2016-02-04 St. Mary's County Times

Thursday, February 4, 2016
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Faith As Their Foundation
Students, Parents Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

IN LOCAL
Properties In Leonardtown,
Lexington Park Sold
IN EDUCATION
College Trustees Push

Tuition Higher
IN EDUCATION
Schools Budget Calls

For $10.6 Million More
Photo by Guy Leonard
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IN LOCAL
Education is part
of the faith.
Maryland Comptroller Visits CSMs La Plata
Campus
pg. 19
- Maj. Gary Shill, USMC,

St. Johns School parent, on
the importance of Catholic
education.
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Faith As Their Foundation
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The First Missionary Baptist Gives Back
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NAWC-AD Wants To
Reassert Its Importance
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Since the construction of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station more than
70 years ago its core mission has always been to research, develop, test
and evaluate new aircraft and related
systems for the U.S. Navy but when Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
came to make its home there, some
defense industry insiders are worried
that the bases image as a hub for engineering and testing excellence has been
overshadowed.
It is not difficult to see why. NAVAIR
deals primarily in acquistion of weapons and other systems and is a massive
$40 billion-a-year entity. The Naval
Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division
(NAWC-AD,) which is a subordinate
command to NAVAIR, in comparison
does $3 billion each year in defense
business and is the heir to what used to
be the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent
River.
The difference though, is that NAWCAD is where the real work is done to ensure the future of naval aviation, insiders say.
The perception were concerned
with is that after the BRAC [base realignment and closure] the Pentagon interfaces more with NAVAIR than with
NAWC-AD, said Bob Wirt, executive
director of the Southern Maryland Navy
Alliance and former F-18 test pilot.
The branding behind the image of naval aviation is getting lost in the quagmire of bureaucracy.
That branding, as a place where naval
aviation is king and the chief attraction
for work is the chance to actually touch
cutting edge aircraft and technology,
is important to make sure the best and
brightest engineers and scientists, often
just out of college, will come to work
here.
That continual flow of new talent is
needed, Wirt said, not just to ensure
NAWC-AD continues to be competitive
and relevant but that the country continues to get the best aircraft and weapons
it can.
That, very definitely, is a real chal-
lenge, Wirt said. Getting them to

come here.
Apparently, leadership at NAWC-AD
is interested in reasserting its imporatance in the scheme of the naval air
station, since Leslie Taylor, the executive director at the command, is set to
give a presentation this month to the
Patuxent Partnership about the importance the activity still holds.
If the brand of NAWC-AD is being
obscured by its larger cousin at NAVAIR, then bureacracy and even higher
policy is keeping it from reaching its
full potential, said County Commissioner Todd Morgan, who for 35 years
has worked in the defense contractor
industry.
He said that many other government
agencies realize the engineering and
scientific testing infrastructure NAWCAD has to offer and want to have their
project work done here, whether it be
drone systems for special operations
or border patrol and drug enforcement
agencies.
The problem, he said, is that policy
at the Pentagon level makes it difficult
for funding to be committed to work at
NAWC-AD for projects other than naval
aviation.
This is a goldmine waiting to be
opened, Morgan told The County
Times. I think they could do more.
Our argument is that its all taxpayer
money at the end of the day.
Wirt said that personnel at NAWCAD were aware of the limitations they
faced.
Pax River works very hard but not
always very smart because of policy,
Wirt said. Theyd prefer not to do it
that way.
NAWC-AD had to reassert itself,
Wirt said, so it could stay at the top
of its game both with technology and
with those who make that technology
possible.
There is not a technology infrastructure like this one anywhere else, Wirt
said. Its second to none. You never
want to get behind the power curve.
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PNC Bank Building, McKays Store Sold

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Leonardtown officials are celebrating the
sale of a long vacant, yet significant piece of
property in the downtown area, the old PNC
Bank building, as a positive step in the continual economic development of the town.
The buyer, Rainbow Construction, is
a part of the Guadagnoli Companies and
specializes in residential and commercial
construction.
Town officials say the developer has
plans to refurbish the PNC Building with
apartments on the top floors and at the
ground floor either retail shops or possibly
a restaurant.
A similar development is underway on
an adjacent corner of the town square were
developer Mike Mummaugh is renovating a
vacated pet store.
We are pleased this great historic building will once again be active, said Mayor
Dan Burris. This is another important step
toward the economic security or the downtown business district.
Around the same time the old McKays
grocery store on Great Mills Road that had
long since closed has been sold as well, this
time to U-Haul International.
Fairland Market, Inc. sold the property
for an undisclosed amount; the property is
billed as the largest commercial property recently for sale in the county at 94,000 square
feet.
The buyer will use the property for truck
and trailer rentals, rental supplies, sales of
propane fuel, storage and U-Box rentals, according to a press release regarding the sale.
Sandra Hunt, vice president of Investment Sales brokered the transaction with
Scheer Partners, based in Rockville.
Mark Guadagnoli, the buyer of the Leonardtown property, said that despite plans
to renovate the building the exterior of the
building will remain much the same.
Maintaining the exterior faade of the
building is an important part of the character of the project, Guadagnoli said. Weve
been working on it for over a year with PNC.
Guadagnoli said his company had been interested in acquiring a renovation project
in Leonardtown for sometime especially
since the town is dedicated to a firm plan of
revitalization.
With Leonardtown in particular, it
seems as though their vision and goals are
being pursued more seriously, Guadagnoli
told The County Times. Its paying dividends for them and we want to be part of
that.
County Government Operational

Schedule for Presidents Day
All St. Marys County Government administrative offices, and three St. Marys
County Library locations, will be closed on
Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. Administrative offices and libraries will reopen for normal business hours on
Tuesday, Feb. 16.
The St. Andrews Landfill and the six
Convenience Centers will be open for normal hours of operation on Monday, Feb. 15.
In addition, the St. Marys Transit (STS)
will operate its normal routes and hours of
operation. However, the Statewide Specialized Transportation Assistance Program
(SSTAP) will not provide services for
the Senior Nutrition Centers and SSTAP
appointments.
All three Senior Activity Centers will
also be closed and there will be no Meals on
Wheels deliveries.
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The First Missionary

Baptist Gives Back
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
The First Missionary Baptist hosted an

outreach day last Saturday Jan. 30 from
noon to 3 p.m. Approximately 30 volunteers of all ages came out to distribute
lunch bags, coffee, hates, gloves, scarves,
and socks to the community.
All clothing items were new and donated
by members of the church and volunteers
prepared all food.
The distribution was located at the Exxon gas station at the corner of Great Mills
and FDR Boulevard.
All items that were not given out were

delivered to local shelters.
The event was led by the Missionary
Ministry, which holds many events around
the community. Along with the outreach
day, they go into communities to hand out
publications of scripture and make monthly trips to nursing homes.
The First Missionary Baptist Church has
done this outreach day for over five years
now, and they would like to give a special
thanks to the Exxon for allowing them to
hold this event.
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His vision for the people of God...Rev.
Roderick W. McClanahan, Pastor.
FMBC members, Silas Alexander and Kevin Peel pray

in unity for the needs of people along Great Mills Road.
Special thanks to Kevin Huang, annually opening his
Exxon gas station to Outreach Day!
Passersby Rebecca Herbert and Rufus Gough, W.A.R.M. Clients, enjoy seeing the
friendly faces of First Missionary Baptist Church members.
FMBC Missionary Ministry Leader, Shirley Allen hands

out gloves.
Skye Mackall, Age 3, receives gloves from Min. Randy Legette.

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Annies Project for Southern Maryland is offering a series of four winter
workshops to begin in late February.
These workshops will incorporate the
values of Annies Project and focus them
into four, stand alone, one night sessions. These Annies Project Suppers
aim to provide educational opportunities
with a more flexible schedule. Register
for one or all.
Annies Project focuses on the many
aspects of farm management and is designed to empower women in overall
farm decision making and to build local
networks throughout the state. The target audience is women with a passion for
business, agriculture and involvement in
the farm operation.
This years workshop topics include:
Opportunities to Increase Your Bottom
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The cost to register is $15 per person per
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email cjwalter@umes.edu.
Additional classes are being offered in
different formats and locations around
Maryland and Delaware. http://www.extension.umd.edu/annies-project
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4005 Old Town Rd. Huntingtown, Maryland

(Across From Bowens Grocery)
The Tobacco Free Living Action Team

of the Healthy St. Marys Partnership is
conducting a Town Hall Series on underage tobacco and e-cigarette use. The
Healthy St. Marys Partnership is a community-driven coalition of partners working to address health issues in St. Marys
County.
While selling tobacco to youth under
the age of 18 is illegal, nine out of ten
smokers start smoking by the age of 18.
According to data collected through the
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygienes Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 19 percent of St. Marys
County high school students use tobacco;
higher than state and national averages.
Tobacco use is the leading preventable
cause of death and disease in the United
States.
The community is invited to participate
in a two-part community conversation to
discuss the harms and effects of underage
tobacco use, information on state and local regulations, myths and facts surround-
ing e-cigarettes, and strategies to reduce

tobacco use among youth.
Guest speaker, William Tilburg, Deputy
Director of the Legal Resource Center for
Public Health Policy based at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law,
will provide a presentation for Part 1 of
the Town Hall Series on Feb. 23.
The Town Hall Series is scheduled for
the following dates to discuss:
Part 1: Feb. 23, 2016 Underage Tobacco Use
Part 2: April 21, 2016 E-Cigarette
Use
Both Town Hall conversations will be
held at the Lexington Park Library from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For more information about the Town
Hall Series, please call 301-475-4391 or
visit the Healthy St. Marys Partnership
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Election Judges Sought for Upcoming

Presidential Elections
Local News
Primary Election Set For April 26; General Election November 8

The St. Marys County Board of Elections is gearing
up for the 2016 elections and is in need of individuals
to serve as Election Judges for the April 26 Primary
Election and Nov. 8 General Election
Who can be an Election Judge?
You are eligible if you:
Are registered to vote in Maryland
Are not a candidate for any public or political party
office
Are detailed oriented and can speak, read and write
the English language
Are a motivated person who can endure long hours
(6am-10pm) You may not leave at any time
Can provide your own transportation to and from
your assigned polling place
Enjoy meeting people and serving the public
What does an Election Judge do?
In accordance with Federal and State law, you must
perform all of the duties assigned to you by the Local
Board of Elections and perform your duties faithfully,
diligently and without partiality or prejudice. Duties
include:
Prepare the polling place for voting

Check in voters
Instruct voters on how to use the voting equipment
Maintain the security of voting materials
Close the polling place
Is an Election Judge paid?
Yes. Judges are paid $150 per election as well as
$30 for attending the required training
class. However if you do not work the
Election, you do not get paid for attending the training class. You will be
paid by the county within 4 to 6 weeks.
Maryland State and St. Marys County
Employees will receive administration
leave for working Election Day.
If you are interested please go to the
Board of Elections our web site www.
stmarysmd.com click on Residents,
then click Elections, then click on the
Election Judge star and fill out the perspective Judge form and mail it to our
office at PO Box 197, Leonardtown Md.
The Patuxent Partnership and

Hyperion Technologies
Partner To Bring Pax River
Tech Demo Day to
Southern Maryland
The terms angel, freemium, MVP, and

value proposition are all buzzwords and lingo
found within the world of startups, entrepreneurial ventures focused on innovation.
The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) has partnered with Hyperion Technologies to host the
Pax River Tech Demo Day on Feb. 24 from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher
Education Center, in California, Md.
Registered exhibitors include start-ups, as
well as established companies, from a wide
range of industries, such as biomedical and
defense, showcasing independent research and
development (IRAD) technologies from around
Maryland.
Program attendees will hear from speakers
and panelists at the forefront of innovation, including the Office of Naval Research, the University of Maryland and Naval Air Systems
Command. Confirmed speakers include Dr.
Larry Schuette, Director, Office of Naval Research; Dr. Yogesh Joshi, Associate Professor,
Robert, H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland (UMD); and Dr. Patrick OShea,
Vice-President and Chief Research Officer,
UMD.
The day also includes two panel discussions:
Developing a product-focused R&D strategy
in the morning and Innovating in the government market in the afternoon. Confirmed
panelists include Emily Harman, SES, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, United
States Navy; Rear Adm. (sel) Shane Gahagan,
Military Director, Integrated Warfighting Capabilities Enterprise Team; Robert Smith, Di-
rector, AIRWorks, NAWCAD; Rick Tarr, Tech

