bovines

11. Metric weight unit
12. Stalk of a moss capsule
15. Explosive
16. Reddish brown
19. Short sleeps
21. Decay
25. Crepe fern genus
26. Actor Connery
28. Wipe out recorded
information
30. Imparts motion to
32. Compared to
35. Alight from train
36. N.H. 03832
37. 2 piece clothing fastener
39. Express pleasure
40. A plan, outline or model
43. Give a spanking to
44. NY Times publisher
Adolph Simon
46. 17th Greek letter
48. Small, stout cyprinid fish
50. Lazy
51. Merganser
52. Fall back from
53. Enlarge hole
57. Hong Kong dialect
61. Initials of 10 actress
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From my Backyard to our Bay

A St. Marys County Residents Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard
to Our Bay was first
developed by the Baltimore
County Soil Conservation
District. From there, the
booklet was given to each
of the Soil Conservations
Districts in the Chesapeake
Bay watershed area for
customization. If the 77
million residents who live in
the watershed area of the
Chesapeake Bay read this
booklet, and took to heart
its suggestions and best
practices, the Chesapeake
Bay would see a dramatic
increase in health. Obtain
a FREE copy of the
booklet by going to the St.
Marys River Watershed
Association, smrwa.org and
downloading it. The booklet
is available from your local
library; Chicken Scratch in
Park Hall; The Greenery
in Hollywood; Good Earth
Natural Food and the St.
Marys Soil Conservation
District in Leonardtown.
Join your local watershed
association and make a
difference for Our Bay!
smrwa.org
The Chesapeake Bay

is threatened
Whats threatening the Bay?
Nitrogen. Phosphorus. Sediment.

These are the major factors responsible
for the decline of water quality in the
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
that falls on St. Marys County will

make its way to the Bay or one of its
tributaries. Along the way it will pick up
and carry with it the things that we put
on the ground.
Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients.

They serve as essential food for living
things, but too much can be lethal to
the Bay. Too many nutrients spawn the
growth of algae that can be toxic to
marine life, pets, and humans. When
those algae die, they remove life-giving
oxygen from the water and create
dead zones where fish, oysters,
clams, and crabs cant live because
they cant breathe.
Sediment is soil that washes into the
Bay when it rains. It clouds the water
and prevents underwater grasses
from growing. These grasses produce
oxygen and provide a place for young
fish and crabs to develop and thrive.
So whos responsible?
Every one of us. Every drop of water
From http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3046/
What can I do?
From My Backyard to Our Bay offers

tips for living in harmony with the Bay.
It explains how you can contribute to
the health of your local watershed,
This is the first in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From
My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the little booklet that could do so much to help
the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next weeks County Times!
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Restoring the Chesapeake Bay smarter lawn management
techniques and gardening
The Chesapeake Bay is a national
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Master Gardener Bay-Wise
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A watershed is all the land area
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and sustainability of your
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human

Services, TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council, and the Commissioners of St. Marys County is
sponsoring the Fifteenth Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony, Tuesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m., at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road,
California, MD 20619. This event takes 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. The public is invited to
attend the ceremony and complimentary luncheon. This is a
chance for you to support your local law enforcement. For more
information call Jennifer Stone at 301-475-4200, ext. 1073.
Breakfast Caf
Nothing says good morning quite like a hardy breakfast! On

Wednesday, May 15, at 9 a.m., the breakfast caf will be serving pancakes, bacon, and eggs at the Northern Senior Activity
Center. Breakfast is homemade by Ginger, and served with
complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person at signup
and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301475-4002, option 1/ext. 3101.
Diabetes and Healthy Eating
MedStar St. Marys Hospital Health Connections will present Diabetes and Healthy Eating at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 12 at 11 a.m. The discussion will
cover the relationship between glucose and food, meal planning, and other strategies including planning for healthy eating
and engaging support using your health care team. To sign up,
please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101.
Skin Cancer Screening
The staff from MD Dermatology of MD will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center to offer a free skin cancer screening
on Friday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have noticed a
change in your skin that concerns you, call us at 301-737-5670,
ext. 1658 for an appointment.
AARP Smart Driver Course
A lot has changed since AARP Driver Safety first began

