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New Phosphorus Rules

Give Farmers a Break
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Gov. Larry Hogans newly revised rules that govern the use of phosphorous rich
fertilizers on crops appear to be getting broad support from the farm community.
Hogan, a Republican, took up the revision of what is known as the phosphorous
management tool (PMT) as a key political battle early in his administration.
He railed against the rules that former Gov. Martin OMalley rushed to institute
before his departure as too restrictive on Maryland farmers.
The PMT is a model that allows farmers to ascertain better where excess phosphorus exists in the soil and where there is the potential for runoff into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed the existence of the PMT is predicated on the watershed
implementation plan the state has pushed over the past several years to reduce phosphorus, nitrogen and sediment as contaminants that pollute waterways.
The reduction plan is projected to cost billions of dollars statewide over the
next decade and is a direct result of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
Obama Administration orders to clean up the bay.
Farmers have been worried about the regulations since for many it could mean
that they would have to abandon using cheap and plentiful chicken manure from the
Eastern Shores massive poultry operations and use synthetic fertilizers instead at
a higher cost.
Jamie Raley, president of the St. Marys County Farm Bureau, said four main
points within the new regulations allowed farmers more flexibility in dealing with
them.
The new rules now take the form of regulations and not actual law, Raley said,
which means that if science changes regarding the use of phosphorus it would be
easier to amend the regulations through the Department of Agriculture.
Moreover, the new regulations give farmers something the old rules did not
time.
This gives us an extra year to implement the regulations, Raley said. Farmers now have the time to fully understand the rules.
According to the governors office the implementation of the PMT would begin
in 2016 but would not reach its full force until 2022.
The new mandates also mean that the state government will have to help search
out new markets and used for animal manures that are phosphorus laden and one
of the cheapest and most plentiful supplies of fertilizers for farmers if additional
amounts are restricted from land application.
The rules do still put tough restrictions on land where phosphorous levels have
already been judged too high, though, meaning that any piece of farmland is found
to have a fertility index value (FIV) of 500 or more can no longer have any phosphorus applied to it.
We have listened to the agricultural communities to find a fair and balanced
plan for limiting phosphorus, Hogan said last week in his announcement.
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A New Concept
Showcasing Local Art
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Leonardtown is the only Arts and Entertainment District in Southern

Maryland and a new concept will allow Leonardtown to capitalize on its effort
to have more art shown in the town.
Co-chair of First Fridays and local business owner of Crazy For Ewe Yarns,
Ellen Lewis, along with the help of co-chair of First Fridays Misti Dayton, were
able to create a new concept that helps more artwork be shown in the town the
concept is Gallery Spaces.
According to the First Friday website, in addition to the art being shown
at Opal, North End, and Leonardtown Arts Center galleries, residents can now
enjoy artwork at more local businesses around town through the Gallery Spaces
concept.
Lewis stated they have three goals for the concept, which are allowing businesses that normally do not participate in the First Fridays take part in the event;
provide more art for residents to see in non-traditional businesses; and allow
artists, who are not a part of a gallery, a chance to showcase their work.
Art is really important, this is who Leonardtown is becoming and the
effort to become an Arts and Entertainment District was a huge pushnow lets
maximize it, Lewis stated.
According to the First Fridays website, the Gallery Spaces will change
quarterly, the businesses that are currently participating in the concept are as
follow: Flooring Max, The Rex, Fenwick Street Books and Music, Dragonfly
Jewelry, Crazy for Ewe Yarns, Hamilton Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Center, Big Larrys Comic Book Caf, W.M. Davis, Ye Olde Towne Caf, Caught
My Eye Gifts, Behind the Bar Coffee Bar and Speakeasy, Good Earth Natural
Foods Company, and Office of Helen Dorsey.
The Gallery Spaces concept will be a new feature added to First Fridays
and this upcoming First Friday, on March 6, is the first time the concept will be
introduced to the public.
For more information on First Fridays, visit the website, www. leonardtown-
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NEWS
Hearing in Pax River Child

Death Delayed Again
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
For the fourth time since being arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his son in a hot car on Pax River Naval Air Station last year,
John Juneks preliminary hearing before a judge in U.S. District Court has been
continued.
According to court documents filed in federal court in Greenbelt this month the
30-day period for the state to file an additional indictment or criminal information
against Junek, 40, of Leonardtown has long since passed.
But both the prosecution and Juneks defense counsel have consented to the four
continuances in part because good cause exists, as additional time is necessary to
provide the parties an adequate opportunity to explore potential resolution to this
matter.
The latest date set for Juneks hearing is now March 20, court records show.
After his Sept. 4 arrest Junek was made to surrender his passport and was not
allowed to remain in possession of any firearms while he was awaiting adjudication;
he was allowed to return home to live with his parents who live on the same land as
his own family in Leonardtown.
The criminal complaint against Junek filed last year showed he had dropped his
4-year-old son off at pre-school that morning before going on base to his office at
Building 2187.
Junek told law officers that he was supposed to drop the infant off at the child
development center on base but failed to do so, leaving him in a rear-facing child seat
from about 8:50 a.m. to 3:20p.m.
At nearly half past 3p.m. Junek received a call from his wife to ask if he had the
car seat and then realized, according to the criminal complaint, that he might not
have dropped his son off.
Junek found the infant unconscious and unresponsive in the hot car, the complaint said, and he called emergency responders.
Junek later told law officers that he had even come back out to his car at just
before 1p.m. for a meeting in another building, drove to that destination and had to
air out the car because it was so hot.
During the time of his use of the vehicle during the day, Junek stated that he
had been in a hurry to get to his meeting and did not notice that his son was still
strapped to his car seat in the rear seat of the vehicle, the complaint read.
All told, Junek left the child in the car for about seven hours, investigators
claimed.
Juneks attorney Robert Bonsib has said that the childs death was a tragic
accident.
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St. Marys County Chamber

of Commerce 2015
Legislative Session Update
The 2015 Legislative Session of the Maryland Legislature may have started
slow, but the pace has accelerated. The St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce
has maintained our active monitoring of the legislative proposals and activities. Our
Government Affairs Committee meets regularly to review legislative initiatives and
evaluate the impact on our members and our community. This group, which represents a cross section of our membership, prepares recommendations for the Chamber
Board to approve as the Chamber Position. When the Board approves any recommendations, they become the Chamber Position and that information is forwarded to
our Delegation in Annapolis.
Some of the Chambers actions this session include:
Support for the additional building on the site of the Southern Maryland
Higher Educations Center to house the University of Maryland UAS Research and
Engineering Facility. We support efforts to put the necessary engineering and design
funds in the 2016 state budget. This facility will be an asset to efforts to diversify
our local economy and create jobs. It will be in concert with the University UAS Test
Site, which is already operating in St. Marys County. We have communicated our
support for both of these items to all of our elected officials and the new administration in Annapolis.
We are supporting efforts to reduce taxes. Among these efforts are: removal of the automatic increase or indexing of the tax on motor fuel; elimination of
the personal property tax on businesses in St. Marys County and the entire state;
reduction of the states corporate tax rate.
We are opposing employer mandates and interference in the employer/employee relationship including: mandatory sick and safe leave; mandatory retirement
accounts; expedited increases in the minimum wage; mandated requirements that
require onerous rules and record keeping; shielding or expungement of criminal
records to prevent an employer from doing a background check before hiring; and
many more.
We are opposing additional regulations that are unnecessary, time consuming and expensive.
We are opposing additional taxes on both business and individuals, as well
as any increases in current taxes. As of the printing of this newsletter, our Chamber
has taken positions on over 70 pieces of legislation in addition to our advocacy in
support of projects and programs to benefit out local economy. Our Government
Affairs Committee and Chamber Board will continue to watch for opportunities to
represent our members through the remainder of the 2015 Legislative Session. The
session is scheduled to end on April 13.
Pair Charged in
Mechanicsville
Home Invasion
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Two men alleged to have broken into a West Lakeland Drive home
armed with a handgun and baseball bat in an effort to rob the residents
have been arrested and remain incarcerated at the countys adult detention
center.
Both David Lee and James Burke were charged in the home invasion.
According to charging documents filed in county District Court both
Lee and Burke entered the victims home March 1 by illegally accessing a
Lee
back door. Once inside police alleged that Lee, who is known by victims
Alex Trollinger and Alana McCoole, pointed a handgun at the pair and
announced they were being robbed.
Lee, who was backed up by Burke, police said, demanded about
$1,000 from Trollinger; police said Lee knew about the money after a prior
visit to the house earlier that evening.
Lee took the money, police said, and also took the cell phones that
belonged to both of the victims.
The two defendants then left the residence.
Trollinger identified Lee to the police by the defendants nickname,
known as Wong, and by his name on a prescription pill bottle in the
Burke
defendants possession that the victim happened to see earlier that evening.
After police were called to the victims residence they investigated a
nearby home where inside a burgundy-colored Saturn vehicle was a baseball bat matching the
description of the one used in the home invasion.
Police detained Lee and a short time later the victims were able to positively identify Lee as
the suspect in the armed robbery; police also found the pill bottle with the defendants name on
it that the victims had seen earlier.
Lee was charged with three counts of theft and two counts of first-degree assault.
Burke was charged with one count each of theft and robbery.
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concerned citizens during the annual Southern Maryland Legislative Reception in Annapolis on Feb. 26.
The Tri County Council of Southern Maryland and
local chambers of commerce helped in planning the
reception.
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Mikulski Announces
5th Term Will Be Her Last
On March 2 at Hendersons Wharf Inn in Fells Point, Md. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) announced she has decided not to run for re-election. Senator Mikulski, who will complete her 5th term in office in January, 2017, says she wants to
focus for the next two years on working for her constituents and for the nation.
Because every day, I want to wake up thinking about you -- the little guys and gals, the watermen, automobile workers,
researchers, small business owners and families, Senator Mikulski said. I want to give you 120 percent of my time with all
of my energy focused on you and your futures. Because its always been about you, never about me. Thats what it takes to be
a good senator by my expectations and by my standards.
Senator Mikulski was the first Democratic woman Senator elected in her own right, and was one of only two women
Senators serving when she took office in 1987. On January 5, 2011, she became the longest-serving woman in U.S. Senate
history when she was sworn in to the 112th Congress, breaking the record previously held by Senator Margaret Chase Smith
(R-Maine.) Senator Mikulski has said she shares many things in common with Senator Smith, including a strong belief in
constituent service.
On Saturday, March 17, 2012, she surpassed Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers as the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Congress. In 1976, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as the Congresswoman from Marylands third district.
Senator Mikulski holds many other firsts, including being the first Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, a post she took on Dec. 20, 2012.
Throughout her time in elected office, she has fought uphold the values she learned growing up in East Baltimore. She
continues to fight for a stronger economy and safer America every day.
Fellow politicians will miss Senator Mikulski and wish her well.
Throughout her trailblazing career in public service, Barbara Mikulski has always been a fierce champion for Marylands
children, women and working families, and a powerful voice for Americans who otherwise would have been forgotten and
left behind. Our state and our country are far better off today because of Senator Mikulskis leadership. I am grateful for the
opportunity to know this extraordinary woman and to have worked with her throughout our years in elected office, and I know
that she will continue to fight for those values to which shes dedicated her life, said Comptroller Peter Franchot in a press
release.
The Maryland Democratic Party send an email statewide thanking Senator Mikulski for her efforts on behalf of Marylands working families, children and all of her constituents.
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Cops & COURTS
Man Charged
with Abusing
Toddler
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man charged with badly beating and abusing a toddler told police that he sometimes got too angry with the
child when she either cursed at him or misbehaved and that
he would punish her physically.
Justin Cave, 22, identified by police as the childs stepfather has been charged with alleged abuse and assault on
the child stemming from an incident back in February,
according to charging documents filed in county District
Court.
Cave
Law enforcement first became aware of the abuse to the
child when the childs grandparents picked the child up for
a visit; they took her to MedStar St. Marys Hospital after they noticed multiple
injuries on the child.
According to police who were called to the hospital Feb. 24 the child, only two
years old, was bruised about her head, face, arms, and buttocks. Police also found
that clumps of her hair were missing from her scalp and a small laceration on the
back of her head.
The childs grandparents told police that Cave and the childs mother, Shelby
Marie Wood, had told them the child was hurt when Cave accidentally tripped over
the victim and fell on her while carrying a car seat.
When interviewed by police both Wood and Cave waived their Miranda rights,
charging documents stated. Cave told police he cared for the young girl along with
his own infant son at their home on Blake Creek Road while Wood worked.
He stated he was the only one who physically disciplines the victim, Dep.
Elizabeth Croyle wrote in charging documents. He stated he gets angry with the
victim for cursing at him or not listening.
The defendant stated within the last week he became angry with the victim and
slapped her on her face too hard for cursing at him.
Cave also admitted to grabbing the girl by her arms and digging his fingernails
into her arms when he would take her to sit in a corner for a time out, charging
documents state.
The defendant also told police that he had pinched the girl on the face and slap
her on her buttocks too hard on several occasions.
Valley Lee Man Charged

with Child Porn Possession
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A man charged with exchanging
numerous sexually explicit images
over a social media site to a 14-yearold girl remains incarcerated at the
countys adult detention center.
Lance K. Cutchember, 33 of Valley Lee, faces charges of possessing
child pornography, and police say he
began the on-line relationship with the
victim back in November of last year.
According to charging documents
filed against Cutchember in county
District Court, the defendant sent several social media messages via Facebook pleading with the victim to send
him nude photographs of her for his
own sexual gratification.
Police allege that Cutchember
sent her a sexually explicit image and
asked her to reciprocate; the two were
acquainted with each other through a
mutual employer court records show.
Police said the victim continually refused the requests made by Cutchem-
ber but eventually

relented and sent
a nude photo of
herself from the
neck down to the
defendant.
Police say that
Cutchember continued to post on
Facebook in order
Cutchember
to entice the victim with items so
she would meet with him for an actual
sexual relationship but the two never
met and no relationship developed.
Police said Cutchember admitted in interviews with them that he
was aware of the victims age and that
he acknowledged sending the initial
sexually explicit image, which he obtained from the Internet, to the young
girl.
He also admitted, police said, to
asking for and receiving the nude photograph of the victim.
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Vehicle On Fire
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Mathew Dodson discovered his vehicle on fire on Mechanicsville Rd. early

