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Community The County Times Thursday, March 21, 2013 26 Learn How to Save A Rider If someone in your motorcycle club goes down, or you arrive on the scene of a motorcycle crash, do you know what to do and what not to do? You could help reduce injuries and possible save a life. The Golden Hour –defined as the first hour after the occurrence of a traumatic injury - is considered the most critical for successful emergency treatment. While much of fire and rescue departments in southern Maryland are dependent on dedicated and educated volunteers, who are applauded for their dedication, fast response to a motorcycle crash is important. On Sunday, April 14, 2013 riders, road captains, emergency response persons, and advocates are encouraged to attend Motorcycle Emergency Incident Management Training/Bystander Care. The training will commence at 8 a.m. with doors and sign in starting at 7:30 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. The class will be hosted by the Southern Maryland Motorcycle Safety Rally Safety Task Force and Red Knights MD 4. The training will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department – Bingo Hall, at 24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood MD 20636. There will be a ninetyminute break to provide students with an opportunity to participate and enjoy the Southern Maryland Motorcycle Safety Rally in the parking lot. In 2011 there were 70 motorcycle fatalities and 1,513 motorcycle crash injuries in Maryland. In 2011, there were 1,881 motorcycle related crashes in Maryland. Motorcycle riders aged 21-49 are overrepresented in crashes, compared to rates among all driver types statewide. Nine out of ten motorcycle crashes involve a male rider. Three-quarters of motorcycles passengers involved in crashes are female. According to preliminary 2011 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,612 Motorcyclists were killed on our nation's roads. Instruction will include Scene Safety, Scene Management, Mock Scenario, and Patient Triage. All participants will receive certification in CPR/AED and First Aid. The training is presented in part by Southern Maryland CPS and First Aid Training at www.somdcpr.com . Registration is $65 per person and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Questions or registration, please contact Kim Welling at 443-532-4409, kwelling@ comcast.net; Jonathan Riffe at 443- 532-5315, jonriffe@yahoo.com; or Kim Jones at 443-532-8516, jonesks@co.cal. md.us. For more information visit Southern Maryland Motorcycle Safety Rally on Facebook. Knights of Columbus Donations During a ceremony on March 10th the Msgr. Martin Harris Center in Hollywood, Md., Mr. Randy Ferguson was presented with the proceeds of the annual K of C Tootsie Roll Drive. The amount was over $3,300. A certificate of Appreciation was given to Randy and his staff. Randy is the Executive Director of The Center for life Enrichment, and has been with the center for 25 years. Throughout the world Lions need glasses. Not the kind of lions that bite, but the kind that helps millions of people see clearly. Each month the Lions of St. Mary’s County (the Hollywood, Leonardtown, Lexington Park, Mechanicsville and Ridge Lions) collect as many eyeglasses as possible. Every home has a pair of eyeglasses that are no longer used. Drop them into one of the Lions Collection Boxes, which are located at various places in the county. That very same pair of glasses can change another person’s life. Here’s how it works: once the eyeglasses are collected locally, they are taken to a Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center where they are cleaned, calibrated by prescription strength, packaged and distributed to people in need, mostly in developing countries. Donating glasses may change someone's life by helping a child read, an adult succeed in his job or a senior maintain his/her independence. Lions accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses and plastic and metal frames. Children's glasses are especially needed. Make a difference. Please contact Leonardtown Lions Jerry Pope (240-538-4448) or George Kirby (301-475-3188) for more information. Lions Need Glasses Cpl. Doug Mills was honored on March 10 during a ceremony held at the Msgr. Martin Harris Center in Hollywood, Md., Cpl. Mills was presented with a certificate of appreciation during a lunch prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Courtesy photo: Leonardtown King Lion George Kirby (right) and fellow Leonardtown Lion John Brown calibrate donated eyeglasses at the Melwood Recycling Center. St. Mary’s River Spring Cleanup For the fifth consecutive year, the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association (SMRWA) is seeking volunteers to help clean up the river on Saturday, April 6. The group’s local effort is part of a larger clean up campaign, through the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s 25th Annual Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative. Each year a team of volunteers hauls in tires and hundreds of pounds of harmful and unsightly trash from the river’s banks and bottom. This yearly spring cleaning helps rid the waterway of hazards affecting water quality, wildlife and recreation. Come ready to work and keep in mind the water may be chilly. More hands make for a lighter load and you can walk away feeling good about your contribution. Bring your own kayak, paddle and life jacket and meet up at the Great Mills Canoe and Kayak Launch. The paddle will run from 9 a.m. to noon and cover the area between the launch site and Adkins Road. The SMRWA will supply work gloves and trash bags. This volunteer opportunity is suitable for ages 8 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP for this event, email info@stmarysriver.org and for more information, visit www.smrwa.org.
