2016-01-21 St. Mary's County Times

Thursday, January 21, 2016
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Priceless
Hogan Smiles On
St. Marys County
Gov. Includes $3 Million In State

Budget For Third Building At SMHEC
IN LOCAL
Vets Charity
Under Scrutiny
IN CRIME
Man Charged
In Dog Killing
IN LOCAL
Pax River NAS Runway

To Undergo Repairs
Photos Courtesy of University System of Maryland and www.maryland.gov
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IN LOCAL
Its great. We can move forward

without any hesitation.
- Joe Anderson, head of SMHEC Board of Governors on the $3 million in the governors budget
for the third building dedicated unmanned systems
research.
Leadership Southern Maryland Receives Reward
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Watermen Enjoy
Good Oyster
Season So Far
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Local watermen have cause to be
thankful, according to Tommy Zinn,
president of the Calvert Watermens
Association, since this season marks
three years in a row of productive oyster harvesting.
It may not be quite as good as it was
last year, Zinn told The County Times.
But Id call it a fair to good season.
Oysters in Maryland waters have
made somewhat of a resurrgence in the
past several years with what appears to
be a developing resistance to diseases
like MSX and dermo that have decimated the populations of the native oyster
for the past several decades.
However, warmer waters during
the fall at the beginning of the season
meant that oysters were only now reaching their best size when waters were
turning cold.
Still death rates of oysters that Zinn

and other watermen have observed in
Southern Maryland have been low.
Either the diseases are not has bad
as they have been or they [the oysters]
are developing a resistance to them, he
said. Were not seeing as many dead
oysters at all.
They seem to be holding their own.
The states Department of Natural Resources also recently opened 10
oyster harvest reserve areas; they were
essentially meant to allow limited harvesting on a rotating basis after being
seeded.
Zinn said that most of those zones
being opened helped watermen on the
Eastern Shore and other areas than the
Patuxent River region but they still
amounted to a shot in the arm.
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La Plata Man Charged

With Theft From SOMD
Veterans Charity
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The director of the Southern Maryland Veterans Association (SMVA) has
officially accused a former employee of
stealing money and material from collection stations in Calvert County that was
supposed to go towards helping homeless
and destitute veterans.
Norman Randolph McDonald, 48,
allegedly stole money from the charity between June and December of last
year from the Safeway and Wal-Mart in
Dunkirk and also the Giant food store in
Dunkirk.
According to charging documents
written out by Daniel Timothy Brashear,
McDonald was employeed as solicitation
supervisor for the veterans charity.
Brashear alleged that McDonald embezzled approximately $6,000 in community donated funds by collecting SMVA
donation containers from our solicitors,
counting out the funds before the other
solicitors and pocketing the funds.
The defendant then either failed to
forward these funds to the proper recipient or mistated and failed to provide reciepts for the amount of donations as required by company policy.
Though McDonald has been officially
charged, regional law enforcement has
taken notice of the charity.
St. Marys County Sheriff Timothy K.
Cameron confirmed that detectives in his
agency are investigating a citizen com-
plaint about a donation made to SMVA.

Calls to Brashear seeking comment on
this story were not returned as of press
time.
Brashear went on to allege in charging papers filed in the Calvert County
District Court that after McDonald was
terminated several of the solicitors told
him of thefts committed by McDonald on
a weekly basis.
Brashear also alleged that McDonald
attempted to intimidate the solicitors
not to report to me the amounts he collected and retained either through use
of physical force, employment threats or
false claims of theft being brought against
them.
McDonald is also accused of stealing
$4,000 worth of materials used to solicit
donations such as signs, donation containers, labels and even computers.
McDonald is also a registered sex offender in Maryland, having been convicted of a third-degree sex offense in Prince
Georges County back in 2001, according
to the states sex offender registry.
The registrant knew the victim and
the victims family, according to the
registry. When the offense occurred the
victim was a middle-school aged child.
McDonald is set for an initial court appearance next month; the two theft counts
being pursued against him could net 15
years in prison each if he is convicted of
both counts.
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Major Runway
Repairs To Begin
At Pax NAS
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
A long awaited repair and resurfacing project of one of two main runways
at Patuxent River Naval Air Station is
set to begin soon.
Navy officials briefed the Commissioners of St. Marys County on the
project Tuesday at joint meeting in
Lexington Park.
Navy officials say that the runway is
critical to the core mission of the base,
test and evaluation of new aircraft and
their systems. If the runway is not repaired it could mean the closure of the
entire airfield, the navy stated.
It will be shutdown for nearly a year
while air operations will shift to an adjacent runway.
This means that the increased use
of the adjacent runway will see more
aircraft flights in the aircraft incident
compatible use zone (AICUZ) over
Lexington Park.
This may also include more noise in
the area of flight operations, the navy

said.
The last major overhaul of the runways on the base was nearly 20 years
ago and the runway up for the first
round of repairs, designated 14-32, is
in the worst condition, navy officials
said.
The navy has $60 million available
for runway repairs with $20 million
going towards the 14-32 project; the
Great Mills Trading Post was selected
to do the work back in October, navy
officials said.
Two future phases of runway repairs, including electrical upgrades
and repairs to runway 06-24, are slated
to receive the rest of the funds.
The construction is scheduled to
occur through October of this year
and runway 06-24 is expected to host
roughly 58,000 air operations while
14-32 is closed.
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The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) will

host a Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) overview
on Feb. 16 at the Southern Maryland
Higher Education Center in California,
Maryland.
Rear Adm. Dean Peters, NAWCAD
Commander and Asst. Commander for
Research and Engineering (AIR 4.0),
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Ms. Leslie Taylor, SES,
NAWCAD Executive Director and
Deputy Asst. Commander for Test and
Evaluation, NAVAIR, will present an
overview of NAWCAD initiatives, priorities, capabilities and their alignment
with NAVAIR mission and goals.
NAWCAD hosts unique research and
development aircraft systems, laboratories and test facilities, serving the needs
of the U.S. Navy, as well as other military services, federal agencies, foreign
customers, and commercial entities.The
complex at Patuxent River includes research and engineering disciplines of
systems engineering, air vehicles, propulsion, avionics, crew systems, and test
and evaluation.
This is a great opportunity for our
members and the community to hear
from NAWCAD leadership firsthand,
said Bonnie Green, TPP Executive
Director.
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sharing of knowledge and expertise
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state and federal governments; and TPP
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development within the local community by hosting programs of interest to
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Leadership Southern Maryland Selected as 2016 True

Inspiration Award Recipient by Chick-fil-A Foundation
The Chick-fil-A Foundation announced

today that Leadership Southern Maryland
(LSM) is a recipient of its 2016 True Inspiration Award for nonprofits. The award to
LSM is a grant for $15,000, which will be
used to support LSMs Teen Leadership
Academy.
LSM was one of 22 True Inspiration
Award recipients in 17 states nationwide,
receiving a combined $1.26 million in
grants to further work fostering leadership
in children. This is the second year of the
Chick-fil-A Foundation award, which was
inspired by the generosity of Chick-fil-As
late founder S. Truett Cathy. Organizations
either applied or were nominated by a local
Chick-fil-A restaurant franchise. LSM was
nominated by John Flatley, owner of the
La Plata, Md. Chick-fil-A restaurant and

supported by Stephanie Witte LSM 15,
owner of the California, Md. Chick-fil-A
restaurant.
LSMs grant application was prepared
and submitted by Susan Vogel LSM 09 and
LSM Executive Director Helen Mattingly
Wernecke. LSMs Board of Directors President Lee Capristo LSM 11 said, We are
honored to be a recipient of a 2016 Chick-filA True Inspiration Award for our work in
the community. This grant will help us with
our Teen Leadership Academy this year and
into the future.
The grant awardees will be honored at a
celebratory event in Atlanta, Chick-fil-As
headquarters, on May 20. To learn more
about the True Inspiration Awards and view a
complete list of recipients, visit inside.chickfil-a.com/2016-true-inspiration-awards

Leadership Southern Maryland offers the
Teen Leadership Academy in addition to its
nine-month tuition-based adult executive
program designed and dedicated to educate
and inspire a diverse group of current and
emerging leaders to create collaborations
and partnerships to impact the community
needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys
counties and incorporates a cross-section of
the region to include diversity of geographic
location, profession, ethnicity and gender.
Leadership Southern Maryland is a 501(c)
(3) organization by the Internal Revenue
Service (EIN#26-2989381). Contributions
are deductible as charitable contributions to
the extent permitted by law.
The Southern Maryland Historic Horse

Trail will be one of a network ofself-guided
trails which are being developed around the
state with the support of the Maryland Horse
Industry Board to highlight and document
the contribution of horses to Marylands
history, culture and heritage. The first trail,
Horses at the Beach, launched in early
2015 and features the Eastern Shore.
The Southern Maryland Agricultural
Development Commission (SMADC) is
excited to be invited to work on this unique
project, said Christine Bergmark, executive
director, We hope to raise awareness for

Southern Marylands growing equine industry and celebrate the sites and stories of the
regions rich equine tradition.
Southern Marylands Historic Horse Trail
will be featured in a printed a guide book and
website highlighting documented equinerelated sites and educational opportunities
in Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St.
Marys counties which illustrate the historic
role of horses in the regions economy and
culture. Historic criteria include transportation, agriculture, recreational riding, fox
hunting, thoroughbred racing, jousting and

any other activity associated with horses.
The guide book will be combined with
SMADCs 2016 Southern Maryland Equine
Directory of stables and horse farms. Together, the Historic Trail and Directory will
illustrate the vibrant role of horses in Southern Marylands past and present.
SMADC is also researching additional
material and historic equine-related tidbits
to further enhance the Trail visitors appreciation for the significant role horses played
in Southern Marylands past, such as photos
For more information, please contact the

Helen Mattingly Wernecke, Executive Director Leadership Southern Maryland, 240725-5469 via email helen@leadershipsomd.
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Governor Hogan Announces New

Partnership with Pride of Baltimore II
New State Support for Historic Goodwill Vessel
to Promote Economic Development
Governor Hogan today announced the

state of Maryland will launch a new publicprivate partnership with the sailing vessel
Pride of Baltimore II, using the high-profile
schooner to promote economic development
opportunities for the state. With the new
funding, Pride of Baltimore II will expand its
economic development activity in the state,
around the country, and in other nations.
Pride of Baltimore is a wonderful symbol of the rich maritime heritage of both our
state and the city of Baltimore, and the ship
generates extremely valuable exposure and
goodwill wherever she goes, said Governor
Larry Hogan. We are pleased to have a new
partnership with the Pride and to have her
help carry our message across the state, nation, and globe that Maryland is open for
business.
Under a new agreement, the state will
commit $1.5 million to Pride of Baltimore
Inc., the nonprofit that owns and operates
the Pride, over the next three years. The organization will use the funds to underwrite
the Prides activities and expand its focus
on selling Maryland as a strong economic
market.
Prides mission has been to promote historical maritime education, foster economic
development and tourism, and represent the
people of Maryland in ports throughout the
world, said Rick Scott, executive director of

Pride of Baltimore Inc. We are thrilled to
have a new partnership with Maryland and
we will be working closely with the Maryland Departments of Transportation and
Commerce to promote economic development here.
Launched in 1988, Pride of Baltimore II
is a topsail schooner that is a replica of the
Baltimore clippers that were built in the city
more than 200 years ago fast, sleek vessels
that were integral parts of the city and states
commerce for many years. As one of the
most respected tall ships in the nation, Pride
of Baltimore II generates excitement at every port and provides a vivid reminder of the
states rich commercial history and vibrant
economic opportunities.
We know the value the Pride brings to
our efforts to market Baltimore and Maryland to business leaders and entrepreneurs,
said Mike Gill, secretary of the Maryland
Department of Commerce. The ship is a
wonderful ambassador and a piece of our
history that will be an incredibly exciting
messenger for us around the country.
Along with the state support, Pride of Baltimore Inc. will this year launch a corporate
membership campaign to generate new revenue to support the Prides activities. The organization is also reaching out to the public
to secure new individual supporters.

