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Dogs Rescued From Burning House By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Last week Ashley Hier’s home was destroyed by fire and she lost a beloved cat and pet bird, but she praises volunteer firefighters for saving her two dogs, Diesel, an American Staffordshire Terrier and a Shiba Inu named Kuma. Both dogs suffered from the smoke and heat of the blaze, she said, but firefighters from Patuxent River Naval Air Station and the Bay District fire company in Lexington Park were able to revive Diesel from unconsciousness. She was on her lunch break when she heard the news of the fire and when she got to her home in Lexington Park she found that both her dogs were conscious. She can’t thank firefighters enough for what they did. “Those guys are awesome,” Hier said Tuesday. “I owe those guys everything right now.” The dogs are staying with Hier’s family right now and she goes to visit them regularly to make sure they know they are loved, especially in their condition. “They require a lot of care right now and they take medication every eight hours,” Hier said. “They were the most important thing in the house. “The whole house could’ve burned down and it wouldn’t have mattered as long as they were alive.” Hier said fire marshals are still investigating the fire that claimed her home but it appears that an overtaxed power strip was to blame for the blaze.
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Police: Woman Altered Prescription from Dental Clinic By Guy Leonard Staff Writer St. Mary’s County vice/narcotics detectives arrested and charged a woman with for allegedly altering a prescription she received for hydrocodone after a visit to the Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy dental clinic at Chopticon High School over the weekend. Capt. Daniel Alioto, commander of the narcotics division, said that Marsha Wilkerson, 35, traveled from Brandywine to obtain the prescription then tried to fill it at a participating pharmacy after she had altered it. Alioto said Wilkerson altered the prescription to get “higher, Marsha Wilkerson much more powerful doses” of the prescription drug. Police reported that a search of Wilkerson and her affects revealed a pair of brass knuckles. Wilkerson was formally charged with attempting to obtain prescription narcotics using an altered prescription and concealing a dangerous weapon, on-line court documents show. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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purposes. “They’re using information on ID’s to get bomb making materials,” Stone warned the audience. “So when they [federal authorities] come to your house the kid will say ‘Well, I was just trying to buy alcohol.’” Sheriff Timothy Cameron said that while deputies here have not received warnings from federal authorities about specific identity theft cases, such things have been known to happen in general. “Any unsecure data is dangerous,” Cameron said. “It’s one of those things that’s tied back to terrorist groups. “That’s how they purport to be who they are not. It’s a reality, it happens,” he said. Cameron warned that websites young people access to get the false ID cards are likely not guarded against hacking. “You don’t even know who you’re dealing with,” Cameron said. “There’s no security on that server.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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New Emergency Radios Approved By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract bid Tuesday that will allow for the replacement of the county’s aging 911 call management system with one that will allow for virtually blanket coverage of the entire county. County leaders learned two years ago the current system is obsolete and that the vendor would stop supporting it with parts and maintenance – leaving the county in a lurch when planning for an emergency appropriation of $9 million to ensure the system could continue functioning. Bob Kelly, head of the county’s information technology and public safety department, said this new system from Harris Corporation will be maintained for 15 years with a rigorous contract agreement. The system is also billed to work with other systems and not be completely reliant on the vendor to keep running due to federal uniformity standards for communication. “There are 250 911 calls a day and this is the radio system that they [emergency responders] use to respond to those citizens,” Kelly told county commissioners.
The new system will also allow the hip-carried radios used by emergency responders to communicate from one end of the county to another, Kelly said, ending years of dead zones that police and firefighters dealt with. “It’s tested, proven coverage,” Kelly said, showing commissioners two maps of the county, one with patches of green noting coverage areas and large swaths of white where there was none, particularly on the periphery of its borders. The other was almost completely covered in green, with only tiny intermittent spots of white where signals could not reach. “That’s 95 percent of the county that will be covered to that level,” Kelly said. If the system malfunctions or fails to perform as promised “they’ll [the vendor] have to fix it and make it work.” Commissioner Todd Morgan praised Kelly and emergency staff for doing the work to make the deal for the new system that should work without being solely reliant on the vendor for service. “Too many of the problems we have are with proprietary systems,” Morgan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Uncovering More of Maryland’s First Capital By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Photo by Guy Leonard Tim Riordan, head archaeologist at the Calvert statehouse dig, along with Shannon Vandever and Alice Mutter work to unearth the foundation of the house so they can better understand the history behind it.
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Summertime in County Jail is No Vacation their cell door’s sliding portions open at night to at least let some air circulate from internal fans. Prisoners are allowed this luxury if In the past two weeks the mercury has been rising in St. Mary’s County and per- they agree to behave, which they usually do, haps one of the most miserable places to Merican said. Merican added that his correctional ofbe for all involved is inside the county jail, where high temperatures linger for days and ficers suffer, too, because they must remain in full uniform, while inmates are allowed there is no air conditioning. Patrick Short, a current inmate, says he to remove their shirts to deal with the heat. County government has gone back and those incarcerated with him are sufferand forth in a debate ing from the oppressive whether to proceed with heat in the jail as well as “Even though a planned expansion and a lack of cold water being renovation of the jail, supplied by guards. we’re inmates which would include an Short, who has an all new minimum secuwe’re human beextensive history with rity wing as well as inlaw enforcement in this ings, too,” ... ternal security improvecounty alone, contacted The County Times twice “People are passing ments like new locks and cameras. in recent weeks to report out in here due to Air conditioning is that surcharges for the also a large part of the jail’s ATM machine are the heat.” project that will bring exorbitant and the food the capacity of the jail to - Patrick Short, in the jail is substanover 500 beds. dard both in quality and a current inmate at the county Current inmate quantity. Adult Detention Center population is now 264, “Even though we’re down from nearly 330 a inmates we’re human befew years ago when the ings, too,” Short said in a telephone interview. “People are passing out jail was rated over capacity. In the past two years the state has given in here due to the heat.” Packets of dry noodles available at the the county $5 million to begin construction commissary to supplement their diet are 80 on the minimum-security wing, but the projcents apiece, he said, much more than at a ect has not yet started. As to complaints about the food served supermarket and the menu is extremely limin the jail, Merican said he did not receive ited, he said. “We get potatoes or beans three times a any complaints from Short about that or the day,” Short said, adding that milk provided heat before he went to the media. But back in 2006 when Merican took to them went sour from the heat, too. Capt. Michael Merican, correction di- over command of the jail, complaints about vision commander for the sheriff’s office, the food were common. “We put the vendor [Swanson’s of disputed nearly all of Short’s claims — though he did admit that sometimes milk Pennsylvania] on notice and since then we does go sour and they do their best to replace haven’t had a problem.” Merican said there have been 10 docuit. “We’re sorry, it happens,” Merican mented complaints about the food service since 2009. said. Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron, who also But there is one thing he and Short agree on: the temperature inside the jail is once headed the jail, said menus are prepared months in advance and have to meet nearly unbearable. strict dietary needs for inmates’ nutritional “It’s hot as Hell,” Merican said. He and his staff have been trying to intake as well as any medical or religious rekeep the conditions as comfortable as pos- quirements they have. Menu lists show a greater variety than sible, but inside an old facility with no air just beans and potatoes and inmates are afconditioning it’s often a losing battle. “We’ve been going to [a local grocery forded an average of 3,000 calories a day, store] to buy ice for water,” Merican said. 200 calories more than the state requires, “The water fountains here aren’t like the Merican said. Cameron said they often want more one’s at Leonardtown High School, but it’s “but that’s not what jail’s all about.” not hot.” Merican said there have been no reports of anyone passing out and inmates in guyleonard@countytimes.net some sections of the jail are allowed to keep By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
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sustainability of the budget, especially on health care costs, funding for half days and how the school system budgeted for textbooks and school supplies. Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano, Finance Director Greg Nourse and Chief Operating Officer Brad Clements were present to answer questions, but Jones said board members are the policy makers. “It’s highly inappropriate and unacceptable to ask for approval without their presence,” she said. Jones was particularly concerned that the school system was able to save $1.6 million in health care costs last year but still had cuts to their funding for schoolbooks and supplies. She said it looked like a good opportunity to increase the money going to the textbooks and supplies.
Nourse said the budget was prepared before the system was aware of the difference and that $1.9 million had to be cut because of a shortfall in state and local funding. The issue of other post employment benefits was also an important one, she said, because the county had provided an additional $2.6 million to cover those costs. Jones said those costs needed to be funded more within the confines of the school system’s budget. “You cannot continue to rely on additional funding from the county each year to meet your obligations,” Jones said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
SMECO Applies For Smart Meter Go-Ahead By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) says that two pilot projects which employ advanced meters that eliminate the need for manual readings have been successful and they have now applied to the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to use the so-called Smart Meters with all of their residential and commercial customers. “We’re regulated by the Public Service Commission and they have control over us going to full scale deployment,” said Austin J. Slater, president and CEO of SMECO. “The meters will pay for themselves in utilities and operational cost savings.” Slater said the meters were installed in homes in the St. Charles development in Charles County and at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in St. Mary’s County and have proved successful, and the filing with PSC to move ahead with full installation was June 13. Slater estimated that the savings from the Smart Meter project would be enough to pay for their cost over the next 10 years; beyond that the savings should increase, he said. Utility providers PEPCO and BG&E have already gone to Smart Meter technology, Slater said, and SMECO is following their lead. “We’re trailing them by about a year,” Slater said. The project aims to save money by eliminating the need to send out employees to read meters manually as well as by giving automatic notices of electrical outages instead of having a crew go out to confirm it. Customers will also be able to view their electricity consumption on-line, Slater said, which would allow them to regulate how much power they consume throughout the day and better control their bills. But not everyone believes that Smart
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Marching Band Hopeful for Hawaii By Alex Panos Staff Writer Chopticon High School’s Marching Band continued its quest to fund a trip to Hawaii to represent Maryland at the annual Pearl Harbor Parade by taking part in Vera’s Beach Club’s “Battle of St. Leonard’s Creek.” The battle, which featured a cardboard boat race as well as a “battle for the flag” race, was held Saturday in honor of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
Photos by Alex Panos Chopticon band booster Geoff Westbrook screams with excitement as he wins the cardboard boat race.
