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County Times
Thursday, April 7, 2016
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Thursday,April 14, 2016
MedStar Emergency
Department Feeling The Strain
Doctor Shortage Pushes More
Emergency Room Visits
IN CRIME
Cops Seek Gun
Store Burglar
IN LOCAL
County Correcting
Communications Flaw
IN LOCAL
Leonardtown Council
Looking For New Home
Photo by Frank Marquart
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IN LOCAL
“It was April 1st but to me the
April Fool’s joke was on him.”
- Mark Hancock, Loveville gun
store owner, on a suspect’s failed
firearms theft attempt.
Fiesta Café’s Seven-Year
Anniversary Celebration
pg. 7
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Local News
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Obituaries
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Visit South County
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Letters
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Feature
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Education
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Community
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Library Calendar
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Community Calendar
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Church Directory
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Games
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Entertainment
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Classifieds
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Business Directory
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Contributing Writers
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Craft Tip of The Week
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pg. 15
Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra
and Choir Receives Donation from
Leonardtown Businesses
pg. 17
MedStar Emergency Department Feeling The Strain
Impacting Future
Generations of CSM Students
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Top Navy officials and development
managers working on unmanned aerial
systems (UAS) say that as advanced as
the technology is for war-fighters it still
needs much improvement, with an emphasis on individual personnel involved
in operations someday having individual access to those drones.
They discussed the future of UAS
military applications, currently under
development at Patuxent River Naval
Air Station, at a forum sponsored by
The Patuxent Partnership at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Rear Adm. Mark Darrah, head of the
Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons office, said that unmanned air vehicles take much of the guess work out
of operations like carrier and runway
landings but it still had to be smarter,
especially since they needed to be able
to refuel while still flying.
“It just does what it’s told to do,”
Darrah told the attendees. “But at some
point we’re going to have to teach it…
just because if it doesn’t joust [mid-air
refuel] it’s going to run out of gas and
go down in blue water.
“But it hits the flight deck on the
same spot every time.”
Aside from the advancing technical issues with UAS, Darrah said the
human element working on them was
equally important.
One of the biggest issues with the
workforce at NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) was that once work
was done on one UAS project personnel often were not shifted efficiently to
another project.
“We haven’t figured out how to have
agile staffing,” Darrah said.
As the navy and air-force are focusing presently on larger “exquisite” UAS
aircraft like the flying wing X47-B and
the Fire Scout helicopter, Darrah said,
the future demand was likely to focus
on much smaller, even hand-launched
UAS that provided surveillance and
battlefield information on a tactical
level.
Darrah said that such UAS were now
on the front lines of battling terrorism.
“Small UAS are doing the real targeting of real bad people all over the
world,” Darrah said.
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Hope For Strong Crab
Season Increases
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The state’s latest Chesapeake Bay
dredge survey that forecasts the hard
crab population has good news: the
population of crabs throughout the watershed has increased 35 percent over
last year.
The survey, conducted during the
winter months by the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR), estimates
that the crab population sits at around
553 million.
“Due to a milder winter, favorable
currents and tides, and wise bay-wide
management measures, the Maryland
crab population continues to rebound
and strengthen,” said Dave Blazer,
DNR Fisheries Service director. “With
an increase in abundance and steady recruitment, we fully anticipate a robust
crab season this year.”
State officials said that improvements
in the crab population were across all
age groups of the species; the spawning-age female stock nearly doubled
from 101 million last year to 194 million this year.
The male stock of crabs more than
doubled, according to the survey, from
44 million to 91 million.
This is the second highest level of the
male portion of the species since 1995,
DNR officials stated.
Despite the good news, not all of the
survey’s results were positive.
The number of spawning age females
still remains below the target of 215
million; the population is still above the
minimum threshold, though, according
to the state.
The survey reports the abundance of
juvenile crabs also increased slightly
from 269 million from last year to 271
million.
Conservation officials said that a relaxation on the limits for harvesting female crabs might be in order this season
because of the increase in the population but they also signaled that they will
likely remain cautious.
“Our experts will now discuss the
survey results with our internal and
external stakeholders,” Blazer said.
“Any modest adjustments to the current regulations, be it season length or
bushel limit, will be considered only after the department receives input from
all parties.”
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Town Council Wants New Home
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The Leonardtown Town Council voted
Monday to put forth an ordinance that
would allow town leaders to buy an office building on Washington Street to
make way for a new town hall.
The vote was unanimous and now
the town council only waits for a public
hearing on the ordinance before making
their final decision.
The property the council wants to purchase, the Candela Building, is connected to the former PNC Bank Building on
the town square and as part of the renovations it would be separated internally
from the former bank offices.
Mayor Dan Burris said that the move
would allow the town to finally have a
town hall of its own.
Currently housed in the Proffitt building across from the county court house,
the town owns the third-floor space
where offices are kept, while the first
floor meeting space is actually rented out
from the land lord, Mayor Burris said.
By moving out and renting the space
left by the town offices, the town would
actually stand to gain, he said.
“It will actually be a positive cash flow
for the town,” said Burris.
Council Member Leslie Roberts
praised the initiative to try and get town
offices a new home, especially one that is
much closer to the town square.
“It’s always been a long term goal to
have our own town offices,” Roberts
said.
The cost to the town for the use of the
office building is set at about $525,000.
The new offices would allow the town
to expand its ability to serve residents,
Council Member Tom Combs said.
“It’s got the size for the future,” he
said. “I think it’s a heck of a deal.”
operations center over the weekend the texting ability was no longer available for a time
when the county’s emergency operations
moved to their backup site.
Kelly said that while the county’s voice
paging system and radio system were under
its control, the text paging was not, relying instead on the Internet to ensure transmission.
When the power unit was being replaced
— it had been in service for about 16 years
without change — the voice pagers went
down once on Friday for 30 minutes and
twice again for 15 minutes on Saturday,
Kelly said.
The text pagers were down for almost the
entire day on Saturday, though.
“At no time did we lose radio communica-
tions,” Kelly said. “But our first responders
are becoming increasingly dependent on text
paging.”
The demand for that particular capability
was so great, Kelly said, that the county’s fire
chief Dennis Brady, of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, met with county officials Monday night after the weekend communications problems and called for a more
robust text paging system.
Kelly explained that while the emergency
operations center could move to its back up
bunker, the text paging system was not supported in that move, leaving it deactivated
for a time.
“It’s a capability that was never established at the back up bunker,” Kelly said. “It
now has a higher priority. We have a plan and
in a few weeks this particular issue will no
longer be an issue.”
Commissioner John O’Connor said Tuesday during the regular county government
meeting that he had received several communications about concerns over the incident.
“The redundant system did not do its job,”
O’Connor said. “We’re trying to find out
what the root cause was… but technology
does fail and people need to be trained to do
it the old school way.”
O’Connor said using traditional telephones was one of the methods he was referring to.
Generator Replacement Reveals
County Communications Flaw
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
County fire personnel have called for
better text communication ability after a
planned power shutdown of the county’s
emergency operation center over the weekend led to their text pagers being shutdown,
The County Times has learned.
Most first responders in either the fire or
rescue services receive alerts through voice
pagers but are increasingly relying more on
text paging services, said Bob Kelly, emergency services and information technology
director.
When personnel from his department replaced the power source for the emergency
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Fiesta Café’s Seven-Year
Anniversary Celebration
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Fiesta Café will be celebrating seven years of business next
Wednesday with discounts, a special menu item, and what Owner
Temo Amezcua said will be a
surprise.
According Amezcua, Fiesta Café
opened in Feb. 2009 and was his
first restaurant. He said had been
working as a waiter for about seven
years at a restaurant in Lexington
Park, but always had a dream to
open his own. So he moved to Me-
chanicsville and made his dream
come true.
“It’s been a great experience,”
said Amezcua. “It’s a challenge and
a learning experience and I have a
lot of gratitude to the customers
that have come for all these years.”
On Wednesday, April 20 they
will celebrate their seven years
with $1 off all alcohol, a special platter as a menu item, and a
surprise.
“We invite everybody to join the
celebration,” said Amezcua.
The celebration will take place
their entire business day from 11
a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fiesta Café is located at 28255
Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call
301-884-9730, visit their website
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receive great food and beverage specials
during the entire game including half price
wings for each Capitals Goal and tons of
giveaways all evening.
No reservations are required. For more
information visit www.calvertchamber.org
or contact the Calvert County Chamber of
Commerce at 410-535-2577.
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce is the Voice for Business in Calvert
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Press Release
Commissioners
Address Issue
of Pay Inequity
In 1963 the Equal Pay Act addressed wage differences
based on gender. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 further strengthened laws for gender equality. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County recognized Equal Pay Day at their
weekly business meeting in Leonardtown. Equal Pay Day
was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in
1996 to illustrate the gap between men’s and women’s wages.
“According to statistics released by the US Census Bureau,
year-round, full time, working women in 2014 earned only
79% of the earnings of year-round, full-time, working men,”
said Commissioner Todd Morgan (4th District). “Fair pay
strengthens the security of families today while enhancing
the American economy.” In proclaiming Equal Pay Day
the commissioners renewed their commitment to end wage
discrimination and celebrate the strength and vibrancy that
women add to the economy. Photos from the ceremony can
be found on the county’s photo page at http://www.flickr.
com/photos/stmaryscountygovernment/sets/.
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Photos Provided by Fiesta Café
A mural from inside the restaurant.
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and Chamber member “Brick Wood
Fired Bistro” are presenting a Washington
Capitals Playoff Viewing Party as the Caps
take on their arch rival the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The viewing party is open to all Calvert
Chamber members and non -members.
The viewing party is Wednesday, April 20,
2016, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Brick Wood
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• April 28, 2016 10:00 a.m. Absentee
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• May 4, 2016 10:00 a.m. Provisional
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Park, MD 20653 (old carver elementary
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Recommended Budget Citizens wishing
to comment are required to sign in before the hearing begins. Comments will
be limited to three minutes per person
and five minutes for those representing
a group. MORE St. Mary’s County Government will be responsive and accountable to the county’s citizens; provide high
quality, cost effective and efficient services; preserve the county’s environment,
heritage and rural character and foster opportunities for present and future generations Written comments can be submitted
at the hearing or mailed to: Commissioners of St. Mary’s County 41770 Baldridge
Street, Chesapeake Building P.O. Box 653
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650 Email:
csmc@stmarysmd.com Comments must
be received by April 29, 2016 for consideration during budget work sessions
scheduled for May 3 and 10. The commissioners are scheduled to approve the
FY2017 Budget on May 17, 2016. The
Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year
2017 can be found on the County’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/finance.
Copies are also available for viewing at
all three St. Mary’s County Libraries in
Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park. The document is also available
for viewing at the St. Mary’s County Public Information Office, inside the Chesapeake Building on the Governmental
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The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County will hold public hearings to present information regarding the Recommended
FY2017 Operating and Capital Budget.