The Pride will sail in Maryland during
parts of 2016 and has plans to take part in tall
ships events on both the East Coast and in the
Great Lakes next summer. At each of those
events, the ship will share messages about
the state. The Pride will also continue to offer educational sessions for school children.
The Pride is a great iconic figure of
Maryland and Baltimore, said Maryland
Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn. As
thePride travels around our country, it promotes our state and largest city in a positive
light.
Pride of Baltimore II has spread positive
messages about Baltimore and Maryland
throughout the world. Its predecessor, Pride
of Baltimore, was commissioned in 1977 and
sank in a squall in the Atlantic Ocean in 1986.
Together, the ships have educated thousands
of children and captured the imagination of
millions worldwide.
Both Prides have fostered economic development and tourism for Maryland, and
have promoted Baltimore and Maryland by
attracting millions of dollars in advertising
value from the media generated by sailing.
Over the past 27 years, Pride of Baltimore
II has voyaged to more than 200 ports in 40
countries and is one of the best-known U.S.
sailing vessels in the world. Pride of Balti-
more II has been well-maintained and can

easily sail for another 50 years.
We have an incredible legacy and a tool
that can be used for economic development
and to spread positive messages of Baltimore, the state of Maryland, our communities, and businesses in national and international media, Scott said. We think the positive messages that Pride delivers are needed
now more than ever.
About Pride of Baltimore II
Pride of Baltimore II was commissioned
in 1988 to carry on the mission of her predecessor, Pride of Baltimore. Both ships were
designed as reproductions of 1812-era topsail
schooners, and built in the Inner Harbor of
Baltimore, Maryland.
Prides mission is to promote historical
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Plastic Bags Should

No Longer Be Used
When Recycling
Plastic Bag And Plastic Film Ban In Effect At

Prince Georges Materials Recycling Facility
St. Marys County has been informed

that plastic bags and plastic film can no
longer be recycled with the other single
stream recyclables currently collected at
the six Convenience Centers. Plastic bags
(i.e. grocery, tall kitchen, and heavy duty
bags) create operational problems, safety
concerns, and hazards to the processors
equipment, specifically the conveyor
belts used in sorting single stream recyclables, as seen in this video https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=vIYLnHQ9peM.
Loads with plastic bags/plastic film will
be considered contaminated and rejected, causing additional fees for the County
and zero credit toward its recycling efforts. Until technology catches up with
a solution to address this issue, plastic
bags and plastic film will be banned from
the convenience center single stream
collection.
Effective immediately, citizens who
use plastic bags at home to collect your recyclables should not throw the entire bag
into the recycling container. Rather, dump
the recyclables out of the bag and dispose
of the bag into a collection container lo-
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cated near the recycling containers at the

Convenience Centers. Attendants will be
available on-site for any assistance you
may need. Please recycle plastic bags at
other local vendors (grocery, chain, department stores) or consider reusing them
as demonstrated at http://www.wikihow.
com/Recycle-Old-Plastic-Bags.
St. Marys County is researching userfriendly alternatives for the separate collection of plastic bags, evaluating TREX
as a recycling possibility, and exploring
the feasibility of using other recycling
processors. The County appreciates
those citizens who realize the environmental and cost benefits of recycling and
trust recycling efforts will continue.
The good news ... St. Marys Countys
recycling rate for 2014 is 44.20% (well
above the State mandated 20%) and the
Countys overall waste diversion rate is
just over 50%. St. Marys currently ranks
#3 out of all the comparable counties in
Maryland with populations of 150,000 or
less.
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Boards of County
Commissioners Meet,
Discuss Future of TriCounty Animal Shelter
Members of the boards of county commissioners (BOCCs) from Calvert, Charles and St.
Marys counties met Tuesday in Prince Frederick in an unprecedented action to discuss
the future of the Tri-County Animal Shelter
(TCAS).
The board members from each of the
counties attended the public hearing to first
talk about needed renovations at the TCAS
in Hughesville and then share opinions on
whether the counties should continue to fund
a single shelter, build a new shelter or if each
county should construct its own shelter. It was
the first time commissioners from the tri-county BOCCs met in a public hearing to discuss a
regional issue.
During the meeting, Calvert County Animal Control Chief Craig Dichter briefed the
commissioners on various areas of concern at
the TCAS including the lack of air conditioning in the 71 dog kennels, needed expansions
and additional staff. There was also debate on
whether the shelter should shift to a no-kill
facility. The boards agreed to make a decision
within 90 days on how to address the lack of air
conditioning before the summer months.
Clearly we are at a crossroads with the shelter, said Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. Our populations
and demographics have significantly shifted

since the shelter opened in the mid-1960s. Now
each county has different fee structures and licensing regulations.
This is the start of a conversation, Slaughenhoupt added. We would like to hear more
from our citizens before reaching our final
decision.
The board members are seeking public input
on this issue. To view the public hearing in Calvert County, please visit www.co.cal.md.us/
jointpublichearing or turn to Comcast channel
6 for listings.
Citizens are encouraged to contact their
BOCC, or all BOCCs, in the following
manners:
Calvert County at COMMISS@co.cal.md.us
or call 410-535-1600 or 301-855-1243, ext.
2202.
Charles County at Commissioners@CharlesCountyMD.gov or call 301-645-0550
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Information on Calvert County Government
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last month and that the dog he shot did
not appear to be aggressive in any way.
Marcus Stauffer, 20, faces charges of
animal cruelty and malicious destruction of property.
According to charging documents
two dogs belonging to Park Ranger
Dawn Letts had gotten loose the morning of Dec. 25 and several hunters in
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Stauffer and one of his family members retrieved Letts dog from where he
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both dogs.
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He then shot the second dog with his
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Immediately after the first shot, however, Stauffer realized he had not killed
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year old, court papers stated.
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and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Andrew Paul Stoffl, 64

Andrew Paul Stoffl, 64, of
California, MD, died January
15, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family
and friends.
Born on February 28, 1951
in Arlington, VA, he is the son
of the late Paul George Stoffl
and Elinor Katherine Bandy Stoffl.
He was in the U.S. Navy for over 10 years
and then was employed by BAE for over 27
years as a draftsman until his retirement in
2013. He was a Motorcycle Safety Instructor
from 2013 to 2014. He was a member of the
Southern Cruisers Riding Club from 20042014 (Mattawoman and Patuxent River
Chapters) and AA for over 34 years.
Andrew is survived by his children, Michael Lebaron Stoffl of California, MD
and Noelle Leilani Stoffl Biddlecom of
Seattle, WA; a sister, Patricia Stoffl Collins of Weems, VA and many extended
family and friends. He preceded in death
by his parents. Family will receive friends
for Andrews Life Celebration on Saturday,
January 23, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.,
with Life Celebration Remembrances at
3:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD.
Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or a charity of your
choice.Condolences may be made towww.
brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements
by
Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown,
Md.
Mary Leigh Jenkins, 83

Mary Leigh Jenkins, 83,
of Valley Lee, MD, died
January 16, 2016, peacefully
in her sleep at home.
She was born on January 13, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to the late Vincent
Jefferson and Lillian Bond
Hewitt.
Mary was employed as a dedicated secretary to the late Dr. Patrick Jarboe until her
retirement. She celebrated over 15 wonderful years of marriage with Francis Jenkins
before his passing in 1985. She was an
avid reader and also enjoyed word searches, camping and going to Ocean City. Her
greatest love was for her family, whom she
especially loved to spend her time. She was
a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
She started a ladies lunch bunch over ten
years ago with four friends from church getting together once a month or so. Eventually, there were over 30 people going to the
lunch. She was the organizer and planner
and loved every minute of it and being able
to keep in touch with al her friends.
Mary is survived by her children, Sandra Leigh Robbins (Chuck) of Great Mills,
MD; Lynn Marie Castleberry of Mentone,
AL and Pamela Ann Goewey of Valley Lee,
MD; brother, Vincent Joseph Hewitt of Annapolis, MD; seven grandchildren, Dale,
Tammy Shannon, John, Mary, Colleen,
Fred, and Rachel; 7 great grandchildren,
Michael JR, Brandon, Katherine, Bobby,
Jadyn Rose and Dominic and two greatgreat grandchildren, Elizabeth and Derrick.
She is preceded in death by her parents, hus-
band and grandson Fred.

Family will receive friends on Thursday,
January 21, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m., with a Funeral Service celebrated at
1:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.,
22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,
MD. A private interment will be follow in
Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral
Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Stephen Nystrom, 78
Stephen Nystrom was
born on May 22, 1938 in
Englewood, NJ to Axel Nystrom and his wife Marjorie
Nystrom. Steve died at St.
Marys Hospital on January
15, 2016.
Steve graduated from
the Naval Academy in 1962 and reports for
the flight training receiving his Wings of
Gold in 1963. His first tour was with Air
Antisubmarine Squadron (VS) 31 Topcats,
flying the S-2 Tracker where he earned over
100 carrier landings aboard the USS Wasp
was the recovery ship for the Gemini space
program and Steve flew spotter missions for
Gemini capsules 4, 7 and 8. His next tour
was a flight instructor at Pensacola, Florida.
Steve said teaching new pilots was one of
the most challenging, but rewarding parts
of his flying career in the Navy. After a sea
tour aboard aircraft carrier UUS Intrepid
(CVS-11) as the Assistant Combat Information Officer, he reported to squadron VS-32
Maulers as Maintenance Office and Admin
Department Head, later advancing to Wing
1 Safety Officer in Jacksonville, Florida.
Steve then became Branch Head for all
carrier-based Antisubmarine Warfare and
training aircraft at the Naval Air Test Center
in Patuxent River, MD, where he was also
the Chief Test Pilot for the S-3 Viking. He
joined the Aeronautical Engineering Duty
Officer community and was assigned to the
Directed Energy Weapons program office
1981 in Washington, DC, as project manager for airborne laser systems for Naval
Sea and Air Systems Command. Steve was
responsible for the first destruction of an
anti-ship cruise missile by an airborne laser
weapon. His final tour was at the Space and
Naval Warfare Systems Command where he
was responsible for the initial deployment of
a laser system aboard a U. S. Navy ship deployed to the Persian Gulf. Steve retired in
1988 after 26 years of faithful service supporting our country through Vietnam and
the Cold War as an Antisubmarine Warfare
aviator, instructor and test pilot, and helped
usher in the new age of directed-weapon
technology during the Strategic Defense
Initiative in the Reagan Administration.
Following his naval career her served as
Program Manager for SEMCOR.
Steve and his wife Marianna are founding members of the Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship of Southern Maryland, where he
has served as Board Chair for two terms and
taught Building Your Own Theology.
He is survived by: his wife of 53 years
Marianna Nystrom and their two children,
Kirsten Nystrom Snyder (her husband
Brandt Snyder) and David Nystrom ( his
wife Saori Nystrom) and his two grandsons:
Quinn Nystrom, Bryce Nystrom and his

