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What’s InsideWeatherWatchOn The CoverThe County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 2Del. Anthony J. O’Donnellsays he will continueto uphold RepublicanParty principles aftera vote in the GOPHouse Caucusresulted in hisreplacement ashouse minorityleader.featureHM2 Vanzorro Gross, a nine-year navy was on histhird deployment when sappers infiltrated the basewhere he was stationed, putting to rest the myththat U.S. Navy corpsman who often deploy withtheir brother U.S. Marines don’t get wounded.“These systems are failing. I can’t predict whenanother system will fail.” – Superintendant MichaelMartirano on faulty electrical wiring that causedthe fire in one of Spring Ridge Middle School’sclassrooms heating and air conditioning system.county newsTwo-dozen teams of kickball players helped raise money for wounded veterans JeffreyShonk and De’Shawn Kitrell on May 4.4 County News10 Business12 Education16 Crime18 Letters19 Newsmaker20 Feature Story22 Steppin’ Out24 Sports25 Senior25 HistoryAlso Inside26 Obituaries28 Games29 Navy News30 Community32 Community Calendar34 Entertainment35 Entertainment Calendar36 Classifieds37 Business Directory38 ColumnsFree InItIal ConsultatIonThe law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associatesProviding Excellent Service For Over 20 YearsAuto AccidentsWorkers’ comp• Divorce/Separation• Support/Custody• Domestic Violence• Criminal/Traffic• DWI/MVA HearingsPower of Attorney• Name Change • Adoption• Wills • GuardianshipScan this “Times Code”with your smart phoneAccepting:99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MDSERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111

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The County TimesCOUNTYNEWSThursday, May 9, 2013 4Commissioners IrkedBy Unfunded MandateMenu Coming Soon!www.RuddyDuckBrewery.comBy Alex PanosStaff WriterThe county commissioners reluctantlyagreed to reimburse a portion of salaries tocounty staff in charge of reviewing permitsregarding the “critical area” – an unfundedmandate from the state to help preserve theChesapeake Bay.The state has determined the critical areaneeds to be 1,000 feet.No tests have ever been conducted, accordingto Commissioner Dan Morris, andthe 1,000 feet critical area number was simply“pulled out of the air” by lawyers with no scientificevidence.He asked how the state knows a criticalarea of 500 feet wouldn’t suffice, and wants tosee proof 1,000 feet is the necessary number.“If they have so much faith in these lawyers,then they [the state] should pay for it,”Morris told the County Times. “The wholething is very disturbing.”Now to help pay for a state mandatedfund, the county is required to pay $8,000 tokeep the area.Commissioner Cynthia Jones believes it“is a shame” the state is not reimbursing thecounty for their mandates, because it makesit more tough to manage the county’s otherneeds.“It’s difficult to take on these mandateswhen funding is not following,” Jones said.“As a result, we sometimes have to cut otherservices.”She added, local autonomy, the exerciseof certain basic powers, is being lost due tounfunded mandates and “complex and convoluted”procedures.“The whole thing rubs me the wrong way,and I think it does to the other commissioners,”Morris said.“We’re starting to pay attention and pushback a little bit,” Commissioner Larry Jarboesaid, “and I’m glad to hear that.”Pushing back against the bureaucracy isfun, County Commissioner Todd Morgan saidwith a smile.In other news during the commissionersmeeting, St. Mary’s County Public Schools becamethe local lead agency for the Infants andToddlers Program.Anita Stevens, director of the program,said the school system is the ideal driver becausethey follow students all the way throughage 21.If the school system is more involved,it makes for an easier transition, Stevensexplained.The Infants and Toddlers Program servesup to 250 children, and receives 175 referrals ayear.Funding will go through the health department,and then be transferred to the Board ofEducation.The county also approved public worksfunding realignment for an energy conservationinitiative.Gary Whipple, supervisor of engineering,said the audit of energy use will help the countymake an informed decision moving forward onhow to spend future taxpayer dollars.alexpanos@countytimes.netHospice FundraiserDedicated to Maria MorganMedStar St. Mary’s is hosting its 26 th NationalCancer Survivors’ Day Picnic on Sunday,June 2 at 1 p.m. on the hospital groundsand you’re invited.Dr. Abbie L. Fields is a leader in the field of gynecological cancer, andwill be the keynote speaker. Free and open to all, this year’s picnic willbe filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, and love as we honor cancersurvivors, their family and friends. Good Southern Maryland cookingwill be available for all. For more information, call 301-475-6070.MedStarStMarys.orgBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterFriends of Maria Morgan, deceasedwife of County Commissioner Todd Morgan,gathered this weekend to pay her homage andraise funds in her name for one of the causesshe helped found, St. Mary’s Hospice.Sotterley Plantation hosted a KentuckyDerby style event where guests placed wagerson which horse in the race would win;they watched from satellite television as thehorses and their jockeys took to the field.Beth Joseph, one of the organizers ofthe event, said Maria Morgan was one of theoriginal founders of the Kentucky Derby atSotterley some five years ago.“This year we’re dedicating it to MariaMorgan,” Joseph said. “It’s really grown intoa fun event.”The money raised each year at the eventgoes not only to the Hospice House located inCallaway but also to the organization’s generalfund, Joseph explained.“The house has remained full since itopened,” she said.Pam Veith, one of the hospice organi-Photo by Frank MarquartBest in Show goes to Mary Bruryzation’s board members said the event hasgrown as it has gone from year to year.“It’s the biggest one we’ve had yet, wehad over 240 people,” Veith said. “At the lastminute everybody signed up.“It exceeded our expectations.”guyleonard@countytimes.net

5 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesCOUNTYNEWSBy Alex PanosStaff WriterBohanan Discusses2013 LegislationDelegate John Bohanan, who was onhand in Valley Lee Wednesday night to explainthe 2013 legislative session with localresidents, took time to defend his decision tovote for the gas tax, and give his take on theeconomic future of St. Mary’s County andMaryland.Bohanan told the community membershe voted for the gas tax, knowing it wouldbe unpopular, because it had one-third of thebuying power it did in the early 90s – the lasttime Maryland raised the gas tax was in 1992.“The fact of the matter is, I hate it,” Bohanansaid, noting he travels about 30,000miles annually, “but it’s tough to go that longwithout increasing the transportation trustfund.”He said the average citizen drives 13,000to 15,000 miles a year, which adds up to a gasbill increase of $26-$30 a year.“I don’t see businesses leaving the stateof Maryland because gas tax is up 4 cents,which is the prediction,” he said to the group.One citizen told Bohanan it seems asif rural Maryland is only helping fund masstransit in the cities – a large percentage of thetransit revenue will go to funding the metrorails in Baltimore.Photo by Alex PanosDelegate John Bohanan Spoke at Second DistrictVolunteer Fire Dept. in Valley Lee Wednesday.Bohanan said even though money willbe used in the cities, residents of rural Marylanduse those roads too.“It’s not like we don’t travel to Washington,”Bohanan said, using bus-loads ofcommuters as an example of people that usemass transportation every day. “Even if youstay here [most of the time], at some pointyou have to go to DC.”Additionally, Bohanan said fundswill be used to improve local roads andintersections.As it is now, according to Bohanan theroads are “F-level” and the only way to buildand maintain the roads is with increasedrevenue.“It would be more irresponsible to justsit back and watch it grow worse,” Bohanansaid. “It’s a user fee.”Maryland repealed the death penalty,becoming the first state south of the Mason-Dixon line to do so.Bohanan said he voted against it becausethe penalty is rarely used as it is now.He voted against the firearms safetyact as well, and “fully expects” it to be challengedin court.He believes the initiative was sparkedby the elementary school shooting in Newtowne,Connecticut last December, and itwas an unnecessary movement.“It’s never good to pass legislation inresult to an event like that, and that’s exactlywhat we did,” Bohanan said.St. Mary’s County is in the top 15 ofover 2,000 counties in the country in termsof wealth, but there is a large gap betweenearnings.Bohanan believes supporting Naval AirStation Patuxent River through higher educationis one of the ways to help stimulate theprivate sector.“It becomes the partner we need tobuild up the private sector,” he said. “Workingtogether, that’s where you get the realgrowth.”Biotech, cyber security and autonomoussystems will help drive Maryland’seconomy in the future, he added.alexpanos@countytimes.netTREAT MOM RIGHT THIS MOTHER’S DAY!CelebratingNational Nurses’ WeekEvery day at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital,our highly trained nurses provide qualitycare to our community. As the baby boomergeneration retires, the need for talentedclinicians grows. This National Nurses’ Week,May 6 – 12, MedStar St. Mary’s would like tothank all nurses for their clinical expertise anddedication now and in the future.Fresh Cut FlowersHanging BasketsPerennialsAnnualsTopiaryPotted PlantsVegetable PlantsBird HousesGarden FlagsLawn FurnitureFresh Vegetablesand much more...MedStarStMarys.orgOpen Mon - Sat: 8 am to 6 pm 28025 Point Lookout Rd • Leonardtown, MD 20650

COUNTYNEWSThe County TimesKickball Tournament HonorsWounded WarriorsThursday, May 9, 2013 6CicadasExpected ToEmerge SoonBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterTwo-dozen teams of kickball players came out to theRidge American Legion Post along with spectators onMay 4 to honor local wounded veterans Jeffrey Shonk andDe’Shawn Kitrell and raise money to help in their recovery.Shonk was wounded while serving in the U.S. Armywhile in Fallujah, Iraq when a bunkmate opened fire on heand others in their barracks, wounding Shonk in the headand in the leg.The soldier alleged to have committed the shootinghas been found guilty of killing two others and woundingShonk after a court martial.Kitrell was wounded last year in Afghanistan whileon patrol when he stepped on an improvised explosive device(IED), losing his right leg below the right knee.“I didn’t expect this many people,” Shonk said afterplaying a round in the elimination tournament. “It’s prettyGive the Giftof Color.Great Value OnMother’s Day Giftsawesome.”Shonk’s father, Tom Karcher, said his son was like somany other veterans who were wounded in the war on terrorand more communities should come out to honor theirveterans as St. Mary’s County has.“It’s everyday this happens,” Karcher said. “Whenthey’re fortunate enough to survive and come home… [toan event in their honor] this is awesome.“I think there needs to be more of this everywhere.”Kitrell says he looks forward to staying in the U.S.Army in the infantry, though he knows he won’t have thechance to be deployed.“I’d like to stay in for six more years,” Kitrell said. “Ican still teach [how to use] weapons.”Kitrell, who is just 19 years old and suffering fromwhat would be considered a debilitating wound, is steadilypositive about his life after combat.He fills his days with physical training and plans toparticipate in a triathlon.“I’m alive, that’s all I’m worried about,” Kitrell said.“There’s no point being down or anything.”guyleonard@countytimes.net308 SanSouci Plaza,California, MD301-737-4241 rickjewelers.comBy Alex PanosStaff WriterBrood II cicadas are expected to begin emergingfrom the soil any day now, said Ben Beale, anextension agent in St. Mary’s from University ofMaryland, and once they do it will be hard to ignorethem.The brood of cicadas that will be emergingshortly has not been seen for 17 years.During that period, the cicada larvae have beenunderground feeding on plant roots, Beale said, andsomehow know to come to the surface and shedtheir exoskeletons once 17 years is up.Beale said it remains a mystery how the cicadasknow when it’s been exactly 17 years.One theory, according to an article by ProfessorMichael J. Raupp, is that annual fluxes in nutrientsand plant hormones let the cicadas know whenit is time to emerge. They also use soil temperaturesas an indicator to know when it is warm enough.Although their big red eyes may seem scaryto people at first, Beale explained, cicadas areharmless – they do not bite or typically cause anydamage.They do not eat either, and as a result theyshould only be around for a few weeks.Once the cicadas emerge, their only goal is tomate and lay eggs.They will be making loud, constant hummingnoises day and night, which Beale says cicadas arebest known for.“That’s their mating call,” Beale said describingthe sound that will soon be heard throughout St.Mary’s County. “It’s kind of like a vibrating, constantdrum beats…their main mission is to mate, layeggs and die.”Female cicadas saw small holes through treesto lay their eggs, which could damage smaller trees,Beale said, but usually cicadas go for high treetops.They will only be alive for a few weeks, andafter that cicada carcasses will be everywhere.Once the eggs hatch, the larvae quickly scurryback below the surface to repeat the 17-year-cycle.Beale believes people should look forward tothe cicadas’ emergence because of the uniquenessthey bring.“It’s great to take part in one of nature’s fascinatingstories,” Beale said.However, between the constant noise andcountless carcasses that will be lying everywhere,Beale will be relieved when they disappear for another17 years.“You’ll be glad when they’re gone,” he said.Brood II cicadas are expected to emerge locallyin St. Mary’s, Calvert, Anne Arundel, Fairfaxand Prince Williams counties, says Rupp’s article.alexpanos@countytimes.netPhoto courtesy of www.fotopedia.com

7 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesCOUNTYNEWSSt. Mary’s RepublicansWelcome Grover NorquistBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterThe St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committeewelcomed Americans for Tax Reform founderand president Grover Norquist as keynote speaker duringthe annual Lincoln/Regan Dinner on May 3.Norquist addressed spending in federal government,criticizing how President George W. Bush dealtwith challenges and resulting increases in spending,praising U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget proposal and suggestingsteps to ensure it is adopted.Republicans now control 25 states, Norquist said,defining a Republican controlled state as one with a Republicangovernor and Republican control on both sidesof the statehouse. Democrats only control 13 states.Norquist criticized President Barack Obama forcompromising on the “Fiscal Cliff” by keeping Bushtax cuts in place, effectively dooming his second termin office by removing incentives for Republicans to goalong with his plans.He said former presidential candidate Mitt Romney“forgot to win the election,” but he believes the nextpresident will be a Republican.Delegate Anthony O’Donnell (R-29C) spoke beforeNorquist, addressing the new rain tax and its repercussionso the state.“This guy (O’Malley) is taxing the rain that falls onour property,” O’Donnell said, adding that, due to thesize of the population, St. Mary’s County is next in lineto be included.He talked about his bid to unseat House MinorityWhip Steny Hoyer, saying even though Hoyer won,Republicans garnered more votes in that race than anysince the 1992 election.“Don’t count this guy out when it comes to runningfor governor,” he warned in reference to Hoyer’s plansfor the future.He acknowledged his replacement as house minorityleader. He called it a “change in command.”“It’s okay, I’m at peace with it,” he said.In other news, the committee named May Lou Rosethe Republican Woman of the Year and Fulton Letourneauthe Republican Man of the Year. Kevin Cioppa receivedthe Chairman’s Award.May Lou Rose, center, receives the Republican Woman of the Yearaward.Photos by Sarah MillerGrover Norquist addresses the St. Mary’s County RepublicanCommittee.sarahmiller@countytimes.netFulton Letourneau, center, is the latest Republican Man of the Year.Veterans Highlighted at Tri County CouncilPhotos by Sarah MillerCharles County Commissioner Candice Quinn Kellypresents Calvert Commissioner Susan Shaw with aplaque commending her for her efforts with the VeteransRegional Advisory Committee.By Sarah MillerStaff WriterVeteran-centric topics in SouthernMaryland took center stage at the April 25Tri County Council meeting, hosted at theHilton Garden Inn in Solomons.Speakers addressed efforts to improvehealth services for the region’s militaryveterans and the Maryland Veterans’Museum in Charles County, in addition tothe Southern Maryland 2020 initiative.Calvert Commissioner Susan Shawdiscussed the Veterans Regional AdvisoryCommittee and efforts to offer stateof-the-artout patient clinic to properlyserve Southern Maryland’s approximately400,000 veterans.She discussed plans to improve medicalofferings in the area, including a replacementfor the Charlotte Hall clinic anda satellite office near Patuxent River NavalAir Station. The committee is addressingchallenges in transporting veterans to outpatientfacilities, something that has been astruggle in the area.“We are making some headway,Shaw said.The Tri-County Council Chairman,Charles County Commissioner PresidentCandice Kelly, presented Shaw with aplaque commending her for her effortswith the Veterans Regional AdvisoryCommittee.Following the tone Shaw set, MarylandVeterans Memorial Museum PresidentLarry Abell told updated the councilabout the new museum in Charles County.The new facility will include exhibitsand memorabilia from the RevolutionaryWar, the War of 1812, the American CivilWar, World War I and II, Buffalo Soldiersand Women in Military, among others.“We’ve been inundated with peoplewho want their family members remembered,”Abell said.The museum is slated to open in earlyMay.Bob Kavetsky talked about the SouthernMaryland Innovation Network, whichhe described as “an incubator based onnational and regional best practices” using“’Front End’ programs focused on female,minority, veteran entrepreneur developmenttaking advantage of the intellectualcampaign in the region,”Delegate John L. Bohanan (D- Dist.29B) addressed Southern Maryland 2020,an initiative to transition the region towarda technology-based economy.“We’re positioned to be a world leader,”he said, adding the region could makea name in research and technology, a venturethat would compliment activities NavalAir Station Patuxent RiverThe Southern Maryland InnovationNetwork has similar goals to SouthernMaryland 2020, seeking to re-inventSouthern Maryland as a research and developmentleader.For more information about the Tri-County Council, visit www.tccsmd.org.sarahmiller@countytimes.net