The hearings will also address proposed
increases in the Emergency Services Tax
and Solid Waste and Recycling Fee. A
hearing will also be held on the Constant
Yield Tax Rate. The hearings will take
place on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the
Chopticon High School auditorium, located at 25390 Colton Point Road, Morganza, Maryland. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
with the proceedings beginning promptly
at 6:30 p.m. The commissioners encourage members of the public to attend and
participate. Reasonable accommodations
for persons with disabilities should be
requested by contacting the Public Information Office at 301-475-4200, extension
*1342. The hearings will be televised live
on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95
(SMCG TV 95) and taped for rebroadcast.
Log on to http://www.co.saint-marys.
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will also be streamed live on the county’s
website at www.stmarysmd.com/broadcast.asp Click on the “Live” link at the
top of the page (note: live streaming is
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Commissioners
Encourage Citizens
to Visit Their
Library in April
St. Mary’s County has three public
library branches which have an annual
circulation of 1.4 million items, the 4th
highest circulation rate in the state. The
Commissioners of St. Mary’s County
took time to acknowledge those and
other statistics during a proclamation
ceremony for Visit Your Library Month
at the weekly business meeting.
Library staff was lauded for its proactive approach to bringing library services to the community with its WOW! Van
and increasing service to youth through
its new ‘Kids Cards’ for fee-free lending
of materials.
“There are 81,000 library card holders
and every day more than 2,000 persons
walk into their library to find a good
book, magazine or newspapers, use
computers, access the Internet, attend
a computer class or program, or obtain
information,” said Commissioner Todd
Morgan (4th District). “Online resources
available 24/7 include downloadable eB-
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ooks, magazines, movies, TV shows and
music, databases, learning programs
and homework help.”
St. Mary’s County Library director
Michael Blackwell announced the start
of an automatic renewal program for all
eligible library items to help customers
avoid fines and fees. The Library has
also forged partnerships with St. Mary’s
County Public Schools and the Charlotte
Hall Veterans Home to promote lifelong learning at all ages.
In proclaiming April Visit Your Library Month commissioners urge all
county citizens to get a library card and
to visit their library often to learn, discover and relax.
Photos from the ceremony can be
found on the county’s photo page at
h t t p: // w w w. f l i c k r. c o m / p h o t o s /
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County sheriff’s office detectives are
on the hunt for a suspect in the burglary
of the Accurate Guns And Ammo store in
Loveville the first of the month.
Deputies say that about 2:40 a.m. they
were called to the shop by an automated
alarm signal on Point Lookout Road and
found, through surveillance footage,
that a single, light-colored vehicle drove
into the parking lot and backed up to the
entrance.
The suspect, who was masked, shattered the front door glass and gained
entry.
Police said the suspect was likely interested in stealing firearms from the business but instead quickly left the scene
without taking any items.
Mark Hancock, owner of the gun shop
as well as Hancock Refrigeration and
Heating next door, said he also believed
the suspect was intent on stealing firearms but met with several surprises that
stymied his efforts.
“He was startled when the light came
on and he didn’t find any guns in the
case,” Hancock said, noting that it is his
policy to have the firearms in the shop
safely locked away by the close of business. “It was April 1 but to me the April
Fool’s joke was on him.”
Hancock also said he believed that the
suspect had observed his business before
trying to burglarize it; the suspect believed the guns would still be out in the
Screenshot of the suspect taken from
security footage.
case and wore a mask designed to foil the
surveillance cameras in the shop.
“It doesn’t bother me too much because
nothing was taken, there aren’t any illegal
guns on the streets,” Hancock said. “The
cops just missed him by minutes.”
Police described the suspect as wearing
a black face mask, sweatshirt and a red or
orange shirt underneath as well as black
pants.
Police said the car used was likely a
Toyota sedan with a sunroof built between 2011 and 2014.
Anyone with information about the
burglary is asked to call Det. David Alexander at 301-475-4200 at extension
1954 or via e-mail at DavidAlexander@
stmarysmd.com.
VICE/NARCOTICS
ARRESTS
Heather Christine Hayes (Age 28 of
Mechanicsville) was indicted and subsequently arrested for “Distribution of Adderall” and “Distribution of Alprazolam”,
both controlled prescription medications.
St. Mary’s County Vice/Narcotics detectives identified Torrance Lamar Kelly
(Age 26 of Windsor Mill, MD) as a distributor of Heroin. A search and seizure
warrant was obtained and executed, and
Suspect Kelly was found to be in possession of heroin and cocaine. He was also
found to be in possession of marijuana,
which he received a civil citation. He was
arrested, and additional charges are pending a review with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
Brian Oneil Hicks (Age 33 of Newburg,
MD) was indicted, arrested and charged
with numerous counts of firearm violations, conspiracy to distribute cocaine
Hayes
Kelly
and cocaine distribution.
Ebony Sherrell Tana Everette (Age 29
of Lexington Park) was identified by detectives as a distributor of cocaine. She
was charged with “Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine” and “Distribution of
Cocaine.”
Gregory Trmyne Shingles aka “69”
(Age 30 of Mechanicsville, MD) was
identified as a distributor of cocaine in
“King Kennedy” area of Mechanicsville.
A Search warrant was obtained for his
person, and a quantity of “Crack” cocaine
was recovered. He was arrested, and additional charges are pending a review
with State’s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.
Inquiries should be directed to Captain
Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/
Narcotics, 301-475-4200, ext. *1918.
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Eugene James Guy
George Archie Farrell,
68 of Charlotte Hall, MD,
passed away on April 3,
2016 at MedStar St. Mary’s
Hospital in Leonardtown,
MD. George was born in
Mechanicsville, MD on October 26, 1947 to the late Archie Gwynn Farrell and the Late Catherine
Virginia Herbert Farrell.
George had a passion for a large variety
of things in his life. He always loved being
outdoors, when he wasn’t working you could
usually find him at Maryland International
Speedway (MIR), Deer hunting, or playing pool with the local pool league. George
loved to visit the daycare that his daughter
owns; he made daily visits and became papa
George to the daycare kids. George loved
his family more than words could ever express, he lived for his family. Later in life
you could find George and his wife (Gail)
at the local ADF fulfilling their passion for
Bingo. George was also known to frequent
the Wawa right outside of his home in Charlotte Hall; he loved it so much that he called
it his office. He spent almost every morning
there drinking his coffee and catching up
with old friends.
In addition to his parents, George was
predeceased by his son, George Robert Farrell; sisters, Bertha Ann Wathen and Alice
Lucille Farrell. He is survived by his loving
wife, Janice Gail Buckler Farrell; daughter,
Brenda Lee Lacey (Dale Lacey); brother,
Charles David Farrell; sister, Agnes Rebecca Stone; grandchildren, Christine Marie Quade (Brian Quade), Brittney Marie
Lacey, James Martin Farrell, Dale Michael
Lacey, Jr; great-grandchildren, Dillon James
Lumpkins and Brian Dennis Quade, Jr.
Family will receive friends for George’s
Life Celebration Visitation on Friday, April
8, 2016 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm
with Prayers at 7:00 pm at Brinsfield-Echols
Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch
Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 9, 2016
at 10:00am at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral
Home, P.A. in Charlotte Hall, MD with
Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment
will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens,
26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown,
MD 20650.
Pallbearers will be: Michael R. Buckler,
David W. Shotwell, Jr, Larry Copsey, Leo
Bean, Brian D. Quade, Sr., and James R.
Anderson, Jr.
Eugene James Guy, 93, of California,
MD, passed away on April
1, 2016 at the home of his
granddaughter
Audrey
Maxwell of Lusby, MD.
Born December 16, 1922
In Rochester, MN, he was
the son of the late Raymond
Howard Guy and Elizabeth
Harriet Betlach.
Eugene graduated from Rochester High
School, Rochester, MN on June 6, 1940.
On February 2, 1943 he was inducted into
the U.S. Army and was given an honorable
discharge on November 15, 1945, after serving in combat operations in Italy. On May
22, 1948 he married his wife of 65 years,
Violet Orrie Guy, who passed away on July
22, 2013, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church
in Minneapolis, MN. They had two children, Jeffrey Jon and Julie Elizabeth. On
March 19, 1953 he received his Master of
Science Degree in BIO-Chemistry from the
University of Minnesota. On July 11, 1955
he received his P.H.D in Bio-Chemistry
from the University of Minnesota. In June
1964 he became a research chemist for the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in
Washington D.C. He retired from USDA in
October 1985.
Eugene was a loving and devoted son,
brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. Eugene is
survived by his sister, Corinne MaCallister,
of Neenah, WI, children, Jeffrey Jon Guy of
Lehigh Acres, FL and Julie Elizabeth Thur
of California, MD, eight grand children,
twenty two great grand, and one great-great
grandchild.
A Graveside Service will be held at St
John’s Cemetery, Hollywood at 10:00 AM
on April 6, 2016.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Hospice,
P.O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
George Archie Farrell
6, 1935 in Gastonia, NC to Farrell Wood
Sain and Gladys Smith Sain both of Gastonia, NC. The name changed in WWII to
Saine. He received an honorable Discharge
from the National Guard of District of Columbia in March 1954. He was a marksman
and sharpshooter. He proudly earned his
GED in 1957 while in the Army and was
honorably discharged in 1962. After the
Army, Charlie was a Bakery Salesman for
Continental Bakery and Wonder Bread. He
was a member of Bakery & Sales Drivers’
Local Union #33. In later years, he was a
builder of several homes in St. Mary’s and
Calvert Counties.
Charlie was an avid reader; authors he
loved: Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Nelson
DeMille, Ed McBain, and Michael Connelly. He also loved mystery and historical
books. He loved to watch Bill O’Reilly and
Fox News. Of course, he watched the other
side to keep a balanced perspective of the
news. He enjoyed the Washington Times
with his coffee and donut every morning. He
also loved reading The Wall Street Journal.
He was challenged Sudoku, the harder, the
better.
Charlie loved to Golf on Monday mornings at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course when
the weather was good. He was always looking for that prefect game. He was a die-hard
Redskins fan for many years and enjoyed
attending the game in his younger days. He
loved NASCAR and avidly follows Joe Gibson Racing. In his retirement, Charlie made
a point to do one thing every day to feel like
he accomplished something.
Charlie is survived by Patricia Frank,
loyal and devoted friend for twenty years;
son, Chuck Saine and wife, Kelly Saine,
of MD; daughter, Sue and husband, Chuck
Tucker, of PA; grandsons, Drew Saine, of
PA and Scott Saine, of MD; sister, Millie and
Husband, Scott Markwood, of VA; ex-wife,
Joyce Saine, of FL; cousins, Julia Ann Jensen, of VA, Bobby Wine, of NC, and Johnny
Wine, of SC; nephews, Jim Markwood, of
MD and Steve Markwood, of VA.