older brother Peter Nystrom.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to MedStar St. Marys Hospital, Office of
Philanthropy, 25500 Point Lookout Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650. Please indicate
that the donation is for the Meditation
Room Project.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life on January 30, 2016 from 2
to 4 p.m. at Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society
Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD.
Steves remains will be interred with full
military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Arrangements by Brinsfield Funeral
Home, Leonardtown, Md.
Genevieve Ginger
(Intermont) Pilkerton, 63
Genevieve
Ginger
(Intermont) Pilkerton, age
63, of Lawrence, Indiana
passed away on Jan. 12
with her family by her side.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, William
Edward Pilkerton; mother,
Anne Nork Intermont; sister, Maryann
Intermont Ustick (Perry); godchildren,
Tara Ustick Capagna and Jessica Curry
Phillips, as well as many extended family members and caring friends. She is
preceded in death by her father, Robert
Intermont, as well as her father-in-law,
Norman Pilkerton Sr. and mother-in-law,
Ruth Pilkerton, of Compton, Md.
Ginger was born in St.Johns, Newfoundland on June 3, 1952. As a child, she
lived with her Air Force family in many
states including New Jersey, California,
Va., and Alaska. After graduating from
St. Marys Academy in Leonardtown,
Md., she received her B.S. degree in education from Frostburg State College. She
then taught elementary school in Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia for 20
years, while playing an important role in
her husbands career in the Hardeess restaurant chain. In 1998, she and her husband became co-owners and managers of
Big League Barbers in the Indianapolis
area.
A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held at St. Al
oysius Church in Leonardtown, Md. on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 11
a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow
at The Belmont Farm (Rita Bs), 24079
Budds Creek Rd., Clements, Md. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions can
be made to: St. Vincent Center for Cancer Care at 8402 Harcourt Rd., suite 210,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46260, or Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box
299, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
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Governors Budget Has Funding

For UAS Research Center
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Gov. Larry Hogans fiscal 2017 budget
has an additional $3 million programmed
in for this year to continue the design for
the third building at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, widely anticipated to be a new hub for unmanned
systems development and a boon to local
economic diversification.
Hogan released his roughly $40 billion
budget Wednesday morning, which included a $449 million surplus, the first in
a decade.
Local legislators are still sorting out
their priorities for pursuit at the 2016 session in Annapolis but one said before Hogans announcement that the money was
likely in the budget.
The project, in partnership with the University System of Maryland, needed about
another $3 million to complete the design
work.
Del. Tony ODonnell (R-Dist.29C) said
that since the session was just beginning

it was difficult to predict just how much
funding the project could expect.
But he said he was confident it would not
be left unfunded.
I have some indication we will be happy, ODonnell said before the announcement. Im confident the project will stay
on track in its original proposal.
Batted back and forth during last years
legislative session, the project finally got
about $450,000 in Gov. Larry Hogans
supplemental budget near the end of the
political season on top of the $4 million
that had already been appropriated for it in
prior budgets.
The money available is just for the design phase; the actual construction is likely
to cost about $70 million.
Joe Anderson, head of the Board of
Governors at the higher education center
in California, said the extra $3 million was
an unexpected but very pleasant surprise.
Its about twice what we had hoped
for, Anderson said. Were very pleased
hes included this money in his budget.
Its great. We can move forward without any hesitation. Anderson said.
But even with this boon to the projects
progress there was still a catch; there is no
money programmed into the actual construction of the building for fiscal 2018.
The great object, Anderson said, was
to find a way to ensure that construction
Im sure it has to do
with the the overall
financial situation
in Maryland...I dont
think its an indication
of anything ominous.
could still begin without any delays.

The third building project is seen as necessary for diversifying the local economy
in St. Marys County while still playing to
its strengths; being steeped in technical
knowledge critical to the defense industry.
The concept is to take that defense industry expertise and channel it into bringing unmanned systems and robotics development into the civilian market.
Anderson said that even with the surplus, he believed the governor was loathe
to spend it too quickly on a broad spectrum of capital projects, which might explain why construction money has yet to
be included.
Im sure it has to do with the the overall
financial situation in Maryland, Anderson said. I dont think its an indication of
anything ominous.
Todd Eberly, a professor of political science at St. Marys College of Maryland,
said that the budget surplus was a good
thing but that elected leaders should not
expect it to be around for much longer.
He said the surpluses could last another
three years, then the state looked to be
headed back into trouble with its chronic
structural deficit.
The moneys there for fiscal 2017 but
its not there for 2018, Eberly said. What
that suggests is that this is going to be
a year to year decision.
Eberly said, however, that the biggest expense of the third building
its $70 million or so construction
price tag is still a relatively small
commitment. This means that there
was still hope of getting construction
money programmed in for next year.
With surpluses everybody scrambles to find a way to spend it, Eberly
said. One time commitments are a
little more doable.
Hogans choice to fully fund the
design of the new building showed
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his commitment to Southern Maryland,

which came out to vote for him last election in very strong margins.
He has to keep folks in these regions
happy, too, Eberly said.
ODonnell praised Hogans budget as a
good example of working to turn the states
fiscal situation around, primarily by the
governors commitment to curb spending.
A little bit of spending restraint goes a
long way, ODonnell said.
Senator Steve Waugh said the continual
support for the third building would only
bolster the countys standing when it came
time for the federal government to choose
which bases to close or shift programs to.
This research center will dramatically
enhance cutting edge research & education in the region, plus harden us from the
next BRAC round, Waugh said in a prepared release.
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#1 in USA, 13th in the World

By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Donald Balcom wakes up everyday at
1:30 a.m. to run. He runs almost everyday, sometimes up to 24 miles in under
three hours.
Balcom is visually impaired. He has
five degrees of vision in each eye and
has been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, which causes the constriction
of peripheral vision.
Despite his disability, Balcom has
been ranked the number one visually
impaired runner of his T12 classification (given by International Paralympic
Committee) in the USA and 13th in his
classification in the world.
He has only been running since 2012,
just a short 3.5 years.
Balcom grew up in upstate New York
in the Finger Lakes region. He was the
middle of five brothers, attended a small
school, and was a lover of sports. He
even traveled to England and Wales for a
soccer tournament.
Although he was a loved sports, he
said he never liked running and never
understood why people did it.
After graduating high school with a
class of around 60 people, he attended
Clarkson University for Mechanical Engineering, still active on teams.
During his sophomore year, with persuasion of a flyer in the mail, he decided
to join the Navy. He applied to be a part
of their exceptional student program to
become a nuclear propulsion officer, and
was accepted even though the program
was only for juniors and seniors.
He enlisted, was put on active duty,
and finished college with just below a
4.0 GPA. After graduating, he reported
to officer candidate school, but just three
days later received bad news.
After some testing, he was told he had
10 to 12 degrees of vision and was given
his diagnosis.
For the next 10 years or so, Retinitis
Pigmentosa did not slow him down. He
still drove, coached and refereed soccer,
played sports, and worked. He also received his masters degree in Engineering Management.
In 2005, however, New York State
revoked his license and his life became
more challenging.
During this time he stopped playing
sports and moved around to a few jobs.
In 2009, he moved to Southern Maryland and started working in target engineering for NAVAIR. His job allows him
to develops targets and target systems
for test and evaluation at his office located in the Solomons Island Navy Recreation Area.
Because he was working, a self-proclaimed lover of food, and not as active
in sports, he gained a bit of weight and at
his heaviest weighed 215 pounds.
One day, two years after his move,
Balcom was watching TV and overheard
something about the Ironman Triathlon.
He knew he wanted to make a lifestyle
change and that day made the choice to
train for his first triathlon.
He began his training on the treadmill and searching for triathlons in the
area. While searching, he stumbled upon
the Paralympic Sport Club of Southern
Maryland, which had just formed and
was the second Paralympic Sport Club
in Maryland.
When he gave them a call, they offered him a place on their board where
he still stands to this day.
Not long, after in 2012, Balcom made
contact with Disabled Sports USA who
asked if he would like to run a race.
They had a team of veterans that were
going to run the Hood to Coast Relay
Race in Oregon and he would be one of
the 12 team members.
Although he had never run a race before, he agreed.
Hood to Coast Relay is a 200-mile
race with 36 legs, each team member
taking three legs. According to Balcom, he had no idea that this was one of
the largest relay races in the world and
that he would be competing with about
13,000 other people.
Nerves kicked in. He, who had trained
himself and never ran a race before, did
not want to let anybody down.
Donald Balcom
And he did not. On his three legs he

finished 52nd, 46th, and 32nd out of
around 1,100 people. In his age group he
finished 3rd, 5th, and 5th.
He was 38 and had only been running
for five weeks.
He found that he had a skill for running and he enjoyed it, so when he returned home he began to run local races,
consistently finishing in the top five to
top ten.
Just in Calvert, he ran the 2012 CAASA 5K, the 2012 Jingle Bell 5K, the
2013 SMCN Resolution Run 5K, the
2013 Race to the Creek 5K, and the 2014
SMCN Resolution Run 5K.
In March of 2013, he ran his first
marathon, the Lower Potomac River
Marathon, which he trained for himself,
ran unguided, and qualified for the Boston Marathon. A week later he ran the
Bataan Memorial Death March in New
Mexico, where he finished ninth out of
5,800 people.
This race Balcom ran with a guide and
has done so ever since. In the beginning
Balcom ran unguided. He would ask for
maps and follow behind other runners to
keep track of where he was going.
It was stressful he said, so he hired
a guide. Balcom allows his guide to be
his eyes by keeping a hand their shoulder and focusing just on the run itself.
Sometimes one person acts as his guide,
sometimes it is many.
Its getting increasingly difficult,
said Balcom about finding runners that
are close to his level.
Especially since in 2013, he ran the
Marine Corps Marathon, finishing 196th
and accomplishing his first sub threehour marathon.
He went on to do better. In 2015, he
completed his first Boston Marathon
after an injury left him unable to do so
the year before. He placed 1670th overall
running a 2:55:45, and until he returned
home, unknowingly won the 2015 Boston Marathon Blind/Visually-Impaired
Division.
That was probably my favorite race,
Balcom said.
Shortly after in October, he competed
in the Chicago Marathon running his
personal best of 2:50:38 and eight weeks
later went to compete in the California
International Marathon, also the USBA
Blind Athletes National Championships.
Unfortunately, at mile five, he tangled
Photos Courtesy of Donald Balcom
feet with his guide and landed hard.

