2013-07-18 The County Times

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Annmarie Garden welcomes students of all ages to spend a summer exploring art and nature in playfully creative ways during a series of weeklong summer camps.

Fran Dever, owner of Ship Point Machine Company in Hollywood, has installed his own solar panel field to help power his business and lower his operating costs.

“We’ve done a good job to get from where we were to where we are.”

- St. Mary’s College of Maryland Vice President Chip Jackson on steadily improving enrollment.

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Young leaders help the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association plant thousands of oysters in St. Mary’s river

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COUNTY NEWS Private Ambulance Service Seeking To Keep Insurance

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Patriot Medical Transport System LLC, a commerical ambulance company based in Charlotte Hall is seeking authorization in U.S. District Court to make an agreement that will allow it to keep its insurance coverage after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in October of last year.

According to filings obtained by The County Times from Patriot Medical’s attorneys, also filed in U.S. District Court, the nonemergency ambulance company is seeking a quick affirmative response from the court for a insurance premium finance agreement. “[Patriot Medical’s] insurance will lapse unless the debtor is permitted to enter into the finance agreement,” court filings stated.

The deadline for that agreement to be fulfilled was July 15.

Augustus Curtis, attorney with the Bethesda law firm Cohen, Baldridge and Greenfeld LLC, said their client’s motion for relief was a common one.

“It’s a routine annual renewal of their vehicles’ insurance,” Curtis said. “They’re in a Chapter 11 reorganization proceeding.

“But they’re very close to successfully emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.”

Curtis said their clients obtained more time to enter into the insurance premium finance agreement and that the ambulance company’s insurance had not lapsed.

The creditor in that finance agreement would be the First Insurance Funding Corporation, according to court filings.

When Patriot Medical opened in Mechanicsville several years ago county emergency response officials believed that would allow volunteer companies to respond more ably to emergency calls without having to respond to non-life threatening calls for service.

Victor DeMattia, the ambulance service owner, said he expected resolution of the bankruptcy issue soon.

“We’re looking for a confirmation hearing for coming out of bankruptcy for Chapter 11 in about a week,” DeMattia said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Board Rejects Penalty Plan for Underage Alcohol Sales

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A local alliance formed to combat underage and youth binge drinking in the county offered up a list of prescribed penalties for businesses who sell alcohol to minors but the Alcohol Beverage Board rejected it.

At their July 11 meeting board chair Moses Saldana said the consequences for alcohol licensees who fail compliance checks — where underaged agents employed by the county sheriff’s office attempt to buy alcohol — would have actually tied the board’s hands when dolling out penalites.

The usual practice, Saldana said, was for the board to hear the charges, listen to the licensee, and then levy a penalty if they found them culpable.

The flexbility of their current system, which allowed them to vary fines and penalties, gave them more enforcement power, Saldana said.

Under the propsed plan from the Community Alcohol Coalition Saldana argued that violators could almost pay their fines by mail in some circumstances and have little else to worry about from the beverage board.

“This is kind of a cookie cutter response to a penalty,” Saldana said of the plan. “Everything needs to be heard on a case-by-case [basis.]”

The plan called for alcohol service training for the licensee on the first offense but no requirement to bring their staff. Also, on the first offense the licensee may have been required to pay a $1,000 fine suspended by half on a three-year probationary period.

If the server of the alcohol did actually check the person’s identification and continued the sale regardless the same penalties applied accept for the monetary consequence of $750 with $250 suspended for three years of probation.

The penalties increase incrementally as the offenses are repeated, according to the draft document, with the fourth offense within a three-year period ultimately resulting in revoking the license.

David Dent, president of the St. Mary’s County Licensed Beverage Associaton, said his organization had a hand in coming up with the plan and with some modifications might find favor with the board.

The intent of the plan was not to confine the beverage board but to provide guidelines as well as forknowledge for businesses owners who might face the penalties.

“It [the plan] doesn’t want to give them strict things to adhere to,” Dent said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Alcohol Beverage Board to Offer Responsible Alcohol Service Training August will mark the final opportunity for individuals to attend a Responsible Alcohol Service Training (R.A.S.T.) session in 2013.

The program allows individuals to learn how to develop responsible alcohol policies, review issues identified by enforcement agencies and to network among peers, county and state officials.

The final session for the year will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Room 14 inside the Potomac Building, 23115 Leonard Hall Drive, on the Governmental Center campus in Leonardtown. The session will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The class is free but seating is limited. RSVPs are required. If attendance is mandated a letter of completion will not be issued if a registrant arrives more than 30 minutes late.

For more information, or to sign up for the class, contact Tamara Hildebrand at 301-475-7844, ext. 1600, via fax to 301-475-3364.

R.A.S.T. 2013 Responsible Alcohol Service Training

The Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County What is it?

Program to learn how to develop responsible alcohol policies, review issues identified by enforcement agencies and have an opportunity to meet for networking among peers and county and state officials

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R.A.S.T. does not fulfill the state mandated alcohol awareness training certification requirement

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Wednesday, August 27, 2013 9 am – 1 pm (If attendance is mandated, you will not receive a letter of completion if you have arrived over ½ hour late)

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Commissioners Get First Look at Lexington Park Plan

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Commissioners will now study the intricacies of the Lexington Park Development District Master Plan after getting a brief glimpse of it at their Tuesday meeting.

Commissioner Todd Morgan said the plan, which seeks to guide development of the aging urban area for the next 20 to 30 years, was formulated before the federal government had engaged sequester cuts that forced leadership on Patuxent River Naval Air Station to shift their main gate, Gate 2, which is right in the heart of Lexington Park to Gate 1 farther up on Route 235.

Morgan is worried that the traffic rerouting means diminished business opportunites for the Great Mills Road corridor but it may also shift the focus of the development plan.

The plan currently focuses a great deal of its energy in revitalizing the downtown portion of Lexington Park with green space, public government and retail anchors and improved street connections that allow more community ac-

cess to services without the need to use motor vehicles.

“It adds more questions in my mind,” Morgan said of the gate closure and how it relates to the master plan.

“There’s no way that plan could’ve enveloped that decision.”

Robin Finnacom, director of the county’s Community Development Corporation said development in the downtown area was already restricted due to the U.S. Navy’s requirment for the safety zones of their air operations.

With the closure of Gate 2 and the significant traffic rerouting there is even less incentive now for investors to put money into reusing the space already in the development district boundaries.

“It’s limited specifically for the navy’s interests,” Finnacom said. “It’s going to make fulfilling the master plan that much more difficult.

“The Great Mills Road corridor has staked its reputation on being the front door to the base for all these years, now it’s not.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Open House Scheduled to Discuss Lexington Park Master Plan A draft of the updated master plan for the Lexington Park Development District has been released to the St. Mary’s County Planning Commission and the County Commissioners.