COUNTYNEWSThe County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 8Lexington Park Citizens Show Pride In the ParkAlex TheriotContributing Writer“Pride in the Park,” celebrates all that Lexington Parkhas to offer by hosting a parade ranging from South ShangriLa Drive, to South Essex Drive and then to Great Mills Roadto showcase many talents from around the St. Mary’s area.“It takes three to four months to prepare for the parade.Tinkus dancers from Montgomery joined Lexington Park’s Pride inthe Park Parade.The Parade Planning Committee meets every three weeks…Twenty-five to thirty volunteers are required to organize andguide the parade on the day of the event,” said OrganizerRobin Finnacom.This is the second time the event has been held in LexingtonPark and this year the parade was dedicated to the70th anniversary of the commissioning of the Naval Air StationPatuxent River.The parade consisted of over 400 participants and represented43 different groups, 23 of which were first timeparticipants.The parade featured many schools from the St. Mary’sCounty Public School system. “I was thrilled to see [the parade],it just brings that sense of pride and community spiritwe have and it spills [over] into our schools as well,” statedDr. Martirano, Superintendent of schools.Dignitaries, including Delegate John Bohanan (D-29B)also attended the parade.“There were tons and tons of units, and lots of color andnoise with the fire department,” said Bohanan when askedabout the parade.The crowd enjoyed music from the Great Mills Band,Spring Ridge Middle School Rhythm Club and many culturalperformances as well as appearances from The NewtownePlayers.Lexington Park has shown many new improvementsand is now boasting new retail and dining developments.“I just think it was a testament to what represents community,coming out and celebrating on such a beautiful day andtaking pride in the community and the resources we have[here],” Martirano said.“Pride in the Park” entertained hundreds of residentsall lining up around the parade route. “The parade createsyet another fun-filled eventfor residents and visitors toenjoy in Lexington Park. Itprovides a way for churchcongregations, local schoolchildren, business ownersand institutions like MedStarSt. Mary's, the library, Sheriff'sOffice and first respondersto join together to demonstratethe pride they have inthemselves and in this community,”said Finnacom.Whether there is a paradeor not, the celebrationof Lexington Park trulyrepresents how residents ofthe county feel about theirneighborhood.news@countytimes.netPhotos by Alex TheriotThe Lexington Park Fire Department helps celebrate the town.Annual Mother’s DayNursery Stock AuctionSaturday, May 11th - 4 p.m.Chesapeake Auction HouseSt. Leonard, MD 20685 • 410-586-1161 • chesapeakeauctionhouse.com

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The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 10Small Business WeekCelebratingMay 5-11, 2013National Hospital WeekA hospital is more than a place wherepeople go to heal, it is a part of thecommunity that fosters health andrepresents hope. From providingtreatment and comfort to the sick, towelcoming new life into the world,hospitals are central to a healthy andoptimistic community.MedStarStMarys.orgPhoto By Alex PanosThe county commissioners recognized small business week during their meeting on Tuesday.Professionals AreDownshifting CareersClimbing the corporate ladder takestime, devotion and ambition. After reachingthe top, some professionals chooseto change directions in a phenomenoncalled "downshifting."A 2009 publication from the AARPPublic Policy Institute noted that manyolder workers, as they approach retirementage, are looking to trade in a higherpaying,demanding job for one with moreflexibility, less responsibility and lowerpay. A study by the University of Michiganfor the National Institute on Aging'sHealth and Retirement Study found 28.8percent of males and 24.3 percent of femalesages 51 to 55 changed careers afterage 50.In the current economy, this downshiftingor career reassessment can bedifficult to come by. That's because thereare many other job seekers who are interestedin any position they can get and willbe vying for the lower-paying jobs thatsome downshifters may also be seeking.In addition, some firms won't considerapplicants whom they deem overqualified.Some human resources departmentsand recruiters simply overlook highqualifiedapplicants because they mayassume the skill level also comes with aneed for a high salary – even if this is notthe case.There are others who are willing totake the gamble on a well-qualified applicant.They realize that this opportunitymay not come again if the marketrebounds.Those who are looking to downshiftmay have to change the ways they marketthemselves. It may not entail listingyour most notable achievements on yourresume, but rather selling yourself a littleshort. Here are some tips you can employif you're looking to scale back your joband responsibilities.• Apply at smaller companies thatmay not have the staff or resources to promotefrom within just yet. There's a goodchance your experience and leadershipabilities will be prized in such a company.• Play up your assets, not the positionsyou have held, on resumes.• Be honest in your cover letter, lettinghiring managers know you are seriousabout taking a step back in rank.• Consider freelancing or consultingif you're having trouble finding a fulltimegig. Freelancing lets you set yourown hours and pace.• Find out if you can downshift inyour current company. Some employerswill be anxious to keep a good worker andsee the benefit in paying a lower salary.Not everyone is interested in movingup the corporate ladder. Certain individualsare looking to downsize their jobs togain more flexibility for family, hobbiesand other pursuits.metrocreativeconnection.com

11 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesA GAtherinG PlAceMaryland InsuranceAdministration AnnouncesConsumer Information OpportunitiesThe Maryland Insurance Administration(MIA), a state regulatory agency,offers a variety of consumer materials onall types of insurance products from annuitiesto title insurance and health, autoand homeowners insurance. Trained staffwill be available to answer consumerquestions at the following three locationsin May:• Monday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. at St. Mary’s County Library – LexingtonPark Branch, 21677 FDR Boulevardin Lexington Park.• Tuesday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to4 p.m. at St. Mary’s County Library –Leonardtown Branch, 23250 HollywoodRoad in Leonardtown.• Wednesday, May 15, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s County Library –Charlotte Hall Branch, 37600 New MarketRoad in Charlotte Hall.“A key aspect of the Maryland InsuranceAdministration’s mission involveseducating the citizens of our state aboutthe choices available to them as consumersof insurance products,” says ThereseM. Goldsmith, Maryland Insurance Commissioner.“The more informed you are,the better equipped you are to make purchasingdecisions that are right for you.”Did you know?Although the recession that began in 2008 has had a devastating financial impact onpeople from all walks of life, there may have been some positive side effects to come fromthe downturn, which taught many people how to survive in the face of decreased cash flowand limited jobs. According to a report from the American Bankers Association, creditcard customers are now more responsible than they have been in more than 10 years. Theassociation found that delinquencies on credit cards issued by banks have dropped considerably– to the lowest level since 2001. Delinquent bank account numbers are now hoveringat 2.93 percent of all bankcard accounts, which is much lower than the 15-year average of3.91 percent. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York identified similar findings and alsodiscovered that credit inquires also fell for the second quarter in a row in 2012. While thisnews about credit cards would seem positive, and perhaps indicative of an upswing in theeconomy, responsibility with regard to other forms of credit have not rebounded in the sameway. People are still defaulting on personal loans, auto loans and even mortgages.The full schedule of agency outreachactivities and consumer materialsare available on the MIA website,www.mdinsurance.state.md.us, as wellas by request and at various communityevents.The Maryland Insurance Administration(MIA), founded as the MarylandInsurance Division in 1872, isan independent state agency locatedin downtown Baltimore. This agencyregulates Maryland’s $28 billion insuranceindustry and makes certain thatinsurance companies, health plans andproducers (agents and brokers) complywith Maryland insurance law. 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Spotlight OnThe County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 12CSM Gives Annual ReportBy Alex PanosStaff WriterCollege of Southern Maryland (CSM) experienced nearlya 2 percent increase in enrollment during fiscal year 2012,with 27,113 enrolled, CSM President Brad Gottfried informedthe county commissioners Tuesday morning.Austin J. Slater, Jr., chair of CSM’s Board of Trustees,added the county sees $2.80 for every $1 invested in the college,due to citizens’ higher salaries and avoided social costs.Slater noted, students who graduate college see an averagerate of return of 15.2 percent in wage increases.Many students end up having to drop out of college becausethey cannot afford it, and attending CSM for the firsttwo years can help make receiving a college degree more affordable,said Gottfried.“Debt is becoming a national problem,” Gottfried said,noting the average student debt in Maryland is $35,000.CSM aims to have every student earn some type of credential,Gottfried continued, so even if someone is unable tomake it through four years of schooling, they will still havesomething to show for what they did accomplish.He added, one of, if not the most important goal the collegehas set is to make education accessible for everyone.According to CSM’s presentation to the board, 56 percentof students are full-time first year students, and 66 percentare recent high school graduates.“These are amazing figures,” Gottfried said.In order to accommodate a wider range of communitymembers, CSM has made an effort to step up its onlineservices.There is a 16,812 enrollment in credit online classes, an18.5 percent increase from last year, are enrolled in onlinecourses – Gottfried noted CSM’s online program is biggerthan all other community colleges except Prince George’s andMontgomery counties.The online course offers 15 full academic programs, usinga number of online videos, presentations, materials anddiscussion forums.The courses are interactive, and do not require studentsto be logged on at the same time to have discussions.The college is focused on continuing to be a drivingforce for education to military veterans; it is currently thethird largest education provider for vets, servicing 879 formermembers of the service.Gottfried said CSM will try to reach out more to middleschool students in order to help spark interest in education ata younger age, while helping students get on track for theirdesired career paths.He has had discussions with Michael Martirano, superintendentof schools, about building a middle college so studentscan earn an associate’s degree while they are still inhigh school.However, taxpayer funding could hold up the project.Parents may be unable or unwilling to pay the extramoney for the center, Commissioner Dan Morris said, andthere is already a significant amount of monetary resourcesgoing into the school system.Additionally, Commissioner Cynthia Jones said thereneeds to be “standards of expectations” in high school mathematics– students should be required to pass each level ofmath before being offered college math courses.Skipping steps and taking higher math at CSM could ultimatelydo the kids a disservice, she explained.Commissioner Larry Jarboe said he is looking forwardto the new location in Hughesville, noting it is in an ideal locationfor all students.alexpanos@countytimes.netSpring Ridge Renovation to Cost $18 MillionBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterSchools Superintendent Michael Martiranotold the Board of Education Wednesdaythat the renovation of Spring Ridge MiddleSchool, damaged in a late night fire April 25,would cost about $18 million after initial costestimates.The restoration of the school’s nine uninhabitableclassrooms most heavily damagedby fire as well as repairs to other smokedamaged areas will be covered by insuranceand should begin in late June, Martirano said.Repairs should be finished by the beginningof next school year.The schools chief said the building issafe for now but impressed upon board membershow important it was to refit the agingschool; faulty electrical wiring caused the firein one of the classroom’s heating and air conditioningsystem.“These systems are failing,” Martiranosaid. “I can’t predict when another systemwill fail.”Deputy Superintendent Brad Clementstold elected leaders that the main componentof the renovation would be the heating and airconditioning system as well as modernizingother parts of the school.The dates for starting and completingthe renovation could take one of two tracksdepending on the level of funding authorized.That means the renovation work couldbegin either in April or July of 2014 and becompleted either by December of 2015 or Augustof 2016, he said.The contract for the architectural andEducation: Full-time Military Position for the 2013-2104 school yearin a Military Academy - Seeking a Battalion Director – Position’sprimary function at the school is to lead the students in the MilitaryProgram. The Battalion Director conducts Military Drill classes,manages discipline, school uniforms and military protocol on a dailybasis.The Candidate shall have military experience/background andexperience working with children. Experience as an instructor and/or in a school environment is a plus. Closing Date: May 30, 2013.Please send resume and cover letter to:Leonard Hall Junior Naval AcademyC/o Suzanne C. Wisnieski41740 Baldridge StreetLeonardtown, MD 20650OrEmail to: Suzanne.wisnieski@lhjna.comOrFax to: 301-475-8518engineering services would be available forapproval by the Board of Education by thenext meeting May 23.The board will be able to review theproposed specifications of the school renovationsthis summer, Clements said.The board voted unanimously to approve$250,000 for planning and engineeringof the project and state and county leaderswho attended said they would throw theirsupport behind the project.They also supported accelerating theproject in the school systems capital constructionplan by several years.“I will be satisfied when I know we’veaccelerated this process as much as possible,”Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist. 29) said.Board of County Commissioner PresidentFrancis “Jack” Russell said the choicewas clear.“This is a no-brainer, we’ll get thisdone,” Russell said.Just one day prior Russell said at theregular county commissioner meeting thatback in 2009 the state denied the county theextra bonding authority to pay for severalconstruction projects. One of them was therenovation for Spring Ridge Middle School.The commissioners had asked for $25million in bonding authority but were deniedit back in 2010.The current capital budget only budgets$500,000 in 2018 for the beginning of theproject and $5 million in 2019 and the balancethe balance of $10.6 million was notbudgeted as it was in out years.The initial cost was set at $16.1 millionaccording to county budget documents.Commissioner Dan Morris said thatcommissioners would discuss the renovationat their next work session May 13.“It’s probably wiser to use some of thebond authority we were granted this year,”Morris said, referring to $30 million in authoritygranted by the state. “It would strapus if we put all our reserves into one project.”School board member Mary Washingtonsaid Spring Ridge was long overdue forthe kind of renovation other schools had recentlyreceived.“It’s unfortunate it took this [the fire] tous get us where we need to be,” Washingtonsaid. “We need to give this school equity withothers we have renovated.”guyleonard@countytimes.netCSM ‘Code Green’ SummerProgram Begins May 20Memorial Day, Independence Day Closings AnnouncedThe College of Southern Maryland will implement its “Code Green” program duringthe summer as part of its energy savings initiatives. From May 20 through July 26, excludingJuly 5, CSM will close most buildings on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. The early closings will not affectCSM’s St. Charles Children’s Learning Center, Kids’ and Teen College programs or the WaldorfCenter. Public Safety and Preparedness personnel will also remain on campus.Employees will work longer days the rest of the week to compensate for the early closingon Fridays.CSM will close all campuses for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, May 25-27, and willclose all campuses for the Independence Day holiday July 4.Classes for the Summer I session are May 20 through July 9 and classes for Summer IIsession are July 10 through Aug. 23.Access to online services, including registration, is available at www.csmd.edu andthrough my.CSMD services.

13 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterSpotlight OnMore Temp ClassesSet For TwoElementary SchoolsBoth Evergreen and Leonardtown elementaryschools will be getting one newrelocatable class room after the Board of Educationvoted to approve about $300,000 inexpenditures to purchase and modify themfor use.Larry Hartwick, supervisor of designand construction for public schools, saidboth temporary classrooms would cost alittle over $240,000 with another $60,000needed for extending a wooden boardwalkfrom Leonardtown Elementary to one temporaryunit and extending utilities to bothunits.“Both of these schools have studentpopulations significantly higher than thestate rated capacity,” Hartwick said.Both schools have about 760 students.With the addition of the new classroomsthe total for temporary units at eachschool will be six, Hartwick said.When the new elementary school inLeonardtown opens both Leonardtownand Evergreen elementary schools shouldexperience some capacity relief, school officialssaid, but temporary classes will stillbe necessary.guyleonard@countytimes.netGood career pathsfor recent gradsIt has been a stressful couple of yearsfor college students. An unstable economyhas led many students to second-guess theirinvestments in higher education, and fearsregarding employment prospects after graduationare common among today's students.Graduates who majored in fields ofstudy that are more recession-proof thanothers could have decided advantages overstudents who went with other majors. Knowingwhich careers are still going strong andwhich have stalled can help college studentswith goals of finding a career with growthpotential.* Financial analysts and managers:Many forecasts indicate jobs in finance willcontinue to remain strong with high growth.Despite financial ups and downs, people stillneed to be educated on how and where tospend their money. Students with degrees infinance and marketing may have advantagesover others.* Engineers: Engineers apply the principlesof science and mathematics to developeconomical solutions to technical problems.Their work is the link between scientificdiscoveries and the commercial applicationsthat meet societal and consumer needs.Many different fields require engineers,from mechanical and civil industries to electricaland chemical industries. Engineeringremains a strong course of study with manydifferent subsets for specialization.* Networking/systems administration:With the world revolving around computers,jobs in the systems administration field remainviable. Keep in mind that there is alsoa wide array of competition in these careers,but the ability to make high salaries is whatdrives many to pursue careers in networkingand computer systems administration.* Accounting: Similar to other financialcareers, accounting jobs remain stabledespite the uncertain economy. Where thereis money to be spent, individuals and businesseswill require the services of accountantsto keep all of their accounts in check.Entry-level accountants can receive in-housepromotions and become finance executives.* Nursing/medical careers: Jobs inhealthcare continue to be strong as well.An aging population keeps nurses, doctors,aides and medical-supply companies in business.There are many different nursing specializations,making nursing an attractivecareer choice.* Software design and development:Keeping today's digital world running requiresa staff of people constantly updatingand creating new software. From games tobusiness applications to all of those entertainingapps downloaded each day, softwaredesigners pave the way for computerinnovation.* Salespeople: Sales is one of the oldestand longest-running types of occupationsavailable. Every industry needs qualitysales professionals to meet with the publicand drive interest in products and services.There are sales positions in just about everyindustry.* Educators: The Millenial generationis just as large as the Baby Boom generation,and children will continue to fill up classroomsacross the world. It is estimated threemillion more teachers are needed by 2015 tofill openings in the United States alone. Also,initiatives to require Pre-K classes could increasethe number of education jobs evenfurther.* Computer information security: Theneed to protect personal information fromthose who want to exploit it continues togrow. 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The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 14Great Mills High SchoolProfileFast FactsPrincipal: Jake HeibelAssistant Principals: Chris Carden,Connie Garvin, Daniel Hart, ContinaQuick-McQueen, Marian SteinbachMascot: The HornetsOver 250,000Southern Marylanderscan’t be wrong!Your Online Community forCharles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s CountiesNew to the area? Lifelong resident?• Stay abreast of local happenings• Check our highly popular classifieds• Speak your mind in the forums• Enter our contests andwin terrific prizesStop by and see whatSouthern Maryland Onlinehas to offer!www.somd.com

