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Experience Separates
Candidates at Forum
By Jean Ferrante Burke
Contributing Writer
For a second Tuesday in a row, candidates for
House of Delegates 29A, the seat currently held
by retiring Delegate Johnny Wood debated the
issues facing St. Marys County and the state of
Maryland. Republican candidates Matt Morgan
and Tommy McKay were in attendance for both
forums, candidate Puff Barthelme who did not
appear for the first forum was in attendance at
this past Tuesdays event.
The three candidates made introductory
statements and then fielded open questions from
the audience. When asked what they would do to
protect jobs associated with the Patuxent River
Naval Base, Puff Barthelme stated that he would
talk to Commissioner Todd Morgan about that
subject. Matt Morgan stated he felt it was better
government just got out of the way and let PAX
River do its thing. Former County Commissioner
President Tommy McKay said it is necessary
that we maintain St. Marys County as a good
place for the Navy to do business. McKay said
that while presiding over local government during the last BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) his board was successful in developing and
implementing a strategic plan to address four key
issues: Encroachment, School Capacity, Housing, and Transportation. McKay said that elected
officials must be prepared for a future BRAC.
The candidates were asked about transportation issues in St. Marys County. McKay referred
to the St. Marys County Transportation Plan
which his board adopted in 2006 and emphasized
the need to continue the work laid out in that plan.
Major road projects were moved forward during
the McKay administration including the completion of the widening of Route 235 from Route 4
south to Lexington Park, the Hughesville Bypass,
expansion of Chancellors Run Road, and funds
to improvements to Great Mills Road and Washington Street in Leonardtown. McKay stated
that while the expansion of the Thomas Johnson
Bridge is an important project that it should not
take precedent over improvements to Route 5
through Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Great
Mills as those areas could be improved for a fraction of the money and improve the quality of life
for more than twice the number of people as improvements to the bridge would provide.
Morgan stated that the gas taxes being collected by the state of Maryland should be returned to St. Marys County for highway improvements. Mr. Barthelme was concerned that
the park and ride on Golden Beach Road was creating a problem and that the intersection of Route
5 and Singletree Lane in Leonardtown needed
improvement.
All three candidates expressed their support
of repealing Marylands most recent anti gun law
which Morgan said he believes is a violation of
the constitution while Barthelme stated he would
like to see what the Republican caucus wants to
do. McKay emphasized the fact that the criminals never seem to abide by guns laws giving Chicago as an example and stating that it wasnt the
Republicans that needed to be convinced, it was
the Democrats he hoped to influence.
The primary election this year will be
held on June 24 with early voting beginning
on June 12.
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St. Marys County Division of Tourism and the Town of Leonardtown are
pleased to announce
that Raider Red, Port of Leonardtown Winerys distinctive 1812-themed wine,
will be unveiled during Raiders & Invaders Weekend. Other beverages associated
with the era, such as switchels and shrubs, will also be featured. Raiders & Invaders
is a 3-day, multi-component experience for all ages taking place in Leonardtown and
throughout St. Marys County June 6 to June 8.
At Opal Fine Art Gallery during Raiders & Invaders First Friday in Leonardtown, guests can view art and enjoy the 1812-style vinegar-based punches known
as switchels and shrubs as the gallery celebrates Leonardtowns role in American
history. The opening receptions at Tudor Hall and North End Gallery will feature
similarly-themed exhibits and beverages.
Quality Street Kitchen & Catering will offer rum tastings during both Raiders & Invaders First Friday and Raiders & Invaders Festival on Saturday. Learn a
bit about the history of this popular import and favorite drink of pirates and sailors.
Sample various types of rum from the era, including light, dark and golden rums.
Also during Raiders & Invaders First Friday and Raiders & Invaders Festival
on Saturday, find out why hard ciders were a preferred drink of 1812 with a hard cider
tasting at The Good Earth Natural Foods. A guide will be on hand to direct visitors
through beverage tasting and describe hard ciders historical significance to the era.
The Port of Leonardtown Winery will debut their Limited Edition Raider Red,
a wine crafted for Raiders & Invaders Weekend. The special label, created by artists
from Wine & Design, and antique style bottle, contribute to the uniqueness of the
offering.
During the day, festival-goers over the age of 21 can enjoy traditional and craft
beers and wine in the Tavern Tent, which will also feature live music. Beer and wine
will also be available at the evening outdoor British Invasion Tribute concert at the
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Task Force Report

Pushes Mandatory
Metcom Hookups
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A long awaited report to the Board of County
Commissioners on the requirements for property
owners to hook up to public water and sewer in certain circumstances has few surprises.
It advocates that all properties that abut such
newly constructed lines, laid by either the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) or by a developer, must
hook up to them either before the properties well
and septic system fail or before the property owner
makes any additions or improvements to the home
that requires modification to the current system it is
on within a time frame of 10 years.
The report, the work of the Water/Sewer Connection Policy Study Group, advocates much the
same for public water and sewer systems that already
exist for development districts and town centers.
The recommendations came in a draft form
and were presented to elected leaders Tuesday; several of them were concerned that if they became
settled rules it would not only violate the property
rights of individuals but be prohibitive in cost for
homeowners to convert from their well and septic
systems.
We made the requirement for 10 years, that
takes some of the pain away, said Phil Shire, director of the Department of Land Use and Growth
Manager.
But Dan Ichniowski, executive director of Met-
Com, acknowledged that residential property owners could easily face at least $15,000 to $20,000 in
costs to abandon their well and septic and switch to
public water and sewer.
Moreover, the recommendations would require
that even if property owners who abutted one of these
lines had not hooked up to it they would still be required to pay monthly system improvement charges.
Commissioner Larry Jarboe said the cost of
such hook ups would put them out of the financial
range of nearly anyone who had to comply with the
rules if they were enacted.
Ninety-nine percent of people just dont have
that in savings, Jarboe said.
Commissioner Daniel Morris said the requirement should only take affect when the home or property was sold.
Youre violating property rights, he said of
the hook up requirement recommendations. There
has to be more consideration to the homeowner.
The requirements were introduced at a joint
meeting between the commissioner board and MetCom leadership where Ichniowski also acknowledged that MetComs burgeoning capital construction plan was a looming liability as it was set to rival
the countys own projected $206 million construction budget by 2020.
Weve got to look at some ways of cutting
costs, Ichniowski said.
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National Hospital Week
DNR: Low Crab

Population Means
More Restrictions
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Results of the winter dredge survey used
to determine the health of the Blue Crab population in the Chesapeake Bay watershed shows
that the level of spawning-age females has
dropped to just below minimum safe harvesting levels.
The dredge survey for 2014 showed that
the number of spawning-age females dropped
to 69 million, just one million below the required minimum, while the levels of juvenile
crabs increased 78 percent from record lows of
just a year ago.
The overall crab population, according
to reports from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), stands at approximately 300
million, which is better than 2008 levels.
Natural resources officials signaled that
the decline in the female population, likely
caused by a colder-than-expected winter and
natural predation as well as other factors, will
mean more restrictions on harvesting.
Since crab harvests remained at safe
levels, our scientists believe an array of environmental factors impacted Blue Crab abundance, said DNR Secretary Joe Gill. With
the number of spawning age crabs low, and
juveniles at pre-2008 levels for two years runMay 4-10, 2014
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ning, we will be working with our partners and

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strategies that will protect the next generation
of spawners.
The crab population that will likely be
targeted for greater regulation will be females,
which are not as popular as male crabs for
summer time fare but are the main stay of
picking houses for crab cakes and crab soup in
the fall and winter months.
Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert
County Watermens Association said that for
the past three or four years watermen have had
to deal with some sort of cut back on female
crab harvesting and they may one day have to
face a complete ban on harvesting them.
Fuel and bait prices, coupled with regulations and poor harvests have made it difficult
for watermen to even break even in recent
years.
He said this crab season was particularly
bad; last years crab harvest was also poor.
This years been a very slow start, the
crabs arent coming up out of the mud yet because of the cold water and the cold rain weve
been having, Zinn said. So far we havent
seen any number of crabs.
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Police: Woman Threw
Away Puppies
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The victim told police that she

and Curtis were having problems in
their intimate relationship and that
Police have charged a LexingCurtis had allegedly become violent
ton Park woman with several counts
and refused to pay her portion of the
of animal cruelty after she allegedly
rent.
took three puppies placed them in
The victim advised the defena plastic bag and threw them in a
dant told her and [another witness]
Curtis
dumpster.
she killed the puppies and refused
Tammy Marie Curtis, 49, was
to tell her where they were, police wrote in
placed under arrest by St. Marys County
charging documents.
sheriffs deputies and taken to the adult deThe three puppies were later located by
tention center where she was charged with
another party in a community dumpster, pothree counts of animal cruelty in the second
lice said, wrapped in a white trash bag.
high profile case of its kind here this year.
They were removed, still alive but
In another recent case a Ridge man was
charged with animal cruelty and reckless with trouble breathing, charging documents
endangerment after shooting and killing a stated.
The victim advised the puppies were
pitbull puppy he claimed was acting in an
in good health prior to this incident, police
aggressive manner on his property.
Police alleged, however, that Kenneth wrote in court papers.
Court papers went on to state that when
Woodburn had fired at the dog in the same
direction as a nearby child daycare center.
the puppies were found there were numerAccording to charging documents filed ous blood stains on the diaper pads inside
against Curtis in District Court the owner of the trash bag with the dogs.
the three puppies, born on April 24, said the
animals were taken away by Curtis while she guyleonard@countytimes.net
was away trying to obtain a protective order.
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Mechanicsville
Woman
Sentenced to
20 Years
for Murder
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A Mechanicsville woman was sentenced to two
decades behind bars in Virginia for shooting her
boyfriend in the head in April of last year at a resort
campground.
Lillian May Levy, 78, received a 30-year sentence for the second-degree murder of 62-year-old
James Thomas May 1, according to on-line court
documents from the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Levy
suspended to just 13 years of active incarceration.
She also received three years of jail time for using a firearm in the commission of a felony, court records showed.
Local police who were at the crime scene at the Wilderness Presidential
Resorts in Spotsylvania, said Levy used a small caliber handgun in the
commission of the shooting.
Thomas died of his wounds May 9 of last year after doctors tried to
remove the bullet from his head.
Police said the pair often spent their weekends in the camper where
police say the shooting took place.
The shooting resulted from a domestic argument, according to law officers in Spotsylvania County; Levy is alleged to have walked out to her
vehicle and removed a .22 caliber revolver to shoot Thomas.
Police said there were no signs of a struggle in the trailer in the aftermath of the homicide.
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Another Week,
Another Arson
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
State Fire Marshals Office investigators say that a house fire in Hollywood this week was intentionally set;
it is the second such fire in the community in as many weeks.
The last fire was allegedly set by
a 13-year-old girl to a vacant home on
Mustang Court; the house was completely destroyed in the blaze and the
juvenile was charged with first-degree
arson.
In the latest case the fire occurred
on Ruff Ruff Lane early Sunday morning at a single family home for a loss
of $35,000 in damage; it took 35 fire-
fighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Second District, Leonardtown