27 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The County Times Community Red Hatters Visit Nursing Center Cat of the Week NEW This Year! Linda Brock, left, Rose Dement, Queen Pat Myers, Pat Wilson, Patsy Beavan, Louise Park, Eunice Knott, and Terricida Countiss, members of the Northern Senior Activity Center's St. Mary's Rockin' Red Hatters put on their 50's outfits and visited the St. Mary's Nursing Center on Valentine's Day to dance and sing to rock and roll songs to entertain the residents as well as provide each a gift. Library Items My name is Lady Godiva. The first thing you will notice about me is how shiny and sharp my coloring is. The black and brown patterns on my coat are just exquisite. I was surrendered to the shelter along with my 7 babies. They were very young. We were lucky to be pulled from the shelter because it is a kill shelter. My babies have all been adopted. Everyone wants kittens and very soon, they will look just like me. I am very friendly and affectionate. Feral Cat Rescue only charges $75 for adults. If you would like to adopt me, please fill out an application www.feralcatrescuemd.org/uploads/ FCRRequestForAdoption.pdf> and email it to Diane at diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. She is my foster mom and her number is 301-481-0171. $ 1995 00 Plus Tax Includes Shelf & Basket Rod & 18” X 22” Window NEW This Year! 8’ x 12’ 27429 Thompson Corner Rd. Mechanicsville, MD 20659 - NO PHONE - Free Delivery Within 30 Miles K9 dogs demonstrate search and recovery Bay K-9 Search and Recovery will present an informative program on search and recovery at Lexington Park Library this Saturday, Mar. 23, at 10 a.m. Two bloodhounds will perform demonstrations at this free family program. Mobile Career Center The Southern Maryland Job Source Mobile Career Center will be at Lexington Park library on Mar. 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and at Charlotte Hall on Mar. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The JobSource Coordinator will provide assistance with job searching using the Maryland Workforce Exchange and help job seekers get registered. Saving with coupons to be discussed Kimberly Hoctor who has been using and saving with coupons for more than 30 years, will explain the basics of using coupons and provide tips on how to use them most effectively at Leonardtown branch on Mar. 27 and at Charlotte Hall branch on Mar. 28. Both programs are free and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. A variety of programs planned during spring recess Kids will use recycled items to build amazing things at Build It to be held at Leonardtown branch on Mar. 25 at 2:30 p.m., at Charlotte Hall branch on Mar. 27 at 2 p.m. and at Lexington Park branch on Mar. 28 at 2 p.m. All three branches will offer Crafternoon on Mar. 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids ages 4 to 12 can walk in and complete a spring craft. All supplies will be furnished. Forensic science will be explored by kids ages 7 to 12 as they try to solve a crime at the Who Done It? program offered at Charlotte Hall library on Mar. 25 at 2 p.m. and at Lexington Park library on Mar. 27 at 2 p.m. Registration is required. Lexington Park library will show a movie about a beautiful girl who kisses a frog prince wanting to be human again on Mar 25 at 2 p.m. Charlotte Hall library will show a film on Mar. 28 at 2 p.m. about a video game villain who sets out to be a hero only to bring havoc to the whole arcade. Snacks will be provided. Prezi class offered Adults can register for an introductory class to learn to use Prezi, a web-based presentation and storytelling tool that uses a virtual canvas instead of traditional slides. The free class will be conducted at Lexington Park library on Apr. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown libraries will offer basic computer classes during April. These classes include introduction to computers, Windows, Internet, and email. Adults can register for one or all of the classes. Registration is required. Pawsitive Passage 26325 Pt Lookout Rd Leonardtown, MD 20650 PawsitivePassage.com 301-475-0446
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