15 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesGreat Mills High School – A Tradition of ServiceGreat Mills High School has a long andnotable tradition of service to a socially diversestudent population. The school openedits doors in 1929 to serve a rural agriculturalcommunity and has withstood the test oftime to emerge as the rich, diverse and vibrantlearning community that is enjoyedtoday. Great Mills is home to a Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Academy. The STEM Academyoffers unique courses in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics to givestudents extraordinary knowledge andskills, as well as career exploration in numerousscience and engineering pathways.The curriculum includes dedicated researchclasses founded upon the application of content,integrated technologies and extensiveproblem-solving experiences. Great Mills isa comprehensive high school offering multiplelevels of classes including AdvancedPlacement and honors classes. In addition toregular classes, Great Mills is a leader in theuse of the online learning program knownas APEX Learning. APEX has providedstudents with an alternative means in findingacademic success in a non-traditionalsetting.The academic mission of the school issupported by the strong emotional and socialcomponent that is fostered in the studentbody. Great Mills has a rich tradition ofservice to the community and volunteerismtowards others. Recently, the annual HornetCulture Day was held where over 200 studentsalong with faculty, alumni, and communitymembers came together to beautifythe school grounds. This sense of pride andloyalty is seen on a regular basis at GreatMills where in many cases there is a longline of family members who attended theschool over the years. The signature sayingat Great Mills is “WE ARE….Great Mills”and very proud of it! This is evident by thecommitment, dedication, and loyalty of thestudents, teachers, parents, and communitymembers who make up the identity of theschool today.Upcoming Events include: Graduationon May 30 at SMCM 6 p.m.Call Our Sales TeamToday to Advertise on OurNeighborhood School PageFeaturing a DifferentLocal School Each Week.301-373-4125Or email cindijordan@countytimes.netfor more information.www.countytimes.somd.com

Crime &PunishmentThe County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 16Man Charged In Robbery,AssaultBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterSt. Mary’s County deputies have arrested andcharged a Lexington Park man with beating and robbinghis roommate, apparently over a homosexual advance. BenjaminAccording to charging documents filed in county District Court by Dep.Trevor Teague the incident occurred May 5 at about 10:30 p.m. when KevinD. Benjamin allegedly assaulted Jarrett Johnson after Johnson offered to performa homosexual act on Benjamin while both were watching homosexualpornography.Benjamin became angered according to charging documents, and used apiece of ligature to tie Johnson up after Benjamin had stripped all his clothingoff.The victim them alleged to police that Benjamin punched and slappedJohnson while his hands were tied behind his back.While the victim was still bound and nude, charging documents alleged,Benjamin forced him to crawl to his bedroom in their shared home and him$60 in cash; the victim alleged Benjamin threatened to kill him if he did notcomply.Johnson said he complied because he feared further assault.Detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations found Benjaminlater at the Galatea Street address and transported him to the sheriff’s officefor interrogation. They later interviewed him and he admitted that he tiedJohnson up and assaulted him. He also admitted to forcing the victim to handover money, according to charging documents.Benjamin faces charges of second-degree assault and robbery.guyleonard@countytimes.netPhilip H. Dorsey IIIAttorney at LawState Police toCollect Unwanted GunsBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterThe troopers at the Leonardtown MarylandState Police barrack will be availableto take back any unwanted handguns, rifles,shotguns or air guns on May 11 as part ofa statewide program instituted by AttorneyGeneral Doug Gansler.Anyone who brings in a firearm can doso without giving any identification with noquestions asked, according to the MarylandState Police.Troopers require that anyone bringinga firearm to the barracks should leave it intheir car and come into the barracks to tellthe duty officer of their intentions.Bushwood Man Chargedwith Sex with MinorBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterThe duty officer will then provide an escortback to the vehicle and give instructionon how to handle the weapon.Residents who wish to turn in a weaponare advised not to enter the barracks with thefirearm.Gun turn in hours are from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.The Leonardtown barracks is just one ofseveral around the state taking part in the gunturn in program, the state police barracks inPrince Frederick is also participating.For more information on the programvisit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.state.md.us/gun_turn_in.html.guyleonard@countytimes.netSt. Mary’s detectives have arrested a Bushwood man for allegedlyhaving sex with an underage girl.William Lee Quade, 28, was arrested and charged with a third-degreesex offense for allegedly having intercourse with a 14-year-old girl.Police said the victim in the case admitted to the contact withQuade after they interviewed her; Quade was identified as a close friend Quadeof the family.Charging papers filed in county District Court shielded the name of the victim from thepublic but police alleged that the act took place somewhere in Loveville.Quade was initially held in the county detention center on a $10,000 bond but has sincebeen released on bail according to court records.- SERIOUS ACCIDENT, INJURY -• Personal Injury• Wrongful Death• Auto/Truck Crashes• Pharmacy & Drug Injuries• Workers’ Compensation• Medical MalpracticeLEONARDTOWN: 301-475-5000TOLL FREE: 1-800-660-3493EMAIL: phild@dorseylaw.netguyleonard@countytimes.netState Trooper Involved inMotor Vehicle CrashOn May 6 at approximately 6:14 a.m. a Maryland State Police patrol vehiclewas traveling northbound on Rt. 235 approaching Rt. 489 in Lexington Park. Thetrooper was responding to an emergency call for service and the patrol vehiclehad audible and visual emergency equipment activated. Several vehicles yielded tothe patrol vehicle and moved from the travel portion of the roadway. One vehicleremained in the travel portion of the roadway at the intersection of Rt. 235 at Rt.489. As the trooper proceeded around the stopped vehicle, the vehicle made a leftturn into the path of the patrol vehicle. The vehicles collided in the intersectionand subsequently left the roadway before coming to rest. The operators from eachvehicle sustained non life-threatening injuries and neither vehicle was transportingpassengers. The investigation is continuing.www.dorseylaw.net

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To The EditorThe County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 18Detention Center WoesOur St. Mary’s County Commissionersfailing to expand the DetentionCenter has now opened up the Countyto legitimate lawsuits based on the crueltreatment of prisoners because of theovercrowding. Before this the DetentionCenter was just a problem being workedon, but now it is an official decision tokeep our citizen prisoner inmates in thatovercrowded and thereby unhealthy conditioninside the Detention Center.It is not just the inmates as it is alsothe staff and Correction Officers who aregetting the nasty results of this decisionnot to enlarge the Detention Center toa larger capacity size which would accommodatethat real and known need,because such overcrowding of humanbeings increases the spread of many diseases,and it increases the stress and thehostilities between the staff and the inmateswhich is naturally expected whenpeople are overcrowded into a confinedspace as in the Detention Center.Postponing the expansion of theDetention Center for years and years andyears can be excused, but now to decidethat maintaining it as a substandard andinsufficient facility is a dereliction ofduty, with the only recourse being forthose who have to live or work underthat wretched decision will be to sue theCounty for wrongful damages which arehereby officially and negligently beinginflicted by those in authority.“If You Don’t Want to beFingerprinted, Don’tExpect to Own a Gun”In response to Mr. Julien’s letterin your April 25th edition, I would liketo remind him of an old adage that, “Itis better to keep your mouth shut andlet people think you are ignorant thanto open it and prove it.” I think to putit in writing is even more so.My husband has served in themilitary, as well as spending time as apolice officer and is also a gun owner.He is definitely in favor of the newgun law and he is certainly not stupidjust because he does not agree withMr. Julien.From elementary school throughoutlife, we learn that most rules arethere because some people don’t knowwhat is right or wrong, or simplychoose not to do what is right.The people that would choose to doright usually are not too upset by thelaws.It is frightening to think that beforereading his letter, the majorityof the people were just worriedabout guns being in the hands of criminalsor those with mental disorders.Now, since Mr. Julien has informed usthat the majority of gun owners willnot abide by this new law, we willhave to be concerned with these socalledlaw abiding citizens that are nolonger law abiding.J.P. CusickHollywood, Md.I would also like to suggest to Mr.Julien that perhaps he is talking tothe wrong gun owners. I havetalked to a few gun owners myself,and they seen perfectly willing to befingerprinted and have limited numberof rounds to be held in a clip. Andsince Mr. Julien (I am sure he considershim self an experienced shooter)informs us that a clip can be reloadedby an experienced shooter in a matterof seconds, this should not bother himat all.As far as fingerprinting goes,quite a few jobs now require anapplicantto be fingerprinted. If you don’twant to be fingerprinted, don’t applyfor the job. Likewise, if you don’twant to be fingerprinted, don’t expectto own a gun. If you are a law-abidingcitizen with nothing to hide, this requirementto be fingerprinted shouldnot bother you in the least.I would like Mr. Julien to re-readhis letter and then he might changehis mind about who is stupid,since from his letter, he evidentlythinks he is an authority of who andwhat is stupid.Norma BradburyMechanicsville, Md.Preserving What Works: The Perksof Employer-Provided CoverageBy Janet TrautweinFederal officials recently made somediscouraging predictions about the futureof American health care.The non-partisan CongressionalBudget Office forecast that seven millionAmericans will lose or drop their employer-providedhealth insurance by 2022.Families across the country used to gettingcoverage through work will soon have tofind and pay for it on their own.That’s not a future we should welcome.The employer-based system has reliablyand effectively delivered quality healthcoverage to generations of Americans. Asa nation, we need to work to preserve it.Today, nearly 60 percent of Americanshave health coverage through their employers.Under the current system, a companymay purchase a group insurance policy andoffer coverage to all eligible employees.The average employer contributes about82 percent of each employee’s monthlypremium. For family policies, the averageemployer contribution is about 72 percent.It’s no wonder that 63 percent ofAmericans are satisfied with the coveragethey receive through their employeror union, according to a survey conductedlast year.The money an employer spends onhealth insurance is untaxed. So for everydollar an employer spends on insurance,a worker receives a full dollar’s worth ofbenefits.If an employer spent that extra dollaron cash wages, the worker would receiveless than a dollar in benefits, because shewould have to pay tax on that income.Medicare and Social Security taxes alonegrab 15.3 percent of employee wages below$113,700. So a worker can receive a dollarof health benefits -- or less than 85 cents ofcash wages.Further, individuals buying insuranceon their own don’t get the same tax breakas employers. So a person who purchasescoverage on the individual market does sowith after-tax dollars. These people can’tget nearly as much value for their dollar asthose who receive coverage through work.Employer-based plans also provide anextremely comprehensive level of coverage.A survey conducted last year by myorganization, the National Association ofHealth Underwriters, found that employeesreceive emergency-room and hospitalcare under every employer-provided plan.Follow-up care, in-patient rehab, and nursingfacility and hospice care are providedin at least 90 percent of small-group plans.Furthermore, a recent poll by the NationalBusiness Group on Health found thatmore than half of all employees were notconfident that they could purchase the sameor better-quality insurance by themselves.There’s a reason businesses get betterdeals on health insurance. Since companiestypically purchase insurance for anentire group -- not one individual or family-- they have a great deal of negotiating leverageto keep costs down.On the individual market, a personmight be more inclined to purchase insuranceif he or she intends to consume a lotof health care, because the cost of coverageis not subsidized by his or her employer.This dynamic results in an individual marketpool with a disproportionate number ofhigh-risk patients. That raises the cost ofcoverage for everyone.In the employer market, all full-timeworkers are usually covered, whetherthey’re healthy or not. They’re offeredcoverage at a consistent point after they’rehired, and coverage terminates whenthey’re no longer eligible. This distributesrisk more effectively by ensuring that thereis a relatively equal mix of good and badhealth risks.This feature, which hinges on continuityof coverage, is one reason why administrativecosts tend to be lower for employerprovidedplans. A recent paper from theNational Bureau of Economic Researchnotes that the administrative load for employer-basedpolicies “is roughly half thatfor individually purchased policies: 15 to20 percent as opposed to 30 to 40 percent.”Policies can be confusing. Most workersare best served by relying on theircompanies’ human resources staff -- inconjunction with their employers’ healthinsurance brokers -- to find coverage.The Patient Protection and AffordableCare Act is already changing the landscapeof American health care. Lawmakersshould take care to ensure that thosechanges don’t undermine the portions ofour health care system that work well anddeliver immense value for most Americans-- including employer-based healthinsurance.Janet Trautwein is CEO of the NationalAssociation of Health Underwriters.P.O. 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19 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesNewsmakersLocal Clydesdale TeamGoing to the PreaknessBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterA team of Clydesdale draft horses, giantanimals with prodigious strength andweighing nearly a ton each, have made appearancesat the annual Preakness horserace in Baltimore but this time a hitch fromSt. Mary’s County will be making the trip.Wayne Mast and his son Danny willtake the team up to the famous race for anentire week, they said, and preparations arecoming down to the final days.“This will be our first year,” DannyMast said. “We hope they’ll continue to enjoyus.”The Masts found out just a month agothat the famous Budweiser Clydesdaleswould not be able to attend the Preaknessand the organizers reached out to the Chaptico-basedteam.While they were honored, the requestset the clock ticking on getting the 53-foottrailer ready to take half a dozen horses upto the show for the enjoyment of the racingfans.“It usually takes two to three months toget horses ready for the show,” Danny said,noting that horses had to be trained andconditioned to pull as much as a ton of deadweight in teams of two to get in shape.Once they were conditioned to do thatpulling a wagon that weighed more than aton on wheels was more like play than workfor them, which is what they would be pullingat the Preakness.Once there it will take the 10-personriding team four hours to groom the horses,braid their hair, harness them and then hitchthem to their wagon.“We’ll be coming in between races andparading our horses in front of the grandstands,” Danny said.The Masts have been dealing withClydesdales since 2001 and it came about asa personal request from a family member,Wayne Mast said.“We bought one at an Amish auction inPennsylvania for $1,000,” Wayne said. “Mydaughter wanted it.”The horse, who has become known asDoc, will remain on the farm for the restof his life they said as a valued and lovedanimal.As impressive and as powerful as theyare Clydesdales are really gentle giants,Wayne said.You just have to know how to deal withthem and don’t get under hoof.“They’re not aggressive, they’re notmean,” Wayne said. “Just don’t let them stepon you.”guyleonard@countytimes.netPhotos Courtesy of Danny Mast. Suttler Post FarmPlant Your Rootsat Lexington ParkAdult CommunitySpring Home, Lawn & GardenSaturdayMay 18 – 4:00 pmSt. Mary’s County FairgroundsLeonardtown, MDLocally –grown plants & flowersHanging BasketsCombination PlantersNew Farm & Garden ToolsNew Outdoor FurnitureOpeningsAvailable!For complete listings, pictures and more information go to:www.FarrellAuctionService.comPlan to attend our last Grocery Auction of the seasonJune 1 - 5:30 pm – St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds(Please use the South Gate entrance – just past Fast Stop)

