Golden Telephone
It seems a man in Topeka, Kansas decided to write a book about churches around the country.He started by flying to San Francisco and started working east to zigzag across the states from there.
He went to a very large church and began taking pictures.He spotted a golden telephone on a wall and was intrigued by a sign that read: "$10,000.00 a minute."
Seeking out the pastor he asked about the phone and the sign. The pastor answered that this golden phone was, in fact, a direct line to Heaven and if he were to pay the price he could talk directly to God.
He thanked the pastor and continued on his way.
Visiting churches in Seattle, Boise, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, and other places, he found more phones with the same sign. From each pastor he received the same answer Finally, he arrived in the northeast part of the U.S.
Upon entering a small church, low and behold, he saw the usual golden telephone, but this time the sign read: "Calls: 35 cents"
Fascinated, he asked of the pastor, "Reverend, I have been in cities and towns all across the country and in each church I have found this very same golden telephone, and I have been told it is a direct line to Heaven, and that I could talk to God. However, in the other churches, the cost was $10,000.00 a minute. Your sign reads 35 cents a call. Why?"
The pastor, smiling benignly,replied:
"Son, you're in Leonardtown now. It's a local call."
Leonardtown Business Association
NEWS
The Leonardtown Business Association was formed in November of 2000. Maria (Battaglia) Perrygo of the Do Dah Deli, served as President of the Leonardtown Business Association from its inception in 2000 through 2001. Dan Burris of Burris’ Olde Town Insurance was elected President in 2002, and continues to serve in that capacity today.
The 2006 Officers of the Leonardtown Business Association are:
President: Dan Burris (Burris’ Olde Towne Insurance)
Vice President: Dan Norris (DRN Environmental Solutions)
Secretary: Brenda Wise (B.A. Wise Consulting)
Treasurer: Sonia Zidzik (Z-Boutique)
Goals of the Leonardtown Business Association include drawing awareness to Leonardtown businesses and promoting the economic, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of Leonardtown. The Association encourages growth of existing businesses and offers assistance to new businesses seeking to locate in Leonardtown.
The Association strives to keep the businesses informed of Town issues and brings issues of concern to the Leonardtown Town Council. Members receive monthly updates on what’s happening in Leonardtown, and are eligible to participate in special advertising opportunities.
Promotion of Leonardtown is also important and is enhanced through special events. Events currently sponsored by the LBA are the annual Earth Day Celebration on the Square, Beach Party on the Square, Trick-or-Treat on the Square, and Christmas on the Square. The Town of Leonardtown also hosts other community events with various sponsors, which include the annual Veterans Day Parade, SMC Festival of Trees, Soap Box Derby, Classic Car Show, Bicycle Criterium, and Fall Follies.
The Association’s goals for 2006 include producing a map of Leonardtown, which will list the LBA members and identify parking accessibility in Town, as well as promotion of Leonardtown.
The Leonardtown Business Association is always looking for additional members! Businesses both inside and outside of the incorporated limits are welcome! Yearly dues are only $100. The LBA meets every second Wednesday of the month at varying times and businesses. Contact Dan Burris, LBA President, at 301-475-3151 or danburris@danburris.com for more information or if you would like to join the Leonardtown Business Association.
Current membership in the Leonardtown Business Association include:
Aldridge Ford Lincoln Mercury
Aldred A. Lacer, Attorney
A & M Glass
American Service Technology
Arizona Pizza of Leonardtown
Askey & Askey Associates, CPA
B. A. Wise Consulting
Bell Motor Company
Blair’s Video
Brewing Grounds Cafe
Burch Oil Company
Burris’ Olde Towne Insurance
Café des Artistes
Charles Memorial Gardens
Chesapeake PC Source
CMS Information Service
Colleen’s Dream
College of Southern Maryland
Combs & Drury Insurance
Commissioners of Leonardtown
Community Bank of Tri-County
The County Seat Restaurant & Deli
Craft Guild for St. Mray's County
Crazy for Ewe
Daniel Guenther, Law Office
W. M. Davis Contracting
Dean's Okinawan Martial Art & Self Defense
Dorsey Law Firm
DRN Environmental Solutions, LLC
Anne Emery, Attorney
Fenwick Street New & Used Books
Four Star Pizza
The Good Earth Natural Foods Co.
Edward Jones Investments, John Walters
Gracie’s Guys & Gals Dance Studio
G.T. Financial Services
Guy Distributing Co.
Gynecology of St. Mary’s
Jan Hayden, Mary Kay Products
Heritage Printing & Graphics
Home Builders, Inc.
Home Impressions
Horizon Properties, Inc.
Hospice of St. Mary's
Hyperspace Fun Center
Tracy Laigle
Leonard Hall Jr. Naval Academy
Leonardtown Cleaners
Leonardtown Ford
Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department
Little Silences Rest, Inc.
Main Street Properties & Appraisals
Marrick Homes, Inc.
Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home
Mehaffey & Associates, PC
Mercantile Southern Maryland Bank
MHC Orthotics & Prosthetics
Millennium Partners, LLLP
Molly’s Sign Shop
My Pest Control Company
Newtowne Retirement Villages
Nook & Monks Restaurant
North End Gallery
Old Towne Crafters
Olde Towne Insuance Agency, Inc.
On Our Own of St. Mary's
Dr. Carol Paris, MD
The Printing Press
Quality Built Homes
RAR Associates
Relax Inn
Reynolds Pharmact, Inc.
S-Kape Bed & Bath Décor
SMECO
St. Mary's College of MD
St. Mary's County Memorial Library
St. Mary’s County Tourism
St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Mary's Home for the Elderly
So. Md. Tennis & Education Association
Sturbridge Homes of So. Md.
Sunshine’s Catering
T & T Sweeping Service, Inc.
Tri-County Abstract, Inc.
Tru-Home Builders, Inc.
Vanning Associates
Waring-Ahearn Insurance
World Gym of Leonardown
Z-Boutique