Saturday morning; authorities have ruled the fire as arson.
On Feb. 28, around 1 a.m., Deputy State Fire Marshal Don Brenneman
responded to the scene and stated Dodson discovered smoke coming from his
1997 Chrysler LHS. The incendiary fire was set in the passenger seat of the
vehicle and the blaze caused an estimated $1,500 in damage to the Chrysler.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Region, at 443-550-6835.
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Grow Garvey
Grow Garvey is a catching phrase for the efforts

to plan for a New Garvey Senior Activity Center. The
Garvey Senior Activity Center Group will provide a status briefing for all concerned St. Marys County citizens
on ns on March 9, at 1 p.m. The location is: The Executive Inn & Suites Hotel Conference Room, Leonardtown,
Maryland. The time is: 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Our group would like to thank the General Manager,
Heather Harrison, Executive Inn and Suites Hotel for donating the hotels Conference Room for us to host our
meeting. We also would like to thank some of the local
businesses in Leonardtown for posting our Grow Garvey
flyers announcing our meetings: Ye Olde Towne Caf,
The REX and Kevins Seafood Corner.
The address is 41655 Park Avenue, Leonardtown,
MD 20650, located between theold PNC Bank and Good
Earth Store in Leonardtown. Wevery much need a great
turnout of Garvey Supporters if we are to keep the Grow
Garvey momentum going. Please join us on March the
9th. Points of contact are Dale Taylor, Chairperson, 301481-2300; Margaret Forrest, Vice Chairperson, 301-4815850; Patricia Armstrong, Secretary, 240-298-5653 and
Gail Murdock, Parliamentarian 30l-848-9458. RSVP
Dale Taylor or Margaret Forrest at the numbers shown
by March 6.
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Camels and
White Elephants
We have heard the proverb about the camel at first getting its head in the tent, and soon the whole camel
is in. Well, it appears that the T&E Museum is moving further into the taxpayers tent. First, we help build a
new building (in progress), and the nose of the camel is in the tent. Now Commissioners Hewitt, Jarboe and
Guy approve an additional $570,000 in tax money to renovate existing buildings and the head of the camel
is in. Commissioners Morgan and OConner had the fortitude to vote no on this additional money, as there
are many other higher priority demands for our tax money with less political overtones.
Influential people associated with the T&E Museum are also pushing for taxpayers to cover ongoing
operational expenses to bring the camel further into the taxpayers tent. If this Museum cannot sustain
itself, why should taxpayers have to bear this financial burden? If the Museum cannot sustain itself, scale
back. Some of these buildings should be converted to other in demand uses, but not to compete with private businesses. Some will tout that the Museum is a tourist attraction, but the amount of tourism that this
Museum brings into St. Marys County may be insignificant.
Before the election, Commissioner Hewitt served on the T&E Museum Board, so the question now
arises, is it a conflict of interest for him to be involved to bring the Museum further into the tax payers
tent? Will the T&E Museum be another losing proposition for the taxpayers like the White Elephant Wicomico Golf Course that continues to operate at a loss? Taxpayers should not have to subsidize the sport of
golf or be involved in a restaurant selling alcohol with the associated potential liabilities. This new Board
of Commissioner should divest this property for the benefit of taxpayers.
It may be easier for politicians to make decisions pushed by influential people and special interests
than it is to make practical decisions for the rank and file taxpayers, you and me. Contact our Commissioners at bocc@stmarysmd.com to let them know your feelings on Camels and White Elephants, because be
assured that special interests will be lobbying.
Joe Wible, Sr.
Leonardtown, Md.
Spirit of Competition
The spirit of competition is an American quality that is deeply ingrained in our
society and is the embodiment of our national heritage. The forefathers that created our society struggled with great obstacles to make this country a place where
free will and a persons worthy endeavor could bring them prosperity. Nowhere is
this more evident than in our competitive sports where men and women have been
rewarded with great wealth and have become elevated to God-like status. These
sports figures have actually become the American icon of wealth and power and
the price they pay for it is great responsibility. They are responsible for being role
models for our young generation and they should be examples of integrity, honesty,
citizenship, and sportsmanship.
From the time our children were old enough to hold a baseball bat in their hands
we taught them to be competitive. We taught them how to win by going the extra
mile and how to accept the agony of defeat with grace. We taught them that losing
was part of the game and being a good sportsman was probably the most important
lesson they would learn from sports competition. We didnt teach them that winning
at all costs was the major consideration. Nor did we teach them to despise their competitor like they were enemies. As far as we were concerned that the attitude of this
country concerning sports has changed considerably since I was a youngster. Winning at all costs has become the American way in professional sports and I for one,
am sickened by it. Our standards of sportsmanship have sunk to an almost criminal
level and if you really give it some thought, it is criminal because it involves huge
sums of money that are used to manipulate people. Whenever there is a great deal
of money involved, there is always the possibility of cheating to win. This is when
the entire country gets a black eye and it reflects on the integrity of us all. In the
international arena, we look like hoodlums and are only interested in the almightily
dollar. Our image of being a country founded on honesty and justice has become
tarnished almost beyond redemption and if we dont take measures to correct this
soon, my case in point is the recent Super Bowl championship team and their method
of attaining that title. The team and the organization they represent have been caught
with their hands in the cookie jar on more than one occasion. Years ago they had
their snow removal team clear a path so their kicker could make a game-winning
field goal, which was in complete violation of the rules. That was considered a minor
offense but that was just the beginning. That episode was followed by Spy Gate and
then Deflate Gate, and the national organization that represented them did nothing
but say they were investigating it. Ultimately the team triumphed and became Super
Bowl Champions, but what made it so ironic is that they probably would have won
without cheating. What makes the whole situation so difficult to swallow is that they
represent America as champions and the whole world saw how they won. I cannot
accept or condone dishonesty for the sake of winning a game, but I can believe that
others will for something as cheap as bragging rights. Of course there will always
be those who encourage dishonesty because of the I pray that our young people do
not see this as a good example to follow as they mature into the adults that will lead
this country into the future. I still have faith that the majority of citizens in this
wonderful country are like me, honest and forthright. We are the generation who
kept this country free of tyranny by serving it with great endeavor and we pass it
along to our descendents with honor.
Samuel R. (Sal) Pistachio
Mechanicsville, Md.
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get involved to show that we take seriously the need
to close the economic divide by aggressively confronting economic diversification, job growth, and
new technological education in St. Marys County.
The St. Marys County Branch of the NAACP is
equally as committed to economic diversification
efforts that will close the economic divide by providing jobs for professional and skilled workers. As
it stands, St. Marys County has an opportunity to
be the driving force in the new technology of Unmanned Aircraft and Autonomous Systems. Thanks
to a partnership between the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center (SMHEC), the University
System of Maryland (USM) and the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance, we are poised to take the lead.
A research facility recognized as USM/ SMHEC
Building 3 is at the heart of this opportunity, however there is a problem. While $2.5 million were allocated over the last two years for Building three,
the States Capital Improvement Plan, released in
January 2015, does not include the additional $3.85
million needed to start the building design until FY
2018. However, the Governor can add the needed
funding in a supplemental budget, or change the
States Capital Improvement Plan to allow the additional funding in 2016.
Additionally, Southern Maryland is the fastest
growing region of our state yet its the only region
not currentlybeing served with a bricks & mortar
presence from the USM. If we want to continue this
growth, we need sustained funding for this facility
to keep the project on track. More importantly, studies conclude that new fields of expertise and employment will become available with this job creating
project. The USM Academic and Research Center
will support local job opportunities for aircraft modification work, an unmanned aircraft test center at
the airport, as well as support Naval activities cur-
rently underway at Patuxent River.

Economically, Patuxent River brings in over
$40 billion annually and the county only captures
10 percent of the revenue. The overwhelming majority goes to fund programs and projects throughout
the rest of the country. A major university research
presence is key to building a modern and local industrial base and bringing in new businesses for the
county, our region and Patuxent River. This job creator has attracted the attention of several companies
including, Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. (Manassas,
VA) and UAV Solutions (Jessup, MD). Aurora has
already opened an office locally and also plans to
bring two UAS programs here this year.
We thank the County Commissioners for recognizing the importance that the USM/ SMHEC
Bldg. three represents for our local economy. They
have pledged $1 million of the $3.85 million needed
for design funding contingent upon state funding
by 2016. Governor Hogan has the sole authority to
add in the remaining $2.8 million in design funding to keep the project on track. We ask the citizens
of St. Marys County to take action and join us in
our call for the realization of this opportunity, which
will create much needed jobs for all. Please sign
the Larry Hogan: Save the Funding for the SMHEC
3rd Building petition at www.change.org/p/savebuilding-3.We encourage you to contact your state
officials (Senator Waugh, Delegate ODonnell, Delegate Morgan and Delegate Rey) to let them know
that this issue is important to you, our county, and
our region.
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Education
SMCPS Welcomes Participation

in Corollary Sports
By Megan Conway
Contributing Writer
In 2008, Maryland became the first state to pass a law determining that students with disabilities would have as many opportunities as their non-disabled peers to participate in adapted
Physical Education and school sport systems.
The SMCPS Corollary Sports program is a product of this
legislation, related to the Maryland Public Secondary Schools
Athletic Association. The Corollary Sports main objective is
to increase interscholastic athletic participation opportunities
for all students, in particular, students with disabilities, said
Coordinator for Adapted Physical Education and Corollary
Sports of the SMCPS Department of Special Education Rocco
Aiello.
The SMCPS Corollary Sports teams consist of athletes
with disabilities along with their non-disabled peers. Right now,
depending on the season, Chopticon High School, Great Mills
High School, and Leonardtown High School each field a bowling and bocce team. These belong to the first of two tracts in the
Corollary Sports: Competitive, where the three teams go head
to head in competition, said Aiello. The second tract is Uncompetitive, where students join just for a fun activity, said Aiello.
Cycling is offered through Corollary Sports as an uncompetitive
team, where athletes will go on rides up through such areas as
the Three Notch Trail. Aiello also added that so far, St. Marys
is the only county in Maryland that offers Cycling.
Each Corollary Sport team practices for four weeks,
two practices per week. A coach and assistant coach guides
Photo courtesy of SMCPS
each team. Almost all of these coaches are SMCPS employees, but they are not required to be, Aiello said. Front row: Morgan Smith, Haley Barickman, Melissa Williams, Phyllis White, Steven Brodigan
Right now, all schools in Maryland have some sort of corol- Center Row: Tasha Ingmire, Mariah Blackstock, Dane Woodburn, Dyquarius Robinson, Josie Graham (assistant coach)
lary sports team. The most common sport is bocce, followed by Back Row: (head coach) Cathy Holden, William Nicholas, Andrew Nicholas
bowling, said Aiello. He stressed how fortunate our county is to
have a bowling team for each high school, and be able to have
Some of these students may not be interested in competitive sports, or the Interpractices at Esperanza Bowling Lanes. Coming in third for the
scholastic Athletic teams specifically, and this is another option for them, he added.
State of Maryland is Corollary Track and Field.
The bowling athletes recently had their last practice of the season. Currently, These teams are also good for socialization. Right now, there is a nice amount
up to 20 athletes can fill each team, coming to a total of about 40 athletes this year, of student population coming out for the teams, Aiello happily reported, and the
both disabled and non-disabled. Any student can choose to participate on teams, coaches enjoy it, feeling that it is a lot of fun, and it is something they look forward
to during the school year.
Aiello said.
Meanwhile, the Corollary Sports program continues to improve, and SMCPS
The most important part of these teams isnt the sport or the guidelines, but the
positive attributes they bring to athletes. Athletes on the Corollary teams are able to is looking to compete in bowling among other counties in the future, Aiello said.
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their school, Aiello said.
Mother Catherine Students Prepare

For Easter By Giving To Community
Students at Mother Catherine Spalding School,
the private Catholic school serving northern St. Marys
County, are preparing for the Easter season by collecting food and other items for several organizations. The
effort has become a school tradition during Lent, the
40d ay period leading up to Easter Sunday.
Among the beneficiaries of the childrens effort are
the food pantry at Our Lady of the Wayside Church
in Chaptico, the St. Marys Nursing Home in Leonardtown, and Taylor Farm in Bushwood. Children across
all grades, from prek to 8, collect items ranging from
food to wall art to stuffed animals, and just about anything in between that can be of use to those groups.
Donations from the public are greatly appreciated
and can be dropped off at the school between 7:30 am
and 4 pm. Canned food, Kleenex, wipes, shampoo,
soap, brushes, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving gel, razors, socks, cologne, lotion, perfume and
purses are particularly needed. The school is located

on Chaptico Rd, about a mile off Route 5.
Our food pantry can always benefit from donations, and the childrens effort helps make food available to those in our community who need it most, said
Fr. Charles Gallagher, pastor at Our Lady of the Wayside Church. The food pantry is open the second and
fourth Thursdays of each month from 10 am to noon.
To further reflect during this solemn season, classes take turns leading the school in the Stations of the To
further reflect during this solemn season, classes take
turns leading the school in the Stations of the presents
the Living Stations, one of the most moving events of
the school year.
The school participates in other drives throughout
the year, including the annual Archdiocesan coat drive,
which helps provide warm clothes for people of all ages
throughout the region. This year, the children collected
more than 200 coats for that drive.