The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 20STORYO’Donnell Will Stay His CourseArchived PhotoBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterDel. Anthony J. O’Donnell says he will continue touphold Republican Party principles in the wake of a votein the GOP House Caucus that resulted in his ouster asminority leader more than a week ago.The vote was reportedly very close among GOP delegatesbut Anne Arundel Del. Nicholas R. Kipke was chosento be the new minority leader. Harford County Del.Kathy Szeliga also replaced Del. Jeannie Haddaway-Riccioas minority whip in the Maryland State House.Being out of the leadership position means he cannow focus more closely on his own goals both politicaland personal and be more free in how he expresses hispositions in the legislature, O’Donnell said.As minority leader for six years, he had to work toaccommodate many divergent points of view.But much of what he does will remain the same, hesaid.“I will continue to vigorously represent the citizens ofCalvert and St. Mary’s counties at a high level,” O’Donnellsaid.A continuing focus on fiscal prudence and protectingpersonal freedom would be at the core of his agenda, hesaid.“From that perspective nothing will change,”O’Donnell said.He made no comment on why the vote came to ousthim from his longtime leadership position but he said itwas expected.“It was not a surprise,we knew it was going to beclose,” O’Donnell said.O’Donnell’s tenureas House Minority Leaderwas marked by some successesand high-profilelosses.During his leadershipRepublicans actuallygained six seats in theHouse of Delegates duringthe 2010 election at timewhen former Gov. RobertEhrlich lost his reelectionbid to Gov. MartinO’Malley by 15 percentagepoints.Despite O’Donnell’sefforts at party unity andstrong opposition to tax increasesand sweeping guncontrol his party still wentto defeat.Political observerssaid that the change inleadership was likely moreabout weariness with theparty’s lack of successthan having a problem withO’Donnell personally.“It’s an act of frustration,”said Todd Eberly,professor of political scienceat St. Mary’s Collegeof Maryland.The problem for MarylandRepublicans, though,is that there numbers areso few in the House andthe Senate that dominantDemocrats don’t need tocompromise with them no“That completely freeshim up to run against[Sen. Roy] Dyson.If he doesn’t do it now Idon’t know when he would.”— Prof. Todd Eberlymatter what leadership changes the GOP makes.“You almost have to say ‘Who cares who their leaderis?” Eberly said. “If they don’t change their messagethey’re screwed.”Eberly said Republican intransigence on laws like theDream Act and same sex marriage put them at odds withan increasingly liberal Maryland.And while much of rural Maryland supported Republicans,especially when it comes to their staunch oppositionto gun control, it doesn’t follow them in urban areas.In essence, the state GOP is becoming the party of“no,” he said.“They don’t offer any credible alternatives,” Eberlysaid. “Republicans basically need one cohesive messagethat completely backs off social issues.“It’s always what they’re against.”By constantly being in the opposition, he said, Republicanshave been forced to constantly react to Democratpolitical offensives.“If all you’re doing is reacting you’re not buildingyour numbers.”Increasing their numbers in the senate, where theycould actually use the filibuster if they had 19 votes to holdopen debate, is where Republicans should double their efforts,Eberly said.O’Donnell’s release from the minority leader allowshim to run for the Senate, he said.“That completely frees him up to run against [Sen.Roy] Dyson,” Eberly said. “If he doesn’t do it now I don’tknow when he would.”Eberly said that Dyson’s narrow victory in the lastelection made him vulnerable in an increasingly RepublicanSt. Mary’s despite being a conservative Democrat.O’Donnell seemed to put little stock in that option.“Any plans along those lines are speculative at best,”O’Donnell said.Frank McCabe, a member of the Calvert CountyRepublican Central Committee, lamented O’Donnell’souster.“I was obviously very disappointed in the change ofleadership,” McCabe said. “He was always a stalwart indefending common sense fiscal policy.”McCabe said O’Donnell’s aggressive opposition tocertain policies may have soured him to younger delegatesbut he counted the former minority leader’s aggressiveand conservative stances as needful.“The leader of the [House] Republicans has to be abulldog,” McCabe said. “He had to be a fighter, we’re inthe minority.”O’Donnell declined to comment on the future of thenew leadership, only that he would continue to be a loyalGOP member.He noted however, that while the last leadership teamwas from rural areas of the state, the new team was froman urban setting.“I hope and pray we focus on protecting the interestsof rural areas from a very hostile administration.”guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 22Every Steppin’ Out Weekend there’s tonsto do in Leonardtown! Find sales, specials,coupons, giveaways and activities at thesefine participating establishments.Allen’s Homestead/Corncrib StudioBellarus BoutiqueBest Western Plus Hotel Park AvenueBig Larry’s Comic Book CaféBrewing GroundsCafé Des ArtistesCraft Guild ShopCrazy for EweFenwick Street Used Books & MusicFriends of the Leonardtown TheaterThe Front Porch RestaurantFuzzy Farmers MarketThe Good EarthGuenther’s BistroThe Hair CompanyKevin’s Corner KafeLeonardtown Arts CenterLeonardtown GalleriaMaryland Antiques CenterNorth End GalleryOga’s Asian CuisineOld Jail MuseumOlde Town PubOlde Towne StitcheryOpal Fine ArtPatuxent Adventure CenterPort of Leonardtown WineryQuality Street Kitchen and CateringThe Tea RoomTudor HallYellow Door Art StudiosYe Olde Towne CafeFind complete info and downloadmoney-saving coupons atwww.visitstmarysmd.com/steppinoutBy Alex PanosStaff WriterMoms EncouragedTo Step OutMoms are the focus ofSteppin’ Out in Leonardtownthis weekend, as thetown features a fashionflea market and fashionshow on Saturday.The yard sale willkick things off on Saturdaymorning, and consistof designer handbags,clothes, shoes, jewelry andother well known, name branditems.Pampering treatments, such as footsoak tub, will be set up for patrons to tryproducts as they shop, said Carol Picon, oneof the event coordinators.Along with the fashion shopping,Mystic Melissa will be on hand performingpsychic palm readings.“It’s a great opportunity for the ladiesand moms to treat themselves,” Picon said.Kimberly Hoctor, event coordinatorand owner of The Handbag ConsignmentShop, was inspired to bring the “up-scaleyard sale” to St. Mary’s County after seeingthe success it had while visiting friends inSeattle, Washington.After the event had a strong turnoutand Hoctor received positive feedback fromthe debut show last fall, she decided to makeit a semi-annual event – fall and spring.The “fashionista” is a great way forpeople to switch between their summerand winter clothing and accessories, Hoctorsaid.Picon added, along with helping localshops and restaurants, the fashion yard salewill be a great teaser to help the town get“geared up” for the evening’s event, a CharityFashion Show on the Waterfront.Local resident Jackie Buckler, whoworks with seamstresses from Cambodia,will debut her new clothing line onSaturday.She described her line ofclothes as “classic with anedge,” with majority of herline designed for middleagedwomen.“Not a size 10, butnot dead yet,” Bucklersaid describing theclothes, adding the linehas pieces for younger agesas well.The runway will havemultiple models – clients andstaff of The Hair Company – on it atall times, wearing clothing appropriate forall ages – work clothes with some casualitems mixed in.A boutique will remain open for an hourafter the show ends, and feature door prizes.The show is being held May 11 at theLeonardtown Wharf, and will also featurefashions items from Bellarus and Isley boutiques,Liviya of Houston and Today’s Brideformal wear.The Fashion Flea Market will take placeSaturday from 8 a.m. until noon in the parkinglot behind the Best Western Hotel onPark Ave.The VIP cocktail party begins at 6 p.m.and the show starts at 7 p.m. People can purchasetickets to the event at The Hair Companyin Leonardtown or Charlotte Hall.Tickets cost $10, and a portion of proceedswill go to Hospice of St. Mary’s andThe Threaded Leaf Project.Along with the marquee events, otherweekend deals include spa hand and foottreatments from port of Leonardtown Winery,a special Mother’s Day menu at Kevin’sCorner Kafe and “The Blind Side” showingon Friday Film Night at the Dorsey building.Go to visitstmarysmd.com for a full listingof Marvelous Mom’s Weekend events,deals and coupons.alexpanos@countytimes.netCOnGRATuLATiOnS LEOnARDTOwn!Maryland Life Magazine’s 2013 Free State’s Finest Winner for:Finest Historic TownFinest DowntownEditors Pick: Best Shopping Area

23 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesMAY 10 - 12SOMD FASHION FLEAMARKET PRODUCED BY3 CHICKS PROMOTIONSInside and outside at the Best WesternHotel Park Avenue. Over 65 vendorsshowcasing vintage, brand name anddesigner clothing and more.Saturday, 8 AM - Noon.CHARITY FASHION SHOWON THE WATERFRONTTO BENEFIT HOSPICELeonardtown Wharf Park.Liviya clothing and accessory line.Sponsored by The Hair Company.Saturday, 7 – 8 PM.WEEKEND SAMPLER…CRAFT GUILD SHOPGift basket drawing, savings coupons.NORTH END GALLERYComplimentary potted floweringplant to moms.OPAL FINE ARTVintage Hatter’s exhibit.

Sp rts“Ritter Out-GunsStrong Field forFriday Potomac Win”Alvey Collects Second in Street StocksBy Doug WatsonContributing WriterStephens City Va.’s Brad Ritter, thedefending Winchester (VA) speedwayLimited Late Model track champion,was triumphant in last Friday nights 30-lap Potomac/Winchester Limited LateModel challenge event. Ritter, who wasmaking his first Potomac start of the season,netted $1000 for his second-careerPotomac speedway feature win.Ryan Hackett and class rookie JimmyJesmer Jr. shared the front-row for thestart of the event. As the pack raced offturn two, fourth-starting Brad Ritter splitthe cars of Jesmer and Hackett to take thetop-spot as the mob raced down the backstretch.Ritter lead until Jesmer snaredthe race lead from Ritter on lap-9. AsJesmer lead, Ritter was in his tire tracksand would re-take the lead for good onthe 16th-circuit. A lap-28 caution gaveJesmer and the rest of the field one lastshot at Ritter, however, Ritter was not tobe denied and would take the win by fivecar-lengths over Jesmer. “This sure willmake the ride home not seem so long.”Ritter stated in Potomac’s victory lane. “Ihave to thank my car-owner Leo Nicholsfor the chance to drive his car.” Said Ritter.“He kind of took me out of retirementand gave me a shot, and I’m glad to beable to win for him and the whole team.”As the track started to take some rubberdeep in the feature, Ritter had his handsfull holding the top-spot. “Those cautionsthere at the end didn’t help.” Ritterbottom-lined. “My car was getting tightand I had to stab the brakes going intothe corners to get the car to turn, but itall worked out, and here we are.” DerrickQuade finished third, Jonathon DeHavenwas fourth with Dominic DeFino scoringhis career-best Potomac effort takingfifth. Heats for the 28-cars enteredwent to Hackett, Jesmer and DeHavenwith Michael Alderman winning theconsolation.Current Street Stock point leaderDarren Alvey became the first repeatwinner of the season with his win inthe divisions 16-lap event. Alvey tookthe lead on lap-9 and had to fend-offthe challenges of one-time class winnerBarry Williams Sr. over the final 8-lapsto preserve the win. Kyle Nelson camehome third, Eric Johnson was fourthwith Jimmy Randall placing fifth. MikeLatham was the heat winner.Jamie Sutphin was victorious for thefirst time in his career as he was the winnerof the 15-lap Hobby Stock main. Sutphinstarted second and would go on tolead the distance over eventual runner-upBrian Adkins. Point leader Matt Tarboxwas third, John Burch was fourth withGreg Morgan rounding-out the top-five.Burch was the heat winner.Continuing the list of new winners,Billy Hill also became a first-time Potomacwinner with his win in the 12-lapU-Car feature. Ryan Clement lead thefirst 7-laps before Hill slid into the topspoton lap-8. Hill would then lead thedistance to post the break-through win.Clement held on for second, Speed Altonwas third, Erica Bailey fourth with MeganMann rounding out the top-five. Hillwas the heat winner.In the nightcap 20-lap strictly stockfeature Ray Bucci wired the field for hisfirst win of the new season. Bucci tookthe race lead from JJ Silvious on lap-2,and would then have to survive a lateracerush from eventual second placefinisher Buddy Dunagan to post the win.John Hardesty was third, Silvious hungon for fourth with Larry Fuchs completingthe top-five. Heats went to Dunaganand Nabil Guffey.Limited Late Model feature finish1. Brad Ritter 2. Jimmy Jesmer Jr.3. Derrick Quade 4. Jonathon DeHaven5. Dominic DeFino 6. Scott Adams 7.Robbie Emory 8. Tyler Emory 9. RodneyWalls 10. Bubby Tharp 11. RichardHawkins 12. Walt Homberg 13. MikeBennett 14. Keith Walls 15. Jimmy Richards16. Kevin Deremer 17. Ryan Hackett18. Michael Alderman 19. Jacob Burdette20. Mitch Miller 21. Pat Wood 22.Billy Farmer 23. Dave Adams 24. KyleLear DNQ- Race Alton, Andy Anderson,James Carte, Walter CrouchStreet Stock feature finish1. Darren Alvey 2. Barry WilliamsSr. 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Eric Johnson 5.Jimmy Randall 6. Troy Kasiris 7. JohnnyOliver 8. Mike Raleigh 9. Mike Latham10. Ed PopeHobby Stock feature finish1. Jamie Sutphin 2. Brian Adkins 3.Matt Tarbox 4. John Burch 5. Greg Morgan6. Matt Krickbaum 7. Jerry Deason8. Tommy Randall 9. Phil Lang 10. KenSutphin 11. Jonathon Raley (DQ)U-Car feature finish1. Billy Hill 2. Ryan Clement 3.Speed Alton 4. Eric Bailey 5. MeganMann 6. Corey Swaim 7. Cori French 8.DJ Powell 9. Samantha RaleyStrictly Stock feature finish1. Ray Bucci 2. Buddy Dunagan3. John Hardesty 4. JJ Silvious 5. LarryFuchs 6. Nabil Guffey 7. Jimmy Suite 8.Paul Jones 9. Megan Emory 10. JustinMeador 11. John Hardesty Jr. 12. JosephMeador 13. Ed Pope Sr. 14. Josh Blocker15. Joey AbbottThe County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 24Two-Run Lead TurnsBittersweet In 7-2 DefeatAgainst Sugar LandThe Southern Maryland Blue Crabs weredefeated by the Sugar Land Skeeters 7-2 tonightat Regency Furniture Stadium. Despitejumping ahead 2-0 early as starting pitcherIan Marshall threw a no-hitter through three,the Skeeters strung together a late game rally,which the Blue Crabs could not recover from.With the loss the Blue Crabs fall to 6-12, whileSugar Land’s winning streak stretches to ninestraight games and a Atlantic League-best15-2 record.After starting out the game glisteningand retiring nine consecutive batters, pitcherMarshall unraveled in the fourth inning ashe allowed six runs (six earned) on nine hitsand taking the loss for the Blue Crabs in sixinnings of work. Marshall (1-1) struck out aseason-high seven batters in the losing effort.For Sugar Land pitcher Matt Wright earned thewin tonight, lasting six innings, while only allowingtwo runs (two earned) on five hits in histhird win of the season.The night began promising for SouthernMaryland as the Blue Crabs scored backto-backruns in the first and second innings.Shortstop Renny Osuna’s blooper to right field,followed by outfielder Brian Barton’s singleput runners on first and third base in the bottomof the first. Outfielder Cyle Hankerd thencame to the mound, hitting the sacrifice fly,which allowed Osuna to score and put the BlueCrabs up 1-0 after one.The Blue Crabs managed to get runnersin scoring position again in the second inningas second baseman Wladimir Sutil’s singlehelped the team capitalize on a walk to catcherJose Salas and a 2-0 lead. That would be allthe offense the Blue Crabs would be able toproduce however, as a fourth inning, five-runrally gave the Skeeters the lead that SouthernMaryland would be unable to recover from.Hankerd extended his hitting streak to aseason-high five games tonight, going 1-for-4and notching his team-leading 10th RBI of theseason. Salas and Osuna also tallied the BlueCrabs only runs in the game.UP NEXT: The Blue Crabs will remainhome tomorrow amidst a four-game homestand that runs through Thursday, May 9. Lefthandedpitcher Michael Ballard is slated tomake his second start of the season for the BlueCrabs as he squares off with Sugar Land’s lefthandedpitcher Jason Lane in a 7:05 p.m. game.Fans can listen to the Blue Crabs live broadcasttonight by tuning in to www.phoenixintermedia.comwith pre-game beginning at 6:40 p.m.Fans can also follow the Blue Crabs on www.somdbluecrabs.com.Historic Mountain MotorNationals This WeekendThis Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, bea part of MIR history at the largest ever runningof the 34th annual Mountain Motor Nationals.This is the only remaining race in thenation where you can see the fastest MountainMotor Pro Stock and Pro Mods at the samerace on the full 1/4 mile.“The Mountain Motor Nationals is thelongest running Mountain Motor Pro Stockrace in existence,” stated Royce Miller Presidentand Promoter of Maryland InternationalRaceway. “Pro Stock is the NASCAR of dragracing. Pro Stocks and Pro Mods have a longand rich history here and the MIR fans lovefast door-slammers. As a matter of fact thisyear’s Mountain Motor Nationals will be theonly race in the nation that you can see a 16car field of 800ci Mountain Motor Pro Stocksand full fields of the quickest Pro Mods in thecountry at the same event on the 1/4 mile. As afan of drag racing this is one event I personallycan’t wait to see each year.”Heavy hitters such as Bob Bertsch, ToddHoerner, Kevin Bealko, John Deflorian andLester Cooper will be on hand all vying for the2013 Mountain Motor Nationals crown."I have always enjoyed racing at MIR,because of the track and the track personnel,”said Bertsch. “We can always count on thetrack being prepared well. The weather in thespring and fall always produce almost mineshaftconditions.The event is host not only to the MountainMotor Pro Stocks, but also the 1320 ProMod Warriors of the Northeast Outlaw ProMod Association. These are the Pro Mods thatstole the show at last year’s Mountain MotorNationals throwing 5-second runs up on thescoreboard and they are coming back for more!In addition, there will be a $5,000 to winguaranteed bracket race each day for Top ET,along with MIR's full Speed Unlimited ET Serieson Saturday.Admission is only $20 on Friday, $25 onSaturday, you can get a 2-Day pass for $40 andkids 6-11 are just $5 per day.Gates will open on Friday at 3 p.m. andTop ET time trials will start at 4 p.m. witheliminations starting at 7 p.m. There will betwo qualifying sessions on Friday night forPro Stock at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and twoqualifier for Pro Mods at 8 p.m.Gates will open Saturday at 9 a.m. andJ/D time trials will start at 10am, with J/Deliminations at 11:30am. ET time runs willstart at 12:30 p.m. with eliminations at 2:30p.m. Qualifying will resume also on Saturdayfor Pro Stocks and Pro Mods from 12 noon-5p.m. 1st round for Pro Stocks and Pro Modswill start at 5 p.m.MIR will be closed this Sunday for Mother'sDay.For more detailed information on theseevents call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at301-884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com