The Department of Land Use and Growth Management will host an open house on Wednesday, July 24 to discuss the draft plan. The public is invited to attend the open house, to be held at the Lexington Park Library from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

A copy of the draft plan is now available online at http://www.stmarysmd. com/docs/LPDDstaffdraft0713.pdf. A video summary of the plan is available on the county’s YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_ yu6TgZp-0&feature=share&list=UUcDK2_siSdnSnxDKWVtU7JQ The draft plan is also available for viewing at the three St. Mary’s County libraries and at the St. Mary’s County Public Information Office, located inside the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown.

For further information on the draft plan or the open house, please call 301-475-4200, ext. 1541 or 1500.

The Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing during its September 9 meeting at 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to prepare for and attend the hearing.

Please watch for additional open houses to be held in Lexington Park prior to the hearing.

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Early Primary Means More Campaigning

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Maryland Announces $728,916 in Grants to Monitor Sex Offenders

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Legislation passed earlier this year in Annapolis means early primary elections in 2014 as well as extended days for early voting.

Political observers say this could give new candidates a chance to make themselves known to voters; incumbents could also benefit because it will force their potential opponents’ hands by making them declare candidacy earlier than they anticipated.

The primary election starts June 24 of next year, with early voting starting June 12.

Usually the primary election is in September.

In Calvert County director of the Board of Elections, Gail Hatfield, said the new legislation has moved up everything her office does to get ready for voting.

“It’s so candidates can have more time to campaign between June and November,” Hatfield said. “So, we’ve moved everything up three months.”

That means more recruiting of volunteers and training for staff to meet the new demand, she said.

Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said newcomers to races could use the extra time to their advantage, but only if they win their primary bid.

“If the incumbent gets knocked off by the challenger, they’ll have more time to introduce themselves to voters,” Eberly said.

He also expected the extra campaigning time to lead to heated debates within each party with leadership struggles in both, particularly for Republicans.

“This time around Republicans have as much chance for a divisive primary as Democrats,” Eberly said.

But once nominated, Eberly expects Republicans to pursue Democrat opponents vigorously in the general election.

The extra campaigning time will allow GOP candidates to build coalitions.

“Republicans only win if they convince conservative Democrats and unaffiliated voters to vote for them,” Eberly said. “Getting nominated early gives Republicans more time.”

In Southern Maryland where traditionally strong conservative Democrats have had easy victories, Eberly said he expected they will have much tougher battles like they did in the last election.

“All the Democrat incumbents here are on the vulnerable list,” Eberly said. “With Obamacare coming, 2014 is going to look a lot like 2010.”

Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist. 29 B) said he did not believe early primaries would make much difference on the political scene but early voting was a positive measure for getting more voters to the ballot boxes.

“If anything we need to add another location,” Bohanan said. “It’s a good thing.”

Del. John Wood (D-Dist. 29A) said the early primary with all its concurrent early campaigning would have the opposite affect; voter fatigue.

“With the last election [the campaigning] went on for more than a year and people got fed up with it,” Wood said. “We’re just going to drag it out.”

Del. Tony O’Donnell (R-Dist.29C) said the longer campaign would provide a robust way for voters to learn not only about candidates but about issues.

For the governor’s race he predicted that GOP candidate David Craig, Harford County Executive, if he faced off against Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown would have the upper hand at least as far as time to get out an opposing message.

“The benefit of that extra time would go to David Craig… against the third term of [Gov.] Martin O’Malley,” O’Donnell said. “I think that’s healthy. It won’t be a six week dash it will be a four month sprint.”

Susan Julian, a coordinator with the St. Mary’s County elections board, said the only extra preparations they are likely to make will be changing the locations of two precincts because of a lack of air conditioning.

“We can’t have our employees working 15 hours without air conditioning,” she said.

The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention split a total of $728,916 between the 24 Maryland jurisdictions to monitor sex offender compliance under the Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement in Maryland (SOCEM) grant program.

Currently there are 7,990 individuals on Maryland’s sex offender registry. St. Mary’s County is home to approximately 150 offenders, according to Detective Corporal Bill Raddatz. Calvert County houses 132, according to Sergeant Tim Fridman.

The designated law enforcement agencies in these jurisdictions are responsible for the registration and compliance enforcement of sexual offenders on the Maryland Sex Offender Registry, according to a governor’s office press release.

Offenders found guilty of the most serious offenses such as first and second degree rape, are required to re-register every three months for the rest of their lives. They are under the constant supervision of specially trained, multi-disciplinary teams throughout Maryland, known as COM/ET (Collaborative Offender Management/Enforced Treatment).

Those guilty of less serious offenses are required to register every six months for 25 years or 15 years, depending on the severity of their crime.

Offenders who say they are homeless are required to check in with local law enforcement once a week and let the authorities know where they can be found.

The funds will assist law enforcement agencies in their duties of registration, compliance verification, and enforcement. Agencies can use the funds for expenses including personnel costs and expenses for equipment such as hardware and software.

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s office uses their allotment to fund an administrative assistant, who helps file paperwork and update online registries, and to pay trained deputies to conduct home checks. In previous years, grant money was used to purchase equipment, Raddatz said.

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Sex Offender Compliance and Enforcement in Maryland SOCEM Grants, July 1, 2013

Jurisdiction Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George’s Queen Anne’s Somerset St. Mary’s Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester Total

Award Amount $18,018 $38,271 $191,520 $101,000 $11,964 $7,722 $16,168 $20,118 $21,200 $7,130 $17,768 $6,961 $32,148 $14,000 $2,750 $41,600 $94,000 $3,495 $5,112 $16,065 $5,547 $26,450 $21,534 $8,375 $728, 916

The Calvert County sheriff’s office uses funds to pay for manpower to conduct home checks, meaning a detective goes to the last listed residence and confirm an offender still lives there and didn’t move without notifying the sheriff’s office.

Both offices have seen the same trend - in the eight years since the grant began, the amounts awarded have been steadily decreasing.

More information about the SOCEM program can be found at www.socem.info/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Man Succumbs to Injuries From Fire

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Hollywood man has died after having been injured in a July 16 house fire, state fire marshals reported Tuesday.

David R. Allen was found unconscious in his home located in the 25000 block of Sotterley Road at about 3:41 a.m. after a fire started in the firstfloor laundry room.

Much of the fire damage was contained to the backside of the house.

First responders tried to resuscitate Allen, 55, and soon after rushed him to Medstar Washington Hospital Center where he later died.

About 40 firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District and Leonardtown fire companies were able to control the blaze after about 10 minutes, according to fire marshals. Fire damage has been estimated at about $60,000.

Investigators are still trying to ascertain what caused the fire as well as Allen’s cause of death.