Transfer Office, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division; and Rear Adm. (ret.) Steve Eastburg, Smartronix.
Maryland provides various resources to entrepreneurs. StartupMaryland, TEDCO and
numerous incubator spaces throughout the state
assist companies just getting started. According to a 2014 article by the Washington Post,
the Maryland Venture Fund, a state-funded
seed and early-stage equity fund, has invested
in 46 companies to date, including a $1 million
investment that moved a promising company
from the District of Columbia to Bethesda,
Maryland.
Register now for the Pax River Tech Demo
Day at www.paxpartnership.org. The cost is
$25 for TPP members and $50 for non-members; breakfast, lunch and a post-event reception are included in the cost of registration.
Companies interested in exhibit space should
contact Hyperion Technologies CEO, Ben Solomon for more information on the application
and registration process.
TPP fosters collaboration and the sharing of
knowledge and expertise across a diverse network that includes government, industry and
academia. TPP also supports STEM education
and workforce development within the local
community including hosting programs of interest to NAVAIR, NAWCAD and the broader
DoD community.
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20650 or call us at 301-475-7844, ext. 1614 or email Susan.Julian@stmarysmd.com. You may also fax your
completed Prospective Judge form to 301 475-4077.
Press Release from St. Marys County Government
A Thoughtful Approach to
20th
Anniversary
Womens Wellness
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Loffler Senior Center
21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, Maryland

This FREE wellness program includes:
Health screenings
Continental breakfast and lunch
Featured programs on womens health issues
and nutrition
Health displays and useful educational materials
Prescription Medicine Collection: The St. Marys County
Sheriffs Office will be accepting prescription and overthe-counter medications. Syringes, inhalers or drugs
in aerosol canisters or chemotherapy drugs, either in IV
or oral form, will not be accepted.
Pre-registration is required. To register, call

301-475-6019 or visit MedStarStMarys.org
and select Classes and Events.
Guest Speakers and Topics:
Angela Callandar, CRNP, with Shah Dermatology
presents: Do You Know Your A,B,C,D,Es? and Basic Skin Care
Elizabeth Holdsworth, LCSW-C with Hospice of St. Marys
presents: Living Wills and Advance Directives
Tushar Samdani MD, MBBS, MS, DNB, MRCS, with
MedStar Shah Medical Group presents: Colon Health
Angela Cochran, MS, RCEP presents:
Chair Yoga and Breathing Exercises
Angela L. Borger, DNP, CRNP, with MedStar Womens
Specialty Center presents: What You Should Know About
Breast Cancer
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and MedStar St. Marys Hospital
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Letters to the Editor
Thanks From The Thompson Family
John Mosby
Concerning the story about
the Civil War rebel John
Mosby (1833 to 1916) and the
so-called Mosby Rangers
then that story claims that
they were partisan who operated under special rules
for which that story says
they shared in the spoils of
war and those claims have
a distorted element of truth
which is willfully misleading because Mosby and his
so-called rangers were
just a gang of criminals and
bushwhackers.
What that story calls the
spoils of war included
that those gangsters robbed
American citizens and simply called called the citizens as Yankees to justify
their crimes against innocent
people. Mosby and his socalled rangers would attack
American soldiers from behind and in the dead of night
and from behind bushes and
then called their murders
of Americans as warfare
when in fact those traitors
were fighting against their
own Country and against
their own flag, and this gang

became known not for fighting face to face or man to
man, and this is why they are
rightly called bushwhackers
because they would hide in
bushes to shoot American
soldiers from behind.
That County Times story
goes on to say that after the
Civil War Mosby became
friends and an ally to President Grant, and that demonstrated to both the North
and to the South that Mosby
and his gang of criminals
were loyal to nothing and to
no one, and it was a mistake
that the USA did not prosecute and hang each one of
that gang for their crimes. If
justice had been handed out
then maybe that story would
not now be painting those
rebels as some kind of hero,
which they were not.
I would like to express my sincere thanks and

appreciation to everyone who has supported
me following the death of my husband, Charles
Thompson. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to me in my
time of sorrow. He had so many friends and I
know you all loved him. I didnt know everyone
who came to pay their respects, but the outpouring response was very overwhelming. I have appreciated what everyone has done for my family
and I. It means a great deal to be surrounded by

people who truly care. I will always be grateful for your thoughtfulness, expressions of love
and sympathy. Its hard to thank each and every
one of you personally, but again, all I can say is
Thank You. Please, always keep with you your
fondest memories of Charles.
Gail Thompson and Family
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NOTICE TO AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS
The Maryland Department of Transportations State Highway Administration
(SHA) is searching for relatives of individuals buried in certain sections of the
cemetery at First Saints Community Church (also known as St. Pauls United
Methodist Church), located at 25550 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown,
Maryland, and depicted on a plat recorded in the Land Records of St. Marys
County, at book DBK Liber 233, Folio 244. In the 1800s this cemetery was
known as the Meeting House Hill Cemetery.
The SHA project at this location requires the reinterment of approximately five
(5) marked graves, containing the remains of individuals with the names
Brubacher, Enss, Charlotte Jones and Elias C. Milburn, together with about
twenty (20) unmarked graves, all currently located within a new right of way
area depicted on the SHAs plat no. 60240.
Grave relocation is anticipated to begin in the fall of this year. If you have any
family members or know of anyone who may have family members buried
within approximately 50 feet of the sidewalk at this cemetery, please contact:
Ms. Elizabeth de Mozenette
Maryland State Highway Administration
SHA District 5 Office Office of Real Estate
410 - 841 -1061 (direct line) / 800-331-5603 (toll-free)
EdeMozenette@sha.state.md.us
This Notice is a revised version of a Notice dated January 15, 2016, also
published by the SHA. This Notice includes recently received information
concerning the identity of remains within graves impacted by the SHA project.
The publication of this Notice is pursuant to Section 10-402 of the Criminal
Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and the SHA will request
authorization for reinterment from the Office of the States Attorney for St.
Marys County.
February 4, 2016
A-0775
Gregory C. Johnson, P.E.

State Highway Administrator
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Prince Georges County Cocaine Dealer

Sentenced To Over 16 Years In Prison
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Previously Convicted Felon Also Illegally Possessed Two Handguns

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Charles Brian Curtin,
age 46, of Mechanicsville, Maryland
today to 200 months in prison, followed
by five years of supervised release, for
conspiracy to distribute and possess
with intent to distribute cocaine, and
for being a felon in possession of a firearm.The sentence was announced by
United States Attorney for the District
of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder
of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Washington Field Division; Interim Chief Henry P. Stawinski of the
Prince Georges County Police Department; and St. Marys County Sheriff Tim Cameron.According to his
plea agreement, from at least February
through September 4, 2014, Curtin conspired with others to distribute cocaine
in and around Prince Georges County,
Maryland. Curtin obtained cocaine
from suppliers in Tennessee and Maryland. During the investigation, Curtin was overheard by law enforcement
discussing the distribution of cocaine
using coded language. Curtin stored
cocaine, drug proceeds and firearms in
multiple residences in Maryland. On
August 22, 2014, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a stash house
in District Heights, Maryland used by

Curtin and seized cocaine packaging
material, a digital scale used to measure
cocaine for distribution, and$178,020 in
cash. Later that day, a second search
warrant was executed at Curtins home
in Mechanicsville. Law enforcement
seized drug paraphernalia, a scale, a
.45 caliber handgun and a PLR-16 handgun. Curtin had previously been convicted of a felony and was prohibited
from possessing firearms or ammunition.Curtin admitted that during the
course of the conspiracy he was responsible for distributing between five and
15 kilograms of cocaine.United States
Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the
DEA, Prince Georges County Police
Department, and St. Marys County
Sheriffs Office for their work in the
investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Leah J. Bressack and Joseph R. Baldwin, who prosecuted this Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force case.
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Burglary
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to
force entry into a residence on the
28000 block of Autumnwood Drive in
Mechanicsville. It appears no entry was
made, and no items are missing from
the residence.
Burglary
Between 12/01/2015 and 1/15/2016,
unknown suspect(s) entered a garage
and stole property on the 45000 block
of Locust Grove Drive in Valley Lee.
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Breaking and Entering to a Motor
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Sometime between 1/18/2016 and
1/31/2016,unknown suspect(s) stole
property from a vehicle on the 38000
block of Sonny Lane in Mechanicsville.
CASE# 5418-16
Reckless Endangerment
During an inspection of a school bus,
a gunshot was discovered on the rear
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Frances Magdalene Butler, 84

Frances Magdalene Butler, 84, of Hollywood, Md.,
formerly from Mechanicsville, Md. passed away on
Jan. 21 in Fort Washington,
Md. Born on Jan. 17, 1932
in Mechanicsville, Md.,
she was the daughter of the
late Mary Agnes Willis and James Edward
Holton, Sr. of Mechanicsville, Md. Frances was the loving wife of the late James
Christopher Butler, whom she married in
1949 in Mechanicsville, Md., and who preceded her in death on March, 1975. Frances
is survived by her children: Gabriel Butler,
Garfield Butler, Joseph K. Butler, Larry G.
Butler, Faith Butler, Hope Butler, Prentice
Butler, Paris Butler, Dexter Butler, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and two
great great grandchildren. Siblings: Frederick Holton, Agatha Adams, Ada Yorkshire,
and Christine Bowles. She was preceded
in death by her son Richard Butler, siblings;
Andrew Holton, Sr., Vincent Holton, Agnes
Armstrong, James E. Holton, Jr., and Cecilia
Holton. She moved to St. Marys county in
1932, and attended Bel Alton High in Wicomico, Md. in Charles County, Md. Frances
worked in food service for the St. Marys
County Board of Education School System,
for 33 years, retiring in July, 2001. Frances
belonged to Our Lady of the Snow Shrine,
Immaculate Conception Church Ladies Auxiliary, and was a long time contributor to St.
Jude and American Diabetes Association.
She enjoyed baking cakes, arts and crafts,
reading (inspirational) and enjoyed saving
articles about family awards/ accomplishments and sharing with others taking care of
other when in need.
The family received friends on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 to 11 a.m. in St. Johns
Catholic Church Hollywood, Md. A Mass
of Christian Burial followed at 11 a.m. with

Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment
followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers
were be: James Kelly Butler, Kevin Adams,
Ricky Holton, Cornell Brooks, Trent Holton,
and Chris Holton. Honorary Pallbearers: Tobias Butler, Paris Butler, and Tyrone Butler.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
Catholic Cemetery Helen, Md.