and Seventh District volunteer fire departments just five minutes to control
the blaze.
The fire started at the entrance to
the homes basement, fire investigators stated. The home was unoccupied
when the fire was set, they said.
The fire was determined to be
incendiary from the suspects igniting
combustible materials at the entrance
of the basement, marshals stated.
Investigators continue to search
for suspects but have yet to make any
arrests in the case.
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Defendants Statement
Focus of Murder Trial
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The second day of the
murder trial of John M.
Quade, Jr., the man accused
of bludgeoning a woman
to death last year on Three
Notch Trail in Laurel Grove,
focused on statements Quade
gave to a St. Marys detective
Quade
that though he did not remember the actual killing he believed he may have been
responsible.
Prosecutors played a tape in court that had about
two-hours worth of interviews between Det. William
Raddatz and Quade just days after the homicide on the
trail Aug. 8.
In the beginning Quade denied being anywhere near
the trail on the day that Moneta Joe Strickland went missing and was later found dead but as the interview wore on
Raddatz continually impugned his statements with video
surveillance and witness statements to the contrary.
We have a pole camera with your picture on the
trail, Raddatz said in the interview with Quade. We
have your DNA near this woman and on top of this
woman
Strickland was killed while jogging on the trail and

police quickly developed Quade as the prime suspect
within days, in part from video surveillance from a nearby business, The Apple Basket, which showed him driving into their parking lot and than walking back across
Route 235 towards the trail.
Police believed Quade killed Strickland before driving to The Apple Basket.
Quade later said he went back in order to retrieve his
cigarettes for fear that they might leave trace evidence for
police, according to the taped transcript.
Early in the interview Quade admitted to seeing
Stricklands body and covering her with leaves.
Did you see this woman and you got freaked out
so you tried to cover her up, just because you didnt want
to be associated with it, Raddatz asked.
Yes, Quade answered.
In the interview Quade said medication he takes to
inhibit rages could have caused him to black out during the incident but he remembered to take Stricklands
iPhone and turn it off so it could not be tracked, according
to a transcript of the interview.
The transcript also showed that as he drove away he
threw her phone away.
Quade told Raddatz that he got into an argument
with Strickland as they were on the trail and that she tried
to smack him.
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So how many times do you think you hit her, Raddatz asked.
I, I, after that, I dont remember Quade answered.
How long do you think it took to hit her, Raddatz
asked.
I really dont know, Quade answered.
So you just went into a rage, and Raddatz said.
Im assuming. I mean, I had tove, Quade
responded.
In the final portion of the interview with Raddatz,
Quade said he returned to tell detectives the truth because
the knowledge of the incident hurt him.
So deep in your heart, deep in your heart, you know
that you did something to this woman, Raddatz said.
I feel that way, yeah, Quade said, who shortly
thereafter said: And Im, well, not a hundred percent
sure, but I mean, Im pretty sure I was there, you know.
I had blood on me, my shirt was torn.
During the interview Quade also told detectives he
tried to dispose of clothing that had been stained with
blood and that he threw a rock away on the side of Three
Notch Trail that he believed he used to beat Strickland
with.
The trial is set to last until May 9.
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I am one of Americas 16 million men and women who saw

military service in WWII. Add in the yet unknown number serving, or who have served in Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm, Iraq and
Afghanistan and we are only a minority when measured against the
many, many more millions who didnt have to risk lives and livelihoods because we did.
Another fact - shameful and outrageous - is that for generations
our nation has shortchanged its military veterans in the too often
abysmal quality and availability of healthcare through the VA Hospital system.
I am seriously disappointed in the failure of our elected representatives Gov OMalley, Rep Hoyer, Senators Mikulski and Cardin to team up and demand change in the VA system to aid a most
deserving minority of our citizens; the military veterans in need of
prompt, effective and compassionate medical care.
Tom Burke
Hollywood, Md
As we are approaching Mothers Day, we should look at mothers from a Christian world view and see how they fit into Gods plan
for mankind.
God has given women the incredible opportunity of continuing
the human race by having children. Some women may not be able
to have children, some may choose not to, and others may choose to
have one, two, etc. However, there is a responsibility that goes with
that opportunity. In Luke 12:48 NASB, Jesus said From everyone who has been given much, much will be required. Regardless
of how a woman became pregnant, God will hold each woman accountable for how she cared for the child in her womb.
On Jan. 28, 1973, the U. S. Supreme Court decided that what
is growing in a pregnant womans womb isnt a child, but a blob of
tissue like tonsils that can be cut out and discarded. They issued the
Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton decisions that gave each pregnant
woman (sometimes a teenager) the authority to decide whether to
continue the pregnancy and give birth to a child or to have an abortion and end that childs life.
With the exception of children born to women who didnt have
access to an abortion, everyone in the U. S. born after that date is
a result of a pro-life decision by the mother. Because of those decisions, many baby girls and baby boys were and are being born
with the opportunities to grow up and become mothers and fathers.
Also, many people have the opportunity to be fathers, grandparents,
uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters, etc.
We should certainly honor all mothers, but especially those who
became mothers after the Supreme Court decisions. They not only
chose life for the child in their womb, but many have taken on the
difficult task of raising righteous children in an increasing sinful
world. They deserve our respect, our prayers and all the help we
can give them.
Robert Boudreaux
Waldorf, Md.
At the April 28 BOCC meeting, Commissioner

Morgan disrespectfully flaunted a chart of Maryland
counties school funding in an attempt to belittle the
Board of Education and Superintendent, some of the finest people I know. Ironically, that chart actually makes it
clear that the commissioners themselves are at fault for
the current financial crisis in the schools.
The chart shows that on a per-pupil funding basis, the children of St. Marys County are dead last. St.
Marys County Public Schools has less money to spend
on each child than any other county in Maryland. We are
24th of 24. No one who cares about quality education
would be proud of this.
If St. Marys County kept pace with Calvert County, on a per pupil basis, the BOCC would need to allocate $25 million more each year. To keep up with our
neighbor Charles, you would need to provide $29 million
more.
Our two neighbor counties federal and state funding is very similar to St. Marys. The difference is what
the county contributes.
Mr. Morgan emphatically insists that because the
county ranks somewhat below the middle of the pack, at
15th in local funding, the Commissioners are being very
generous. But that ranking is meaningless, because the
state and federal government have stacked the deck by
using a formula to determine their funding. The wealthier a county is, the less state and federal money it gets.
They expect and trust each county to be responsible and
support education in direct proportion to its wealth.
St. Marys Countys wealth is 4th highest in the
state. Our local county education funding ranks 15th in
Maryland. Every position we moved down below 4th
in local funding moved us closer to the bottom in total
per-pupil funding. When we dropped to our current 15th
position in local funding, our total state, federal and local per pupil funding hit bottom. BAM. We cant get any
lower. Thank you Mr. Morgan.

Actually, we can go lower. If the local funding
downward spiral continues, to 16th and below, well need
to start comparing our total per pupil funding level to
states like Mississippi.
See the document that clearly shows the embarrassingly low level of funding at https://tinyurl.com/
SMCDeadLast2
Commissioners, if you care about maintaining the
foundation of a quality school system, and keeping our
children competitive, you need to begin moving the
county funding back up from the bottom rung of the ladder, towards 4th place, commensurate with the county
wealth.
If your real aim is to be near the middle in terms of
a fairer local contribution to education, then use the average amount of local funding. To be at the average level in
the current year, FY 2014, you would need to have contributed an additional $14.8 million, which would have
moved the county from last place in total state, federal
and local funding to around 15th place.
Please stop blaming the Board of Education and
Superintendent. Yes, they ran into a deficit this year.
Thats what happens when you have 0% margin for error
built into your budget. What is the county governments
margin of error? It's a fact that according to the County
Government FY13 financial statements, the county has
a fund balance of $54 million, of which $23 million is
unassigned. The BOE and Superintendent are trying to
give you the Cadillac school system you want on a Yugo
budget and as you see, its simply not possible.
You dont need to raise taxes. You just need to increase the share of revenue that goes to education.
Mark G. Smith
Coordinator of Special Programs
St. Marys County Public Schools
Thank You from Patuxent

Habitat for Humanity
On April 26, Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
hosted the 6th Annual Recycled Art Show and Benefit
Auction. On behalf of the Board of Patuxent Habitat for
Humanity I would like to express our sincere gratitude
to the Recycled Art Show Committee and the many
sponsors, donors, artist, volunteers, and, of course, bidders, who together made it possible.
We would like to recognize those individuals,
organizations and groups who helped make this show
such a success by sponsorships: Our host Our Lady Star
of the Sea of Solomons, Blue Wind Gourmet, DJ Johnny G, Fitzgerald Realty & Auctioneer, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, PNC, Port of Call Wine & Spirits,
Leonardtown High School Habitat Campus Chapter,
Ryken Habitat Campus Chapter, Wentworth Nursery,
Captain Pete Charters of Solomons, Whitetail Resort,
Printing Press, Inc., Gary & Linda Williams, Dave &
Lois Zonderman, Vincent DiAngelis, and graphic designer Joy Woppert.
Artist Include: Ron Bailey, Barbara Boward, Valeria Birch, Ann Crain, Candy Cummings, Steve Carle,
Wayne Davis, Jessie DeGroat, Nell Elder, Barbara Ferrante, Pat Fitzgerald, Shirley Gromen, Richard Holden,
Sarah Houde, Peggy Hovermale, Beverly Jackson,
Amanda Jones, Sherry Jones, Marsha Lederman, Tif-
fany Lemmons, Mimi Little, Denise Malanka, Deb