Capt. Terry Black, commander of the county’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations, said detectives attended the autopsy at the Washington D.C. Medical Examiner’s Office Wednesday but had not returned with a result as of press time. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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COUNTY NEWS ANNUAL Sheriff’s Office Welcomes FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE New K9 Members

On July 17, Major John Horne welcomed the newest members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office K9 team. Cpl. Shawn Cathcart and his K9 partner Bruno, were presented a certificate of completion in the Basic Canine Handlers Course and certification in patrol and narcotics detection.

Cpl. Cathcart is a 9 year veteran with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and his partner Bruno, is an 18 month old, male German Sheperd. Bruno lives with Cpl. Cathcart and his family and has excelled in training. Bruno has been found to be a loyal partner and highly motivated.

Cpl. Cathcart and Bruno successfully completed a sixteen week entry level canine course. This course certified the canine team in patrol searches to include, tracking, building searches, obedience and aggression control. The canine team was also certified in narcotics searches to include,

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The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is fortunate to have Master K9 Trainer, Cpl. Todd Fleenor on staff. Cpl. Fleenor completes all K9 training for the Sheriff’s Office and is responsible for the management of the K9 Unit.

“Our K9 unit continues to be a highly skilled and dedicated canine team that provides an important service to our community and our overall Law Enforcement mission. Congratulations.” Sheriff Timothy Cameron.

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County Leaders Scheduled to Take Part in Annual MACo Summer Conference SINGLE RIDE TICKETS AVAILABLE Meeting to focus on Maryland tourism & economic growth

Each year, county elected officials, Senators, Delegates, and other representatives of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City gather in Ocean City, Maryland for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference. St. Mary’s County government officials make attending the MACo Summer Conference a priority because they gain knowledge and understanding of the most important issues facing local governments. At the conference, they share ideas and find solutions to challenges at home.

The 2013 MACo Summer Conference takes place August 14-17 at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. The theme of the conference is “Bringing it All Back Home,” focusing on tourism as an economic driver, ways to plan for and encourage economic growth and how cooperation among different levels of government and the private sector can result in bringing new business to Maryland.

St. Mary’s County Commissioner President Jack Russell, a member of MACo’s Board of Directors, will moderate a discussion entitled “County Financial Management.” Chief Financial Officer Elaine Kramer will make the formal presentation.

“This summer’s MACo conference will put St. Mary’s County in the spotlight with regard to our fiscal management policies,” says Commissioner President Russell. “St. Mary’s has weathered the economic storm quite well and we get to share our story with the rest of the state.”

Other representatives from St. Mary’s County scheduled to attend the conference include Commissioners Cindy Jones, Todd Morgan and County Administrator Dr. Rebecca Bridgett.

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Cedar Point Federal Credit Union Opens New Office in Leonardtown Cedar Point Federal Credit Union was chartered in August 1945 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), with our Field of Membership encompassing employees of the Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center, the credit union employees, and members of their immediate families. In the beginning Cedar Point occupied a corner of a small office in what was then the Civilian Personnel Office.

In 1954, our Field of Membership opened to the military personnel stationed at Patuxent River, and in 2009, after four years of effort, Cedar Point acquired our Community Charter. With this charter we are now able to serve those who live, work, worship, attend school, regularly conduct business in, and businesses and other legal entities located in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties, Maryland along with the immediate family members of those who are currently members or who fall within the Field of Membership.

Cedar Point has come a long way from that little corner office. We now have six fully staffed branches. In addition to our newest office in Leonardtown, our branches are located on board Patuxent River Naval Air Station, as well as just south of Gate Two, on Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, and in Prince Frederick across from Calvert Memorial Hospital. Our Headquarters Office is located on Maple Road in Lexington Park.

Of course this new office isn’t our first Leonardtown Office. In 1989 Cedar Point moved into our former office on Route 5, (when the traffic was not so heavy), where we renovated a house which was sitting on the Old Cecil Mill property. In 2000 we expanded the building to an additional 2,000 sq. ft. to accommodate our growing membership and we placed an ATM in the parking lot.

As Cedar Point and Leonardtown grew and traffic increased, we knew we had to come up with a better solution for our members and the community. Our volunteer Board of Directors, looking to the future, saw what was important to our members and staff and understood how much a new facility was needed.

Our new office has approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of space and offers drive-thru service

Sabre Systems, Inc. Welcomes Dennis DePriest Sabre Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Dennis DePriest to the company. DePriest joins Sabre from ASEC, Inc. where he served as Program Manager providing full life cycle support of all new airborne acoustic systems and programs for the U.S. Navy. He has over 30 years of acquisition experience and expertise in all phases of maritime aircraft and systems operations, systems development, program management, systems engineering as well as test and evaluation. DePriest also served eight years in the U.S. Navy.

DePriest joins Sabre as senior executive director and will lead operations that directly relate to the company’s support of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Maritime Aircraft programs.

According to the group vice president for the company’s Mid-Atlantic region, Glen Ives, “Dennis brings proven onsite leadership and management experience, and an incomparable level of expertise and knowledge in the NAVAIR and NAWCAD environment. His positive energy, keen insights and many years of proven success have earned him an outstanding reputation as a rock solid professional, leader and manager. I am excited and encouraged to have Dennis represent our Sabre team!”

and safe deposit boxes. These are services our members, who are the most important people in our organization, have been requesting.

The Cedar Point Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and Management are very proud of our new building, our excellent and dedicated staff, and the personal and quality service they provide our members. We hope to see the community come out and visit our newest branch.

Meeting Local Business’ Technology Needs – One Client at a Time You’ve got questions about the technology your business uses, and Professional Network Solutions of La Plata wants to know what they are.

PNSolutions has launched a new online survey of local businesses to find out what their technology needs and questions are. Are you worried about protecting your data?

Do you have questions about how to market your business on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter? Do you need to train your staff to use Microsoft Office applications?

“We know businesses have questions about new technology,” said PNSolutions Owner/President Amy EastburnGallo. “We want to know what they’re curious and concerned about so we can help answer those questions.”

PNSolutions will use the information generated by the survey to plan a series of free business technology seminars scheduled for summer and fall 2013. Possible topics include using social media to market your business, cloud computing, managing mobile devices, and Google apps for business.

“Technology has really changed in the last five or 10 years,” Eastburn-Gallo said. “And if you don’t know how to use new social media and mobile platforms, your business is going to be left behind.”

“PNSolutions has made local business’ technology needs a priority for the last 12 years,” she said. “These seminars are another way we’re helping our neighbors grow their businesses and make the most of new technology.”

PNSolutions will also use the survey results to add to its own roster of services available to business and residential clients.

Each business that completes the survey by July 31, 2013, will receive a free cell phone stand (one per business) and be entered to win a free Kindle Fire tablet. The survey is open to Maryland businesses only. Find the survey at www. pnsolutions.net.

PNSolutions also recently unveiled a new, redesigned website to showcase its small business services, which in-

clude computer repair, IT services, cloud computing, networking, computer security services, and help desk support.

The new site features the Tech Talk with Tom Blog, authored

by PNSolutions Vice President Tom Gallo.