Pallbearers will be: Lee Guy, Michael
Kosky, Justin Guy, Jordan Guy, Scotty Nelson, and David Guy. Honorary Pallbearer will
be Thomas Agostinelli.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of
St. Marys P.O Box 625 Leonardtown, Md.
20650.
Frances Deloris Cecil, 79
Clare Calvert Whitbeck,

75, of Leonardtown, MD,
passed away Saturday,
January 23, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her
loving family.
She was born on August
20, 1940 in Arlington, VA
to the late George Walton Calvert and Lottie
Mae Copenhaver Calvert.
After graduating from George Washington University in Washington, DC with
a bachelors degree in speech correction,
Clare and her friend Isabel spent the summer
driving to Clares first teaching job in Arizona. (This spirit of adventure characterized
Clares entire life.) After a year in Arizona,
where she taught special needs children and
in her free time acquired her private pilots
license, she moved back east to teach in the
DC public schools as a classroom speech improvement teacher. She later worked for the
US Postal Service and the FAA, but she spent
most of her working life as a bookkeeper for
a variety of small businesses, keeping them
on track financially as much as she could and
holding them accountable when necessary.
On October 14, 1966, Clare married her
beloved husband, Walter Laurence Whitbeck
in Arlington, VA. Together, they celebrated
over 49 wonderful years of marriage, even if
they both had trouble remembering the exact
date.
Clare enjoyed singing and wanted to de-
Frances Deloris Cecil,

79, of Hughesville, Md.
passed away surrounded
by her loving family on
Jan. 29 in Hughesville, Md.
Born on March 30, 1936,
she was the daughter of the
late Grace Elizabeth Higgs
Greenwell and John Joseph Greenwell. Frances was the loving wife of the late Francis
Geroe Cecil, Jr., whom she married on April 6,
1991 in Leonardtown, Md., and who preceded
her in death on May 25, 2014, they had been
together for over 35 years, which included 23
years of marriage. Deloris is survived by her
children: Deborah Mattingly and Richard
Tracey Guy of Hughesville, Md., Frances Ryder and John Jay Guy both of Mechanicsville, Md., Stephen Guy of Hollywood, Md.,
Lisa Chrismond of Fort Myers, Fla., 11 grandchildren: and three great grandchildren. Deloris graduated from Great Mills High School,
and worked for St. Marys Sunshine Center as
a teacher for 30 plus years.
The family will receive friends on Friday,
Feb. 5 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 will be celebrated in St. Josephs
Catholic Church Morganza, Md. on Saturday,
Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. with Father John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace
Clare Calvert Whitbeck, 75
velop her skills, so in the 1980s she started

taking singing lessons. She enjoyed it enough
to quit smoking and keep going until she received her Master of Arts in Vocal Performance from American University in 1997.
She was an alto in the Christ Church choir,
and sang in multiple church choirs and community choruses and in the Crittenden Opera
Workshop. She also gave private voice and
stage performance lessons.
After moving to St. Marys County in
1997 Clare became active in monitoring governmental issues associated with quality of
life including the environment, schools, land
use and growth management. She several
times ran for public office, once winning the
primary for the Board of Education.
She also dedicated her time as a strong
advocate for people in long term care, serving as the Treasurer and Legislative Chair of
Voices for Quality Care, an all volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of those needing such care. When
calls came in to the Voices helpline, Clare
would spend hours listening to people who
felt helpless and then give them the tools to
navigate through the system and, when she
could, go to them personally. Her experiences with helping them fueled her passion to
bring the problems (and ideas for solutions)
to those who had the power to make the necessary changes.
She was a Meals on Wheels driver, Chair
of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, a
member of the Citizens Review Board for
Children, and various other volunteer group
and ad hoc committees. She also was a member of the Patuxent River Sail and Power
Squadron, the Potomac River Association,
the Coalition for Quality Care, The Democratic Club of St. Marys County, NAACP,
the League of Women Voters, and others,
sometimes serving as treasurer.
Clare was determined to fill her role as
grandmother to the utmost, entertaining the
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grandchildren at her home, at theirs, and on

the road in between. Warm breezes brought
opportunities to spend time on OFFWEGO, a catamaran that was well suited for
the chickens of the sea (as she and Larry
described their sailing approach). When at
home, she enjoyed watching the birds at the
feeders on her deck (and chasing away the
squirrels). She enjoyed cooking both from
recipes and improvisation, as evidenced by
the many great meals she created using only
a microwave and electric fry pan while her
kitchen was being remodeled.
In addition to her husband, Clare is also
survived by her children, Sarah Crandall
of Dunkirk, MD and Karen McKinney of
Ijamsville, MD; her siblings, Richard W.
Calvert of Kent, WA and Marjorie Sullivan
of Justin, TX; her grandchildren, Graceanne
Crandall, Ryan McKinney, and Katie McKinney; and nephew Phillip Loftis of Argyle,
TX. She is preceded in death by her parents
and her son-in-law Ray Crandall.
A Memorial Service and celebration of
Clares life will be held on Saturday, February 6 at 11:00 am at Christ Episcopal Church
in Chaptico, MD (www.cckqp.net). In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Christ
Episcopal Church, Voices for Quality Care
(PO Box 592, Chestertown, MD 21620), or
to Hospice of St. Marys (www.hospiceofstmarys.org).
Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
George Clifford Priddy, 92

George Clifford Priddy,
92, of Leonardtown, MD
died January 23, 2016 at St.
Marys Nursing Center.
Born March 27, 1923 in
Washington, D.C., the son
of the late George Johnson
Priddy and Viola V. Mangum Priddy.
After graduating in 1940 from Eastern
High School in Washington, D.C., George
proudly enlisted in the United States Army
on October 13, 1942 and served his country
until his honorable discharge on November 5,
1945. During this service, George was attached to the Army Air Corps Heavy Bomber Unit 44, European Theatre Germany as the
left gunner. On July 21, 1944 the aircraft he
was flying in was shot down, he was injured
and held Prisoner of War in Germany at Stalag Luft 4 Gross Tychow (formerly Heyd)
until May 2, 1945. During his service he
rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant earning two
Purple Hearts, the America Theater Medal
and the European African Middle Eastern
Medal with three bronze battle stars. After
his service, George was employed by the
District of Columbia later becoming a Civil
Inspector for the Department of the Environment until his retirement in 1975.
On June 9, 1946, he married his beloved
wife, Maxine Julia Helberg of St. Louis Missouri. Together they celebrated over 50 wonderful years of marriage before her passing
on January 30, 1997.
Georges wife Maxine at the age of 73,
died at her home in St. Marys Co. Maxine
was born June 29, 1923 the daughter of the
late Charles Henry Helberg and Eileen Frentrop. On November 29, 1943 Maxine proudly
enlisted in the United States Navy rising to
the rank of Yeoman First Class until her honorable discharge on July 8, 1946. She was attached to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and detailed to the duty of the highly
classified Secret Mail Room of that office.
During service she earned American Theatre
Ribbon and Victory Medal.
George is survived by his children: Lynda
Priddy of Seattle, WA, Michael Priddy of
San Francisco, CA, Dennis Priddy of Upper
Marlboro, MD, Nancy Grambo of Navarre,
FL, Charles T. Priddy of Waldorf, MD, Sandra Richardson (Bruce) of Newburg, MD,
and Kimberly Holt (Darin) of Mechanicsville, MD; grandchildren: Jennifer Redmond,
Shelby Warner, Clifford Grambo, Megan
Russell, and Ashleigh Holt; great grandchildren: Ayden Porter, Ella Grambo-Warner,
Maileigh Redmond, Gracelyn Warner, and
Kayleigh Russell; and many extended family
and friends. In addition to his parents and
wife, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn V. Dodson.
Born soon after the end of WW1, George
and Maxine grew up during the harsh reality
of the Great Depression. Both served their
country honorably during WWII. They
married and raised 7 children during the
changing times of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
They faced their adversity and challenges
with courageousness. They passed onto their
children to be earnest, good citizens, have a
good work ethic, to have compassion, form
our own opinions, to follow through and gain
strength by overcoming obstacles. For this
we give thanks.
Family will receive friends for Georges
Life Celebration on Wednesday, February
3, 2016 from 3:00-5:00 p.m., with a Funeral
Service recited by Deacon Ammon Ripple
at 5:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home,
P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD. Interment will be held on Thursday,
February 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Maryland
Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway,
Cheltenham, MD 20623.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American
Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH
45250-0301 and Tri-County Animal Shelter,
6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville, MD
20637.
Condolences may be made towww.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown , MD.
American Legion, and Elks.

The family received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown,
Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. in
Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father
Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment
will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens
Leonardtown, Md.
Pallbearers were: Jason Willoughby,
Leonard E. Farrell, Charles Hankins, III,
Henry I. Friess, Jr., Patrick D. Willoughby,
and Patrick K. Willoughby.
John Dee (David) Choat, Sr., 83

John Dee (David) Choat, Sr. was born
Jan. 25, 1933 in Eddyville, K.Y. He was
one of 11 children born to
James Fred and Rosa Viola Elliott Choat. Raised
as a Kentucky/Tennessee
farm boy, he was strong
and ready to serve his
country in 1951 when he
joined the US Navy for the
Korean War. John rose to
the rank of Chief Boatswains Mate. He
sailed all over the worked service in many
seas and ports. Along the way he earned
his GED and took classes at a community
college. He was chosen as a Boat Captain
during the Vietnam War, one of the few
times enlisted men were given command

of a vessel. He is a member of the PBRFVA (Patrol Boat River Forces Veterans
Association). John retired in 1976 and began his third career as a canvas man and
upholsterer owning an operating JDC Upholstery and Canvas in Lexington Park,
Md. 25 years later he again retired and
moved to Weatherford, Texas. John and
his wife, Beverly, and their three children
enjoyed many years of camping with John
and Beve finally getting their dream motor home and traveling over most America, enjoying every one they met and all
the scenic views this beautiful country
provided. His greatest joy are his children David and wife Diane Donaldson,
Dianne and husband Doug Law, Dan and
his widow Cathy Straub and her husband
Michael Knight, and grandsons Daniel,
Shane, Koob Choat, Benjamin Law and
granddaughter Gillian Law.
His last living brother is Boyd Richard
Choat of Clarksville, Tenn. There are
many nieces and nephews in Clarksville.
The family received friends on Sunday,
Jan. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown,
Md. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home
Chapel with Pastor Lori Hayes officiating.
Interment followed in Charles Memorial
Gardens Leonardtown, Md.
Theresa A Hall Lacey, 85

Theresa A Hall Lacey
(Ann and T), 85 of Brandywine, Md. formerly from
Avenue, Md. passed away
on Jan. 31 in Lusby, Md.
Born on May 2, 1930, she
was the daughter of the
late Myrtle Knott Hall and
Leonard Hall. Theresa is survived by her
daughter Deborah E. Willoughby of Lusby,
Md., two grandchildren; Jason Willoughby
(Amanda) and Heather Hankins (Charles
Hankins, III ) and five great grandchildren;
Brianna Willoughby, Johnathon Willoughby, Cameron Willoughby, Sophia Hankins,
and Jameson Hankins. She moved from
Prince Georges County, Md. to St. Marys
County, Md. and graduated from Holy Angels Catholic School. Theresa worked as a
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Catholic Schools Celebrate Faith, Scholarship

By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Major Gary Shill, a Marine Corps Harrier
jump jet pilot, walked into St. Johns School
Wednesday with a bag full of flight gear he
has to put on everytime he prepares for a
flight.
The 3rd and 4th grade students pelted him
with questions one after the other and were
enthralled when they watched a video presentation showing him flying the AV-8B jet
for its first flight using bio-fuels.
It was all part of celebrating Catholic
Schools Week at the Hollywood school,
where students had a chance to learn from
and appreciate the nations veterans.
But for Shill it was his chance to give even
more back to St. Johns, hes not just a Marine aviator, hes a parent of three boys who
take classes there.
We really love St. Johns and we really
love this parish, Shill told assembled students as he was finishing his talk.
In a later interview with The County
Times he said Catholic education was a central part of his family.
I send my kids to Catholic schools because of the foundation they provide, Shill
said. The public schools are good here but
theyre not great everywhere.
He believed in Catholic education so
much, sending his children anywhere else
was not an option.
One of his sons was in the class he gave
his presentation to.
We put them in Catholic Schools no matter where the Marine Corp sends us, Shill
said. And thats because of the values they
instill and the discipline and rigorous education they provide.
Susan McDonough, principal at St. Johns
School, said the core of Catholic education
is unusally strong in St. Marys County,
starting all the way back in the 17th century when English settlers first landed on St.
Clements Island.
The roots of Catholicism [in Maryland]
started here, McDonough said. Its so
impactful.
The formula for success in Catholic
schools was a simple one, she said, providing academic rigor, strong discipline and a
Christ-centered faith at the heart of it all.
Their parents want a faith component in
their education, McDonough said. They
want Christ at the center of [their childrens]
lives.
She said the importance of a private Catholic education was brought into a sharper
Major Gary Shill, a Marine Corps Harrier jump jet pilot shows and explains different flight gear to a group of students at
St. Johns School in Hollywood.
focus following events in Charles County