Halfway through the marathon he was
forced to pull out due to an injury to his
hip.
That same month he became a board
member of Southern Maryland Community Resources and this past weekend he
finished the Disney Half Marathon.
Whats next is something amazing.
Balcom has been selected by the International Paralympic Committee to represent TEAM USA at the London Marathon in April. He hopes in London to do
a 2:43 or 2:45 and qualify for the Paralympics in Rio.
I am just waiting to put on that USA
uniform and run that race, said Balcom.
At this time Balcom is trying to find
guides. He needs a runner that can do
2:40 or below, a U.S. Citizen and of
someone of equal gender because of
roles. London will be paying for the
accommodations, but airfare and extra
costs will be his, so Balcom is hoping
to raise money through the community
to help him accomplish his goal and pay
the way for his guides.
If you would like to donate, visit
w w w.usaba.myet ap.org /f u nd raiser/
athletedevelopmentaccounts/donate.
do?sponsor=849.0.428502043.
When Balcom is not running or working, hes at home with his wife Andrea
of 12 years, his son Austin, 9, and his
daughter Alaina, 4. He likes to row as
a good way of cross-training, he likes
woodworking, doing things around the
house, but mostly he likes to relax when
he can.
In the future he hopes to set the American record for the visually impaired
by breaking 2:43, go to the Paralympic Games in Rio, go back and win the
USBA Blind Athletes National Championships, get his Ph.D., run the New York
Marathon, and do the Boston Marathon
once more.
I dont think I would change that I
am visually impaired. If they had a cure,
I dont think I would change it because
Im doing some pretty cool stuff. Ive
done things the past three years that I
never thought I would do and Ill probably do stuff in the next few years that
I dont think I can do right now, said
Balcom.
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MLK
Days
In Our Community
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LIBRARY ITEMS
By Muirgheal Wheeler
Contributing Writer
Annmarie Gardens created
a four day long celebration of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. last
weekend. Inside Annmarie Gardens main gallery were activities like a coloring tent, window
art installation, and wish jars.
The event incorporated learning
and fun in celebration of a great
man of change.
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Photos taken by Muirgheal Wheeler
A colorful portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. hung upon the wall.
An outside look at the fabrics made to create the coloring tent.
Some of the tools and coloring pages made available

before entering the coloring tent.
Veterans Book Group

Lexington Park Library will host a
Veterans Book Group on the first Friday of each month starting February and
going through June from 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. This program is free and lunch and
all materials are provided. To register contact Cecelia Thomas at 301-863-8188,
press 3 or cthomas@stmalib.org.
A reading and discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran, author, and
College of Southern Maryland professor,
Wayne Karlin. Service members of all
eras are welcome.
Participants should plan to attend all
five sessions. The Veterans Book Group
program is offered by the Maryland Humanities Council in partnership with the
Maine Humanities Council and eleven
other state humanities councils across
the country. The program has received
major support from the National Endowment for the Humanities Standing
Together initiative, created to promote
understanding of the military experience
and to support returning veterans.
Family Jam and Open Mic

A Family Jam and Open Mic program
will be held for everyone! Sing and strum
along to some of your favorite songs at
our all ages celebration of music. Bring an
instrument, or play one provided by the
library. No registration required. Charlotte
Hall Library will host on Saturday, Jan. 23
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
New Year, New Job: Interview Skills

Class
Charlotte Hall Library will hold a New
Year, New Job: Interview Skills class in
partnership with JobSource, St. Marys
One Stop Career Center on Thursday,
Jan. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.
This workshop will introduce and answer questions as they relate to interviewing. Discussed will be purpose, preparation, body language, salary, legal and
illegal questions, closings and follow-up.
Participants will have a clear understanding of how to prepare and conduct themselves during an interview. Registration
is required: www.stmalib.org or call the
Charlotte Hall branch at 301-884-2211.
Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word

2013
Leonardtown Library will hold a Microsoft Office: Introduction to Word 2013
class on Monday, Feb. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Participants will learn how to open, create, format, print, and save documents
using Microsoft Word 2013. Prerequisites:
Computer Basics 1 and 2, or basic skills
in using the mouse and keyboard. Adult
computer classes are limited to ages 16
and up. Registration required: www.stmalib.org or call the Leonardtown branch
at 301-475-2846.
Teen Tech Space

Lexington Park Library will hold a noregistration Teen Tech Space on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come for
Minecraft, Wii, games, open computer
lab, crafts and more! Bring a friend and
hang out.
Drop-in Minecraft
Leonardtown Library will hold a dropin Minecraft program on Thursday, Feb.
4 from 4 to 6 p.m. Sign up for a half-hour
time slot to share strategies with other
Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather
raw materials and create amazing structures. No registration required, just dropin and have fun!
Handmade At Your Library

Lexington Park Library will hold a craft
program for beginner and experienced
do-it-yourselfers on Saturday, Feb. 6 from
2 to 3:30 p.m. The library will supply the
instructions and materials, and you bring
the creativity. This month we will be making Crayola candles. This is an adults only
program. Registration required on www.
stmalib.org or call 301-863-8188.
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Artists in Action
By Muirgheal Wheeler
Contributing Writer
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Maryland
Publishing
Something new has come to Annmarie Gardens. Artists in Action is an exhibit where artists from around the region set up a temporary studio to work
on their current piece of art. Visitors can
then come watch them complete it inside
Annmarie Gardens main gallery. A to-
tal of 19 artists will be participating in

this event working with materials such
as sea glass, watercolors, felted wool,
and ceramic. The exhibit runs from Jan.
18 to Feb. 23 and March 2 to March 8.
For more information, call 410-3264887 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.
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St. Clements Island Museum to Host Appraiser Fair

Do you know what are your precious
heirlooms are worth? Come to the Appraiser Fair on Saturday, Jan. 23 to find
out. The St. Marys County Museum
Division will host the Appraiser Fair at
the St. Clements Island Museum from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Its almost like the Antique Roadshow!
Expert appraisers will be on hand representing the following categories: fine
arts, antique and vintage dolls, coins,
clocks and medals. The fine arts category encompasses a broad spectrum
of items to include ceramics, pottery,
glassware, artwork/paintings, music
boxes, and curiosity items. Items in this

category are limited to two items per
person at a fee of $5 per item. Other category fees are $5 each for the first two
items and $10 per item thereafter. Attendees are asked to only bring items
which can be carried by hand. Space is
limited and items will be viewed on a
first come, first serve basis. Appraisals
are not certified, however one can make
arrangements for a certified appraisal at
a later date and time.
Appraisers who will be on hand include Henry Lane Hull of Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, inde-
CSMs 17th Winter

Commencement Ceremony
The College of Southern Maryland
(CSM) will recognize 625 candidates
for degrees and certificates at the Winter 2016 Commencement Ceremony.
The ceremony is at the La Plata Campus, Physical Education Building, 8730
Mitchell Rd., La Plata, Md. at 6:30 p.m.
on Thursday, Jan. 21. The top degrees
are associate degree in general studies,
followed by arts and sciences, business
administration and nursing. The top
certificates are general studies: transfer,
criminal justice and emergency medical
services-paramedic. Of the graduates,
42.9 percent are residents of Charles
County, 28 percent from St. Marys
County and 24.3 percent from Calvert
County. Sixty-one percent of the candidates for graduation are women.
Schedule:
1 p.m.: Nursing Recognition Ceremony
(PE Building)
5:15-6:15 p.m.: Students available for in-
terviews, upon request

6:25 p.m.:Doors to PE Building Close to
visitors and guests
6:30 p.m.: Processional begins; approximately, 220 of the 625 candidates for
graduation are walking.
pendent appraiser Dorie Lear, William

Parron of Parron Coin Company, and
Linda Neeley of the Southern Maryland
and Black-eyed Susan Doll Clubs.
Members of the Washington Conservation Guild will also be available to offer free professional preservation guidance for the items guests bring to the
Appraiser Fair. The guilds mission is to
promote public conservation education
for art and antiquities.
For directions or for more information, call the St. Clements Island Museum at 301-769-2222 or log onto www.
stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums.The
St. Clements Island Museum is managed by the Museum Division of St.

Marys County Department of Recreation and Parks and the Commissioners of St. Marys County. The museum
is located at 38370 Point Breeze Rd.,
Coltons Point, Md. The building and
grounds are handicap accessible.
Media note: photos available upon request to Rachel Harris: rachel.harris@
stmarysmd.com
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with Annmarie Sculpture
Garden and Arts Center
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts
Center in Solomons, Maryland, will
host a Full STEAM Ahead program,
Mad About Magnets, on Sunday, Feb.
7, 1 to 4 p.m. Pre-school age kids and
their caretakers are invited to Make a
magnetic masterpiece, fish in our Polarity Pond, and go on an Attract/Repel scavenger hunt. While youre here,
join visiting group, Paxspace, for more
magnetic experiments! Get your child
excited about learning with this engaging and creative program. Reservations
not required, free! Made possible by a
grant from PNC Bank.
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Ran Franklin to Chair CSM Foundation

Foundation Welcomes Newest Directors
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation has selected Ran Franklin as chair
and welcomes Leah Estevez, Brenda Lowe,
Bernadette Birdie Shannon, Gary Simpson
and Stacy Trimble as directors.
Higher education is the key to keeping the
region competitive in the current economy,
said Franklin who joined the foundation in
2012 and succeeds 1987 CSM alum Christine Rush as foundation chair. I am excited
to help lead the CSM Foundation as we work
to provide scholarships to students who without them would not be able to attend college.
It is worth everything if I can help someone
achieve their goals through education at
CSM. I look forward to working with members of our community to become champions
for CSM students. Franklin said.
Franklin is president of Everilis Communications providing marketing, public relations,
publicity services and media training. She
honed her skills working in local government,
the entertainment field and with a national media company. She is immediate past president
of the Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack &
Jill of America (an African-American organization for mothers to benefit their children),
president of the Calvert County Arts Council,
chair of the Arts Facet of the Southern Maryland Chain Chapter of the Links, Inc., and she
serves on CSMs Advisory Board for Calvert
County.
Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Franklin has lived in Maryland since 1999. She has
a masters degree in music and a masters in
public administration from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus. Her husband, Eric
Franklin, president and CEO of Erimax, Inc.,
was the 2011 recipient of the CEO Leading
Edge Award.
Also serving on the Foundation are Rush
as the immediate past chair, First Vice Chair
Steve Proctor, Second Vice Chair Nancy
Hempstead, Trustee Representative Ted Harwood, 1974 alum Greg Cockerham, 1969
alum Linda Cox, 2005 alum Leah Estevez,
2000 alum Ruth Ann Ferrell, David Hruda,
Capt. Glen Ives (U.S. Navy Retired), Al Leandre, 1975 alum Jay Lilly, Micheline Lopez-Estrada, Brenda Lowe, Jean McDougall, Vickie
Milburn, Rob Price Jr., Thomas Quattlebaum,
Kimberly Rosenfield, Shannon, Simpson,
Trimble and Jennifer Wamsley, CPA.
These are people who are dedicated and
really care about the future of CSM and the
region. We are honored they have chosen to
serve on our board and are willing to devote
their time and talents to help the college ensure that everyone has access to higher education, said CSM Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin, who serves as the
foundations executive director.
Estevez of Waldorf is Vice President, Treasury Management Officer with PNC Bank assisting business banking customers in Southern Maryland and Annapolis in managing
their cash flow. She has worked in banking
since 1999.
I was born and raised in Charles County,
attended Charles County schools and naturally migrated to the College of Southern Maryland where my father earned an Associate of
Arts degree in 1975 and my mother earned
her degree in nursing in 1980. I want to give
back to the community that has given me the
education and opportunities I have used to
build a career, said Estevez.
Estevez earned an associates degree from
CSM in general studies and Foundations of
Banking diploma from Maryland Banking
School. She served as a board member with
United Way of Charles County and Friends of
Hospice of Charles County.
Lowe of Hughesville is a business development officer with Old Line Bank, Waldorf.
She has more than 19 years of banking experience including identifying and cultivating
new bank clients, public relations and marketing, and executive support. Previously, she
held positions with Maryland Bank & Trust
Co. and DecisionOne, formerly Bell Atlantic
Business Systems Services.
With regard to her role with the CSM Foundation, Lowe sees the need to take an active
role in helping to market fundraising events,
identify and cultivate supporters of CSM and
be an aggressive ambassador for the college.
It is important to support the college
through involvement on the board because,
as an active ambassador, it helps raise awareness throughout the tri-county area of the
importance of the community college experience in ones education process and degree
attainment. Some advantages are that it is less
expensive than a four-year institution. It is a
good way to get acclimated to the higher education experience and it typically cultivates
relationships a student will treasure for a lifetime, said Lowe.
Lowe received a bachelors degree in journalism and public relations with honors from
University of Maryland College Park.
She serves as immediate past president of
Southern Maryland Womens League, and as
executive officer and treasurer of the Southern Maryland Womens League Foundation,
Inc. She is a member of the Business Alliance
of Charles County, Maryland Bankers Association, Southern Maryland Realtors Association, Maryland Mortgage Bankers Association and the University of Maryland Alumni
Association. She served on the board of the
Charles County Chamber of Commerce from
2006-08.
Shannon of Leonardtown retired as the senior human resources/senior budget advisor