Charlie was pre-deceased by his dad,
Fairell Wood Saine (1954), his mother,
Gladys Smith Saine (1938), and sister, Barbara Ann Holstein (1964).
Family will receive friends for Charlie’s
Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 5, 2016
from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with prayers at 7:00
p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955
Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20690.
Interment will be at a later date at Maryland
Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.
In memory of Charlie, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s,
P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and
Second District Fire and Rescue Squad, Post
Office Box 1, Valley Lee, MD.
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We Are Not Your Enemy
Religious freedom is the new Jim
Crow. In the wake of new anti LGBT legislation that has passed in North Carolina, the law that was smartly vetoed by
the governor of Georgia (RIP), and the
new law that is making its way through
the Mississippi state house, it seems as
if there are all too many individuals who
are operating without a shred of common
sense. One of the hallmarks of the North
Carolina bill is that it bans transgender
folks from entering the bathroom of the
sex with which they identify. The reasoning behind this decision is to protect
the women and children from potential
sexual predators who would dress up like
a transgender person in order to commit
some illegal and inappropriate action.
This same bill also makes it illegal for
individual cities or towns to create antidiscrimination laws on their own, reserving that right for the state level legislature alone. That seems slightly tyrannical (I’m being generous).
Following the Supreme Court decision
last June that legalized gay marriage
across our nation (more recently they’ve
deemed it unconstitutional to ban LGBT
couples from adopting) it seems as if the
furor has never been more intense to find
some way to protect those with religious
beliefs from the big bag movement of
tolerance and acceptance. We need to
protect the people who think being gay
is a sin from being forced to participate,
in any capacity, in a gay wedding. We
need to make sure that court clerks aren’t
forced to put their name on a marriage
license they don’t believe in. We need to
make sure that everyone will be saved
from the horrible gay agenda that is
sweeping the nation, the sole purpose of
which is to rob people of their God given
rights and freedoms in order to further
its own cause. Pause here to reflect. If
that doesn’t sound ridiculous perhaps
there is a bigger problem at hand.
The true dilemma we have here is not
whether or not you believe gays to be sinners. It is not having to fear being forced
to make a gay cake for a gay wedding.
And, it is most definitely not having to
wonder about what is going down in the
bathroom other than a toilet flush. What
we are dealing with is, instead, the oxymoron of language. Words are peculiar
things in that they both allow us to communicate and to severely misinterpret
their meaning. It doesn’t matter what
you believe the Bible says, or what you
think your particular God may or may
not like because let’s face it, we can’t get
a definitive answer from Him or Her on
anything, at least not to my knowledge.
And words, themselves, are part of the
problem as well.
We live in a culture, currently, where
things are abbreviated to smaller-thansound-bite level. No one takes the time
to fully explain what they mean, and as
a result words which shouldn’t be associated with a certain meaning are, unfortunately. We say “liberal” or “conservative”
like they are curse words because they
have been so manipulated by society and
the media. The media mirrors what the
public does. It takes what we do, what we
show interest in, amplifies it, and feeds
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF MARY
ELIZABETH
MILBURN
FOR
CHANGE OF NAME TO MARY
ELIZZABETH SPICER-BARNES
In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s
County, Maryland
Case No.: 18-C-15-00642
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she
seeks to change her name from Mary
Elizabeth Milburn to Mary Elizzabeth
Spicer-Barnes. The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following
reason:
Got married in 1987 and marriage
only lasted 90 days.
Any person may file an objection to
the Petition on or before the 24th day
of March, 2016. The objection must be
supported by an affidavit and served
upon the Petitioner in accordance with
Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an
objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.
A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least
fifteen (15) days before the deadline to
file an objection.
JOAN W. WILLIAMS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for
St. Mary’s County Maryland
03-03-16
it back to use in portions large enough
to make us obese. Our minds have been
so consumed by things that don’t have
any substance that we lose sight of the
fact that we are committing a grave error
unto ourselves.
LGBT people are not the enemy. We do
not want you to make our cake, take our
pictures, or rent us your venue if you are
not supportive of our decision to get married. Just as there are people who might
prefer to spend their money at one business over another due to poor customer
service so, too, do we not want to give up
our hard earned dollars to someone who
is against us as humans. Unless someone
refuses service in such a fashion that it
becomes overtly hateful and could be
considered borderline discriminatory or
a hate crime, their words are protected
by freedom of speech. Someone could
tell me they’re not selling me a pack of
cigarettes and what can I do about it? I
could waste time and money suing them
or I can just take myself to the next gas
station and buy a pack there. Problem
solved. True, there are those who may
have fought, or are currently fighting,
to force people to make cakes and rent
venues or otherwise do business with
people they loathe. But those people lack
the same common sense as those who are
creating discriminatory legislation.
Further, I think it’s highly unlikely
that anyone would have to worry about
a transgender person committing some
sort of sex offense when they are trying to use the bathroom. Not only could
that person be uncomfortable entering a
public restroom, no matter which sex it
is for, but it is just as reasonable to believe that when or if they do it’s because
they’ve got to give it a flush. While there
might be some sexual predators out there
who would attempt to guise themselves
I would venture to say that if they tried
they would draw more obvious attention
to than they want. I mean, honestly, how
many times have you stopped to stare at a
transgender or gender queer or even gay
person simply because they look different, dress different, or otherwise break
the bubble of normal with which you are
acquainted? Should we honestly believe
that a sexual predator who is attempting to impersonate a transgender person
would want all of those questioning eyes
upon them?
What we have here is a government
wizard behind whose curtain stands big
money lobbyists attempting to pull the
strings of our nation by whipping a fickle
and often times idiotic public into a frenzy by convincing them that they are about
to lose a right or privilege. Personally, I
don’t care what religion you are, what
you believe in, or what you do in your
spare time. I don’t dislike someone unless they give me a reason. There is simply too much going on in the world, too
many things that I have to worry about
in my day to day life that keep me from
going out of my way to take something
away from another person. All I can do is
sit back and be baffled by the notion that
someone would willingly waste precious
minutes of their lives trying to make a
law about restricting bathroom access,
or to say that it is okay for someone to
refuse service at their business. If I were
that person and I reached my deathbed I
would hope that as a decent and respectable human being I would look back and
regret not spending that time with my
family. Or perhaps even attempting to
solve the problem of poverty and hunger
in our nation. Or hey, there’s this whole
thing going on with lead in the water in
Michigan somewhere that might deserve
a look. Or a whole host of other issues
that would work for the betterment of everybody and not just the betterment of a
select few.
Brandon Russell
Leonardtown, MD
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Local Emergency Room “Overutilized”
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The county’s only emergency room at
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is continually festooned with patients who either come in without a truly
dire need or do not have access to their
own primary care physician and hospital
staff are feeling the pressure.
In speaking privately with nurses and
doctors at the hospital they report an often chaotic environment where patients
have to wait on stretchers in hallways
before they can get a room and even
longer waits to be admitted in a private
room in one of the hospitals upper levels
for longer term treatment.
They speak of the situation lasting not
weeks or months but for at least the past
years.
Hospital officials and county health
specialists say that the sole emergency
department here has been the victim of
several difficult circumstances, not the
least of which has been a severe lack of
primary care physicians who should be
handling many of the medical conditions
that are showing up in the emergency
department.
“We have shortages in primary care
and we do have significant access-tocare problems,” said County Health Office Meena Brewster. “It’s one of the biggest health care issues in the county.
“We’ve known that the use of our
emergency department is high…
our emergency department is being
overutilized.”
The lack of enough primary care physicians here is a function of a growing
nation-wide shortage and the fact that
the county lacks amenities that attract
such physicians, she said.
Doctors tend to set up their practices close to the medical school where
they got their training or in urban areas, Brewster said, neither of which St.
Mary’s has.
Also there is no residency program
currently at the local hospital for training of physicians once they graduate
from a medical school.
The hospital only brings in resident
physicians from other programs, she
said, for a limited time and not the full
three years usually incumbent for a
residency.
“If we had a residency program that
would go a long way to solving our primary care problem,” Brewster told The
County Times.
The county and the hospital have partnered on several initiatives to ameliorate
the problem including the Health Entreprise Zone, a state funded program that
helps deliver preventive screening care
to disadvantaged and underserved communities like Lexington Park and Callaway and provides transportation to doctors visits.
But there are still components that
are lacking, Brewster said, such as an
Area Health Education Center (AHEC),
a state-wide, University of Maryland
program that seeks to groom healthcare
professionals in communities who will
go back and work in their hometowns.
These AHECs also help to educate the
community on preventing health issues.
A regional program exists in every part of Maryland, except Southern
“We have just
initiated a master
plan to meet
the growing needs
over the next
five to 10 years.”
Maryland, Brewster said.
“That’s also an important component
to addressing our primary care needs,”
Brewster said, adding that the university
system wants to establish one here but
the application process is extensive and
the county must also seek federal funding to make it happen.
Last year the hospital presented a
transformation plan to the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
that detailed just how severe the shortage of primary care professionals here
is.
They cited a 2012 Med Chit study
that reported an 86.2 percent physician
shortage in Southern Maryland that was
projected to increase to a 93.1 percent
shortage by 2015 because of the rapid
population growth rate in St. Mary’s
County.
According to the hospital’s report, as
of last year there was one primary care
physician for every 2,725 residents compared to one doctor for every 1,045 in
the best performing counties.
The average ratio in Maryland is 1,131
residents to a single primary care doctor,
according to the report.
Dr. Stephen T. Michaels, MedStar
St. Mary’s Chief Medical Officer, said
the emergency department was indeed
stressed but over the past several years
the number of patients coming into that
portion of the facility has actually decreased somewhat.
“There’s no question that the utilization numbers… speak to the fact that
we don’t have enough primary care doctors,” Michaels said. “But we’re seeing
sicker people coming into the emergency room and leads us to believe that we
may be getting some traction with these
other programs.”
The hospital has expanded its primary
care options in places like Charlotte Hall
and it is partnering with Baden Medical
Services and Walden Sierra to provide
more primary and mental health care
needs.
Aside from constantly searching for
more physicians the hospital is planning
to expand its building space to accommodate more beds for patients as well as
apartment space to house some visiting
physicians.
“We have just initiated a master plan
to meet the growing needs over the next
five to 10 years,” Michaels said. “We are
moving the needle on this. It’s a slow but
steady process.”
But the physician shortage remains
perhaps the most pressing need.
“We could easily absorb another 10
primary care providers here and it would
still not meet our needs,” Michaels said.
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Brad, Linda Gottfried Announce
$110,000 Impact Legacy Gift
College of Southern Maryland President
Dr. Brad Gottfried and his wife, Linda,
have a passion for education that they want
to carry forward to future generations. Although the Gottfrieds invest in both an annual and an endowed scholarship fund at
CSM every year, they want to ensure their
financial support not only provides scholarships for current students but also impacts
generations of students that they will never
meet.