Public Schools were a father has filed a law
suit for school administration banning him
from his daughters school for protesting
curriculum including teachings on Islam.
Parents should be open to schools teaching their children about other faiths and
cultures, McDonough said, but parents who
brought their children to Catholic school
could also be sure of what their children
were taught, and to have their parental rights
respected.
I dont think it was good at all that they
banned the father, McDonough said. Its a
real stain on public schools that they let that
happen.
Keeping Catholic schools going, though,
isnt always easy. At Mother Catherine
Academy in Clements, a little more than a
year ago they were on the verge of closing
their doors forever, after the archdiocese had
decided to withdraw their official support.
But the parents would not give up and instead raised up enough money to keep the
school open as an independent Catholic institution and even keep the building, given
to them from the diocese for a small sale
price.
But during their first year on their own,
said head of the schools board of trustees
Bill Leonard, they have exceeded their own
expectations.
Now were not just surviving were
thriving, Leonard told The County Times.
For Leonard and the parents who wanted
to see their beloved school continue, failure
was not an option.
For 350 years theres been a rich tradition of Catholic education, Leonard said.
We didnt want to be the generation to fail
to pass that along.
Here students can see their faith in
action.
That faith is exercised through worship,
mass and the Holy Eucharist, Leonard said,
all included with a strong academic foun-
Photos by Guy Leonard
dation. Community service also

plays a large part, he said.
It permeates everything the school
stands for, Leonard said.
Shill said the prospect of Catholic education, which comes with an additonal price
tag above what residents already pay in
taxes for public education, was still within
reach.
There was always some sort of assistance
available.
This extended to Catholics who did not
send their children to parochial school.
You cant put a price tag on your children, Shill said. If folks, especially Catholics, would come have a look at their schools,
they would see its worthwhile.
Education is part of the faith.
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Dine inside the newly-remodeled Clarkes Landing

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Countyon Fridayevenings to jump-start the weekend. Our customers also know to come to us for an
always-intriguing selection of craft beer, cocktails and fantastic food 7 days a week. We have
a very community-oriented environment. Ours is the best staff, from the kitchen in the back, to our friendly
wait staff and bartenders who make everyone feel welcome and eager to come back.
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The New Year brings more fundraising with our community, as well as Craft Beer Trivia and a possible
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The latest budget proposed by Schools

Superintendent J. Scott Smith for fiscal
2017 calls for an increase in $10.6 million and claims to put an emphasis on
people and instructional programs.
The proposed budget stands at $211
million, much higher than the adopted
$200.4 million budget for fiscal 2016.
Instructional salaries and wages for
school system employees is one of the
biggest beneficiaries in this new spending plan with a more than $4 million
increase from $73.4 million to $77.5
millon.
There are also significanct increases
in the proposed expenditures on text
books and instructional supplies by
about $2.3 million.
In fiscal 2016 only $3.4 million was
budgeted for books and supplies but in
the fiscal 2017 plan that has increased to
$5.8 million.
Special education education expenses
also see a big boost in the plan, rising
from $17.8 million to $18.9 million.
When it comes to costs for student

transportation, operation and maintenance of buildings and student health
services, all received modest increases
in the budget.
All told the budget has included in it a
negotiated $4 million extra for contracts
and $2.4 million for step increases in pay
that had already been negotiated.
In all $144.5 million goes to salaries,
including administration costs, with
$48.7 million going fixed costs such
as health care and social security; this
means that 91 percent of the budget is
spent in just those two categories.
Tammy McCourt, schools finance office chief, said that revenue estimated
from the state was down by about $1.38
million to about $100 million.
McCourt also said the increases in
salaries and wages were precipitated
in part by teacher pension costs foisted
on the county by the state; this in turn
squeezed more money out of other programs like text books and technology
improvements.
College Trustees Vote

To Raise Tuition
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After three years of no tuition hikes
and even a cut in college costs for students the board of trustees at St. Marys
College of Maryland voted Jan. 30 to
raise tuition by two percent.
Back in 2014 the tuition at the college,
located in St. Marys City, was lowered
by 8.6 percent. That move touted the
rates of tuition as being below 2010 rates
and ensured that the Class of 2016 would
not see its tuition raised.
Back in January of last year the trustee
board acted again to freeze tuition by declining to increase the cost of education
in the middle of the year.
The decision was made in the face of a
state budget deficit of $410 million.
Chip Jackson, vice president of Business and Finance at the college said there
were several reasons given by the college
for the increase in tuition this year, in-
cluding maintaining the quality of academic programs, response to monetary

inflation and paying for the construction
of the new Anne Arundel Hall .
Jackson confirmed the overall price
increase, including room and board,
amounts to about a $659 increase for all
in-state students and almost $1,000 in increases for out-of-state.
He said that if the college had not acted
over the past several years to keep tuition
down, students would be paying an additional $2,600 in tuition alone.
Without questions the increases are
needed, Jackson said. We do what we
can to keep costs down, but costs do increase over time.
Jackson said as soon as the administration knew of the recommendation to
raise tuition, they immediately reached
out to students about any concerns they
might have.
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Maryland Comptroller Visits CSMs La Plata Campus

Franchot Encourages Nursing Students on Future Employment
During his visit to Charles County
Feb. 1, Maryland Comptroller Peter
Franchot toured the College of Southern Maryland and was briefed on
college programs by CSM President
Dr. Brad Gottfried, CSM Trustee
Chair Dorothea Smith, Calvert Commissioner Steve Weems and Charles
County Registrar of Wills Loraine
Hennessy.
During the briefing on CSMs new
Regional Campus which will house
the Center for Trades and Energy
Training (CTET), Franchot said, The
private sector is desperate for trained
people. The economics is changingthese blue collar jobs used to be
looked down on in favor of a college
education. These are good jobs, high
paying jobs. CTET will be moving
from an 18,000 square-foot leased
facility in Waldorf to a 30,000 squarefoot facility in Hughesville.
Future plans for the Regional Campus include a Health Sciences facility
accessible to students from throughout Southern Maryland. Our goal is
to centralize programs, such as health
sciences, that would be too expensive
to replicate on each campus, said
Gottfried.
Franchot also visited the classroom
of Professor Kathleen Parsons where
he told third-semester nursing students that the economy is changing
and that future growth in jobs will be
in healthcare.
For a gallery of photos, visit
www.csmphoto.zenfolio.
com/16franchotvisit.
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot stopped by Professor
For information on CSM, visit Kathleen Parsons NUR-2115 Nursing Care of Adults to visit with
students while on campus Feb. 1. Franchot told third- semester
www.csmd.edu.
Press Release from CSM
nursing students that the economy is changing and that the

growth in jobs will be in healthcare. He also presented Parsons
with a commemorative medallion for making a difference.
Forrest Center
Hosting SkillsUSA
Regional Competition
The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center is hosting

the Maryland SkillsUSA Southern Regional Competition on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. in
the school. Contests open to the public at 9:00 a.m. and the awards
assembly starts at 2:00 p.m.
The public is invited and encouraged to observe the variety of career contests offered at this event. Students from the Forrest Center
in St. Marys County, the Career & Technology Academy in Calvert
County, as well as North Point High School & the Robert D. Stethem
Educational Center in Charles County will be participating in the
contests. Students receiving 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each contest
will move on to the state competition which takes place April 15-16,
2016.
Contests cover knowledge and skills in a variety of areas including firefighting, nurse assisting, criminal justice, digital cinema production, automotive technology, advertising design and computer
aided drafting just to name a few.
For more information, contact Bonnie Skinner or Mike Towne at
301.475.0242 or bjskinner@smcps.org or mstowne@smcps.org.
Please note: The event may be recorded and presented on
SMCPS Channel 96, the school systems educational cable channel,
and the internet.
Press Release from Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology
Center
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, center, met with, from left, CSM Trustee Chair Dorothea Smith,
Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems and CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried Feb. 1 at the La Plata
Campus. Theres a story to tell of [community colleges] in our states future economy. We shouldnt be
looking in the rear view mirror, said Franchot.
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, center, points to a PowerPoint slide in Professor Kathleen
Parsons NUR-2115 Nursing Care of Adults class and tells students that healthcare is where the
growth of jobs will be for the next 10 years.
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Silent Auction: 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM

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CSM Announces Deans List for

Fall 2015 Semester
The College of Southern Maryland has
released its deans list for the fall semester.
Students who have earned 12 or more credits
St. Marys County
Avenue
Kirsten Friess
Joseph Guy
Kimberly Raley
Jonathon Shircliffe
Bushwood
Sydney Bailey
Nicole Burgess
Aaron Mundras
California
Phoebe Bennett-Griffitts
Nathaniel Carr
Samantha Cheney
Jared Daye
Nichole Difrank
Rachel Dorsey
Rebecca Faubion
Kirsten Freeman
Emily Gilroy
John Grego
Lisa Griffin
Hannah Heathman
Maya Hemingway
Karen Hudgins
Jennifer Jones
Sarah Joyce
Ute Keeran
Timon Lee
Jacob Lejeune
Ashleigh Maloney
Paul McGinty
George Nelson
Jay Patel
Cory Patterson
Davalyn Pugh
Sabrina Scott
Samantha Scott
at CSM are eligible to be considered for the

deans list. At the end of the fall, spring and
summer sessions, full and part-time students
Cailyne Skym
Kristina Sproul
Nora Suntich
Paul Thorn
Brian Yellets
Callaway
Hayley Copen
Deaysia Johnson
Willis Leavitt
Cathleen Perez
Samuel Scott
Eudora Tak
Sophia Wathen
Chaptico
Kenneth Polk
Rachel Potts
Jordan Tanavage
Joseph Turner
Jessica Vaden
Sara Yerkes
Evette Young
Charlotte Hall
Samantha Carter
Kaitlyn Cave
Breanna Chagnon
Courtney Coltrane
Brianna Edelen
James Eppley
Andrew Fisher
Lindsey Forbes
Charles Howard
Justin Irwin
Kelly McGowan
Nicole Mitchell
Jack Prewitt
Tina Roach
Jerry Sanders
Sarah Stoneburner
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Ashley Taylor
Brittany Thomas
Jessica Underwood
Clements
Jennifer Burns
Donna Hill
Samantha Lockard
Kristin Richards
Drayden
Tiffany Long
James Warnick
Great Mills
German Albalopez
Lauren Barrett
Tyler Brinkley
Crysta Chesbro
Jose Cortes
Trisha Dean
Jessica Duggan
Erica Elliott
Kelly Fleming
Charity Hankins
Samala Howard
Bailey Loveless
Evan MacNeil
Ana Malini
Brittany Monaghan
Coltyn Morland
Michael Neal
Kindra Neal
Ashley Raley
Julius Rosales
Stormie Rotsolk
Charles Spence
Riley Stanton
Jennifer Taylor
Zachary Teston
Caleb VanDenBos
Helen Welker
Brandt Wootan
Ashley Yonek
Hollywood
Krystal Alvey
Brian Alvey
Jennica Bark
Kelsey Bender
Thomas Brick
Dana Briscoe
Carolyn Davis
Schyler Firestien
Michelle Garner
Tabitha Gawne
Aron Gemberling
Tierra Harris
Karin Higgs
Paige Hood
Charisma Irvin-Brady
Lyndsey Jones
Sean Lowthert
Carolyn Matthews
Jacob Mattingly
Timothy Medic
Christianne Miller
Taylor Moore
Mary Morgan
Justin Owens
Amy Page
Kasie Patzelt
Cassia Podsednik
James Pollard
Michelle Puckett
who have completed at least six credits during the semester and have earned a cumulative
grade point average of 3.5 or better will be inCatherine Redding
Vanesa Roach
Heidi Thompson
Kelly Turner
Crystal Vause
Emily Vause
Robert Wilson
Leonardtown
Kevin Allshouse
Gabrielle Ball
Lindsay Blanton
Jessie Bodecker
Nicholas Combs
Christina Combs
Nkemdiche Elele
Robert Fabbri
Andrea French
MacKenzie Gaylord
Christina Gruby
Alison Guy
Kristy Harding
Abigail Hardman
Julie Johnson
Rebecca Johnson
David Katulich
Patrick Kelly
Linda Loving
Jessica Lynch
John McGuire
Daniel Mehaffey
Rebecca Mueller
Rachel Nussberger
Andrew Ratliff
Benjamin Richardson
Erika Rowe
Grace Russell
Matthew Russell
Lynsey Rye
Owen Soto
John Tyner
Alexis Vallandingham
Marilaan Van Der Merwe
Anna Velazquez
Matthew Wasinchism
Sarah Woodburn
Matthew Wysocki
Jill Young
Lexington Park
Maria Abad
Hannah Arnold
Waku Aso
Neal Balaoing
James Bare
Samata Bhusal
Tiffany Burley
Dorothy Cole
Diana Cruz
Caitlyn Deluca
Henry Dent
Brittney Dooley
Matthew Ferko
Brandon Foudray
Louis Goldsborough
Shekera Grayson
Suzanne Hammett
Anthony Harris
Maija Harris
Elizabeth Harris
Mirna Harris
Valeisha Johnson
Daniel Jones
Neliejoy Kessler
Thomas Kettelle
cluded in the deans list.