for the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
in 2014. She managed a wide range of human
resources functions for the diverse, multicultural organization that employs more than
3,000 international staff located in more than
80 offices worldwide. Her areas of expertise
included corporate HR compensation and
benefit strategy, workforce planning, dispute
resolution and crisis management and disaster
recovery.
Shannon spent the majority of her career
with the IMF advancing from senior human
resources officer to deputy division chief to
division chief. She also worked as the manager of compensation for the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce.
With regard to her role with the CSM
Foundation, Shannon sees the need to ensure
excellent continuing education at reasonable
costs.
My undergraduate and graduate education was greatly assisted by the tuition reimbursement plans provided by the organizations for whom I worked. Many students today do not have these plans available to them
and I believe that it is really important that
communities provide quality education for an
affordable price for all students--young and
old. It just makes good economic sense for the
entire community, she said.
Shannon received a bachelors degree with
honors and a masters degree in management,
finance and information technology from
Marymount University.
She earned the IMFs Excellence in Leadership Award in 2010; the first individual award
given to a staff member in the organizations
history for her work and response to the H1N1
flu crisis and the aftermath of the earthquake
in Haiti. She earned the Gold Quill Award of
Merit in 2009 for excellence in international
communications from the International Association of Business Communicators.
Shannon is a member of the St. Marys Human Relations Commission.
Simpson of Port Tobacco has been an agent
with Olde Towne Insurance Agency since
2001. Previously Simpson worked as a sales
manager with his familys beer distribution
business. He is former owner of Westlake Liquors and White Plains Wine and Spirits.
As my parents taught me and I hope to
pass on to my children, it is important to
give back to the community where you live
and work, said Simpson of his work with the
foundation.
Simpson is a graduate of St. Marys Ryken
High School in Leonardtown, an alum of
CSM and attended St. Marys College of
Maryland.
He is a member of Knights of Columbus
3rd Degree, State Roads Commission and the
Professional Insurance Association. He is past
chair of Civista Medical Center Foundation
(UMCRMC), and past member of Leonardtown Planning and Zoning, past president McDonough High School Athletic Boosters, past
board member of Charles County Chamber
of Commerce, past president Charles County
Licensed Beverage Association, past member
and vice chair of Charles County Democratic
Central Committee and past member of Waldorf Lions Club.
Trimble of Prince Frederick is a partner in
Pickett & Oliverio Attorneys at Law working in the areas of homeowners association
law, condominium law, debt collection, and
estates, trusts and probate. Previously, Trimble worked as a staff assistant for Congressman Steny Hoyer and for the U.S. Congress
Commission on Security and Cooperation in
Europe.
I believe CSM offers an affordable option
for residents of our community who seek to
improve and enrich their lives through education. Our community as a whole will realize the benefits of well-trained and educated
professionals and, therefore, we all must do
our best to help our neighbors achieve their
educational dreams, said Trimble. As a new
member of the CSM Foundation, I look forward to assisting all of the directors in their
endeavors and, as I become more familiar
with the foundation, I hope that my professional skills and enthusiasm for the good work
of CSM allows me to assist in fundraising.
Trimble received a bachelors degree in history, German from the University of Maryland. She earned a J.D. from University of
Baltimore School of Law. She is a member of
the U.S. District Court, the Maryland Bar Association, and a member of bar associations
in Calvert, Montgomery and Prince Georges
counties.
The CSM Foundation promotes academic
excellence, growth, progress and the general
welfare of the college by raising and managing funds, and by providing support to
strengthen and develop the college and its
objectives.
For information on the CSM Foundation
call 301-934-7649 or 301-870-2309, 240725-5499 or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7649 or visit
www.csmd.edu/foundation.
For information on contributing to the
CSM Foundation scholarship fund, visit
http://www.csmd.edu/foundation/.
The Volunteer Council at the Calvert

Marine Museum (CMM) announces the
establishment of a new scholarship fund.
Eligible candidates must be 25 years or
younger, have a high school diploma or
be a graduating senior, and have completed at least 20 hours of volunteer service during the previous calendar year.
The objectives of the Volunteer Council are to recruit and promote the effec-
tive use of volunteer services through

organization, training, and communication to contribute to the mission and
purposes of the museum. The Council
is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship to
one individual to help offset educationrelated costs. The scholarship is open
to applicants pursuing education in
any field, but preferably those that support the activities of the museum, such
as, maritime history, estuarine biology,

education, paleontology, development,
marketing, etc.
Applications will be accepted now
through April 1 and the award will be
made by May 1. This scholarship may
not be combined with any other scholarship funding administered by the museum or its clubs. One scholarship will
awarded each year; additional scholar-
ships may be awarded depending on

fund availability.
For complete details of the program
and to obtain an application, contact the CMM Volunteer Coordinator at 410-326-2042, ext. 19, or visit
the museums website at www.bit.ly//
VCScholarshipProgram.
Press Release
CMM Volunteer Council Announces

New Scholarship Program
Press Release
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The Kirk Cousins Accident
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.

Contributing Writer
During the 2015-16 season, Washington QB
Kirk Cousins started every game, threw for a
team-record 4,166 yards, led the NFL with a 69.8
percent completion percentage and totaled 34
touchdowns (29 passing, five rushing), best in
franchise history. There were ups and downs, but
Cousins was spectacular down the stretch and in
several critical games where Washingtons uneven
season hung in the balance. Cousins, 27, displayed
the expected growth from a fourth-year pro; he
wasnt expected to break records and entrench
himself as the teams starting quarterback. But, in
cranking out those aforementioned statistics and
leading the team to nine wins and a division title,
thats exactly what he did.
Cousinss season was an accident; merely suggesting such a thing three years ago, when Cousins was a curious fourth round pick in the 2012
NFL Draft, would have been predicting a disaster. Prior to that draft, Washington had shipped a
treasure trove of picks to St. Louis so it could select Robert Griffin III - the sexy, charismatic and
gifted Heisman Trophy winner - second overall.
By 2015, Griffin was supposed to be the franchise
quarterback. He should have owned the town,
stuffed his resume with multiple Pro Bowl selections and, like Cam Newton, Russell Wilson and
Andrew Luck, been considered one of the next
generation of great signal callers.
That was the plan. Of course, if youre of adequate age, you know that life knows no plan it cant
upset. Griffin, shall we say, didnt work out. His
career in Washington was undone by ego, pride,
injury, mismanagement, selfishness and unnecessary distractions by player and organization. Its
ironic that his departure from Washington will
coincide with the directionless Rams leaving St.
Louis for Los Angeles. Maybe Griffins a match
for the Rams in the City of Angels. That would
be fitting.
Meanwhile, Washingtons moving forward with
Cousins (a lucrative new contract seems a formality). On the surface, its an unbelievable story
equally sad (because of the Griffin element) and
joyous. But when franchise history is considered,
Cousinss accidental ascension makes total sense.

Heralded, blue chip quarterbacks and the Skins
just dont work. I call it The Curse of Sammy
Baugh. Heres a list of quarterbacks selected
by Washington in the first round: Sammy Baugh
(1937), Jim Hardy (1945), Harry Gilmer (1948),
Jack Scarbath (1953), Ralph Guglielmi (1955),
Don Allard (1959), Norm Snead (1961), Heath
Shuler (1994), Patrick Ramsey (2002), Jason
Campbell (2005) and Griffin (2012). Baugh is one
of the greatest players in NFL history; the others
barely managed middling NFL careershence
The Curse.
Conversely, Washington plucked Sonny Jurgensen, a fourth round pick, from Philadelphia in
a 1964 trade. Billy Kilmer was acquired via trade
after stints in New Orleans and San Francisco.
Joe Theismann, a fourth round pick by Miami,
played three years in Canada before Washington
traded for him in 1974. Doug Williams, the onetime Tampa Bay quarterback, was signed after the
USFL went belly-up in 1986. And Mark Rypien
was drafted in the sixth round. These cast-offs,
reclamation projects and late-round fliers did okay:
Jurgensens in the Hall of Fame, Kilmer led Washington to its first Super Bowl and Theismann, Williams and Rypien are Super Bowl MVPs. With
that historical context, it makes perfect sense
that Cousins, the 102nd selection of the 2012 NFL
Draft, would ultimately beat out Griffin, the cantmiss prospect selected 100 picks earlier.
My wife and I attended a Rolling Stones concert
last summer. After Mick, Keith and the boys finished the song, You Cant Always Get What You
Want - a classic that includes the line, You cant
always get what you want, but if you try sometime you find, you get what you need - my wife
quipped, This song reminds me of how I ended
up with you. I choose to attribute the remark to
her fountain of sarcasm. Regardless, the tune still
resonates because it speaks to a common experience: Life has a way of bypassing our frivolous
wants and delivering our needs. Maybe Washingtons search for a quarterback followed a similar
path. Griffin was the quarterback they wanted;
Cousins is the guy they needed.
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Appraiser Fair 2016

Saturday, January 23 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Clement's Island Museum
38370 Point Breeze Road Colton's Point, MD 20626
Determine the value of your prized possessions!