Their aspirations are being realized by
making a leadership gift of $110,000 in
cash and a deferred gift to the CSM Foundation as part of its $10 million “Make An
Impact Campaign.” Of their gift, $10,000
is directed to their annual scholarship with
the remainder to be directed to the Bradley and Linda Gottfried Endowment Fund
as part of their Living Trust to the CSM
Foundation.
In creating opportunities for students
that will reach far beyond their lifetimes,
Linda Gottfried in quoting the Greek proverb of “A society grows great when men
plant trees whose shade they know they
shall never sit in,” said, “That’s what we are
doing. We’re planting a tree (whose shade
we’re never going to sit in) but somebody
will, and they’ll benefit from the scholarship money and go on to do great things.
It’s a gift that keeps giving.”
Previously, Brad and Linda Gottfried
have established Against All Odds annual
and endowed scholarships at CSM to support students who are overcoming personal
challenges, followed by their establishing
an art scholarship to help art majors with
tuition and supplies for their myriad of
projects.
“As president of this college for 10 years,
I’m out in the community regularly. I know
the students. I know what their dreams and
aspirations are and I know so many of them
just are not able to get an education,” said
Brad Gottfried. “So for Linda and me, it’s
giving back to the community. It’s helping
individuals who really want an education
to be able to afford an education. You can’t
take your money with you, so it makes perfect sense for us to leave a legacy for the
college and for the community.”
Both are success stories of community
colleges, with Linda Gottfried attending
Bergen County Community College in
New Jersey and Brad Gottfried, Montgomery Community College in Pennsylvania.
“I started my college career at my local
community college,” said Brad Gottfried.
“Being associated with colleges for over
40 years, I see so many individuals in the
community who aren’t [in college] because
of personal circumstances. If I can help
any individual to get an education—that
resonates with me, that other individuals
will benefit and get an education that they
would not have been able to otherwise.”
Particularly satisfying for the Gottfrieds
has been the opportunity to connect with
their scholarship recipients during annual
scholarship receptions that bring students
and donors together for an evening. “To
see these students go beyond their hardship
and moving forward, you just want to give
them a hug,” said Brad Gottfried. ”It’s not
just the money, although that’s important,
but it’s their knowing that someone cares
about them, cares about their future, and
they are so grateful. Having someone believe in you, that’s a vote of confidence.”
Linda Gottfried agrees. “As they say,
‘It’s better to give than receive,’ it’s really
true. All you have to do is see [the students]
at the scholarship ceremony and you know
it. That’s the best part about giving. It’s
meeting those students face-to-face, seeing
how this is changing their life,” she said.
“The second greatest moment is graduation, when you go to commencement and
you see somebody that was sitting at the
scholarship table with you and then you
see them graduating. I would pay 10 times
what we give just for that moment.”
In making their leadership gift to CSM,
the Gottfrieds are encouraging the larger
community to also consider the Impact
Campaign as a way to invest today to
transform tomorrow. “What do you want to
be remembered for? What do you want to
leave for future generations? We’re leaving
a legacy that will go on for generations,”
said Brad Gottfried. “We are planning for
the future as well as paying for the hereand-now. Through our current scholarships
we are giving two to four scholarships a
year. The endowment will continue when
we pass and the interest will go to pay for
scholarships, letting us direct our money to
something we both believe in.”
“Even after we are gone it’s as if we’re
still both doing the work, we’re still providing the education, we’re still encouraging
the against all odds students, the arts students. We’re doing something that goes far
beyond this plane,” said Linda Gottfried.
CSM’s Impact Campaign is a transformative three-year outreach and fundraising
effort that will culminate in 2018 with the
college’s 60th anniversary. “Make Your
Impact: Invest Today to Transform Tomorrow” addresses access, affordability and
achievement by ensuring that degree programs and career training are available to
everyone through scholarships, that high
caliber programs, facilities and technology
are accessible, and that strategic partnerships and innovation are created and sustained in the community.
“The public launch of the campaign is
planned for this fall,” said Vice President
of Advancement Michelle Goodwin. “The
CSM Foundation and our employees look
forward to reaching out to alumni, supporters and friends to help keep CSM affordable and accessible and the best value in
higher education, career training and personal enrichment for the people of Southern Maryland.”
As part of the Gottfrieds’ Impact Campaign gift, the Center for Business and
Industry Conference Room 104 and the
Business Building first floor lobby located
on the La Plata Campus will be named in
their honor. For information on the Impact
campaign initiatives, naming opportunities
and more, visit http://IMPACT.csmd.edu or
call the CSM Foundation at 301-934-7649.
Press Release from CSM
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Southern Maryland Youth
Orchestra and Choir
Receives Donation from
Leonardtown Businesses
during Youth Arts First Friday on March 4,
and participating businesses gave a donation or portion of their proceeds back to the
music group. This is the first in what the
Committee hopes will be a series of similar
donations as a part of First Fridays giving
back to the community. Other established
fundraisers include a food drive in November and Pink Friday for Breast Cancer
Awareness in October.
Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra
and Choir (SMYOC) Board members Peter Wilson and Julia Nichols - pictured here
with First Fridays Committee Chair Ellen
Lewis and Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) President Dan Norris and Vice
President Joe Orlando - graciously accepted
a donation from the First Fridays Committee at the April LBA meeting hosted at
North End Gallery this past Friday, April
8. The SMYOC played live music that was
piped through the Leonardtown Square
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Press Release
“Dojo Daytrip” written and illustrated
by Chris Tougas
The six little ninjas from Dojo
Daycare are back for another adventure! The group boards the
minibus for a field trip to a farm
with their Master. Instead of
experiencing the joys of farm life, however, Master becomes embroiled in one
barnyard disaster after another, giving
the mini-ninjas opportunity to flaunt
their mad ninja skills. From kicking down
fences to climbing the scarecrow, letting
out the animals and generally ignoring
their ninja creed, “Always help someone
in need”, they are out of control! Finally,
when Master gets into real danger, they
remember what to do and with ninja
speed, save the Master and put the farm
back to rights. Your kids will enjoy these
two books about little girls and boys having fun and learning to be proper ninjas.
- Ages 3 to 7
- Karen Alvey, Lexington Park Library
“Lumberjanes #01” by Grace Ellis, Noelle Stevenson and Illustrated by Brooke
Allen
This charming and inclusive
graphic novel series focuses on the
adventures of five best friends at an
all-girls summer camp. The girls
earn scout badges and battle supernatural
creatures while trying to have the best summer ever. Available on Hoopla Digital.
- Grade 5 and Up
- Chris Keogler, Charlotte Hall Library
“The Soul of an Octopus” by Sy
Montgomery
A naturalist recounts her relationships with surprisingly emotional and intelligent octopuses,
and the people who care for them.
There’s so much to learn about
these fascinating sea creatures, and the startling amount of things we have in common
with them.
- Adult nonfiction
- Tess Goldwasser, Charlotte Hall Library
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JobSource Workshop: Interview Skills
Lexington Park Library will hold a JobSource Workshop on Interview Skills on
Monday, April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. This
workshop will introduce and answer questions as they relate to interviewing. Discussed will be purpose, preparation, body
language, salary, legal and illegal questions,
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Lexington Park Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Excel 2013 class
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Leonardtown Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Intermediate Excel 2013 class
on Monday, April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will learn intermediate formulas,
work with rows, columns, and worksheets.
Basic Excel skills required. Adult computer
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FAFSA, FERPA, and MPN: Understanding the College Lingo
High-school students are invited to join
AmeriCorp VISTA and St. Mary’s College
of Maryland students to discuss FAFSA,
FERPA, and MPN: Understanding the college lingo. Have you ever looked at the college lingo and wonder if they are speaking a
different language? Tonight at Leonardtown
Public Library local college students will talk
about common college terms and how to use
them to your advantage so when you step
on campus you are ahead of the game. This
is a drop-in program from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on
Thursday, April 28 at Leonardtown Library.
No registration required.
Share the Bounty of St. Mary's County's
Farm Fresh Produce, Vegetables, Flowers,
Baked Goods and More. Visit these and other
farm markets throughout our community.
Go to www.visitstmarysmd.com for a more
complete listing of markets in St. Mary's.
Shop Local, Shop Often!
Home Grown Farm Market
21078 Three Notch Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653
The Home Grown Farm Market is a producer only market aimed at providing fresh presh produce,
flowers, plants, meats, cheeses and baked goods to the Southern Maryland community while
promoting sustainable agriculture.
March 26, 2016 until June 11, 2016 on Saturdays only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 15, 2016 until October 29, 2016 on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
November 5, 2016 until December 17, 2016 on Saturdays only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
California Farmers Market
22801 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619
Farmers market located in the BAE Systems parking lot at the corner of MD Rt. 235 and Rt. 235 and
Town Crown Creek Drive. Featuring home grown produce and fresh flowers. Producer-only market.
Season: April 23, 2016 - November 19, 2016
Hours: Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
North St. Mary’s County Farmers Market
37600 New Market Road • Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
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November: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
www.visitstmarysmd.com or contact the
St. Mary’s County Department of
Economic Development, Agriculture and
Seafood Division at 240-309-4021 to learn more!
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
The 1995-96 Chicago
Bulls have long held the
NBA record with 72 regular season wins. As of last Sunday,
they have company now: the 201516 Golden State Warriors. With one
game remaining on Wednesday night,
we’ll know by the time this piece
reaches print whether Golden State
settled for a tie with the Bulls or rewrote basketball history.
Golden State’s historical assault
didn’t sneak up on anyone. The defending NBA Champions started
the season 24-0, an unbelievable
streak that immediately and naturally
prompted speculation as to whether
these Warriors could surpass the
mark set by those hallowed, Michael
Jordan/Scottie Pippen/Dennis Rodman/Phil Jackson-led Bulls.
As the Warriors have assaulted
the record in recent weeks, just how
to interpret, historically speaking, a
72-or-more-win season has triggered
a passionate debate. Simplistically,
wins are an objective, unemotional
measure of performance. So, with
72 in the “W” column, the Warriors
should be considered the Bulls’ equal;
a 73-win Warriors team would be better. Right? Well…
Yeah, it’s not that easy, not when
human emotion, pride and tangible
differences in eras are involved. To
many, the 2016 Warriors will never
be the equivalent of those 1996 Bulls,
no matter the final win tally. The dissenters, a group that tends to be a little
older and includes aged icons Oscar Robertson and Pippen (who predicted a Bulls sweep of the Warriors
in a seven-game series), offer valid
points. The game was more physical in the nineties. Defensive handchecking was prevalent. The pace
was slower. Big men still dominated
from the post. Players now, arguably,
don’t have the same competitive fire.
These high-flying, three-point shooting, defensively-challenged Warriors
would be roughed up, choked out and,
ultimately, defeated. That’s how the
critique by players and fans of prior
NBA generations goes, anyway.