25 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesSt. Mary’s Department of AgingPrograms and Activities13th Annual Law Enforcement AppreciationDay – Open to the PublicThe St. Mary’s County Department of Aging,TRIAD/S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)Council, and the Board of County Commissionersfor St. Mary’s County will sponsor the 13th Annual LawEnforcement Appreciation Day Ceremony, Tuesday, May14, 2013, 11:30 a.m., at the Southern Maryland HigherEducation Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, MD20619. This event takes place during National Police MemorialWeek and will pay tribute to law officers who havedied in the line of duty as well as honor the “Officer of theYear” selected from each county agency, based on theiroutstanding service to the community. For further information,call 301-475-4200 ext. 1073. A free lunch will beavailable after the ceremony for all those in attendance.Mother’s Day Purse BingoOn Monday, May 13, at 10 a.m., back by special demandis Round 2 of Purse Bingo at the Northern SeniorActivity Center as a special Mother’s Day event. Thesepurses are never used and others have one-time wearonly. Designer purse labels include Tommy Hilfiger®,Etienne Aigner®, Ralph Lauren® and Calvin Klein®.Event bags to choose from include embroidered, beadedand sequened clutches with day bags in shoulder, tote,pouch and backpack varieties. Deadline to sign-up isMay 8, with priority given to those who have not participatedin the Valentine Bingo session. On May 9, anyoneon the standby list who previously participated will beeligible, placed in the order that sign-ups are received.Limited seating is available and seat reservations must bemade with payment of $2. For any questions, call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001.Hearing Loss-Daily EffectsOn Wednesday, May 15, at 9:30 a.m., at the NorthernSenior Activity Center, Dr. Katie Kirleis from the ‘HearingProfessionals’ will explain how hearing is lost andhow a hearing loss affects emotions and overall physicalwell-being. Find out about recent advances in hearing aidtechnology and options for hearing rehabilitation. Freehearing screenings will be available at the conclusionof the presentation. A question and answer session willfollow the presentation. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 tosign up for a hearing test, beginning at 10 a.m.Living Well with Chronic DiseaseThe Loffler Senior Activity Center will be presentinga six week workshop on how to manage your chroniccondition. The class will meet at the center on Tuesdays,May 21 to June 25 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. This is an evidence-basedprogram that was developed by StanfordUniversity to help people with chronic conditions takecharge of their life by developing self-management skills,including dealing with depression and fatigue, pain management,working with their health care provider andmore. If you have a chronic condition and are seriousabout improving the way you feel, this is the workshopfor you. At Loffler, this class will be taught by ShellieGraziano and another lay leader. There is no charge fortaking this class; however, a commitment to regular attendanceis needed for good results. For more information,or to sign up call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.Diabetes Education at LofflerDonna Chapman, a certified Diabetes Educator willgive a presentation on living with diabetes at the LofflerSENIOR LIVINGSenior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. Getsome tips and learn about simple changes you can makein your life that would be helpful in living with this condition.Materials on meal planning and lifestyle basicswill be distributed. To register for this presentation call301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the reception desk atLoffler before Monday, May 13.Free Skin Cancer ScreeningStaff from MD Dermatology will be at the LofflerSenior Activity Center on Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. for a free skin cancer screening. Make an appointmentby calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Walk-insare welcome and will be seen on a space-available basisalthough appointments are preferred.Diabetes AcademyThis presentation, given by Donna Chapman, CertifiedDiabetes Educator and held at the Garvey SeniorActivity Center on Tuesday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. willteach participants successful diabetes self-managementstrategies. Complimentary diabetes education materialswill be provided to all participants. Healthy snacks willalso be served. Advance sign up is required by Friday,May 10. To sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.Reverse Mortgage PresentationYou’ve heard about it on television, in the news, andfrom family and friends, but what exactly is a reversemortgage and what are the benefits and concerns? JoinRobbie Loker, Reverse Mortgage Consultant, at the GarveySenior Activity Center on Tuesday, May 21 at 10:30a.m. as she addresses your questions and concerns in thisrelaxed presentation. To sign up, call 301-475-4200, ext.1050.Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.A Journey Through TimeTheChronicleRover’s MissingBy Linda RenoContributing WriterClementine HowardCraddock, onlychild of Joseph ClementCraddock (1846-1926) and Cora IreneHoward (1861-1919,daughter of LeonardJoseph Howard andSusan Milburn), wasborn in 1897. The familylived at MillstoneLanding.Like so many others, Clementine liveda quiet life and we wouldn’t know muchabout her had it not been for an event thatoccurred in September 1907 when she wasjust nine years old.During that month, the U.S. Navy hadloaned the “Puritan” and the “Oneida”, twoof their older ships, to the naval militia ofthe District of Columbia for training purposes.The ships cruised down the PotomacRiver then northward into the Patuxent andstopped at Millstone Landing. When theyleft there was an additional passenger onboard—Clementine’s dog named “Rover.”Clementine, despondent over the lossof her dog, wrote a letter to Secretary of theNavy, Victor H. Metcalf in which she said:“My Dear Sir--About a month ago one ofour war vessels came into the Patuxent River.The men of some of them came ashore atMillstone Landing where I live, and drilled.The ship’s name was Oneida, and she hasnaval reserves from Washington, D.C.“Mamma said some of them had Puritanon their caps. I am told they took my goodold dog Rover away with them, and he isnow on the boat in Washington. He is a darkred dog, right big and has hardly any teeth. Ihave no brothers and sisters, no one to playwith me, now Rover has been taken. I am 9years old and you don’t know how lonesomeI am. I could drive him with my wagon, dresshim up, or anything. When he got stubbornand would not come with me, I would get astick and make believe it was a gun and hewould follow me. Won’t you please take thetime to find out about my dog? I am so lonesomeI have cried and cried about Rover. Iknow those men would feel sorry if they didtake my dog if they knew how I missed him,my only playmate.“I know you are a great big man, butplease let me know about Rover. Very re-Craddock’s Store at Millstone Landing, Courtesy, St. Clement’s Island Museumspectfully yours, Clementine H. Craddock.”According to the newspaper account“when the letter reached the Secretary ofthe Navy things began to happen. Late thisafternoon a wagon drove up to an expressoffice in Washington and two young menlifted carefully out a neat crate which theycarried inside. The tag on the box bore thename of Miss Clementine Craddock.”Let’s hope good old “Rover” livedmany more years!About 1918 Clementine marriedGeorge Herman Coppage (1900-1948), sonof John Benjamin Coppage (1870-1952)and his first wife, Susan Elizabeth Duke(1861-1931). They had three children, CoraElizabeth (1919-1993) who married EdwardLloyd Bunch; Susan Elizabeth (1921-1921)who died at the age of six months, andGeorge Herman, Jr. (1922-1995). Clementinedied in 1968.

The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 26The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes andreaders. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition.Robert “Bobby”Bartholomew Alvey, 65• High Speed Digital Black/White &Color Copy ServiceCompare our Prices & Time Lineto Our Competitors• Wedding Invitations, Programs andAccessories• Graphic Design• Commercial Offset Printing• Perfect Binding, Hard BackBinding, GBC / Coil Binding,Saddle Stitching• Free In-County Delivery41690 Courthouse DriveLeonardtown, Maryland 20650Phone: 301-475-5531Fax: 301-475-9636email: orders@printingpressinc.comwww.printingpressinc.comHOurS: Mon - Thur 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Robert “Bobby” BartholomewAlvey, 65, ofHollywood, Md., died athome, surrounded by family,on April 29 after a courageousbattle with lungcancer.Born October 22,1947 in Leonardtown, Md., he was theson of the late Leonard BartholomewAlvey and Mary Gertrude (Tippett)Alvey.He served in the United StatesNavy for 20 years, until his retirementin 1984. He then worked at DynCorpuntil his retirement in 1994. He wasa self-taught bass fiddle musician, andenjoyed listening to and playing music,especially bluegrass. He often played atthe Thursday night jam sessions held atthe Office on Aging. He also enjoyedspending time with his grandchildren,especially when he had the opportunityto teach them how to catch crabs.Bobby is survived by the love of hislife, Eleanor Elizabeth (Bowles) Alvey,whom he married on July 5, 1968. Heis also survived by his daughter, MarloJ. McGee (Ronald) of Hollywood, Md.;sons Steven Alvey (Jennifer) of LexingtonPark, Md. and Richard Alvey of Hollywood,Md.; grandchildren, R.J. andCate McGee, Zack, Ben, and Chris Alvey,and Raegan and Tori Alvey; brothersJimmy Alvey of Mechanicsville,Md., Johnny Alvey of Lenoir, N.C., LeeAlvey of Afton, Tenn., Larry Alvey ofMechanicsville, Md., and Wayne Alveyof Hollywood, Md.; and sisters HazelSummers of Midlothian, Va., and LindaSummers of LaPlata, Md. He was predeceasedby his sisters Irene Strickland,Bessie Proffitt, and Helen Stoneman.Family received friends for Bobby’sLife Celebration on Thursday, May2, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at theBrinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 HollywoodRoad, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.A Mass of Christian Burial was celebratedby Father Raymond Schmidt onMay 2 at 11 a.m. at St. John Francis RegisChurch in Hollywood, Md.Serving as pallbearers were R.J.McGee, Roger Alvey, Larry Alvey, Jr.,David Gatton, Corey Wathen, and NicholasCarroll. Honorary pallbearers wereCate McGee, Zack, Ben, and Chris Alvey,and Raegan and Tori Alvey.Memorial contributions may bemade to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. JohnFrancis Regis Church, 43950 St. John’sRoad, Hollywood, MD 20636, or St.John’s Catholic School, 43900 St. John’sRoad, Hollywood, MD 20636.Condolences to the family may bemade at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.ServingSt. Mary's CountySince 1978Free eSTIMATeS / QuICk TurnArOunD• Posters• Flyers• Menus• Raffle & AdmissionTickets• Announcements• Invitations• Composition &Layout• Copy Service• Rubber Stamps• Letterheads• Envelopes• Newsletters• Business Cards• Business Forms• NCR Forms• Envelope Inserting• Certificates• Contracts• Continuous Forms• Booklets• Brochures• Funeral Programs• Bumper Stickers• Magnetic Signs• Laminating• Labels• Bindery• Specialty Work• Color Work• Briefs• EaselsGeorgia Anna Moore, 91Georgia Anna Moore,lovingly known as Georganna,was born on October17, 1922 in Bowling Green,Virginia.. She was the eldestdaughter of the late RichardV. Upshaw and Alice GoldenUpshaw. God in loving andtender compassion called her home on April30 in Leonardtown, Md.Georganna was educated in BowlingGreen, Va. The most important lessonswere received in the home and garden ofher parents. There she gained some amazingtalents. In January 1943, she marriedthe love of her life, James Sylvester Moore.Their marriage endured the test of timegrowing, maturing, and lasting to the day ofher passing.She relocated from Virginia to LexingtonPark in the mid 1940’s. She beganworking at the Patuxent River Naval AirStation in the Laundry and SeamstressQuarters as a Master Seamstress for morethan 35 years until she retired. Her secondcareer was culinary perfectionist. Her mostpopular dishes were sweet potato pie, ricepudding, collard greens or kale and the famousfive-flavor cake. One of her proudestaccomplishments was joining First MissionaryBaptist Church where she proudlybecame the “Mother” of the church until theday of her passing.Georganna was a very caring and lovingwife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntand friend. She loved and cared for herchildren, grandchildren and great-grandsonright up until the day of her passing. Shetook great pride in working for the Lord,First Missionary Baptist was her secondhome, and you would find her ever so lovinglyin its kitchen on many occasions. Shereally enjoyed phone conversations. Shealso passed time by crocheting blankets,doilies and tablecloths that are still displayedin the homes of those she loved.In addition to her parents and husband,she was preceded in death by her brothersTarleton and Richard “Dickey Boy” Upshawof Bowling Green, Va., a sister EvelynUpshaw of Manhatten, N.Y. and three speciallife-long sister-friends, Ana Dyson, JuliaJames and Ida Taylor.Georganna leaves to cherish her memory,her loving son and daughter-in-lawRobert and Judy Moore Sr., three grandchildren,Sabana “Bana” Moore-Barnes(Colbert “Man”), Robert “BJ” Moore Jr.(LaShawn), and James “Jimmy” Moore,one assumed grandson, Marcus Blackwell,one great-grandson, Diontre “D” Barnes;five sisters, Eloise Frye, Bowling Green,Va., Pearl James, Woodord, Va., MargaretJoyner and Dorthy Nivens, New York City,N.Y. and Alice Jackson, Woodbridge, Va.,a special niece Louise “Lou” Fortune, twodear sister-friends Arlonia Thurman andMary Hansley and a host of nieces, nephewsother relatives and friends.The family received friends on May 4from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the first MissionaryBaptist Church Lexington Park. A funeralservice followed at 10:30 a.m. in FirstMissionary Baptist Church Lexington Parkwith Rev. Roderick W. McClanahan officiating.Interment will follow in Mount LawnCemetery Woodford, Va.Virginia “Rae” Thompson, 86Virginia “Rae” Thompson, 86, of St.Mary’s City, Md. passed away April 27 at herhome.She was born March 31, 1927 in Pennsylvaniato the late Ross W. Trego and EdnaL. Morrow Trego.Rae proudly served in the United StatesNaval Reserve Medical Corps as a nurseanesthetist until her honorable discharge in1963. In December of 1963 she married thelate Robert D. “Tommy” Thompson. Theyspent 38 wonderful years together beforehe passed away in 2001. “Rae Rae” andTommy were avid sailors; they enjoyed racing,cruising, and sailing trips ranging fromthe Chesapeake Bay to the Bahamas and toNova Scotia. They also enjoyed camping,traveling across the country and throughoutthe east coast. Rae and Tommy were very devotedto each other. After Tommy’s passing,Rae traveled extensively. She enjoyed travelin Europe, Mexico, the Mediterranean, theCaribbean, Alaska, and Canada. She was anactive member of St. Mary’s County GardenClub as was a certified flower judge and participatedin many events including judgingher beloved daffodils.Rae is survived by her sisters, LindaTrego of Elizabethtown, Pa. and JacquelineTrego-Feeler of Taos, N.M., Rae’s niecesHolly Shaffner of San Diego, Calif. and AmityMacKinnon of Poulsbo, Wash., her greatniece Emily Elizabeth MacKinnon and hergreat nephew John Ross MacKinnon.All services were private for familyonly. Memorial contributions may be madeto the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 HerndonAvenue, Annapolis, Md. 21403.Condolences to the family may be submittedat www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.Paul Chester Rothwell, 79Paul Chester Rothwell,79, of Mechanicsville, Md.died April 29 at the CharlotteHall Veterans Home.Born July 9, 1933 inMiddletown, Ohio, he wasthe son of the late ChesterGeorge Rothwell and MargaretRuth (Rushart) Rothwell.Upon graduating from MiddletownHigh School, Paul joined the Navy. Duringhis 20-year career, he moved to Alameda,CA where he married Iva JeanDunwoody. He served in Korea and inVietnam. He retired from the Navy in1971. After completing his second retirementfrom North American TransformerBusiness, he and Jean moved toLoveville, Md. There he became activein the community, volunteering time atthe Helping Hands Food Bank and at HollywoodUnited Methodist Church.Paul is survived by his children,Patrick Kevin Rothwell (Joanne ) of Hattiesburg,Miss., Paula Mercurio (Greg)of Campbell, Calif., Michael Rothwell(Frances) of Camino, Calif. and PhilipRothwell (Lydia) of Port Hueneme, Calif;seven grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.Family received friends for Paul’sLife Celebration on May 3 from 5 to 8p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home,22955 Hollywood Road in Leonardtown.A funeral service was conducted by Pas-

27 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County Timestor Doug Hayes on May 4 at 11 a.m. at theHollywood United Methodist Church,24422 Mervell Dean Road in Hollywood.Interment was private.Serving as pallbearers will be AlanDean, Bill Elmore, JC Tubbs, Paul Rehder,Harley Cook, and Todd Burr.Condolences to the family me bemade at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.Lily M. Hewlett, 85Lilly M. Hewlett, 85of Ridge, Md., peacefullydeparted this life on April28 at her home in Ridgeand began to embark on ajourney with God that shallgrant her eternal rest, everlastingpeace and tranquility.She was affectionately known asLily-Mae to family and friends and Mae-Mae to her great and great-great grandchildren.Lily Mae was born on March03, 1928 in Scotland to the late Lukeand Martha Barnes (PapPap and Nanny).Lily Mae attended Scotland Elementaryand Jarboesville High School through theSt. Mary’s County public school system.She accepted Christ as her Lord andSavior at an early age and served on theUsher Board at St. Luke’s United MethodistChurch and later at Zion UnitedMethodist Church where she maintainedher membership. In 1947, she married thelate Sidney Hewlett in Scotland and in1970 they built their first and only homein Ridge.Lily Mae became employed with St.Mary’s College in 1950. She retired after34 years of service with St. Mary’s Collegeserving as a food service worker, aresidence hall custodian and her last positionwas the principal housekeeper inTalbot Hall, which then housed the healthcenter.In her spare time, she loved attendingbingo with her daughter Angela Barnes.Her favorite past time was watching herdaytime soap operas, her two favoritegames shows (Wheel of Fortune andJeopardy) and her all-time favorite westerns.She would occasionally go fishingand crabbing with her husband, her twobrothers, Sylvester and Major Barnes andMr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryant. She also enjoyedsharing those experiences with herdaughter and grandchildren.In addition to her parents and husband,she was preceded in death by herbrothers, Talifero Barnes, Major Barnesand Billy Rogers; sister, MaryninaBarnes; niece, Mae Helen Bennett; nephews,Paul Johnson Jr. and William Smith,Jr. (Little William); seven sisters-in lawand seven brothers-in-law and a dearfriend, Ida Taylor.She leaves her memories to be cherishedby her loving daughter, Angela M.Barnes of Great Mills; grandchildren,Joan Barnes, Lolita Barnes and Eric“Randy” Barnes (Tonya), all of LexingtonPark, Odessa Barnes of Charlotte,N.C., Cynthia Roberson (Sidney) ofDameron and Kevin Barnes of LexingtonPark,; 13 great-grandchildren, LaKeisha,Shatoya, LaShonda, NaKristin, Kavina,Tytiana, Sierra, Eric Jr., Lamar, Kaylah,Cameron, Kevoni and Amari-Leigh;five great-great-grandchildren, Braylen,Devonte, Dayanna, Destyni and Taylor.She also leaves her brother and sister,Sylvester Barnes and Parthenia Smith ofScotland; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Barnesof Rocky Mount, N.C., Dorothy Greenof Baltimore and Elsie Hewins of Brunswick,N.Y.; two special friends who werelike sisters to her, Emma Hall and CatherineDove and a host of nieces, nephews,cousins and extended family and closefriends. A Special Thank You to LatorieHarris and Tanita Thompson, for caringfor Lily Mae during her illness.Family united with friends on May 6at 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.at Zion United Methodist Church, 21291Three Notch Road, Lexington Park. Intermentfollowed at St. Luke’s UnitedMethodist Church, 12880 Point LookoutRoad, Scotland. Reverend Kenneth P.Moore officiated.Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic FuneralHome, Mechanicsville, Md.Donald Wayne Ryan, 56Donald Wayne Ryan,56, of Mechanicsville, Md.,passed away peacefully atthe Hospice House of St.Mary’s on April 29. Donaldwas born on August 4,1956 in Louisville, Ky., toRuth Underwood Ryan andthe late Jack Neil Ryan.Donald was preceded in death by hisfather, Jack Neil Ryan; his grandparents;one sister, Barbara Ann Ryan and twobrothers, Jackie Lee Ryan and RobertNeal Ryan.He leaves to cherish his memorieshis mother, Ruth Ryan; three sisters,Jackie Harlow (Shelton), Tammy Coleman(Robert) and Mary Frances Dunning;a special niece and nephew, BrittanyColeman and Joseph Coleman andother aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.Family will unite with friends forvisitation at 10 a.m. until time of serviceat 11 a.m. on May 7 at Briscoe-TonicFuneral Home Chapel, 38576 Brett Wayin Mechanicsville. Interment will be atResurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Md.In lieu of flowers, please send donationsto: Huntington’s Disease Society,502 West Germantown Pike, PlymouthMeeting, Pa. 19462.H. Rodney Hall, 69H. Rodney Hall, 69of Avenue, Md. died May5 at his residence with hiswife of forty nine years athis side.Born April 25, 1944in Avenue, Md., he wasthe son of the late LeonardHall and Virginia (Knott) Hall.Rodney was the owner of H.R. HallConstruction. He retired due to illnessin 2005. During his retirement, he enjoyedfishing and crabbing with many ofhis friends. Rodney and his wife Judy enjoyedlocal travel to see theatre productionsand to visit the casinos.Rodney is survived by his wife Judith(Taylor) Hall; his daughters, TracyHall Delozier (and fiancée James Morgan,Jr.) of Leonardtown, Md., and ValerieHall Copsey (Daniel) of Missouri;sister, Theresa Hall Lacey of Clinton,Md.; and many nieces and nephews. Inaddition to his parents, Rodney was precededin death by his siblings, FrancesDelores Guyer, Agnes Lorraine Farrell,Doris Jean Lawrence, Charles HenryHall, Mary Margaret Cross, James LeonardHall, Harriet Elizabeth Bailey, DelbertRaymond Hall, Florence GwendolaHill, and Virginia Attaway Nelson.Family recieved friends for Rodney’sLife Celebration on May 8 from5 until 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield FuneralHome, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,Md. 20650. Prayers will be recitedby Deacon Ammon Ripple at 7 p.m. Afuneral service will be conducted by Rev.Michael Tietjen on May 9at 10 a.m. in theBrinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Intermentwill follow in Charles MemorialGardens, Leonardtown, Md.Serving as pallbearers were RandyMorgan, Dan Copsey, John Hall, LeonardWathen, Donald Guy and Harry Jones.Memorial contributions may bemade to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.Condolences to the family may bemade at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.Catherine “Kitty” VirginiaSpalding, 87Catherine “Kitty” VirginiaSpalding, 87, of Leonardtown,Md. died May 5 inLeonardtown. Born March22, 1926 in Leonardtown,Md., she was the daughterof the late Richard Frankand Helen Florence JenkinsAlvey.She was the beloved wife of the lateJoseph Howard Spalding, Jr. whom shemarried October 11, 1947 at St. FrancisXavier Catholic Church in Compton,Md. Her family is grateful for the love,kindness, compassion and care providedby her caregiver and friend Mary AgnesStewart, who was with her to the end.Mrs. Spalding was a lifelong residentof St. Mary’s County where she graduatedfrom Margaret Brent High School,class of 1943. She and her husband livedin Hudson, Florida for 8 years beforemoving back to St. Mary’s County.She worked as an accountant at theComptroller’s office at Patuxent RiverNaval Air Station for 27 years and retiredin 1986. She was a member of NARFE.She enjoyed traveling the countrywith her husband in their motor-home,showing classic cars with her husband,dancing, gardening, horseracing andplaying cards. She delighted in her belovedlittle dog “Smokie”.Her children, Kay Christman andher husband, John, of Breton Bay andFrankie Spalding and his wife, Paula, ofFt. Pierce, Florida; one grandson, ShawnFrancis Spalding, of Fresno, Californiaand two great- grandchildren, surviveher. Her sister, Barbara Morgan, ofLeonardtown, Maryland, also survivesher. In addition to her husband, she waspreceded in death by her granddaughter,Kathryn Leigh Christman and by her belovedlittle dog “Smokie”.The family will receive friends forCatherine’s Life Celebration on May 9from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Brinsfield FuneralHome, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,Md. 20650 with prayers recited at7 p.m. by Rev. Brian Sanderfoot, of St.Francis Xavier Catholic Church. A memorialmass will be celebrated at a laterdate.Memorial contributions may bemade to Hospice of St Mary’s, P. O. Box625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650, CedarLane apartments, 22680 Cedar Lane Ct.,Leonardtown, Md. 20650, or the LeonardtownVolunteer Rescue Squad, P. O.Box 299, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.Condolences to the family may bemade at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.Arrangements by the Brinsfield FuneralHome, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.To Place A Memorial,Please Call301-373-4125or send an email toinfo@somdpublishing.net