“Technology can be confusing,” Gallo said. “I want to use the blog to help explain complicated terms and concepts that business and personal computer users encounter every day. When you take the mystery out of technology, it becomes easier to understand and use.”

Eastburn-Gallo founded PNSolutions in 2001 because she wanted to help local small businesses manage their technology needs – without having to hire a dedicated IT staff.

“A small business doesn’t need – and often can’t afford – to keep a full-time IT staff,” she said, “but they still need help when there are computer and network problems. Our goal has always been to provide high-quality IT services to small business whenever they need it.”

Amy Eastburn-Gallo has more than 15 years of experience in network administration and programming, including hardware, software, and office applications. She has also taught college-level technology courses for nine years.

Tom Gallo joined PNSolutions because he wanted to share his more than 15 years of networking design, implementation, and troubleshooting experience to help the local community.

“We have succeeded for more than 12 years because we truly care about our clients,” Eastburn-Gallo said. “Every client we have served has continued to choose PNSolutions for their business and personal computing needs.”

“We’re grateful to our customers for their loyalty and trust,” she added, “and we look forward to welcoming new clients into the PNSolutions family!”

Professional Network Solutions, Inc. is certified in Charles County as a Small Local Business Enterprise (Cert Number: 0037-13) and Maryland Department of Transportation Minority Business Enterprise (Cert Number: 13-44).

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College Staff: Enrollment Numbers Improving

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Drastically reduced enrollment for the next school year at St. Mary’s College of Maryland resulted in a $3.5 million shortfall in their $70 million budget earlier this spring as well as the resignation of then college president Joseph Urgo but now the college official who is in interim charge of the institution says the situation is improving.

“We’re about 40 students better than we were in May,” said college vice president Charles “Chip” Jackson. “It was about 150 students [shortfall] to start with.”

AP Chemistry Textbook Adoption: Public Review Of Textbook At Leonardtown Library St. Mary’s County Public Schools is in the process of adopting a new textbook for use in Advanced Placement Chemistry classes at Chopticon, Great Mills, and Leonardtown High Schools. The textbook, entitled Chemistry: The Central Science, 12th Edition, by Brown, Lemay, Burtsen, Murphy, and Woodward, is now available for public review at the Leonardtown Library. This textbook will be available for review from July 15 - July 26, 2013.

For more information, please contact Mr. Jason Hayes, Science and STEM Supervisor, at 301-4755511, Extension 135.

Since the news came out that the college was suffering a major dropoff in incoming freshmen the board of trustees and the administration acted quickly to identify cuts in the budget to make up for the shortfall.

But those cuts quickly drew the ire of students who worried that they would remove much of the liberal arts tradition at the public honors college.

Others who worked at the college said that enrollment dropped due to changes in admissions office staff that made it less user friendly for prospective students; others blamed the rising costs of getting an education there.

Jackson said the college has been playing the long game in seeking new students, putting the word out that they were still accepting applications throughout the summer months.

“We’ve done a good job to get from where we were to where we are,” Jackson said, adding that their were still about 110 slots to fill.

The cuts the college has made, about five percent of its budget, have not hit any vital programs there, Jackson said, though some positions have to be left unfilled.

“This was done without any impact on programs or cutting the curriculum,” Jackson said.

Todd Eberly, a political science professor on a committee tasked to curb the enrollment problem, cautioned being too optimistic.

“We don’t really know how many are going to be enrolled until the first week of class,” Eberly said. “We took a significant hit, we could get more students all summer long and still not overcome that.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Administrative Appointments Announced Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of July 10, 2013.

The Board appointed Ms. Tonya Champion as Assistant Principal at Green Holly Elementary School. Ms. Champion is currently a teacher with Prince George’s County Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and a Master’s degree in School Administration from the University of Phoenix.

The Board appointed Ms. Traci Chappelear as Assistant Principal at Margaret Brent Middle School. Ms. Chappelear is currently a teacher at Leonardtown High School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the State University of New York and a Master’s degree in Leadership in Teaching from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She earned her Certification in Administration and Supervision through the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

The Board appointed Ms. Erin Johnson as Assistant Principal at Lexington Park Elementary School. Ms. Johnson is currently an Instructional Resource Teacher at Mechanicsville Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s degree in Human Resources and School Administration from Towson University.

The Board appointed Ms. Shelly McDaniel as Assistant Principal at Chopticon High School. Ms. McDaniel is currently an Assistant Principal in Charles County Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education /Social Studies from the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education/Computer Technology from Towson University. She earned her Certification in Administration and Supervision through the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

The Board appointed Mr. Charles Dunbar as Assistant Principal at Great Mills High School. Mr. Dunbar is currently a School Counselor at Leonardtown High School. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Glenville State College in West Virginia and a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Bowie State University. He earned his Certification in Administration and Supervision through Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Board appointed Ms. Kelly Dobson as the Head Start Coordinator in the Department of Elementary Schools/Title I/Head Start. Ms. Dobson is currently an Instructional Resource Teacher at George Washington Carver Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s degree from Towson University.

The Board appointed Ms. Jessica Cotugno as Supervisor of Instruction – Elementary Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development. Ms. Cotugno is currently an Instructional Resource Teacher at Park Hall Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Reading from Towson University. She is also certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

The Board also appointed Ms. Wendy Tarr as Supervisor of Instruction – World Languages & English Language Learners in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development. Ms. Tarr is currently a teacher at Chopticon High School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Day Foreign Languages & Literature/French from Frostburg State University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel College. She was a member of the 2010-2011 Superintendent’s Leadership Academy.

These appointments become effective immediately.

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MOOCs and the Future of Education The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) announced a Brown Bag Briefing on Tuesday, August 6 at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department (BDVFD) Social Hall on Massive Online Open Courseware (MOOCs), to share perspectives from University of Maryland and Naval Air Systems Command on this innovative learning environment.

A MOOC is an online course aimed at large-scale interactive participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as videos, readings, and problem sets, MOOCs provide interactive user forums that help build a community for the students, professors, and teaching assistants. MOOCs are a recent development in distance education. Some courses are free of charge.

A recent review of two leading MOOC sites, Coursera and edX, offer courses as varied as MIT’s Innovation and Commercialization, and Introduction to Solid State Chemistry, and Columbia University’s MOS Transistors and Princeton’s Analysis of Algorithms.

To discuss MOOCs, TPP welcomes Prof. Ben Bederson, Special Advisor to the Provost on Technology and Educational Transformation, University of Maryland, and Dr. Karen Cooper, Research Scientist Future Workforce Technologies and Strategies, NAVAIR. Prof. Bederson said “While the use of technology for learning is as old as technology itself, MOOCs have engaged the marketplace and media like none before it. The potential comes from not only self-paced and self-service learn-

ing, but also by making face-to-face learning more effective by enabling more active learning styles.”