Are Pippen and Robertson proud,
grumpy former players incapable of
acknowledging the Warriors’ revolutionary style; or, is the criticism accurate? Yes. Wait. No. I mean…
It’s a classic debate between ro-
mantic antiquity and a contemporary
threat. And it should sound familiar,
like the running generational debate
regarding the general difficulty of
youth. For generations, parents have
lamented how life is so much easier
for the “kids these days.” I heard the
same stuff (crap?). Now a father of
nearly 13 years and two times over,
I shamelessly dish the woe-was-me
dribble to my children.
Snow days are a common trigger.
Today, it seems schools are called at
the mere hint of more than a dusting, a
perception that causes proud Generation-X parents to wax nostalgic about
slipping and sliding through a few
inches of snow to get to school. Meanwhile, Baby Boomer grandparents
scoff that they never missed school for
snow, even walking when roads were
impassable. This, of course, sounds
heroic until one recalls similar tales of
great-grandparents from The Greatest Generation who claimed to have
walked to school in blizzards wearing
newspaper on their feet to protect the
only dress shoes they owned from the
elements. I suppose with ten toes and
but one pair of shoes, the former get
sacrificed for the latter.
What generation had the toughest
childhood? That debate is best left to
simmer within individual families. I
do hope it’s getting easier; that should
be every parent’s goal. It is in some
ways, but I’m not entirely convinced.
Kids today are afforded many conveniences, but they are growing up faster and navigate an exponentially more
complicated world. Social media and
smart phones haven’t done childhood
any favors.
As for that raging 1996 Bulls vs.
2016 Warriors debate, a definitive
answer isn’t attainable, not unless
Doc Brown’s flux capacitor-equipped
DeLorean drops out of the sky to traverse the two decades between these
great teams. Who would I take in a
seven game series between the two?
The Bulls, but it’s closer than vintage
folks like myself would like to admit.
The difference, in my mind, is Jordan.
I’ve never seen a competitor like him
in any sport. Jordan would find a way
to win. He probably would have found
a way to school too, no matter the conditions, even if it meant walking with
his feet wrapped in newspaper.
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Saint Leonard, Md
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Leonardtown, Md
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Mechanicsville, Md
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Mechanicsville, Md
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King George, Va
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King George, Va
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California, Md
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La Plata, Md
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“Junk”
by Alison Stewart
c.2016, Chicago Review Press
$26.99 / $31.99 Canada
284 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
You know exactly where you put your glasses.
Well, kind of. You remember that you put them down
in the kitchen, but then you piled mail, a plastic fork, a
magazine, and a pair of gloves on them. Your glasses
are right where you left them: under other things. And
once you read “Junk” by Alison Stewart, you’ll see
those things differently.
Five decades of stuff.
That’s what Alison Stewart and her sister faced when
it came time to clear their parents’ home - a mess, the
result of “fifty years of life” that filled the entire basement, packed to the ceiling.
Why, she wondered, do we hang on to the things we
keep? How come we collect some items and toss away
others? Why do folks often happily accept other people’s cast-offs? Stewart decided to find out.
To begin, she defines junk as “worthlessness.” Stuff
is something you don’t want anymore but that someone
else might find useful, and treasures “are any stuff or
junk that appeals to you.” A third of us collect something, Stewart says, though professionals “make a distinction between collectors and clutterers.” Then there
are packrats, while hoarders fall under a newly-created
psychiatric category all their own.
At “a giant 250-mile-long junk-a-palooza” rummage sale in the South, Stewart promised herself that
she wasn’t going to buy anything but, of course, she
couldn’t resist. In Austin, Texas, she visited The Cathedral of Junk and spoke with the man who created
the “creative, chaotic colossus.”
She learned that humans weren’t the only creatures
to be inveterate collectors.
In several different cities, Stewart rode shotgun with
junk collectors, clean-up crews, and haulers, to get a
feel for the kind of things people throw out and what’s
done with it. She met the World’s First Official Spammer, she learned why we get so much “junk mail,”
she asked about space junk, spoke with professional
clutter-fighters and “freecyclers,” talked with TV producers about pawn stores and picking, and she learned
some good news: if you have just too much stuff,
there’s plenty of help available.
When it comes to possessions, are you downsizing…
or oversized? Whichever direction you’re heading,
“Junk” can help you spot the bigger picture.
It’s hard not to look around with a critical eye when
you see what author Alison Stewart discovered; why
you’ve saved tchotchkes from high school, broken
tools, plastic silverware, and unfinished projects will
never seem so puzzling. And then, turning things
around, we get a serious (yet light-hearted) look at
other people’s junk, how it’s tossed, and where it goes
once it’s gone.
In that, Stewart is respectful and doesn’t pick on
anyone, but who can resist peeking? Who doesn’t want
to see a happy ending to still-useful things?
Yes, this is interesting… um, stuff.
This is not a self-help book. It won’t tell you how
to empty your crammed closets, busting basements,
glutted garages, or stuffed sheds, but it’s engaging and
plenty fun to read – which makes “Junk” a great book
to put in your hands.
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School System Calendar Changes
On April 13, 2016, the Board of Education revised
the 2015-2016 school system operating calendars.
Students will be attending school on April 29, 2016
as a two-hour early dismissal day, instead of a full
professional day for staff. There will be no school for
Head Start and Prekindergarten on April 29, 2016.
By having students attend on Friday, April 29,
2016, the last day for students will be moved to Friday, June 10, 2016. This will impact the final days of
the school year in the following manner:
• Tuesday, June 7, 2016 will be a regular day of
school with all Head Start and Prekindergarten students attending school on a normal schedule. June 7,
2016 will be the last day of school for Head Start and
Prekindergarten students.
• Wednesday, June 8, 2016 will be a two-hour early
dismissal day with no school for Head Start and Prekindergarten students.
• Thursday, June 9, 2016 will be a two-hour early
dismissal day with no school for Head Start and Prekindergarten students.
• Friday, June 10, 2016 will be a two-hour early
dismissal day and the last day of school for students
K-12.
• Tuesday, June 14, 2016 will be the last day for
teachers and other 10 month staff.
Friday, April 29, 2016 will also be an early dismissal day for the Chesapeake Public Charter School.
The last day of school for the Charter School will
be Friday, June 10, 2016. June 8, 9, and 10 will be
early dismissal days for students attending the Charter School. June 14, 2016 will be the last day for the
teachers at the Charter School.
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In Our Community
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
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Realtor’s Choice
Mission BBQ Donates Money
to the “Shop with a Cop”
Program in St. Mary’s County
On April 7, 2016, MisCharles County Sheriff’s
sion BBQ presented DeOffice, Federal Bureau of
tective Corporal William
Investigation, U.S. Coast
Raddatz of the St. Mary’s
Guard, Maryland State
County Sheriff’s Office
Fire Marshal, U.S. Capiwith a check for $4,707.00.
tol Police, Patuxent River
The money was raised
Department of Defense
during Mission BBQ’s
Police, St. Mary’s Colhometown hero cup sales.
lege Public Safety Office,
The proceeds directly ben- Employees from Mission BBQ present Maryland Park Rangers
efit the “Shop with a Cop” a check for $4,707 dollars to Detective (Point Lookout State Park),
Bill Raddatz, coordinator of the “Shop Public Safety – College of
program.
with a Cop” program. The money
Shop with a Cop, Inc. is
Southern Maryland and
was raised during Mission BBQ’s
a non-profit organization
local Optimist clubs work
hometown hero cup sales.
that is co-sponsored by
each year to make the prothe Fraternal Order of Pogram a success.
lice Lodge 7 and the Optimist Clubs in St.
Sheriff Cameron and the men and women
Mary’s County. This program is chartered of the Sheriff’s Office thank the employees
to assist children whose families are hav- of Mission BBQ for their hard work raising
ing economic hardships. The intent of the funds for the Shop with A Cop program,
program is to provide these children with a which directly benefits the community.
positive experience dealing with members of
If you would like more information conlaw enforcement while having a memorable cerning the “Shop with a Cop” program,
shopping experience before Christmas and please direct your inquiries to Cpl. William
before their return to school in the fall.
Raddatz at William.Raddatz@stmarysmd.
Since its inception, members of the St. com or 301-475-4200, ext. *1958.
Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland
State Police, Maryland Natural Resources Press Release
Police, Naval Criminal Investigative Service,
St. Mary’s County Library
Technology Impact Survey Results
To list a property in our next
Realtor’s Choice edition,
call 301-373-4125.
During the month of March, 2016, St.
Mary’s County Library conducted a survey
to better understand how our community uses
and benefits from free access to computers
and the Internet at the library. An amazing
946 individuals took part in the survey, and
one lucky winner, Rebecca Watts, won a Kindle Fire for participating.
The library offers 123 computers, wireless Internet, and assistance for all members
of our community. Of the survey respondents
who reported visiting the library in the past
year, 75% used a public access computer or
the library’s wireless network during their
visits. Computer access is important to our
community, and 48% of respondents said that
public access to computers and the Internet is
important or very important to them personally, while 86% said it is important or very important to have these resources available for
others in our community.
Highlights from the survey include:
• 26% of public technology users indicated
they had used public access technology for
employment needs. 20% of users searched
for a job online. 13% applied for a job by submitting a résumé or filling out an online job
application.
• 35% of public technology users used public technology for educational activities. 23%
of users completed coursework or homework
using public access technology.
• 25% of public technology users used library technology to get information on health
and wellness topics. 16% of users reported
learning about diet or nutrition; of those, 15%
made a change to their diet.
• 35% of public technology users reported
using library resources to stay in touch with
family and friends and to build and maintain
social networks.
55% of public access technology users also
received help from a librarian when using
the computers or Internet at the library. Of
those users, 87% have access to the Internet
at home, school, or work but still choose to
use the library’s technology. This shows the
library offers critical resources and services
even as people increasingly have their own
Internet connections and devices. 9% of respondents have no alternative internet access
outside of the library, and of public technology
users with no alternative access, 46% are low
income.
These are only a few of the impacts from
the library’s public technology access and
training. To read a summary of the survey results, visit www.stmalib.org.
“While highlighting the importance of
the library for job help, lifelong education,
and bridging the digital divide in St Mary’s
County,” explained St. Mary County Virtual
Services Coordinator, Sara Stephenson, “the
survey results don’t tell the whole story. The
statistics collected through the survey told us
that customers value access and our many educational online resources, but the comments
stressed how much they enjoy our digital resources for entertainment. Ebooks, digital
magazines, and downloadable music, movies, television and audiobooks offer reading,
viewing, and listening pleasure anytime.”
St Mary’s County Library Director, Michael Blackwell, added “We appreciate people taking the survey and making comments.