Geoff Westbrook of Mechanicsville, band booster and parent of a band member, won the day’s first event, the cardboard boat race, in his replica of the USS Maryland. Westbrook blew away the entire field, most of which saw their cardboard boats fall apart or capsize within the opening moments of the race, and had finished the entire race before the second place finisher even rounded the last buoy toward the home stretch. Despite dominating the event as a first timer, Westbrook said it took just four days in the garage after work to build his boat, and he had no secrets to reveal about constructing an efficient cardboard boat. “We were going for looks,” Westbrook said, who then explained that because Chopticon was attempting to fund a trip to represent Maryland, the school’s band wanted to create replicas to honor the state. The second leg of the day’s festivities, now using metal row boats, required participants to row across the creek to a small island, obtain a flag and return back to the starting line; all while being attacked with water guns and bombarded with water balloons shot from catapults. Alas, Chopticon – who’s row boat was draped in Maryland flag decorations – was no match for Gorden Spalding and Diane Rowe, founder and co-founder of the
Diane Rowe and Gorden Spalding, left, take an early lead in the “Battle of St. Leonard’s Creek”
event’s sponsor, the Maryland Powerboat Club. The duo was dominating the battle, despite an onslaught of water balloons administered from Chopticon’s band members that remained on the shore. One cardboard boat, miniscule in comparison, that survived the first race, got a late start off the beach but came up big in the end by remaining stealthy and stealing the flag from right under the powerhouse Powerboat club’s nose. As the “Polish Princess” (which was the captain’s nickname for his soaked card-
board box) returned to the sand, it’s saturated captain declared, “All’s fair in love and war!” In addition to participating in the boat races, the Chopticon Marching Band sold raffle tickets throughout the day and hosted an auction on the beach. Victoria Nelson, Chopticon band’s travel coordinator, said they might even auction off the boats if they can find a bidder. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The College of Southern Maryland is in a unique situation when it comes to its operating budget – there are actually three budgets, one for each individual school, rolled up into the overall budget. School President Brad Gottfried said each campus has an individual budget made up of tuition paid to the school, county funding and state funding. “We do not mix and match,” he said. Ideally, the three components would each make up a third of each school’s funding. Unfortunately, that’s not the way it has been working. Photo by Sarah Miller The state has cut funding to approximately 19 The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees meeting last week. percent of the total budget, and student tuition is making up 51 percent of the budget, Gottfried the size of the student population at the campus. In the recent past, said. County funding ideally makes up the remainder, he said. because of the growth of the student population, the cost of doing When tuition goes up, be it at a four-year university or a com- business has been steadily increasing. In order to best serve the munity college like CSM, the institution begins to lose students. students, the schools have been adding buildings and staff, such as All totaled, the operating budget for the three CSM campuses teachers and advisors. is $59,195,108. The La Plata campus is the largest, with an operating “I think it’s going to moderate in the near future,” Gottfried budget of $35,216,947. The Prince Frederick campus works with an said, adding that he anticipates the student population leveling off operating budget of $11,671,328 and the Leonardtown campus has in the coming years. a $12,306,833 budget. At the June 21 Board of Trustees meeting, He said when they approach the counties with their budget the trustees passed the proposed budgets despite Charles County and the amount they’d like the county to contribute, Gottfried said not having made a formal funding commitment yet. they don’t go in with an inflated number assuming the county will During the meeting, the board agreed it was worth the risk cut some. They ask for what they need and compromise, and look of passing it in June rather than pushing it off to the next board of at where they can trim expenditures. Tuition increases are a last retrustees meeting in July, after the new fiscal year starts. The budget sort, Gottfried said, and help cover gaps left by state funding, counincludes a four percent tuition increase for students. ty funding and the income from the current tuition, if there is any Part of the budget increase includes payments into a retire- after trimming and tightening measures are made to the budget. ment fund for employees. Gottfried said setting up the fund will “It’s certainly not an art or a science,” he said. “Maybe it’s take care of employees after they retire without continuous tuition somewhere in between.” raises to cover them. Gottfried said the budget reflects the size of the campus and sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Auction Aids St. Michael’s By Alex Panos Staff Writer Members of the community rallied around St. Michaels School, a Catholic school for Pre-K to eighth graders, for the 26th annual school auction in Ridge last weekend. The auction, which is one of the school’s most vital fundraisers, is one of St. Michael’s most profitable events of the year. Auction Chair Chris Hill told The County Times that 100 percent of the proceeds go towards maintaining and improving one of the community’s most beloved schools, and is one of the key reasons why the private Catholic school continues to be in service. Auction items, provided by members of the community, included handmade items, paintings, furniture, bicycles, rider-mowers and even a Ford F 250 Diesel pickup truck. People from all over, not just Ridge, attend the auction to support of the school. St. Michael’s has been receiving financial support from the community since it opened in 1956, Hill said. He believes the community is the reason the school continues to stay in business. Calling the community’s mindset an “old school mentality,” he explained that the people invest in the school as much as it invests in its students – a practice not seen with as much regularity today as in the past.
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Hill, whose son recently graduated eighth grade and daughter is in third, has been invested in St. Michael’s for some time and has noticed an uncanny connection among its community members. “The school has a real sense of family,” Hill said. While the final tallies of the money raised for the all-volunteer orchestrated event are still being determined, from the naked eye it looks like it was one of their more successful events in recent years. Aside from all the “really cool” merchandise being exchanged throughout the day, Hill feels one of the best aspects about the auction is the enthusiasm that surrounds it. Teachers, parents, students, past students, local residents and even those passing through get involved with the auction. “It’s one of the most exciting events for the community in Ridge,” Hill said. alexpanos@countytimes. net
One founding principal for the College of Southern Maryland is diversity, and new programs coming to the college will further promote celebrating diversity. Executive director of Instructional Equality and Diversity Makeba Clay said there is a number of new programs and initiatives the school will be participating in during the coming school year. One pilot program will be a series of weekly dialogues about equality, justice, civility and other topics. Students and faculty will break into small groups to discuss various topics, and come up with action plans when necessary. Clay first saw these types of dialogues at Princeton University, where she was the advisor for them. She said they don’t know which campus they will introduce the dialogues to first, but she hopes to see them occurring throughout CSM in the near future. She said its all about encouraging students to be leaders in society with the ability to interact with and respect other members of the community who are different than themselves. In addition to the dialogues, Clay said the school celebrates a different culture every month, bringing in speakers, artists and even a mariachi band to share their culture. During the coming year, teachers will also go through training to set up a lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) safe zone. Staff will spend half a day with Michael Kocet, board member and president of the
Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling. According to information supplied by Clay, Kocet’s “professional areas of interest include: ethical and legal issues in counseling, counseling gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender clients, grief counseling, student affairs, and qualitative research. Dr. Kocet has worked in a variety of settings: college counseling, student affairs, psychiatric, and mental health agencies.” Teachers will also spend half a day with students who identify with the LGBT community to talk about how best to support them and what kind of community programs the school should be considering implementing. There will also be a LGBT student organization starting at the CSM Leonardtown campus during the next school year. The school is also preparing a report to send to the state about their efforts in increasing diversity awareness in schools, said CSM president Brad Gottfried. “It’s something we need to keep an eye on,” Gottfried said. For CSM, there was no need to come up with an entire plan from scratch. He said because diversity is in the school’s system wide strategic plan, they simply have to summarize what is already built into the school and what they have coming up. They will also be making plans for the next four years to get closer to “where we want to be.” For more information, visit www.csmd. edu or call Clay at 301-934-7658. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Money To Support Missions By Alex Panos Staff Writer Real Life Wesleyan Church has partnered with TNT Fireworks, a company that sells legal fireworks to non-profits, small businesses and individuals looking to generate income, in an attempt to provide funds for its youth group. The Church set up two tents along Route 235, one in the K-Mart parking lot and another by Wal-Mart, after being approached by TNT a few months ago with a business proposition they couldn’t turn down. Real Life Wesleyan Church intern Jordan Ryskamp said TNT told the Church that based on previous runs at those two locations, they could expect to bring in between $6,000 and $8,000 during the holiday. They have currently raised approximately $1,000, and expect business to pick up as the Independence Day holiday nears. All the money goes toward funding camps and mission trips, such as the Kentucky General Youth Conference, giving members of the youth center an opportunity to go on some adventures they otherwise would miss out on. Youth group member Katie Graves, who was on hand at the K-Mart site selling
merchandise, said the church hopes to “feed off” the business that circulates through Wal-Mart and K-Mart on a daily basis. According to Ryskamp, all of the merchandise available is permitted in Maryland, and includes “little tanks,” fountains and an assortment of sparklers. He also added that they still have plenty of fireworks
left; emphasizing the variety of fountains they have available on site. Volunteer sales associates Claire Graves believes people seeking fireworks for this year’s Fourth of July festivities shouldn’t look any further than the parking lot.
“We have a lot more variety than the stores,” Claire Graves said. The tents will be open daily from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. through July 4. Real Life Wesleyan Church is located in Mechanicsville and is a non-profit organization. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Police: Sex Offender Bit Officer By Guy Leonard Staff Writer St. Mary’s County law officers have arrested a registered sex offender they say did not properly register his address, social network account or phone, and when the time came to Donald Taylor arrest him he resisted, even biting one of the deputies. Deputies have charged Donald Taylor, 31, with three counts of failing to register properly as a sex offender and assaulting a law enforcement officer after arresting him June 26 at a residence on Allison Drive in Mechanicsville. According to charging documents filed in District Court, police learned of Taylor’s use of a social networking site to contact a woman using his own name and picture, which the police used to identify him as living at the Mechanicsville address, though he is registered as being homeless in Calvert County. Detectives alleged that Taylor had been living at the address, actually a camper trailer according to a witness, for two weeks. Taylor had arranged to meet with the woman but she canceled the date, police said, by calling him at a phone number he also had not registered, police alleged. When two detectives came to arrest Taylor he became combative, police alleged, and during the struggle bit one of them on the hand. After a short struggle they were able to handcuff him. Taylor then admitted to resisting arrest and the sex offender registry violations, charging documents state.
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‘Mission’ Complete First Ever Southern Maryland Free Dental Clinic Serves 800 By Alex Panos Staff Writer Standing six foot six inches tall, it is not hard to believe Dr. Garner Morgan was once a standout basketball player at Chopticon High School. Last week, he returned to Chopticon’s gymnasium – and the basketball court he scored the first two points on in 1965 – to lead the first free dental clinic in Southern Maryland. Morgan, a Mechanicsville dentist, is co-chairman of this year’s only Mission of Mercy (MOM) in Maryland– a free two-day dental clinic, hosted by hundreds of volunteers, providing teeth cleanings, fillings, minor denture repairs and even oral surgery to people who otherwise could not afford it. Along with his co-chairmen Dr. John Knowlton and Dr. Martin Barley, Morgan previously volunteered at the first two Maryland MOM’s in Western Maryland. Due to the need Morgan said exists in Southern Maryland, the three doctors lobbied hard to organize a Mission closer to home.
Patients were served on a first-come first-serve basis, and nearly 600 were prescreened, which Morgan said, “made
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a huge difference in the speed of service.” With equipment on loan from Maryland and Virginia, and a donated budget of approximately $65,000 from various firms, insurance companies and private individuals, Mission of Mercy provided treatment for approximately 800 patients. More than 600 volunteers, serving in six-hour shifts, were placed in one of seven categories; dentists, hygienists, pharmacists, nurses, leads, escorts and general support staff before making their unique contributions. Members of each
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category wore different colored t-shirts to help patients differentiate between personnel. The entire system of programming and scheduling for the clinic was invented by MOM organizers. “We have so many good people that it works,” Morgan told The County Times on Friday afternoon, as he simultaneously directed operations in the bustling school. Because it wasn’t feasible to expect to take care of everything for every patient, Morgan said the main priority was
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to alleviate pain and discomfort. The dentists were in charge of determining the most necessary, important and overdue procedures for each individual. Nearly half of the volunteer manpower was needed for tooth extractions, which Morgan believes is an indication of the huge number of people that cannot afford regular dental care “with the economy the way it is.” “We have no choice,” Morgan said about putting half of the volunteers on extraction duty. Dental professionals, such as the Regional Mobile Dental Office from Silver Spring, traveled from all over the area to volunteer at the clinic. The mobile dental office brought 10 people, including three dentists and one oral surgeon. William Kelson said the mobile dental office had never traveled such a far distance, but felt they had to come and take part in the year’s only MOM in Maryland. “All the supplies are here, everyone has been helpful and attentive,” said Dr. Eric Bradshaw of the mobile dental office. “We’re providing quality care.” MOM patient Bruce Barker, who traveled from Upper Marlboro to have a tooth pulled as well as a cleaning, said he was more than satisfied with his first experience at the Mission of Mercy. “Everything went great. They even prescribed me medicine for the pain,” Barker said, referring to the free pain and antibiotic medication available on site, provided by St. John’s Pharmacy of Hollywood. Helping individuals like Barker was awe inspiring to all those volunteers that took part in the mission, said Jeannie Guy, a Leonardtown resident and employee in Dr. Morgan’s office, said everyone she ran into was nothing but “helpful and eager.” She was so inspired by the level of commitment from the volunteers that although she was only scheduled to work a few hours on Thursday, she wound up spending two entire days volunteering. Volunteers who couldn’t give any more of their time found other ways to continue to contribute. “One volunteer was so impressed he gave $50 out of his pocket,” Morgan said. One patient, Billie Jo Eure of Lusby, was left so impressed with the clinic that she hopes to contribute to the cause in the future. “It’s making me want to help and volunteer next time; people struggling in today’s society and everything,” Eure
said. In addition to medical attention, Eure also received educational attention on her way out of the clinic. MedStar Hospital Health Department Nurse Jane Dodds was explaining to Eure, and anyone else that would listen, the effects tobacco and sugar can have on one’s overall well-being. Dodds had set up displays showing the amount of sugar in common sodas and sports drinks, as well as the effects it can have on the body. Eure said the visual props that Dodds was using, mainly the bottles filled with tablespoons of sugar in order to show the amount in each serving, was eye opening. “You give (Gatorade) to your kids thinking it’s good and it’s not,” Eure said as she stared at the pile of sugar in the bottle. Eure’s reaction is exactly what Dodds and Patrick O’Malley of the Calvert Health Department desired. For them, the name of the game for public health is not treatment, but rather prevention. “We save more with prevention than we do with treatment. That’s why we’re here today,” O’Malley said. Morgan hopes eventually to have Mission of Mercy clinics held at four different locations throughout the state; Western, Eastern and Southern Maryland and Baltimore City. There is a large need to have more than one program a year, Morgan said,
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because even with all hands on deck, there were still many people in need of dental attention that got turned away. “The hardest part was closing it when people still needed care, there was just no way we could physically do it.” Organizers plan to have a Mission of Mercy in Southern Maryland every two years. Morgan also believes that Mission of Mercy should be available to everyone
Dr. Garner Morgan, in rear, stands with the volunteer team from the Regional Mobile Dental Office out of Silver Spring.