“MOOCs have a profound opportunity to impact the way we learn and train, both our service people and our citizens.” said Dr. Cooper, “Technology is merely an enabler, it is sound instructional design that creates the opportunity for learning to occur. And well-designed MOOCs that effectively leverage technology are creating powerful large-scale, global, open constructs to significantly change how we learn.”

Bonnie Green, Executive Director, The Patuxent Partnership, said “MOOCs offer rich learning opportunities for our region. We are pleased to present this program to our members and the broader community.”

Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and the program is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The BDVFD Social Hall is located at 46900 South Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch. There is no cost to attend this program. Attendees are invited to register in advance to anticipate seating requirements at www.paxpartnership.org.

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The Patuxent Partnership works with government, industry and academia on initiatives in science and technology, hosts programs of interest to NAVAIR and the broader DoD community, and supports workforce development including education initiatives and professional development. Visit www.paxpartnership. org or call 301-866-1739.

Fire/Rescue Cadet Positions Now Available Leonardtown, MD - The Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center’s Fire/Rescue Program is now accepting applicants for the coming 20132014 school year. High School juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll through their respective high school guidance counselors.

The program, in conjunction with the University of Maryland’s Fire/ Rescue Institute (MFRI), provides the necessary training needed to certify students as “Nationally Certified” Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians in Maryland.

Students in the program earn 17 college credits upon satisfactory completion of all courses. Other program

benefits include: • Availability of college scholarships • Priority employment opportunities in other jurisdictions (for those certified) • State Income Tax Credit for three years’ service as a volunteer • Length of Service Award (retirement) after 25 years’ service as a volunteer • Chance to become part of an exciting opportunity in your community For more information about the program, students and parents are asked to contact their high school guidance counselor.

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Annmarie Gardens Prove Art Is More than Paint and Glue

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Annmarie Garden welcomes students of all ages to spend a summer exploring art and nature in playfully creative ways during a series of weeklong summer camps.

Annmarie Summer Camps offer a broad array of topics and art media for kids to explore. From preschool options to teen workshops, they offer something for everyone, said Curator of Public Programs Jaimie Jeffrey. Some camps, such as ceramics, are offered for every age group because they are so popular. Others are geared for a specific age group.

Annmarie Garden offers three or four camps every week, 28 in total during the summer. Camp themes include fort building, pottery, yoga and even fashion design. The goal is to show young people art and creativity is used in all facets of life, from painting to engineering.

Boys gravitated toward the fort building camp, said Director of Programs Robyn Strayer. In addition to learning to use tools while building the large structure, campers built hammock chairs, which included learning to use a sewing machine, Strayer said, emphasizing the camps are intended to let campers expand their horizons and experience new things.

Such a wide array ensures every student can find something to pique his or her interest, Jeffrey said.

More than 350 students come through the summer caps,

some only coming for a week and others attending multiple sessions.

Annmarie Garden offers art classes throughout the year, gathering opinions from students and parents when planning the next summer’s camps.

“We very much answer to the public,” Jeffrey said.

She plans the schedule at the end of the year, finding instructors for each class in December and January and publishing the schedule soon after. The instructor pool is comprised of local teachers, artists, professionals and Annmarie Garden employees. In addition to instructional periods in the morning ands afternoon, Annmarie Garden staff plans lunchtime activities, such as playing in the sprinklers or working in the community garden. The garden is a new addition, Jeffrey said.

Campers work in tandem with the Calvert County Master Gardeners to tend an organic garden. The crop will be donated to local food pantries, Jeffrey said. They had to fight a groundhog bent on eating their plants, and campers and gardeners have collaborated to find ways to successfully thwart the animal, Jeffrey said.

Campers come from all over Southern Maryland.

This was the second time at Annmarie Summer Camps for Huntingtown resident Joe Carvalho, while Sarah Woodburn from Ridge attended her first camp this year.

For more information, including remaining camp openings, visit www.annmariegarden.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School Profile

Fast Facts Principal: Kelly Courtney Assistant Principal: Susan Ballinger School hours: 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Phone: 301-472-4500 Fax: 301-475-4503 www.smcps.org/ldes 37840 New Market Turner Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Lettie Marshall Dent Maintains Excellence In Academic And Behavioral Performance Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School opened its doors in 1980. Since that time, we have developed a reputation for excellence that the staff and community work hard to maintain. We have high expectations for academic and behavioral performance. We believe that assisting each child to achieve to his or her potential is essential. Therefore, we subscribe to the belief that it is only through the sustained partnership between home and school that this challenge can be met. We believe strongly that parents who take an active role in their child’s day-to-day educational journey make an investment for a lifetime of success. The Lettie Marshall Dent community includes children in grades Pre-K through fifth grade with an enrollment of approximately 660 students. We meet the needs of all students by providing a challenging learning environment that includes enrichment and support programs.

The school prides itself on the traditions that make it a family and community oriented environment. Our students, staff and community work hard to create a positive, safe atmosphere where significant relationships are formed and lifelong learning is the goal. We promote important family and community relationships through our annual Grandparents Day and Career Day. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing setting for our

Second grade students enjoy Farm to School Day.

children, staff and community. Our school focuses on celebrating students’ good choices and teaching children to respect themselves, others and property. The staff emphasizes the six pillar character traits with students including trustworthiness, respect, fairness, caring, responsibility, and good citizenship. Students are recognized each month for Good Citizenship, attendance, and academic excellence at the All School Assemblies. We encourage the joy of reading through numerous incentive programs including the Blue Crab and Baysox reading programs, Accelerated Reader and Dolphin Readers.

The school has many unique programs that allow the staff and students to give back to the community. Our annual Gingerbread Auction raises money for Christmas in April, food drives are conducted several times throughout the year, ornaments are made for the local homeless shelter, cards and decorations are made for the local veteran’s home, and toys are collected for the children at Children’s Hospital. Furthermore, students are able to participate in the March of Dimes Reading Champions program, St. Jude’s Math-a-Thon, Jump Rope for Heart and Relay Recess to raise money for charitable causes.

Students are able to participate in school service opportunities through the Safety Patrol Program, Morning Announcements and the Green Team. Additionally, students are able to participate in numerous school activities including Drama Club, Talent Show, Math Challenge, SMECO Knowledge Bowl, Future Leaders of Our World, American Girl Club and the Fitness Club.

Our school’s PTA is very supportive of the students and staff. The PTA provides many opportunities for experiences that enhance student learning as well as activities they can participate in after school. They organize the annual Halloween Carnival, school assemblies that focus on academics or multicultural themes, monthly Good Citizen breakfasts, the Winter Shop, Bingo and Movie Nights, Spirit Nights at several of the local establishments including Ledo’s, Burger King, Tequila Grill and Fiesta Cafe. They have a variety of fundraisers throughout the year to support programs that enhance the academic and social development of our students.

Dr. Martirano visits the Kindergarten students.