McClure, Michelle Radez, Beth Sandford, Sheryl Tart,
Meredith Taylor, Patrice Thompson, Teri Tippett, Crystal Toribio, Marylou Troutman, Alan Stone, Wendy Underwood, Linda Williams, & Faye Workman.
This fundraiser raises the visibility of our Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Restore. A significant number
of the pieces offered at the auction originate in our Restore. Local artists contributed their time and extraordinary talent to produce imaginative collectables starting with items as basic as cabinet doors and windows.
The community truly benefits from having a ReStore
located in Lexington Park, MD by having the opportunity of donating, shopping, or volunteering.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanitys mission to provide affordable, decent housing for local low to moderate income families depends on the support of our community. Funds raised through this benefit event support
our mission. For information about our mission, our
Restore, and volunteer opportunities please call us at
301-863-6227, visit us at www.patuxenthabitat.org, or
Like Us on Facebook. Thank you.
Sandra Diaz
President
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
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How Are People on Public

Assistance a Drain
on Our Economy?
I am writing this letter in response
to Glenn Weders letter from last week. I
wrote a letter to Roy Feders on this same
topic and will include figures from my
previous letter. Glenn I find your views to
be judgmental and extremely stereotypical. There are never any facts to back up
your ridiculous suggestions pertaining to
people on public assistance. A whopping
4.1 percent of Americans are on welfare.
How is that possible right? All you ever
hear people complain about is people on
welfare stealing their hard earned money.
You can look up all my figures for yourself.
Unlike you I present real live statistics to
back up my argument instead of blanket
statements. People on public assistance are
not lazy, freeloading, moochers like they
are portrayed. Most of them use public assistance programs temporarily to transition
back into the workforce. In reality almost
half of recipients of some type of cash assistance in the United States are children.
These children are usually living with a
Grandmother or other relative because for
whatever reason their parents were deemed
unfit or passed away. Temporary Cash Assistance (Marylands Welfare) can only be
received for 5 years of an adults lifetime.
A relative raising a child can receive it until
the child is 19 years old. I dont think you
know anyone personally who has ever had
to be put in this situation. I do, and I take
personal offense to your outrageous policies. People in these situations deserve
help for the hardship they are enduring
not baseless stereotypical attacks. I find it
ironic that your writing letters complaining
about taxes and money yet are suggesting
policies that would cost hundreds of millions of dollars to enforce. For example
the average cost of a 5 panel drug test is
$40, not including the lab fees. One test a
month for 1 million Human Resource recipients (roughly the amount in Maryland)
will equal $480,000,000 a year. How are
people on public assistance a drain on our
economy? About 7 percent of Marylands
FY14 state budget went to Human Services
which includes the Department Of Human
Resources and only half of that were for
TCA and Work Opportunities. So in reality the majority of our taxes (64 percent)
in Maryland go to Education, Health Care,
and Transportation. 65 percent of Federal
taxes go to DOD, Medicare, Medicaid and
Social Security. So this misguided perception that all our tax money goes to lazy people on welfare is completely wrong. Only
12 percent of our federal taxes go to safety
net programs, which range from helping
the elderly and disabled to children who
have been neglected. People on TCA cannot live off of the state government for their
entire life. Random Drug testing has been
proposed in the state of Maryland only to
be deemed ineffective. In Florida random
drug testing was signed into law in 2011
for the states welfare program. But was
soon found unconstitutional by an Orlando
district court and later upheld by a federal

appeals court for violating the 4th amendment. During the four months of Floridas
mandatory drug testing program, only 2.6
percent of applicants (108 out of 4,086),
failed the drug test. Not only has this been
ruled unconstitutional in other states but
it has been deemed ineffective in saving
money. Having subsidized housing recipients searched for valuables is probably the
most idiotic statement I have ever heard.
Not only is it wrong, it would clearly be a
violation of the 4th amendment. You want
to revoke the right to vote for people on
public assistance which is absolutely ridiculous. We cannot pick and choose who has
rights and who doesnt. You think people
who apply for a state program that is offered to them should be stripped of all their
civil and constitutional rights because we
hard working people are so much better
than them? You are so judgmental it makes
me sick. I know people in subsidized housing and they work harder than most to
make ends meet. Im sick of all the stereotypes that have no facts to back them up.
People on public assistance are just as likely to abuse drugs as the general population.
TCA has many provisions and strict rules
set forth to encourage and or mandate people to find work so they can lead a normal
life. Before you write an article outlining
new policies why dont you read up on the
policies already put forth. Most of the policies you are suggesting are already in effect. This leads me to believe that you dont
know what youre talking about and just repeat everything you hear. You are acting as
if people are allowed to be on TCA forever
and thats not true. Temporary Cash Assistance means that it is temporary. There
are rules and provisions set forth to limit
benefits for mothers who continually have
children within 10 months of receiving
TCA. I understand that people abuse these
programs but they are the minority and we
cannot revoke them for the honest people
who need them. In fact most people receiving food stamps work. We are the most
civilized country ever and to let children
and people in need suffer is wrong. Food
riots during the Great Depression made
the federal government act to help families
in need. I have no problem with a small
percentage of my taxes going to Human
Resources. Taxes are a fact of life and will
never change. We need to create accountability on government spending not bash
people seeking help from poverty. Your
stereotypes and overall judgmental views
are extremely flawed. Look up some facts
about the topic you are writing on. Your
broad assumptions and stereotypical outlook for people in need is both offensive
and wrong. I hope from now on people
view your letters as the fact less and ignorant pieces of garbage that they are.
Benjamin Aud
Leonardtown, Md.
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Leonardtown voters chose to stay
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who served on the board for 10 years.
Incumbents Roger Mattingly and Leslie Roberts both held onto their seats; Mattingly was the top vote recipient with 177
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Roberts won 151 votes.
Town election rules state that the top
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candidates Christopher Jeyes and Robert
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There were just 273 ballots cast in the
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Mattingly thanked the residents for
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It is a small number, Mattingly said.
There are 1,802 registered voters; it is kind
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Roberts ran on a campaign of significant economic and community revitalization achievements to win her seat, including
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James Orville Dickens Jr., 74
Our beloved James
Orville Dickens, 74, of
St. Inigoes, Md., departed
this earthly life and went
home to be with the Lord
on Good Friday April
18. James, also known as
Jim was born on September 23, 1939 in St. Georges Island to
the late James O. Dickens Sr. and Viola
M (Greene) Dickens. He was the sixth
oldest of eleven brothers and sisters. As
a young adult he joined St. Peter Claver
Catholic Church. James received his education at Cardinal Gibbons High School
in Ridge, Md. He was employed by Historic St. Marys City of Maryland. James
dedicated over 20 years of service and retired in 1998. James followed his passion
for helping others by pursuing different
careers with Life Enrichment and Pathway. In 2011, he achieved his entrepreneurship goal by opening a family business by the river Club Maryland. He
enjoyed his many friends and customers.
In August 1966, he united in marriage to
Annette Shubrooks. From this union they
were blessed with five loving daughters.
James cherished the girls dearly. He
loved spending time with his family, and
especially loved having his grandkids
around. He was happy when his granddaughter was born but he was extremely
excited when the grandsons came along.
From dolls to jewelry, motorbikes and

race cars he would love giving his grandkids gifts to cherish. He was proud to
share stories about his sons-in-law. They
were the sons he always wanted. They
enjoyed taking weekend trips, attending Redskins games, playing cards, and
cooking out. James enjoyed spending
holidays with his family. He also enjoyed
watching Family Feud and playing Taboo
with the family. We often joked about
who was going to be on his team when we
finally got on the show. His dream team
was his daughters and his granddaughter.
James would always add jokes and laughter to all family occasions. God allowed
him to enjoy our last family gathering
on Sunday, April 13, celebrating his
grandson leaving for the Army. He was
loved by many and will be sorely missed.
James cherished his friendship with
Vest, Norman, Martin, Stanley, George,
David, Gerard, Leonard, and many others. He enjoyed relaxing in his favorite
chair, fishing, playing cards with friends,
watching sports, and hanging out in his
man cave the Garage which was visited by many. James leaves to cherish
his memories his wife Annette Dickens,
three daughters: Jewel Scott (Kurtis) of
Hampton, Va., Cassandra Fooks (Sydney) of Waldorf, Md., Vickie Harris (Michael) of Waldorf, Md. Six lovely grandchildren, Brittany, Sydney Jr., Telvin,
Brandon, Donovan, BrookLynn. One
great-grandchild, Amari. Four sisters:
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Retired, 67, passed away
Saturday, April 19 peacefully at his home in Lexington Park, Md. He was
born April 11, 1947 in
Newport News, Va.
Tom graduated with a degree in
Business from the University of Southern Mississippi. He served in the US
Army for over 22 years, retiring as a
Captain. He was a logistics analyst for
nearly 20 years at the Patuxent River
Naval Air Station, and was a life member and past President of the Optimist
Club of St. Marys and a member of the
VFW Post 2632.
He was preceded in death by his
father, William R. Slaughter, and his
brother Ronald W. Slaughter. Survived
by his devoted and loving Shirley
Girl (Shirley Jones), his children, Sean
T. Slaughter of N.J., Kelly D. Slaughter (granddog Brody) of N.C., Michael
D. Valente (Tabitha) of Ore., Kent L.
Valente of Ore., Tiffany D. Belleavoine (David) of Md., his mother Fay E.
Gwaltney-Lemmlie of Va., his sister Pamela C. Slaughter (Berty) of Belgium,

and his grandchildren, Maximillian,
Callie, Timothy, Draiden, Ethan, Azaria, Amelia and Carter.
Tom loved his country, his family,
the Washington Redskins, crabbing, and
his two cats, Tigris and Euphrates. He
was an honorable man, loving father and
grandfather, who will live always in the
hearts of many.
Family will receive friends on Friday, April 25 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at
the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
A time for remembrances will be held
at 7 p.m. Cemetery services will be at
Arlington National Cemetery at a date
to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family has
asked that contributions be made to
the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park,
Md. 20653.
Condolences to the family may be
made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Tammy Elizabeth Coleman, 49