Press Release from CSM
Joann Lebeaux
Crystal Leon
Kara Leonard
Joy Long
Brian Lonkert
Micheal Maragh
Amanda Mason
Jarrett Neie
Chau Nguyen
Cassondra Nicholson
Louis Noriega
Jennifer Nusbaum
Ashton OBrien
Kimberly Palmer
Carlos Porter
Allison Pugay
Joseph Pulliam
Theresa Quade
Stephanie Rectenwald
William Reed
Lauren Robinson
Jill Ryan
Noell Siegel
James Stanley
Terrice Stewart
Candice Stokes
Christina Sutton
Scott Teed
Jacalyn Triplett
Elizabeth Wagner
Faith Wallace
Kathy Watson
Mechanicsville
Michael Abbott
Hannah Aley
Presley Amick
Skylar Andrews
Alexis Badovski
Chad Baker
Madison Bateman
Erik Bazyk
Michael Bell
Holly Blankenship
Ryan Blizek
Lacey Boswell
Beverly Bowen
Francis Bowles
Richard Brinkley
Lindsay Calderone
Cindy Collins
Caelan Coluzzi
Brittany Crofoot
Karinne Dimeglio
Jennifer Drake
Hannah Farrell
Nicholas Fastnaught
Corrine Fernald
Perry Gallion
Jeffrey Gardiner
William Glenn
Brooke Graham
Samuel Griffith
Alexandra Grimm
Nicholas Guy
Andrew Hackney
John Hamel
Kayla Hankins
Afton Hauer
Valerie Houck
Emmeline Jones
Erica Jones
Brandon King
Marguerite Landmann
Elizabeth Landmann
Michael Landmann
Christopher Lawrence
Wesley Linn
Jarett Loeffler
Gina Lyle
Amy Mattingly
Kristie Mattingly
Stephanie Morgan
Caren Newton
Victoria Null
Stephanie Picciotta
Kristin Raley
Julia Redding
Austin Reed
Anthony Rosa
Kara Russell
Mark Stillwagon
Courtnie Stone
Shane Sydnor
Elizabeth Tennyson
Alaina Tipton
Mariya Tymofiy
Nathan Van Wie
Phuongthao Vu
Tiffany Wilson
Samantha Wilt
Kaleigh Wood
Tyler Wood
Ross Wrabley
Timothy Yelton
Christopher Young
Morganza
Michael Holt
Park Hall
Ryan Snyder
Jessica Washington
Veronica Wood
Julie Yerdon
Patuxent River
Lauren Foutz
Douglas Harding
Sara Patton
Piney Point
Joseph Anderson
Christina Thompson
David Winters
Ridge
Logan Best
Logan Gatton
Matthew Morton
Kimberly Nueslein
St. Inigoes
Katherine Carroll
Peter Carroll
Christy Ridgell
St. Marys City
Barbara Pierce
Scotland
Casey Labille
Blaire Obney
Tall Timbers
Leyah Williams
Valley Lee
Cameron Errington
LIBRARY ITEMS
Library Closed for Presidents Day
All three branches of the St. Marys
County Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents Day. The library website, www.stmalib.org is always available. All branches will be open regular business hours
on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
New Year, New Job: Job Searching

class
Lexington Park Library will hold a New
Year, New Job: Job Searching class in
partnership with JobSource, St. Marys
One Stop Career Center on Tuesday,
Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m.
This workshop is designed to assist
with navigating through the Maryland
Workforce Exchange (MWE) system to
conduct Job Search. Participants will
learn how to job search utilizing additional career sites to enhance employability, learn tips on how to complete
an online application and learn how to
conduct a successful job search. Professionals will help review position descriptions and utilizes ONET online resource center to enhance your resume
and application content. Registration
is required: www.stmalib.org or call the
Lexington Park branch at 301-863-8188.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to

PowerPoint 2013
Leonardtown Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to PowerPoint
2013 class on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from
2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the
basics of creating multimedia presenta-
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Featured
Homes of
the Week
tions using Microsoft PowerPoint 2013.

Explore how to animate presentations
using various effects. Prerequisites:
Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills
in using the mouse & keyboard. Adult
computer classes are limited to ages 16
and up. Registration required on www.
stmalib.org or call 301-475-2846.
Preschool STEM Explorers: Project

Wild
Charlotte Hall Library will hold a Preschool STEM Explorers: Project Wild
program on Friday, Feb. 19 from 10:30
to 11:30 a.m. Little scientists and their
grown-ups can walk on the wild side as
they experiment with natural materials
and learn about our local ecosystems.
Ages 3 to 6, please register on www.
stmalib.org or call 301-884-2211. Registration opens two weeks before each
program.
Dreaming the Best: A Black History

Month Puppet Show
Lexington Park Library will hold a
special program, Dreaming the Best:
A Black History Month Puppet Show
on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Ebony Sonshine Puppets will help all
ages dream the best and learn about
black history. Students from the George
Washington Carver Elementary Glee
Club will also have a special perfor2 lots estate sale
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Refreshments provided by the NAACP,
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4th Annual Calvert County Restaurant Week
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Calvert County restaurants are gearing up for the 4th Annual

Restaurant Week. This year, 26 restaurants are participating in
this culinary event.
From Feb. 19 through 28 restaurants will put forward a fixed
menu that offers either on-menu or off-menu items. These
menus have discounted or set prices for their meals and some
restaurants will offer these promotions for both lunch and
dinner.
For example, one of the restaurants Salsaritas Fresh Cantina who have been participating in Restaurant Week since its
beginning, will be offering a create-your-own quesorito with
chips and salsa for just $10.
A new restaurant to the area, Brick Wood Fired Bistro, will
be offering off-menu items to their customers.
Their menu came together after a discussion with the owner and his chefs about what they would like to do, what they
havent done before, and what would be right for the area.
We wanted to do something off-menu, we didnt want customers that have dined here before to come in during Restaurant Week and see the status quo, said one of the three owners
Jason Nagers. We created our menu based on our concept,
which is wood-fired cuisinewe do a majority of our cooking
in the ovens in one way or another.
They also are very conscious of the local resources available.
Brick Wood Fired Bistro uses a lot of local beer, meats, cheeses,
and ice cream.
Whatever we can get our hands on, said Nagers.
According Nagers, one of the lunch menu items, a burger,
plays off of the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Their
PB&J Burger will feature a habanero, strawberry jelly, peanut
butter, an in-house ground burger with bacon, all on a homemade bun. The burger is served with fries, chips, or a side salad
and comes with a drink.

Since they opened just four months ago on Sept. 14, 2015,
this will be their first year participating in Restaurant Week and
they are excited to share their culinary expertise with Southern
Maryland.
Calvert Countys Department of Economic Development
began Restaurant Week as a way to boost business for restaurants during their slow season. Typically after the holidays, restaurants see fewer customers than normal as people tend not to
eat out, especially when the weather isnt cooperative.
Restaurant Week, which has been done in many cities already, was a good way to get people out and appreciating Calverts culinary specialties.
Calvert is very diverse, said Mark Volland the Marketing
Communications Specialist from the Department of Economic
Development. It has everything from the chain restaurants to
the local mom and pop restaurants. It made sense to highlight
county restaurants to show exactly whats offered here. There is
quite a bit, even some that people may not know about.
Their first year, 2013, had 35 restaurants, and their highest
was last year with a total of 39 restaurants participating.
Its been popular, said Volland, saying that high participation and positive feedback from both patrons and restaurants is
why it continues.
The Department of Economic Development also wanted to
bring tourism to the county and show people within the region
what Calvert, the smallest county in Maryland, has to offer.
While they are in Calvert County going to a restaurant, they
are also seeing other things that they want to come back and
explore, said Volland. So its really a part of broader tourism
program.
Volland said, according to the surveys, they have already
seen patrons from outside of the county.
And its success has been recognized. Next week, on Feb. 9,
Restaurant Week will be rewarded with a proclamation given
2016 Participating Restaurants:

Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill
Anthonys Bar and Grill
Blondies Baking Company
Boomerangs Original Ribs and Seafood
Brick Wood Fired Bistro
Charles Street Brasserie
Chesapeake Grille and Deli
Dream Weaver Caf
The Dry Dock at Zahnisers
EZ Thai Restaurant
Fiesta Bar and Grill
The Garden Grill and Bar
The Greene Turtle
Isaacs Restaurant and Pub
JTs Kitchen
King fishers Seafood Bar and Grill
Mamma Lucia- Dunkirk
Mamma Lucia- Prince Frederick
Rod N Reel Restaurant

Rise and Shine Caf
Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill
Sakura Japanese Steak and Seafood
House
Salsaritas Fresh Cantina
Stoneys Striped Rock
Traders Seafood Steak and Ale
The Westlawn Inn
Brick Wood Fired Bistro in Prince Frederick.

Photos by Laura Klipple
by the County Commissioners.

Calvert will also hold a contest for the customers that participate in Restaurant Week. If they save their receipt, they can
go online and fill out a survey, which makes them eligible for
a prize.
From previous years, prizes included gifts cards to restaurants and baskets with a collection of things from Calvert
County, like gift cards to local hotels and bottles of wine from
local wineries.
The winners of the contest will be announced on March 22
at the Calvert County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Were proud of Restaurant Week and we hope that people
will come out again this year, said Volland.
To find out more information on Restaurant Week, visit the
website at www.choosecalvert.com/restaurantweek. The website includes the comment form, the interactive map that gives
an overview of all the Restaurant Week sites with descriptions,
a FAQ section, and a list of the participating restaurants. The
list includes the phone numbers for reservations, links to the
restaurants websites, and the full menus they created for the
week. You can also find Calvert County Restaurant Week on
Facebook.
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Jewelry Trunk Show Returns

Valentines Day Weekend
The Jewelry Trunk Show is
back by popular demand at the
Calvert Marine Museum Store on
Valentines Day weekend. Treat
yourself or someone you love
Saturday, Feb. 13 to Monday,
Feb. 15 from 10:15 a.m. to 4:45
p.m. The show highlights favorites from Michelle Pressler, Angela Colasanti, and Jill OReilly.
Guests can enjoy a free box of
sea salt caramels with a $50 jewelry purchase.
Michelle Presslers modern
heirloom jewelry is inspired by
the Chesapeake Bay and will
include her gray diamond collection. These elegant, handmade pieces are inspired by nature, architecture, historic details,
and modern design. They are meant to become
a keepsake, be affordable, and wear every day.
Celebrate the many facets of life

and feel LIVE with sterling
silver favorites from new artist,
Angela Colasanti, of VIEL Jewelry. Jill OReillys collection is
also new with a wide array of sterling silver bracelets including several set with gemstones. The Trunk
Show will offer something for all
jewelry enthusiasts.
The Museum Store has operated
for over forty years and is open
daily from 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
It offers a wide range of merchandise including home dcor, jewelry, wearables, specialty food items,
books, toys, etc. that please all ages
and tastes. For more information, contact the
Museum Store at 410-326-2750.
Press Release
BLEACHERS
A View From The
Leading With
A Smile
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.