We teach our children to be leaders in the community, following the example set by Mother Catherine
Spalding herself, said principal Linda Miedzinski.
A new school, Mother Catherine Academy, will
open next year in the building, with a goal of expanding
on the good works the current school has incorporated
into its identity. The academy will be operated by a
board of trustees rather than the Archdiocese of Washington, but will have its religious accreditation through
the archdiocese. Its academic accreditation will continue through AdvancED. The school welcomes children
of all faiths and tuition assistance is available.
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Education
Getting Ready for

Summer Camp
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Calvert Library Prince Frederick is gearing up for the annual Summer
Camp Fair, scheduled for March 9 at 6:30 p.m.
The Calvert County Parent Teacher Association used to host the Summer Camp
Fair as a fundraiser, selling table space and soliciting advertising for a booklet they
had printed.
After a few years, the fair got to be too much work for the volunteer organization to continue hosting it. The library stepped in at that point, with continued
financial contribution from the Calvert PTA.
Its a wonderful opportunity and resource for parents and campers, said
Calvert Library Public Relations Coordinator Robyn Truslow, adding that they
will get a chance to meet camp councilors and find the right activity for the
Calvert Library
presents
Summer Camp
Fair 2015
Gather materials and meet many
local camp providers.
Calvert Library, Prince Frederick
Monday March 9, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
For more information visit
calvertlibrary.info or
call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Calvert Library programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

For special needs, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Flyer courtesy of Robyn Truslow, Calvert County Public Library
summer.
Currently, there are more than 20 camps scheduled to have representatives at
the Summer Camp Fair, including Calvert Parks and Recreation, Volanz Aerospace
and various day cares.
For parents and campers who cant make it to the fair, contact information for
the camps will be posted on the Calvert County Library website. For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us.
sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Two New
Homeschool Days at
Sotterley Planation
With the arrival of 2015, Sotterly Plantation is pleased to offer additional learning
opportunities for children and adults at Historic Sotterley Plantation.
Slavery to Freedom Tuesday, Sept. 15

During the 1800s enslaved people worked
and toiled at Sotterley Plantation, while longing for freedom.
Tidewater Plantation Life Tuesday, April

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Experience what it was like to grow up on a
Tidewater Plantation during an era gone by!
Slave Cabin 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Plantation House noon and 3 p.m.
Laundry Spinning Cottage 10:30 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m.
Corn Crib noon and 3 p.m.
Schoolhouse North Gatehouse 10:30 a.m.

and 1:30 p.m.
Garden Colonial Revival Garden noon
and 3 p.m.
Laundry Spinning Cottage 10:30 a.m.
and 1:30 p.m.
Games Portico of the 1703 Plantation
House noon and 3 p.m.
Make a day of it! Pack a picnic lunch,

hike our nature trails, fly a kite, and enjoy!
Admission: $5.00 per person. Children
under age 5 FREE. One adult per family
FREE. Purchase tickets at our Visitor Center. No reservations necessary. Rain or shine
event.
TPP Special Awards Given to

St. Marys Science Fair Winners
The 55th Annual St. Marys County Science and Engineering Fair was held
on Feb. 7 at Great Mills High School. This year over 125 entries were submitted,
making judging for The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) Special Awards more difficult
than ever. Lead judges for TPP were Greg Olson (Wyle) and Robert Bob Ernst
(NAVAIR).
Eight middle and high school participants earned TPP Special Awards in the
scientific areas of Aeronautics/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronics, Environmental/
Biological, and the Unmanned Systems with cash prizes totaling $600.
Special Award winners will showcase their projects at the upcoming TPP/International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Special Awards Reception
on March 12 at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. Special guest speaker Leslie
Taylor, SES, Executive Director, Integration and Interoperability/ Integrated Warfighting Capability Enterprise Team Lead will address STEM education and the role
our young Science Fair winners will play in defining the future. Taylor will be accompanied by Mr. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, St. Marys County Public
Schools to present the TPP awards.
The TPP/INCOSE awards reception is open to the public and advanced registration is recommended. For more information, visit www.paxpartnership.org or
contact Cyndi Deppe, 301-866-1739 ext. 308.
TPP is a proud sponsor of the regions Science Fairs and Expos, as well as many
other STEM related programs and competitions. With the help of our Benefactors,
Board of Directors, and Corporate Members, TPP provides support in many different ways, to include logistics, sponsorship, and judging. For more information on
TPP, please visit www.paxpartnership.org.
2015 TPP Special Award Winners:

Aeronautics/Aerospace
Environmental/Biological
Senior Category: Matthew Marrs

Project: Electromagnetic Ring Launcher
Home School
Senior Category: Jonathan Feid

Project: Temperature Change on
Regeneration
Great Mills High School
Junior Category: Savannah Jabr

Project: Wind Turbine Blades Efficacy
Spring Ridge Middle School
Junior Category: Madison Marigliano

Project: Go Tree Free
Electrical/Electronics
Unmanned Systems Chief Engineer Award
Senior Category: James Kelley

Project: Depth Sensing Aid for the Blind
Senior Category: Jaret Williams

Project: Smart Mailbox
Junior Category: Mykayla Hayden

Project: Are Rare Earth Magnets an Electric Motors BFF?
Father Andrew White, S.J. School
Junior Category: Ryan Williams

Project: Kinect Controlled Robotic Arm
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Rain Tax Repeal

Wont Stop Stormwater
Spending Mandates
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
With competing measures to either
repeal or reform the states stormwater
management fee more commonly
known as the rain tax making their
way through the Annapolis legislature
one thing that will not change is the federal mandate that the counties still find
ways to pay for pollution control measures aimed at cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Gov. Larry Hogan has come out
with a bill to repeal the requirement that
counties impose the tax entirely while
Senate President Thomas V. Mike
Millers bill would take away the mandate as well but would make counties
ensure they have a plan to pay for the
federal pollution control mandates.
An economist from the Maryland
Public Policy Institute (MPPI), though,
says that even if either measure passes it
might not change much in the real world.
The federal mandate is statewide,
said John Walters of the MPPI think
tank. The bottom line is some money
is going to be spent on curbing pollution.
There are some things that are disingenuous about the repeal effort.
The problems that exist with any
kind of reform or repeal effort are these,
Walters said.
First there is no gaurantee that with
a repeal or reform that counties will actually choose to rescind the stormwater
fees they already have in place.
St. Marys County currently has no
stormwater management fee but it is in
line to have one due to its population
nearing or exceeding 100,000 residents.
If neither bill passes in the legislature this year the rain tax will still be
in effect in 10 jurisdictions.
Despite its being unpopular as a
draconion revenue measure, the rain tax
has raised about $110 million each year
since its inception in 2012.
That money has been redistributed
to the 10 jurisdictions that enacted the
tax to pay for stormwater management
projects.
Once the government is used to a
revenue stream theyre usually loathe to
give it up, Walters said. Even if you
repeal the bill that started [the rain tax]
theres no guarantee that the counties
will repeal their fees because they probably want the revenue.
Still there are positive aspects to
moving the rain tax down to the control of counties, Walters said, especially
since the state government has in the
past made a pasttime of raiding certain
funds to balance the operating budget
against recurring revenue shortfalls.
Pushing that funding mandate to
the counties could ensure that the pollution control money is used for what it
Photos Courtesy of Department of Public Works and Transportation
was intended.
Thats definitely an advantage,
Walters said. Its an interesting, sticky
situation. I think some counties may
keep it.
In an analysis of the current rain
tax Walters completed for the MPPI the
counties could retain portions of the
$110 million, if there was a repeal, that
would have been collected but the state
as a whole could face the possibility of
many stormwater management projects
going by the way side.
Without that revenue, Gov. Hogan
and county leaders would have to choose
between letting local stormwater remediation projects mandated by federal
regulation go unfunded or finding the
money to pay for the projects in already
tight state and local budgets, Walters
wrote in his Feb. 20 analysis.
County budgets are tight, to be sure
said Commissioner Todd Morgan, and
no matter which bill passes to reform
the tax or repeal it outright counties will
likely face the fact that they will have to
deal with the cost burden on their own.
The rain tax is not the only thing
that the county has to worry about either,
Morgan said.
Lets not forget weve got the WIP
out there, Morgan said of the states

Watershed Implementation Plan that sets
stringent controls on sediment, nitrogen
and phosphorus going into the watershed aside from the rain tax. This [rain
tax reform] could be an unfunded mandate put down on us.
Every county is going to have to
find a way to deal with it. Theres no help
from the feds.
Commissioner Tom Jarboe said that
the WIP on its own could cost hundreds
of millions of dollars aside from any revenue collected from a rain tax. Either or
both would have a dampening effect on
economic growth here.
It will cost us millions of millions of dollars, people just cant follow
through, Jarboe said. It stops us from
moving forward with economic development because we have to keep up with
mandates from up on high.
Jarboe said rain tax reforms would
likely only delay the inevitable.
If anything its a delay of game,
Jarboe said. Its probably more political
than it is substantive.
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Obituaries
Mary Rachael Keaton (Dickens), 50
Mary Rachael Keaton
(Dickens), 50 was born on
April 12, 1964 in Leonardtown Md. to Virgil and Pearl
Dickens and was called home
to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015
at St. Marys Hospital.
Rachael, as she was known by her family and friends, received her education in St.
Marys County Public School and later moved
to Virginia where she graduated. Rachael has
such a caring heart for taking care of people
that was in need, in which led her to working
in the field of nursing until her untimely death.
Rachael was the loving mother of two
daughters, Tralana and Tameka Keaton; one
grandson, Carlisle Keaton.
Rachael loved spending time with her
grandson Carlisle who truly meant the
world to her. Whenever Rachael would talk to
anyone about her daughters, she would always
have this big beautiful smile on her face; she
truly cherished and loved her daughters with
all her heart. She loved talking on the phone
with her mother quite often, it was for no special reason; it was just to hear her mothers
voice. Rachael truly loved her father; no matter what, YES she was Daddys Girl!!!
Rachaels love for her brother Ray was
priceless; she so adored him. She enjoyed
attending family gatherings, chatting on the
phone and per her brother Ray, the other love
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of her life, was BINGOshe so enjoyed every

moment of it.
Rachael will truly be missed by her coworkers and residents at the Bayside Nursing
Home.
Rachael was preceded in death by her
grandparents, Virgil and Catherine Dickens and Thomas and Dora Taylor; her aunts,
Catherine and Sadie and a very special cousin,
Tanya Luckett.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories to daughters, Tralana and Tameka Keaton; her grandson, Carlisle Keaton; her loving parents, Virgil and Pearl Dickens; brother,
Ray Dickens (Debora); five aunts, Florine
(Warren), Lousie (Charles), Susie, Regina and
Betty; four uncles, Eugene, James, Adolph
and Arthur ; her Godmother, Shirley Butler,
extended family and friends.
Family united with friends on Friday,
Feb. 27 for visitation from 10 a.m. until time
of Homegoing Celebration at 11 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home ~ 38576 Brett Way
~ Mechanicsville, Md. Interment to follow
at St. Marks UAME Church Cemetery ~ Valley Lee, Md. Pastor Henry Briscoe will be
officiating.
Lester James Kraft, 53

Lester James Kraft, 53
of Hollywood, Md. passed
away on Feb. 20 at his residence. Born Jan. 16, 1962 in
Patuxent River, Md., he was
the son of the late Margaret L.
An Independent Family-Owned Funeral Home

Serving Southern Maryland for over 100 Years
Michael K. Gardiner, C.F.S.P., C.P.C.
Funeral Director/President
and Lester Kraft.

Lester is survived by his wife Elizabeth
Marilyn Kraft, son, Lester Franklin Kraft of
Hollywood, Md., siblings; Shelia Kraft Watson, Rex Kraft, Paul Kraft, Jon Kraft, all of
Florida, Brian Kraft of Washington, and
Gregory Kraft of California. In addition to his
parents Lester was preceded in death by his
brothers; Bruce Kraft, Keith Kraft and Mark
Kraft.
Lester graduated from Great Mills High
School. He was a Radiation Safety Technician
Contractor for DOD, DOE and Nuclear Power
Plants across the country for over 20 years.
He enjoyed playing guitar, riding in his
hydrostream, crabbing and casinos.
A Memorial mass will be celebrated on
Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in St. Josephs
Catholic Church, Morganza, Md., with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will
be private. Contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society 1041 Rt. 3 North
Building A Gambrills, Md., 21054.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home P.A. Leonardtown, Md.
John Michael Domenick, 69

John Michael Domenick, 69, of Patuxent River,
Md. passed away February
26 at Hospice House of St.
Marys in Callaway, Md., surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 5,
1945, in Hartford, Conn., he
is the son of late Joseph Domenick, Sr. and
Carmella DiDonato.
In 1964, John enlisted in the United
States Army and proudly served his country
as a Medical Specialist until his honorable
discharge in 1970. He earned his Associates
of Arts degree in criminal justice. He went to
work as a police officer for the Miami Dade
County Police Department. He was proud to
have the opportunity to help his fellow citizens. He also enjoyed working security detail at the Miami Hurricanes college football
games. He was a sports fanatic and loved
watching the Miami Hurricanes, Miami Dolphins, and the Cincinnati Reds. He was later
employed as a travel agent in Las Vegas, Nev.
He enjoyed travelling throughout the world.
He travelled abroad to every continent except
Antarctica and Africa. His favorite destination was Hawaii. He enjoyed golfing and
was an exceptional cook, and enjoyed Italian
pasta dishes.
John is survived by his children, Joshua
Theisen (Brandy) of Lexington Park, Md.
and Jenna Frickx (Matthew) of Patuxent
River, Md.; his brother, Joseph Domenick, Jr.
of Framingham, MA and his granddaughter,
Natalie Belle Jolie. He is preceded in death by
his parents.
All services will be private.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.
Crystal Celesta Lesty Vogt, 89
Providing trusted service to the community for over 100 Years

41590 Fenwick Street P.O. Box 270 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
www.mgfh.com
(301)-475-8500
Crystal Celesta Lesty

Vogt, 89, of Leonardtown,
Md., formerly of Virginia
Beach, Va., passed away on
Feb. 6 at St. Marys Nursing
Center.
Born April 24, 1925 in
Lockwood, Mo., she was the daughter of the

late W. Arthur Kerr and Ethel (Johnson) Kerr.
Lesty graduated from Republic High
School in Missouri in 1943. She married John
Franklin Vogt on April 15, 1943 and was a
homemaker. Lesty moved to the area from
Boynton Beach, Fla. in 2003.
Lesty is survived by her children, John
Frederick Vogt of Virginia Beach, Va., Steven
Wayne Vogt of Duck, N.C., and Debra Lucille
Barton of Lusby, Md.; six grandsons, Douglas
Vogt, Michael Vogt, Charles G. Vogt, Christopher R. Barton, Alexander R. Barton, and
John Duncan Barton; two great-grandsons,
Brenden Vogt and Ethan Vogt; and siblings,
John Kerr of Lockwood, Mo., Kenneth Kerr
of Kansas City, Mo., Wendall Kerr of Springfield, Mo., Helen Dixon of West Plains, Mo.,
and Ruth Harvey of Lawrence, Kan. In addition to her parents and husband, Lesty was
preceded in death by her siblings, Coble Kerr,
Raymond Kerr, Rawleigh Kerr, Linda Lupardus, May Atkisson, and Evelyn Wingett.
Services will be at Arlington National
Cemetery, Arlington, Va. on a date to be
determined.
Memorial contributions may be made to
The Cedar Lane Senior Living Community
at Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane
Court, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Veronica Anne Gates, 51