Tammy Elizabeth Coleman, 49
of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away
peacefully on April 23, surrounded by
her loving family. Tammy leaves to cherish her precious memory her husband,
Robert Coleman; five children, Brittany
(Chad), Joseph, Kristi, Kelly and Kaycie (Adam); mother, Ruth Ryan; grandchildren, Alaina, Michael and Dominic;
sisters, Jackie Harlow(Sheldon) and
Mary Frances Ryan and a host of aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father,
Jack Ryan; three brothers, Donald, Robert and Jackie Lee Ryan; sister, Barbara
Ann Steele and grandparents, George A.
and Katherine E. Underwood and John
and Bertha Ryan. Family and friends
united on Monday, April 28, for visitation at 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.
at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576
Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery,
8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Md.
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daughters, and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, friends and godchildren. James
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Gladys (James), Sylvia (Arthur), Cardella, Beverly, and brothers-in-law: Charles
(Dorothy), Sherman, William (Sherry),
Melvin (Patricia), Lawrence and Morris
(Wanda). James is preceded in death by
his parents, twin daughters, (Earlene and
Verlene), and brothers: Joseph, Russell,
Vincent and Paul. Ceremony Details:
Family and Friends united on Saturday,
April 26 for visitation at 10 a.m. until
Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St.
Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 St.
Peter Claver Church Road, St. Inigoes,
Md. Interment immediately following at
St. Peter Claver Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral
Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville,
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CORRECTION:
The County Times would like to apologize for unintentionally printing

obituaries from May of 2013 in last week's (May 1, 2014) publication. The obituaries that
should have been printed last week are included in this week's (May 8, 2014) publication.
Melissa Solms-Baruth, 59
Melissa
Solms-Baruth, 59, left us on April
23, surrounded by her
family at her home in
Leonardtown.
Melissa was born May
5, 1954 in Providence, R.I.
to George and Mary Butler. She graduated from The Wheeler
School in 1972 and attended college in
New Mexico, Paris, France and Lugano,
Switzerland. She married Christian Solms-Baruth on October 31, 1979 in New
York City. In 1988, Melissa and Christian
moved their family to Leonardtown, Md.
Melissa was a dedicated mother and
wife, as well as an avid photographer
and waterfront real estate professional.
In 2007 she began publishing Southern
Maryland Woman magazine with her eldest daughter.
Melissa was an equestrian who enjoyed traveling, antiquing and jewelry
making. She was an active CASA volunteer and also supported the St. Marys
Mediation Center. Kind and generous,
she devoted her life to her family and
friends. Melissas fun-loving, free-spirited nature was her hallmark and she most
enjoyed spending time near the water.
Melissa is survived by her husband,
Christian; children, Oda, Carolina and
Alexander; and grandson, Lucas.
A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 26 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.
with Bishop William McClean officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial gardens, Leonardtown, Md.
Sara Catherine Seman, 81

Sara Catherine Seman, 81 of Lexington
Park, Md. died April 20
at Washington Hospital
Center.
Born October 31,
1932 in Leonardtown, Md.
she was the daughter of
the late Samuel Gibson Oliver and Mamie Jessica (Shoemaker) Oliver.
Sara worked in the food service industry for most of her life. She was also
a bus driver for the Clinton Christian
School. Sara enjoyed cooking, making
greeting cards, karaoke and traveling
to Memphis, Tenn. for Elvis week. Her
favorite hobby was attending concerts,
especially Ronnie Dove & Elvis ETAs.
Sara was a member of the SAYSF Bible
Church in Lexington Park, Md. and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Sara is survived by her children, Joni
M. McElhaney (Charles) of Tall Timbers,
Md., George O.Seman (Pamela) of Waldorf, Md. and Michael B. Seman (Karen)
of Newburg, Md.; 9 grandchildren; and
2 great grandchildren. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her
siblings, George Oliver, Samuel Oliver,
Jr., Margaret Oliver and Rachel Oliver
Delozier and her former husband, George
Seman.
Family received friends for Saras
Life Celebration on Monday, April 28
from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood
Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A fu-
neral service will be held at 12 p.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be
made to SAYSF Bible Church, 46544
Rue Purchase Road, Lexington Park,
Md. 20653 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.
142, Memphis, Tenn. 38148.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Alverta K. Lawrence, 94
Alverta K. Lawrence,
94, of Valley Lee, Md.,
passed away April 20, at
the Chesapeake Nursing
Home in Lexington Park,
Md. Alverta was born
August 20, 1919 in Bracey, Va. to the late Thomas
Henry King and Nanie (Valentine) King.
On July 7, 1948, Alverta married
her late husband, Jessie C. Lawrence,
who passed away on Nov. 30, 1968. In
addition to her parents and husband, she
is also preceded in death by her sisters,
Thelma, Ida Lea, Izilia and brother,
Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Contribution may be made to Hospice of St.
Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown,
Md. 20650.
Alvertas Life Celebration was on
Wednesday, April 30 with visitation at
10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at
11 a.m. at St. Georges Catholic Church,
19199 St. Georges Church Road, Valley Lee, Md. 20692. Interment immediately following at St. Marks U.M.A.E.
Church Cemetery, Happyland Road,
Valley Lee, Md.
Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Md.
Sara Ruth Hayden Hammett, 91

Sara Ruth Hayden
Hammett, 91, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away
on Saturday, April 26 at
her home in Leonardtown, Md. Born on Aug.
15, 1922 in Leonardtown,
Md., she was the loving
daughter of Susie Lucas Hayden and
James Bradley Hayden. Sara was the
loving wife of the late James Richard
Hammett, Sr., whom she married on August 24, 1940 in St. Aloysius Catholic
Church Leonardtown, Md., and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2004.
Sara is survived by her children; Sue
Anne Bucher (Larry) of Virginia Beach,
Va., Sally Wigginton (Bob), Dick Hammett (Vicki), Brad Hammett (Barbara)
all of Leonardtown, Md., Ruth Owens of
Knoxville, Md., Donna St. Pierre (Mark)
of Brunswick, Me., Jim Hammett (Lora)
of High View, W.Va., Stephen Hammett
(Mary) of Lexington Park, Md., David
Hammett (Kim) of Ladson, S.C., 36
grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren,
5 great great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her siblings; Hattie
Guy, James Hayden, Mildred Mattingly,
and Lambert Hayden. Sara graduated
from Margaret Brent High School, and
was a lifelong resident of St. Marys
Obituaries
County, Md. She was a homemaker.

Sara belonged to Ladies of Charity, St.
Aloysius Alter Society, Brownie & Girl
Scout Leader, and Avon Representative
for over 30 years.
The family received friends on
Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.
with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Thursday, May 1 at
10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Leonardtown, Md. with Father David
Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Larry Bucher, Jr., Dick Hammett,
III, Jerry Owens, Nick Hammett, Bryan
Hammett, and Matthew Hammett. In
lieu of flowers contributions may be
made to Hospice of St. Marys P.O. Box
625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
John Kincaid Lee, 80

John Kincaid J.K. Lee, 80, of
Leonardtown, Md. passed away on April
27 at the St. Marys Nursing Center in
Leonardtown, Md. Born on March 11,
1934 in Oakville, Md., he was the son of
the late Myrtle Marie Curry Lee and Edward Newton Lee, Sr. He was preceded
in death by his siblings Bertha Russell,
Helen Long, Mary Pilkerton, Edward N.
Ike Lee, Jr., and Robert M. Bobby
Lee, all of Mechanicsville, Md. He is
survived by sister-in-law, Mary Peggy
Lee, four nieces, one nephew and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lee was a lifelong resident of
St. Marys County and attended Margaret Brent High School. He enjoyed
riding and repairing his many bicycles,
listening to bluegrass music, socializing, playing horseshoes, and playing
bingo. Mr. Lee worked with his father
operating the family sawmill business
located at Laurel Grove, Md. until his
fathers death in 1968. He then worked
for his brothers, who opened the business as Lee Brothers sawmill and logging operation, until 1992. In 2005, Mr.
Lee became a resident of the St. Marys
Nursing Center where he always tried to
help the staff any way he could and was
affectionately known as the door man.
He also enjoyed putting on his Santa hat
and passing out goodies to the nursing
home staff and residents at Christmas
time.
Thursday, May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. with
prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will
be held on Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. at
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with
Reverend Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Matthew G.
Spalding, Timothy W. Glass, Kell Davis,
Jay R. Long, Wallace Abell and Jamie
Abell. Honorary pallbearer Joe Pruett.
Contributions may be made to the St.
Marys Nursing Center Foundation,.
P.O. Box 518 Leonardtown, Md. 20650,
and/or the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue
Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, Md.
20659, and/ or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road
Mechanicsville, Md. 20659.
Trygve M. Blix, 80
Trygve M. Blix, 80,
of Saint Marys City, Md.
died peacefully on April
28 after a short illness.
Katherine, his wife of
55 years, passed away a
month earlier.
Trygve is survived
by his daughters Susan, Torgunn, and
Gioia. Katherine and Trygve have three
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Trygve was born in Norway and
came to the U.S. when he was 17. He
served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and became a U.S.
citizen with a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering. Trygve had a long, successful
career at the U.S. Patent Office where he
started as a patent examiner of marine
inventions and later became part of the
Senior Executive Service.
Trygve is greatly missed by his
family and friends.
A MemorialService was held on
Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. at St. Cecilias Church located at 47950 Mattapany
Road, Saint Marys City, Md.
A gathering of celebration was held
following the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Cecilias
Church, 47950 Mattapany Road, P.O.
Box 429, St. Marys City, Md. 20686
or to Hospice House of St. Marys, Inc.,
P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Pa., Leonardtown, Md.
Robin Ann Butler, 37