Appraisers for furniture, glassware, pottery, artwork, music boxes,
and coins will be available to evaluate your antiques and collectibles.
Coins will be $5.00 for the first two items and $10.00 per additional
item. Fine arts items are $5.00 per item with a two item limit.
Call or go online for details at
301-769-2222 or www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums
St. Marys County Museum Division of Recreation and Parks - Commissioners of St. Marys County
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Community
Calendar
Month Long
Angel Wings and Things
St. Michaels Church (16560 Three
Notch Rd., Ridge)
Angel Wings and Things Thrift Store
will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to
1 p.m., except holiday weekends. We
have a huge selection of winter clothes,
coats, shoes, and so much more. We
also have a great baby room, kids toy
room, and tons of wonderful winter
items. All items are in terrific shape,
and very reasonably priced. We look
forward to having you visit us! For any
questions, please contact Marti Lloyd at
St. Michaels School, at 301-872-5454.
Open Skate Nights
Leonard Hall Recreation Center (23145
Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown)- every
Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Looking for an evening of roller skating fun? Well, strap on your skates and
bring your family and friends to Leonard
Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown!
For all ages, $5 per person. Skates
available for rental at $2.50 per person
or bring your own. For more information, please call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800
or 1801.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Forrest Center Tech Expo
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center (24005 Point Lookout
Rd., Leonardtown)- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
The purpose of the Forrest Center
Tech Expo is to familiarize students
and parents with Career and Technology Education (CTE) career options offered by the St. Marys County Public
Schools. For more details, contact the
Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center at 301-475-0242. In the
event of inclement weather, the alternate date for the Forrest Center Tech
Expo will be Thursday, Jan. 28 from
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Beach Sarong Craft
Northern Senior Activity Center (29655
Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall.)- 1:30
p.m.
Dress up your favorite summertime
apparel with this bohemian-styled
beach sarong with no sewing skills
required! Learn to use a seam ripper
to create fringe and use knots to create a decorative pattern. Sarongs can
be made long or short, your choice
as plenty of material is provided. Use
them at the beach or in early spring as
an earth-toned shawl that will go with
everything. The cost of the class is $8
and will include all materials, tools, and
instruction. For more information call
301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Zumba Fitness
Hickory Hills Community Club (22630
Athlone Dr., Great Mills)- 6 p.m.
Zumba fitness is a Latin-inspired
workout! We use Latin and international rhythms to make you move. This
is a pay as you go fitness program. $5
drop in. Six classes/$25 punch cards.
All fitness levels are welcome, no dance
experience is needed! Punch cards and
daily passes are available at the Hickory
Hills office. For more information, call
301-481-0752.
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Bingo Night
Harry White Wilmer American Legion
Post 82 (6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 7
to 10 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82
will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 301-9348221. Public Welcome.
SMART Medicine
Loffler Senior Activity Center (21905
Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills)- 10 to
11 a.m.
SMART Medicine is a local campaign
designed to generate awareness for the
rising issue of opioid misuse and abuse
in addition to providing information
and resources regarding the safe management and disposal of prescription
medications. Please join the St. Marys
County Department of Aging and Human Services as we share our knowledge and resources to ensure that
prescription medication is used only to
help, not harm. To learn more, contact
MaryEllen Kraese at 301-475-4200 ext.
*1681.
Gutbuster Cheesesteaks
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd, California)- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese
Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a
hoagie roll with your choice of cheese
and grilled veggies, and served with
American Fries for only $8. Choose
from Chicken or Steak. Eat here or take
one to go. This event is open to the
public.
Friday, Jan. 22
Brendas Meatloaf Dinner
American Legion Stallings Williams
Post 206 (Post Building 3330, Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Route 260)- 5:30
to 7 p.m.
Brenda will serve up her famous
meatloaf with sides, salad, rolls, and
beverage included in the $12 price tag.
Hosted for the benefit of the Southern
Maryland District Children and Youth
Program. For more information, call
301-855-6466.
Open Mic
Christ Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach
Fowler Rd., Chaptico)- 7 to 10 p.m.
The Southern Maryland Traditional
Music and Dance HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will sponsor an Open Mic. This
is a great event with many varieties of
music and lots of friendship, so if you
havent been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The
doors open at 7 p.m. and the music
starts at 7:30. The admission fee for this
event is only $7, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be
provided (donations are suggested.)
For additional information, or to sign up
to perform, please contact John Garner
at garner@wildblue.net or call John at
301-904-4987.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Pottery in a Hurry
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
For ages 16 and up. Member cost
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
is $125, nonmember cost is $135. This

fast paced class is designed to introduce people to all aspects of making
pottery. Attendees will learn to use the
potters wheel and make four to six
pieces of pottery, then return the next
day to glaze them. No experience necessary! Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Two class series.
Seafood Feast
St. Pauls Parish (Baden) (13500 Baden
Westwood Rd., Brandywine)- 4 to 8
p.m.
Catered by Thompsons Seafood.
Steamed shrimp, fried oysters, baked
haddock, fried chicken, potato salad,
coleslaw, green beans, hushpuppies.
Pay $25 in advance for adults, $30 at
the door. Children 7 to 12 years old
are $10. Children 6 and under are free.
For reservations/information, call Wanda at 301-888-9217 or Mary Jane at
301-579-2230.
Fifth Annual Chili Bowl
Middleham and St. Peters Parish
(10210 H G Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 5 p.m.
Baby, Its Cold Outside, but your
insides dont have to be. Bring your
famous chili to share and we will vote
for the one we like the most. Special
prizes will be awarded. You do not have
to bring chili, if you just want to savor
the creations from others. The planning
committee will provide bread, condiments (shredded cheese, sour cream,
chopped onions, etc.,) salad, beverages, and ice cream for dessert.
Sunday, Jan. 24
Pottery in a Hurry
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 5
p.m. to 8 p.m.
For ages 16 and up. Member cost
is $125, nonmember cost is $135. This
fast paced class is designed to introduce people to all aspects of making
pottery. Attendees will learn to use the
potters wheel and make four to six
pieces of pottery, then return the next
day to glaze them. No experience necessary! Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.
org.
Pirates on the Chesapeake
North Beach Town Hall (8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 2 to 3 p.m.
Don Shomette will present this fun
and historical presentation about Pirates on the Chesapeake: Being a
True History of Pirates, Picaroons, and
Raiders on the Chesapeake Bay 1610
to 1807. Come dressed in your best
pirate get-up. Prizes! Costumes not
required. For more information, call
410-535-0291
Hand Dance and Line Dance Party
House of Dance (24620 Three Notch
Rd., Hollywood)- 5 to 9 p.m.
The best of oldies, hand dancing,
line-dancing, bopping, free styling, and
much more! DJ is Mean Gene. Cost
is $10 per person at the door. Come
early (4 to 5 p.m.) for a Drop-In of Hand
Dance or Line Dance Class. $15 for the
class and party. There will be a cash
bar, light refreshments, and an evening

of fun! For more information visit www.
thehouseofdance.org or email admin@
thehouseofdance.org.
Monday, Jan. 25
Foundations of Zentangle
Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall)- 9 to
11 a.m.
Drawing Zentangles is a meditative art form that provides a beautiful,
creative outlet and is also a relaxing
practice to enjoy. This experience is for
everyone regardless of artistic experience or ability. The instructor is certified Zentangle teacher Jill Smithson.
The cost of the workshop is $5 and will
include all materials and instruction.
For more information, call 301-4754002, ext. *3101.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Family Dinner
Post 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on
Route 260- 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Bring the Kids! The Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206
will host a Family Dinner consisting of
pizza ($8 + $1 for each extra toppings,)
French fries ($2,) and chicken fingers
with fries ($6.) Public Welcome. For information, call 301-855-6466.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
St. Marys County Chapter of the
Maryland Writers Association Reading Group
Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
(23250 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown)7 to 8 p.m.
Bring your poetry, fiction, and nonfiction to read. Pen in Hand submissions
will be discussed. Share your New
Years writing resolutions!
Uppity Women of the Bible
Middleham and St. Peters Parish
(10210 H G Trueman Rd., Lusby)- 7 to
8 p.m.
A three week study. The study will focus on the Book of Esther. Featured on
DVD, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe will assist
us in a lively and thoughtful exploration
of the Book of Esther, a story set in an
exotic Persian kingdom complete with
a dim-witted king, a defiant queen, an
egotistical lieutenant, and a loyal uncle.
The book is a fascinating study of power, corruption, violence, and courage.
Can the beautiful and courageous Esther avert disaster for her people? Each
Wednesday evening begins with an optional pot-luck supper at 6:15 p.m. All
are welcome, you do not need to be a
parishioner.
Indian Head Senior Center Book
Discussion
Indian Head Senior Center (10 Cornwallis Square, Indian Head)- 11 a.m. to
noon.
This is a monthly book discussion
group of seniors discussing a variety of
genres and interest. Our selection for
January will be A Painted House by
John Grisham.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Gutbuster Cheesesteaks
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with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd.,

California)- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy one of our delicious GUTBUSTER Philly-Style Cheese
Steaks. All Cheese Steaks served on a
hoagie roll with your choice of cheese
and grilled veggies, and served with
American Fries for only $8. Choose
from chicken or steak. Eat here or take
one to go. This event is open to the
public.
Bingo Night
Harry White Wilmer American Legion
Post 82 (6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata)- 7
to 10 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82
will hold smoke-free BINGO Thursdays. Doors open at 6 p.m. Call 301934-8221. Public Welcome.
Friday, Jan. 29
Polynesian Paradise Luau
Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall)- 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
A summer celebration in the winter! The celebration will include music
with DJ Mean Gene, Hula Hoop and
Tackiest Tourist contests, Polynesian dancing entertainment and lesson, door prizes, and a money lottery. Tropical paradise attire, including
Leis, flowered shirts, straw hats, and
shades, are encouraged. Tickets are
required. For more information, call
301-475-4002, ext. *3101.
Spaghetti Dinner
American Legion Stallings-Williams
Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach
Rd. E on Route 260)- 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Nam Knights of American Motorcycle Club will be hosting a spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings.
Cost is $12 per person and the public
is warmly invited. Questions may be
directed to Andy at 301-855-6466.
Dinner Theatre
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90
Alexander Ln., Solomons)- 6 p.m.
Alumni Players present Play On.
Tickets are $40 and include beer,
wine, soft drinks, buffet dinner and
performance). Doors open at 5:45
p.m. Proceeds benefit the Arts Program at Our Lady Star of the Sea
School.
Pitch Tournament High-Low-Jack
-Game
Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department (22733 Lawrence Ave., Leonardtown)- 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun filled evening playing in our Pitch Tournament. Doors
open at 6:15 p.m. Must be on time as
all tables have to start at once! Cost:
$20 Registration Fee; bumps are an
additional $1 per partner at your table. Bid 4 and make it, you receive a
ticket for a chance to win the Buddha
Bump Money Fund. Lucky ticket winner takes 100 percent Bump Money.
Payouts for the top 5; plus we even
pay the biggest loser. Cash bar and
food available. For more information
please e-mail Jennifer.russell@smeco.coop. This event is sponsored by
The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department.
Community
Saturday, Jan. 30
Bluegrass Winter Festival
Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636
Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville)noon to 8 p.m.
Bluegrass music at its best, There will
be five local bands performing, this is a
family event children under age 15 free
with paying adult. Food will be available
for purchase.
Breton Bay Polar Bear Plunge
Breton Bay Community Beach (Society
Hill Rd., Leonardtown)- 1 p.m.
Free event. Bring a canned or dry
food or monetary donation to benefit
St. Marys Caring Soup Kitchen. Bring
a shareable snack or appetizer and
beverage of your choice to the PostPlunge Party immediately afterward at
the Avenmar Community Clubhouse,
located at end of Heron Way off of Bretmar Drive.
Guitar Fest
Kingston Room at Cocoas (21847 Three
Notch Rd., Lexington)- 2 p.m.
Join PJMA in celebrating the love of
guitar. The event is sponsored by the
Maryland State Arts Council and the St.
Marys County Arts Council. The event
included an afternoon work shop from 2
to 5 p.m. featuring the Back Porch Blues
Bands with Eleanor Ellis Guitar. In the
evening there will be a Guitar Concert
featuring the Back Porch Blues Bands
with Eleanor Ellis Guitar, Hamm-it-ups,
Joe Molina, Bob Schaller & Friends and
many more. For more information go to
the www.PJMA.info website.
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Dinner Theatre
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (90 Alexander Ln., Solomons)- 6 p.m.
Alumni Players present Play On.
Tickets are $40 and include beer, wine,
soft drinks, buffet dinner and performance). Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Arts Program at Our
Lady Star of the Sea School.
50s 60s 70s Request Night
American Legion Stallings Williams Post
206 (Post Building 3330, Chesapeake
Beach Rd. E on Route 260)- 7:30 to
11:30 p.m.
Whats your favorite tune? With DJ
Stephen Varney. The cost of $10 includes
draft beer and sodas. Tickets available
at the door. Public warmly welcomed.
For information, call 301-855-6466.
St. Michaels Grocery Auction
St Michaels School (16560 Three Notch
Rd., Ridge)- 6 to 10 p.m.
All are welcome! The Grocery Auction
starts at 6pm. Great deals on groceries.
Bring a cooler for your frozen items. Refreshments will be for sale. All proceeds
benefit St Michaels School.
Sunday, Jan. 31
American Legion Turkey Shoot
Big Foot Trap Club (Just off Pin Cushion
Rd., Loveville)- 1 p.m.
Turkey Shoot for meats and cash. 12
gauge with .675 choke and 36 max
barrel. Bring your family and tailgate.
Plenty of parking. New faces always
welcome. For more information, call
301-274-3522.
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

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

Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.
All of our services are traditional.
Child care is provided.
Sunday Evening Youth Group
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available
CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Cecilia Church
47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429

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

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

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

CharlottE hall, md 20659
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Sunday Worship 8 A.M.