in the country, because so many people are in need of the attention and top-notch care volunteers give to each patient. “It’s not a third-world clinic,” Morgan said. “This kind of clinic should be done everywhere in America.” The next Mission of Mercy will be held in March in Salisbury. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Potomac Four-for-Four, Moreland Wins Career-First on Sunday Latham Tallies Fourth Street Stock Win By Doug Watson Budds Creek, MD- Second-year late model pilot Kenny Moreland, of Waldorf Md., scored his firstcareer late model feature win in last Sunday nights 35-lap Vern Harris memorial at Potomac speedway. Moreland, who earned $2500 for his win, became the fourth different driver to win a late model feature at Potomac in the four races run to date in 2012. Defending track champion David Williams and Matt Quade brought the field to the initial green flag of the event. Williams wasted little time as he blasted into the race lead as the pack raced off turn-four to complete the first lap. Williams was on a mission as he lead effortlessly for the first 18-laps of the race until disaster struck. At the completion of the fateful 18th circuit, Williams suffered a broken rear-end on his Rocket no.72 forcing him to pit, ending a brilliant run. Moreland, on the other hand, had reached second by the fifth-lap and was slowly catching Williams as they entered lapped traffic. Moreland made the most of his now good fortune, and would even survive a lap-32 caution, to score the breakthrough win with his Custom Race Engines, Rocket no.24 over runner-up Ryan Hackett. “It really means a lot to win my first at Potomac in the Vern Harris memorial.� The second-generation racer stated from Potomac’s victory lane. “My Dad and Vern were really good friends and I know this race means a lot to him. Dad tried to win this race for a lot of years but came up short, and I sure am glad I was able to do it for him.� Moreland stated it was a true ‘team-effort� that propelled him to the win. “Mom and Dad are the reason we’re here.� Moreland bottomLocally Family Owned & Operated
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Partisanship Set Aside I am so proud of St. Mary’s County – the image of American republicanism and democracy – when, on the occasion of the Annual LincolnReagan Dinner on may 11 in Leoanrdtown, where representatives of every political, ethnic and cultural stripe were in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed coming together. Since the event was hosted by the St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee, partisanship could not be avoided entirely. However, the feelings of those in attendance were respected by minimizing the rhetoric that is so readily apparent in our daily lives by radio, television and newspapers. Hats off to our keynote speaker, former Maryland State Secretary Larry Hogan, Chairman of “Change Maryland”, Maryland House of Delegates Minority Leader Tony O’Donnell, candidate U.S. House of Representatives, Daniel Bongino, candidate U.S. Senate and both candidates for St. Mary’s Circuit Court Judge, Judge David Densford and Assistant States Attorney, Joe Stanalonis, along with all the candidates’ supporters and friends in attendance. Congratulations are extended to Matt and Mickie Suite on receiving the Republican Man and Woman of the Year Awards, and to Mrs. Mary Bailey for herself and posthumously her husband, Glen Bailey, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. A great thank you to our many friends who attended and helped make this a successful event.
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County Should be Proud to Have Densford on Bench I’m one of 42 attorneys who recently signed a letter stating our support for Judge David W. Densford. Here’s why I believe that his election is so important for St. Mary’s County: Much has been said about Judge Densford’s opponent being a “career prosecutor.” But the great majority of Circuit Court cases have nothing to do with criminal prosecution. While it is true that Judge Densford has a great deal of experience as a criminal defense attorney – and that he was appointed Special Prosecutor on the recommendation of State’s Attorney Richard Fritz – Judge Densford’s experience goes far beyond that. In his 28 years of practice he has fought for parents who seek custody of their children and has worked extensively in other areas of family law. He has represented both landlords and tenants. He has represented victims of accidents, handled contract disputes, worked with victims of domestic violence, appeared in courts martial trials, and helped people with security clearance hearings. He has handled these matters for a living but, generously, has also handled many of them pro
O’Malley’s Record By Marta Hummel Mossburg
It turns out there were a lot of truths that weren't very true in Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth." But it has not stopped him from becoming a celebrity icon of environmentalists, fawned upon by believers around the world who pay him to speak about science he can't defend. In the same way, Gov. Martin O'Malley has risen from mayor of Baltimore to governor of Maryland to head of the Democratic Governors Association based on a record that only acolytes of progressivism could defend. He needs to be called out as he jets from national talk show to talk show proclaiming the gospel of government spending to help President Barack Obama retain his job -- and set himself up to run for the highest office in 2016. Mary Burke-Russell, Chair Let's focus on his record on jobs, as creatSt Mary’s County Republican ing them is O'Malley's main goal. When thenCentral Committee Mayor O'Malley was running for governor in 2006, he said he created thousands of jobs in Baltimore during his tenure. Statistics showed the city 2011 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE lost thousands of jobs while he was REPORT (CCR) in office. When about the COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN asked discrepancy, he explained that he did not mean The 2011 Consumer Confident Report (CCR) is available to net new jobs, just Town residents and the public at the town office, 41660 Courthouse jobs. Drive, Leonardtown, MD between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 That should p.m. and at the Leonardtown Post office, 22735 Washington Street have alerted votand is also available online at http://leonardtown.somd.com under ers to the fact that Town Government, Water Quality Reports. he cared more 6-28-2012 about the appear-
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bono. In 2010, the Maryland State Bar Association honored Judge Densford and described him as an attorney who is “… intelligent and knowledgeable in the law, hardworking, tenacious, yet respectful and civil to every party, witness, and attorney, views the practice of law as a profession and takes personal pride in his work, and is active in his community, the local bar, and the state bar.” I can think of no one who more exemplifies this ideal than Judge Densford. He treats everyone – attorneys, judges, and litigants – with the same degree of respect, regardless of their circumstance. He is smart, competent, and an excellent litigator. He is committed to both the profession and the legal system and is a decent and fair person. The people of St. Mary’s County can be proud to have such a judge on our Circuit Court.
Guest Editorial ance of jobs than actual ones that come with a paycheck. But voters didn't seem to care. He beat Republican incumbent Robert Ehrlich by a 6 percent margin in 2006 and then beat him again in 2010 by a 15 percent margin. Call it failing upward. Fast forward to 2012. Maryland lost 6,000 jobs in April, according to the most recent labor statistics, and needs to create almost 150,000 jobs to bring employment back up to pre-recession levels. At the same time, income inequality has expanded under O'Malley and a record 700,000 people receive food assistance. Thanks to the federal government, Maryland's 6.7 percent unemployment rate is lower than the national average of 8.1 percent. But the most he can say is that he presided over Baltimore's decline, saw thousands leave the state through outmigration while governor, and was lucky to receive billions in federal stimulus dollars so that he didn't have to make hard choices about state spending. Even if he can be credited with bringing federal dollars to Maryland, that means they were taken away from someplace else to bring wealth to a few people in this state -- a tactic for which he constantly criticizes presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. As he said recently on "Meet the Press", Romney's job at Bain Capital "was to return profits as quickly as possible to a very narrow few rather than to create long-term jobs for the many." So far, the only things that O'Malley has shown he is good at are raising state spending -- from $29.6 billion a year to $35.9 billion in the six years since he took office -- and hiking taxes. That strategy is making Maryland less competitive and its residents more financially stratified. If that is the kind of country Americans want, they can find their man in Annapolis. Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at the Maryland Public Policy Institute.