Robin Ann Butler
Bina, 37 of Hollywood,
Md. passed away at her
home in Hollywood,
Md. Born on April 15,
1977, she was the loving
daughter of Catherine L.
Pfeiffer and Michael G.
Pfeiffer of Hollywood, Md. Robin is
survived by her children: Samantha M.
Butler and Maddisyn K. Butler both of
Onaway, Mich., and Samuel E. Butler
of Hollywood, Md.. Siblings; Michele
L. Underwood of Hollywood, Md., and
Geraldine Pfeiffer of Spartonsburg, S.C.
She is preceded in death by her son Michael R. Butler. Robin graduated from
South High School in 1995.
Thursday, May 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. in
the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service
will follow at 11 a.m. in the Funeral
Home Chapel with Father Keith Woods
officiating. Interment will follow in
Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers: Richard Oliver,
Christopher Oliver, Joshuea Underwood, Samuel butler, Sr., Charles Evans, Jr., and Wesley Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers: Eddy Butler, Andrew
Thompson, Orin Joseph (OJ) Lewis, David Oliver, Brandon Butler, and William
Wockenfuss, Jr.
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BOARD OF COUNTY
ST. MARYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT 2014
Thursday, May 8,
Fran
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Cynth
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
In Our
St. Marys County to Pay Tribute to
Community Law Officers at 14th Annual Law
Media Contact: Tony Jones, Public Information Officer
SMCG TV 95 Station Manager
301-475-4200 ext. 1342 or pio@stmarysmd.com
NEWS RELEASE for Immediate Release

No. 2014 - 85
May 5, 2014 10:30 a.m.
Enforcement Appreciation Day
2014 Summer Youth Bus Passes Now Available
Leonardtown, MD - Monthly Summer Cruiser Bus Passes are now available fo
years old and al Police The $20 Week and will pay tribute to law officers
The St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human younger. Memorial Monthly Pass allows for unlimited rides on St. M
Transit To(STS) buses for in month at a time. The passes the OfServices, Triad/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law EnforcementSystemwho have perishedonethe line of duty as well as honorare available for
June, July and ficer of
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preciation Day Ceremony.
The public is invited to please call 301-863-8400
To purchase a Summer Cruiser Pass,enjoy the ceremony and compli- ext. 112
The event takes place Tuesday, May 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the mentary catered lunch following the event. RSVPs areto confirm age
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For more information go to: www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/STSTransportation.as
CORRECTION: In The County Times article

"Quilt Commemorates Countys First Families" (on
page 22 of the April 17 edition), the article could be
interpreted as there only being nine families that
landed here in Maryland in 1634, when in fact, there
were over 150 people. In the fifth paragraph the
article stated "according to research nine families
came to Maryland on the Arc(should be Ark), and
Dove in 1634." The crafters put only nine ships in
the squares on the quilt as a representation of some
of the folks who were on board those ships, and still
thrive in the area today, but those were certainly
not the only families on the ships. The County Times
apologizes for the confusion.
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In Our
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2014 St. Johns

Catholic Bee
The St. John Francis Regis Knights of Columbus Council #7914, located in Hollywood
recently held its third annual Catholic Bee. Similar to a spelling bee, fourth and fifth graders from St. John's school and parish were tested on their Catholic faith knowledge, at the
Monsignor Harris center in front of friends and family. Twelve kids vied for the top three
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LIBRARY
ITEMS
Library services to be interrupted
May 9-14; libraries to close May 15
Some library services will be interrupted during the final stage of transition to the new online catalog, May 9 to
May 14. Customers are reminded that
the online catalog and their accounts
will not be accessible and that they must
present their library card to check out or
renew an item. The item to be renewed
must be brought to the library. Holds
cannot be placed until after the new
catalog goes live on May 15.
To avoid items being returned during this transition period, the library
has extended the due dates so no items
are due May 9 to May 14. Customers
are asked to return items either before
May 9 or after May 14.
All three libraries will close May
15 to complete the transition to the new
system.
Childrens program
Photo Courtesy of Chris Woehrer
Pictured, from left, are Chris Woehrer, activity chairman and host,
Fr. Ray Schmidt, moderator, Clair Ichniowski, Brooke Pappaconstantinou,
Jane Mattingly, and Bruce Newell, Grand Knight.
Staff from Jefferson Patterson

Park will present a special story time all
about pirates at Lexington Park branch
on May 13 at 10:30 a.m. The program is
geared for children ages 3 to 5 years old.
Registration is required.
The branches will celebrate Childrens Book Week on May 17. Children
and their parents can drop in at any

branch during the day and enjoy fun
crafts and activities together.
Summer
needed
Reading
volunteers
This Saturday is the last day for

students to apply to be a Summer Reading volunteer. The application is available on the librarys website. Volunteers must be entering the 6th grade or
older.
Finish-the-Story contest underway
Children ages 6 to 12 can complete

a story started by professional storyteller Ming Diaz for the Raiders & Invaders Week-end and enter it in the Finishthe-Story contest. Entry forms and details are available at any branch. Every
participant will receive a Brusters Ice
Cream coupon and the winners ending
will be used at the event plus the winner
will receive a gift certificate to Fenwick
Used Books and Music in Leonardtown. Deadline for entry is May 16.
Mobile Career Center visits library
The Southern Maryland JobSource

Mobile Career Center will be at Leonardtown branch on May 13 from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m.
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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.
May, Month Long

North End Gallery - May 2014 - T to
Tea
41652 Fenwick St, Leonardtown
With thoughts of spring around the
corner, and summer following in her footsteps, the North End Gallery will be offering an Afternoon Tea at the Gallery in
May. Together with the May show T to
Tea , where the gallery artists will look at
artworks that focus on all things that begin
with the letter T the Gallery will present an actual Afternoon Tea as well. The
Afternoon Tea will take place on Sunday,
May 4 at 3 p.m. in the Gallery on Fenwick
Street in Leonardtown. In addition to tea
and light refreshments a brief tea related
program will be presented. Reservations
are required as there will be a limited
number of seats. The tickets are Fifteen
dollars a person and will be available at
the gallery in advance. The May show, T
to Tea will run from April 30 until June 1.
The first Friday reception will be on May 2
from 5 until 8 p.m. The Gallery is located
at 41652 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown.
They may be reached at 301-475-3130 and
the web address is www.northendgallery.
org.
Opal Fine Art Gallery - May 2014 - Renewal and Transformation
41625 Park Ave., Leonardtown
Renewal and Transformation, a series of photographs by artist Andy Plautz
will be on exhibit at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown, Md. Please join us
for an opening reception on First Friday,
May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs
through May 31. In addition to our gallery exhibit, Opal Fine Art will showcase
a special visitor: a painted carousel creature on loan to us by the Southern Maryland Carousel Group. Opal Fine Art Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and First Fridays
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, email mjanerowe@hughes.net or call
301-994-9499.
Thursday, May 8
MOMS Club of Waldorf West Open
House
6980 Bensville Road, 6, Waldorf 11 a.m.
Come out and join us for a scavenger
hunt, a fun craft, balloons, bubbles, food
and fun! We are a support group designed
just for you, the mother of today! Event
starts at 11 a.m. and it is free. Rain date
is Friday, May 9. Our boundaries include
20603 East of Middletown Road, 20601
East of 301, 20637 East of Route 5, 20637
in Charles County, 20602, 20617, 20675,
and 20695. Email waldorfwestmomsclub@gmail.com for more information.
Golf Tournament
35794 Aviation Yacht Club Road, Mechanicsville 9 a.m.
Lexington Park Lions will host their
annual golf tournament, Thursday, May
8, at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course in
St. Marys County. Tee time 9 a.m. with a
shotgun start. Proceeds from the tournament fund the Lions vision and hearing
programs benefiting those in need in the
Lexington Park area. The tournament is
open to all golfers, but pre-registration is
required. Sponsorships are available. The
Lexington Park Lions Club is a 501(c)3 or-
ganization; donations are tax deductible.

Entry forms and additional information
can be found on the Lexington Park Lions
Club website: www.lexingtonparklions.
org. Or, if you prefer, give one of us a call:
Buzz Shelley, 301-904-3809, buzz.shelley@yahoo.com, or Jess Davis, 301-9040352, jbdavis@md.metrocast.net.
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Party
21967 Cuddihy Road #2371, Patuxent River 4 p.m.
Land at the Patuxent River Naval Air
Museum after work on Thursday, May
8.Well be ready to serve you at 4 p.m. and
the party goes on until 8 p.m.Join us for
an evening with amazing music provided
by Billy Breslin, fantastic foodand a great
selection of premium beers and wine.The
museum andthe exhibits willbe specially
lit for the eventcourtesy of Pete Butt and
Communications Facilities Co.This is a
fantastic way to spend the evening with
friends - make sure you bring them along!
Tickets for the event can be purchased in
advance of the event at the museum. You
can also email prnamaeventscomm@
gmail.com for tickets or more information. The cost of the ticket is $10 for nonmembers and $8 for members. Premium
beer or wine by the glass will be available
for $4; Coors Light is $2. If youre already
a member - great!Take advantage of your
membership and buy your ticket at a reduced price.If youre not a member yet,
take advantage of our reduced membership prices offered at these events. Individual memberships are available for the
reduced price of $35 and family memberships are available for $80 at these events.
Friday, May 9
Just in Time for Mothers Day!
18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Marys City
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shop the Annual HSMC Garden Market!
Find great gifts for Mothers Day! Buy annual & perennial flowers, hanging baskets,
shrubs and herbs on May 9 from 11 a.m. to
6 p.m. at the corner of Route 5 and south
side Old State House Road, St. Marys
City.Small plates will be served by Expressions of St. Marys from 12 to 2 p.m.
Health Care Industry Wide Job Fair/
Hiring Event
22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Southern Maryland JobSource invites
you to our Health Care Industry Wide
Job Fair/Hiring Event on Saturday, May 9
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the College of
Southern Maryland. All attendees must be
registered in the Maryland Workforce Exchange prior to attending this event. Please
register at www.mwejobs.maryland.gov.
Questions? Please call 301-880-2800.
Contra Dance
37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico 7:30
p.m.
A Contra Dance, sponsored by
Southern Maryland Traditional Music and
Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Elgin
Perry, will be held on Friday, May 9 at
the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall,
37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, Md.
Please note this is a deviation from the
regular 2nd Saturday venue, due to scheduling concerns. The doors open at 7 p.m.
and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra

is a traditional American style of social
dance and is a huge amount of fun (and
exercise)! If youve ever danced a Virginia
Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have
a good idea how much fun it can be. If you
havent, its about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to
get some instruction in the various dances.
Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are
free). No special clothing is required! You
need to be comfortable, to move freely.
There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and
directions go to www.smtmd.org.
Historic St. Marys City Garden Market
Route 5 & South Side Old State House
Road, St. Marys City
Shop the Annual HSMC Garden
Market! Buy annual & perennial flowers, hanging baskets, shrubs and herbs on
Friday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at
the corner of Route 5 and South Side Old
State House Road, St. Marys City. Small
plates will be served by Expressions of St.
Marys from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more
information, contact Anne Forrest, Volunteer Coordinator, Historic St. Marys City
Museum at AnneF@DigsHistory.org or
240-895-4972.
Saturday, May 10
Please Note:
The Drive Thru Country
Ham and Fried Chicken
Dinner Originally Scheduled
for Saturday, May 10
took place on
Saturday, May 3.
The County Times apologizes
for the confusion.
Pre-Mothers Day Cabaret
Maryland 235, 1, St Inigoes 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
On Saturday, May 10 there will
be a Pre- Mothers Day Cabaret at The
KnightsSt. Jeromes Hall in Dameron. It
will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 1 p.m.
Get tickets in advance for $13 or buy them
at the door for $15. For more information,
call Delora at 301-769-1761 or Linda at
301-475-9255.
County May Bird Counts
Help is appreciated from all: backyard birders, beginners, new members to
collect data and information to help save
our birds. Each county in our areas has its
own coordinator. Visit our website, www.
somdaudubon.org, for more information
and to participate.
The Commodores, U.S. Navy Jazz Band
Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown 6
p.m.
On Saturday, May 10th, experience
the energy of the U.S. Navy jazz band, The
Commodores, as they join us at 6 p.m. in
the Historic Leonardtown Square. Highly
regarded for their renditions of big band
jazz over the last 40 years, this popular
ensemble will entertain with a variety of
timeless classics, toe-tapping favorites and

original tunes. Enjoy dinner at one of our
local restaurants, then grab a blanket or a
chair and join us on the Square dancing
encouraged! For more information call
301-475-9791.
12th Annual Plant Sale
26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on out to Summerseat Farm
for the 12th Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain
or shine). Look for a day of excitement in
an historic 1678 farm setting at our huge
plant sale featuring a wide assortment of
colorful annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, grasses, planted pots
and dish gardens, hanging baskets, crafts,
Mothers Day gifts and much more. You
can shop till you drop! Cash/Check/Credit
Card accepted. The kids will have fun at
the Childrens Tent and Petting Zoo. Come
hungry and enjoy the tasty delights the
Courtyard Caf has to offer for breakfast
and lunch. Relax while walking the lovely
grounds and enjoy the sights along the
way: a sparkling goldfish pond; the vivid
color of the gardens; the old cemetery;
then take a guided tour of the old manor
house; and finally a visit to the barns to
see the assortment of animals we house,
including American buffalo. Remember
your camera. Summerseat is an IRS designated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operated by volunteers and dedicated to preserving the history, agriculture and natural resources of this property, as well as
its educational programs. Were supported
by our fundraisers, donations, and memberships. Location is 26655 Three Notch
Road, Mechanicsville, Md. 20659. Enjoy
reasonable prices, plenty of free parking,
and no admission fee. Info 301-373-6607;
website www.summerseat.org; or email
info@summerseat.org.
Sunday, May 11
Make Mothers Day Memorable at
Sotterley!
44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood 12 to
4 p.m.
In honor of Mothers Day on Sunday, May 11, all mothers will receive the
Guided Tour of the 1703 Plantation House
at Sotterley Plantation for HALF PRICE
on their special day! From 12 to 4 p.m., we
welcome you and your mother to stroll the
blooming Colonial Revival Gardens, walk
the plantation grounds and nature trails,
see the historic outbuildings including our
original 1830s Slave Cabin, or picnic out
on the lawn while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Patuxent River. Top off
the day with buying a memorable gift at
the Sotterley Museum Shop, located in
the Visitor Center. It will be a day she will
never forget! For more information on upcoming Sotterley Plantation events, please
visit our website at www.sotterley.org.
Beloved Horses in Second Careers

25450 Rosedale Manor Lane, Hollywood
1 to 4 p.m.
Sharon Miner, author ofBeloved
Horses in Second Careers, featuring
Greenwells very own beloved Spot, returns on May 11 for a book signing event.
Spot is one of the cover horses (bottom
left in attached photo of book cover) in the
fourth Beloved Horses book by Tampa,
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Floridas, equine and childrens author,

Sharon Miner. In Beloved Horses in Second Careers, Spots journey is described
as a Texas reining horse, to a Pony Club
mount to a valuable member in the Greenwell Foundations Therapeutic Riding
Program. In 2010, when the book was released, Spot and Sharon Miner met for the
first time at the Foundations book signing
event during her Equestrian Book Tour.
Since then, the author has had two more
books released: a fifth Beloved Horses
book featuring equines from around the
world and a second Woogies Travels dog
book for youngsters. To celebrate the 10th
anniversary of the first book in the series,
Beloved School Horses, the author will
once again visit Greenwell during her East
Coast book tour. On Sunday, May 11, from
1 to 4 p.m., Sharon Miner will speak about
her inspiration for writing the series, read
Spots story and answer questions as well
as sell and sign her ten books for horse,
dog or mystery lovers. There will also be
a raffle to benefit the foundation featuring
Beloved Horses in Second Careers and
Beloved Horses From Around the World.
For more information about the author,
visit sharonminer.com.
Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat for Mothers Day
Valley Lee 8 to 11 a.m.
Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat for Mothers Day will be held on Sunday, May 11
from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Second District
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue
Squad. The cost for adults is $8.00, the
cost for children from age 6 to 12 is $4.00,
and children 5 and under are free. The
menu consists of scrambled eggs, home
fried potatoes, pancakes, French toast,
sausage links, ham, hot biscuits, creamed
chipped beef, spiced applesauce, grits, assorted juices, milk and coffee. For more
information call 301-994-9999.
Monday, May 12
Pax River Quilters Guild
20850 Langley Road, Lexington Park
6:30 p.m.
The next monthly meeting will be
held Monday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. at
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850
Langley Road, Lexington Park, Md. Our
May meeting will feature a Trunk Show
by member Elsie Lishness. Show & Share
- bring your latest creation to share. Spotlight will be on first quilts. Officer elections will be held. Remember to bring
your Silent Auction items for June, your
BOM, bus trip to the Hersey, Penn. Quilt
Odyssey Show form/payment and food
pantry donations. Its time to re-new your
membership. New members welcome!
Visit our website www.paxriverquiltguild.
com.
SMAWL Low Cost Rabies Clinic
42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown
6 to 8 p.m.
The St. Marys Animal Welfare
League will host a low-cost rabies clinic
the 2nd Monday of each month, March
through November, at the St. Marys
County Fairgrounds located on Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown, Md. Doors
and registration opens at 6 p.m. The clinic
is open until 8 p.m. Each vaccination is
$15. With proper proof of current rabies
vaccination (tags are not proper proof of
vaccination), 3-year shots will be given.

Without proof, a 1-year shot will be given.
All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.
If your pet is nervous or does not do well
around other animals, please leave your
pet in the car (attended) and the vet will
come to your car to give the vaccination.
Tuesday, May 13
Buy Your Favorite Graduate

A Graduation Day Block!
To be placed in the May 29th publication.
2x2 inches
Southern Maryland Candlelight Vigil

for Police Week
21215 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills7 p.m.
This Candlelight Vigil is to honor
the Fallen Brothers and Sisters of Law
Enforcement during Police Week
2014. It will be held at St. Marys
County Fraternal Order of Police
(FOP) Lodge #7, 21215 Chancellors
Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634
This event is open to the Public. If you
are interested in Donating or have Questions Please Call: Amanda Bankhead 240925-6419, Amanda Boyer 240-772-1058,
Jessica Snyder 240-772-1225, or donate
directly to the National Law Enforcement
Memorial through support.nleomf.org/
goto/somdvigil. Event sponsored by the
Law Enforcement Institute of Maryland.
Casual Tuesday Tex-Mex Dinner
3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Join us for an informal dinner from
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American
Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post
206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach,
in the lower-level dining room. The menu
for Casual Tuesday Dinner will be TexMex with all the trimmings. The cost is
$10 and includes a beverage. Call for more
information (301) 855-6466. Public invited. www.ALpost206.org.
30 WORD MAX
Katie Thompson,
Graduation is a time
to celebrate your
achievements, prepare for a
future of opportunities and
embrace a world of infinite
possibilities.
$15 With
No Picture
$20 With Picture
-Love Mom & Dad

3x2 inches
Katie Thompson,
Graduation is a
time to celebrate
your achievements,
prepare for a future
of opportunities and
embrace a world of
infinite possibilities.
-Love Mom & Dad

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To Advertise in the Church Services Directory, Call The County Times at 301-373-4125
ANGLICAN
BAPTIST CHURCH
HUGHESVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sundays - 10 AM 41695 Fenwick

Street Unit 3 Leonardtown, MD
20650 301/475-9337
www.redeemersomd.org
BAHAI FAITH
BAHAI FAITH
God is One, Man is One,
and All Religions are One
Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8

Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm
301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org
A member of the Southern Baptist Convention

8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Transitional Pastor Dr. Ron Blankenship
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday Morning Worship

Sunday School (all ages)
Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study
Wednesday Discipleship Classes
(Adults, youth & Children)
10:30am
9:15 am
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