Veronica Anne Gates,
51, of Mechanicsville, Md.
passed away Feb. 26, in New
Jersey. Born Jan. 23, 1964
in Riverdale, Md., she was
the daughter of Robert J.
Hutchinson and Leola M.
Howard Hutchinson.
Veronica was employed as a hospital administrator at Charles Regional Medical Center, LaPlata, Md.
She enjoyed reading, spending time in
colonial Beach and West Virginia camping.
Her spare time was always spent with family
Predeceased by her father, Veronica is
survived by her mother, Leola Hutchinson;
husband, Steven Gates; son, Danny Buckler; in-laws, Ed and Thelma Gates; brothers,
Robert J. Hutchinson (Debbie) and Daniel J.
Hutchinson (Tammy); nieces and nephews,
Jessica Pickens, Danielle, Jake, Bobby, Joey,
Nash Hutchinson; Danielle, Stephanie, Tyler,
Morgan, Brayden, Quinn Ostrowski; Josh and
Amanda Garrison.
The family will receive friends for Veronicas Life Celebration on Friday, March 6
from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at BrinsfieldEchols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three
Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, Md. Prayers will
be held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7 at
10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville, Md. Inurnment will be private.
Harold Harry Joseph Zernhelt, 60

Harold Harry Joseph
Zernhelt, 60, of Lexington
Park, Md. passed away on
February 25 in Leonardtown,
Md. Born on Feb. 9, 1955 in
Key West, Fla., he was the son
of the late Gloria Zernhelt and
Theodore Zernhelt. Harry
was the loving husband of Deborah L. Zern-
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helt, whom he married on April 24, 1976 in
Allentown, Pa. Harry is survived by his children; Bryan Anthony Zernhelt of Lexington
Park, Md., Eric Joseph Zernhelt of California,
Md., and 4 grandchildren. Siblings; Ted Zernhelt of Ala., Nancy Clark of S.C., Mary Ann
Banko, Carol Hemphill, James Zernhelt, and
Joyce Ann Roth all of Pa. He was preceded in
death by his brother Steven Zernhelt. Harry
graduated from Central Catholic High School
in 1973. Harry joined the United States Navy
in September, 1973, his duty stations included;
September,1973 to November, 1973 RTC,
Great Lakes, Ill., November, 1973 to April,
1974 in NCTC, Pensacola, Fla., April, 1974
to May, 1976 in Comsecond FLT on board
the USS Albany (CG10), USS Puget Sound
(AD 38), and USS Mount Whitney (LCC20).
Home port, Norfolk, Va., May, 1976 to July,
1979 Cincpac, Honolulu, Hawaii, July, 1979
to Oct., 1982 NSGA Northwest, Chesapeake,
Va., October, 1982 to Nov., 1985 on USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Norfolk, Va., November, 1985 to
December, 1988 NSGA Charleston, S.C., January, 1989 to January, 1991 in Suslak, Seoul,
South Korea, and January, 1991 to November,
1993 in NESEA, St. Inigoes, Md., While serving in the Navy, he earned the Navy Good
Conduct Medal (5), Navy Rifle-Marksmanship Ribbon (Expert), Navy Achievement
Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Overseas
Service Ribbon (2), Sea Service Deployment
Ribbon (3), National Defense Service Medal
(2), Joint-Service Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal , and Joint Service Achievement Medal. After serving 20 years, he retired
in November, 1993 and worked as a CT Specialist for SAIC.
Harry enjoyed going to his childrens
and grandchildrens football games, playing
with his grandchildren, and loved being with
family.
The family received friends on Monday,
March 2 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown,
Md. with a Funeral Service at 4 p.m. with Rev.
Jim Warren officiating. Interment will be
private.
Bruce Alan Pelczar, 71

Bruce Alan Pelczar,
71, of Mechanicsville, Md.
formerly from Dover, N.H.,
passed away on Feb. 26 at
his home surrounded by his
loving family. Born on July
22, 1943 in Dover, N.H., he
was the son of the late Phyllis Pelczar and John Pelczar. Bruce was the
loving husband of Beverly Pelczar whom he
married in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, Md. on Dec. 10,
1966. Bruce is survived by his children Brad
Pelczar (Kim) and Joanie Guy (Brent) both
of Mechanicsville, Md., 5 grandchildren, and
brother Alden Butch Pelczar of Dover, N.H.
He was preceded in death by his son Troy
Alan Pelczar and sister Mary Lee Kimball.
He graduated from Dover High School in
1961. Bruce served in the United States Navy
from June 12, 1964 to April 11, 1969, while
serving in the Navy he earned the Good Conduct Medal (Second Award) for period service
ending June 11, 1968. National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, his education
and training consisted of Correspondence
Course of Military Requirements for Airman
(NP-91600), Correspondence Course of Military Requirements for Petty Officer 3 & 2, PR
Class A: School, NAS, Lakehurst, New Jersey 17th of 38 in class, Fork Lift School, AMD,
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NAS, Patuxent River, Md., and Navy Training

Course for PR 3 & 2 (91639-1A). His duty station included; Norfolk, Va. USS Independence
During the Cuban Missile Crisis), and Patuxent River, Md. He moved from Norfolk, Va.
to St. Marys County in 1965. Bruce worked
as a Warehouseman/Salesman for NAS Patuxent River /Civil Service for 33 years, retiring in
Oct. 3, 1995. He also worked for Mechanicsville Building Supply. Bruce enjoyed coaching and playing softball, quail hunting, bowling, playing slot machines, dancing, and loved
being with his family.
The family received friends on Tuesday,
March 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md.
A Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11:30
a.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church Morganza, Md. with Father Keith Woods officiating.
Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, Md. Pallbearers; Jason
Guy, Kevin Guy, Jeremy Pelczar, Brent Guy,
Minor Buckler, and Zach Wood. Honorary
Pallbearers; Charles Wood, Dave Reynolds,
Kaelie Pelczar, Samantha Guy, Harry Dalton,
Sonny Hill, Tommy Gray, and Harry Spence.
Contributions may be made to American
Cancer Society 1041 Rt. 3. North Building A
Gambrills, Md. 21054, and St. Marys Hospice P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Louise Madeline Kralle, 84

Ms. Louise Madeline Kralle, 84, of Great
Mills, Md., passed away on Feb. 28 at Chesapeake Shores in Lexington Park, Md.
Born Jan. 24, 1931, in Memphis, Tenn.,
she is the daughter of the late Christopher Columbus Forcherio and Teresa Botto.
Louise celebrated over 39 wonderful
years of marriage to her beloved husband,
John Jack Francis Kralle before his passing in 1990. She was a devoted wife and
loving mother to her four children; Ronald,
Deborah, Kathryn, and Gary. Although
stricken with Polio in 1954, Louise was a
dedicated Navy wife and throughout Jacks
career she was a member of the Navy Chief
Petty Officers Wives Club and stood by
his side in various assignments around the
world, including the Philippines; San Diego,
Calif.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Newfoundland.
In 1970 they moved to St. Marys County
where Jack served as the first Master Chief
Petty Officer of the Command, Naval Air
Station, Patuxent River, Md. He retired the
post in 1975 to settle the family in Southern
Maryland. Her combined Italian and southern heritage led to her renowned cooking
skills; her famous homemade ravioli, gnocchi and delicious biscuits to name a few
were loved by all and all were welcome to
her table. She enjoyed slow dancing with
Jack to the melodies of South Pacific, collecting German Hummel figurines, solving
word puzzles, playing Yahtzee, and competing with her family while watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Her competitive
spirit shined bright when she would watch
her beloved Maryland Terrapins play basketball. She always looked forward to visits
from her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed relaxing on her porch
holding Kobi, her beloved dog watching the
sunset, admiring her garden, blossoming
flowers and the beautiful scarlet cardinals of
Southern Maryland. Of note, she was the
owner and operator of Carvel Ice Cream in
Lexington Park, Md., for more than 20 years
and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at
Chesapeake Shores on November 1, 2013,
for her public service and professional
accomplishments.
Louise is survived by her children,
Mr. Ronald C. Kralle (Barbara) of Bartlett,
Tenn., Ms. Deborah L. Kralle of Hollywood, Md., Ms. Kathryn L. Shaulis of Great
Mills, Md., Mr. Gary J. Kralle (Kandy) of
Great Mills, Md.; her brother, Mr. Pacific J.
Forcherio of Somerville, Tenn.; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.
The Kralle family will receive friends
to honor Louises Life Celebration on Saturday, March 7 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, Md., 20650. A Funeral
Service will be celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt at 2 p.m. Interment will be
held at a later date at Arlington National
Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will
be Mr. Ronald Kralle, son; Mr. Gary Kralle,
son; Mr. Lyle Kralle, grandson; Mr. Kody
Kralle, grandson; Mr. Alexander Medina,
grandson; Mr. David Morris, son-in-law;
Mr. Joshua Burrell, grandson-in-law; Mr.
Nicholas Hester, grandson-in-law.
Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, Md., 20650, the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen
Allen, Va., 23058-5216 and the Alzheimers
Association of Southern Maryland, 3701
Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, Va., 22030.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A.

Rosetta Edna Young, 70
Rosetta Edna Young, 70,

of Washington, D.C., passed
away Saturday, Feb. 14, at her
residence.
Born April 22, 1944, in
Leonardtown, Md., she is the
daughter of the late William
Edward Young and Rose E.
Willson.
Rosetta was employed for over 40 years
of dedicated service as an Administrator for
the Social Security Administration. She was
an excellent cook and loved to prepare family
meals. She was an avid reader and a scholar;
gaining knowledge and learning new things
were intriguing to her. For entertainment
she enjoyed playing the slots at the local
nearby casinos. However, her greatest
love was for her family.
She is survived by her nephew, Arthur John Brooks of St. Leonard, Md., and
John Brooks (Marilyn) of Mechanicsville,
Md.; and many cousins and extended family and friends. In addition to her parents,
she is also preceded in death by her sister,
Ruby Brooks and brother, Edward Young.
Family will receive friends for Rosettas Life Celebration on Friday, March
6, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a
Funeral Service officiated by Reverend
K.C. White at 12 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road,
Leonardtown, Md., 20650. Interment will
be follow at Galilee United Methodist
Cemetery in Mechanicsville, Md.
Pallbearers will be John Brooks,
Trondelle Brooks, Isaiah Wilkins, Tobias
Wilkins, Tim Butler, and Thomas Jones.
Special thanks to the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Alice Neal, Lillian Stevens,
Anna King, Sarah Blackston, and Susan
Mason.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
Andrew Johnson Quade,

Sr., 83
Andrew
Johnson
Quade, Sr., 83, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away
March 2 at his residence
surrounded by his loving
family.
Born on Oct. 23, 1931,
in Mechanicsville, Md.,
he is the son of the late Andrew Johnson
Quade and Mary Elizabeth Pilkerton.
Johnson enlisted in the United States
Navy and proudly served his country from
Dec. 8, 1955 to his Honorable Discharge
on Dec. 7, 1961. On April 7, 1958, he
married his beloved wife, Mary Noema
Knight, at St. Johns Catholic Church in
Hollywood, Md. Together they celebrated
24 wonderful years of marriage until her
passing in July 1981. He was employed
as a store clerk and meat cutter by Murphys Store in Oakville with 35 years of
dedicated service. He enjoyed crabbing,
watching wrestling and cheering on the
Baltimore Orioles, and listening to old
country and bluegrass music. In the warmer months, he loved cutting grass, keeping
up his own yard, and helping his surrounding neighbors with theirs. However, his
greatest love was spending time with his
family and his beloved four-legged friend,
Buttercup.
Johnson is survived by his children,
Rose M. Carbaugh of Mechanicsville,
Md., Catherine A. Cathy Haggenmaker
of Mechanicsville, Md., Donna L. Lacey
of Leonardtown, Md, Mary M. Michelle
Quade of Mechanicsville, Md., Dorothy
R. Spence of Morganza, Md, and Andrew
J. Quade, Jr. (Tracey) of Drayden, Md.;
his grandchildren, Daniel Lacey, Ryan
Spence, and Megan Spence; and his great
granddaughter, Payson Lacey. In addition
to his parents and wife, he is also preceded
in death by his sister, Mary C. Trossbach
and his grandson, Bobby Lacey.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Spence,
Daniel Lacey, Craig Spence, Jackie Murphy, Jeff Reynolds, and Raymond Dixon.
Family will receive friends for Johnsons Life Celebration on Friday, March 6,
from 5 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at
6 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
Md., 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated by Reverend Keith
Woods on Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m., at
St. Josephs Catholic Church, 29119 Point
Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial
Gardens in Leonardtown, MD.
Memorial Contributions may be
made to Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box
625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements handled by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
The County Times
Announcin
Issued Marriage Applications for January 2015
January 5, 2015
Emily Farrin Klesch 19
California, Md
John Howard Eckenrode, III 19
Mechanicsville, Md
Jorge Hernan Murillo, Jr., 42
Lexington Park, Md
Carly Jean Malloy 29
Lexington Park, Md
January 6, 2015
Sherry Danielle Woodburn 34
Great Mills, Md
Darius Antonio Varlack 34
Great Mills, Md
Rorie Iesha Webster 31
Temple Hills, Md
Derrick Maurice Williams 45
Temple Hills, Md
January 7, 2015
Andrea Michelle Hein 36
Mechanicsville, Md
Steven Woodbridge 42
Mechanicsville, Md
January 8, 2015
Tammy Lynn Lozano 43
Hollywood, Md
Daniel Allen Fitzpatrick, II 57
Hollywood, Md
Frenchcesca Anntionette Gardner 22
Patuxent River, Md
James Dylan McClamma 22
Patuxent River, Md
Shara Amber Stone 25
Mechanicsville, Md
Vincent Edgar Morales 25
Mechanicsville, Md
January 12, 2015

Maureen Elizabeth Lewis 28
Hollywood, Md
James Laughlin Statter 31
Lusby, Md
Brianna Charne Butler 22