Contributing Writer
Cam Newton is a direct young
man. The greater Charlotte areas
euphoria still simmered after the
Panthers 49-15 destruction of the
Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game when Newton dropped
this nugget at a press conference: I
said it since day one, Im an AfricanAmerican quarterback. That may
scare a lot of people because they
havent seen nothing that they can
compare me to.
Wow. So much for setting an even
pace and avoiding controversy during the obsessive two-week media
buildup to the Super Bowl. Newton
looked the world in the eye critics and supporters alike and introduced the elephant in the room.
I love it.
Twenty-eight years ago, Doug
Williams became the first AfricanAmerican quarterback to start and
win a Super Bowl. As significant
as Williamss accomplishment was,
it proved not to be revolutionary: It
took 26 years for Russell Wilson to
finally match Williamss feat.
The NFL, the quarterback position and race is and will remain an
issue. I dont know NFL player demographics, but my eyes tell me that
a majority are African-American,
yet only five of 32 teams had an African-American as its primary starting quarterback. Thats not necessarily an NFL issue a quarterback
is trained long before his NFL eligibility but its a curious (is that
the right word?) situation the league
advertises, via its massive stage, every year.
Newtons race isnt the issue it
once was, but it still matters. Most
people dont care; but some, sadly,
still do. Incomprehensible, racebased hate lingers. Despicable people like Dylann Roof walk among
us. And, despite progress, a pathetic
segment of the population still has
an issue with Newton just because
his skin is a different hue.
So Im glad Newton threw some
verbal haymakers. Ive been drawn
to him all season; bluntly acknowledging the truth that he navigated
an additional level of complexity in
his career - just adds to his appeal
and what prompted me to write this
piece in the first place: Newtons
amazing growth as a man, leader
and quarterback.
The pre-2015 version of Newton
Sports
The County Times
was often and fairly criticized for

having terrible body language. Adversity caused Newton to visibly
mope, place a towel over his head
or sit alone on the bench. Situations
could get the better of him and he
felt entitled to disconnect from the
moment. It wasnt a good look, especially from the franchise quarterback, the supposed leader of the
team.
This season, Newtons been different: Hes taught a nation to Dab,
hes handing footballs to kids after
touchdowns and has an infectious,
perma-smile affixed to his face.
Newton set a positive tone early in
the season, backed it up with his
play and got his teammates to buyin. His self-confidence and comfort
in his own skin is apparent; the joy
he exudes is refreshing. This is a
young man who is obviously aware
of his detractors, but he has grown
impervious to the negativity.
Newtons transformed non-verbal
communications have resulted in
a 17-1 record, a birth in the Super
Bowl and a likely MVP award for
the once sulking quarterback. Im
not a huge believer in mystical forces but Newtons positive energy has
had a palatable impact on the team.
You can feel Carolinas togetherness. Theyre a pro football team
having college-like fun.
While watching Newton, two local athletes come to mind: Stephen
Strasburg and Bradley Beal. Strasburg and Beal, despite being young,
wealthy and insanely talented, are
both oddly inclined toward melancholy. Nagging injuries and pouty
looks are common; smiles are not.
Its hard to tell if they are playing
a sport or forcing down vegetables.
The vibe I get from them is they
expect something to go wrong, as
if they have some fatal attraction to
darkness and fear the light.
Not everyones a cheerleader, but
attitude is a controllable component
of success. As Stephen Covey once
said, Sometimes the most proactive
thing we can do is to just genuinely smile. Is Newton a 7-Habits
junkie? Probably not, but hes living
Coveys point and the results are inarguable. Strasburg and Beal should
take notice. I suppose we all should.
Group Dab anyone?
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@
gmail.com
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Compton
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Bushwood
Bushwood Post Office
Captain Sams
Murphys Town & County Store
Dameron
Dameron Post Office
Carolls Equipment
California
Sears
ProFitness Gym
Meis Hair Care
DB McMillians
Dr. Khuns
Lennys
Subway
Wawa 235
Starbucks
Chic Fil A
Giant
KMART
Cracker Barrell
Dunkin Donuts
Laquinta
ABC Liquor
Cedar Point
Maximum Gym
Shoppers
California Post Office
Hewitts Service Center
Jerrys Bistro
Twist Wine & Spirits
Lexington Village Liquors
Victory Woods
Apartments of Wildewood
Callaway
Foodlion
A & W Mobil
The Corner
Charlotte Hall
SMC Welcome Center
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Easy Wash
Pizza Hotline
Charlotte Hall Post Office
Charlotte Hall Bus Stop
Freds Liquors
Exxon Golden Beach
Dunkin Dounuts
April Pool & Spa
Wawa Charlotte Hall
Ledos
McKays Charlotte Hall
7-11 Charlotte Hall South side
Clements
Clements Post Office
Abells Dinner
ABC Gas Station
Chaptico
Chaptico Post Office
Village Liquors
Chaptico Market
Coltons Point
Coltons Point Post Office
Drayden
Drayden Post Office
Great Mills
CVS
County Liquors
Foodlion
Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home
Quik Shop
Sheetz
Great Mills Post Office
Brass Rail
Hollywood
Gattons
Mckays
St. Johns Pharmacy
Dean Lumber
Toots Bar
Early Bird
Higher Education Center
Burchmart Hollywood
Hollywood Yoga and Fitness
Hollywood Post Office
Snellmans
Hughesville
Hughesville Post Office
Leonardtown
Governmental Center Bus Stop
Senior Center
St Marys Hospital
Board Of Ed Office
St Marys Nursing Center
Ledos
Leonardtown Grill
Exxon
Subway
Centre Liquors
RiteAid
Leonardtown McKays
Bernies Salon
True Value
Sunoco
Burchmart
Leonardtown Post Office
Ye Olde Towne Caf
PNC Bank
Printing Press
Courthouse
Town Cleaners
Newtown Village Community
Cedar Lane Apartments
Leonardtown Library
Dees
Lexington Park
WAWA
Town Plaza Suites
Smokey Joes
Lexington Park Adult Comm
Shell Station Pegg Road

Fairfield Inn
Home 2 Suites
IHOP
Comfort Inn
Donut Connection
Lindas Caf
Lexington Park Post Office
Hals
Coles Travel
Lexington Park Library
Family Dollar
St. Marys Lighting
St. James Deli
Loveville
Third Base
Loveville Post Office
Mechanicsville
Thompsons Seafood
Wawa Mechanicsville
St. Marys Landing
Mechanicsville Post Office
Burchmart Mechanicsville
Berts
New Market
SMC Library
Citgo
Oakville
Ridgells Service Center
Brandywine Auto Parts
Boatmans
Korner Karryout
Park Hall
Cooks
Piney Point
Piney Point Market
Piney Point Post Office
Ridge
Ridge Market
Ridge Post Office
Ridge Hardware Store
Buzzs
Bay Market Store
St. Inigoes
St. Inigoes General Store
St. Inigoes Post Office
Rod n Reel
St. Marys City
St. Marys City Post Office
Tall Timbers
Dent Store
Tall Timbers Post Office
Valley Lee
Valley Lee Post Office
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Community
Calendar
Month Long
Angel Wings and Things
St. Michaels Church (16560 Three
Notch Rd., Ridge)
Angel Wings and Things Thrift
Store will be open every Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., except holiday
weekends. We have a huge selection
of winter clothes, coats, shoes, and
so much more. We also have a great
baby room, kids toy room, and tons
of wonderful winter items. All items
are in terrific shape, and very reasonably priced. We look forward to having
you visit us! For any questions, please
contact Marti Lloyd at St. Michaels
School, at 301-872-5454.
Open Skate Nights
Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145
Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown)- every
Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Looking for an evening of roller skating fun? Well, strap on your skates and
bring your family and friends to Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown! For all ages, $5 per person.
Skates available for rental at $2.50 per
person or bring your own. For more
information, please call 301-475-4200
ext. 1800 or 1801. Paintings in all media. For information, call 301-475-3130.
A Sweetheart of a Show
North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St.,
Leonardtown)- gallery hours.
For February North End Gallery
presents A Sweetheart of a Show,
its annual invitational show. This large
show features the art of more than 25
guest artists from the Southern Maryland area, in addition to work by the
gallerys 32 member artists. Included
in the show will be childrens and scientific illustration, knitted wire, quilting,
linocut prints, silver, jewelry, ceramics,
wood, sculpture, mosaics and photography as well as drawings and paintings in all media. For information, call
301-475-3130.
Thursday, Feb. 4
CSM Cause Theatre: My First
Time.
College of Southern Maryland, La
Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Rd., La
Plata)- 7:30 p.m.
Four actors share hysterical and
heartbreaking stories written by real
people about first sexual experiences.
Produced by special arrangement with
Samuel French, Inc. $5. Due to subject
matter and language, this play is not
suitable for patrons under 18. bxoffc@
csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.
edu/Arts.
Gutbuster Cheesesteaks
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd.,
California)- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious gutbuster Philly-Style Cheese
Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a
hoagie roll with your choice of cheese
and grilled veggies, and served with
American Fries for only $8. Choose
from chicken or steak. Eat here or take
one to go. This event is open to the
public.
The County Times
Bingo Night
Harry White Wilmer American Legion
Post 82 (6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 6
p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82
will hold smoke-free Bingo Thursdays
with early birds beginning at 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 301-9348221. Public welcome.
Clark
Senior
Center
Book
Discussion
Clark Center (1210 Charles St., La Plata)- 1 to 2 p.m.
Join us for a fun and insightful discussion of the topics, characters and
themes of our book of the month. This
month we will be discussing Zero
Day by David Baldacci. Ages 55+.
Friday, Feb. 5
Naval Academy Alumni Schedule
Annual Dark Ages Dinner
Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training
and Education, Piney Point- 6:30 p.m.
Dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Installation of Officers and GSMC Presidents
remarks to follow dinner. Please make
your reservations and pay for dinner
on-line by visiting the GSMC website,
www.navyalumni.org. Alternately, you
may RSVP by replying to Rick Snyder
via e-mail, Richard.L.Snyder@saic.
com; or phone, 301-475-0124/301862-6200/mobile: 240-298-2279. The
cost is $37 per person which includes
gratuity and choice of wine with dinner.
RSVP by COB on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
A Sweetheart of a Show First Friday
North End Gallery (41652 Fenwick St.,
Leonardtown)- 5 to 8 p.m.
For February North End Gallery
presents A Sweetheart of a Show,
its annual invitational show. This large
show features the art of more than 25
guest artists from the Southern Maryland area, in addition to work by the
gallerys 32 member artists. Included
in the show will be childrens and scientific illustration, knitted wire, quilting,
linocut prints, silver, jewelry, ceramics,
wood, sculpture, mosaics and photography as well as drawings and paintings in all media. For information, call
301-475-3130.
Dinner Theatre
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90
Alexander Ln., Solomons)- 6 p.m.
Alumni Players present Play On.
Tickets are $40 and include beer, wine,
soft drinks, buffet dinner and performance). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Arts Program at Our
Lady Star of the Sea School.
First Free Friday
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 5 to 8
p.m.
The museum is open free to the public with docents in every gallery. This
month will feature a free community
yoga class by GROW, a yoga experience that blends natural beauty into a
physical practice. GROW with the flow
from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
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Plata)- 8 p.m.
edu/Arts.
Saturday, Feb. 6
Time.
Plata)- 7:30 p.m.
edu/Arts.
Mardi Gras Dinner Dance
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall
(22375 Three Notch Rd., Lexington
Park)- 6:30 p.m.
Cajun dinner at 7 p.m., fellowship
and dancing at 8 p.m. $25 per person.
For information and tickets, please
contact Preston Rose at 301-8635652 or mdrebel@md.metrocast.net.
Dinner Theatre
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90
Alexander Ln., Solomons)- 6 p.m.
Alumni Players present Play On.
Tickets are $40 and include beer, wine,
soft drinks, buffet dinner and performance). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Arts Program at Our
Lady Star of the Sea School.
Born to Entertain Broadway
Cabaret
Black Box Theatre (4185 Indian Head
Hwy., Indian Head)- 7 p.m.
Cash bar and refreshments. Theres
no business like show business,
and these two women mean business! Enjoy classics and modern
showstoppers.
Buzz Off Cancer for Nolan
Gattons Barber Shop (24473 Hollywood Rd., Hollywood)- 6 a.m.
Nolan Scully is a 3 year old boy that
as recently diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma- a rare soft tissue cancer. Due to the intense Chemotherapy,
Nolan has now started to lose his hair.
Nolans family members are hosting
a haircutting event to benefit Nolan
and his family. Come get a haircut
and show your support for Nolan!
Dont worry.... if buzz cuts arent your
thing, any haircut can be done! ALL
PROCEEDS FROM ALL HAIRCUTS
WILL BE DONATED TO THE SCULLY
FAMILY. For more information, contact
Kimberly or John at 301-373-5300,
msullivan@md.metrocast.net or john.
gatton@c21nm.com.
Mt. Zion Preschool Family Yard Sale
27108 M.t Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville- 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please join us for a community yard
sale benefiting the Mt. Zion UMC Preschool. Table rental is available - $30
for one, $45 for two. This is a large indoor community yard sale with much
to choose from!
Sunday, Feb. 7
Quarter Auction
St. Marys Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)- noon to
3:15 p.m.
The Fun Bunch Team presents a
Quarter Auction to benefit Southern Maryland Vacations for Veterans.
Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. All
items are only one to four quarter bids
- nothing over four quarters! Winner
select from over 100 prizes. Concessions, raffles and more will be available
at the event. For info or reservations,
please call 410-474-2958.
Chesapeake Community Chorus
Practice
North Beach Union Church (8912
Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 3 to
5 p.m.
The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus which
raises funds for Calvert County charities, will have a practice session. The
chorus is looking to add new members
and no auditions are required. Contact
Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477
or email lbrown9601@verizon.net.
Breakfast
at
Fleet
Reserve
Association
21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington
Park- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC usually every first and third Sunday of the month!
Menu includes your choice of: eggs
or eggbeaters, bacon, ham, sausage
or spam; hash browns, grits, toast,
pancakes; juice and coffee all for $7
per person. SOS, sausage gravy or
chipped beef gravy, and a biscuit is
also available for a small additional
cost. This helps to support the Fleet
Reserve Association in their community efforts with Scouts, ACTS, and other
charities in our community.
Milt Diggins Lecture
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 3 p.m.
Milt Diggins is the author of a new
book entitled Stealing Freedom along
the Mason-Dixon Line: Thomas McCreary, the Notorious Slave Catcher
from Maryland. Based on modern-day
historical sleuthing, Diggins tells the
story of Thomas McCreary, providing
a close-up view of the toxic effects the
debate over slavery had on the country
in the years leading up to the Civil War.
Free program held in partnership with
the Calvert County Historical Society.
Monday, Feb. 8
Social Media Workshop for Farms,
Business
205 Main St., Prince Frederick- 9:30
a.m. to 2 p.m.
In todays online-focused world,
its important to have a defined, consistent and responsive presence.
SMADCs Social Media Workshop offers farmers/producers and business
owners the opportunity to increase
their knowledge of social media and
The County Times
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
gain more insight on how to reach their