St. Marys City, MD 20686 301-862-4600
Vigil Mass:
4:30 pm Saturday
Sunday:
8:00 am
Weekday (M-F):
7:30 am
Confessions:
3-4 pm Saturday
www.stceciliaparish.com
BAPTIST
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Victory Baptist Church
29855 Eldorado Farm rd
CharlottE hall, md 20659
301-884-8503
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In Entertainment
Thursday, May 8
Piranhas Acoustic
Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road,
Dowell) 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Karaoke
Bowie Applebees (4100 NW Crain Highway,
Bowie) 9 p.m.
Friday, May 9
Still Standing
Dowell) 8 to 11 p.m.
Hydra FX
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 11
Joe Martone
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney
Point Road, Piney Point) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, May 12
Big Money
Dowell) 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13
Open Mic
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 14
Bar Dogs
Point Road, Piney Point) 8 to 11 p.m.
Wolfs Blues Jam

Blairs Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontown Road, Edgewater) 7:30 p.m.
The EGG Rocks Swampys

Swampys/SeaBreeze (27130 South Sandgates
Road, Mechanicsville) 9 p.m.
Team Trivia
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 7 p.m.
Karaoke
DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 8 p.m.
Papa Johns Maryland - Beach Boys Pizza
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Tonigths Alibi
The Lounge at Bollywood (22576 Mac Arthur
Boulevard, California) 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 10
George Dunn
Karaoke
California Applebees (45480 Miramar Way,
California) 9 p.m.
May Masquarade
House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) 8 p.m.
Big Boy Little Band Crab Feast
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville) 1 p.m.
Tonigths Alibi
Back Road Inn (22094 Newtown Neck Road,
Leonardtown) 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 15
Tracy Allen
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Karaoke
Bowie Applebees (4100 NW Crain Highway,
Bowie) 9 p.m.
Friday, May 16
Tracy Allen
Point Road, Piney Point) 7:30 p.m.
Back by Sunrise
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m.
Mike Starkey
Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 17
Rum Runners
The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature!
To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,
e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar
listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
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Homes of
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1620 Meadow Oaks Ln, Huntingtown, MD

20639 | $415,000
Spacious brick home on 1.33 acres features
4 BD/3BA, hardwoods, new carpet, freshly
painted, finished lower level w bar.
Patio/deck are perfect for entertaining. HVAC
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garage, detached 2nd garage for toys &
ample storage makes this home a value.
Close to PAX, AAFB, Calvert Memorial,
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Outdoor entertaining is one of the joys

of nicer weather. People routinely gather
on the patio or around the pool when the
weather warms up, and such recreational
activities can foster companionship and reduce stress. However, if nuisance animals
and insects are sharing entertaining spaces,
these pests can quickly put a damper on the
festivities.
While it may seem impossible to keep
an outdoor entertaining area completely
pest-free, there are ways to keep such unwanted intrusions manageable.
Identify common pests
Yard pests vary depending on geography, so the first step is to figure out
which pests are native to your area. Mosquitoes can be found in many locales, but
certain insects may be exclusive to specific
regions. For example, palmetto bugs are
native to moist, tropical areas, such as the
southeastern United States.
In addition to insects, squirrels, moles,
raccoons, and other rodents may also descend on a property. Neighborhoods that
abut natural ecosystems or infringe on wild
animals' habitats may see a wider array
of animals encroaching on entertaining
spaces. Deer, bears, coyotes, and certain
bird species can present their own brands
of trouble. Homeowners new to an area
may have to experience a learning curve
to determine which pests are common to a
certain area, as well as which seasons bring
which creatures.
Try natural repellents first
To minimize damage to the environment and to protect local wildlife, homeowners should exhaust natural ways to repel pests before resorting to less eco-friendly methods. Animals can be kept out of a
yard with fences and other barriers, such
as thorny bushes. Many pests are deterred
by smells or certain structures in a lawn
or garden. For example, inserting chicken

wire into a garden bed may be enough to
repel burrowing animals. Certain insects,
such as flies and mosquitoes, find the aromas of citronella grass, basil and marigold
offensive. Surrounding a property with
these plants can create a natural bug repellent. Lavender and rosemary are other
aromatics that may deter pests. Blood meal
and soap solutions can repel deer and other
wildlife that may feed on garden plants.
Pests attracted to food can be kept
at bay with frequent sweeping or hosing
down of the patio. In addition, maintain a
clean grill and store trash in tightly secured
receptacles.
Consider more traditional alternatives
If natural repellents do not work,
you may need to rely on more traditional
products to repel insects and other pests.
Beetle traps lure beetles with an inviting
scent before the beetle gets trapped in a
bag and cannot exit. Traps for wasps and
flies follow a similar premise. Bug zappers
are largely viewed as an inhumane option
but can be highly effective. Unfortunately,
these zappers also attract and kill beneficial
insects, such as bees and butterflies.
Chemical repellents also are available.
Stores stock pesticides that will rid plants
of damaging insects. These repellents also
may be used around the patio to make the
area inhospitable to insects and other pests.
Contact an exterminator
If the problem is simply too difficult to
manage on your own, then you might need
to contact an exterminator, who can spray
the perimeter of the home for bugs and can
also be called in to safely trap and remove
nuisance animals. An exterminator may
also have detailed knowledge of protected
species and which habitats can and cannot
be disturbed.
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Programs and Activities
Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The St. Marys County Department of Aging & Human Services,

Triad/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) council, and
the Board of County Commissioners will sponsor the 14th Annual Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at
11:30 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219
Airport Road, California, MD. This event takes place during National
Police Memorial Week and pays tribute to law officers who have perished in the line of duty as well as honor the Officer of the Year selected from each of the county law enforcement agencies, based on their
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ceremony and enjoy a complimentary catered lunch. RSVPS are not
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Skin Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Screenings
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types and the number of skin cancer cases has been on the rise for the past few decades.
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in the United States.Dr. George Verghese, local dermatologist and skin
cancer expert, will provide an interactive discussion on the prevention,
detection and treatment of skin cancer at the Garvey Senior Activity
Center on Tuesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Following the presentation, Dr.
Verghese will be available to provide FREE basic skin cancer screenings to anyone who attends the presentation. To sign up for this presentation, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Good Taste and Good Health
Introducing: Good Taste and Good Health, a new program focused on healthy eating. Join us for this two part program that will help
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Skin Cancer Screening at the Loffler Senior Activity

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Make an appointment today by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Try your hand at Table Tennis
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doubles will be played depending on how many folks attend. Put your
Thursday afternoons to good use by engaging in some friendly fitness
fun. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Spring Fling Dance
On Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m. 2 p.m., a Spring Fling dance

featuring D.J. Mean Gene will be held at the Northern Senior Activity
Center. Enjoy your favorite music, including R & B, oldies, top hits and
fun music for line dancing! Come early to get a seat and treats at the
hospitality table. Music begins at 10 a.m. There will be a lottery drawing and door prize and best dressed prize for springs finest looking
person! Tickets are available for suggested donation of $8 to be purchased by Thursday, May 15 at the Northern Senior Activity Center,
or while supplies last.
Informational Presentation on the Aging & Disability

Resource Center/Maryland Access Point (ADRC/
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The ADRC/MAP will provide an informational presentation

about available services for seniors and anyone experiencing a disability. The presentation will provide the steps to gain access to these
services through the Maryland Access Point. The ADRC/MAP is a
one-stop shop for health and support services. The presentations will
be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center, May 21 from 10 a.m.
11:00 a.m. The Potomac Building Room 14, May 22 from 1:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m. and at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on May 29 from
10:00 a.m. 11 a.m.
Beginners Piano/Keyboard class coming up
Dr. Robert L. Jefferson, the author of the How to Play Gospel

book series and a leading expert on teaching gospel music (Check out
his website at Jeffersonprsents.com), will be offering beginner piano/
keyboard classes at the Loffler Senior Activity Center starting May 20.
The cost for the lessons is $100 for 6 sessions and includes instruction,
texts and corresponding cd. Additionally, you will need to invest in an
inexpensive keyboard ($50-$100+ available at local stores and online.)
Payment for the lessons can be made directly to Dr. Jefferson on the
first day of class. Classes will take place on six consecutive Thursdays
at 1 p.m. beginning May 20 and continuing through June 24. For questions or to sign up, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Pottery Open House at Northern Senior Activity

Center
What better excuse to play in the mud! Youll have a chance to

see hand-building demos and get your own hands-on time throwing
clay on a potters wheel. Volunteer instructor Pam King will be your
guide in the Ceramics/Pottery room on Tuesday, May 13, from 11 a.m.
2 p.m. Start with this beginners demonstration and return for Whimsie Works pottery, which meets every second and fourth Tuesday of
the month at 11 a.m. For completed pieces (on a regular basis) a small
donation is suggested to cover cost of clay, paints, and firing (kiln is
on site) payable at the front desk. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1003 for any
questions. Walk-ins are welcome.
Reservations Needed for AARP Smart Driver

Course
On Tuesday, May 20, at 9:30 a.m., a smart driver course will

be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center. A lot has changed
since AARP Driver Safety first began as 55 Alive. The roads have
changed, cars and even the people behind the wheel have changed. As a
result of evidence-based research findings, the course focuses on areas
where older drivers could benefit from additional training. The cost is
$15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members, payable to AARP, payment made on day of class. Members must show their membership card
to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required; call 301-475-4002,
ext. 1001.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050
Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
John Taylor, Pt. II

By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
On June 16, 1781 the Council ordered
that John Taylor be confined to the District
of Montgomery County and not to depart the
limits without leave and to post bond of 1000
pounds specie. On September 3, 1781 the
Council allowed Taylor to move his wife and
their belongings to Montgomery County. The record remains
silent on the outcome but it can be supposed Taylor was not
charged with any serious offense. Had that been the case he
would have lost his property and possibly his life.
By 1790 John Taylor was back in St. Marys County
where he died in 1792. His will, dated March 19 of that year,
left all to his wife Ann during her life and then his estate was
to be equally divided between his two sons, Joseph Taylor and
John Taylor.
Joseph Taylor died prior to July 1795 and his administration accounts name his siblings, the other children of John Taylor, Sr., who presumably didnt name his other children because
he had already provided for them prior to making his will.eH
8/22/1796: Administration accounts of Joseph Taylor, St.
Marys County. To: 2 brothers and 3 sisters, equally: William
Taylor, John Taylor, Mary Taylor, Ann Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor.
Admin.: John Taylor.
A Journey Through Time

The
William Taylor, probably the eldest son, was born ca1753.