California, Md
Edward Glenn Thompson, Jr., 23
California, Md
Stacey Monique Banks 46
Lexington Park, Md
Francis Xavier Hill, Sr., 44
Lexington Park, Md
January 15, 2015

Roger Lindsay Young Jr., 30
Lexington Park, Md
Keishawnd Ineka Smith 28
Lexington Park, Md
Jeffrey Robert Nikolaus 30
Leonardtown, Md
Shannon Christine Sandine 34
Leonardtown, Md
Rachel Nicole Robbins 27
Great Mills, Md
Aaron Michael Hawkins 34 Mechanicsville, Md
January 16, 2015

Ruth Elizabeth Rosales 23
Leonardtown, Md
Jason Matthew Kotulak 26
Leonardtown, Md
Jessica Rose Bradburn 32
Great Mills, Md
Michael Arthur Haskins, Jr., 39
Great Mills, Md
Jennafer Cross Little 38
Lexington Park, Md
Derek Aaron Hebb 32
Lexington Park, Md
Stephanie Marie Wiles 31
Valley Lee, Md
Michael Paul Russell 35
Valley Lee, Md
David Alan Fennell 41
Mechanicsville, Md
Korrie Lynn Newcomb 35
Mechanicsville, Md
January 21, 2015

William James Reimer 24
Brandywine, Md
Barbara Jean Abell 26
Brandywine, Md
Arlenn Kyle Emsmilla Tupas 21
Patuxent River, Md
Karlee Amber Todd 19
Patuxent River, Md
Briana Alexis Haughton 36

Great Mills, Md
Frankie Lee Blew Fletcher 44
Great Mills, Md
Theresa Anderson Pettiford 49
Chaptico, Md
Ralph Eugene Patterson, Jr., 65
Chaptico, Md
January 27, 2015
Denise Lynn Hezlep 27

Lexington Park, Md
James Randolph Jones 29
Lexington Park, Md
Crystal Marie Smith 26

Silver Spring, Md
Ronald Raj Khan 35
Beltsville, Md
January 22, 2015
January 28, 2015
Rochelle Elaine Fuller 25

Patuxent River, Md
Robert Bivens Lewallen, II 23
Patuxent River, Md
Kristen Rene Colburn 22
Jasper, Al
Amanda Jerilyn Curtis 21
Jasper, Al
Melanie Linaea Hawkins 30
Fort Washington, Md
Veonzal Lamont Briscoe 40
Fort Washington, Md
Steven Michael Knight 23

Leonardtown, Md
Jennifer Marie Moy 23
Leonardtown, Md
Jordan Edward Dattilo 24
Great Mills, Md
Kassandra Celeste Baninie 24
Great Mills, Md
January 30, 2015

Laila Helene Roda 20
Callaway, Md
Kaleb Erik Ragon 22
Callaway, Md
January 23, 2015

Ronni Laine Davis 24
Leonardtown, Md
Leeann Louise Ruleman 22
Lusby, Md
Christopher Raub Drury 21
Ridge, Md
Brandi Nicole Dworak 22
Ridge, Md
January 26, 2015

Eduardo Luis Laffosse, Jr., 25
Chula Vista, Ca
Kimberly Abigail Culver 24
Waldorf, Md
Amy Marie Flanary 23

Hollywood, Md
Gregory Jay Bice 23
Hollywood, Md
Kelly Frances Grace 25
South Boston, Ma
Craig Roberts Sturgeon 28
South Boston, Ma
Matthew Thomas Heath 28
Laurel, Md
Chelsea Elizabeth Locke 26
Laurel, Md
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Building Up Children
By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
What do you think of when you hear the
word children? Is it a happy, smiling face?
A carefree giggle? An unmatched zest for life?
While this zest for life seems to be a part of most
childrens upbringings, life isnt always easy.
For that reason, Trish Murphy began Mentoring
by Trish, a local mentoring and counseling business whose main focus is to help children stay
happy.
Established early in November of 2014,
Murphy offers six-week group sessions for
children ages 5 to 13. These include a group
for development of anger management skills, a
group for development of social skills, a group
for children with separating or divorcing parents
and a grief support group for children who have
lost loved ones. In these groups, Murphy uses
art therapy, games, role playing activities, relaxation techniques, guided imagery and even a
bit of puppy therapy to help children understand
and manage their feelings.
I use several different methods. One is art
therapy, and we use a lot of different materials
Ive collected over a decade. I like to do roleplaying, kids really like that. At first, they usually arent very comfortable or very happy to be
here, but after that first week, theyre usually
looking forward to the other groups. Its fun,
Murphy said.
With a Bachelors degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and
a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology
from Notre Dame de Namur University, Murphy works hard to ensure that the children she
mentors and counsels know that anything they
feel is okay, and are able to properly express
themselves.
I think they learn about themselves, they
gain a sense of self identity. They usually leave
here with much higher self-esteem, Murphy
said.
Sometimes, helping a child to build this
confidence can be a difficult process, but Murphy has made it her mission to make sure the
children she works with feel at ease.
Of course, there are always challenges.
Some of the biggest challenges come when Im
seeing a child who is hesitant to open up. Maybe
theyre extremely shy, shy to the point that they
feel scared. My challenge is to build a bond, to
let them know this is a safe place for them and
that Im here to help them with whatever they
need, she said.
In addition to working with children, Murphy has also offered her services to some adults.
Ive worked with parents on parenting
skills. I see adults on an individual basis. Right
now, I see couples for relationship counseling
who are seeking conflict resolution. When Im
working with adults, I try to help them understand and manage their feelings and undesired
patterns of behavior, Murphy said. Im very
goal oriented, so I try to set goals with them.
I have a workbook for couples to use that they
really respond to. Couples come to me when
theyre in a pretty high state of conflict, and
its my goal to help them get to the core of their
problems.
Murphy hopes to offer more services for
adults in the future, but is currently keeping her
main focus on children, and through them, the
community.
I love children. I love being around children. When I started off, during my counseling internship, we were contracted out to
Photo by Emily Charles
schools and I found out it was my niche. I

think if children learn positive behavioral patterns, it helps them in school, helps teachers
in the classroom. I think kids having a better
understanding of their own self-identity will
benefit the community. I help them develop an
increased self esteem to create a better future
for themselves and their families, Murphy
said.
While Murphy has spent a large portion
of her life helping others learn to help themselves, shes been learning too.
During my years in the field, Ive learned
that I really love working with and helping
others. Lots of us are different, everyone is a
very different person, but at our roots, were
all very similar. We all want to be understood,
to have our voices heard, to be accepted,
Murphy said. I have a strong need to help
others with what Ive learned over the years
through teaching and through my own trials
and tribulations. I feel like I have something
to offer.
If your child is in need of support, dont
miss out on the chance to give it. Contact
Mentoring by Trish at 301-997-5980, email
mentoringbytrish@gmail.com or visit www.
mentoringbytrish.com.
contributing@countytimes.net
Caught My Eye
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Caught My Eye, located
in Leonardtown, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary
on Feb. 20 and with the New
Year, the store is offering new
services.
According to Caught My
Eye Owner Tas McWilliams,
the business is offering classes
for the public to enjoy, such as
Simple Book Making, Stained
Glass (Basic and Intermediate),
Soldering for Circuitry, Basic
Hand Stitching, Pottery/Ceramics, Card Making and Scrap
booking tips and short cuts.
McWilliams also stated if a
person is interested in learning
a new hobby then the shop will
offer a class to meet their needs.
Our attempt is to invite as
many people as we can to the
shop by offering a variety of
items and activities. The merchandise comprises of India
Handicrafts, Locally made Art,

Vintage and Antique Finds &
Furniture, McWilliams stated.
McWilliams also said that
starting this month the shop is
selling Chalk Country Paint,
which she said is great for furniture and has several advantages. This Friday, on March 6,
the store will offer 20 percent
off this newly introduced paint.
According to McWilliams,
the shop also offers two services, they will stage a room or
even your whole house, if desired, and if a client needs their
furniture painted they will offer that service as well.
Caught My Eye is located
at 22760 Washington Street in
Leonardtown. For more information, visit their Facebook
page,
www.facebook.com/
caughtmyeyesite.
lauren@somdpublishing.net
In Our
Community
The County Times
COSMOS Gallery Talks

at Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in

Solomons, Maryland, is providing Gallery Talks
in conjunction with some of the new art exhibits
throughout the year. Enjoy any one of the following
events held on Sunday afternoonsadmission to the
events are free.
In conjunction with the Cosmos exhibit, a 15
model of the Space Shuttle Endeavor will be on exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden 7 Arts Center
in the Main Gallery from March 27 to May 2, courtesy of the Spaceflight America Museum and Science
Center, Prince Frederick, Maryland. To learn more
about this new museum, visit their facebook page at
www.facebook.com/Spaceflightamericamuseum.
Sunday, March 29, 2015, 1:00-2:30 p.m.: A
Gallery Talk with Cosmos artist, Gabrielle
Aydnwylde
Threading Culture Into Silk and Sky: Fiber
Arts, Space Exploration, and Their Common Gifts to Humanity. Join Massachusetts artist Gabrielle Aydnwylde
for a discussion of the cultural associations of fiber arts and
cosmology and the similar ways in which this particular
type of art and this particular branch of science both reflect and preserve our human narratives. The talk will also
explore the harmonies and tensions between the artists
subject and her medium as it relates to both process and
perception. To learn more about Gabrielles work, please
visit zeitgeistgallery.net/artists/gabrielle-aydnwylde.
Sunday, April 19, 1:00-2:30 p.m.: A Gallery Talk with
NAVAIR Test Flight Engineer, Laura Slovey
Life on the Shuttle. When astronauts are in space,
there is a large team on the ground supporting everything
they do. Even with a well-established vehicle, like the
Space Shuttle, engineers were constantly learning new
ways of how its systems can perform. Regular maintenance; as well as, unplanned maintenance, was required
Photos Courtesy of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
by the astronauts during a mission. Learn about the daily

life of an astronaut on the Space Shuttle, and what happens
when things dont go as planned.
About Laura: Laura Slovey is a mechanical systems
and propulsion flight test engineer for NAVAIR. Prior to
coming to southern Maryland, Laura worked for United
Space Alliance as a MMACS (Mechanical, Maintenance,
Arm and Crew Systems) Flight Controller for the Space
Shuttle Program at NASA Johnson Space Center. The
MMACS group was responsible for the operation of the
mechanical systems; as well as, the coordination of Photo/
TV, Crew Systems, and In-Flight Maintenance. Laura
supported over 14 Shuttle missions in the Mission Control
Center in various roles and was the Lead MMACS for STS128 and STS-134. Her involvement with mission planning,
data monitoring, real-time troubleshooting, and failure
resolution earned her recognition with several achievement awards.Two of her favorite memories of working in
Mission Control was performing the docking of the Space
Shuttle to the International Space Station on STS-134, and
working console during the landing of the
last shuttle flight, STS-135.
Sunday, May 24, 2015, 1:00-2:30 p.m.: A
Gallery Talk with Cosmos artist Regina
Benson
Natures Metaphorical Marks. Creating textile art in concert with Nature,
Colorado artist Regina V. Benson has re-designed ancient

mark-making techniques to work gently with the earth and
canvas. Regina will illustrate the many ways she works directly on the landscape, dyeing and painting her own cloth
and how she creates permanent designs; embossing with
leaves, twigs and grasses and incorporating rusted metals
and rocks to define marks. Regina will address some of the
rewards and challenges in working on Natures surfaces in
various climate situations, like wind, snow and rain. Each
attendee will be given a small sample of Reginas signature fabric. A touch-table will be available for attendees to
handle actual works in progress and be given the opportunity to ask specific technique and inspiration questions. To
learn more about Reginas work, visit www.reginabenson.
com.
Sunday, June 7, 1:00-2:30 p.m.: A Gallery Talk with
Cosmos artist Kathryn Kosto
Poetry, Collage & the Cosmos: approaches to
mixed media. New York artist Kathryn Kosto will present how poetry has a unique relationship to collage,both
being a product ofrich and deliberate collection and selection.Inspired by the cosmological vision of poets such as
Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, and ephemeral material such as Farmers Almanacs, Kathryn will share her
approach to art, which integrates words, textiles, and findings,and demonstrate collage techniques. To learn more
about Kathryns work, visit www.poetrycollage.com.
Announcing First
Scorpion Brewing
Homebrew Competition
Location: Scorpion Brewing,
929 Skinners Turn Rd, Suite 100,
Owings Md.
Judging Date: Saturday, March
21 at 5 p.m.
Scorpion Brewing is pleased to
announce a Homebrew Beer Competition with judging on Saturday,
March 21. Open to anyone 21 years of age and
over, any style will be allowed. Entrants will be
judged based upon style with the highest points
winning.
The Grand Prize Winner will get to brew
their winning beer at Scorpion Brewing, guest

serve it at the Scorpion Brewing Tasting room
and design a tap handle that will be used at the
tasting room.
For full rules and details, please visit http://
scorpionbrewing.com/homebrewcontest.htm.
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In Our
Community
Backyard Woodland Workshop

Coming to Leonardtown
Want to learn how to better manage the natural areas on your property
or convert some lawn into natural area?
Then take part in the upcoming The
Woods in Your Backyard Workshop.
The workshop takes place on Saturday,
March 7, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. and is sponsored by the St. Marys
County Commission on the Environment in cooperation withthe St. Marys
County Forestry Board and University
of MarylandExtension (UME). The Agricultural Services Center will play host
to the event and is located at 26737 Radio
Station Way, Suite C, in Leonardtown.
The workshop will provide the basics of woodland and wildlife management for small acreage property owners
with more than an acre. But its also useful for smaller properties as well. Participants will learn how to make their
woodlands work for them and develop
a plan for their property. Landowners
of just a few acres can make a positive
difference in their environment through
planning and implementing the stewardship practices discussed. The workshop
will include a combination of presenta-
tion and small group activities.