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Wednesday Bible Study 7 P.M.
Tuesday Youth Group 7 P.M.
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8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637
301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627
Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton
Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins
Sunday School (all ages)

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

PO Box 1260
Lexington Park, MD 20653
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Church Schedule
Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Friday Men Perfecting Men 7 p.m
Greetings from the Bible Temple Church

family in Mechanicsville Maryland.
Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in
this life it is important to have strong and
healthy relationships
1.A relationship with Christ
2. A personal relationship with
family and friends
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the characteristics of love, understanding
and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ.
Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3).
We invite you to experience the change

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

In Remembrance Of
Charles Thompson
On Sunday Jan. 3, St. Marys County lost one of its true country singing
voices, Charlie Thompson of Hollywood (Sandy Bottom), Maryland. A
Bluegrass Winter Fest has been set in
his remembrance on Saturday January
30, 2016 at the Mechanicsville Moose
Lodge in Mechanicsville, Md. The event
starts at Noon.
Charlie was well known for his love of
Bluegrass music and performing with his
band, Bottom County Bluegrass and also as
a DJ, entertaining at many events and Southern Maryland venues. He performed, and
contributed his time to many charitable events
such as the Bluegrass for Hospice, Hollywood
Rescue Squad Bluegrass Festival, Lil Margarets Bluegrass Festival, and many others
down through the years. He was a member of
Patuxent Moose Lodge in Hollywood, where
you could find him djing or playing live music.
He knew how to entertain and he knew how to
make you find the meaning behind a song and
feel it. Charlie never met a stranger. Whether
he knew you or not, he was always willing to
lend a hand.
Now, he will be honored with a day
of live Bluegrass music featuring local
favorites: Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek,
California Ramblers, and 15 Strings.
Also appearing will be Tom Mindte &
the Patuxent Partners from Rockville,
MD and The Martin Brothers & Aspen Run
from Westminster, MD. There will be a special tribute to Charlie featuring members of
his Bottom County Bluegrass band along
with his youngest brother, Ronnie Thompson.
There will be 50/50 raffles, a cooler of cheer,
and Charlie Thompson music CDs available
for sale. Food will be provided for purchase
by Lynns Catering. Tickets will be available
at the door for $15.00 per person or $25.00 per
couple. Children under 15 free with a paying
adult.
The Mechanicsville Moose Lodge is located at 27636 Mechanicsville Road in Mechanicsville, MD. For more information, please
call 301-737-3004 or 202-438-4128.
Press Release
A Valentine Bluegrass
Show You Will Want To
Bring Your Sweetheart To
Feb. 14 will be the next Bluegrass concert

of the American Legion Bluegrass series presented by Jay Armsworthy & the Sons of the
American Legion.
For several years now, Russell Moore and
IIIrd Tyme Out have made several appearances to the American Legion Bluegrass Series
and have been one the most requested bands
to return, not to mention enjoyable - and most
awarded groups in the Bluegrass Music industry. Once again, they will be making their annual appearance at the American Legion Post
238 in Hughesville, Md. on Sunday Feb. 14
with singer/songwriter, David Norris, opening
the show at 2 p.m.
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out ring in
the new year with a #1 album on the National
Bluegrass Surveys Top 15 Albums chart for
a second consecutive month including 2 top
10 singles. There latest album is entitled, Its
About Tyme, on their own label, Break A
String Records.
Its About Tyme gained immediate success when the first single, Brown County
Red, debuted at #1 on Bluegrass Todays Top
20 Monthly Songs chart just one month after
its release earlier in 2015. The song contuses
to do well on the charts along with the second single which was penned by Moore, Im
Leaving You and Fort Worth Too, Its clear
that after nearly two and a half decades, a couple dozen albums, and a slew of SPBGMA and
IBMA awards, the IIIrd Tyme Out continues
to bring fresh music to the ears while staying
true to the tradition that has made them an industry favorite.
Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out is celebrating 25 years of making ground-breaking
music this year. Moore is the International
Bluegrass Music Associations most awarded
male vocalist, taking home the award a record five times. As journalist Jon Weisberger
recently stated, its more than just longevity that gets Russell Moores name out front.
The man is, to put it simply, one of the finest
singers youll ever hear, and he makes it seem
positively effortless. Joined by four unequivocally talented musicians with Wayne Benson
on mandolin, Justen Haynes on fiddle, Keith
McKinnon on banjo, and Jerry Cole on bass,
this band continues to bring fresh music to the
ears while staying true to the tradition that has
made them an industry favorite for over two
decades.
Singer/Songwriter, David Norris from
Hollywood, Maryland, will open the show at
2 p.m. David has written several songs that
have been recorded by Russell Moore and
IIIrd Tyme Out including one off of their latest album. The song is titled Sweet Mountain
Rose. Troy Jones will be doing the sound.
The doors open at Noon and the show starts
at 2 p.m. Tickets are still The Best Bluegrass
Bargain in town, $15 per person and can be
purchased at the door or in advanced by sending a check or money order to Jay Armsworthy, P.O. Box 741, California, Md. All paid
tickets will be held at the door for pick up on
the day of the show. A dinner special of Fried
Chicken and Pulled Pork will be available for
sale prior to the show for a separate price. The
American Legion is located on the corner of
Maryland Rt. 381 and 231 in Hughesville, Md.
For more information, visit www.americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004. You
are encouraged to bring non-perishable food
items for the Helping Hands Food Bank in
Southern Maryland.
The final show in this years series will be
on Sunday March 20, 2016 and will feature,
The Boxcars along with Josh Grigsby and
County Line.
Press Release
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Goin
In Entertainment
Thursday, Jan. 21
Live Music by Michael Damron
and Guest
The Lounge at Bollywood
(22576 MacArthur Blvd.,
California)- 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
Justin Myles
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell
Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.
Live Music by Hydra Fx
California)- 9 p.m.
MainLine
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371
Southern Maryland Blvd.,
Dunkirk)
Saturday, Jan. 23
Late Night Drink Specials
California)
Sunday, Jan. 24
Higher Standards
Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney
Point Rd., Piney Point)- 11
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 25
Pizza and Pint Night
Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.
Team Trivia
Makhni Monday
California)
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Burger and Pint Night
Team Feud
Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.
Trivia Night with Cash Prizes
California)- 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Open Mic Night
Free Latin Dance Classes
California)- 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Monthly Comedy Night
California)
The St. Marys County Times is always looking

for more local talent to feature! To submit art
or band information for our entertainment
section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.
Please submit calendar listings

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5. Hyrax
8. Distress signal
11. Trade
13. Large northern deer
14. The 3 Wise Men
15. Marten of N Asian forests
16. Hoovers agency
17. Received an A
18. 2nd Islamic month
20. Light brown
21. Clarified butter used in
Indian cookery
22. Frankness
25. Argentinas capital
30. Citizen of Kenya or
Zimbabwe
31. Noahs boat
32. Family of languages in
So. Africa
33. Inappropriate
38. Scientific workplace
41. Hungriness
43. Say to talk about an
annoying topic
45. Sing and play for
somebody
47. Strike buster
49. A citizen of Thailand

50. Civil Rights group
55. Honest Companys Jessica
56. __ death do us part
57. Malarias
59. Claim against anothers
property
60. Mined metal-bearing
mineral
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63. Primary color
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7. Psychologist B.F.
8. Investment group
Goldman ___
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10. The plane of a figure
12. Ocean
14. Public presses
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27. Bulky grayishbrown eagle
28. Louse egg
29. About sight
34. ___/Tuck: TV drama
35. Black tropical
American cuckoo
36. Chest muscle (slang)
37. Expression of
disappointment
39. One who assists
40. Antilles island
41. Served food
42. Egyptian Sun god
44. Performed successfully
45. Cavalry-sword
46. Abba __, Israeli politician
47. Jonas __, cured polio
48. The Muse of history
51. Express pleasure
52. Turkish leader titles
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Programs and Activities
Polynesian Paradise Luau
Nothing beats the winter blues
like a summertime luau! The
Northern Senior Activity Center invites you to our Polynesian
Luau on Friday, Jan. 29 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy DJ Mean
Gene dishing out some tubular
tuneage and party fun with a hula-hoop contest, dancing, Tackiest Tourist contest, a Polynesian
dancing demonstration and lesson, and so much more! Lunch
will be roast pork, gravy, mashed
sweet potatoes, broccoli, whole
wheat dinner roll, assorted beverages, and ambrosia fruit salad
for dessert. Tickets are $8, available while supplies last. Payment
is due at signup. For more information, call 301-475-4002, ext.
*3101. Mahalo!
A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized, award-winning time-tested program for
people over 60 designed to help
manage falls and increase activity levels. In this class at the
Garvey Senior Activity Center on
Mondays, Jan. 25 through March
21 (no class Feb. 15) from 1:30 to
2:30 p.m. participants will learn
to:
View falls and fear of falls as
controllable
Set realistic goals for increas-
ing activity
Make changes to reduce falls
at home
Exercise to increase strength
and balance
Classes are led by two trained
coaches in the Matter of Balance program. Class format is
mostly lecture/discussion with
approximately 30 minutes of exercise each session. All materials
are provided. To sign up for the
course, call 301-475-4200, ext.
*1050. Space is limited so sign
up early.
Balancing Act Returns to
Loffler
Strength training instructor,
Dave Scheible, will offer his Balancing Act class; a 4-part series
of classes on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
through Feb. 23 at the Loffler
Senior Activity Center. Cost for
the classes is $20 for all 4 sessions and is payable to Dave on
the first day of class. To sign up
for the free demonstration and/
or the classes, call 301-737-5670,
ext. 1658.
Beginners Zentangle Class
The Northern Senior Activity
Center will have a Foundations
for Zentangle class on Monday,
Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. Drawing Zentangles is a meditative art form that
provides a beautiful, creative out-
let and is also relaxing. Discover