The outstanding staff members of Lettie Marshall Dent.

With their efforts, the PTA has helped purchase many of our classroom Promethean Boards, the school sound system and recess games and equipment.

At Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary, we proudly work together as a community to help ensure every student’s success. Our students are promoted to Margaret Brent Middle School and Chopticon High School where we proudly watch them continue to pursue their dreams and prepare for life in the 21st century.

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Lack of Funds Will Render Surrender Quicker Than Guns Lt. Gen Jerry Boykin wrote an article regarding our current congress of sweeping the Benghazi occurrence under the rug, I believe we should all join him with our support. Our government is clearly out of control. Too many issues are being swept under the rug. The politicians will state that they are investigating an issue, put it on the shelf and then return to their primary concern of raising funds for their re-election. They spend our money like there is no tomorrow. I do not believe any of our current politicians, both state and federal are doing their job, regardless of party, they need to be fired. They are certainly not following the rules and guidelines set forth by out constitution.

It is obvious that the government has become too large and is using its excessive control over all citizens.

We are without any doubt leading into a socialist society.

Executive orders being issued are not within the frame-

McDonald’s Needs to be Handicap Accessible In need of your help in helping me maintain my independence. My issues are at the Leonardtown McDonalds.

Recently they did an enormous renovation and I was told that they were going to make the facility handicap accessible. I am currently in a wheelchair and cannot open the door on my own; I have to have another patron open the door for me. When I questioned McDonald’s about this, I was informed that they were going to install a “paddle” so that I and other handicap individuals could enter with ease.

The doors do not open wide enough for my wheelchair to enter without help to hold the door open for me.

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work out our constitution. This needs immediate attention and if we all don’t do something soon it is going to be too late. Our failure to do so may require an armed revolution to restore our republic. Gun control is an issue and it has gotten so bad that school children are being suspended from school for having a toy gun or any object resembling a gun in their possession. How ridiculous can this issue become! They are trying to teach children that guns are wrong!

There is an alternate solution to this problem. All taxpayers should refuse to pay any taxes until these politicians get off their butts and do their job as out forefathers designed. Lack of funds will render surrender quicker than guns. We should all unite to cease paying taxes. To quote an old saying, “United we stand, Divided we fall”. Further, taxpayers should limit all elected positions to two, four year terms in office. Career politicians are not needed and tend to become corrupt. We should have more say to what their salaries should be and what benefits they are entitled to. Currently, they determine

these items themselves. Wow, wouldn’t it be nice if you were employed and decided you wanted a pay raise, additional benefits and told your employer he was required to provide them!

Many of the politicians leave office with a retirement salary. However, for civil service and military personnel they must have completed twenty years of service. Why is this rule not applicable to them? Simply because they consider themselves above this requirement. Harry Truman was one of our few presidents with good principles.

Although he may have made some mistakes, his honesty and integrity were commendable. We need more good men like him! I have petitioned the US and State governments that if they don’t do the jobs they were elected for that I am calling for a National Tax Payers Revolt! Check it out on change.com Tom Julien Charlotte Hall, Md.

Thank You for Your Support to the Stauffer Family On behalf of the Stauffer Family; (David and Grace Stauffer, Busy Corner Chair Shop) I want to Thank all the kind friends and neighbors, for your support, all the food that was brought, etc. after David’s stroke, and over the time of his funeral. It was all very much appreciated.

Then ten weeks later, when Grace died, after years of decline with Parkinson’s, you so generously “stepped up to the plate” again and furnished more food, emotional support and kindness, to help us through this time of trial. We all really appreciate what you did for us.

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Developing a Life Strategy

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What do you want to do? One of the ways to know the will of God is to determine what we believe we would enjoy doing. The will of God is what we would determine to do if we just had enough sense to do it.

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If we want to do something our chances of success are greater.

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Sometimes the greatest blockade is the decision to move forward. Until we make that decision we aren't going anywhere. Once we know then we can assemble what is required to reach our destination.

Learn from the past and put it behind you. Past failures often eliminate us from life participation. We remember when we failed. A life that is fearful usually accomplishes far less than the life that has faith and confidence. Fear freezes us in our tracks.

Who are you today? Who you are and the direction you are going is far more important than where you have been. You can't change the past but you can steer your life in a new direction.

Develop a life action plan. Why not plan a strategy for the next year or even the next five years? You and God can determine where you will be. Start today!

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The Business of Making Things

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer For nearly 30 years Fran Dever has operated Ship Point Machine Company in Hollywood and he may be one of the more successful businesses you’ve never heard of.

Dever started his business here in 1988 after moving from Phildelphia, Pa., a third-generation machinist who learned to cut and shape metal since he was a boy and he has since latched onto building structures and other implements for local defense contractors.

Right now he and his 17 employees are busy building command and control shelters for unmanned air vehicles while partnering closely with Neany, Inc. with whom they share space on Commerce Ave. in Hollywood.

“I’m the oldest machine shop in St. Mary’s County next to Stauffers in Mechanicsville,” Dever said. “There’s not a contractor we haven’t done work for from time to time.”

But even he admits that most people in the county don’t know he exists.

“Maybe that’s just bad marketing on my part,” he said.

Steady growth and success over time have allowed him to take steps to mod-

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ernize and even shield himself from rising energy costs.

He installed a working solar panel field on his property that, in just the first month of operation, has allowed him to cut his electricity bills in half.

Dever said if he finds the project a success he’ll build another one to completely power his operations using solargenerated electricity.

He used capital he already had saved to complete the project he said; any business going into debt to undertake the project would quickly find it not worth it.

“I did it to cut my constants [costs],” Dever said.

The field, measuring 50 yards by 30 yards with 300 panels, generates 72 kilowatts of power, he said. With the shape of the local and national economies and hefty cuts to the defense industry now taking shape he said he wanted to do all he could to protect his business.

The local vendor Solar Tech Inc. based in Hollywood provided the panels and he provided the mounting, Dever said.

He said the current push to diversify the economy in the county was a tenous effort at best and it would take businesses

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a long time to find their own products to bring to market before they could make it without defense industry money.

“You need your own products if you don’t have government contracts,” Dever said. “The base is the product here.

“If the base closes we’ll have tumbleweeds rolling through here,” Dever said. “You might as well put a pad lock on my door.”

Steve Anderson, director of the county’s Department of Economic and Community Development, said light manufacturing like Dever’s operation was critical to alleviating the county’s dependency on defense dollars.

The local economy will likely never supplant the defense industry, but just broadening the county’s economic base will reap major benefits.

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Finding ways to build more for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) was key, he said.

“We can’t supplant the $40 billion monster but we can supplement it,” said Anderson.

Of the $40 billion NAVAIR generates in product acquisition spending only $2 billion stays in the state, Anderson said, with just $500 million remaining in the county.

If that figure could increase by 20 percent, he said, the benefits would be much higher.