Thanks and congratulations to Ms. Watts! If
you need any help getting your Kindle to view
library resources, come by any library location. We are pouring over what people have
said, and we will be taking their thoughts into
account in our upcoming strategic planning to
make changes that will improve library service even more.”
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St. Maries Musica at HSMC
of living history and archaeology on the
site of Maryland’s first capital in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. For
more information about this program or
the museum, contact the Visitor Center at
240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@
hsmcdigshistory.org.
On Saturday, April 16, Historic St.
Mary’s City will host local a cappella singers, St. Maries Musica, for a concert in
the Brick Chapel of 1667. The program,
titled A Starry Night, begins at 3 p.m. and
admission for the concert is free. Those
wishing to enjoy the museum as well may
pay regular admission fees.
Historic St. Mary’s City is a museum
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Pet Of The Week
was turned into the shelter
because my former family could not afford me. I
hope you will find it in
your heart to love me. You
can fill out an application
at www.feralcatrescuemd.
org and email it to diane@
feralcatrescuemd.org. You
can also meet me on most
Saturdays and Sundays
between 11 and 3 p.m. at
the Petco in California.
My name is Daisy. I am
super friendly and very
beautiful. I meow for attention so I am a talker. I
love to sleep with my foster mom curled up right
beside her. I was born in
2011. I was rescued from
Tri County Shelter which
is a kill shelter. They are
forced to euthanize 204
cats per month because
not enough people are doing spay/neuter. I am fully
vetted and cost $125. I
Yours forever, Daisy
TO BENEFIT LEONARDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BAND
5K TRAIL RUN / WALK  2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016
RAIN OR SHINE
Leonardtown High School,
23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD
7:45-8:15am
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
Race Day Check-in and Packet Pick Up
Kids Fun Run
5k Trail Race/Walk Start
Awards Presentation
Event: A timed 5k course on the wooded, groomed trails between Leonardtown
Middle School and Leonardtown High School. Both runners and walkers are
welcomed. Children’s activities provided.
Pre-Race Day Entry Fees:
Adults 14 years old and older: $25 with T-shirt; $20 without T-shirt
Students 10 – 13 years old: $20 with T-shirt; $15 without T-shirt
Students 6 – 9 years old: $15 with T-shirt; $10 without T-shirt
Kids Fun Run (8 years old and under, without a T-shirt): FREE
Race Day Entry Fees: Additional $5 to above Entry Fees
Goodies and Awards:
• Event T-shirt -guaranteed if registration received by Apr 15 and as supplies last
• Awards: Overall; 1st place male overall; 1st place female overall; plus 1st, 2nd, 3rd
male and female in each of the groups listed above.
• Free drinks and snacks after 5k race/walk.
For Additional Information email racedirector@leonardtownband.org
Register at www.active.com
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Angel Wings and Things
St. Michael’s 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. Closed Easter weekend. 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. Michael’s 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.
Thursday, April 14
Free Tax Preparation and Electronic
Filing
Church of the Ascension (21641 Great
Mills Rd., Lexington Park)- 9 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
The Saint Mary’s County AARP TaxAide program is providing free walk-in
tax preparation and electronic filing for
low-to middle-income taxpayers, with
special attention paid to those ages 60
and older. Taxpayers must bring their
social security cards and picture IDs
(to prevent identity theft,) as well as a
copy of last year’s tax returns and all
income and tax related information.
Disney’s Mary Poppins
McDonough High School (7165 Marshall Corner Rd., Pomfret)- 6:30 p.m.
The Maurice J. McDonough High
School Drama Department presents
Disney’s Mary Poppins! Join us as the
magical winds blow the “Practically
Perfect” Mary Poppins to Pomfret,
Maryland, so that she can sweeten us
all with a “Spoonful Of Sugar.” Tickets
are on sale at www.mcdonoughdrama.
com starting on March 14 or by phone
reservation at 301-302-8311.
Lecture: Needed: Skilled-Caver
Archaeologist
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
(10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard)- 7
p.m.
Lectures are free and open to the
public. The speaker series kicks-off
on April 14th with a lecture from Becca
Piexotto entitled “Needed: SkilledCaver Archaeologist.” Peixotto, Ph.D
candidate and adjunct instructor in the
Department of Anthropology at American University, was one of a six women team that recently excavated 15
partial skeletons of a new species of
human relative named “Homo naledi.”
The excavation was heralded across
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the world and is expected to change
the way scientists think about human
origins. The speaker series is made
possible by a grant from the MARPAT
foundation in memory of Thomas W.
Richards. For lecture details or additional information visit www.jefpat.org,
call 410-586-8501 or email jef.pat(at)
maryland.gov.
Friday, April 15
McDonough High School (7165 Marshall Corner Rd., Pomfret)- 6:30 p.m.
Bay Montessori Open House
Bay Montessori School- 9:30 to 10:30
a.m.
Please join us for a prospective parent meeting for a tour of our campus
and to observe a class in action.
Steak and Shrimp Night
American Legion Post 221 (21690
Colton Point Rd., Avenue)- 5 to 8 p.m.
This is an excellent opportunity to
get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items
for the adults and kids to enjoy at a
reasonable price. You can call 301884-4071 for further information.
Youth Art Competition – Celebrate
ASPCA Help a Horse Day
Artworks@7th (9100 Bay Ave., North
Beach)- 5 p.m.
Create a piece of visual art to illustrate the positive side of horse rescue.
Theme: Horses in our Hearts! Entries
will be displayed at the 2nd Annual
Ponypalooza event on April 23rd. No
entry fee and first-place entry in each
category wins a cash prize! Please visit
www.freedomhillheart.weebly.com for
more information.
Saturday, April 16
McDonough High School (7165 Marshall Corner Rd., Pomfret)- 2 p.m., 6:30
p.m.
Parliamentary Law Day
Calvert Library (850 Costley Way,
Prince Frederick)- 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The event is free. Lunch is provided. All officers and board members of
non-profit organizations, community
leaders, club presidents and members
who use or should use parliamentary
procedures are invited to register for
Parliamentary Law Day. Use the fol-
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with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
lowing link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/tri-counties-of-southernmaryland-parliamentary-law-day-tickets-22122878124 . For more information, call 301 855-5453.
4th Annual Walk, Run, and Roll
Greenwell State Park (25450 Rosedale
Manor Ln., Hollywood)- 8 a.m.
This fun family event being held to
raise funding for people with disabilities in Maryland features a 5k walk/
run/roll or you can test yourself with a
challenging 10k. For more information,
please contact Brandy Blackstone at
301-863-8870, ext. 322 or blackstoneb@baycss.org, or visit: www.baycss.
org/walk.html.
Cat Adoption Event
Vintage Source (22080 Newtown Neck
Rd., Compton)- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meet the next love of your life! We’ve
got cats for adoption! We’ll be bringing with us the cats we have available
for adoption. We are currently caring
for many wonderful cats of all ages
and temperaments. See available cats
here: http://rescueangels.rescueme.
org/. For more information, contact us
at rescueangelssomd@gmail.com or
844-966-7276 (RASM.)
Cecil Ray Comedy Club
4185 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head- 7
to 9:30 p.m.
Cecil Ray Comedy Club Show was
birthed out of a vision to entertain
people through laughter and allow
other comedians to showcase their
gifts and talents without compromising, using vulgar language or explicit
material. Tickets are $20 advanced
general seating, $25 at the door, $35
VIP includes dinner (limited to three
couples.)
Concert: St. Maries Musica
St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Ln.,
St. Mary’s City)- 3 to 4 p.m.
A cappella harmonies resound under
the vaulted ceiling of the reconstructed
Brick Chapel of 1667. Free. For more
information, contact 240-895-4990 or
info@HSMCdigshistory.org
Sunday, April 17
Breakfast
at
Fleet
Reserve
Association
21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington
Park- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open to the public! 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. Plus this helps to
support the Fleet Reserve Association
in their community efforts with Scouts,
ACTS, and others.
Quarter Auction
Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department- doors open at noon.
Quarter auction to benefit SIDS
research.
Hymn Sing
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene
(Sotterley Rd., Hollywood)- 6 to 7 p.m.
Do you like to sing the Hymns of
the church such as “Amazing Grace”
or “The Old Rugged Cross?” We provide the song leader, pianist, and the
Hymn books you provide the voice.
You chose the Hymn and we will sing
it. This is an ecumenical, free event. All
are welcome. For more information,
contact Terri at 301-884-8082.
Monday, April 18
GRIEFSHARE Program
Real Life Wesleyan Church (27399 Old
Village Rd., Mechanicsville)- 6 to 7:30
p.m.
Community members who have experienced the death of a loved one, are
invited to register for the GRIEFSHARE
program. For more information, call
Jen at 240-249-6098.
Tuesday, April 19
Steak Night
American Legion Stallings Williams
Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach
Rd. East on Route 260, Chesapeake
Beach)- 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Order directly from the grill master. The $15 price tag includes sides,
salad, beverage, and roll Public welcome. For more information, please
call 301-855-6466.
CBL Science for Citizens – Beautiful
Swimmers
CBL’s Bernie Fowler Lab (142 Williams
St., Solomons)- 7 to 8 p.m.
It’s been 40 years since William W.
Warner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book
introduced us to the creature that’s
been captivating diners and scientists
alike ever since: the blue crab. Beautiful Swimmers Revisited is a documentary film that takes viewers on a
journey around the Bay to look in on
those who catch, study and eat blue
crabs. The film demonstrates how science has evolved since Warner’s day
to better understand the behavior of
this enigmatic shelled creature. Join
CBL for a screening of this 57 minute
film prior to its television debut.
Southern Maryland Real Estate Investors’ Group
Custom Kitchens (6750 Crain Hwy., La
Plata)- 7 to 9 p.m.
Our mission is to educate and do
business with those in the community
who are interested in real estate investing. Southern Maryland’s only Real Estate Investing Association/Group. We
have one speaker per meeting, however we do not sell from the front of
the room. No sales pitches here! Our
meetings are for NETWORKING and
are free of charge!
Wednesday, April 20
Homeschool Day
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
Ideal for ages 5 to 12 years old.
CMM is partnering with the Eastport Yacht Club Foundation. Special
scheduled stations set up throughout
the museum invite students to investigate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts. This
program will help students explore
how simple machines make work eas-
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ier, how much tide affects navigation
and the impacts of invasive species
on the local ecosystem. Visit www.bit.
ly//HomeschoolCMM for complete details. Museum admission applies, plus
a $2 fee per child.
Little Explorers: Whose Feet Are
These?
Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Ln.,
St. Mary’s City)- 10 to 11 a.m.
Use your feet to walk with us down
to the Woodland Indian Hamlet. Designed for pre-school age children 3
to 5 years old and an accompanying
adult. $4 per child ($3 Friends members); one accompanying adult free.
