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Community The County Times Thursday, April 11, 2013 26 Local Papa John’s Recognized for Humanitarian Efforts Locally owned Papa John’s Franchise, Beach Boys Pizza, won the Papa John’s 2012 National Humanitarian Award for its efforts and partnerships in their local communities. Beach Boys Pizza’s operating partner Ray Sears attended the conference with their area supervisors Chris Swift and John Kreuter, Marketing Director Jenni Lusher, and the Sears family. Beach Boys Pizza, a franchise consisting of 11 stores regionally, won this recognition amongst more than the 4,000 corporate and franchise locations worldwide. The Humanitarian Award is based on the franchise that, throughout the year, exhibits the highest level of dedication to humanitarian efforts and partners with local charities and organizations. Beach Boys Pizza creatively uses their website, www.papajohns.com and the use of online promotional codes to generate additional funds for local needs. Partners in 2012 included the American Diabetes Association, End Hunger of Calvert, Multiple Sclerosis, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the USO, and many more local St. Mary's and Calvert County organizations, schools, and non-profits. John Kreuter said "We didn't set out this year with the mission of winning an award for doing good. We set out with a mission to give back to a community that is so generous to us. ‘People are Priority Number One Always’ is just one of the core values at Papa John's and we simply try to embrace that idea every day." Sears said, “I am really honored to win this award from Papa John’s and am so proud to be partners with a company that shares the same ideals that we do at Beach Boys Pizza, plus to live in a community that realizes the importance of giving, giving back, and supporting those in need. Without our generous customers, we would not have the success that we do and be able to give back. We truly do have the best team members, partners, organizations, and most of all customers around. This award is for all of us.” Photo by "bluewaveimaging.com" Beach Boys Pizza owners are pictured with the Company Chief Operating Officer Tony Thompson and of course John Schnatter, Founder and C.E.O (Papa John). Raising Funds for Cerebral Palsy Awareness By Sarah Miller Staff Writer When their son, Jacob, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Rebecca and Brad Searle of California, Md., scoured the Internet in search of practical resources and information. When their search led to blogs and lawyers, but few resources, the couple started a website with activities, projects and tools for families facing cerebral palsy. The Searles chronicle Jacob’s progress at www.littlebeluga.com – from learning to navigate his iPad through educational games to his father’s effort to adapt a harness so he could use a Power Wheels with other children in the neighborhood. Brad spoke with Ruddy Duck co-owner and longtime friend Carlos Yanez about a fundraiser to benefit the March of Dimes and Reaching for the Stars, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of Cerebral Palsy. The Ruddy Duck regularly hosts Wednesday spirit nights, normally in support of schools and youth sports teams. Half of the restaurant’s profits for the night go toward the team or school, according to Ruddy Duck Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Stephanie Abrams. In addition to donating its profits, the Ruddy Duck will host entertainers Super Magic Man Reggie Rice and the Superheroes of Southern Maryland for the evening. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets for items that appeal to children and adults, with prizes ranging from a stay at the Ritz- Carlton in Washington D.C. to a gardening pack designed for a child and adult to use together. Brad anticipates the fundraiser becoming a yearly event, and hopes to hold it on March 25 next year – Cerebral Palsy Photos courtesy of Brad Searle Brad’s three-year-old son Jacob was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Awareness Day. The “FUNdraiser” will be at the Ruddy Duck on April 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.littlebeluga. com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net Jacob uses a Power Wheels modified by Brad Searle.
27 Thursday, April 11, 2013 The County Times Community Library Director Receives National Award Brings National Recognition to St. Mary’s County St. Mary’s County Library Director Kathleen Reif is the 2013 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children Award. This annual national award is presented to an individual in an administrator role who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library services to children. She will receive the award on June 30 at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Photo by Frank Marquart St. Mary’s County Library Director Kathleen Reif received national recognition for her work with children Reif received the award “for her sustained and effective efforts to providing children’s services, with particular attention to early literacy and learning and Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR), a parent education outreach initiative.” Her passion for children and early literacy and her unwavering commitment the role public libraries play in this mission were overwhelmingly evident in the eleven glowing nominations letters from local, state and national colleagues. Local testimony was submitted by library staff, Library Board Vice-President Alan Dillingham, Delegate John Bohanan, retired Commissioner Tom Mattingly, School Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano and the Carolyn and Grant Graessle family. According to the jury chair, “the Award Committee was unanimous in their selection of Kathleen.” One jury member noted that “her intense focus and commitment to early literacy is what I feel definitely puts her on top.” Another stated, “Good leaders can change lives and it sounds like Kathleen has done that as a library administrator in terms of her library colleagues in St. Mary’s County, the role model she has become for others dedicated to childhood literacy, and for all the children her initiatives have touched.” Locally, Reif has expanded the WoW Van Service and transformed the children’s departments into welcoming spaces for children and families to spend meaningful moments to grow and learn together. She has created and nurtured community relationships and partnerships with Judy Centers, Head Start, social services and local businesses to further early literacy. The library system was selected as one of five pilot sites for The Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant in Maryland. At the state level, Reif developed and chaired the Maryland Association of Public Library Administrators Birth to Four Task Force in 1998 which led to the statewide campaign “It’s Never Too Early.” She was instrumental in developing an on-going relationship with public libraries and Ready at Five, Peaceful Living IN A QUIET SETTING, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS 301-862-5307 the statewide public/private partnership which gives voice to young children in Maryland. She was appointed by Governor Martin O’Malley to represent public libraries on the Maryland Early Childhood Advisory Council, a first for public libraries. Nationally, her perseverance ultimately led to the creation of the national Every Child Ready to Read initiative which was recognized and earned Maryland public libraries and Reif an invitation to participate in Laura Bush’s White House Summit on Early Childhood Cognitive Development in 2001. Her leadership led to the creation of a partnership between Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Office of Head Start, and the Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Child Care to encourage collaboration between early childhood programs and public libraries to meet the educational needs of young children and their families. Not only is this an outstanding honor for Reif, but also for St. Mary’s County Library. As she said, “If it weren’t for the extraordinary support I receive from the library staff and local partners, I could not have accomplished many of the projects that allowed me to be nominated for this award. I am honored to be recognized by my professional association and, more importantly, to be appreciated by the many colleagues who wrote the support letters.” The press release issued by the American Library Association. $150.00 Deposit! 13 month with 1st FULL month FREE / 25 month with first 2 FULL months FREE! General Estate Auction Fri. April 12 th - 6 p.m. • Sat. April 13 th - 6 p.m. Nursery Stock Auction Sat. April 13 th 4 p.m. Plants, shrubs, bushes, annuals, perennials, garden ornaments & metal art Gun Auction Sun. April 21 st 1 p.m. Consignments now being accepted Chesapeake Auction House St. Leonard, MD 20685 • 410-586-1161 • chesapeakeauctionhouse.com Owned and Operated by Call For More Information: Bella Bailey, Marketing & Leasing MGR. 301-737-0737 Leases signed in February receive FREE AMENITY PACKAGE!! PLEASE MENTION OR BRING THIS AD! 23314 Surrey Way • California, Maryland 20619 Fax: 301-737-0853 • leasing@apartmentsofwildewood.com
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