“It would be a huge haul but it would also mean thousands of jobs,” Anderson said.

Manufacturing operations were job mulitpliers, Anderson said, meaning that every job the operation created five more often spring up to support it from supplies and raw materials.

The key was to help manufacturers find other markets for which they could produce non-defense related products to diversify.

“We don’t have enough international trade,” Anderson said. “The markets haven’t been expanded enough to help them [manufacturers].”

Using the county government’s resources to create those kinds of business networks for local manufacturers was important, he said, especially since American manufactured goods were in demand in places like Central and South America where their quality was appreciated.

Businesses like Dever’s were the kind the county needed.

“It’s the kind of thing we’d like to see more of,” Anderson said. “It’s not going to be easy to get this done but if we don’t do this it’s still going to be a one-horse town.”

Though most of his operation focuses on supporting UAVs, Dever hasn’t forgotten his roots of doing odd machine jobs for local residents.

He remembers making a commercial decades ago that advertised painting services for antique metal lawn furniture that still brings people in today, though now he uses modern powder coating technology.

It’s all part of his philosophy of never turning down work or a customer.

“We do work for people off the street,” Dever said.

“We very rarely turn people away.

“There will always be a need for a machine shop.”

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Judge: Warrantless Entry of Murder Suspect’s House Stands

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Circuit Court Judge David W. Densford ruled last week that police acted properly when they entered the Lexington Park home of James Mitchell Carter hours after they found the brutally beaten and bloodied body of his estranged wife in the back yard of her Douglas Court house.

Carter stands accused of second-degree murder in the death of Kimberly Dawn Carter though his attorney argued that the police entrance into his home in the early morning hours of Feb. 19 violated his Fourth Amendment rights under the Constitution.

Prosecutors and police said at the July 12 court hearing that law officers feared for the safety of three daughters residing with Carter because of the brutal nature of his wife’s killing.

Carter has never admitted to killing his wife to police.

Carter also wanted to sup-

press statements he made to police about visiting an ATM in the hours surrounding his wife’s death.

State’s Attorney Richard Fritz told Densford that footage from the ATM showed that Carter was wearing clothes that police had found discarded on Willows Road with blood and DNA evidence they would use to try and prove Carter’s guilt.

Densford also denied Carter’s motion to suppress those statements to a sheriff’s office detective.

Sgt Richard Hill, a detective with the Maryland State Police assigned to the local Bureau of Criminal Investigations, testified the safety of the children was the paramount concern of the officers that day, especially since Carter had a history of being accused of domestic violence and had even been the subject of a child abuse investigation.

He and other police testified they would not have sought to enter Carter’s residence so quickly had it not been for the safety of the

children.

With the safety of the children a critical concern, Hill testified, a search warrant would have taken too long.

“The average search warrant takes two to three hours, and that’s if everything goes smoothly,” Hill said.

Carter’s attorney, public defender Gerald Riviello, argued that when police interviewed a fourth daughter both his client and the victim shared at her Douglas Court home in Great Mills, that she had not been harmed despite having been there as the crime happened.

Police believe that Carter entered the home and found his estranged wife sleeping with another man with whom he briefly struggled.

That man fled the house and police believe that Carter eventually brought his wife into the back yard and beat her to death with a stone paver.

Riviello also argued that police could not argue that the three

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daughters were in serious danger since a full three hours had elapsed between the time they were at the Douglas Court address to when they found Carter at his home.

Their initial contact was with one of his daughters at his door, they testified, who was closing the door on the police after telling them she was alright and that her father was upstairs.

When police entered they found Carter at the top of the stairs and ordered him to come down; they placed him in handcuffs, police testified, because of worries about their safety.

Several of the officers had their guns drawn but did not point their weapons at Carter, according to testimony.

Carter did not testify at any point in time during the hearing.

Under cross examination Hill testified that he did not notice any signs of a struggle or distress when he was able to look into Carter’s home.

He also testified that he did

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not tell Carter he was under arrest when he was placed in handcuffs.

Hill described Carter’s demeanor as “extremely calm.”

“I did not know his mental state,” Hill said. “But from experience I know that people’s behavior could change in an instant.”

Densford said in his ruling that the Fourth Amendment’s protections against warrantless search and seizure were inviolable except in extreme circumstances; this situation met those criteria.

Densford said that in a person’s home “there is no greater expectation of privacy” but that because of the brutal crime scene and the concern for the welfare of the children “they [the police] had a right to be there.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Additionally, the feedback will help to shape highway safety programs within the state. People completing the survey may remain anonymous, but are asked to provide their gender, age and ZIP code.

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Detectives received information that Sara Elizabeth Davis (Age 21 of Callaway, Md.) would be reporting to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and she would be attempting to smuggle drugs into the secured facility. Suspect Davis was to begin serving her first week of her 15 weekend sentence. Detectives from the Drug Diversion Unit responded and a search of Suspect Davis revealed “Suboxone” which was secreted on her person.

She was charged with the additional offense.

Elijah Collier (Age 35 of LaPlata) was arrested on an open indictment for felony counts which included possession with the intent to distribute “Amphetamine”, “Oxycodone” and “Methadone”. He was originally held without bond.

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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

2nd Degree Assault

On July 14 at approximately 10 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Reeves Road, in Mechanicsville, Md, for an assault. Deputy Austin Schultz made contact with the victim, who adHair vised he was involved in an argument with Heidi Ann Hair, 46, of Mechanicsville, Md. The argument escalated when Hair began to smack and bite the victim. Another subject within the residence observed the assault and attempted to intervene. That victim was then assaulted

by Hair when she bit him. Hair was arrested and charged with two counts of 2nd Degree Assault.

Theft less $1,000

On July 12 deputies responded to Wal-mart in California, Maryland, for a theft. Wal-mart Loss Prevention reported that Victoria Mae Hale, 18 of Lusby, Md., and Jessica Hale Lorene Hensley, 22 of Prince Frederick, Md., entered the business, placed store merchandise in a bag. Hale and Hensley then exited the store passing all points of sale without paying for the merchandise. Hale and Hensley Hensley were arrested and charged with Theft less $1,000. Deputy Jean Vezzosi was the arresting Officer.

2nd Degree Assault

On July 12 deputies responded to the Charlotte Hall Motel in Charlotte Hall, Md., for an assault. Robert Steven Nelson, 30 of Mechanicsville, Md., and the victim Nelson were involved in an argument that escalated into an assault. Nelson repeatedly assaulted the victim leaving visible injury. Deputy Austin Schultz arrested and charged Nelson with 2nd Degree Assault.

Deputy Schultz she was never assaulted by Robert Steven Nelson, 30 of Mechanicsville, Md. Rowley advised she was only involved in a verbal argument with Nelson and fabricated the assault to Rowley have him arrested. Rowley was arrested and charged with False Statement to a Police Officer.