By 1788 he had married Lavinnah Clarke (daughter of Robert
Clarke IV, died ca1788) and they moved to South Carolina taking with them Lavinnahs younger siblings, Charlotte S. Clarke
(1770-1831), Robert Clarke V (1773-aft. 1800), Mary Clarke
(1766-aft. 1788) and Caleb Clarke (1777-1849) who became a
wealthy lawyer.
The only Clarke sibling to remain in St. Marys County
was Matthias Clarke (1766-aft. 1829) who prior to 1792 married Elizabeth Herbert (born prior to 1776-living 1820, daughter of William Herbert and his first wife, Ann Milburn). Two
of their children, William (1802-1853) and Caleb (1804-1882),
joined their Clarke relatives in South Carolina in the 1820s. Caleb Clarke became a physician.
William Taylor died March 15, 1822 at Sandy Run in Lexington Co., SC. Lavinnah died at the same place on January
22, 1827.
Rebecca Adderton, daughter of James and Rebecca, also
moved to South Carolina. Whether this was by coincidence,
we may never know, but she married Stephen Henry Boykin
here on October 5, 1801. Boykin was from Camden, Kershaw
Co., SC. Rebecca died October 2, 1805, leaving behind two
little children.
John Taylor always identified himself with his property.
In his will he calls himself John Taylor of Blewstone (sic)
Neck. As you can see from the map provided below, courtesy
Chronicle
Courtesy, Pete Himmelheber
of my friend Pete Himmelheber, the Taylors and Addertons

lived just across St. Inigoes Creek from each other. Although
the Clarkes are not shown on this map, they lived close by. The
Addertons also owned a part of this property. A land dispute
may have led James Adderton to allege that John Taylor was
consorting with the British. If they werent enemies before
this, they most assuredly were afterwards. HiH
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Wanderings
of an
Aimless
Min
What
Is...?
By Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
I would love to go on a game show. My dream would be

to go on Jeopardy, though the Wheel of Fortune I think might
be the easiest way to win the money - I mean big money.
How hard can it be to answer questions about history, music, and potent potables ? At home I answer every question,
okay I mean nearly every question, correct. The hard part, I
think, would be remembering to phrase all your answers in
the form of a question. The contestants must have to practice
answering all their relatives, their bosses, waitresses, everyone in where is, what is, or who is form. How annoying this
must be for everyone around them. It might be fun to go to
the Jeopardy website and take their practice quiz; it might be
fun to actually go on Jeopardy in the future.
So if Im going to start preparing to go on Jeopardy
I should probably start reading Shakespeare again and researching the encyclopedia on the Internet. It used to be that
Jeopardy contestants would say I just picked up the first
book of the encyclopedia and started reading cover to cover
until I reached the last book. Ive heard several contestants
say that over the years. They must know from a young age
that they will be on Jeopardy someday. Now with all the
information on the Internet where would you start? Maybe
aardvark? And where would you end? Zeolific? By the time
I would finish researching all the available knowledge on the
Internet the elapsed time could be my entire lifetime- so I
could plan on being on Jeopardy possibly in the year 2040 or
later, like the year 3060.
In order to begin getting ready for my Jeopardy adventure, I think I should start going to all the various trivia nights
held around the county. Then I would be ready for whatever
Alex Trebek throws at me. The big question is whether I
could get my husband to go with me to one of the trivia night
events. If he has to, he will sit and listen to Jeopardy while
were eating dinner, but if he has his choice he would rather
be watching his shows. My husband would, however, win
hands down if all the questions were sports related. Sometimes he surprises me and comes up with answers to questions I would have never guessed he knew.
My problem with going on any game show would be
nerves. I would either start laughing for no reason, or worst
case scenario, I would start crying if I missed a question or
lost. I do often wonder why some of the contestants dont
burst into tears when they lose. The producers must screen
the contestants to make sure they are not too emotional to
be on TV. Now, Wheel of Fortune, on the other hand, is a
show that lends itself to very emotional contestants. I think
the producers I want you to jump up and down and scream
and yell big money, big money. Thats what draws in the
ratings. The Screamers are a little rough. Ive seen Pat Sajak
cringe many times when he has to walk over to the screamers. But if I was winning $5000 to 40,000 I think I would be
screaming too. For that matter if I was winning $1000 dollars
I would probably be screaming. You should see me when I
find $5 in my purse.
Well, I better stop writing now, and start researching. Okay, Abacus: a counting frame or calculating tool.
Acacia...
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.
com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann
Overcoming Depression
Without Drugs
By Debra Meszaros CSN
www.MXSportsNutrition.com
Could other prescription drugs you take
cause your depression?
Do antidepressants really work?
Could there be a link between your diet
and your mental health?
There is a very strong dependence on
behavioral drugs throughout the United
States. Most doctors do not go through a day
of their practice when they do not see a patient looking for help
with depression and anxiety.
Narcotic painkillers are one of the most lethal substances
available today, yet health care professionals prescribe them
daily. Unfortunately many patients are not educated on the risks
involved with these substances. Most choose to overlook the
major downside in exchange for quick relief. Besides the known
high risk of addiction many are completely unaware of how
painkillers can significantly raise your risk of major depression.
The increased risk can be as high as 53 percent!!
Within the US population it is estimated that 1 in 10 adults
suffer from some degree of depression and 11 percent of the
population over 12 years old take antidepressants. What may
be even more alarming is the fact that some studies show antidepressants do not even work as advertised; and the side effects
include suicidal and homicidal tendencies. So you take it to lead
to more serious mental issues???? Could there be a safer option
instead of mind-altering drugs?
Overcoming depression without drugs
Depression is indeed a very serious state of mind; a very
clear body sign that your life is out of balance. To optimize your
attempt of overcome depression it is important to realize that
mind and body are closely related; interconnected. Your diet
and lifestyle have a profound affect on the delicate balance.
Research has shown the very strong connection between gastrointestinal health and your mental state. Since your gut plays
a significant role, the place to start is your diet and the synergistic role of your adrenal glands, vitamin D levels, and glucose
management.
Brain function is seriously influenced by your consumption of sugar, fructose, grains, and processed foods. MSG, artificial sweeteners, aspartame, and chemical additives can all have
an influence on the mind. Dramatically decreasing and eliminating them may be helpful. Increasing Probiotic based foods
like kefir and fermented vegetables can have a positive affect on
the balance of beneficial gut bacteria.
Anyone under even the modest amount of stress, physical
or mental, has a greater need for the complete array of vitamin
Bs but just a vitamin B12 deficiency alone can contribute to depression. There is a very close connection between the sun and
depression as well as an interesting link, vitamin D. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is a type of depression connected with
sunshine deficiency. Our body manufactures vitamin D through
sun exposure so this makes perfect sense. Vitamin D is directly
connected to your mood. Testing your vitamin D levels on a
regular basis is suggested to manage your mental health.
The brain is 60 percent Omega 3 fat. Brain function and
mental health rely heavily on DHA and EPA, so there is an
Omega 3 connection to depression as well. It is unfortunate that
the majority of the US population is Omega 3 deficient.
Evaluating your sodium levels to ensure you are not deficient, getting adequate exercise, and getting quality sleep all
conclude the factors that affect your mental state. A nice barefoot walk in the grass or sand can do wonders.
2014 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission.
DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that everything within it is forinformational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt
to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription
of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States
Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a
health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional).Some information given
is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not
make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or
FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy.
You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk.I
encourage you to make your own health decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
Book Review
Stone Cold
by C.J. Box
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
OW contributor
Sometimes, you just cant fit in.
You stick out like a sore thumb, totally unable to melt
into the crowd. You feel like you have a neon sign across
your shoulders; one that says IM NEW!
Yeah, youre self-conscious then but, if youre Game
Warden Joe Pickett, you get used to it. And yet, as in the
new book Stone Cold by C.J. Box, standing out could
get a man killed.
Anyone whod seen Nate Romanowski on that nearly-moonless night wouldve instantly known he was a pro.
Romanowski had studied the Scoggins compound,
he knew how to get inside, and he knew Henry Scoggins
was a jerk, that nobody would really miss him. Nate knew
where all the security weaknesses and surveillance cameras were except one. So when Joe Pickett was shown
trail-cam video weeks later and he spotted his friend
Nate dragging something, he knew that trouble was
mountain-high.
For some time, the Feds had been nosing around
northeastern Wyoming, where folks kept mostly to themselves. In that atmosphere of solitude lived a certain Wolfgang Templeton, a man who owned half the county and
most of the people in it, and whose name repeatedly rose
during investigations of high-profile disappearances, including that of Scoggins. Was it just coincidence?
With a ruse of helping Medicine Wheel County
Game Warden Jim Latta with a project, Pickett headed
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for the corner of the state, noting the beautiful land and
the poverty of its people. Pickett had promised his wife
that hed avoid danger, but keeping safe wouldnt be easy
when there were so many questions.
Why, for instance, did Latta seem afraid of the countys judge? Why did he look the other way while a couple
of Templeton employees poached wild game at will? Who
was the cold-eyed dandy on Templetons ranch? And why
did everybody seem to know where Pickett was going,
even before he got there?
Perhaps most vexing of all was the question of Picketts friend Nate, and Nates covert activities. It pained
Pickett to imagine how Nate was involved - although not
as much as it would hurt if he kept snooping
Reading parts of Stone Cold is somewhat like going on a scenic vacation that takes a bad turn in a good
way.
Author C.J. Box lets his main character, Joe Pickett,
savor the land, and its gorgeous. Were treated to descriptive images of colorful mountains and harsh beauty,
where even scrub takes on a relaxing aura and invites us
to linger just a bit. Its easy, therefore, to be lulled into
forgetting exactly what youve got in your hands.
But then Box brings us abruptly back to his novel, in
which few can be trusted and everything seems off. Were
soothed, then were hit with an uppercut of thriller that
makes us reel and makes us want more.
This novel is part of a series but can definitely be read
by itself, so if youre in need of a hot mystery, get this. You
wont be sorry because, for you, Stone Cold fits.
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