as 55 Alive. The roads have changed, cars and the technology inside them have changed, even the people behind the
wheel have changed. As drivers, if we dont keep up with those
changes we put others and ourselves at risk. As a result of evidence-based research findings, the course has been adjusted to
include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from
additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues
such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. The course will
be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, May
19 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members,
$20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show
their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up
is required. Lunch is available at the Center; cost for lunch is a
donation for ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age
of 60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to register for the class and
for the lunch menu and to make lunch reservations.
AARP Safe Driving Course
By taking a driver safety course youll learn the current rules

of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate
your vehicle more safely in todays increasingly challenging
driving environment. Youll also learn how you can manage
and accommodate common age-related changes in vision,
hearing and reaction time. AARP will be offering just such a
class at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, May
20 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $20 for non-AARP members
and $15 for AARP members payable to the instructor on the
day of class. There will be an hour break for lunch. If you wish
to order a lunch from the center the cost is $6 if you are under
60 and by donation for those 60+ years of age. Lunch may be
ordered when you sign up for the class. Call 301-737-5670, ext.
1658, pre-registration is required.
Perennial Gardening Session
Last autumn Patricia Armstrong presented a workshop on

how to plant a perennial garden which included planting bulbs
and mums. Now it is spring. What has happened in the garden since then and what can we look forward to in the days to
come? A power point presentation will be followed by time in
the garden. This free presentation will take place on Thursday,
May 14 at the Loffler Senior Activity Center 10 a.m. Get more
information or sign up by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 by
May 12.
Potting Shed Activity at Loffler
Head over to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday,

May 15, at 10 a.m. with your favorite flower pot or hanging
basket and some six-packs of annuals or perennials. Mix and

match with others to create your own live bouquet. Well supply the dirt. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk before May 12 to sign up.
Learn How to Learn Online
Is online learning right for you? Find out for free! Shaunda
Holt, Coordinator for the Personal Enrichment Department
with CSM, at the Northern Senior Activity Center on Tuesday,
May 19 at 10:30 a.m. She will give an interactive presentation
on how to navigate the CSM website, sign up for a class, and
even take a free lesson from a real, online class to see if this
learning method is comfortable for you. Space is limited, so
prior sign up is required. To sign up, please call 301-475-4002,
opt. 1/ext. 3101.
Creative Art through Patience and Trust
Participants will be teamed up with a partner to create beautiful art through patience and trust. If you have ever painted,
you probably relied mostly on your own sense of vision, skill
and talent to guide you through your artwork. During this
workshop held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Thursdays, May 21 at 10 a.m., participants will be blindfolded and
rely on their partners verbal instruction to create one-of-a-kind
artwork. Partners will switch roles so each person with have
the opportunity to paint and instruct. The goal is to have fun,
let go of stress and tension, and practice patience and trust. Sign
up in advance by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Myrtle Beach Trip
On October 6 to 9, 2015 the Department of Aging & Human services will sponsor a trip--Myrtle Beach, SC. The cost is
$835 per person (based on double occupancy; $920 for single).
Travel by luxury motor coach bus to the Dayton House Resort, conveniently located on 24th Ave, to spend three nights
in an oceanfront room with your own balcony. Highlights of
this trip include three full breakfasts; three full course dinners
(including the famous seafood buffet at The Giant Crab); two
full-length shows (Legends in Concert and Hot Jersey Nights);
a day trip to Charleston, S.C. for a tour of the historic district
as well as leisure time for shopping or just hanging out at the
beach or pool. This trip requires fifteen travelers but is limited
to twenty. Optional emergency trip cancellation insurance is
available. For more information call Shellie at 301-737-5670,
ext. 1655 or e-mail Sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 13101
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Alexander Milburn,
Blockade Runner?
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
lexander Milburn, son of John Horn