target audience and effectively apply
media tools for their business goals.
Registration deadline is Friday, Feb.
5. A fee of $20 includes refreshments,
lunch and materials. Register online
at the News and Announcements
page at www.smadc.com, or contact
SMADC staff at 301-274-1922, Ex. 1.
Waldorf Lions Club Blood Drive
Waldorf VFD & Rescue (3425 Old
Washington Rd., Elkridge)- 11:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
The AAMC will provide its spacious,
climate-controlled,
self-contained
Blood Mobile. The Blood Mobile is designed with the donor in mind. It is exceptionally comfortable and provides
the amenities necessary to make the
donor experience a pleasant one. Appointments are spaced to minimize
waiting time and the AAMC staff efficiently facilitates the process so that
donors spend a minimum amount of
time to donate. Donors can sign up
online at the link below. Walk-ins are
always welcome. Plenty of parking is
provided. Each successful donor will
receive a free T-shirt.
Mens Club Speaker: Frazer
Calvert Elks Lodge (1015 Dares Beach
Rd., Prince Frederick)- 7:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Dr. Mark Frazer, Mayor of North
Beach ,will be the guest speaker at the
Feb. 8 meeting of the Calvert Republican Mens Club. Hell discuss and answer questions on the role of municipalities in the county. A $10 fee covers
light refreshments (sandwiches, cook-
ies, beverage) and room rental. For

more info, email racebeat@aol or call
410-610-8666.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Valley Lee VFD & RS 45245 (Drayden
Rd., Valley Lee)- 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost for adults is $7, children from
ages 6 to 12 are $3, and children 5
and under are free. Menu consists
of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage links; Assorted Juices, milk and
coffee. For more information, call
301-994-9999.
Sea Squirts: Ocean Diving
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:30 to
11 a.m.
Children 18 months to 3 years old
and their caregivers are invited to
come learn about the animals that are
hiding in the deep. (Switching to winter
hours: offered only once at 10:30 am.)
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Photography Critique Night
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
(22156 Three Notch Rd., Lexington
Park)- 7 to 9 p.m.
Would you like a constructive critique on your photo? Bring a couple
images in digital or print format and
well do our best.
Thursday, Feb. 11
Sea Squirts: Ocean Diving
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solo-
mons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:30 to

11 a.m.
Children 18 months to 3 years old
and their caregivers are invited to
come learn about the animals that are
hiding in the deep. (Switching to winter
hours: offered only once at 10:30 am.)
Friday, Feb. 12
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Crain Hwy., Waldorf)- 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Annual fundraising gala features
The Great Gatsby Affair with an open
bar, buffet dinner, entertainment, door
prizes, raffle, and silent/live auction.
Tickets are $75 for one, or $125 for two.
Call 301-870-5858 for reservations.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Love Day at Loffler

Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905
Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills)- 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come celebrate Valentines Day at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center! Featuring entertainment Scarlet Plus, karaoke, and more. Tickets are required.
Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, for more
information.
Steam Shrimp Dinner
American Legion Stallings Williams
Post (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd.,
Chesapeake Beach)- 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The price of $12 includes sides,
roll, and a beverage. Public warmly
welcomed. For more information, call
301-855-6466.
Co. 7 Alarmers Friday Night Bingo
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue
(200 Calvert Beach Rd., St Leonard)6 to 10 p.m.
Bingo every Friday. Doors open
at 6 p.m. Early bird at 7 p.m. Regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Food available
for sale. Help support your local fire
department.
The Great Gatsby Affair!
Greater Waldorf Jaycees Hall (3090
Jewelry Trunk Show

Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10:15
a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The Museum Store presents an exquisite selection of jewelry that highlights both new artists and perennial
favorites. Get a free box of sea salt
caramels with a $50 jewelry purchase.
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall
(37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico)doors open 7 p.m.
Featuring caller Susan Taylor. 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
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

METHODIST CHURCH
Hollywood United Methodist Church
24422 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2500
Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor

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
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com
St. GeorGe roman CatholiC ChurCh

St. George Church:
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
St. Francis Xavier Chapel:
Saturday, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Weekday Mass Schedule: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 1st Sat: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
19199 St. George Church Road Valley Lee, MD 20692

301-994-0607 www.saintgeorgeromancatholicchurch.org
BAPTIST CHURCH
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH
CATHOLIC
Victory Baptist Church
Grace Chapel Ministry
301-884-8503
Teaching The Bible Without Compromise
29855 Eldorado Farm rd

CharlottE hall, md 20659
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sun mOrning wOrship.............11:00
sun evening wOrship.................7:00
wed evening prayer mtg.........7:00
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word in a Changing world.
Member of the Grace Fellowship Brethren Churches
Sunday Worship 8 A.M.

Sunday School 9:15 A.M.
Blended Worship 10:30 A.M.
Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M.
Tuesday Youth Group 7 P.M.
American Heritage Girls
1st & 3rd Thursday 7 P.M.
Senior Pastor - Dr. Carl Snyder

Assoc. Pastor - David Roberts
Youth Pastor - Luke Roberts
You are invited to worship with us.
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39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
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HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Jesus saves
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
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday School (all ages)

Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
21800 N. Shangri-La, Dr. #8

PO Box 1260
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-866-5772
Pastor James L. Bell, Sr.
Church Schedule
Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m
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
in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3).
We invite you to experience the change

the transformation with us. Just bring
your heart and God will supply the rest.
Come grow with us in a place,
Where the Word Reaches the Heart!
Everyone is Welcome!
Leadership: Pastor Joseph and
First Lady Marilyn Young
Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM
Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM
Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM
Address: 29050 New Market Village Road,
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org
Phone number: 301-374-9110
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Entertainment
Library Reading
Picks
The County Times
The Shepherds Crown by Terry Pratchett

The final book in Sir Terry Pratchetts long-running Diskworld series. After Death comes for Granny Weatherwax,
Tiffany Aching must unite the witches and protect her land
from an invasion of fairies. Readers young and old will appreciate this tale of good versus evil.
- Grades 6 and up
-Review by Christine Keogler, Charlotte Hall Library
If Youre Lucky by Yvonne Prinz

Georgia a.k.a. George loved Fins dark eyes. Fin was
Georges brothers friend and Georges brother, Lucky, was
dead, drowned while surfing in Australia. Why was Fin wearing Luckys necklace, the one that said fearless in Sanskrit?
And why was George seeing Lucky, who warned her to stop
Fin? Was George losing her mind or did Fin murder her brother? To find out, read If Youre Lucky by Yvonne Prinz.
-Young Adult
-Review by Carla Werme, Lexington Park Library
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson

In this memoir, popular Bloggess Jenny Lawson shares
how shes chosen to battle mental illness. Anyone who, or
has a loved one who, has struggled with depression and anxiety will relate, and be inspired by her philosophy of furious
happiness.
-Adult nonfiction
-Review by Tess Goldwasser, Charlotte Hall Library
Washington Capitals
Viewing Party
The Calvert County Chamber of
Commerce and Chamber member
Brick Wood Fired Bistro are hosting
a Washington Capitals Viewing party
as they take on their Division Rivals
the New York Islanders on Thursday,
Feb. 18. This event is free to all Chamber members and not yet Chamber
members! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and
game time is 7 p.m. Brick Wood Fired
Bistro is located at 60 Sherry Lane in
Prince Frederick.
Wear your Capitals Jersey or Islanders Jersey and receive food and bever-
age specials all evening, food specials

for every Capitals goal and a slew of
door prizes and giveaways including: Evgeny Kuznetzov game jersey;
Caps T Shirts; NHL Glassware; Capitals Tickets; Caps Hats and Brick gift
cards!
Make your reservation at www.calvertchamber.org. For more information contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577.
Press Release
Chesapeake Beach
Water Park 2016
Season Passes Are On
Sale At Reduced Price
Chesapeake Beach Water Park 2016

Season Passes are on sale at reduced
price. To purchase yours online now,
click here and take advantage of this
special Early Bird discount of $10 off
the normal price. Hurry, as prices will
increase to our normal price on February 1. We are also now taking appli-
cations for Employment for the 2016