The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 28CLUES ACROSS1. Selects5. A cutting remark9. Teaspoonful (abbr.)12. Having two units or parts13. Quality perceptible to thesense of taste14. Expression of surprise15. Italian Island16. A coarse cloth with a bright print17. Propose a price18. Sedimentary material19. Tree toad genus20. Passed time agreeably22. Custodians24. 3rd largest city in Zambia25. 18th Hebrew letter (var.)26. Coasted on ice27. Libyan dinar28. Displayed exaggerated emotion31. Andalusian Gypsy dances33. Material34. Article35. Ballplayer Ruth36. 5th largest Greek island39. Hand drum of No. India40. A style of preparing food42. Former ruler of Afghanistan43. AKA Cologne44. Not generally occurring46. Auto47. Print errors49. Interspersed among50. Electrocardiogram51. Churns52. Ice hockey feint53. Drive obliquely, as of a nail54. Dried leaves of the hemp plant55. ArdourCLUES DOWN1. Lyric poems2. Hungarian sheep dog (var. sp.)3. A pad of writing paper4. Lists of candidates5. Base, basket and foot6. Samoan capital7. Mythological bird8. Urban row houses9. Sensationalist journalism10. Carried on the arm tointercept blows11. Estrildid finch genus13. PA 1884016. S.W. English town & cheese21. Runs disconnected23. Mourners28. Old world, new29. Atomic #2530. Sweet potato wind instrument31. Legend32. 3rd tone of the scale33. Russian jeweler Peter Carl35. Capital of Mali36. Extremist sects37. Violent denunciation38. Tooth covering39. Music term for silence40. Smoldering embers41. Writer Jong43. Actor Kristofferson45. Adam and Eve’s 1st home48. Fish eggsLast Week’s Puzzle SolutionsKiddie ernKor

29 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterNAVY NEWSCorpsman Awarded Purple HeartFor Combat WoundsU.S. Navy corpsman, who often deploywith their brothers U.S. Marines, are trainedto save lives in battlefield conditions but sometimesthey get the reputation, no matter howunwarranted, that they don’t get wounded.HM2 Vanzorro Gross, a nine-yearnavy veteran put that myth to rest when waswounded in combat at a Marine air wing basein Afghanistan late last year.Gross, 26, was on his third deploymentwhen sappers infiltrated the base where hewas stationed.What followed was a harrowing nighttimeassault.“I was working the night shift,” Grosstold reporters after he received the PurpleHeart at a ceremony Monday at the PatuxentRiver Naval Air Station clinic where he currentlyserves. “I heard some explosions… wewent outside.”He and some marines responded to thedanger, he said, and as the marines advancedhe followed behind.But as he started to move he saw a figurein the distance wielding an RPG (rocketpropelled grenade) launcher; he fired with theonly weapon he had — a military issue 9mmpistol — at the sapper but just as he did histarget turned toward him and fired.The explosive round hit the vehicle hewas taking cover behind and detonated. Grosssuffered concussion and shrapnel wounds.He even had bones in his foot broken andwhole blown in it, though doctors were able tosave the limb.“We have great doctors in the navy,” hesaid.His fellow marines moved him to a securebunker and other corpsmen stabilizedhim.The firefight lasted about two morehours, he said, with the defending marineskilling all the sappers who had infiltrated thebase.But it was costly. There were eight marineswounded and two killed in the battle.The unit also lost five Harrier AV-8B close airsupport jets.Despite what happened to him Gross isanxious to go back to active duty and an overseasdeployment, perhaps even as an officer inan explosives ordnance disposal unit, he said.Vice Admiral Alton Stocks, commanderof the U.S. Navy Medical Corp, awardedGross his Purple Heart.Though the Purple Heart, won for sustainingwounds as a result of combat action, isclose to the Bronze Star officially, unofficiallyit holds a much higher status.“Most of us in our minds it’s right behindthe Medal of Honor in terms of valor,” Stockssaid.Gross’ father Vanzorro Gross, Sr., saidhe was proud of his son and his service.“I’ve always been proud of him,” he said.“I didn’t want to think about him getting hurtbut I knew there was a possibility.“The only thing I want is for my son to behappy. He’s done good.”guyleonard@countytimes.netPhoto By Frank Marquart

CommunityThe County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 30Adorable Dogs Relieve StressLibrary ItemsSummer reading volunteer applicationsdue May 11Students entering sixth grade andolder can apply to be a summer readingvolunteer. The application is on theteen webpage and is due by May 11.Help available for job seekersA Job Seekers Workshop will beheld at Lexington Park branch on May14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Job seekerscan stop by and get assistance withjob search related issues such as resumesand online applications.Jewelry and Chess sessions offeredBasic bead stringing, kumihimoand micro-macrame will be demonstratedat the Maker Monday sessionat 10 a.m. at Lexington Park branch onMay 13. Those attending will makea pair of earrings. Later that day at 4p.m. the Southern Maryland Chess Assoc.will conduct a practice session ofBlitz or speed chess. Boards and clockswill be provided. On May 20 Makinga Stitch (knitting and crocheting) andMaking Music are scheduled for theMaker Monday sessions.Hundreds of students at St. Mary’s College of Maryland took part in a dog-petting event during exam-week this semester to help relieve stress. On Sunday,April 28, St. Mary’s College student Willow Smith organized the event that included small dogs of Linda Grbben’s rescue, doodledawgs.petfinder.com, as wellas two dogs of Vera McNamara. The event was such a success, Gribben said, that plans are in the works to hold a dog-petting event again next year. “Smiles,laughter and joy were everywhere,” Gribben said.Photos Courtesy of Linda GribberTransportation WeekPrograms provide hands-on funParents can enjoy fun hands-on activitieswith their children at the Read.Learn. Grow. programs scheduledon May 14 at 5 p.m. at Leonardtownbranch and on May 16 at 10:30 a.m. atCharlotte Hall branch.Children ages 3-6 can enjoy a varietyof parachute games at ParachutePlay at Lexington Park branch on May14 at 11 a.m.Making healthy food choices willbe the focus of Now You’re Cookingsessions held for kids ages 8-12 on May14 at Lexington Park branch with twosessions being offered: 3 p.m. to 4:15p.m. and 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.Basics of genealogy offeredAn introductory course to genealogywill be offered at Charlotte Halllibrary on May 15 and at LeonardtownLibrary on May 30 with both programsstarting at 5:30 p.m. The class willcover the basics of where to look forinformation, filling out charts, organizinginformation, using the library databases,and exploring useful websites.Basic computer skills and an emailaccount are necessary. Registration isrequired.Art exhibit is tribute to mothersAn opening reception will be heldon May 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for artistsLee Anne Shontere, her daughterCristal Toribio and granddaughter ZoeToribio. Their artwork is on display atthe Lexington Park Library Art Gallerythe month of May. The exhibit was developedas a tribute to mothers.St. Mary’s county commissioners recognized National Transportation Week on Tuesday.Call For VolunteersAnnmarie Garden isseeking volunteers to helpwith the... Fairy & GnomeHome Festival and Touron Saturday, May 18, 9a.m. to 2 p.m.We need volunteersto help with face painting,crafts, parking, and othermagical activities!Email volunteers@annmariegarden.org orcall 410-326-4640 to signup and/or to get additionalinformation.CAT OFTHE WEEKI am a lover boy. I am so friendly. I come over whenI am called. I like everyone. I enjoy playing withtoys very much. I was born in August of 2012. I amfully vetted and I am looking for a family who willadore me. I am a purr boy. I am just a happy boy.If you would like to adopt me, please fill out an applicationat www.feralcatrescuemd.organd email it to my foster mom at moonandhunt@hotmail.comI'm your man,Cody

31 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesCommunityThe St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League will host their9th annual Animal Fair on Saturday, May 11, at the St. Mary’sCounty Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland from 10 a.m.until 4 p.m. The fair is day for people and their pets to gatherand enjoy exhibits, demonstrations, games, food and familyfun. Pets that are up to date on vaccinations and are on leasheswill be welcomed to enter and enjoy the Animal Fair. A varietyof animal rescue groups will be on hand sharing information onadoptable pets, so those looking for a new pet can participate inmeet and greet events at the Animal Fair.The Animal Fair schedule is as follows:SMAWL Hosts Animal Fairand their owners are encouraged to participate in the All AnimalParade of Pets at noon. Guests and their pets can registeron site at the fair for the Musical Dog Sit and Woof It Downcontests.For more information on the 9th annual Animal Fair, visitwww.smawl.org. This is a rain or shine event. Admission is $5per person, $1 for children age 12 and under, and FREE for pets.All proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League.The 9th annual Animal Fair is proudly sponsored by: AllKinds Veterinary Hospital, Countryside’s Pet Paradise, IndianBridge Kennels & Suites, Judy Fulir RE/MAX 100, PawsitivePassage, PNC Bank, David Smith Consulting, Mattedi Gallery,Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital, The Dorsey LawFirm, Trails End Pet Sitting, VCA St. Mary’s Animal Hospital,Zenetex, LLC, ABC Liquor’s, Checkers Restaurants of Californiaand Lexington Park, Chesapeake Custom Embroidery &Screen Printing, CSC Applied Technologies, LLC, Dang DirtyDog Mobile Pet Spa, Hilltop Signs & Graphics, Law Officesof Kevin J. McDevitt, L.L.C., Little Whiskers Pet Sitting,Origami Owl by Melissa Carnes, Paul & Carol Choporis – InMemory of Gus Choporis, Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Taylor Gas Co.– In Memory of “Boog Taylor” & “Jasper Taylor”, Trophies byDesign, Well Pet Clinic, and many memorials from SMAWLfriends.10 a.m. Fair opensVendor exhibits openRescue group meet and greets openEducational exhibits open10:30 a.m. Musical Dog Sit contestSilent Auction opensSt. Mary’s County SheriffK-9 Demonstration11 a.m. Calvert Search andRescue Demonstration11:30 a.m. Animal Fair King and Queen PageantNoon All Animal Parade of Pets12:30 p.m. Blessing of the PetsHollywood Pony Farm Show1 p.m. Troupe ‘Hip’Notic Belly Dancing Show1:30 p.m. Musical Dog Sit contest4H Horse Show2 p.m. Pet Pageant2:30 p.m. Calvert Search andRescue Demonstration2:45 p.m. Silent Auction closes3:30 p.m. Woof It Down ContestScavenger Hunt Drawing4 p.m. Fair closesThis Mother’s Day, Give MomThe Gift Of Health & SerenityEntries are being sought for the Pet Pageant taking placeat 2:00 p.m. Register for the pageant on site at the fair. All petsEssay ContestThe Americanism Chairman, American Legion AuxiliaryUnit 255, Jackie Fournier, reports that three of theUnit sponsored essay winners won in competition at theSouthern Maryland District level. All three students werefrom Little Flower School in Great Mills, Md. ThomasMichael Annulis, Jr. won first place in Class I – Grades 3and 4; Joel A. Blevins won first place in Class II – Grades5 and 6; and Charles Fechtig won second place in Class III– Grades 7 and 8.Winners were acknowledged at the April SouthernMaryland District Meeting held at Post 274, Lusby, Md.The first place essays were forwarded for further competitionat the state level where Thomas Michael Annulis,Jr’s essay won third place in the American Legion AuxiliaryDepartment of Maryland. This year’s essay title was“What Freedom Do I Enjoy the Most?”.Teas &Herbsin Bulk &PackageDoctorReferralsWelcomedExperienced Herbalist ~ Holistic NutritionistMassage Therapist (Michelle Lea Massage)$5 OFFAny PuRcHASEOF $35 OR MOREWiTH THiS cOuPOn. nOT vAliD WiTH OTHER OFFERSOR PRiOR PuRcHASES. OFFER ExPiRES 5-31-13.www.GramasCupboard.com20845 Callaway Village Way • Callaway, MD • (240) 237-8309HElPinG THE WORlD,OnE MASSAGE AT A TiME.Open 7 Days A Week By Appointment OnlySwedish • Sports Massage • Maternity (pre/post) MassageHot Stone • Focused Work • Herbalism, Reiki & General RelaxationFREEHOliSTicnuTRiTiOnAlcOnSulTATiOnWiTH THiS cOuPOn. nOT vAliD WiTH OTHER OFFERSOR PRiOR PuRcHASES. OFFER ExPiRES 5-31-13.MD State Licensed & Board Certified,Locally Owned & OperatedAffordable,Gentle ReliefFrom The PainCaused By Injuries,Sports, Accidents& AgeCALL TODAY!44141 Airport View Dr.Hollywood, MD20845 Callaway Village WayCallaway, MD301-475-2200 x100www.LeaMassageTherapy.comFREEiniTiAl inSuRAncEcOnSulTATiOnWe help you with insurance reimbursement forcar accidents & workers’ compensationWiTH THiS cOuPOn. nOT vAliD WiTH OTHER OFFERSOR PRiOR PuRcHASES. OFFER ExPiRES 5-31-13.OfferingHolistic Wellness& NutritionalCounselingwith a certifiedholisticnutritionist