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Hope and Change Does anyone besides me find it a bit ironic that Rajat Gupta, a Wall Street icon, was found guilty on three charges of insider trading (giving away business secrets to unauthorized people) and one charge of conspiracy and now faces 65 years in jail? The jury only took 10 hours to come up with a verdict. On the other hand, we have our federal politicians who have been able accept such secrets and LEGALLY make use of them for their personal gain! Now that’s odd, isn’t it? The positive aspect of this, if there is such a thing, is that the bartering of these secrets only involved investors’ money… not American lives, vital national security, or the lives of foreign nationals who help us. I find it totally despicable, therefore, to see our (ha ha) Justice Department hesitant, obstructive, and acting more like the perpetrator than the active investigator of the security leaks that have gushed from the highest levels of our socalled political leadership. The list of failures of our Justice Department is too long to place here, but if anyone is interested, just get some archived news reports and check. Roll on, November. We’ve got to HOPE to CHANGE a lot of Washington faces. James H. Hilbert Mechanicsville, MD
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Catherine Adams, 90 Catherine Eloise Adams, 90, of Hollywood, MD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 22, 2012 in Hollywood, MD. Born on June 22, 1922 in Compton, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin and Ida Pillsbury Morgan. Eloise was the loving wife of Earl Thomas Adams, whom she married in St. Francis Xavier Church in Washington, DC on July 26, 1941 and who preceded her in death on October 23, 1975. Mrs. Adams is survived by her daughters; Elaine Wood (Son) and Patricia Burney (Gary) both of Hollywood, MD, and Linda Dean of Valley Lee, MD, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and siblings; Marie Combs of Leonardtown, and Dolores Lynch of Compton, MD. Eloise is preceded in death by her son in law Bobby Dean, siblings; Helen Fenhagen, Bernard Morgan, Mabel Meyer, Aloysius (Dish) Morgan, Victoria Schaller, and Theda Nelson. Starting in 1946 she helped in her husband’s business, Adams Auto Service, and was a teacher at St. John’s Catholic School for 20 years retiring in 1976. Following her retirement from teaching, she was a secretary for Dean Construction Company. Her greatest love was her family and faith. The family received friends on Monday, June 25, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in St. John’s Catholic Church with Fr. Keith Woods celebrating and, Fr. Raymond Schmidt, Msgr. Martin P. Harris, and Msgr. Karl Chimiak concelebrating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were; Bob Dean, Bobby Thompson, Bernie Dombrosky, Chuck Pappaconstantinou, Kevin Hills, and Adam Hills. Contributions may be made to St. John’s School, 43950 St. John’s Road Hollywood, MD 20636, and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Joan Chicwak, 62 Joan Harrison Vallandingham Chicwak, 62 of Skipwith, VA died June 21, 2012 at her residence. Born June 8, 1950 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of Lucy (Harrison) Vallandingham and the late James Howard Vallandingham, Sr. Joan attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bryantown, MD for years with her family. She taught CCD classes for four years. Joan and her husband Bob, whom she was married to for forty two years, had an upholstery business for twenty years. She became an insurance agent for awhile when she moved to Skipwith, VA and later worked for Subway. Joan loved dancing, gardening and all kinds of crafts. Joan has been battling cancer since September of 2009 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. The cancer spread and returned in September 2010. Joan is survived by her husband, Robert M. Chicwak; her children, Carmen L. Chicwak Walker (Todd) of Hughesville, MD and Marla C. Chicwak Campbell (Bill) of White Plains, MD; her five grandchildren, Ian Meyers, Ethan Meyers, Erica Campbell, Brooke Walker and Brett Walk-
er. She is also survived by her mother, Lucy Vallandingham of Clements, MD; her sisters, Lucy Anne Dixon (Harry), Judy Hudson (Lynn), Pat Clark (Phil), Melinda Ford (Tommy) and Milly Farrell (Bosie); and her brothers, Jim Vallandingham (Dana) and Irving “Freddie” Vallandingham (Lynn). Joan was preceded in death by her father, James Howard Vallandingham, her brother, Harrison Vallandingham and two sisters, Susan Eyler and Monica Reyes. Family received friends on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Church, Morganza, MD. Interment followed in the Vallandingham Farm Cemetery, Clements, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg A, Gambrills, MD 21054. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Benedict Clark, 75 Benedict “Dick” Ignatius Clarke, age 75, died on June 25, 2012 at his residence in Hollywood, MD. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s county, Dick was born on March 15, 1937 to the late George and Helen Clarke. In earlier years, Dick worked in commercial construction in Washington, DC. Eventually Dick returned to his roots and owned and farmed tobacco on his farm where he lived for most of his life. He was known as a hard worker who enjoyed fishing and rabbit hunting. In addition to his parents, Dick was also pre-deceased by his four brothers, the late Romanus “Rooster” Clarke, Abel Clarke, Joseph Clarke and Gregory Clark. He is survived by his long time companion, Lana Orr of Hollywood, MD; his daughter, Ida Elizabeth Clarke of Wayson’s Corner, MD; his siblings, George “Francis” Clarke of VA; James “Bouncer” E. Clarke of Hollywood, MD; Gertrude Norris of Hollywood, Md; Alwilda Wathen of Compton, MD; Catherine Mae Clarke of Hollywood, MD; and Sister Carrie Clarke of Kentucky; granddaughter Amanda Ann Clarke of Wayson’s Corner, MD; and his great grandchildren, Nathaniel Jon Milliken and Sadie Elizabeth Clarke of Wayson’s Corner, MD. Services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Alexander Evashko, 92 Alexander Evashko, 92, died on June 22, 2012 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born July 24, 1919, in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Efrem Evashko and Mary Grewsky and the beloved husband of the late, Doris J. Evashko. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Alex worked as a tool and die maker for many years in Baltimore, MD. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 2008. His hobbies were gardening, fishing and traveling, with his favorite trip being to the Hoover Dam. He loved food and spa treatments. He particularly enjoyed his cat,
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Tiger and his daily trips to Wal-Mart. Alex is survived by his three children, Richard Evashko of Baltimore, MD, Robert Evashko of Baltimore, MD, and Gwen Evashko of Baltimore, MD, one grandchild; Crystal Evashko of Baltimore, MD; his cousin, Helen Evashko of Long Island, NY, and his loving caretaker, Linda Brown of Great Mills, MD. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his three sisters. Services will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Zakiyah Holland, 5 Zakiyah Renee “Kya” Holland, 5, of Mechanicsville, MD, peacefully passed away on June 23, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Kya was born on September 25, 2006 to the parents of Jesse Holland, Jr. and Lakissha Butler. Kya was in kindergarten at Dynard Elementary School, where she had loving and understanding teachers and especially her paraeducator, Kathy Shooks. Kya was diagnosed with brain cancer on October 17, 2011. Even after her diagnosis, Kya remained strong throughout her illness. She never complained about being ill. Kya loved attending her church, Kingdom Tabernacle of Refuge and also her dad’s church, Church of the Harvest. Kya prayed a lot. She also enjoyed singing, dancing and playing in the rain with her boots on. Kya was an inspiration to everyone she met. Prior to Kya’s death, she was able to fulfill her dream of going to Disney World. In March 2012, the Make a Wish Foundation made it possible for Kya to go. In addition, for her final trip, the Believing In Tomorrow Foundation made arrangements to send her to Ocean City in June 2012. Kya loved the beach. Kya, our Angel, leaves to cherish her precious memories her parents, Jesse Holland and Lakissha Butler, her stepfather, Garfield Butler, sister Marion Walker and brothers Demetrious Holland and Jesse Holland. She also leaves behind her best friends Logan Quade, Kamille Gross, Imani Smith and her cousin Jahverius “JaJa’ Walker and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Saturday June 30, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Dunkirk Baptist Church, 11275 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk, MD. Interment to follow at Moses Cemetery, Lothiam, MD. The family would like for all in attendance at the service to wear white or a cheery, bright color for the Celebration of Kya’s Life. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD
Charles Pappaconstantinou, 73 Charles Pappaconstantinou, 73, died on June 22, 2012 at Hospice House in Callaway, MD, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 27, 1939, in Lowell, MA, he
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was the son of the late Angelo Pappaconstantinou and Sophie Panas. Charles graduated from Lowell Technical College in 1961. He joined the United States Army in May 1962 and was honorably discharged in May 1964. On July 9, 1965, he married his late wife, Mary Daly Pappaconstantinou in LaPlata, MD where they enjoyed 46 wonderful years together and raised their three sons. He worked for the Department of Defense in Indian Head as a mechanical engineer and was promoted to the Department Head of the Engineering Department and the Test Department. He retired after more than 30 years of Civil Service and received many performance awards along the way. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing poker with his buddies. However, his greatest passion was his grandchildren. He loved to attend all of their sporting/school events and spent as much time as possible with them. Charles is survived by his three children, Charles William Pappaconstantinou (Sandee) of Mechanicsville, MD, Michael John Pappaconstantinou (Dawn) of Wake Forest, NC, and Daniel Mark Pappaconstantinou (Ashlee) of Charlottesville, VA; nine grandchildren, Mary Beth “MB”, Brooke, Kaylee, Derek, Brittany, Michael, Caleb, Matthew and Abigail; and one sister, Eleanor Baker (Bob) of Cape Cod, MA. In addition to his parents and wife, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Peter Pappaconstantinou and William Pappaconstantinou. Family received friends for Charles’ Life Celebration on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 with prayers recited by the Reverend Keith Woods, at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Reverend Keith Woods on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Charles W. Pappaconstantinou, Michael J. Pappaconstantinou, Daniel J. Pappaconstantinou, Ken Songy, Matthew Volland, and John Ferguson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael S. Pappaconstantinou, Derek J. Pappaconstantinou, Matthew D. Pappaconstantinou and Caleb S. Thodos. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Harry Raley, 88 Harry Calvin Raley, 88 died surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Leonardtown on Monday, June 18, 2012. He was born to the late Harry Hamilton Raley and Rose Maria Price, March 16, 1924 in Callaway, MD. He was married to Thelma Hill on June 9, 1946. Harry, also known as Buddy & Doc, worked for the Public Works Department at Patuxent River from 1946-1972 and after his retirement, was a self-employed home improvement contractor. Harry was a lifelong member of Holy
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Face Church, as well as a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and an Arimathean. He was an early member of the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad and a 4-H Leader. He enjoyed gardening, riding his lawn mower, watching baseball games and playing card games. He also enjoyed traveling across the United States and Europe, especially revisiting some of the countries he served in during World War II including, England, Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II belonging to the 474 Automatic Weapons Battalion AAA US First Army VII Corp. He landed on Utah Beach on D-Day and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Ribbon, as well as the European, African, and Middle Eastern Service Ribbons and the World War II Victory Ribbon. Harry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Thelma; four children: David Raley (Marcia) of Ridge, Diane Milgrim of Callaway, Elaine Raley of St. Augustine, Florida, and John Raley (Jessica) of Leonardtown; ten grandchildren, Denise, David, Julie, Angela, Justin, Meagan, Shannon, Savannah, Madison and Killian; four great-grandchildren, Amanda, Alexis, Chase and Isabella; a sister, Marjorie Causey of Prince Frederick; a brother, Benedict Raley of Park Hall. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his son Mark in 1972; and his siblings: Maude Twiss, Joseph Raley, Genevieve Payne, Ralph Raley, Woodrow Raley and Virginia Lewis. The family received friends for Harry’s Life Celebration on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Holy Face Church, 20476 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634 Prayers were recited. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Reverend Joseph A Calis on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Holy Face Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Danny Jennings, Jeff Mayor, Garry Raley, Steve Raley, David Sanders, and Dave Springer. Serving as honorary pallbearers were grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Face Church, 20476 Point Lookout Road Great Mills, MD 20634 or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Shirley Pulliam Reece, 67 Shirley Mae Pulliam Reece, 67 of Lexington Park, MD died peacefully, June 23, 2012 at her residence. Born December 30, 1944 in LaPlata, MD; she was the daughter of the late Harry Pulliam and Katie Wise. She was a homemaker and devoted almost her entire life to her family. She also had a special love and place in her heart for her grandchildren. She was truly loved and admired by all, she was an extraordinary and one-of-kind person; loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her during her natural life. Her end-
less love and devotion to her family, friends and her faithful companion “Baxter”. It was a great honor to have her as part of our life; words cannot say how much she was loved and how much she will be missed. She was an inspiration to those she touched and there will always be a special place in our hearts for the goodness and kindness that she brought to others; to be forever treasured. Shirley was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert L. Reece, Sr., and Charles D. Corbin. Shirley is survived by her six children, Robert, Jr. (Sandy Wathen) of Mechanicsville, MD, Tommy (Betty Lou) of Lexington Park, MD, Tammy Bowen (Stanley Pitcher) of Callaway, MD, Scotty (Beth) of Lexington Park, MD, Lisa Raley (Tom) of Park Hall, MD, and Brian “Scooter” Corbin (Marie) of St. Inigoes, MD, siblings; Betty Kelsey (George) and Lorraine Pulliam, Richard “Dick” Pulliam, (Pat), Alex Pulliam (Pat), Charlie Pulliam, (Sue), Harry Pulliam, Jr., and Paul Pulliam and two special sister-in-laws, Eleanor Pulliam and Helen Reece. Shirley was preceded in death by her brothers, Chuck and Louis, and one grandson, Preston A. Bowen. She was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. One of her greatest and endless love was her family, friends and special companion “Baxter” her pet dog. The family received friends on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 with prayers recited in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers will be: Louis Pulliam, Jr., David Pulliam, Thomas Pulliam, Bart Pulliam, Dickie Pulliam, and Frank Taylor. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Southern Maryland Division, P.O. Box 1508, Solomons, MD 20688
William Young, 79 William Edward Young, 79, of Chaptico, Maryland, peacefully passed away on June 14, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. William was born to Mary C. Barnes Young and John Alexander Young on June 1, 1933 in Washington, D.C. He is one of 11 children. William attended St. Cyprian’s Elementary School and went to St. Emma’s (Belmead) Military Academy in Powhatan, VA. On September 9, 1956, he married Vera Elizabeth Robinson, his wife of 55 years. From their union, they had three children, Letitia, Sheila and Carolyn. William, Vera and daughters moved to Chaptico in 1963 and continue to make their home there. They joined Our Lady of the Wayside Church immediately after they moved to Chaptico. William was an active member and chaired many summer festivals and fall dinners. He remained an active member until his health prevented him from driving in 2006. After that, William’s devotion to God remained strong and he recited the rosary every night at 9:30. William’s love for God and for his family never wavered. William worked for Western Union and drove a cab for D.C. Capital Cab for many years. He worked at the Indian Head Naval Base until 1983 when he retired due
to health issues. He later became a school bus driver for St. Mary’s County Public Schools. For most of William’s adult life, he farmed his parents’ land. He loved the land and the open spaces and fresh air. He was good with his hands and frequently did mechanical work on cars, tractors and even a bulldozer. Warm and loving memories of William will be cherished by his wife Vera, his daughters, Letitia A. Young Bing, Sheila M. Young, and Carolyn D. Young; a son-in-law, Haskel Bing; five grandchildren, Dionysia, Derek, Taelor, Danielle, and Rhyan; and five great-grandchildren, Dynaia, DeQuawne, DeShee, DeKyrre and Dyarra. He is also survived by four sisters, Audrey Somerville, Shirley Jasper, Regina Frederick, and Alice Dolores Wilson; two brother-in-laws, John Walter Somerville and Thomas Irvin Frederick; and two sister-in-laws, Deloris (Wells) Young and Mary Lee (Blakely) Young and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family. William was preceded in death by his parents Mary C. (Katie) and John, three sisters, Veronica Briscoe, Mary Teresa Plater and Catherine Loretta May and three brothers, John Young, Jr., James Young, Sr., and Joseph Young, Sr. Visitation was on Wednesday, June 27 until Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 37575 Chaptico Road, Chaptico, MD. 20621 Interment followed at Queen of Peace Cemetery, 38888 Dr. Johnson Road, Helen, MD Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.