Small lots are important, since the
vast majority of landowners have less
than 10 acres. By enhancing or creating natural areas and woodland on these
small lots, the landowner can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife and improve
water quality, not to mention property
value in many cases.
There will be a special focus on
converting lawn to natural areas. If a
landowners lot connects with other lots,
there is ample opportunity to make an
even larger impact by getting neighbors
involved. Workshop participants will
learn:
How to map their land and surrounding properties and options for taking action;
How to identify land management
units on their property;
The basics of tree identification, forestry, and wildlife habitat management;
How to assess water resources, recreational possibilities, aesthetic appeal
and ways to improve each;
How to convert excess lawn area to
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Free Tax Help at your Library

Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc External Link will provide
free IRS-certified tax return preparation assistance at the Lexington Park
branch on Wednesday, March 18 at
2 p.m. for households with income
of $53,000 or less. Appointments are
necessary. Schedule an appointment
by calling 1-866-293-0623.
Celebrate
Dr.
Seuss
at
Seusstravaganza!
All ages are invited to celebrate
the stories of Dr. Seuss with crafts,
games, music and Seuss-tastic Story
Theater. Lexington Park branch will
host Seusstravaganza! on Friday,
March 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and
Charlotte Hall branch will host Seusstravaganza! on Saturday, March 7
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Teen Tech Space at Lexington Park
Branch
Lexington Park branch hosts a
weekly Teen Tech Space on Wednesday, March 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Teens
can play Minecraft, Wii and games,

use the computers or make crafts.
Bring a friend and come to hang out!
natural areas;
How to choose a few land management projects to help meet their goals
and set a timetable.
MORE
The simple stewardship practices
taught at this workshop will provide
many personal benefits, including the
opportunity to spend more time outdoors with family and friends.
The registration fee is $20 per individual and $30 per couple. Workshop
participants will also receive a fullcolor 130-page guide, The Woods in
Your Backyard: Learning to Create and
Enhance Natural Areas Around Your
Home, as a program reference (a $25 value), lunch and other resource materials.
Those interested in attending can register on-line with a credit card at: https://
eventbrite.com/event/15696766451/ or
send the registration form and check
to UME-St. Marys County, Backyard
Woodland Workshop, P.O. Box 663
Leonardtown MD 20650. Registrations
are due by Thursday, March 5.
For more information regarding
registration contact Jamie Fleming via
email at jamief@umd.edu or visit extension.umd.edu/news/events/sat-2015-0307-0900-woods-your-backyard-workshop.Please make all checks payable to
the University of Maryland. A registration form and agenda can be found on
UMEs Woodland Stewardship Education Events page at: www.extension.
umd.edu/woodland. Those interested in
information about program content can
contact Jonathan Kays at jkays@umd.
edu or by phone to 301-432-2767 x 323.
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The Friends of the Library Book
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move books to the fairgrounds, unpack
and organize, help during the sale and
pack up left-over books. To volunteer,
contact stmarysfol@gmail.com.
Free Beginning Genealogy Course
Charlotte Hall branch will host a
Beginning Genealogy course on Saturday, March 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Beginning Genealogy is Part 1 of a 3
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A View From The
BLEACHERS
Wilted Rose
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.

Contributing Writer
When I close my eyes, the visual is of
him dribbling nonchalantly at the top of the
key, the ball transitioning between his hands
with each slow, rhythmic bounce. As the
shot clock reaches 10 seconds, the crowd begins an alarmed countdown, but he doesnt
seem to notice. Slightly bent at the waist, his
eyes are calm, his body is relaxed and his
expression is neither fearful nor threatening.
As the crescendo-ing verbal chant
reaches six, his dribble gets more deliberate and his chiseled body launches into motion. A quick crossover and
he is by the overmatched on-ball defender. Entering the lane, a pack
of large defenders collapses on him. No matter. He slashes by the
first and seven feet from the basket he takes off with rare explosion.
Rising into the air he contorts his body in inhuman ways, splits the
final two defenders in mid-flight and violently dunks the basketball.
The crowd leaps to its feet in adulation while a deflated opponent
fetches the ball from under the basket. Derrick Rose, having put an
exclamation point on another routine act of jaw-dropping athleticism,
cracks a wry smile and meanders back up court.
That daydream was once everyday life with Rose. In 2008, Rose
led a Memphis Tigers team, coached by John Calipari, within a single
point of a national championship and nearly busted my golden March
Madness bracket in the process. Memphis eventually lost to Kansas
in overtime, but not before Rose, clearly the best player on the floor,
scared the bejesus out of me, Dorothy, Toto and anyone else with a
real or financial connection with Jayhawk-nation.
Later that summer, Rose, a Chicago native, was the first pick in
the NBA Draftby the Chicago Bulls. By 2010 he was an All-Star.
In 2011, at the ripe old age of 22, he unseated former Washington Bullets center Wes Unseld at the youngest MVP in league history.
The fairytale overloaded in the opening game of the 2012 NBA
Playoffs. Penetrating the paint with reckless abandon (much like the
story that lurks in my memory), Rose jump-stopped short of the rim.
Instead of finishing with trademark explosion, he grasped at his left
knee in mid-air and collapsed near the baseline. The verdict: torn
ACL.
Rose missed the entire 2012-13 season and a meniscus injury to
his right knee cost him all but 10 games of the 2013-14 season. This
year was his latest attempt to regain the ferocious, carefree form that
once had him among the NBAs elite. It was going okaybut after
another injury and surgery last week to his right knee, that fabulous
version of Rose, the supreme athlete thats stuck in my head, will
likely never be reality again.
Roses terrible and unfair demise will change the way I follow
sports, the final stage of an on-going process. I like heroes and villains we all do. I like to love and hate and to cheer my guys and
boo their guys. The love and adulation for members of the home
team will remain; its the utter disdain - for such things as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Duke Blue Devils and everything Dallas Cowboys
thats waning.
As a Wizards fan, I shouldnt like Derrick Rose - but I do. I
should find some sick pleasure in his myriad of career-sapping leg
injuries - but I dont. Rose made the NBA better and basketball more
fun to watch. He never wore a Wizards jersey, but my goodness his
skills were breathtaking (past tense, Im afraid)and I took them for
granted. I figured Derrick Rose would be Derrick Rose for years, just
like I thought Bo Jackson would dominate the NFL and Tiger Woods
would lay waste to Jack Nicklaus record of 18 major championships.
Im a fool. Athleticism isnt just finite; it is terribly fragile. One
wrong step, one awkward fall and a career can be altered or ended.
Assume nothing; maximize every opportunity; appreciate every moment - even if it means admiring a so-called enemy. I supposed thats
the lesson in the scars all over Derrick Roses knees, a place where
sports- and life-wisdom apparently intersect.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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SPORTS
Kline Highlights All-CAC

Team for St. Marys
Womens Basketball
First-year Kerri Kline (Hagerstown, Md./Saint James

School) was tabbed as the 2014-15 Capital Athletic Conference
Womens Basketball Rookie of the Year and is one of two Seahawks to represent St. Marys College of Maryland on this years
All-CAC Team as announced March 2 afternoon by the conference office.
Sophomore Nina Haller (Chevy Chase, Md./BethesdaChevy Chase) was also honored by the conference coaches with a
second team nod in her first season as a Seahawk.
Kline was the only first-year player to be honored by the
CAC coaches. She is just the third St. Marys standout to gain
the CAC Womens Basketball Rookie of the Year award, joining
the ranks of Catherine Blakely who won it in 2003 and Stephanie
Saint-Aubin who earned the award in 2007.
The 5-8 guard was one of the Seahawks top players throughout the season. Kline finished her rookie campaign ranked 10th in
the conference with 12.4 points per game. She led the team in free
throw percentage (62.8 percent) while ranking second in field goal
percentage (34.5 percent), three-point field goal percentage (27.5
percent), scoring, steals per game (1.6 average).
Starting all 25 games for the Seahawks, Kline notched 15
double-digit scoring games, including five 20-point contests. She tallied a season-best 25 in a 67-59 road win
over Southern Virginia University on January 10th. Kline was also fourth on the team in rebounding with a 4.6
average and assists with 1.4 helpers per game.
Haller transferred in from Washington College and became an impact player for St. Marys right away,
earning a starting role after the fifth game of the season. The 6-3 center finished second in the league with 2.0
blocks per game while ranking seventh in scoring (13.4 PPG) and rebounding (8.3 RPG). She led the team in
scoring, rebounding, blocks, and field goal percentage (39.4 percent).
Haller collected seven double-doubles to pace the Seahawks while scoring in double-figures 22 times,
including a pair of 20-point performances. She also tallied eight double-digit rebounding efforts. Haller scored
a career-best 24 points against Christopher Newport University on February 18th and grabbed career-high 14
boards twice. She was also second on the team in free throw percentage (61.8 percent).
St. Marys (7-18, 7-11 CAC) secured the sixth seed in this years CAC Tournament, marking the fourth
consecutive season the Seahawks have made the conference playoffs under fourth-year Head Coach Crystal
Gibson.
Machlin Leads St. Marys

Womens Swimming
on All-CAC Team
Junior Cara Machlin (Rockville, Md./Walter

Johnson) highlighted a group of six St. Marys College of Maryland womens swimmers on the 2015
All-Capital Athletic Conference Womens Swim
Team as announced Feb. 28 by league commissioner, Tom Byrnes.
Machlin picked up five All-CAC awards while
senior captain Brooke Raab (Parkton, Md./Hereford)
earned a pair of conference titles in the 100 and 200
breaststroke events and finished this years championship meet with four all-star honors. Senior Hannah Hafey (Germantown, Md./Seneca Valley) also
garnered four all-league awards.
Raab wraps up her four-year career as a 14-time
All-CAC honoree. She won the 100 breaststroke
with a time of 1:06.51 after finishing fourth in the
event in 2013. Raab continued with a victory in the
200 breaststroke with a school record and NCAA B
cut of 2:22.62 after taking second in 2013 and 2014
while finishing third as a first-year in 2012.
Machlin finished as the runner-up in both
the 500 and 1,650 (18:05.36) freestyle events. She
touched the wall for second in the 500 free with a
school record of 5:11.69. Machlin was also a member

of the second-place 200 and 800 freestyle relays as
well as the 400 medley relay.
Hafey ends her three-year Seahawk career as a
nine-time All-CAC selection. She notched her four
All-CAC awards as a member of the four secondplace relay teams 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle, 800
freestyle, and 400 medley. She led off the 200 and
400 free relays as well as the 400 medley relay.
Junior Zoe McIlmail (Frederick, Md./Urbana)
anchored three of the second-place relays for her
three all-star honors, bringing home the 400 and 800
freestyle relays as well as the 400 medley relay.
Senior captain Kelsey Abernathy (Ellicott City,
Md./Centennial) and first-year Elizabeth Straathof
(Bethesda, Md./Walter Johnson) each tallied a pair
of All-CAC awards as members of the 200 and 400
freestyle relays.
St. Marys posted a 12-3 (4-1 CAC) overall
record for the fourth 10-win season in the last five
years. The Seahawks finished third at the 2015 CAC
Womens Swimming Championship, snapping a
seven-year streak of second-place finishes.
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Secrets to
Keeping An
Organized Shed
Despite other intentions, homeowners often turn their garages into storage centers for random, little-used items, leaving little to no room for the tools and even
vehicles that actually belong in a garage. Such homeowners may turn to sheds to
store their garage overflow and keep yard equipment at the ready, but storage sheds
are not immune to clutter, and homeowners may find the very structure erected to
keep them organized requires a bit of organization itself.
A well-organized shed can save homeowners time and energy, as its easy to
abandon or delay a project if you cant find that pair of work gloves you stashed. The
first step to any organizing project is to take everything out of the shed and determine just what needs to go back in. Items that do not belong in the shed should be
moved to their rightful locations or tossed in the trash if theyre no longer needed.
Make a pile of anything that will be kept, a separate one for donations and a third for
garbage. Take inventory of what you have so you know whether youre missing any
items or you have something and do not need to purchase another.
Now that the entire shed is empty, you can assess just how much room you have.
Utilizing vertical and overhead space effectively can free up areas on the floor for
larger equipment.
Shelving, racks, pegboards and any other materials that enable you to hang or
store items off the floor are good investments. Visit your nearby home improvement
retailer to find items that can simplify your storage. You also may be able to put
scrap wood to use to make your own storage shelves or a work bench. Extra kitchen
cabinets can be installed in the shed to organize additional items.
In order to remember where items go, label or sort them accordingly. Some
people like to take organization a step further by tracing the outline of tools hung
on the wall so they can be placed back in the same spot after use. This also serves as
a visual reminder of which tools are missing and which ones need to be purchased.
Dont forget to utilize shed doors as additional storage space. Hang frequently
used tools, such as rakes and shovels, on the inside of the doors so they will always
be easily accessible.
You also can repurpose storage solutions designed for other areas of the home.
For example, magnetic knife holders can be mounted to a shed wall to keep paintbrushes organized. These holders also can be used to keep many small metal tools
tidy. Metal funnels can hold twine and string. Thread through the narrow end of the
funnel for a handy dispenser.
Keep dangerous substances off the floor and out of reach. Gasoline, chemical
fertilizers and other potentially dangerous substances should be stored high up to
keep pets and children safe.
Make sure the shed floor is sturdy and level. This makes it easier to neatly store
larger items. Roll in the lawnmower, wheelbarrow and any other cumbersome items.
Now that more things are mounted vertically, you should find that you have more
area to move around.
Taking the time to clean and organize a shed can help make anyone more
productive.
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Hanging items vertically frees up more space in a shed or garage.
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please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
March, Month Long