The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 32May All Month Long• Port of Leonardtown WineryPort of Leonardtown Winery, 23190Newtowne Neck Rd, LeonardtownMay Wines of the Month 25% offChaptico Rosé, Wicomico Rosé,Quarterdeck, & Cabernet Franc ReserveMay is “War of the Rosés” Month.We want your input on the direction weshould take for our Rosés. Vote for yourfavorite Rosé on Facebook, Twitter, or inthe tasting room. We will announce thewinning wine on May 31. Support yourfavorite rosé by voting as much as youlike throughout the month of May.• St. Maries Musica Spring 2013ConcertsMonday, May 6: 7 p.m. Patuxent PresbyterianChurch 23421 Kingston CreekRoad, California, Md. (and performingRequiem by Maurice Duruflé with FestivalChorus, Chamber Orchestra, Harpand Organ)New this season: The newly formedFestival Chorus will be performing Requiemby Maurice Duruflé with ChamberOrchestra, Harp and Organ. Requiemwill be performed in its entirety bythe Festival Chorus at the Patuxent PresbyterianChurch only on Monday, May6th. Selected excerpts will be performedby St. Maries Musica at our remainingconcert venues.• Friends of The Leonardtown Theatreto Host “Multiple Movie Nights inDowntown Leonardtown”The Dorsey Building (Washington Street)The movies return to Leonardtownduring the months of April and May!The Friends of The Leonardtown Theatrepresent 5 film screenings on selectevenings as part of the town’s “Steppin’Out in Leonardtown” promotional campaignto encourage tourism and visibilityto Leonardtown.The following dates with the followingreleases:May 10 -- The Blind Side, RatedPG-13 (released in 2009)May 17 -- M*A*S*H*, Rated PG (releasedin 1979)Doors open each evening at 6p.m. Each screening will begin at 6:45p.m. with a brief introduction by JamesBershon, Friends Programming Director,followed by the film and then concludingwith a short discussion periodafterwards.Admission is free, but reservationsare recommended by emailing fotlt@outlook.com or by calling 240-298-0183.Concessions will be available on site.Wednesday, May 1• CSM Night Of EngineeringCenter for Business and Industry (BI)Building, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata,6 to 7:30 p.m.CSM’s ‘Night of Engineering’ is anopportunity for students and parents toget information about the college’s mechanicalengineering partnership withthe University of Maryland’s A. JamesClark School of Engineering and NavalAir Warfare Center Aircraft Division(NAWCAD) located at the PatuxentRiver Naval Air Station in St. Mary’sCounty. The partnership includes scholarships,internships, transfer for bachelor’sdegree and full-time permanentemployment with NAWCAD/Departmentof Defense following graduation.To register for event, contact CSM Pre-Engineering Coordinator Shadei Jones at301-934-7747 or sjones3@csmd.edu.Friday, May 3• Recycled Art Show and BenefitAuctionCrossroad Christian Church, 150 BallRd., St. Leonard, 6 to 9 p.m.Patuxent Habitat for Humanity presentsthe Recycled Art Show and BenefitAuction. Tickets are available online atwww.patuxenthabitat.org or the LexingtonPark ReStore. The cost is $25per ticket. Hors d’oeuvers and refreshmentswill be served. Entertainment byDJ Johnny G. For more information, call301-863-6227.• Spring Dine and DanceValley Lee Firehouse, Valley Lee, 6 to11:30 p.m.Tall Timbers 2nd District OptimistClub is sponsoring a Spring Dine andDance. The cost of admission is $60 foran advance couple, $35 for advance singleand $40 at the door. Early Bird “ReservedTables” are only available untilApril 19. A table for eight people costs$280. The menu consists of a buffet dinner:Beef, Hawaiian Chicken and friedshrimp. As entertainment, the Wanderersband will perform. A process of theproceeds will go to Hospice for Kids.There will be raffles and a cash bar.• First Free Friday14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons,7 p.m.Patuxent Voices, Southern Maryland’spremiere women’s A cappellagroup, will perform “The Life of a Woman”concert. Free 30-minute boat rideson the Wm. B. Tennison. Museum andDrum Point Lighthouse open and free tothe public, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m• Featured ArtistCraft Guild Shop, 26005 Point LookoutRd., Leonardtown, 4 to 8 p.m.Our featured artist is George Mc-Williams, born and raised locally, andnow living in West Virginia. George’sart exhibit includes landscape and maritimepieces and will make a wonderfuladdition to your art collection. Therewill be framed works in the Ship aswell as unframed pieces to purchase. Hewill also spend some time at the Shop’sSpring Porch Party on Saturday, May 4.His artwork will be available in the Shopuntil May 5. For more information, call301-997-1644 or visit www.craftguildshop.com.• Lincoln Reagan DinnerThe Olde Breton Inn, 21890 Society HillRd., Leonardtown, 6 to 9:30 p.m.Join the St. Mary’s County RepublicanParty foe a very special event withour featured speaker, Grover Norquist.Grover will be book signing as well.Tables of 8, $60 per person, $35 highschool/ college students. Reservationsrequired. Reserve seats before April26, by contacting Julie Burk-Greer atjburk@md.metrocast.net. Send paymentto: the St. Mary’s County RepublicanCentral Committee P.O. Box 216, Hollywood,MD 20636• Leonardtown First FridayPort of Leonardtown Winery, 23190Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, 5 to9 p.m.Join us for live music from HarmonyGrit from 5:30 – 8:30 pm while yousip on our award winning wines in ourintimate tasting room. Chef Dan of MorrisPoint Catering will be serving fish tacosfor $5.Cost: $5 for wine tasting up to6 wines and a souvenir glass.Saturday, May 4• Fiesta CelebrationPort of Leonardtown Winery, 23190Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, 3 to6 p.m.Enjoy live music with Chris Izzioutside on the patio. Chef Loic will beserving his famous Paella to go with ourSangria or wine. Reserve today! Cost is$20 ahead, $25 day of event. Call 301-690-2192 to reserve your Fiesta spot.• Fiesta WeekendPort of Leonardtown Winery, 23190Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, noonto 6 p.m.We will be serving up Breton BayShoals Sangria for $5 a glass all weekendto help you fiesta in style.• MD Boating Safety Education Courseat Lusby Southern Branch LibraryLusby Southern Branch Library (20 AppealLane), - 9 a.m. to noonThe US Coast Guard Auxiliary, SolomonsFlotilla, will present a three-sessionMaryland Boating Safety Educationcourse. The class sessions will begin at 9a.m. Sessions end at noon on the 4th and11th, and at 2 p.m. on the 25th. The classwill be presented in the Lusby SouthernBranch Library, 20 Appeal Lane.Graduates of this course will receivethe MD Boater Safety Education certificate.This certificate must be carried byany person born after July 1, 1972 whilethat person operates a registered vesselin Maryland waters. Students must attendall sessions and pass a final examinationin order to obtain the certificate.Topics include: Introduction toBoating Terms, Boating Equipment,Boat Trailering, Boat Handling Underway,Navigation Aids, Boating Emergencies,Maryland Boating Laws, Jet SkiOperation, Water Skiing Regulations,Hunting and Fishing.Contact Gary Smith at 410-326-8377 or fsope.232@hotmail.com to preregister.Space is limited, so sign upearly.• 15th Annual Prayer At the WhiteHouseLawn of the White House Ellipse NorthwestQuadrant, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Please join the 15th Annual Prayerat the White House, Hope for Americain Spite of the Storm, “Reaching out toall 50 States and the World.” They arealso seeking voices for a 1,000-voicechoir. This event is free and open to thepublic. For transportation from SouthernMaryland, buses depart from the ColonyShopping Center in California, Md. at 8a.m. Call 301-373-2343 for details and toreserve your seat by April 15. Buses willalso depart from Waldorf. For more information,visit www.whitehouseprayer.com or contact Rev. Marguerite R.Morris at 301-373-2343 or whitehouseprayer@yahoo.com.• Ultimate Spring Gifts EventParticipating Bath and Body WorksStores Nationwide, 1 to 5 p.m.Bath & Body Works invites shoppersto experience the ultimate gift givingevent where they can stock up fortheir spring occasions such as Mother’sDay, graduations, weddings, and more.In most stores, with any full size SignatureCollection purchase, consumers willreceive a complimentary NEW BeautifulDay Fine Fragrance Mist, wrapped incellophane bag and tied together with afestive blue gingham ribbon. Featuringnotes of sun kissed apple, wild daisy, andfresh pink peony, the Beautiful Day FineFragrance Mist is as lovely as the mostperfect spring day, and will make anyspring occasion extra special. In additionto being able to sample the excitingnew Beautiful Day Fine Fragrance Mist,attendees will also have the opportunityto experience gifting inspiration stationswhere gift experts will help highlight theperfect scent for every personality – bestselling Japanese Cherry Blossom for theclassic girl, Beautiful Day for the womanwho lives for the fresh outdoors, BellaItaly for the adventurous traveler, andForever Red for the woman who loves alittle luxury.Customizable gift tags willbe available throughout the store for consumersto add their own hand-writtenpersonal message to any complimentarygift wrapped item. They can even add abit of flair to any gift with a fun tie-offlike the convenient antibacterial pocketbacand clip holder.• Fit and Healthy ExpoChancellor’s Run Regional Park, 21905Chancellor’s Run Road, Great Mills, 10a.m. to 3 p.m.The free public event is being sponsoredby Health Connections at MedStarSt. Mary’s Hospital and the Fit & HealthySt. Mary’s Coalition. Exhibitions anddemonstrations by local businesses willhighlight all that St. Mary’s County hasto offer in support of a healthy lifestyle.In addition to free health screenings andnutrition education, there will be activitiesfor every age. Try a full-size obstaclecourse set up by World Gym, children’syoga, Zumba, or any number of fitnessoptions available. Bring your familyand friends for an enjoyable active andfun-filled day. Discover and experiencethe local resources available to help youget and stay fit. In the case of inclementweather, a rain date is scheduled for Sunday,June 2. For more information, visitMedStarStMary’s.org/FitandHealthy orcall Health Connections at 301-475-6019.• Solomons Maritime Festival14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons,10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Come and celebrate Southern Marylandtraditions. This family event offerssomething for every member of yourfamily. The Antique Boat and MarineEngine Show, Chesapeake Bay retriever

33 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County Timesdemonstrations, carving, home craftsand cooking demonstrations, children’sgames, and free boat rides for all. Thetraditional music stage at the Corbin Pavilionwill feature performances by CaliforniaRamblers, Country Memories, andMother Dream among others. Check thewebsite for a full schedule of events.• A Salute to American ComposersGreat Hall of Middleham & St. Peter’sParish, 10210 HG Truman Road, Lusby,2 p.m.ENCORE Chorale of Southern Marylandwill give its free Spring Concert, ‘ASalute to American Composers. Choraledirector is Krystal Rickard McCoy whoalso leads St Maries Musica. Come andenjoy this wonderful program of tunes byGershwin, Foster, Copeland and others.As one of the tunes says ‘Who Could Askfor Anything More?’…Sunday, May 5• Parish Dinner/FestivalImmaculate Conception Church ParishCenter, 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville,directly behind the church,12 to 5 p.m.Come out and enjoy a fantastic mealand participate in the festivities: BigRaffle, 50-50 Raffle, White ElephantTable, Bake Table, Plant Table, Bingo,Children’s Game room, and more. Lotsof fun for the whole family. The menu includes:Ham, Crab Balls, Southern FriedChicken, Green Beans, Beets, Applesauce,Coleslaw, Potatoes, Garden Salad,Rolls, Desserts, and Beverages. The costis $18 for adults and carry out and $7 forchildren ages 6 to 12, and children under6 eat free. There will be a drive-throughfor carry out dinners only. All proceedsto benefit the hall building fund.For information/tickets call 301-884-3123, 240-538-6728, or301-448-5237.• Fit & Healthy Expo MakesHealth Fun21905 Chancellor’s Run Rd,Great Mills, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The second annual Fit &Healthy Expo will be held atChancellor’s Run Regional Park.The free public event is beingsponsored by Health Connectionsat MedStar St. Mary’s Hospitaland the Fit & Healthy St. Mary’sCoalition. Exhibitions and demonstrationsby local businesseswill highlight all that St. Mary’sCounty has to offer in supportof a healthy lifestyle. In additionto free health screenings and nutritioneducation, there will beactivities for every age. Try afull-size obstacle course set upby World Gym, children’s yoga,Zumba, or any number of fitnessoptions available. Bring yourfamily and friends for an enjoyableactive and fun-filled day.Discover and experience the localresources available to helpyou get and stay fit. In the caseof inclement weather, a rain dateis scheduled for Sunday, June 2.For more information, visit Med-StarStMary’s.org/FitandHealthyor call Health Connections at301-475-6019.Tuesday, May 7• St. Mary’s People on the Go meetingThe Arc of Southern Maryland, 25470Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, 4 to 5p.m.St Mary’s People on the Go will behosting their monthly meeting. People onthe Go of St Mary’s County is a group ofindividuals with disabilities who believein self advocacy. Our self advocates arefighting everyday for change within StMary’s County. Anyone interested in beinginvolved and supporting is welcometo attend the meeting. Please contact TraciaPrice at 301-535-7404 or by email traciap@yahoo.comwith any questions orcomments.Wednesday, May 8• Special Film Screening: Daughters ofthe DustSotterley Plantation, in the barn, 44300Sotterley Ln, Hollywood, 7 p.m.Directed by Julie Dash. Set in 1902,this tells the story of three generations ofGullah women in the Pezant family on St.Helena Island, as they prepare to migrateto the North. An in-depth look at theGullah culture of the South Carolina lowcountrywhere African folk-ways weremaintained well into the 20th century.TheSotterley Speaker Series is sponsoredby The Boeing Company, committed tocommunity support and service, TheBoeing Company has been dedicated topromoting education and the arts withinthe Southern Maryland community. Thisgenerous sponsorship allows our SpeakerSeries to be free of charge for the generalpublic. Due to limited seating advancedreservations are requested. Please call301-373-2280 to make your reservationtoday!Your Local Community News SourceThe County TimesServing St. Mary’sThursday, May 9• Watershed Association’s AnnualMeetingLexington Park Library meeting room B,21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park, 5:30p.m.Please join us. Speakers will leadthe discussion on “Why A 3-D OysterReef in St. Mary’s River?” Anyone interestedin the preservation and restorationof the river and its surroundingwatershed or in the Association’s latestinnovative oyster restoration project isstrongly encouraged to attend. Contact301-737-2903 or info@stmarysriver.orgforadditional information.Friday, May 10• Mother’s Day Purse BingoSt. John’s School, 43900 St. John’s Rd.,Hollywood, 7 p.m.St. John’s School will be hosting aMother’s Day Purse Bingo. The generoussponsors have given us fabulous pursesfrom Kate Spade, Coach, Juicy Couture,Dooney and Bourke, and more! Therewill be a raffle featuring a Vera BradleyWeekender with matching accessoriesand an overnight stay in a spa hotel. Wewill have a Purse Ticket Auction, jewelrydoor prizes, and concessions will beavailable. Tickets are $25 in advance,$30 at the door. Reserve a table for $10a table (8-10 people). Please see the St.John’s School website at www.sjshollywood.org/AboutSJS/Purse-Bingo.aspxfor details and ticket reservations, orcontact Christina Hall at chrisytinann@md.metrocast.net or Joanne Koterwas atsomd.zookeeper@gmail.com.countytimes.somd.comSaturday, May 11• Marvelous Mom’s Celebration andNational Wine Tourism DayPort of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 NewtowneNeck Rd, Leonardtown, noon to 6p.m.Make sure your Mom knows howmarvelous she really is. Pamper her instyle with us. We will be pairing deliciouschocolate truffles from WildewoodPastry Shop with wine for $10 on bothSaturday and Sunday. Cost: Pairing ofchocolate truffles and wine $10. Reservationsrequired. For more information,call 301-690-2192.• Calvert Art and Wine FestivalAll Saints Episcopal Church, 100 LowerMarboro Rd, Sunderland, 11 a.m. to 6p.m.Patuxent Wine Trail wineries, terrificjuried artisans, wonderful entertainment,marvelous food and more, now allwe need is you. 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The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 34Symphony Coming to Southern MarylandBy Alex PanosStaff WriterCOSMIC Symphony will utilize a repertoirethat covers over 160 years, in order tobring a night at the opera to Southern Maryland,during its season finale performancethis month.COSMIC President Jackie Hahn said thesymphony plays the original version of songspeople are familiar with, but may be unawarethe piece has been altered several times.For example, Hahn explained, whenCOSMIC plays The Bridal Chorus, the commonlyknown lyrics “here comes the bride”are replaced with the original German lyrics.COSMIC is comprised of local communitymembers, and conducted by professionalmusic director Vladimir Lande.Hahn is a violinist in the orchestra in additionto COSMIC President.She had been playing violin since shewas 8 years old, but took a break from theinstrument after high school – COSMIC providedan outlet to resume her hobby, and shesays the orchestra is geared toward helping localpeople follow their passion.Soloist Sofiya Schug is a member ofthe Leonardtown community who joinedCOSMIC as a way to continue pursuing herdreams as a vocalist – she takes college courseson vocal performance as well.Lande has been instrumental in thegroup’s overall development and improvement,Hahn continued, the Russian worldclassconductor has been telling the musiciansthey play at a higher level than they givethemselves credit for.“I think we’re finally starting to believeit,” Hahn said.The audience has noticed the group’s improvementstoo, and often comments on theincreased quality of the playing, said Hahn,adding they also appreciate the fact that COS-MIC is a community orchestra, comprisedof people from middle school students toretirees.“The sheer sound and high quality ofperformances, considering we are a communityorganization,” Hahn said when askedwhy the audience enjoys the concerts. “Theylove us...We regularly get a standing ovation.”According to Hahn, the symphony’s increasingpopularity has helped it evolve overthe years into a full orchestra, and conduct anumber of selections from open chorus.“It’s an extremely interesting program,”Schug concurred, adding the concert isunique because it produces quality and diversity“all in one package.”Hahn is looking forward to playing challengingmusic for the crowd, as well as continuingto improve as a violinist.She said Lande teaches a great deal aboutmusical expression.“We’re incredibly lucky to have him[Lande],” Hahn said.The performance at Great Mills HighSchool on Saturday, May 18, begins at 7 p.m.The Sunday matinée on May 19 at College ofSouthern Maryland LaPlata campus is slatedfor 3:30 p.m.The concert will last about two hours.Tickets cost $10 each, and $8 for military,students and senior citizens. Family ticketsare available for $25, which allows accessto an unlimited number of people – Hahn saidthis is practical for families of three or more.Visit cosmicmusic.org for moreinformationalexpanos@countytimes.netCOSMIC will perform their season finale this MayCOSMIC Director Vladimir LandePhotos courtesy of COSMIC