Edna Swenson, 96 Edna Anna Swenson, 96, of Riverview, FL, formerly of Lexington Park, MD., passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2012 in Riverview, FL. Born on August 9, 1915 in York, Maine, she was the daughter of the late George Walter and Edna Abbie Chase Kanada. Edna was the loving wife of the late Lawrence Clayton Swenson whom she married on May 14, 1944. Mrs. Swenson is survived by her children; Jon Alan Swenson (Joyce) of York, ME, and Linda Swenson Boszko (Nick) of Wesley Chapel, FL, 1 granddaughter, and 2 great grand children. She is also survived by her sister Dorothy Kanada Vosc of Machias, ME. Edna worked as a telephone operator in Portsmouth, NH during World War II, and moved to St. Mary’s County in 1953. The family received friends on Monday, June 25, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD., with a Funeral Service followed with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were; Nick Boszko, Jon Swenson, Mark Boszko, and Duncan Boszko.
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Local Man Headed to Senior Open
By Alex Panos Staff Writer Callaway resident Peter DeTemple is taking his talents to Michigan in July for the US Senior Open Championship. After shooting three under par during a qualifying tournament in New Jersey, DeTemple will now, as he put it, “play all the big boys.” DeTemple has been golfing for 25 years, but did not get serious with his game until about 10 years ago. “I needed a hobby with all the kids leaving the house,” DeTemple quipped. Since then, his golf game has reached another level. The US Senior Open hopeful has been honing his skills in his backyard where he practices his short game and chip shot – a shot played close to the green – six nights a week. He also goes golfing once a week, usually on Satur-
days, as he prepares to attempt making the cut in a preliminary round that will include senior tour superstars such as Tom Watson and Freddie Couples. DeTemple’s caddy, Drew Havrill, says DeTemple consistently drives the ball 300 plus yards, on average 40 to 50 yards farther than his opponents, which he compliments with an outstanding short game. “He’s unbelievably talented and has no weaknesses,” Havrill said. DeTemple also believes that his short game is a tremendous strength and contributor to his success. During the qualifying tournament, DeTemple missed the green four times. He still got up and down – a golf term referring to taking just two strokes to get the ball into the hole when the ball is off the green – all four times, going four for four when he missed the green. “It’s a life-long dream to play in a USGA (United States Golf Association) event,” DeTemple said. Self-proclaimed “the happiest man in St. Mary’s,” DeTemple will participate in the preliminary rounds on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday beginning July 9. If he qualifies, he will then get a chance to play in the tournament Thursday, July 12, through Sunday, July 15. DeTemple plans to do nothing new during his prepara-
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tion in the upcoming weeks. He will continue chipping in his backyard after putting in a hard days work as a full time employee at the Great Mills Trading Post, his employer for the last six years. Although he would love nothing more than to make the cut and play in the tournament, DeTemple plans to live in the moment and have the time of his life. “Not everyone gets to do what I’m going to get to,” DeTemple said. “I’m just going to enjoy the week, no regrets.” alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Don’t Let June Rain Spoil July Fun July’s First Friday is going to be even better than June’s. Friday, July 6, is going to have everything the June First Friday in Leonardtown was going to have – except the rain. Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) First Friday Committee is once Geezer again hosting live music, Info Share on The Square, a Summertime Raffle, and a new charity drive supporting Hope Phones (www.hopephones.org), a press release states. Local Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll cover band GeeZer has agreed to come back and play their “Music for the Middle Aged” - songs from bands like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Santana, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffet, the Eagles – but with enough variety to please fans of all ages. Information tables for LBA members like Craft Guild Shop and the Leonardtown Arts Center, as well as Medstar St. Mary’s Health Connections, will be set up in the Square. Summertime Raffle tickets are on sale at Port of Leonardtown Winery, Fuzzy Farmers Market, North End Gallery, and Fenwick Street Used Books and Music – at $1 each or 12 for $10. Prizes include gift cards from LBA businesses and the Grand Prize - a gorgeous, handcrafted coffee display table built by artisan carpenter Rob Seltzer of Herring Creek Furniture. Prizes will be displayed on a rotating basis at local participating businesses. Go to www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com for more information and the display schedule. Many thanks to Herring Creek Furniture, Port of Leonardtown Winery, Good Earth Natural Foods, Big Larry’s Comic Book Café, Brewing Grounds, and Fenwick Street Used Books and Music for their generous prize donations, the release states. Drop off stations are set up at Port of Leonardtown Winery on Route 5, or in Town at North End Gallery to collect old cell phones. International charity Hope Phones takes all phones, working or not, and erases all data before refurbishing them for sale or safely recycling them. Hope Phones uses revenue from these phones to buy new phones to distribute all over the world to provide communication between doctors, medical centers and people in need of medical attention. So, don’t let the June rain spoil the July fun – Come to July First Friday in Leonardtown For more information, go to www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com or www.leonardtown. somd.com.
CAT OF THE WEEK We are Katniss, Primrose, Gale & Peeta We are really lucky because a kind lady found us and donated money to Feral Cat Rescue so we could be taken and find a better life. Our foster mom has been working really hard to domesticate us. We are so sweet and we love to be in her arms and to be petted. We are super beautiful. We look like we could be part Havanna Brown. Our fur is black and long with this beautiful brown overcoat and our fur is so soft. Peeta is all orange. We are all purr babies. Feral Cat Rescue helped our mother also. She was fully vetted and put back in our original environment where the kind lady will continue to feed her and take care of her. She is not adoptable because she is feral. Fortunately she will not be contributing to the hundreds of cats that get euthanized every month at Tri County Shelter because now she is spayed. If you would like to adopt any of us, please fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@hotmail.com We cost $125 a piece or two kittens for $200. We will be fully vetted which means we will be dewormed, combo tested for feline aids and feline leukemia, vaccinated against rabies, spayed/neutered, 3 distemper shots and we will even have a microchip. Feral Cat Rescue likes to see kittens get off to a good start. We need distemper shots at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. If you adopt us before we get all three shots, they will do our last shot for free. You can't pick up a stray and do all this vetting for that price. Can't wait to purr in your arms, Katniss, Primrose, Gale & Peeta
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Best Motion Picture of the Year to be shown The last movie of the Oscar Film Fest will be shown this Friday at 2 p.m. This PG13 rated movie was the winner of five 2012 Oscars including Best Motion Picture of the Year. It is the story of the interlinked destinies of silent movie star George Valentin and young dancer Peppy Miller who lights up talkies like no one else. Snacks will be provided. Blue Sky Puppets featured Professional Performances Series The Professional Performance on July 2 will feature Blue Sky Puppets in Goldy Bear and the Three Locks Readin’ and Dreamin’. Charlotte Hall Library’s program will be at 10 a.m. at White Marsh Elementary School, Leonardtown Library’s will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center, and Lexington Park Library’s will be held at 3 p.m. at the library. The programs are free and are being funded in part by a grant from St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Those attending are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the local food pantry. Children’s activities planned at branches Children ages 4 to 12 years old can stop by and complete a weekly craft between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Charlotte Hall branch; Wednesdays only at Leonardtown branch; and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Lexington Park branch. All supplies are provided. Kids ages 9 through 12 can register for Introduction to Word 2010 being offered at 2 p.m. at Charlotte Hall branch on July 11 or at Leonardtown on July 19 at 2:30 p.m. Introduction to PowerPoint 2010 is scheduled at Charlotte Hall on July 12 at 2 p.m. and at Leonardtown on July 26 at 2:30 p.m. Leonardtown branch will offer LEGO Fun on July 10 at 12 noon for ages 3-6 and at 2 p.m. for ages 6 and older. Virtual scavenger hunt is underway Own the Night Virtual Scavenger Hunt is underway for teens with a different hunt each week. Teens access daily clues posted on the library’s Tumblr site, then email their answer. Prizes will be given weekly through a random drawing of those participating. Access to the Tumblr site and the email address are posted on the library’s teen page. Coffee and conversation for adults Adults can enjoy coffee and conversation at the next Books, Coffee and Conversation at the Leonardtown library on July 9 at 1 p.m. Poetry Open Mic open to all ages Leonardtown library will host a Poetry Open Mic on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Poets of all ages can share poems they have written or favorite ones. The public is invited to come and listen.
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Greenwell’s Equestrian Director Our Own Hollywood Diva Earns PATH Certification
By Suzanne Sakach Contributing Writer
Hollywood Yoga & Fitness celebrated two special birthdays this week – the physically fit Theresa “Tee” Duncan celebrated her milestone 90th birthday while the Women’s Fitness Center at Hollywood Yoga & Fitness marked its 6-month anniversary, a press release from the business states. Could it be coincidence that the Fitness Center had also recently added its 90th member? Tee Duncan is an inspiration to all the women who work out at the Fitness Center. Tee has been working out at Hollywood Yoga & Fitness and its predecessors, Fitness and More and Ladies Workout Express, at least four days a week for over 10 years. She comes to the gym with her daughter-in-law, Doris Bateman and friend, Joyce Mori, who have been as consistent as Tee in their Theresa “Tee” Duncan workouts. The Fitness Center, located on Route 235 near the intersection of Hollywood Leonardtown Road, offers a variety of fitness options to accommodate varied needs: a 30-minute circuit workout featuring hydraulic equipment with recovery stations in-between, cardio equipment including treadmill, stepper and bikes, and regular classes including Personal Fitness “Bootcamp” and Yoga. Tee’s workout of choice is the 30-minute circuit workout. What makes Tee’s regular workouts so easy for her? Could it be the bright, friendly atmosphere at Hollywood Yoga & Fitness. Or perhaps the welcoming and encouraging staff who greet Tee every day as she walks in the door. Maybe it’s the workout itself, and the lively music that accompanies it, or the friendships made there. Probably all of the above. Regardless of the reason for her regular attendance at the gym, Tee is an amazing woman who is reaping the rewards of a physically fit lifestyle. One look at Tee and you will know. There are a lot of things special about the new Women’s Fitness Center at Hollywood Yoga & Fitness, and Tee Duncan is truly one of those special things. The members and staff at Hollywood Yoga & Fitness wish Tee a fabulous 90th birthday. For additional information on how you can join Tee in her healthy approach to living, contact Hollwood Yoga & Fitness at 301-373-9339 or find it on Facebook.
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Julie Raley, Director of Equestrian Programs at the Greenwell Foundation, has earned instructor certification from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). In order to become a PATH Int’l. Certified Instructor, Raley had to complete courses and exams, complete 25 hours teaching group lessons (two or more riders) with disabilities under the guidance or direct supervision of a PATH Intl. Certified Instructor, and participate in an on-site workshop. “This certification reaffirms Greenwell’s commitment to providing a quality equestrian program,” Jolanda Campbell, executive director of the Greenwell Foundation, said in a press release. Greenwell’s equestrian program has been a center member since 2005, having done so by adopting PATH Int’l. standards. Raley has worked at the Greenwell Foundation since 2008 and has been a riding instructor for nearly 15 years. She has been riding horses since she was a child. Raley lives in Clements with her husband and son. PATH Intl. was founded in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) to promote safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more visit http://www.pathintl. org. The Greenwell Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program is based on the principles and methods of PATH International. Horseback riding lessons are offered yearround for individuals ages 7 and older with developmental, physical, or emotional challenges. Greenwell also offers a recreational horseback riding program as well as spring break and summer horse camps, group rides, one-time rides and other equestrian-related events. To learn more, visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.