Milburn and Elizabeth Redman was
born in 1818. In 1840 he married Adeline
Wilhelm who died in 1857. By 1862 the
Milburns moved to Baltimore.
On April 10, 1865, Alexander arrived at
Point Lookout. Lt. T. W. McClure wrote
to Brig. General Barnes saying I have the
honor to inform you there is a refugee on
the steamer today by the name of Milburn
who I am told by citizens of this Point that
he has been engaged in running contraband
goods to Virginia ever since the war--he reported at Leonardtown about the time that
Richmond was taken. By examining him
closely I think information can be obtained

and the parties found out that are engaged
in that business from this side.
Alexander signed the oath of allegiance.
He was described as having florid complexion; brown hair; gray eyes; and was 5 10.
On April 15 (the day after Lincoln was
shot) Alexander was arrested and sent to the
Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C.
Statement of Alexander Milburn dated
April 27, 1865. I am a native of St. Marys
County, Md., 47 years old. I claim Baltimore as my place of residence--my children
are living there, my wife being dead. I have
not lived in Baltimore for three years. In
1862 I was [a] clerk in the Grocery store
of Mr. John T. Clark. Mr. Clark broke up
his business and I was thrown out of em-
ployment. Having been led to believe that

I could do better in Northumberland Co.,
Va., I concluded to go there--left Baltimore
in May 1862 in an Eastern Shore vessel,
landed near Smiths Point. I do not know
whether I was running the blockade or not,
but know this much--that I did not have a
pass or permission from the Military Authorities. I did not carry any kind of goods
with me. The vessel I believe was not loaded. I remained in Northumberland about
three years--part of the time I was engaged
in buying eggs, chickens and other produce
for the Richmond market--when not employed this way I attended to business for
other parties--looking after their farms and
sometimes financial business. I have never
been engaged in the blockade running
business, although I have frequently seen

parties who were thus employed. I came
over the River on the 2nd of April for the
purpose of taking the Oath of Allegiance
and remaining north--reported to Capt.
Buckley at Leonardtown, he sent me to
Point Lookout where I took the Oath. Capt.
Church informed me that I would have to
go to Washington for a final discharge--on
arriving the Provost Marshal committed
me to this Prison. I respectfully ask that I
may be released.
Alexanders case was referred to the
Judge Advocates Office for possible prosecution but additional evidence could not
be found and he was released on May 27,
1865. He died at Great Mills on September
16, 1889.
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Wanderings
of an Aimless
Mind
Donating For Good

By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
ts that time of year again.

Its yard sale time, and I am
doing my last rounds of our
home for yard sale items. This
is looking to be another huge
spring yard sale weekend. And
I believe there will be a really
nice estate sale on Mill Seat
Road here in Country Lakes on
next Friday - Sunday as well.
We are having a large yard
sale at our church parish hall,
Christ Episcopal Church in
Chaptico from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
You can donate gently used
goods for this parish fundraiser!
Or sell your own! If you would
like to sell your own treasures
then bring your own table and
rent space for $25, or $30 for
space and one of our tables.
Contact Keith at 240-434-3995
to reserve. Proceeds from table rental and donations to the
Christ Church rummage sale tables will support ministry programs. Refreshment proceeds
from drinks, breakfast foods,
and baked goods that will be
available for purchase will support our Friday Night Sunday
School youth program.
There is also a huge rummage sale at Cryers Back Road
Inn in Compton from 7 a.m. to
1 p.m. on Saturday The 2015
Hits 4 Heroes Rummage Sale,
held Rain or Shine. Come out
and rummage through some
great items that were donated
in support of our local wounded
hero: Corporal Jessie G. Blanton
USMC. They are accepting donations on Friday, May 8 from
2 to 8 p.m. All items in working
condition accepted!
If you happen to have a box of
items sitting around to donate,
then one of these sales should be
close to you. The Hits 4 Heroes
wooden bat softball tournament
is on June 6, also at Back Road
Inn. This is a fun event for the
whole family. An unbelievable,