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The County TimesThursday, May 9, 2013 38By Debra Meszaros CSNwww.MXSportsNutrition.comNutritional GardeningGardening is not only rewarding,relaxing, and therapeuticit can also provide a host ofbenefits nutritionally, if you planit accordingly. Here are somespring time tips on getting themost nutrition out of your gardenthis season.Generations of farmers andgardeners have been selectingand passing down varieties ofplants that are the most flavorful for many decades;they are called Heirloom varieties. Heirloom varietiesare “open pollinated” which means a variety thatbreeds true from seed, seed that will produce offspringlike its parent. Commercial varieties are oftenF1 hybrids, which produce variations of its parent;and yet other varieties that produce sterile seed.With both the popularity of Heirlooms growingand the focus of organic gardening, it seems abit easier to find starter plants at local gardeningestablishments; but there is an amazing amount offabulous varieties that can be found from seed companieslike Seed Savers Exchange, a non-profit seedsaving group.Why Heirlooms varieties?Heirloom varieties have flavor far superior tocommercially developed and grown produce. Ingeneral flavor is an indicator of higher nutrient valuesas well. Heirloom varieties generally have a longerperiod of harvest. Commercially developed varietiesare bred to harvest green and all at once, or fora shorter period of time. When growing Heirloomvarieties you need to plan for extra space, since theyusually need more room in the garden because theynaturally grow larger. Big plants mean big flavor becausethey have more foliage more photosynthesistakes place. With tomatoes for instance, this equatesto more flavor and sugar content. No one will denya garden grown tomato has far more flavor than thesupermarket tomato.When you harvest and how you handle thefruits of your efforts affect flavor. Paying attentionto your garden on a daily basis can allow you toleave the fruits and vegetables to fully mature on thevine, which increases its natural flavor and nutrients.Once a tomato is harvested it’s best not to refrigerateit, which decreases its flavor. Unless you are canning,only harvest what you need and do not throwaway the ones that have over ripened or have defects,save the seeds for next season!Mix it upPlanting a variety of plants within the samespecie of plant is one way of providing a wider varietyof nutrients. Not only are there visual differencesbetween an orange, yellow, or green pepper buta difference in nutritional content. With just aboutevery vegetable or fruit you may choose for yourgarden, this rule applies; they also make a visuallyappealing meal!Feeding the gardenStarting your garden with a good base of fertilesoil is obvious, but utilizing a good organic fertilizercan greatly increase production. Besides incorporatinga granular fertilizer in your soil, using a watersolublefertilizer a few times per week as you wateryour garden can greatly increase yield. The healthieryour plants are, the more nutrients their fruits have.Diversity in agricultureThe practice of Heirloom gardening goes beyondproviding better nutrition, it helps us preserveour future. The majority of seed production comesfrom one or two major seed companies worldwide,and much of the varieties currently available commerciallyare genetically modified, this is our wayof protecting our plant genetics. So do somethingtherapeutic, relaxing, and rewarding; plant your gardentoday!©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rightsreserved; no duplication without permission.DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyleinformation, you must know that everything within it is for informationalpurposes only and is not intended as a substitute foradvice from your physician or other health care professional. Iam making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment. Youshould not use the information here for diagnosis or treatmentof any health problem or for prescription of any medication orother treatment. The products and the claims made about specificproducts have not been evaluated by the United States Food andDrug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cureor prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professionalbefore starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program,before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect youmight have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplementswith your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional).Some information given is solely an opinion, thought andor conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments orother available sources of information. I do not make any guaranteesor promises with regard to results. I may discuss substancesthat have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDAapproval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decisionto take any natural remedy.You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anythingwith the information you have read. You do so at your ownrisk. I encourage you to make your own health decisions basedupon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional.Book ReviewSummer ReadingSuggestionsBy Terri SchlichenmeyerContributing WriterYou’ve got your summerall planned out.Weekends with family arestarting to fill in between tripsand festivals. You’ve got a fewhousehold chores planned, someexploring around town, a bit ofa roadtrip, and plenty of dateswith a cold one in the back yard.So what are you going toread this year? How about thesegreat suggestions….MayStart your summer off witha little history and “The CivilWar in 50 Objects” by HaroldHoltzer or “American Gun: AHistory of the U.S. in Ten Firearms”by Chris Kyle and WilliamDoyle.There are plenty of booksdue out in May that will whipyou into shorts-and-swimsuitseason, including “Hungry Girl200 Under 200” by Lisa Lillien,“No Bake Makery” by CristinaSuarez Krumsick, and “FreshHappy Tasty: an Adventure in100 Recipes” by Jane Coxwell,as well as new foodie books byGuy Fieri, the Batali Brothers,and Art Smith.May will bring new memoirsby Burt Bacharach; DonaldRumsfeld; and the originalMTV VJs. You’ll also find newnovels by Clive Cussler, NeilGaiman, Dean Koontz, KimberlaLawson Roby, Walter Mosley,and Wanda E. Brunstetter.JuneOnce summer officiallystarts, load up on more novels.Mary Kay Andrews has a newone coming out; so do Carl Hiaasen,Dorothea Benton Frank,Jeffrey Deaver, Jeannette Walls,Barbara Delinsky, MarshaClark, James Patterson (withHoward Roughan), and JamesRollins.There’s a new bio on Willie,Waylon, and Kris Kristoffersondue in June. Jen Lancastercomes out with another greatbook. You’ll also find biographiesby farmer Mardi Jo Link,and a new book about PresidentObama.Historians will love June’sofferings: a book on the 1936Berlin Olympics; one aboutthe wives of early astronauts; abook about the RevolutionaryWar; and a book about Americanprosperity in each of the 50states.There’s also a great bookfor dog-lovers coming up inJune, as well as some fun craftsbooks, yummy cookbooks, anda new Dr. Who book.JulySummer might be halfwayover, but the parade of newbooks is NOT!Jump into July with a newnovel by Laurell K. Hamilton,Jude Devereaux, or KarinSlaughter. Then work your waythrough the month with othersby Catherine Coulter, ChuckKlosterman, Iris Johansen,Chris Bohjalian, Carole Radizwell,Zane, and Danielle Steele.There are a lot of booksfor self-improvement comingout this month: one on dating,one on mating, some on makingyour life better, and a humorousbook on epic fails in life andlove. You’ll also find some greatsummertime cookbooks in July,too.Look for a new book aboutOrson Welles; a book for newteachers; a rockin’ new book onthe Rolling Stones; a book aboutthe Outlaws motorcycle gang;and some fun new crosswordpuzzle books.AugustYou might be windingdown your summertime, but thebooks keep on coming…Look for last-minute-ofthe-seasonbooks by JamesPatterson (with David Ellis) tobegin the month. Then plowthrough new novels by FayeKellerman, Anne Rivers Siddons;Erica Spindler, W.E.BGriffin and William E. Butterworth,Karen Robards, DebbieMacomber, Thomas Keneally,Diane Mott Davidson, EdwidgeDanticat, Emma McLaughlin,and Kathy Reichs.There’s a new financialbook coming out by Clark Howardin August; a history bookon the Middle East; a cool newbusiness book about the shippingindustry; an autobiographyby Ricky Skaggs; a book of lettersfrom John F. Kennedy; anda pile of new cookbooks to takeyou into fall.And now for the disclaimer:some books can be cancelledor rescheduled. This isn’t a definitivelist. And if you didn’tsee your favorite author or subjecton this list, then ask yourfavorite bookseller or librarianfor more excellent suggestions.Guess what? They love to tellyou about the books they love!Happy Summer and HappyReading!

39 Thursday, May 9, 2013The County TimesWanderingsof anBy Shelby OppermannContributing WriterAimlessThere was the night we call “the great burnt squirrel incident”.I hear a collective gasp, oh, it’s not what you might bethinking. Let me re-count the tragic events of that evening andthe lessons learned. My shop is closed on Mondays, so Robertand I try if possible to have what we call a “play day” together.Sometimes it’s finding out of the way places; we love to go fordrives, and more often than not we stay home and do some workin the yard and then have a cook-out in our fire pit later. In thefall, we, like many suburban home dwellers are raking massquantities of leaves, never seeming to stay ahead of the game.Our yard is filled with trees. Sometimes now, I see the attractionof the new developments which have been built in old farmfields. Though nothing will ever replace the smell of burningleaves on a crisp autumn evening.One such beautiful Autumn Monday, Robert and I hadbeen out part of the play day wandering the countryside andthus got a late start on our yard duties. We like to make thework fun, so we make a platter of cheese and crackers, olives,etc, and then we open a nice rich bottle of red wine. We startedraking when it was still light in one part of the yard, and havenow perfected our technique of holding a glass of wine whiledoing so. Robert burns little piles to keep under control and wework through the various areas. Did I mention we have a lot oftrees? By the time it was dark, we had finally reached the innercircle of our driveway, where I have planted grasses, coreopsis,and yes even have a few little obligatory garden trinkets. Wehad by this time, probably finished the bottle, and were stilllaughing, raking, and burning little piles of leaves on the rockdriveway. I, on one side of the circle, and Robert on the other.I thought there might have been some sort of odd smell for ashort while, but dismissed it as some new night odor. We didhave a lot of cheese.The next morning as Tidbit and I walked through the drivewayto get the newspaper, I saw her running towards one of thesmoldering burn piles. I stopped and was horrified as I saw asmall charred creature sitting up amongst one of the burn piles.“Oh, God, I thought, this is worse than road kill”. I slowlywalked closer to see it was actually one of my treasured littlesquirrel statues. No, they weren’t chintzy looking, they reallylooked like squirrels. Robert had raked it up the previous night.It was on his side! “Couldn’t he have felt an 8 inch squirrel eventhrough a wine buzz?” I asked. The squirrel statue was so reallooking in its original form that the burnt aftermath was trulyhorrific. It still sits in the circle as a reminder of the perils of“after hours” drinking and raking.To each new day’s adventure,ShelbyMind“The GreatBurntSquirrel Incident”Excerpt and reprint fromSeptember, 2008 Part 1Please send your comments or ideas to:shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby OppermannLaura JoyceContributing WriterI went to Tampathis past weekend, andfor complicated reasons,I was going tospend all of Thursday inairports or on airplanes.With all of the stressesof travel these days, it’senough to drive youraverage well-balancedperson over the edge.Add to that my slightclaustrophobia (whichrears its ugly head when I’m crammed into an undersizedmetal tube with hundreds of other peopleand sent hurtling through the air at 30,000 feet: gofigure), and I knew the day would be challenging.So, I promised myself before I set off that I’d approachthe day with two strategies. Breathe, andsmile.With these two secret weapons in hand, I setoff. The first flight went well, but the second wasdelayed, leaving me only moments to get from oneterminal to another. As my day veered off course, Itook a deep breath, smiled…and a golf cart materialized.I explained my hurry to the driver, Miklos,who nodded somberly and took off, pushing thecart to its limits.He honked,clearing a path,while callingout, “Beep,BEEP!” in aCzech accentwhile laughingmaniacally,but despite hisbest efforts, theplane had justtaxied away.Miklos seemedpersonally offendedand eventried to convincethe gateagent to havethe airplane returnfor me. Bythis time I wasnearly in tears,but from laughter,not distress.Having adoptedme as his cause,Miklos took meto CustomerService andwaited in thecart, arms foldedon his chestand a stern glareon his face, as ifdaring the airlineto leave mehanging.I couldtell you all thedetails of therest of that day:how that rescheduledflightwas delayed somany times thatBreathe. Smile.it caused me to miss every one of my remainingflights; how I was seated next to a 6’5 behemothwho took up his seat and half of mine when I finallydid fly; how an out-of-control toddler screamedfrom one end of the East Coast to the other.Instead, though, what I most remember are afew people making the best of circumstances thatso often bring out the worst in all of us. There wasMiss Olivia, the ticket agent who somehow got meto Tampa early, despite all of the delays. There wasthe captain who announced that he was sharing theflight deck with Second Officer Justin Case. Therewas the flight attendant who laughed (hard) at mylame joke: when she told me the flight would takean hour and thirteen minutes, I said, “If it takes anhour and 14 minutes, I’m going to be really pissed.”In the end, in the moments when I was about toforget to breathe or smile, I was rescued by otherswho must have made the same promise, and mustknow it changes everything. So, next time I travelI’ll renew the vow, and hope I’ll again have helpfrom Miss Olivia, and Justin Case, and, of course,Miklos. My last sight of him caught his satisfiedgrin (Mission Accomplished) as he putt-putted off,no doubt looking for someone else to save.I love hearing from you; feel free to contactme at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you havecomments or questions about the column.

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Sirloin Steak $14.95Marinated with red wine grilled sirloin steak served with salad.65. Nam Prik Pao Talay $19.95A stir-fried combination of seafood (shrimp, scallops, squid andmussels) with onion, scallions, peppers in a homemade spicechili paste.66. Soft Shell Crab Market PriceChoice of sauce : yellow curry, chili basil sauce, black beansauceNoodles and Rice DishesChoice of meats: CK, PK, Beef, Tofu orVG $11.95/ SH $12.9539. Pad ThaiA national Thai noodle dish, Thin rice noodles stir-fried withbean sprouts, crushed peanut, scallions, bean curd, sweetradish and egg.40. Pad See EawStir-fried wide rice noodles, broccoli, egg and garlic in a thickbrown soy sauce.41. Drunken NoodlesStir-fried with wide rice noodles, Thai basil leaves, bell pepperonions, tomato in a spicy sauce.42. Lad NaStir-fried with broccoli and garlic in a savory gravy served ontop of pan-fried wide rice noodles.43. Spaghetti Green CurrySpaghetti topped with green curry.44. Spaghetti Kee MaoStir-fried spaghetti with red bell pepper, basil leaves, onion,tomato in chili garlic sauce.45. Thai Fried RiceThai Style fried rice with eggs, tomato, onion, scallions, carrotsand green peas.46. Siam Fried RiceThai special green curry fried rice with egg, tomatoes, carrots,green peas, onion and scallions.47. Drunken Fried RiceStir-fried green chili pepper, basil leaves, onion, bell pepper,tomato with rice in chili garlic sauce.48. Kua Kai Noodles (only Chicken) $11.95Stir-fried wide rice noodles egg, scallion and bean sprouts withbrown sauce put on green leaf.49. Nua Sub Noodles (only Minced beef) $11.95Minced beef, onion, tomato and bell pepper in savory turmericgravy with wide rice noodle.50. Crabmeat Fried Rice $13.95Fried rice with crabmeat, shrimp, tomato, onion and scallion.Extras: Jasmine rice 1.00/ Brown rice 2.00/ Fried rice 3.00/ Sticky rice2.00/ Steamed vegetables 3.00/ Egg 1.00Extras Meat: Chicken , Beef or Pork 1.00/ Shrimp 2.00/ Duck or MockDuck 3.00/ Seafood 3.00/ Tofu or Vegetable 1.00 All natural ingredients,No MSG added. For your convenience 18% gratuity will be added onparty of 7 people or more. Check split are limited up to 5 ways.“OuR SPICY LEVELS” =Mild =Medium =Spicy15% OFFDINNERDine In Only.Expires 5/31/2013Not IncludingHappy HourMOTHER’S DAY15% OFFAny 2DinnersDine In Only. All Day.www.thaiinterrestaurant.comVegetarian Dishes25. Tofu Royale $11.95Lightly fried tofu topped with fresh shitake mushroom, gingerand onion in tasty soy garlic sauce.26. Veggie Garden $11.95Mixed Vegetables stir - fried with brown sauce.27. Crispy Mock Duck with basil $14.95Flash-fried roaster mock duck with fresh chili pepper saucetopped with crispy holy basil.28. Mock Duck Red Curry $13.95Mock Duck with tomato, pineapple chunks, green chili, bellpepper and basil in red curry with coconut milk.Fish Market67. Tilapia Mango Salad $13.95Crispy tilapia fillets, fresh mango, red onion and cashew nutserved with lemon sauce.68. Thai Inter Seafood $13.95Crispy tilapia fillets, shrimp and scallops, onion and bell pepperstir fried with tamarind sauce.69. Tender Grilled Salmon $14.95Grilled fresh salmon filets, served with fried rice and steamedvegetable. Choice of sauce : panang sauce, chili basil sauce,teriyaki sauce.70. Sizzling Fish Platter $15.95Battered Tilapia seasoned with fresh green chili, garlic, gingerroot, bell pepper.71. Fillet Rockfish (Grilled or Deep Fried) $15.95Served with steamed vegetable and choice of sauce: chili basilsauce, garlic sauce, lemon sauce, panang sauce72. Crispy Whole Rockfish Market Price(Deep Fried or Steamed)Choice of sauce for deep fried :- Chili basil sauce- Black bean sauceChoice of sauce for steamed :- Lemon sauceLunch MenuChoice of meats: Chicken, Pork and Tofu $7.95/Beef $8.50/ Shrimp $8.95L1. Pad ThaiL2. Pad See EewL3. Drunken (Noodles or Spaghetti or Rice)L4. Thai Fried RiceL5. Green CurryL6. Panang CurryL7. Pad Khing (Ginger Stir Fry)L8. Him Ma Parn (Cashew nuts Stir Fry)L9. Bangkok EggplantL10. Pad NormaiL11. Noodles SoupL12. Garlic ShrimpStir fried shrimp with snow peas, asparagus, carrots withbrown sauce.L13. Kao Kra Pow Kai DaowStir fried minced chicken, string beans, bell pepper with chiliand basil sauce/egg over rice.Lunch Special(Free Soup for Dine in only)S1. Thai Roasted Chicken $8.95Grill Chicken/ Papaya Salad/ Sticky RiceS2. Street Style Grilled Pork $8.95Thai BBQ Pork/ Papaya Salad/ Sticky RiceS3. Thai Roasted Duck/ Rice $8.95S4. Grill Salmon $8.95Grill salmon with teriyaki sauce/ Salad/ Fried RiceS5. Crispy Tilapia $9.95Crispy tilapia fillets served with steam vegetables and chill basilsauce on the side/ RiceDesserts74. Mango and Sticky Rice $5.4575. Thai Custard and Sticky Rice $5.4576. Fried Banana and Ice Cream $5.4577. Fried Banana (4 Pcs.) $5.4578. Taro Pearls $5.4579. Ice Cream $3.9522622 Mac Arthur Blvd. San Souci Center • California, MD 20619