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Center Offers Special Program for Teens Help your teen get a jumpstart on the road to wellness this summer through the TeenFit program offered by The Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. TeenFit is an educational health and wellness program to aid your teen in learning about exercise and physical activity in order to promote a healthy lifestyle, a press release states. The program will keep your teen active this summer while it provides a safe and welcoming environment for exercise. A certified fitness professional will create an individualized exercise program for each teen and educate participants on the health benefits and the importance of being physically active. To help start your teen on the road to overall improved health and wellness, call The Grace Anne Dorney Center at 240434-7143 and ask about TeenFit.
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Thursday, June 28 • Quarter Throwdown Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) – 6 p.m. Grab some quarters and bring your friends to a fun evening of auction fun as the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary presents a vendor quarter auction. More than 75 items will be available for bids of one to four quarters. Nothing is over 4 quarters. Vendors include Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Celebrating Home, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy, Fan Gear Jerseys and More, AVON, Simply Said, Keepsakes and Country Friends, PartyLite, Princess House, Vantel Pearls, Park Lane, Lilley Pad Cakes, Cookie Lee, Ditty Bug Designs, and more! Paddles are $3 each, no limit. Concessions will be available. For more information or reservations, call Melissa at 410-474-2958.
grand finale on July 27 will showcase an abundance of jazz, Blues, and folk artists. For more information, visit the River Concert Series website at www.smcm. edu/riverconcert.
Saturday, June 30 • Indoor Flea Market St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. All vendors and crafters are welcome. An 8 X 10 space with one table may be rented for $20. For information or to reserve a space you must call 301-475-9543.
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• Football Training Clinic Dorsey Park – 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The Wildcats will be offering a free football training clinic. The clinics will be at Dorsey Park. Leonardtown High School coaches and players will be in attendance to help assist the Wildcats coaches. For more information go to www.leonardtownwildcats.net.
• River Concert Series St. Mary’s College (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 5 p.m. Acclaimed pianist Cziky Boldizar will join the River Concert Series for an extravaganza of French music. Compositions by avant-garde ballet musician Maurice Ravel will feature, with his most acclaimed piece, “Bolero,” concluding the event. The concerts run through July 27. The weekly celebration includes world-class music and delicious food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 8 p.m. Renowned guest artists, including jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, pianist Brian Ganz, and jazz musician Don Stapleson will join music director Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra. The outdoor concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. This summer, the evening celebrations of music include works from the Czech Republic, France, and Germany performed by international artists including mezzo-soprano Edita Randova, pianist Cziky Boldizar, and tenor Roger Isaacs. An Independence Day celebration will include some of John Williams’ famous movie themes and classic American jazz music, concluding with the “1812 Overture” and fireworks. On July 20, the Chesapeake Orchestra welcomes the River Concert Series Festival Choir. The
• Celebration Concert at Sotterley Location: Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) – 1 p.m.-4 p.m. An Independence Day Celebration Concert at Sotterley Plantation. Join the folks at Sotterley Plantation for our annual Independence Day Celebration Concert. Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music on the Portico, while taking in the breathtaking view of the Patuxent River! Pack your picnic baskets, bring along your lawn chairs and blankets, and listen to the patriotic music renditions of the Chesapeake Orchestra Brass Quintet led by Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. This event is also an “On Location” event of the SMCM’s River Concert Series. Take a chance at winning prizes at the Brown Bag Raffle and Silent Auction, including toys large and small, wine for the discerning taste, original artwork and prints, and the gastronomic delights from local restaurants. Fun activities for children, too! Food, beer, wine, and cold drinks will be available for purchase. As a special and sincere thanks, all those with a Military ID and their families are invited to celebrate this event free of charge. Also free for members. General Admission: $10 per vehicle. For more information on Sotterley Plantation events, visit our website at
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Monday, July 2 • No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Bounty Tournament St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge (45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park) – 7 p.m. Part of our Leaderboard Challenge Spring-Summer Season (Monday sessions) Anyone can join or play at any time (no cost other than your buy-in to each tournament). No need to be part of the points system, you can just play to win. Buy-in is $25 for $3,000 in chips. Blinds start at $25/$50 and progress from there every 20 minutes Earn points for every tournament you participate in. The number of points you earn is determined by how many people eliminated before you Those accumulating the most points will receive a free roll to the $100.00 Leaderboard Challenge Tournament scheduled for August. Number of players receiving the free roll will be determined by the amount of money that accumulates in the pool at the end of the season. Last season 20 people received a free roll from the Monday session. Side games available. Food and beverage available for purchase. Please enter through the side of the building. For more information, call the lodge at 301-863-7800 or Linda at 240-925-5697.
Tuesday, July 3 • Zumba Fitness St. Mary’s Sunshine Center (22995 Moakley Street, Leonardtown) – 6-7 p.m. Robyn is teaching Zumba Fitness every Tuesday night at St. Mary’s Sunshine Center. The cost is $7 per class or $25 for a five class pass.
Wednesday, July 4 • Solomons Firework Display Solomons Riverwalk – 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Solomons Business association. For more information, call 410-326-2549. • Fireworks Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 8 p.m. Registration is due by June 28. Tickets are $35, and no children under the age of 7 are allowed. For more information, call 410-535-2042 ext. 41.
• Zumba Fitness Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad (23469 Rescue Lane, Hollywood) – 5:45 p.m. Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Fundraiser Zumba Fitness Classes. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:456:45 p.m. The cost is $7 per class or $25 for five classes. For information call 301-757-2336.
Friday, July 6 • River Concert Series St. Mary’s College (18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City) – 5 p.m. The Chesapeake Orchestra will play John Williams’ celebrated motion picture themes for “Superman” and “The Patriot,” followed by Hilary Kole’s vocal accompaniment to classic American jazz pieces. The “1812 Overture” and a fireworks display will close the night. The weekly celebration includes world-class music and delicious food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 8 p.m. Renowned guest artists, including jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, pianist Brian Ganz, and jazz musician Don Stapleson will join music director Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra. The outdoor concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. This summer, the evening celebrations of music include works from the Czech Republic, France, and Germany performed by international artists including mezzosoprano Edita Randova, pianist Cziky Boldizar, and tenor Roger Isaacs. An Independence Day celebration will include some of John Williams’ famous movie themes and classic American jazz music, concluding with the “1812 Overture” and fireworks. On July 20, the Chesapeake Orchestra welcomes the River Concert Series Festival Choir. The grand finale on July 27 will showcase an abundance of jazz, Blues, and folk artists. For more information, visit the River Concert Series website at www.smcm.edu/ riverconcert. • Melissa Kriz Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books & Music (41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 5-7 p.m. First Friday is just around the corner! Melissa Kriz will be back to sign copies of her book “Three Stones of Asche.”
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Treatment Options for Arthritis Sufferers Arthritis affects millions of people and can be a debilitating condition that impacts a person's mobility and quality of life. The March 2010 issue of Arthritis Care & Research revealed that 18.7 percent of Americans and 16.9 percent of Canadians suffer from some type of arthritis. The word "arthritis" refers to more than 100 separate medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system and specifically the joints. According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritisrelated joint problems cause pain, stiffness, inflammation and damage to joint cartilage (the tough, smooth tissue that covers the ends of the bones, enabling them to glide against one another) and surrounding structures. Such damage can lead to joint weakness, instability and visible deformities that, depending on the location of joint involvement, can interfere with the most basic daily tasks, including walking, climbing stairs, using a computer keyboard, cutting food, or brushing teeth.
Arthritis has no cure, though medications and physical therapy may be prescribed to help manage pain and improve mobility. There are many different medicines that may be used to treat arthritis. Here is a look at some of the most common. Topical pain relievers These drugs are applied to areas of concern and are absorbed by the body to relieve pain. They are generally effective for people who have mild symptoms in just a few areas of the body. Anti-inflammatory pain relievers These pain medicines may be over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are common painkillers, as are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDS. Prescription doses may be helpful for more painful symptoms. Narcotic pain relievers For pain that is not controlled by NSAIDS and other methods, arthritis sufferers
may be prescribed narcotic drugs that are more potent. While effective, narcotic drugs are addictive. They also may cause side effects, including constipation. Antidepressants Some doctors prescribe antidepressants to relieve pain. It is not fully understood how the medications affect the body's interpretation of pain, but the role of these drugs on brain chemicals may be the connection. Drowsiness and dry mouth may occur from these drugs. Steroids For a variety of reasons, steroids are very useful at reducing inflammation in the body. But prolonged use -- especially when taken orally -can result in a number of side effects, including weight gain and acne breakouts. Doctors try to avoid these problems by injecting the steroid into the affected joint or trying other medications in combination with steroids to keep the dose of steroids as low as possible.
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Independence Day Holiday Observed The Department of Aging & Human Services offices and senior activity centers will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. ‘Independence Day’ Picnic tickets on sale On Wednesday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., an ‘Independence Day’ Picnic will be held at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The day will begin with a patriotic line dancing performance at 10 a.m. followed by a variety of fun games and a catered meal of fried chicken (choice of white or dark meat), BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad and strawberry short cake for dessert. Suggested ticket donation is $8. Tickets are available through noon on Thursday, July 5 or while supplies last! Riverside Dinner Theater bus trip to see Phantom is Wednesday, August 8. Help us fill the bus as we travel to see a popular production, based on the Phantom of the Opera, with music from the original production. The $90 price of the trip includes bus fare, snacks on the bus, lunch served to you at your table at Riverside Dinner Theater, admission to the show and even the tip for the bus driver. Hurry, a minimum number is required by July 13 for this trip to be a go. Your seat is reserved when your payment is received. Call Joyce at 301.737.5670, ext. 1656 for details. Farmer’s Market Coupons Maryland Department of Agriculture’s 2012 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupons are available at the St. Mary’s County Senior Activity Centers on the dates specified below. Coupons must be used at participating Farmer’s Market locations. Those receiving coupons must be 60 years of age or older and must have an income that meets Federal Poverty Guidelines -185%. Proof of age is required and applicants must sign an affidavit for the Department of Agriculture attesting to eligibility. Coupons will be distributed at the following locations on a first come first serve basis. Monday, July 2, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Loffler Senior Activity Center 21905 Chancellors Run Road Great Mills, MD Tuesday, July 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Northern Senior Activity Center 29655 Charlotte Hall Road Charlotte Hall, MD Tuesday, July 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Garvey Senior Activity Center 41780 Baldridge St. Leonardtown, MD For more information, 301.475.4200, ext. 1072.