Full-day admission included. For more
information, contact 240-895-4990 or
info@HSMCdigshistory.org
Instant Decision Day – Florida Tech
Patuxent
Florida Tech Patuxent (21803 3 Notch,
Ste.A, Lexington Park)- 3 p.m.
Considering pursuing your Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate Degree at
Florida Tech Patuxent? Apply and register today for one of our 15+ degree
programs and save the $50 application fee! Come anytime or attend one
of our mini information sessions. RSVP
or for more information, reach out to
AnnaBelle at asanders@fit.edu or call
301-862-1004.
Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd.,
Hughesville)- 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Free line dance lessons taught by
the Southern Maryland Boot Scooters. Beginner lessons are from 7 to
7:30 p.m. Intermediate lessons from
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
When to Call 911 Presentation
Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish
(10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 7
p.m.
Optional pot luck supper begins at
6:15 p.m. Guest Speakers are: Anne
Hayes, EMT (In-Active,) Ricky Hayes,
Firefighter and Paramedic, Nancy
Briggs, Md. FACEP (Retired) Emergency Room Physician. Presented by
Parish Health Ministry. All are welcome
to attend.
Thursday, April 21
Colonial Era Mansion Tour
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
(6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit Thomas Stone National Historic
Site and learn about the life of one of
the signers of the Declaration of the
Independence for Maryland. For more
information, call 301-392-1776.
A Brief History of Historical Archaeology in Maryland
Visitor Center Auditorium (18751 Hogaboom Ln., St. Mary’s City)- 7 to 8 p.m.
For the better part of fifty years,
Historic St. Mary’s City has been exploring the archaeological treasures
of Maryland’s founding site and first
capital. However, for many years before the state established the museum, an intriguing cast of individuals had undertaken “archaeological”
excavations in St. Mary’s City. These
explorers ranged from dilettantes to
antiquarians to architectural historians, and all made their own unique
contributions to our knowledge of the
City. This presentation will summarize
and discuss these early explorations,
and also describe the birth and development of the research efforts led by
the museum’s archaeologists in the
five decades since our founding. Many
intriguing characters from the past and
more recent times will be discussed.
The presentation will be highly illustrated with images of past work. Free. For
more information, contact 240-8954990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
Bingo Night
Harry White Wilmer American Legion
Post 82 (6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 7
to 10 p.m.
Smoke free bingo. Doors are open
at 6 p.m. Call 301-934-8221 for more
information. Public welcome.
Friday, April 22
Bay Montessori Open House
Bay Montessori School- 9:30 to 10:30
a.m.
Please join us for a prospective parent meeting for a tour of our campus
and to observe a class in action.
Colonial Era Mansion Tour
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
(6655 Rose Hill Rd., Port Tobacco)- 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit Thomas Stone National Historic
Site and learn about the life of one of
the signers of the Declaration of the
Independence for Maryland. For more
information, call 301-392-1776.
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“Once Upon a Crime” Dinner Theatre and Silent Auction
Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish
(10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 6
p.m.
You do not need to be a parishioner
to enjoy this evening out, so order your
tickets now. Tickets are $65. Contact
the parish office at 410–326-4948
to reserve a spot; seating is limited.
Doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at
6:30. Food is Catered by Thompsons
Seafood.
Connection Café
Hollywood Church of the Nazarene
(Sotterley Rd., Hollywood)- 6:30 to
9:30 p.m.
Free event for the public ages 17
and up. Food, drinks (non-alcoholic,)
fun, music, pool tables, Ping/Pong
table and board games. Open Mic. If
you play an instrument bring it and sit
in with our pick up group. For more information, call Terri at 301-884-8082.
Celebrate Recovery
Our Father’s House (45020 Patuxent
Beach Rd., California)- 7:30 to 9:30
p.m.
Do you struggle with anger, grief,
anxiety, self-harm, substance abuse,
sexual addiction, overeating, PTSD,
or an unhealthy habit you’d like to be
free from? Celebrate Recovery, a free
Christian-based 12-step program for
adults 18 and up struggling with any
hurt, hangup, or habit.
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. Mary’s 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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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.
Tuesday 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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We Are Located On The Corner Of Route 5 & 238
39245 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville, Md.
301-884-3504 • Email: seeugoingup@yahoo.com
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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
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PO Box 1260
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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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5. Ejects saliva
10. A vale
14. Expression of surprise
15. Feels concern
16. Saddle horse
17. Emerald Isle
18. Silly
19. Female child
20. Cyprinids
22. Comedienne Gasteyer
23. National capital
24. Court game
27. Tooth caregiver
30. Supervises flying
31. Small amount
32. Degree of loudness
34. Wore down
36. Upper-class young woman
(abbr.)
37. Actor Pitt
39. Red mineral
40. Have already done
41. Asian antelope
42. Forms over a cut
43. Performer __ Lo Green
44. Pressed against
45. An alternative
46. 5th note of a major scale
47. Tell on
48. Patti Hearst’s captors
49. Breaks apart
52. Russian country house
55. Female grunts
56. Type of sword
60. Ottoman Empire title
61. Emaciation
63. He was Batman
64. Nonmoving
65. Group in China
66. A thought
67. Withered
68. Worldly mosquitoes
69. Tide
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1. Unreal
2. River in Norway
3. Long poem
4. Cygnus star
5. __ fi (slang)
6. Known for its canal
7. A citizen of Iran
8. Inhabited
9. Midway between south and
southeast
10. Semitic fertility god
11. __ Clapton, musician
12. Lawman
13. City 3000 B.C.
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23. Department of Defense
25. Begetter
26. Check
27. Early union leader
28. Lawmaker
29. About Sun
32. Negligible amounts
33. Roll
35. Just a little bit
36. Small, spotted cubes
37. Founder of Babism
38. Father
40. Blue Hen State
41. Satisfies
43. Police officer
44. Digital audiotape
46. Covers most of Earth
47. Inflorescence
49. Find this on hot days
50. Fanatical
51. Absorption unit
52. Sitcom “My Two __”
53. Phil __, former CIA
54. Partially burn
57. __ farewell
58. Ancient Greek City
59. A way to derive
61. Women’s social
organization
62. Female sibling
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Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.
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9 p.m.
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Wild Card Trivia
9 p.m.
Thursday, April 21
“Wicked Weekend” DuoLadies Night
11 p.m.
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Built in 1899, the Wm. B. Tennison is
the only Coast Guard licensed, log-hulled,
passenger carrying vessel in the United
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a National Historic Landmark. While the
Tennison is in remarkably good condition for being 117 years old, like any aging
wooden vessel, it requires a great deal of
maintenance which is labor intensive and
challenging. Your support will help the
museum keep this iconic landmark treasure afloat.
The Calvert Marine Museum is a public, non-profit, educational, and community museum, established in 1970 by local
residents. Visitors can explore and learn
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St. Mary’s Department of Aging
Programs and Activities
Living Well… Take Charge of Your
Health
The Living Well program will be
offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, April 18-May
23, 1:30 to 4 p.m. This program is an
evidence-based Chronic Disease SelfManagement Workshop developed by
Stanford University. The workshop is
for any person who has one or more
chronic conditions and who wants to
learn to live more healthfully. It helps
people learn everyday skills to manage
chronic health symptoms and get the
most out of life. Caregivers of a person
with a chronic condition are also invited
to attend.
In the “Living Well… take Charge of
Your Health” Workshop, you will learn
how to manage symptoms, how to
communicate effectively with doctors,
how to lessen frustration, how to fight
fatigue, how to make daily tasks easier,
and how to get more out of life. To ensure that you get the most out of the
program, attendance is recommended
at all six sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up now by calling 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
5th Annual Book Sale: New This
Year… Super Sale Day!
Donate your used books to the Garvey Senior Activity Center’s used book
sale fundraiser. All funds raised will go
towards special events and entertainment at center events. Books for all ages
are welcome. Hardcovers, paperback,
and books on CD in good condition are
appreciated. Please, no encyclopedias,
textbooks, outdated computer/software manuals, magazines or very worn
books. To make a donation drop off
your items at the Garvey Senior Activity Center Monday – Friday, April 6 to 17
from 8 to 4:30 p.m. The public is invited
to shop the book sale on Tuesday, April
26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Costs are $.50
per paperback and $1 per hardback.
On Wednesday, April 27, shop the super
sale! Fill a grocery bag (we’ll provide) for
$5! To learn more, call 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050.
Basketry Class at Northern
The Northern Senior Activity Center
will have a two-session basketry class
on Mondays, April 18 and 25 from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn to make a 9” x 12”
paper tray basket that offers a stylish
and functional solution to your organization woes. A selection of colored
reeds is provided to help personalize
this basket to fit with any décor. The
cost for the kit and the instruction by
Pam King is $35. The cost of the class is
due at sign up and advanced sign up is
required. For more information call 301475-4002, ext. *3101.
Celebrate Earth Day at Northern
The Northern Senior Activity Center
has several activities planned to celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 22.
BBC’s award-winning series Planet
Earth will play from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. for drop-in viewings. Earth Day Bingo begins at 10 a.m. and will feature prizes such as gardening supplies, organic
foods, and other natural, biodegradable
products. The cost to participate is $3
and is due at signup. Prior signup is required as space is limited. An Earth Day
Cycling event led by a volunteer will start
at 10:30 a.m. Participants will ride down
the Three Notch Trail and learn about
trail etiquette and observe nature. Prior
signup is required and bikes may be
reserved through the center if needed.
Finally, a Tai Chi Reunion will be from 1
to 2 p.m. in the Great Room. If you have
already learned the Core and Extended movements for Tai Chi for Arthritis,
please join us as we work on improving
form in a large group. For information
regarding these activities or to sign up,
please call 301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Friday Morning Softball
Spring is in the air and it’s time to dust
off that bat and glove and head out to
Miedzinski Park in Leonardtown for a
pick-up game of softball. Pick-up games
will be held on Fridays beginning Apr. 22
at 10 a.m. Men and women ages 50 and
above are welcome. Call the Garvey
Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4200,
ext. *1050 for more information.
EFT Workshop
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom
Techniques (sometimes called Tapping)
and is used to stimulate certain meridian points on the body by tapping on
them with our fingertips. This innovative
Tapping tool has proven useful in clinical settings for a variety of emotional,
physical, and performance issues.
Come join us at the Northern Senior
Activity Center on Monday, April 18 at
10:30 a.m. to learn the basics of how to
use EFT to reduce negative symptoms
and enhance performance. Step-bystep instruction will be provided on how
to incorporate tapping into your life.
The Workshop is led by Gini Webster,
LCSW-C, who has been trained by the
Association for Comprehensive Energy
Psychology (ACEP) in Advance Levels
of EFT. Space is limited so advanced
sign up is required. To sign up, call 301475-4002, ext. *3101.
Art with Jamie
Art classes at Loffler Senior Activity
Center will do the same subject each
week but use different mediums each
time so that at the end of the month you
will have one project with four parts.