Dog Obedience Classes
Leonardtown Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown)
Saint Marys County Department of
Recreation and ParksDog Obedience Classes. For more information, call 301-4754200; ext 1801 or visit www.co.saint-marys.
md.us/recreate/index.asp.
Film Festival Submissions
Film makers from the Tri-County area
are invited to submit original productions to
the Southern Maryland Film Festival, to be
held Saturday, July 11 in Leonardtown, Md.
All ages and experience levels welcome. No
submission fees. Prizes will be awarded in
several categories. Submission deadline
is April 30. For submission and volunteer
information, visit www.smdfs.org . For
sponsorship information, contact Theresa at
fotlt@outlook.com.
Basket Bingo to Benefit the 2015 BECA
High School Scholarship Program
(Reservations)
The Charlotte Hall & Leonardtown Rotary Club will host a Basket Bingo on Sunday, March 29 at the Leonardtown Fire Department Social Hall. Doors open at 1 p.m.
and games start at 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit grants and the 2015 BECA High School
Scholarship Program. A
ll regular games
will have a liner/and or protector and will
be filled with Longaberger products, pottery
or wrought iron. There will be 20 regular
games...4 specials...pull tabs for baskets...
basket raffle...door prizes...refreshments and
more. Please call Shirley Mattingly at 240298-3885 to be included in the free drawing
for the 2015 Longaberger Easter Basket. The
group leader with the most reservations will
also win the 2015 Easter Basket. To reserve a
table for six or more please call Shirley Mattingly at 240-298-3885 or emailShirley.mattingly@verizon.net.
Turkey Shoot
Moose Lodge #495 (27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville) Every Sunday
through March, Sign ups at noon, shooting
starts at 12:30 p.m.
Open to the public, Covered pavilion, 15.
New pay by the round option, increased meat
and cash prizes, optional $1 chance on the
Scatter ShotShells provided (practice shots/
targets available for purchase prior to shoot)
12 Gauge Shot Guns - No smaller than
.675 choke - Scopes permitted - 36 inch
barrel max. Proceeds benefit the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge
Bingo
Father Andrew White School Gymnasium
(22850 Washington St., Leonardtown) Fridays, 5:30 p.m.
Bingo is held each Friday at the
Father Andrew White School gymnasium in Leonardtown. Sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus #1470, doors open
at 5:30 p.m. and games start at 6:55 p.m.
For more information, call Ed Henderson
at 301-475-1824 or visit kofcknights.org/
CouncilSite/?CNO=1470.
Thursday, March 5
Next Generation of Training: Live Virtual Constructive
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156
Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) 5 to 7
p.m.
The Patuxent Partnership and Patuxent River Squadron #18 of the Association of Naval Aviation will host their
23rd panel, Next Generation of Training: Live Virtual Constructive (LVC).
LVC combines a live simulation involving
real people operating real systems, a virtual simulation involving real people operating simulated systems, and a constructive
simulation with simulated people operating
simulated systems. Combining all three
simulations enables units to interact with
one another and to conduct a coordinated
fight as though physically together on the
same ground.
This event is open to the public. Advance registration is $10 and strongly recommended atwww.paxpartnership.org, or
$15 at the door.
TPP/ANA Next Generation of Training:
Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) Panel &
Reception
Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) 5 to 7
p.m.
RADM Michael C. Manazir, Director,
Air Warfare (OPNAV N98) RADM John R.
Haley,Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic
RDML (s) Shane G. Gahagan, Military Director, IWC Enterprise Team
Mr. John Meyers, SES, Technical Director,
NAWCTSD; Director, NAVAIR Human
Systems Department; CAPT (s) Matthew
Commerford, DPM, Mission Systems, PMA
265.
Register now at www.paxpartnersh ip.org /i ndex.cf m?act ion=N EM A I
LT&CI D =21&M PI D =3143&ret u r nU
R L=http://paxpar tnership.org/index.
cfm?action=CL2&Entry=1504.
Friday, March 6
Seusstravaganza!
Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Boulevard, Lexington Park) 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate the stories of Dr. Seuss with
crafts, games, music and Seuss-tastic Story
Theater. All ages. Free. 301-863-8188, www.
stmalib.org
Casino Night
Bowles Farm (22880 Budds Creek Rd., Clements) 6 p.m.
Casino Night Father Andrew White
will be hosting a Casino Night at Bowles
Farm on Friday, March 6 starting at 6 p.m.
Featured games are Black Jack, Roulette,
Poker, Money Wheels and 50/50. Admission is $5. Must be 21 to enter. Cash only
to play. Food and beverages will be offered.
2014 SMAR Awards Recognition
Ceremony
Rivers Edge Naval Air Station at Pax River,
Building 2815 (46870 Tate Rd., Patuxent
River) 11 a.m.
Keynote Speaker Anirban Basu Economic Outlook SMAR (Southern Maryland
Association of Realtors) check in networking 11 a.m. Bufffet Lunch Noon
Baked Chicken Dinner
American Legion Stallings Williams Post
206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach) 5:30 to 7 p.m.
You think youve had good chicken?
Former Commander Jack will prove you
wrong. He will be whipping up his WorldFamous Chicken with all the trimmings and
salad. The cost is $10, including beverage.

Call for more information. 301-855-6466,
www.ALpost206.org
Saturday, March 7
Reservations for Historic Sotterley Tour
Exclusive Tour - Backstairs/UpstairsSaturday, March 7, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Once a year, the exclusive Backstairs/
Upstairs tour of Historic Sotterleys 1703
Plantation House is offered to a limited
group of visitors. This years insider tour
experience will take place on Saturday,
March 7 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for guests to
go behind the scenes, enter rooms not seen
on a regular tour, and view our notable collections. www.sotterley.org, $15 per person.
SoMD Sudoku Tournament
St. Johns (43950 St. Johns Rd., Hollywood)
Start between 9 a.m. and noon
SoMD Sudoku Tournament 2015 annual event to be held at St Johns in Hollywood on Saturday, March 7, to benefit the
school scholarship fund. There will be
Cash Awards in the Novice, Intermediate,
Advanced and Expert levels. Start anytime
between 9 and 12 noon. Sign up online or
just show up that morning. Come and bring
a friend. Details and practice puzzles are
on the St. Johns School website or Google
SoMD Sudoku Tournament 2015.
Special Educational Workshop For
Teachers & Educators Flying Wild
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center
(2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick) 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
This program is aimed at teachers,
educators, scout leaders and camp directors.
Learn how to teach elementary and middle
school age students about birds using the
Flying Wild Curriculum. Flying Wild is a
hands-on set of lessons designed to teach
about birds and their migration habits and
what people can do to help birds survive.
Learn more at: www.dnr.stste.md.us/wildlife/Education/ProjectWildFlyingWild.asp
No Fee for this class but online preregistration is required by March 1 at www.
somdaudubon.org or contact Melissa Boyle
at melissaboyle3@gmail.com
Special Educational Workshop Event
Bluebird Box Workshop
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center
(2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick) 2 to
4 p.m.
Attention gardeners, birders and nature
lovers aged 8 and up! You will learn about
the beautiful eastern Bluebird and its habitat
requirements while we help you build your
own Bluebird nest box. The workshop will
also instruct you on how to place, install and
maintain your nest box so you will be ready
to enjoy your efforts this spring. Children
must be accompanied by an adult. Fee to
cover materials is $15. Register by March 1
by email to Melissa Boyle: melissaboyle3@
gmail.com
Circle Weaving
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) 10:30 to
noon
Come weave with instructor Erica
Daley! Use scraps of fabric, yarn, and ribbon to create circular art thatcan be used
for many different things, such as wall
hangings, coasters, potholders, pillows, and
more. Participants will be able to choose
what they would like to make with their own

circles and the instructor will provide many
examples for inspiration and ideas. Class is
offered on March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
with a cost of $35; members $30. There is
a $20 to $40 materials fee due at the start
of class. Materials fee ranges based upon the
fabrics and fibers chosen from the instructors supply, but feel free to bring your own
unique yarns, ribbons, and fabric scraps
as well. Advanced registration is required,
please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org.
Celtic Star Pendant
noon
Learn from instructor Jerry Garnsey,
how to weave a Celtic star pendant from
metal wire using the ancient art of chainmaille. Chainmaille is the process of weaving together individual metal rings to create metal designs and mesh-like patterns.
No experience is necessarykit includes
everything needed to create one pendant.
Class is offered on March 7, from 2 to 4:30
p.m. The cost is $40; members $35, plus a
$15 materials fee due at the start of class.
Advanced registration is required, please
call 410-326-4640 or email:studioschool@
annmariegarden.org.
Annual Spring Dinner
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (24801 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) 1 to 5 p.m.
$25 Adults, $7 Ages 4 to 12, Children 3 and under free, $25 carry outs
Menu: stuffed ham, fried oysters,
chicken salad, parsley potatoes, candied yams, coleslaw, green beans, beets,
rolls, iced tea, coffee. For information,
contact Elaine Quade at 201-373-2695
Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Hollywood VFD.
Sunday, March 8
All You Can Eat Breakfast
American Legion Post 206 Auxiliary (3330
Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach)
8 to 11 a.m.
On a Spring is in the Air morning,
start off with a luscious breakfast including Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon,
Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits,Fruit,
and Chip Beef.Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary from 8 to 11 a.m. in the
upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake
Beach on Route 260. Adults $10; kids 6-12
$5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be
available for a nominal charge. Public welcome. For information call 301-855-6466.
www.ALpost206.org
Intro to Zentangle: Meditative Drawing
noon
Lets explore Zentanglea meditative
drawing style using structured patterns in a
mindful and relaxing way to kindle creativity, build self-confidence, and create beautiful artwork. Learn the basics from instructor Jill Smithson in the morning workshop,
and then continue building your skills in
the afternoon session! A materials fee of $5
provides everything you need to get started.
Class is offered March 8, from 10:30 to noon.
The cost is $25; members $20. Advanced
registration required, call 410-326-4640 or
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
email:studioschool@annmariegarden.org.
ZIA: Zentangle Inspired Art
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) 1 to 3 p.m.
Explore the next level of Zentangle
with instructor Jill Smithson! Expand your
foundation skills and learn to let them flow
into your art. We will focus on free-flowing,
challenging, and naturally occurring elemental patterns, adding them to our foundational palette to create pieces known as ZIAs.
Some Zentangle experience is required. Materials fee is $10, or $5 for those participating
in the morning intro class. Take the a.m. and
p.m. classes together and save $5 off tuition
fee! Class is offered March 8, from 1 to 3pm
with a cost of $30; members $25, plus $10
materials fee. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email
studioschool@annmariegarden.org.
Fried Chicken Dinner
Knights of Columbus Council 2065 (16441
Three Notch Rd., Ridge) 11:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Carry out dinners until 5 p.m. Cost is
$12 - half chicken, buttered potatoes, green
beans, coleslaw, etc. Dessert table will be
available. Phone: 301-872-4641
Pancake Breakfast
Our Lady of the Wayside (37575 Chaptico
Rd., Loreto Hall) 8 to 12 p.m.
Our Lady of the Wayside will have a
Pancake Breakfast on March 1 from 8 to
12 p.m. Prices are $10-Adults $6-Children
6-12 and children 5 and under are free. The
menu includes pancakes, French toast, fried
potatoes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon,
coffee and juice. Carryouts are also avail-
able. For more information please contact

Brenda Russell at 301-247-1871 or at rsbrssll@AOL.COM.
Monday, March 9
Pax River Quilters Guild
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church (20850
Langley Rd., Lexington Park) 6:30 p.m.
Pax River Quilters Guild - the next
monthly meeting will be held Monday,
March 9, 6:30 p.m., at Good Samaritan
Lutheran Church. The March meeting features a trunk show by master quilter and
guild member Florence Stedman. We will
be forming the nominating committee for
upcoming board elections. New members
and guest welcome! For more info, visit our
website www.paxriverquiltguild.com. Pax
River Quilters Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization and is open to the public.
Girls Night out: Wine & Dish! Woven
Platters or Baskets
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
(13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) 6:30 to 9:30
both nights
Grab your favorite beverage and join
instructor Sarah Houde for a fun night out as
students use clay slabs to create woven clay
platters or baskets perfect for holding fruit,
bread, or decorative items. Sign up with a
friend and make it a true girls night out!
This is a 2-class series, offered on March
9 & 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. both nights.
Students must be at least 21 years old. The
cost is $85; members $80, and all materials
included. Advanced registration required,
call 410-326-4640 or email:studioschool@
annmariegarden.org.
Intro to Glass Bead-Making

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
(13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby) 6 to 8 p.m. (last
class 6 9 p.m.)
Explore with instructor Robyn Strayer,
the art of making glass beads using a Hot
Head torch and Moretti glass rods. Students
learn studio safety as well as glass rods on
mandrel bead techniques. Each student will
make several beads of various shapes and
surface decorations including stringer use
and application. This is a 3-class series offered on March 9, 16, and 23, from 6 to 8
p.m. (last class runs 6 to 9 p.m.). The cost
is $125; members $110, and all materials are
provided. Advanced registration is required,
please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org.
Garvey Senior Activity Center Group

Meeting
Executive Inn & Suites Hotel Conference
Room (41655 Park Ave., Leonardtown) 1
p.m.
The Garvey Senior Activity Center
Group will provide a status briefing for all
Garvey members and concerned citizens on
March 9, at 1 p.m. at the Executive Inn &
Suites Hotel Conference Room, Leonardtown, Maryland.
For more information, call Dale Taylor,
Chairperson, 301-481-2300; Margaret Forrest, Vice Chairperson, 301-481-5850; Patricia Armstrong, Secretary, 240-298-5653
and Gail Murdock, Parliamentarian 30l848-9458. RSVP Dale Taylor or Margaret
Forrest at the numbers shown by March 6.
Tuesday, March 10
Italian Night Dinner
American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd.,
Chesapeake Beach) 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The menu for this meal will be Italian
with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information
call 301-855-6466. Public welcome. www.
ALpost206.org
Wednesday, March 11
Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons
Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road,
Hughesville) 7 p.m.
The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer free beginner Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday night from 7 to 7:30
p.m. at Hotel Charles. Guests may stay and
watch, or even participate in, the more advanced practice session that follows the beginner lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons
can contact us through the Boot Scooters
of Southern Maryland website at: www.
bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com.
Thursday, March 12
Science and Engineering Special Awards
Reception
Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park) 5 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m.
2015 St. Marys County Science
& Engineering Special Awards Reception Honoring the Middle and High
School TPP and INCOSE Award winners!
Ms. Leslie Taylor, SES, Flight Test Engineering, Integrated Systems Evaluation,
Experimentation and Test Department,
NAVAIR.
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BAPTIST CHURCH
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
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)
BAPTIST
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
9:15 am
10:30 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
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CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
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Entertainment
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Thursday, March 5
Team Trivia
Leonardtown Grille (25470 Point
Lookout Road, Leonardtown) 7 p.m.
The Shift
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6
Big Money
24/7 Band
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean
Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Karaoke
Random Impact
Its Free!
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Team Trivia
Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 12
Team Trivia
Dylan Galvin
Friday, March 13
Swamp Candy
Saturday, March 14
Sunday, March 8
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar Way,
California) 9 p.m.
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
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Karaoke
All American Steak House and Sports
Theater (35 St. Patricks Drive, Waldorf) 8 p.m.
Karaoke
Monday, March 9
Celebrate Marylands 381st anniversary on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in the

city where it all began. Bring your kites and let them soar from 10 a.m. 12
p.m. followed by watching our annual ceremony at 1 p.m., featuring students from
across Maryland and local dignitaries. Explore the world of early Maryland or create a craft of today. Visit the museum on us! Admission is free in honor of the day.
For information, contact 240-895-4990 or info@hsmcdigshistory.org.
Special activities are ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free and open to
the public. Start your visit at the HSMC Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane).
For more information about this event or the museum, call 1-800-762-1634, 240895-4990, or visit www.HSMCdigshistory.org.
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar Way,
California) 9 p.m.
Swing Away
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) 11 a.m.
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Karaoke
Tuesday, March 10
Open Mic
Road, Hollywood) 11 a.m.
DJ Spitfire
Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington
Road, Waldorf) 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11
Open Mic Night
Sunday, March 15
Joe Martone
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) 11 a.m.
Country Music
St. Marys Landing (29935 Three
Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 4 p.m.
Monday, March 16
Team Trivia
Karaoke
Saturday, April 11
Cerebral Punishment Comedy
Show
Brass Rail (20331 Point Lookout Rd,
Great Mills) 8:30 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local

talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our
entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.
Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on
the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Printing speed measurement