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Cards for Troops The Garvey Senior Activity Center is looking for volunteers on Tuesday, June 26 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. to help stamp and assemble Birthday Cards for our troops stationed abroad to send home to their family and friends who are celebrating a birthday. All handmade cards will be donated to Cards for Soldiers, a nonprofit organization that provides homemade greeting cards to service members to send home to family while away from home. To sign up to help cut, stamp and assemble cards, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. No previous experience needed. Beginning Quilt Making Learn to make a “Log Cabin” quilt from beginning to end at the Garvey Senior Activity Center, Wednesdays July 11 - August 15 from 1 – 4 p.m. In this class, the intimidation of quilting will be eliminated. Students will be taught many techniques and rules of quilting. A supply list will be given during the first class; however, for the first class session all that is needed is paper for taking notes. For the remainder of the class sessions a sewing machine is required. This class is taught by Louise Park. There is no fee for the class; however, the instructor encourages students to make a donation to the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Space is limited. To register, call 301.475.4200, ext. 1062. Hearing Screenings Hearing screenings by the Hearing Professionals, by appointment, will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 11 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Make an appointment for your FREE screening by calling 301.475.4200, ext. 1050. Each appointment takes approximately 10 minutes. Make a bracelet with silver and semiprecious stones Hand-made jewelry is the hottest thing in accessories this year so sign up early to make your own bracelet at Loffler Senior Activity Center. Class takes place Monday, July 2 from 2 - 4 p.m. and continues the following Monday (July 9) if you need more time to finish your project. Cost of $20 includes instruction and all materials (including choice of stones) needed to finish your bracelet. Call 301.737.5670, ext. 1658 to register for this class by Thursday, June 28. Mah Jong meets at Loffler Senior Activity Center the 1st and 3rd Thurs. at 1:30 p.m. If you have some experience with this game and would like to play, or if you would like more information, call 301.737.5670, ext. 1658. At this time, the group is not able to teach inexperienced players, but if enough interest is expressed in learning how to play, a class can be arranged.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Ridge Nutrition Site, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
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Classifieds Real Estate Builders Personal Custom Home For Sale. This 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Cape Cod w/ wrap around porch has plenty of upgrades. Features include Island style kitchen, high end stainless appliances, granite countertops, large private dining room with gas fireplace vaulted ceilings w/ beams and mantel made from wood off the lot, 1st floor bedroom with private bath, billards room with pellet stove, stone surround and vaulted ceilings, 2 stair cases (one on each end of the house) 2 seperate living rooms, custom laundry room on 2nd level with granite folding table and frontload washer/ dryer, custom screened porch, stone outdoor kitchen with granite counter tops, outdoor shower, attached finished 2 car garage, detached 1 car garage. If thats not enough then you will have to see the master suite and custom bath w/ clawfoot tub and two person shower. Call Rory at 240-925-0535 for your private showing. Price: $472,000 Waterfront Home on Patuxent River with great view. Need to see this house. Open plan with Great Room. Pier and boat lift. Contact us a 301-373-3667. Price: $575,000
Real Estate Rentals Rental in Hollywood - Single family split Quaint cottage with fenced yard and storage shed at the rear of yard. Deck off kitchen behind secluded fencing. Kitchen with washer/dryer and area for eating. Carpeted living room and two bedrooms. Good closet space. Full tile bath. Oil heat. Window air conditioner. Offstreet parking. Rent does not include utilities which would be electric, propane gas for cooking and the hot water heater, oil and water/sewer. 10 minutes from shopping area. 20 minutes from Patuxent Naval Air Station. 25 minutes from St. Mary’s College. Great area for biking, walking, canoeing, kyaking. 3 minutes from public boat launching and fishing area. Near historic lighthouse and park as well as historic St. George’s Island. To see the property, call Mr. Rogers at 410-802-9404. Pets considered on a case by case basis. Rent: $850.
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The people of the expense of public quiet and St. Mary’s County natural rights. Signed, Bennet were outraged over Walker, Foreman.” the pardons granted The Marylanders weren’t by Gov. Wright to the only ones who took notice. those who tarred and One New York paper said: feathered Robert Be“Robert Wright, who acts atty in Baltimore. The Grand Jury took acas Governor of Maryland, has tion in March of 1809: pardoned the Rioters who were “Presentment of Governor Wright. lately committed to jail for tarWe the Grand Jury of St. Mary’s County, ring and feathering Beatty... do present as an alarming violation of all “This man, this Wright, who is order and good government, the proca disgrace to the State he inhablamation of the governor of the state of its, a scandal to the country he Robert Wright, Courtesy, Maryland, which shielded from just and lives in, is the same fellow who condign punishment the ring leaders of Maryland State Archives brought forward a bill in the the mob in the city of Baltimore, after having been tried and found guilty by an impartial Senate to give our sailors a bounty for shooting the English…” tribunal of their country. In a letter to the New York Herald, dated April We are satisfied that the framers of the constitution never meant that this benevolent power, 4, 1809, an unidentified writer from Charles County entrusted to the governor, should ever be exer- said: “The praise worthy conduct of the Grand Jury cised for the oppression of the people, or for the of St. Mary’s, in drawing in the most impressive disturbance of their peace and tranquility; but on the contrary, to snatch injured innocence from the manner the public attention to the pardon granted grip of undeserved persecution. And we are un- by Governor Wright… has been attended with the equivocally of opinion, that the reasons assigned most beneficial effect. It has excited a spirit of enin the proclamation for the exercise of this execu- quiry among the citizens, and at last that most sintive power, are hostile to the true spirit of the con- gular man, Gov. Wright, is about to enjoy what he stitution, and a flagrant abuse of it, which directly has long merited—a no small portion of the public invite a repetition of similar acts of outrages upon contempt. The citizens of this county have always all those who venture to express a sentiment upon distinguished themselves by a frank avowal of the present alarming state of our political affairs. their opinion of the conduct of the public servants. And we are equally satisfied that this is the most It was therefore expected that this most shameproper mode to check a repetition of a similar ex- ful deed of the first magistrate of our state, would ercise of power in the executive of our state; and challenge their notice, and produce a publication by grand juries frowning upon this licentious of their marked hostility to the precedent.” disposition, it may have a tendency to deter a ‘fuTo be continued. ture officer’ from indulging political rancor at
You would think that Tidbit and our cat, Kitty, would get along after eleven years, but they are still never quite sure of each other. Nearly every time they run in to each other, you hear hissing and barking. Kitty usually wins. I think Kitty would like to be friends with Tidbit but not vice versa. Is it too late for them to become close I wonder. Tidbit won’t even let poor Kitty up the stairs. But if Tidbit goes to lay down on her dog pillow in the bedroom, Kitty quietly slips up the steps to get her loving time in. It is funny to see Kitty reach the top of the steps and look both ways like she’s crossing the street. I found Tidbit through Homewood’s rescue for the wayward hound’s website. I don’t know why but I love hound dogs. The Homewood’s rescue site sent photos of Tidbit in various activities for our viewing. One was with her nose up to three cats, looking as if she were smiling and happy. Her bio stated that she loved cats. Uh huh. I believe now that must have been the last shot before she started the chase. The smiling look was most likely her growling and showing her teeth. My previous dog, Buttons, was a “found on the side of the road” dog. I went to every house I could find up and down Route 244 in the Callaway to Medley’s Neck area to find her owners. Ads were put in the paper, but no one ever called. So, my two sons and I kept her, and her soon to be five puppies. This was not an easy feat in a small apartment, but we loved them all. A child’s plastic swimming pool held all the puppies and Buttons for their first months of life. It was quite a time, especially when it came to assembly line kitchen sink baths. When I moved into my husband’s home, Buttons came with me. At first Kitty and Buttons didn’t get along either, but when Buttons was diagnosed with lung cancer (no, none of us smoked) Kitty became her best friend. They leaned on each other as they walked anywhere. It was an amazing sight to see. And here is Kitty all these years later still here, not doing too well herself. I’ve had hopes that Tidbit will be to Kitty what Kitty was to Buttons. Now, we have a new cat in the mix. She is not ours, but belongs to our neighbor. For a year I’ve been yelling at Tidbit to stop chasing her up trees. Of course, Tidbit hasn’t listened and I have felt so bad for the cute little black and white petite kitten being terrorized by Tidbit. And then I started to notice that this cute little kitten was lying in wait for Tidbit. She would move in closer and closer until Tidbit saw her. And about a month ago the cat started knocking on our doors. My husband heard something at our bedroom door off the deck, and looked out through the screen to see the little cat knocking her head on the door, we supposed to get Tidbit out to play. She has done this to the front door numerous times. I keep thinking someone is at the door and it’s her. The little cat also lays out in the front yard a lot. She seems to be watching the bird feeder quite a bit, and this might explain the bird feathers I have been finding around the front yard lately. One bird last week was very lucky. I was walking through the paths one morning when I kept hearing a loud rustling in the leaves. I was thinking snake. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw leaves flying up in the air, and wings fluttering wildly. When I got closer I could see the problem and was horrified. The poor bird was wrapped tightly in monofilament line left over from the Halloween Trails. A wave of guilt washed over me. I ran to get scissors to free the frightened bird. I thought sure it would peck at me out of fear and anger, but amazingly it quieted right down, and even leaned his head back for me to snip the lines close to it’s throat. It flew quickly away with what sounded like thank you. I better stop now – I hear someone knocking at the door. To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com
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The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail alexpanos@countytimes.net.
River Concert Series Back for Another Season By Alex Panos Staff Writer Another season of the summer River Concert Series is underway at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The series, winner of the Maryland Tourism Impact Award, brings world class professional musical performances focusing on serious classical composition, light classics and jazz that enrich the cultural offerings of our region, according to the college. “We are delighted to have such an array of musical talent ranging from jazz, blues, and folk artists,” said Arminta Stanfield, Media and Marketing Specialist for St. Mary’s College. “There’s something for everyone.” The college website states the resident ensemble of the series, The Chesapeake Orchestra, offers programs “whose musical themes are designed to reach the broadest possible audience.” “They were in fine form opening night,” Stanfield said of the orchestra’s performance. Along with the opening concert, which kicked off the season on June 22, this season includes “A Perfect 10,” June 29; “That Independent Feeling,” July 6, which will also feature a fireworks display; “Come Ye Sons of Art,” July 13; “A Wagnerian Finale for 2012 (In Case the Myans are Right),” July 20; and “Freebird, ‘Bird,’” and the Stars in Our Constellation,” July 27. Stanfield said opening night dazzled the crowd, and local violinists Jessica and Katelyn Lyons from Hollywood “burned up the stage.” According to the website, over the last 13 years Concert Music Director Jeffery Silberschlag has brought over 250,000 audience members a wide variety of high-quality, worldclass performances. Silberschlag always manages to bring in talent from all over the world, Sponsorship and advising coordinator Wendy Heidrich told The County Times, and this year is no different – featuring talent from the Czech Republic, Romania and South Africa.
Along with the Lyons sisters, the guest artists this season are Edita Randova, a leading Czech mezzo-soprano singer; Csiky Boldizar, world renowned pianist and current music teacher; vocalist Hilary Kole; Larry Edward Vote, an accomplished vocal soloist, conductor and current professor of music at St. Mary’s College; soloist, professional chorister, choral conductor and voice teacher Joan McFarland; counter tenor Roger Isaacs; and piano soloist Brian Ganz. Some local artists will also be performing during the finale this year. Stanfield said accompanying the brilliant music they have become accustomed to enjoying year after year, patrons of the series can expect several new vendors on site this year – such as Doughjangles, Charlie’s Dawgs and The Pub. Heidrich, who is also a member of the Concert Series Task Force – a conglomeration of community members, sponsors, artists and staff that organize the continuation and the improvements of the series – said one of the big changes this year was to move the series’ start time from 6 to 8 p.m. Due to the combination of increased daylight hours during summer solstice and the heat St. Mary’s in subjected to in June and July, Heidrich believes starting the concerts two hours later is certain to bring more comfortable temperatures to patrons as they enjoy the listening experience. It also gives people who may have to work late on Friday’s a chance to take their time and leisurely travel to the college. “All the people I talked to (at the first concert) appreciate the later start,” Heidrich said, who then added that overall, the college is excited for the concerts continuation for a variety of reasons. “The setting, the atmosphere, and of course the music are what keep people coming back,” Heidrich said. “It’s family friendly, and with the food and refreshments, it’s a great way to spend a Friday evening.” alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Vendor Auction: “Quarter Throw Down” Mechanicsville Fire Department Social Hall (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m. Tween Summer Book Festival Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) – 6:30 p.m. No Limit Poker Tournament and Cash Game (24930 Old Three Notch Rd., Hollywood) – 7 p.m. Live Music: “Dave Norris” DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.
Friday, June 29 Live Music: “US Navy Cruisers” O’Donnell Lake Restraunt and Park (St. Patrick’s Drive and St. Charles Parkway, Waldorf) – 7 p.m. Live Music: “River Concert Series Concert II: ‘A Perfect 10’” St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Mary’s City) – 8 p.m. Live Music: “Town of La Plata Summer Concert: The Wise Guys” La Plata Town Hall (305 Queen Anne St., La Plata) – 7 p.m. Dinner-Dance St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (2455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. Live Music: “Lake Effect” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Live Music: “Sara Gray” The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m. Live Music: “Outbreak” Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley Blvd., Port Tobacco) – 8:30 p.m. Live Music: “R&R Train” Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 30 Hits for Heroes Wooden Bat Tournament Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 9 a.m. Live Music: “R&R Train” Gridiron Grill (0855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) – 9 p.m. Live Music: “Nothin’ But Trouble” St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Mary’s City) – 7 p.m. Live Music: “Gretchen Richie – Jazz After Hours with Dancing” Cafe Des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 7:30 p.m.