limitless creativity and connect
to your inner peace. This class
is for everyone age 50 years and
older, regardless of artistic experience or ability. The cost of the
workshop is $5 and will include
all materials and instruction by
certified Zentangle teacher Jill
Smithson. Advanced signup required with class fee. For more
information, call 301-475-4002,
ext. *3101.
Storytelling with Toastmasters
The Park Place Toastmasters
will host a storytelling group at
the Loffler Senior Activity Center
on Jan. 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
This is an opportunity to tell your
favorite story about your life or
whatever other topic you choose.
You will have 10 minutes of undivided attention to entertain everyone with your tale. Make people laugh or cry; just share what
you want to say. This is also an
opportunity to learn about Toastmasters International and what
they do to help people overcome
one of lifes greatest fears- public
speaking. To register, call 301737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by
the front desk.
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Complications at the Northern
Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m. Call 301475-4002, ext. *3101, to sign up.
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Enjoy an exciting 4 day tour
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Luxury motor coach departs
Garvey Senior Activity Center at
7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14.
All-inclusive price of $1,565 per
person for double occupancy
includes 3 nights at the Holiday
Inn North Bergen (or similar hotel) in New Jersey, 3 dinners, 3
hotel breakfasts, tours of the
Statue of Liberty Tour and Ellis
Island, a Broadway show (as yet
unnamed), guided East Village
Walking Food Tour, guided bus
tour of the city, snacks on bus
both ways, two bottles of water
each day per person. Additionally, all taxes, tips, and gratuities
are included. This trip includes
activities requiring a strong degree of mobility as several of the
tours are walking activities. For
reservations or more information
call Shellie Graziano at 301-7375670, ext. 1655 or e-mail sheila.
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is limited to 18.
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Persecution of Catholics
By Linda Reno
Contributing Writer
On Oct. 29, 1753 a report was submitted to the General Assembly by the Committee of Grievances and Courts of Justice. This committee had been formed to
investigate allegations against Catholics
made by clergymen and members of the
Church of England (Episcopal Church),
the only officially recognized church in
Maryland at that time.
The Protestants said the Growth of
Popery within this Province, is become
notorious, by the public Preaching of
Priests, and their perverting many of his
Majestys Protestant and Loyal Subjects;
as also corrupting the Minds of Youth by
teaching School publiclythe Catholics
were sending their children to Catholic
schools in Europe and trying to influence their Protestant neighbors to do
the samesending Children into foreign Popish Seminaries for Education,

is against Law; and that endeavouring to
and perverting any Subject to the Church
of Rome, is likewise illegal
A number of depositions were provided with the report. One of those was that
of Thomas Graves (1690 to 1759), carpenter, age 63, who said he was told that
Roman Catholics in Maryland had raised
money for the use of the Pretender, in the
late rebellion against King George.
Continuing, he said the Papists in
Saint Marys County judge themselves
so numerous, that they said they were
Man to Man against the Protestants,
and they would wash their Hands in
the Blood of Protestants, and that they
would soon preach in Chaptico Church,
which is a Parish Protestant Church, in
the said County, and that all the Protestants would be damned, for that there
was no Salvation
out of the Church
of Rome
Graves spoke about an agreement
with him to undertake to build a Popish Chapel, in Saint Marys County, but
offered him too little to compleat it; that
James Thompson, a Papist, also Messieurs Sligh (Slye) and Lancaster, Papists
also, who projected the Building, treated
with this Deponent about it; that Thompson told this Deponent, that Philip Key*,
Esq; and Mr. John Bond*, were to give
Five Hundred Pounds of Tobacco each,
towards building the said Chapel, which
Tobacco was to be in Part of the Consideration for building the Chapel aforesaid, but that they wanted One Thousand
Pounds of Tobacco more, which was the
Reason he did not undertake the Building aforesaid. *Very interesting as both
Key and Bond were Protestants.
Graves also said that Margaret, the

Widow of John Greaves, deceased (John
Graves was his brother), who were
Protestants, hath, since his Decease,
married one Peter Pain (Payne), a Roman
Catholic, that the said Margaret, and
many other credible Persons, have told
him, that she is constantly applied to, in
order to pervert her from the Protestant
Religion, and that although her said Husband hath many Horses to spare, he will
not suffer her to have one to go to the
Church of England, the Parish Church
of which is about five Miles distant from
his Plantation, that the said Margaret, to
his Knowledge, has walked twice to the
Parish Church aforesaid, for Want of a
Horse.
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Wanderings
of an Aimless Mind
An Appetite
Like A Birds
By Shelby Opperman
Contributing Writer
My husband and I were starting
to worry in the last week that our
birds were not eating the bird food
he puts out anymore. I mentioned to
him that when I took Tidbit outside,
I was not hearing the birds like normal either. We thought it was very
odd, normally we get so much enjoyment out of seeing the birds antics
and hearing their beautiful melodies.
My husband thought the bird feeder
needed cleaning, which it did. The
bottom was a bit moldy, but even the
good twelve inches above was not
being touched. He was more than a
little disappointed when, after cleaning, we still did not hear or see the
birds in our yard. Then finally, yesterday, I saw they had returner, and
pointed it out to my husband. Sometimes the simple things in life are
definitely best, and bird-watching
can be very entertaining.
There is a definite pecking
order, and wow do they peck and
swoop at each other. Sometimes I
wonder how the tiniest birds get
any food at all. And then just as you
see the little birds eating the seeds
on the ground, a squirrel, a cat, or
dreaded woodpecker will scare them
all away. The local cats love our yard
and wait either right by the bird feeder tree or twenty feet away ready to
pounce. I try to shoo the cats away,
but they are always right back. I realize that the birds have their own
ways of finding food, but I love to
watch them so much.
My theory as to why we didnt
see the birds for a few days, is that
they were literally feathering their
nests, possibly shoring them up
against the threat of storms later this
week. And with all the high winds
we have had, it must have been a
hard job. I pictured the poor birds,
and squirrels, holding tight to their
little ones so they wouldnt fall out
of their warm nests. Neither species

should have had any trouble finding
twigs to strengthen their homes, our
yard is littered with debris.
It is now also littered with one
of our Dogwoods. We were sad to
see that another tree toppled over.
The carpenter ants are wreaking
havoc with our trees, and this year
we will have to take action, I am sure
that they are what caused the tree to
weaken. When I looked at the root, it
seemed to be eaten up. My husband
will also have to restring our 100
foot strand of party lights that he and
a friend put up before the Halloween Trails. The tree, though light, is
pulled them down to within a foot of
the ground in that spot and is resting
on the strand. That will have to be
tackled soon, but it is so cold. Now
we hear that there is the possibility
of a huge storm coming for Friday
and Saturday. I am sure my lumberjack will have it cut up and ready to
burn before the storm.
Someone else besides the birds
who hasnt been eating is our Tidbit. She has not been herself in the
last few weeks, and has been on two
courses of antibiotics, and Rimadryl.
We were hoping that the antibiotics
would bring the inflamed growth on
her head down, but it hasnt changed
it. Surgery is iffy on those types of
growths. Late last night was an awful night for all of us. Tidbit had a
seizure that seemed like it lasted
forever, when it may have been a a
minute or two. I am sure it didnt
help with me crying and practically
screaming. We finally found the
emergency 24/7 Vet number in Waldorf and they said we could bring
her in for evaluation or keep an eye
on her through the night. We chose
the latter because Tidbit seemed to
snap out of it pretty well. Neither one
of us slept much, if at all. My husband stayed on the couch until the
wee hours watching her, and once he
came back to the bedroom, I stayed
awake listening to her breathing. We
were both so upset, and love her so
much. If you have a little pet that
you love so much, please give them
an extra hug and tell them its from
Tidbit and would they please think
of her. We never have them long
enough.
To each new days adventure,
Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
or find me on facebook:
Shelby Oppermann
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Promises, Promises
By Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
Once again its the time of year when that
surge of New Years energy and positive intentions starts to ebb. That second slice of cake
wheedles its way onto the dieters plate, and
the gym seems awfully far away on the exercisers way home from work.
Im not big on making New Years resolutions; generally I try to set goals and pursue
them whenever they occur to me, rather than
scheduling them around a specific date like
the start of a new year. Last year, though, I had
an unexpected burst of creativity and ambition
that coincided with the end of the one year and
the start of the new one, so I decided to go with
the flow, and I began working on a book that
Id been thinking about writing for some time.
In a former career, I was a ghostwriter, and
Id written a total of seven books in all, so the
size and length of the project wasnt really a
deterrent. Id learned that the same trick that
tends to work with any daunting project also
applies to writing books: you cant let yourself
focus on how many pages you need to write (or
on how many pounds have to be shed or how
many sit-ups need to be done). If you do, the
project becomes overwhelming and the goal
can seem unreachable. Instead, I just write one
page at a time, and soon enough, I have two
pages, and then ten, and then 100, and so on
(Ill be the first to admit that I was astonished
when Id actually written that first hundred
pages! Eventually that book was over 500 pages, when completed, but I think that those first
hundred pages gave me the most satisfaction. I
stacked and re-stacked those hundred sheets of
paper countless times, just enjoying the weight
and substance of all of those words50,000 or
so----on the page).
The real obstacle, even back then when I
was writing full-time, was life: the major and

minor distractions that pull you away from
concentrating on any big project, whether it
starts out with a resolution behind it or not.
Hungry children, the ringing telephone, laundry to be sorted and bills to be paid and groceries that arent going to buy themselves: the
list is long, even endless. Maybe thats where
New Years makes a difference; its like a shot
of adrenalin added to the intentions, which can
make a real difference.
Last year, it carried me through 22,000
words, or around 45 pagesuntil I hit the wall,
as runners say. I may have had a legitimate reason for my lack of progress, since I spent every
spare minute from February forward with my
mom, but the bottom line is that I still havent
returned to the book, even though Moms been
gone since the end of July (and she definitely
wouldnt be happy to serve as my ongoing excuse for not getting back to the book).
In searching for a way to make myself
return to the book, Ive heard a lot of suggestions. One trick Ive liked that Ive heard
people recommend is to make sure that others
know youve made a resolution or commitment, so that those others help hold you to it.
My publisher, Tommy McKay, once told me
that our circulation is somewhere north of
20,000 readers. So, by sharing this information in my columnwhile recognizing that
not all 20,000-plus read the column, specificallyI am surrounding myself with people
who now know that Im writing a book. Feel
free to mention it if you wonder whether Im
making progress: the knowledge that ten or
fifteen thousand others might know that Ive
failed to follow through on a promise I made
will surely help me keep at it!
I love hearing from you; feel free to email me
at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net
How To Enjoy A More

Eco-Friendly Winter
Winter weather requires all
types of modifications, including donning additional layers of
clothing or turning the thermostat up a few ticks. But such adjustments can have an adverse
impact on the environment,
including increasing a persons
carbon footprint and energy
consumption.
Just because temperatures
are dropping and snow is falling does not
mean its alright to ignore eco-friendly practices to conserve energy. The following are
a handful of ways to enjoy an eco-friendly
winter.
Install a programmable thermostat. The
United States Department of Energy estimates that consumers can save 10 percent on
their heating bills by rolling back their thermostat 10 to 15 percent over an eight-hour
period. Program your thermostat to keep the
heat low while youre at work or away from
home. The latest digital thermostats are both
user-friendly and visually appealing when
hung on the wall.
Replace furnace filters regularly. When
Home
warm air has to work harder to

push through dirty filters, the
result is an inefficient system
that consumes more energy. Be
sure to check the condition of
furnace filters on a regular basis
and clean all input registers and
output vents around the house.
Use residual heat to your
advantage. Open the bathroom
door after taking a steamy shower and let that warm, moist air make its way
to other rooms in the house. After cooking
or baking is done, turn off the oven but leave
the door open to warm the kitchen and dining area without adjusting the home thermostat. Keep draperies and blinds on southand west-facing windows wide open during
the day to maximize sunlight and warmth.
Seal drafts and close off seldom-used
rooms. Sealing drafty windows and doors
can save substantial amounts of money. An
old towel placed in the crack under the door
can alleviate drafts as well. Close doors of
rooms that arent used, and close the heating/
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