4. Fed
7. A domed or vaulted recess
11. Macaws
12. Neck garment
14. A billionth of an ohm
15. Local area network
16. Cleve. basketball hero
18. Wounded & disfigured
20. Civil Rights group
21. Master of ceremonies
22. Smallest artery branches
26. Ref
27. Exist
28. Diagram of earths surface
29. SE Asian sarsaparilla soft
drink
31. Fire remains
35. 3rd tone
36. Before
37. It breaks down lactose
39. A waterproof raincoat
40. Atomic #18
41. NW Canadian territory
42. Hindquarters
44. Follows sigma
46. Rural delivery
47. Point that is one point N of
due E
48. Excels
53. Berkus and Silver
56. Famous for fables
57. Philippine capital
58. Meg Ryans ex-husband
62. Doleful
63. Arugula genus
64. Nursery verse
65. The 7th Greek letter
66. Container for shipping
67. Charge for services
68. Immature onion plant
CLUES DOWN
1. Swedish statesman Olaf

2. Baltic flat-bottomed boat
(alt. sp.)
3. Fingernail treatment
4. Breezed through
5. Check
6. Stray
7. Ancient computing devices
8. Something cheerleaders
wave
9. The woman
10. Ambulance rescue initials
12. In a drowsy manner
13. A set of type of one style
14. Not completely closed
17. No (Scottish)
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19. Microelectromechanical
system
22. Having the wind against
the forward side
23. Reestablish
24. Khloe Ks former husband
25.Verse forms
29. Places to sit
30. Chilean pianist Claudio
32. Rounds of poker
33. Spanish be
34. Sing and play for somebody
38. Chemical symbol for gold
39. Praying insects
43. Israeli politician Abba
45. 7th planet from the sun
49. Br. plural of a penny
50. Largest continent
51. Distress signal
52. Senate and People of Rome
54. Fill with high spirits
55. Egyptian statesman Anwar
57. Non-verbal entertainer
58. 12th calendar month (abbr.)
59. A major division of
geological time
60. Ultrahigh frequency
61. Yes vote
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A St. Marys County Residents Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard
to Our Bay was first
developed by the Baltimore
County Soil Conservation
District. From there, the
booklet was given to each
of the Soil Conservation
Districts in the Chesapeake
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Water Resources & Recreation

Power Boating
Recreation on St. Marys Countys

many lakes, creeks, rivers, and the
Bay includes a variety of power boats.
Marinas abound in almost every cove
or bend and they provide safe harborage as well as services. For those
who trailer their boats, well-maintained
ramps can be found in all of the larger
waterways. Some locations charge
fees. Most ramps are public access and
free.
For more information, visit the county
Web site or visit Maryland Park Service.
To get a copy of St. Marys County

Water Trails Guide and much more,
visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com
St. Marys County Guides
Destination Guide
2013 Calendar of Events
African-American Historic Sites of
St. Marys County
Group Tour Planner (for tour operators
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Historic Churches and Religious Sites
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Leonardtown Walking Trail
Water Trails in Western St. Marys
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Three Notch Trail
Southern Maryland
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Charles Counties
Patuxent Wine Trail
Religious Freedom National Scenic
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Southern Maryland Map and Guide
Southern Maryland Trails Guide
Southern Maryland War of 1812 Map
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Fishing Regulations, dnr.state.md.us/ Our yardstick checklist is
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St. Marys Department of Aging

Programs and Activities
On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes
During this presentation held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. participants
will learn more about diabetes, myths and facts surrounding the disease, how to better monitor you diabetes, healthy
eating, physical activity, medications, and the importance
of having a plan. The presentation will be conducted by
MedStar St. Marys Hospital Health Connections. Sign up
in advance for this presentation by calling 301-475-4200,
ext. 1050.
Living Well Take Charge of Your Health
This program is an evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management 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 held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Mondays, March 30 April 20 from 1:45
3:45 p.m., 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 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Ocean Downs Casino
On Wednesday, March 25 the Department of Aging &
Human Services will sponsor a trip to Ocean Downs Casino. The cost is $40 and includes coach bus transportation
and free slot play (free play amount dependent upon group
size). Lunch will be on your own at the casino. Valid photo
identification is required; participants must be 21 years of
age or older. The bus will depart the Garvey Senior Activity
Center at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Advance payment required. For more information, call 301475-4200, ext. 1050.
SENIOR LIVING
Hearing & Balance Presentation
What is the relationship between your hearing and
your balance? Does improving one help improve the other?
Hearing Professionals will be at the Loffler Senior Activity
Center on Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m. There is no cost
but it is helpful to know how many people plan to attend.
Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the Loffler Senior
Activity Center reception desk to sign up.
Paper Scrap Easter Tree

Use pastel and spring colored paper strips to create
an Easter tree decoration thats simple to make and great
for some fun and easy holiday dcor. Class is held at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center on Friday, March 13 from
10 a.m. noon. Cost for the class is $4; payment is due in
advance. Space is limited so register early by calling 301475-4200, ext. 1050.
Acrylic Still Life Art sessions in March

If you are looking to develop art skills, using acrylics
is a great medium for learning. They dry quickly and are
easy to work with. Jamie Naluai will be offering a class on
painting still life using acrylic paints at the Loffler Senior
Activity Center four consecutive Tuesdays in March beginning March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost for this series is
$90 + $5 supply fee. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by
the Loffler Senior Activity Center reception desk to sign up
or to learn more. Full payment is due the first day of class
and is payable directly to the instructor.
AARP Smart Driver Course

A lot has changed since AARP Driver Safety first began as 55 Alive. The roads have changed, cars and the
technology inside them have changed, even the people behind the wheel have changed. As drivers, if we dont keep
up with those changes we put others and ourselves at risk.
As a result of evidence-based research findings, the course
has been adjusted to include a focus on areas where older
drivers could benefit from additional training, including:
roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance,
red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. The course will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, March 24 from 9
a.m. 2 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for
nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their
membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up
is required. Lunch is available at the Center; cost is a donation for ages 60 and above and $6 for those under the age of
60. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to register for the class and
for the lunch menu and to make lunch reservations.
Breakfast Caf
Nothing says good morning quite like a hardy breakfast! On Wednesday, March 11, at 9 a.m., the breakfast caf
will be serving sausage gravy over biscuits, home fries,
and fruit at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Breakfast
is homemade by Ginger, and served with complimentary
beverages. Cost is only $2 per person at signup and payment is due by 9 a.m. the day before. Please call 301-4754002, option 1/ext. 3101.
Wearin of the Green Bash at OGarvey
For the luck of the Irish, join us at our Annual St. Patricks Day bash at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Tuesday, March 17 from noon 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a traditional meal of Irish Stew, Irish Soda Bread, Steamed Cabbage,
and Fruit Tart in Graham Cracker Crust for dessert, milk/
coffee/tea. Irish tunes to be performed by John Pomerville,
singer of traditional Irish pub tunes. Cost for lunch is by
donation for those ages 60 and above and $6 for those under
the age of 60. To make reservations, call 301-475-4200, ext.
1050. Remember to wear your lucky green!
Total Body Strength

Improve your health and work to achieve your fitness goals by working with a certified personal trainer.
The Northern Senior Activity Center offers Total Body
Strength classes on Monday at 2 p.m. This evidence-based
program helps to maintain good bone density, improve balance, as well as exercise the core, upper, and lower body using weights, resistance, and specialized movements. Cost
is $3 per class with a $30 fitness card good for 10 sessions.
Try your first class for free! For more information, please
call 301-475-4002, option 1/ext. 3101.
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James C. Cheseldine, Pt. II

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
April 4, 1916: Testimony of James C. Cheseldine before the Subcommittee of the Committee on Labor, U.S. House of Representatives:
STATEMENT OF MR. JAMES C. CHESELDINE, OF WASHINGTON, D. C, UNSKILLED LABORER, BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE, UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
I have made an itemized comparison of the prices of different things 10 years ago and the
prices of the same things to-day, in order to show you how much more it costs to live now than
it did 10 years ago.
You could buy beefsteak 10 years ago from 10-15 cents a pound, and you have to pay from
18-30 cents a pound for the same steak now. You could buy a beef roast 10 years ago for from 8-15
cents a pound, and you have to pay from 15-25 cents a pound for the same roast now. Smoked
shoulder, which cost from 8-12 cents a pound 10 years ago, now costs anywhere from 15-22 cents
a pound. Fresh shoulder, which cost in 1906 from 6-10 cents a pound, now costs from 15-20 cents
a pound.
Ten years ago you could buy corned shoulder for from 6-10 cents a pound, and that costs
from 14-20 cents a pound at the present time. Smoked ham, which cost from 10-15 cents a pound
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10 years ago, now costs from 20-30 cents a pound. Fresh ham, which you could buy 10 years ago
for anywhere from 8-12 cents a pound, you now have to pay 18-25 cents a pound for. Ten years
ago we were paying from 15-20 cents a peck for potatoes, while we have to pay from 35-60 cents
a peck now. Ten years ago we could buy eggs from 8- 20 cents a dozen, and they now cost from
25-60 cents a dozen.
Coal, which you could have bought 10 years ago for $2.50-$6.50 a ton, is now from $4-$8
a ton. The very identical house you could have rented 10 years ago for $10-$15 you now have to
pay from $18-$25 a month rent for.
Pork was sold 10 years ago from 6-12 cents a pound, and now you have to pay from 15-25
cents a pound for the same pork. Lard which was sold 10 years ago for 8-10 cents a pound now
sells for from 15-20 cents a pound; that is, pure lard. Compound lard, which sold from 5-8 cents a
pound 10 years ago, now sells from 10-15 cents a pound. Creamery butter, which sold from 20-30
cents a pound 10 years ago, now sells from 35-50 cents a pound. Imitation butter, which sold from
15-20 cents a pound 10 years ago, now sells from 25-35 cents a pound.
How a person with a family can get along on $650 a year salary I cannot see. I cannot see
what incentive a man has for going into a Government department at a certain salary if he cannot
get a promotion of a few dollars a month.
To be continued.
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Wanderings
of an
Aimless
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Wandering
the Roads
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
You probably know how much I
love wandering around the back roads
of our county, and Charles and Calvert
counties too. I have my favorite roads;
ones that I love to visit a few times a
year. If I am the slightest bit down,
my husband knows that there are three
things that will cheer me up: Visiting
wineries, going to a hardware store,
and traveling the back roads.
Last week, I wasnt down at all, but after we ran an errand
or two, my husband decided to travel down Rt. 236 with all its
beautiful farms and lovely offshoot roads. My favorite road being
Woodburn Hill Farm Road. I just feel so at peace on that road for
some reason. Its one of those places where I feel centered and
happy. One of my favorite miniature paintings I painted was from
a spot on that road, now owned by a wonderful couple at the end
of the road. See Photo.
Now I have an even better reason for traveling down Woodburn Hill Farm Road: Clover Hill Dairy owned by Israel Swarey.
You might want to take a trip there too this Friday or Saturday,
March 6th and 7th. They are celebrating their First anniversary
with all their cheeses priced at $2.60 per pound. What a deal and
wow do they have an unbelievable selection. There is an 80 pound
limit per family. We dont normally get more than a few pounds
so I think we are good in that department. But almost 30 years ago
when I was in a local health food cooperative, I routinely bought
20 to 30 pounds of cheese and froze them. All the Swareys milk
used in their cheeses comes from local dairy farms, pasteurized,
and with no artificial hormones. The Swareys even have Latin
American cheeses, Cheddar Curds (a Wisconsin thing) that Im
told squeak when fresh. The shop also carries noodles, jarred
vegetables, jams, and lots of local honey including a big honey
bear, which is 10 lbs. I loved the bottle. We also bought a jar of the
sweet hot pepper relish, which is the best Ive ever had. We were
eating it on Ritz crackers that night.
After my husband dragged me out of Clover Hill Dairy, we
traveled down North Ryceville Road so I could stop by Locust
Grove Dry Goods and Fabric Shop run by Katie Byler. Mrs.
Byler is a lively, friendly woman with a good word for everyone. You can find everything in this shop from Martha Stewart
Hole punches, to craft products and art pencils, to every stamp
for scrapbooking you have ever thought of wanting. Of course,
they have lots of fabrics, notions, books, games, cheese, eggs, and
anything else you could imagine. It is like wandering through a
house with many rooms where you keep finding different treasures. I was trying to decide on a stamp design for one of my
Shabby Chic projects. I will probably go back next week to buy
the one I looked at last.
I much prefer shopping at small local shops whenever possible. I appreciate the hard work and labor involved in running any
of our local shops, having had my own for quite a few years. And
I just love traveling down the roads, especially on rainy, drizzly
days for some reason. I guess it feels cozier. If you get a chance,
especially with spring coming (I hope) take a drive to visit some
of the treasures we have all around us.
Keep in mind, that the Amish and Mennonite shops will not
be open on Sundays.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@
yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
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