and much needed, amount of
money is raised in many different events for our local wounded veterans. After the softball
tournament there is a time for
a talk about the veteran receiving the funds, and then presentation of funds and any gifts.
There is never a dry eye in the
place. Its not often that you get
to meet and talk to the recipient of your donations. And Jim
Cryer, owner of Back Road Inn
is always willing to provide his
welcoming Inn (known also as
The Compton Civic Center) to
a needy cause. Of course there
is always fun, conversation, and
great bands afterwards like every Saturday night.
St. Marys County is a county filled with good people who
take time out to organize these
fundraisers for veterans, cancer and transplant patients, or
people who have suffered a disaster. Another reason to love
St. Marys.
So far, I have three boxes of
items that I will donate. During the time of my whole house
organizational and purging mission in January and February,
I took many things to Vintage
Values and Hooks and Hangars.
I like to support those organizations too, having had a hydrocephalic sister who was institutionalized for 48 years. I hope
someone else with a disability
can be helped. Even one item
sold from you is more than these
worthwhile causes had before,
and you might find something
special you have always wanted
too. Enjoy the hunt!!
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or
ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@
yahoo.com or find me on Facebook: Shelby Oppermann
By Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
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The Cargument
hen the boys were little, I had a surefire captive audience: all I had to do
was take them for a car ride if I wanted to
sing them a song or teach them a lesson
(theyd argue that theres no difference, except that one has been deemed cruel and
unusual punishment by all three boys, and
quite possibly by several agencies of the
Federal government).
This is how I discovered a parenting trick
that worked beautifully, but never more so
than during their adolescent and teenage
years. In those years we spent a lot of time
in the cargoing to games, rehearsals, and
friends houses, the usual places. During
those endless hours in the car, I discovered
that it is the perfect place to have those difficult conversations that need to happen between parents and their children. Just like
when they were little, they couldnt escape,
but they also didnt feel as cornered as they
can when youre sitting face-to-face.
I believe, as a slightly bedraggled survivor
of the parenting wars, that most kids want to
talk to their parents. Maybe this isnt always
the case, but it does seem to hold true for
parents who genuinely try to find the balance between acceptance and guidance,
freedom and limits, friendship and parenting. Most of us get it wrong sometimes, but
if our children see us being authentic and
trying our best, they can be remarkably
tolerant of our stumbles, especially when
theyve seen us being tolerant of theirs. And
when they feel this tolerance, they open up,
because, like us, they want to be heard, and
understood. They want to be known.
Its the perfect setting for a surprise
Talkwith a capital Tabout sensitive
stuff...especially when talking about the
sensitive stuff might involve conflict or
strong feelings or frustration or anger.
When youre sitting in the drivers seat,
your eyes are on the road rather than boring a hole into your teens head with that
Were talking about sex now, whether you
want to or not look. This makes it the ideal
moment for oh-so-casually dropping conversation bombs. Maybe the bomb will be
about things like drugs or alcohol or grades;
maybe it will take the shape of a question
about how long it will be before that grey
mold growing in the cereal bowl in your
childs room will turn out to be the cure for

an incurable illness. Sometimes, your child
will be the one to lob the bomb: Baby Ben
particularly enjoyed throwing out explosives about my driving skills (theres nothing a new driver likes quite so much as earnestly criticizing your abilities behind the
wheel). And sometimes, the bombs detonate
on delivery: theyre about something you
saw your teen doing that didnt reflect well
on him, like teasing someone, or behaving
selfishly, or being close-minded. However
necessary, these kinds of discussions are
hard, but theyre made more manageable
when both parent and child can create a
little distance while theyre navigating the
tough terrain of who, and how, they want to
be in the world.
These talks are what Forgotten Middle
Child Tim christened the cargument.
Youve probably had them: those contentheavy, feeling-intensive discussions that
take place while the world rushes by the
windows just beyond us. I have counted on
the fact that neither carguer could run
away if the talk turned uncomfortable, as it
so often did. I have also relied on the fact
that neither I nor my son was facing the
other. Ive never been certain as to why this
is so important, but it is: theres something
intimate about the car, but distancing about
not facing each other, providing the perfect
balance so that difficult things can be said,
and heard.
By the time they have a drivers license,
your opportunity for a cargument is already slipping away, so take advantage
while youve got the chance. Sure, youll
still get them in the car from time to time,
but you probably wont have them to yourself; the older they are, the more likely it is
that theyll be riding shotgun on holidays or
family trips when everyones along for the
ride.
The easy part is getting them in the car.
From there, if you raise a subject youve
been avoiding, youll be on the right track.
Then, you follow where the road leads, without directions or a map, heading somewhere
youve never been. I cant ever predict the
outcome, but I do know this: its always an
adventure.
I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net
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