Summer Season. Visit our Water Park
website and choose the position you
are interested in for more information.
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In Entertainment
Thursday, Feb. 4
Swamp Candy
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell
Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 5
Funkzilla
Boys and Me
Anthonys Bar and Grill
(10371 Southern Maryland
Blvd., Dunkirk)
Saturday, Feb. 6
Mardi Gras Dinner Dance
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church Hall (22375 Three
Notch Rd., Lexington Park)6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 7
Superbowl
Rd., Dowell)
Joe Martone
Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney
Point Rd., Piney Point)- 11
a.m.
Monday, Feb. 8
Pizza and Pint Night
Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.
Team Trivia
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Burger and Pint Night
Team Feud
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Open Mic Night
Thursday, Feb. 11
Dylan Galvin
Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 to 10:30
p.m.
The St. Marys 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 noon on the Tuesday prior to
our Thursday publication.
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1. Soybean paste
5. Unit of time
8. Watering holes
12. Joint
14. Certified public
accountant
15 __ Mater, ones school
16. Resells tickets
18. Batters objective
19. Past participle of lie
20. State of Islands
21. Fed
22. Cause cell destruction
23. Daily Show host
26. Diagrammed
30. Cat sounds
31. Most sorry
32. Do wrong
33. Coral reef and lagoon
island
34. That (Middle English)
39. Electrically charged atom
42. Nassau is the capital
44. Frogs, toads, tree toads
46. Marjoram
47. Where the Donald lives
in NYC
49. Whale ship captain
50. A way to emit sound
51. Comparable
56. Isodor __, American
Nobel physicist
57. Businesswoman
58. A way to split up
59. Solo Operatic piece
60. No (Scottish)
61. In a way, tears
62. Bridge breadth
63. Single Lens Reflex
64. Thou __ protest too much
63. Single Lens Reflex
64. Thou __ protest too much
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1. Korean War TV show
2. South American Indian
3. Cape at tip of Denmark
4. A podrida cooking pot
5. Russian sourgrass soup
6. Perfect example
7. Supplier
8. Unhealthy looking
9. Spanish beaches
10. Am. follower of the
Mennonite Bishop
Amman
11. Well-balanced
13. Outer surface cells
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24. Sun up in New York

25. Dweller above the
Mason-Dixon
26. Young womens
association
27. Tell on
28. Bustle
29. Poundal
35. An ugly, old woman
36. Doctors group
37. __ Ling, Chinese
mountain range
38. Volcanic mountain in
Japan
40. Leaves parentless
41. Existing in or produced
by nature
42. Inclination
43. Extents
44. Peninsula between the
Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
45. Language of Nile
47. Twyla __, US dancer
48. Card game
49. River in E. Turkey to the
Caspian Sea
52. Scored 100%
53. Tonights former host
54. __ and ends
55. Notable exploit
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
Love Day at Loffler
There are still tickets available for

the Love Day Party at the Loffler
Senior Activity Center. This popular
event takes place on Friday, Feb.
12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets
are required and are available at
Loffler for an $8 suggested donation. (Snow date- Feb. 19.) There
will be music by Scarlet Plus, DJ
and Karaoke, plenty of dancing and
other party favorites like door prizes, game prizes, 50/50 raffle and a
specially prepared (meatless) meal:
tuna corks, garden salad, winter
vegetable blend, whole grain bread
with margarine, Love Day punch,
and mandarin orange sections over
a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Call
301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more
information or just stop in and get
your tickets while we still have them.
Coffee, Conversation and

Coloring
Adult coloring has become a

thing and with good reason. The
practice is beneficial for people
with specific conditions, like PTSD,
and its a good stress reliever for
the general population. Its also just
plain fun. So join us for some coffee (or hot tea), conversation, and
coloring at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Well supply coloring pages, colored pencils and markers. Advance
sign up is not required. Just bring
yourself and be prepared to have
some fun! To learn more, call 301475-4200, ext. *1050.
Movie Mondays
During the month of February, the

Northern Senior Activity Center will
feature movies celebrating the lives
of African Americans and their journeys for equality. This weeks feature will be 42 and will be shown on
Monday, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. This film
follows the career of Jackie Robinson as he courageously overcomes
the struggles of open racism and
demonstrates to the world that he
is a baseball all-star. Advanced
signup is required due to limited
seating. To sign up or for more information, call 301-475-4002, ext.
*3101.
Diabetes Discussion at
Northern
MedStar St. Marys Hospital

Health Connections will present
Diabetes Prevention and Complications at the Northern Senior Ac-
tivity Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at

12:30 p.m. To sign up, please call
301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
cuss goals and shows for 2016. To

learn more, call 301-475-4002, ext.
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Coping with the Loss of a Loved

One
New York Summer Tour July

14-17
When a loved one dies, mourning

is an essential step in the healing
process. A bereavement coordinator from Hospice of St. Marys will
offer a free, 50 minute presentation
on this emotional topic at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Learn about
common experiences that accompany the death of a loved one and
find out about grief counseling that
is available in our local area. Call
301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or sign up
at the reception desk.
Northern Stars Theatre Meeting
Do you have a talent you wish

to showcase? The Northern Stars
Theatre Group is looking for new
recruits. Whether you are interested
in acting, making props, set design,
costumes, or musical accompaniment, we have a place for you! The
first meeting will be Thursday, Feb.
18 at 1 p.m. in the Social Room at
the Northern Senior Activity Center. During this meeting we will dis-
Enjoy an exciting four day tour of

the Big Apple this summer! Luxury
motor coach departs Garvey Senior Activity Center at 7:30 a.m.
on Thursday, July 14. All-inclusive
price of $1,565 per person for double occupancy includes three nights
at the Holiday Inn North Bergen (or
similar hotel) in New Jersey, three
dinners, three hotel breakfasts,
tours of the Statue of Liberty Tour
and Ellis Island, a Broadway show
(as yet unnamed), guided East Village Walking Food Tour, guided bus
tour of the city, snacks on bus both
ways, 2 bottles of water each day
per person. Additionally, all taxes,
tips, and gratuities are included.
This trip includes activities requiring a strong degree of mobility as
several of the tours are walking activities. For reservations or more
information call Shellie Graziano at
301-737-5670, ext. 1655 or e-mail
sheila.graziano@stmarysmd.com.
Tour is limited to 18.
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Mosbys Rangers, Pt. II

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Demetrius Gerard Mett Coad (surname
also spelled Coode) was the son of John Coad
and Mary Delia Thomas Neale. He was
born near Bushwood on Feb. 7, 1844. He fled
across the Potomac and enlisted in the Confederate Army on July 11, 1862.
On January 24, 1867 he married Cornelia Elizabeth Betty Allstan, daughter of
Llewellen Jackson Allstan and Martha Matilda Dunbar of Milestown. The family moved
to Washington, D.C. by 1895 where Betty
died. After 1900 Demetrius moved to Nashville, Tenn. to live with his son and died there
on March 12, 1904. Both he and Betty are
buried at Sacred Heart RCC in Bushwood.
I have just received the sad intelligence of

the death of as brave a Confederate soldier as
ever battled for the principle he conceived to
be right and just.
He was a man who inspired you to a sense
of duty, and made you feel that to know him
was indeed a privilege and an honorI well
recall when he came to us during the fights
around Richmond, a mere boy, only in his
seventeenth year, but a man in experience
In August [1863] he and other Marylanders
were transferred to the Maryland Line. Mr.
Coode, as we called him, did not report to the
Maryland Line, but went with Mosbys command, remaining there until the curtain fell
on the Army of Northern Virginia
I shall always remember the gallant soldier
until death shall summon me to that great
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camping ground, where our illustrious dead

are silently bivouacking, awaiting the final
assembly where we shall see each other face
to face. H. H. Matthews, Breatheds Battery,
Confederate Soldiers Home. (Baltimore
American, March 21, 1904).
Christopher Ireland Dorsey Costigan, born
Sep. 5, 1840, was the only son of Sylvester
John Costigan and Susanna Reeder Dorsey.
He left his studies at Georgetown College and
joined the Confederate Army in May 1861.
On Nov. 1, 1862 he was shot in the knee at
Uniontown, Loudoun Co., Va. and died from
the effects of amputation on Nov. 10, 1862.
The night before he was shot, he told Sergeant Stirling Murray, a fellow soldier, that
he was not afraid of death but only regretted
the grief it would cause his mother. Stirling
wrote:
I took Cosh in my arms and carried him
as far as I was able, out of the line of shot,
he being in great pain from his shattered leg
which hung helplessly downWe were given
a blanket and helped to bear him to a house
nearby where the surgeons wereI was
forced to leave, never to see him more..
Mary E. Plaster, a nurse, wrote that Costigan told her he was resigned to die and sent
his love to all at home, and to tell them that he
died like a man.
Unfortunately, Sylvester Costigan arrived
after his sons death but brought his body
home to Summerseat [Oakville] where he is
buried.
To be continued.
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Wanderings
of an Aimless Mind
The New
Beginning
By Shelby Opperman
Contributing Writer
I feel like I have somehow
missed a month already for
2016. Its not that January 2016
didnt happen, in fact it was
very busy with good and bad
events. It just seems that February might be the real beginning of this year for me. Is this
when we ask for a do over? I
think that I will. My life, in a
few ways, will be very different
now, and only I can create the
year that I want it to be. That is
all any of us can do. No one can
change us, we have to be open
to receiving new and exciting
invitations to this one time, one
shot at, gift of life.
The preciousness and unpredictability of life will hit close
to home this next week as my
husband and I say goodbye to
a treasured friend and church
member, Clare Whitbeck, who
many of you have probably
known through county events
or as a friend. Clare was someone who didnt just sit by and
see what would happen for her,
Clare made things happen in
both local politics, as an advocate for the aging, and as an active advocate on how to protect
and save our local resources.
Her clear-eyed wisdom and
words from the heart will be
missed.
Another kind woman who
will be missed will be my son
Ryans fianc, Kathys, mother,
Shirley Murphy. What a sweet
soul. She worked hard her
whole life without complaint at
one of the hardest jobs, I think,
most of it as a beloved waitress
at Dennys in Alexandria. She
raised six children with love
and a kind disposition. I only
had the pleasure of knowing
Shirley for the last nearly four
years, but always felt calmed
in her presence. Her children,
grandchildren, and friends are
heart-broken. A true angel in
every sense of the word.
We will keep all of our wonderful memories of Tidbit and
later in the year, possibly Easter, we will do our own little
family gathering and scattering
of ashes ceremony under the
stone dog. Thank you again for
all of your letters, emails, and
kind words. And eventually, we
will give our love and attention
to a new rescue dog who will

become just as important to us
as Tidbit was.
I believe I am healing well
from the surgery, even though
there are times I wonder about
certain pangs or pains. The
staples and stitches come out
next Tuesday. Again thank you
for all the well wishes. I know
there are lots of people at any
given moment going through
all types of pain and surgeries.
So, what will 2016 bring for
me that will be different and exciting? I am hoping to bring the
creation of art back into my life.
I did complete a painting for
The North End Gallery Invitational Sweetheart of a Show
which opens this First Friday in
Leonardtown. I almost got the
second painting complete, but
will still finish it soon. I really
wasnt sure I could paint anymore and am very thankful to
North End for inviting me to
participate again this year. It
gave me the confidence to start
painting for the love of it once
more. I also want to add more
funky creations to Keepin It
Local in Morganza, and to my
booth at The Tobacco Basket
Barn in Hughesville. I have
been letting everything slip by
terribly in those areas because
of the problems with my leg,
arthritis, and gastrointestinal
issues. But, hopefully, now
that the leg, and soon to be better gastrointestinal issues are
clearing up, I can again stand,
walk more, and complete lots
of overdue projects. I have even
been asked to give a presentation at The Mattawoman Creek
Art Center in Smallwood State
Park in Marbury, MD (Charles
County) on The Art of Framing on April 23rd. So, yes,
2016 is looking bright. A time
for completion and new beginnings. I wish all that for you
too; projects will be completed,
friendships renewed and/or
cared for and maintained, and
health will be excellent. Do
over time!
To each new years grand
adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or
ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@
yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Ziva
My name is Ziva. I was born in April of 2013. Feral Cat Rescue took me and my two babies into their
foster system. We all found homes but recently my
adopter had to move and could not take me with her.
I am a super friendly, big beautiful cat and I love to
be petted! I really like attention. I also have a strange
meow; sometimes my voice sounds funny if Im
nervous or excited. I have been around dogs and I
lived with another cat. I am fully vetted and cannot
wait to find a home of my own. I will try to be at
the California Petco adoption events on Saturdays
and Sundays. Would you come see how wonderful
and beautiful I am? If you like me, then you could
foster to adopt me. You can fill out an application at
either at the Petco event or at www.feralcatrescuemd.
organd then email the application to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. I would love you forever.
Yours, Ziva
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