Fairy and Gnome Home Festival and Tour Anne Marie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (3480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 9 a.m.
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Independence Day Celebration. Live Music : “No Green Jelly Beenz, Broadcast, Jukebox Thieves) Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (24801 Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 5 p.m. Live Music: “Dee Jay Brittney” Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m. Live Music: “Cazhmiere” Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m. Live Music: “Groove Span” Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 3 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 6:30 p.m. Live Music: “Fair Warning” DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 4 p.m.
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Use Caution with Herbal Remedies
When you were younger, your mother may have suggested drinking a bay leaf tea to calm a queasy stomach. For a sore throat, you may have swallowed a spoonful of honey. To calm jitters, you may have turned to chamomile. What you may have not known then is that you were taking herbal remedies for common ailments. The herbal market is a billion dollar industry. According to a report in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, about one-third of adults in developed countries and more than 60 percent of people in Asia use herbal medicines for health promotion or treatment of various chronic diseases. Herbal medicines can now routinely be found lining the shelves of everything from pharmacies to supermarkets to discount stores. Many consumers feel if a product is sold over the counter it is safe to use, even if they haven't consulted a physician. This is not always true. Certain herbal remedies require as much caution as prescription drugs. Furthermore, it is often imperative for individuals to understand the dosing instructions and drug interactions that come with herbal medicines. Unlike prescription medications, herbal remedies may not be required to undergo the strict testing measures for safety and efficacy. These products also may not be checked for quality control, such as whether the same level of active ingredient is contained in each package -- or even pill. Sometimes it is buyer beware when it comes to herbal medicines. That isn't to say that all herbal products are bad. Herbal medicine, sometimes referred to as botanical medicine or herbalism, has been practiced with great success throughout history. Before there were pharmacies or drug manufacturers, ancient cultures relied on the products of the land -- namely plants -- to improve overall health and to treat illnesses. No one knows for sure when humans first began using herbs for medicinal purposes, but there are written records of herbal medicine use in China dating back to 2800 B.C. Since then, herbalism has fallen out of favor, only to resurface several times. Herbs were used in Ancient Greece, monks once employed their use, and when lack of availability of drugs occurred during World War I, herbal medicines increased in use. Herbal remedies are still in use today and may have found even more supporters. Although the European Union started to regulate the testing of herbal medicines beginning in the 21st century, there still isn't any official overseer to most of the herbal products on the market. Thanks to rising healthcare costs, many people turn to herbal medicines in lieu of seeking out professional medical advice. This can be dangerous, because, although these products come from nature, they can carry with them side effects and produce drug or food interactions similar to prescriptions. For example, St. John's Wort, one of the more popular herbal remedies, is a common product used to ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety, and because of its widespread availability, most patients assume it to be safe. But St. John's Wort may cause photosensitivity, meaning individuals with fair skin could have an increased risk for sunburn. Also, Biol Psychiatry has released data that St. John's Wort may cause manic episodes to occur in bipolar individuals. Immunosuppressants, benzodiazepines and antiretrovirals, as well as many other prescription drugs, are known to interact negatively with St. John's Wort. Here are some other popular herbal medications and their potential drug interactions. * Echinacea is used to boost the immune system and fend off colds and flu. But it may cause inflammation of the liver if used with certain other medications, such as anabolic steroids, methotrexate or others. * Feverfew is used to minimize migraine headache attacks and for rheumatoid arthritis. It may increase bleeding risk, especially in those taking anti-clotting medications. * Ginseng increases concentration and physical stamina. Those using ginseng can see an increased heart rate or higher blood pressure. * Kava-kava is used to calm nervousness or muscle spasms. However, Kava-kava may increase the effects of certain anti-seizure medications and/or prolong the effects of certain anesthetics. It can also enhance the effects of alcohol. Many herbal remedies are notorious for affecting metabolism, meaning they can be dangerous for people taking medications that need to be dosed into the blood stream at a specific rate. It is best to discuss use of an herbal remedy with a doctor prior to beginning any treatment. Always keep health professionals apprised of changes in herbal or vitamin usage, as it may interfere with prescriptions the doctor has issued or may issue.
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Why are Women Prone to Autoimmune Diseases?
Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, are more likely to affect women than men. Now researchers are beginning to understand why. Diseases like lupus, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and psoriasis are caused by a body's natural defense system attacking the body instead of fending off actual illnesses. In August 2011, researchers at National Jewish Health determined that immune system B-cells make autoantibodies that bind to and attack the body's own tissue. The researchers found that high levels of these cells were most notable in older female mice. The findings were presented in the journal Blood. According to senior author Philippa Marrack, Ph.D., a professor of immunology at National Jewish Health and an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, "We believe these cells could be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases, and may help us understand general mechanisms underlying autoimmunity." The B-cells increased as the female mice aged, and they were also present in young and old mice that were most susceptible to autoimmune diseases. Researchers also found elevated levels of these same cells in humans experiencing autoimmune conditions. The cells were present before any antibodies appeared, which leads medical professionals to believe these cells could be instrumental in the early detection of the diseases. Researchers also found that activating the B-cells required stimulation of TLR7, a cell-surface receptor involved in innate immune responses. TLR7 is located on the X chromosome. Therefore, women, who naturally have two X chromosomes, are at a higher risk than men. In 2011, National Jewish Health applied for a patent for a process to reduce these B-cells in the hopes of lowering the risk for autoimmune diseases. There are currently no cures for autoimmune diseases, only treatments that help mitigate symptoms. Research into B-cells might help treat and eventually cure thousands of women currently suffering from autoimmune diseases.
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A Clean Boat The Ordinary
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer As a rule, I like to have guests on my boat when I go fishing. All I ever ask is that they bring whatever they want to eat or drink. Any donations they want to make toward fuel and boat ramp expenses are always welcome. I can usually help with fish cleaning if the guests accompany me back to the house, but, as a rule, I seldom ask for help cleaning the boat. I have been known to fish all day on a given fishing trip and clean the boat all the next day. I actually enjoy making the boat and all related equipment sparkle before the next time it hits the water. People who fish with me rarely encounter a smelly cooler, a nasty live-well, bait stains on the gunnels, or a dirty deck. The motor gets flushed with fresh
water and the trailer even gets a good rinse. I believe that a good cleaning and freshwater rinse is a fairly easy counter to the corrosive effects of the saltwater environment where I fish. My wife thinks that I’m nuts! Generally speaking, Fishing Guides and Charter Captains are particular about cleaning their boats at the end of a fishing trip. Of course their logic is rooted in client satisfaction; no one wants to fish from a dirty boat. The Captains of bigger boats often have a First Mate whose job is to make sure the boat is ready before it leaves the dock and clean after it returns. Private boat owners seldom have that luxury, so if a messy boat can’t be tolerated, then the owner has to make sure the equipment is clean and in tip-top shape.
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to Cobb Island and beyond. Those launching at Quade’s Store at Bushwood, Wicomico Shores and Chaptico are finding croakers with ease. Large and abundant white perch are also easy to find on oyster bars, along marshy shore lines, and around structure. Folks who fish for white perch and croakers are frequently catching small red drum. Be careful with these fish because red drum have to be at least 18” long and shorter than 27” in order to be kept. Red drum outside that slot have to be released. Bluefish and stripers are fairly easy to find in the bay and rivers. Some spot are in the area and can be offered up as live-lined bait Rick Long (www.paxriverproducts.com) with a nice Speck from last for stripers when bluefish don’t interfere. Trolling is Saturday. producing keeper stripers This sort of maintenance actually begins and bluefish with some consistency. before the first fishing season starts. Proper Flounder remain tough to find in our waxing and painting done at the beginning of the year makes clean-up at the end of each area, but speckled trout are still around. Let’s fishing trip a lot easier. My boat won’t hit go fishing! I won’t make you clean the boat! Remember to take a picture of your the water for the first time before these tasks catch and send it to me with your story at are done. I’ve missed parts of early season fishing to make sure the preliminary work is riverdancekeith@gmail.com. done. Boat, trailer and engine maintenance Keith has been a recreational angler is also part of the routine. If everything is on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries clean, scheduled mechanical maintenance is for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his easier to keep up with. Fishing is good now. The Potomac small boat during the season, and spends is loaded with nice croakers all the way up his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
Bleachers By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer
My high school baseball coach called me “Scoreboard.” A nearly photographic memory of sports statistics earned me the moniker. At practices, coach would quiz me on the previous night’s scores and updated standings. I was rarely incorrect. It became a running joke, my freak show act. Had Robert Ripley caught my routine, I may have been a museum exhibit. Believe it, or not. Given a few minutes with SportsCenter or dad’s crumpled sports page, there wasn’t much I couldn’t recall. I’m sure my teachers and parents were proud. If only I would’ve remembered the periodic table of elements or Pythagorean theorem so well; but alas, we don’t choose our passions, they choose us. Adulthood has robbed me of the bandwidth required to maintain my statistics obsession. Fortunately the information age made my act obsolete. Coaches and players today already have a resident statistician: their smart
phones. The Buggles once sang, “Video killed the radio star.” I guess Steve Jobs killed “Scoreboard.” Thank you Steve Jobs. I mean that. No, really. My act only mattered because it was obscure. And it was obscure because sports didn’t matter in the 1980s like they do today. Technology (the internet, HD T.V., mobile devices, etc) has made it easier to follow and more enjoyable to watch sports. That has broadened sports’ appeal and earned it a firm and rightful place in American pop culture. That’s a beautiful thing. Lack some basic knowledge of the sports world today and you’re risking your “cool.” Chicks have always dug the long ball, but now sports junkies are mildly attractive and sports statisticians aren’t wholly repulsive (which wasn’t the case in the ‘80s…trust me). The increased popularity of sports and unprecedented access – via 24/7 coverage and direct-line twitter feeds – to athletes has its perils, however. Simply put, we know too much and can
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At Last, A King Connects With The Commoners
express our angst too easily. Know enough about anyone and undesirable qualities will be exposed. And if the information age has taught us anything, it’s that many superstar athletes have personal flaws ripe for viral web banter. Even those that mostly do the right thing are subject to vicious critiques. An athlete’s field of play used to be his or her insulated sanctum, a place where superheroes were innocently created. Now it’s a fish bowl for obsessive character attacks (many of which are completely justified) that dim their stardom. One of the primary victims – a term used loosely given his substantial responsibility for his public relations issues – of the new-age reality of sports coverage is LeBron James. Yes, Lebron James is a victim…sorta. Certainly James invited criticism by his many mystifying performances with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the personal reality show/single-ring circus he created two summers ago on his free agent tour. Still, James doesn’t deserve the attacks he’s received during his NBA career and, particularly, in the last two seasons with the Miami Heat. James is, by all accounts and unlike many NBA stars past and present (Michael Jordan for example), a good teammate and decent hu-
man being. And it is James’ unselfish, all-around game that any basketball fan hopes to see youngsters emulate. So what’s been the public’s real rub with James? It’s simple: James has underachieved. James is as physically gifted as anyone I’ve seen since Bo Jackson. For a guy whose talents permitted him to escape many of the social and professional challenges faced by teens and 20-somethings, there’s little tolerance for unfulfilled potential in the court of public opinion. James might’ve changed everything last Thursday night when he hoisted a well-earned NBA Championship. James worked hard for this title. He dealt with many personal failures and criticisms, fair and unfair. He was doubted by others and likely doubted himself during his tumultuous, 9-year journey to this point. “King James” or “The Chosen One’, as he’s known, looked neither royal nor divine in reaching his profession’s pinnacle. This title required a born king to roll up his sleeves and grind like a peasant. Will his every-man journey be what finally earns King James the favor of the commoners in the stands? It should. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo. com
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