Cost for this series is $85, which includes enough paint and supplies to get
you started. Classes take place on May
3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10 a.m. and are
appropriate for beginners as well as intermediate level. Payment may be made
to instructor on the first day of class.
Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658, to sign up
or to learn more.
NYC Trip July 14-17
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 3 nights
at the Holiday Inn North Bergen (or
similar hotel) in New Jersey, 3 dinners,
3 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.
Pitch and Pinochle
Do you like to play cards? Pitch and
Pinochle are played on a regular basis at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center. Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting
at 8 a.m. lovers of pinochle start making
their way into the center as soon as the
doors open for business. For those who
enjoy a game of pitch, Thursday is the
day to make an appearance. Play starts
at 10 a.m. For questions call 301-7375670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception
desk.
Welcome To Medicare Seminar
A Welcome To Medicare seminar will
be held Wednesday, April 27 from 5:30
to 7 p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. An overview of the Medicare
program will be presented to include
benefits, Part D, Advantage Plans, Medigap, help with prescription costs, etc.
The information is ideal for those new to
the Medicare program but all are welcome to attend. To RSVP call 301-4754200, ext. *1050.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 • Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 • Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 3101
Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Edward Dorsey Bostick
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
Edward Dorsey Bostick was born in
Beaufort County, SC in 1854 and was the
son of Captain Edward John Bostick of the
Confederacy who holds the dubious distinction of being the last soldier of Lee’s
Army to be killed during the Civil War.
“Just when the negotiations to surrender
were nearing completion at Appomattox, he
opened fire at a line of Union pickets. They
shot back and Edward was mortally wounded.” His mother was Sarah Maria Martin,
born 1833 in Charleston, SC, the only child
of Congressman William Dickinson Martin
1789-1833) by his second wife, Sarah “Sally” Maria Dorsey (1807-1860).
“Married on January 5 by Rev. Mr.
Jones, at ‘Summerseat’, the residence of
Hon. Clement Dorsey, the Hon. William D.
Martin, a Representative in Congress from
South Carolina to Miss Sally Maria Dorsey,
daughter of Hon. Clement Dorsey, Representative in Congress from Maryland.”
(Daily National Intelligencer , Washington,
D.C., January 13, 1830). Sally’s mother was
Priscilla Hebb (1780-1812), the first wife of
Clement Dorsey.
In 1866, after a former slave set fire to
their house in South Carolina, Sally (Martin) Bostick and her four children (including Edward) fled north. They settled in
Washington, D.C. where Sally took a job in
the U.S. Post Office.
On September 24, 1870 Edward was appointed as a midshipman to the U.S. Naval
Academy at Annapolis. “Candidates competed fiercely for admission, and about a
third failed the difficult entrance exam.
More than half of the students resigned or
were dismissed within their first two years
of study…the handful of officers who
graduated from the
academy in these
years saw themselves as an elite group.”
He graduated in 1875 with the rank of Ensign and by 1889 had obtained the rank of
Lieutenant.
“Lt. Edward Dorsey Bostick of the U.S.
Ship Minnesota was married last evening to
Louise Buckmaster Cole, daughter of Rev.
H. H. Cole, in Christ Church at Elizabeth,
N. J. It was the most brilliant society event
of the season here. The bride’s father officiated.” (New York Herald, April 9, 1891).
The marriage did not endure and there were
no children.
In 1893 Edward, as the result of a courtmartial sentence, was publically reprimanded. “The department deems it proper
to call attention to the remarkable fact that
an officer of his age, rank and experienced
service, covering a period of 23 years,
should display such ignorance of the duties
of sentinels, such lack of respect for the sacred character of the countersign, and such
thorough disrespect of proper treatment of
inferiors charged with responsible duties…
that in his future contact with enlisted men,
that he must not fail to show himself a good
example of subordination to the discipline
of the service.” Edward retired from the
U.S. Navy in 1898.
By 1900 Edward was living in St. Mary’s
County near, but not at “Summerseat.” He
died in Leonardtown on February 15, 1908
and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His mother, Sarah Maria (Martin)
Bostick, died in Washington, D.C. on June
4, 1910.
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Wanderings
of an Aimless Mind
Disconnected
Thoughts
By Shelby Opperman
Contributing Writer
Hmmm…most of my thoughts are
disconnected, or I believe my husband
would tell you that they are.
I’d like to know how many men out
there (or women as well), fix things
like appliances, machines, or motors
in unusual ways. My husband is one
of those. I kept wondering why all the
magnets on the refrigerator were on
the counter next to it, or on the floor.
It has been happening for the last few
weeks. Last week, I found out why. He
has been having trouble with the icemaker, which I don’t use, and I found
he has been pounding on the icemaker
to get it to loosen up and work. I should
say I “HEARD” rather than “found”.
Normally, he coincides filling his 44
ounce Wawa cups with ice during
critical dialogue exchanges on shows
I am watching, or so it seems to me.
It’s like when he gets in a bag of chips
and seemingly crunches around in the
bag for an unnervingly long time. I
believe it is deliberate, or that my Father is channeling through him from
the upper reaches of the Heavens from
the area of Earthly Aggravations. Now,
instead of filling up with ice, he coincides the loud banging with the critical
part of a show. I never seem to know
who actually was the killer on a mystery. He wonders why I can watch the
shows over and over.
Also, in the last few months, our external speaker system for the TV has
been getting staticky (Is that a word?)
He kept blaming the problem on our
cable provider. I thought there was
a loose wire to one of the 6 speakers
he has set up around the room, and I
have been testing the connections.
Now I am using the internal speaker
of the TV, which isn’t as good in tone,
but has no static. So, it’s not the cable
provider company, it is our system.
My husband’s method of fixing the
problem after testing speaker wires
differed from mine in that he started
banging on the large woofer speaker
on the floor, and amazingly it seemed
to work. The static and lack of volume
is gone. “Wow”, I said, “You fixed
something else by banging on it. What
else can you fix?” That’s when he came
over to the couch and banged on my
head, looked at me and said, “Fixed”.
Hmmm…again.
I am still in the process of scanning
and labeling (describing) old family
photos for two family Facebook pages.
In all these years of being the family historian and photo keeper, I had
never looked at some of these from
the 1920’s through 1960’s as close as
I am now. Sometimes using the magnifying glasses, I spoke of last week
to see details which add so much more
to the stories behind each picture. I
found that quite a few photos that I
thought were my grandmother in the
late 1920’s and early 1930’s, but actually turned out to be her mother. My
grandmother, Ma, always looked older
than she was, and they also looked like
identical twins. Ma, being the oldest
of nine started having children when
her youngest sister was 4 years old. It
can be very confusing and there is no
one left to ask. I did ask a much older
cousin who still lives in New Jersey if
she could get some of the names and
the order straight in the photos, and
she said she had no idea with the same
comment of, “And there is no one left
to ask”. Sad, really.
On a brighter note, I have been
asked many times why I haven’t started a “Wanderings of an aimless mind”
Facebook page. The title alone should
explain why. Or maybe I’ve been worried about people getting on there who
might hurt my feelings, I don’t know.
But I will start one this week, I think,
maybe, if I can just focus, or, oh I better get the scanning done first, or start
dusting gain….oh okay, maybe I will
start it next week.
To each new day’s adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or
ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.
com or find me on Facebook
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Protection from
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By Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
The news broke online this past Sunday
night: the Sheriff of nearby neighbor, Anne
Arundel County, had just been arrested for
domestic abuse after his wife called 911 to report that he had assaulted her.
Even if this type of incident—where a police officer assaults a family member—were
rare, and it is not, unfortunately, it would be
particularly troubling. Imagine being the victim of domestic violence at the hands of a law
enforcement officer: do you then call the police? Do you believe you’ll truly be protected?
Served fairly? The evidence suggests otherwise. Not only is the rate of officer-involved
domestic violence between 30 and 40% higher
than domestic violence in the general population, but these cases are frequently back-burnered. Research suggests that in such cases, the
abuse is omitted from or downplayed in personnel records, and the cases are not pursued
for prosecution by the justice system. In one
study, 29% of offenders were actually promoted after domestic violence accusations.
I work with police officers, and discussed
Sheriff Bateman’s case with a detective this
week. The detective was frustrated and angry
at the Sheriff; he felt that Bateman’s alleged
abuse of his wife reflects poorly on police officers in general. Obviously, the majority of
officers wouldn’t dream of assaulting a loved
one. They put their lives at risk daily protecting victims of domestic violence, not creating
more of them. They also protect the rest of the
community from domestic violence: keep in
mind that estimates are that up to 80% of incidents of workplace violence are domestic in
nature.
It is troubling, however, that the rate of
spousal assault is so much higher in the law
enforcement community than it is in the general population. That reality cannot help but
affect how victims are treated by those officers who are responding to domestic calls
while hiding a dirty little secret of their own.
If the person with the secret is in a command
position, it is also reasonable to believe that
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victims may receive a very different response
than they would from a department in which
the attitude, from the top down, is one of zero
tolerance for domestic violence—at home and
at work.
I don’t know what happened at Sheriff Bateman’s house on Sunday, since I wasn’t there. I
do know what is being reported: alcohol was
apparently involved—as it so often is—and
during a dispute witnessed by the couple’s
teenage son, the Sheriff reportedly threw his
wife down on the bed, or against the wall, or
both. He is reported to have held her down
forcibly; some coverage says she slapped him
in self-defense, and some does not.
When police arrived at their home, officers
saw evidence of injuries to her, but not to him,
and evidence of damage to the house. As a
result, the Sheriff was arrested and charged
with domestic violence. His wife soon came
to his defense, which is not an unusual response for a spouse…or for a victim of domestic violence.
In order to demonstrate fairness, a special
prosecutor from outside Anne Arundel County has been appointed to investigate. Sheriff
Bateman is back at work, after one day of
administrative leave, handling routine duties
while his Deputy serves as Acting Sheriff.
The Sheriff is reportedly not carrying his service weapon for the time being.
Meanwhile, advocates for victims of domestic violence and—most importantly—
victims themselves, are watching. What happens now will carry more weight than all the
Important New Policies they might draft and
all the superficial pronouncements against domestic violence they might make, combined.
I hope Anne Arundel County gets it right.
If they do, it will send a powerful message to
victims about what they can expect, and how
safe they really are, when they call the Sheriff’s Department, in need of protection from
a domestic partner. If they don’t get it right, it
will send the same message, sadly.
I love hearing from you; feel free to email me
at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net.
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of The Week
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pins and needles. To keep your pins and
needles well lubricated for smooth fabric entry use a wool felted pin cushion.
The lanolin remains in the wool after it
is felted. The pins and needles are lu-
bricated as they go in and out of the pin
cushion. Check in local sewing stores or
craft stores for a felted pin cushion or
make your own. Look in knitting and/or
crocheting patterns books or check with
your local yarn shop.
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