4th Degree Burglary and Trespassing

On July 13 at approximately 1:15 a.m.

Cpl. Elizabeth Goodwin was patrolling Route 5 in the area of the St. Mary’s Fairgrounds when she observed a white male, wearing a white t-shirt, Thacker walking around the buildings at the Fairgrounds.

Deputy James Lloyd located Wallace James Thacker, 45 of Lusby, Md., and John Jeffrey Reeder, 43 of Mechanicsville, Md., within the gates of the Fairgrounds.

Reeder Thacker and Reeder were detained for Trespassing; a warrant check on both subjects revealed, Thacker had an active Arrest Warrant for 1st Degree Burglary and Theft through the Maryland State Police. Search incident to arrest of Thacker and Lloyd revealed a pair of gloves and a flashlight. Deputies located Reeder’s vehicle a short distance away from the Fairgrounds, parked in a dark and inconspicuous location. Reeder and Thacker were arrested and charged with 4th Degree Burglary and Trespassing. Thacker was also served with the active Arrest Warrant.

Theft less $1,000

On July 13 Deputy Blaine Gaskill responded to Wal-mart located in California, Md. for a theft. Wal-mart Loss Prevention observed Bobbie Ann Cavey, 49 of Cavey Mechanicsville, Md., fill a shopping cart with merchandise and exit the store, passing all points of sale. Cavey was arrested and charged with Theft less $1,000

Theft less $1,000

On July 14 at approximately 2:24 p.m.

Deputies responded to Wal-mart located in California, Md., for a theft.

Wal-mart Loss Prevention reported that Krystal Arnold Leanne Arnold, 24, of Prince Frederick, Md., and Lastar Cinita Amirra Taylor, 23 of Prince Frederick, Md., fraudulently returned items from the store in order to obtain gift cards. Taylor and Arnold took merchandise Taylor off the shelves within the business and then responded to the Customer Service counter to the return items. Taylor and Arnold both received gift cards in exchange for the property. Taylor and Arnold were arrested and charged with Theft $1,000.

Cpl. Danny Ray was the arresting Officer.

Theft less $100

On July 13 at approximately, 6:20 a.m.

Deputies responded to Kohl’s Department Store, located in California, Md., for a theft.

Kohl’s Loss Prevention observed Jacob Wade Nolte, 20 of Lusby, Md., remove mer-

chandise from the store shelves and exit the store passing all points of sale.

Nolte was arrested and charged on a Criminal Citation for Theft less $100.

Deputy James Lloyd was the arresting Officer.

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1st Degree Burglary/2nd Degree Assault/Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Paraphernalia

On July 14 at approximately 9:10 p.m.

Deputies responded to a residence on Craney Creek Way, in Great Mills, Md. for an assault.

Deputies determined Steffan Zachery Monger, 22 of California, Md., unlawfully entered a residence on Flat Iron Road Monger in Great Mills, Md. Monger was discovered rummaging through a bedroom in the residence. When confronted by three of the residents, Monger assaulted them and fled the residence. The three residents knew of Monger and were upset that Monger entered the residence without anyone’s knowledge or permission. All involved parties were subsequently present at the residence on Craney Creek Way when the argument escalated. Monger was arrested and search incident to arrest revealed a baggie containing suspected marijuana, hypodermic needle with residue of a controlled dangerous substance. Monger was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Burglary, four counts of 2nd Degree Assault, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of Paraphernalia for a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Deputy James Lloyd was the arresting Officer.

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Theft less $1,000

On July 12 Deputy Blaine Gaskill responded to Wal-mart located in California, Md., for a theft. Wal-mart Loss Prevention observed Brittany Decarla Bell, 23 Bell of Prince Frederick, Md., place numerous items from the store into a shopping cart. Bell then pushed the shopping cart past all points of sale without paying for the items and then exited the store.

Bell was arrested and charged with Theft less $1,000.

False Statement to a Police Officer

On July 13, Shannon Annette Rowley, 25 of Mechanicsville, Md., contacted Deputy Austin Schultz regarding an assault she reported on July 12. Rowley advised

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers.

We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Tuesdays may run in the following week’s edition.

Shirley Louise Wood, 79 Shirley Louise Wood, 79, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on July 4, at Hospice House, Callaway, Md. Born on July 13, 1933 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Lillian Wood. Shirley was the loving wife of William Howard Wood, Jr. whom she married on April 26, 1952 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, Md., and who preceded her in death on March 24, 1998.

Shirley is survived by her children; Mike Wood (Robin), Jeff Wood (Joyce), Brenda Dale (Steve), and Amy Wood (Bruce) all of Mechanicsville, Md., 4 grandchildren; Crystal Sweger of Chula Vista, CA, Kelly Rolfe of Linthicum, Md., Kevin Dale of Lusby, Md., and 3 step grandchildren: Missy, Bobby and Marcus Windsor of Mechanicsville, Md., 4 great grandchildren; Gavin Rolfe, Garret Rolfe, Kaelynn Sweger and Adrian Windsor, and sister Margaret “Peggy” Schindler of Mechanicsville, Md. Shirley is preceded in death by her brother Ambrose “Sonny” Wood. Mrs. Wood graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1951, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s. County, Md. Shirley was a Bookkeeper for the family owned business Wood’s Paint Center for 31 years, retiring in 1998, and was a homemaker. Shirley was

a huge Baltimore Orioles fan, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, playing bingo, and spending time with family. The family recieved friends on Thursday, July 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, July 12, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, Md., with Father David Wells officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were; Kevin Dale, Jay Wood, Kevin Wood, Timothy Schindler, Christopher Schindler, and John Leon. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.=

Ollie Virginia Abell, 73 O. Virginia Abell, 73, of Hollywood, Md., passed away surrounded by her family on July 8, 2013 in Callaway, Md. Born on March 11, 1940 in Ridge, Md., she was the daughter of the late Ernest Forrest and Jeanette Greenwell.

Virginia is survived by her husband Michael S. Abell, Sr., whom she married in Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary’s City, Md., on August 20, 1955. Virginia is survived by her children; Mike Abell (Carin) of Leonardtown, Md., Frances Francisco

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Constance Wathen, 54 Constance “Denise” Wathen, 54 of Great Mills, Md., passed away peacefully after a long courageous 4 year battle with breast cancer on July11, at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md. Born July 27, 1958 in Richmond, Va., she was the daughter of Connie Wathen of Mechanicsville, Md., and the late Truman Wathen, JR. Denise is survived by her daughter; Katie Wathen of Great Mills, Md., grandsons; Caton and Christian Gantt of Great Mills, Md., siblings; Anne James, Fred Wathen, and Truman Wathen, III all of Mechanicsville, Md., Ronnie Wathen of Lusby, Md., and Maureen Wilson of Frederick, Md., Denise is also survived by her nieces, nephews, many cousins, and family members who will love and miss her.

Her two best friends were her grandsons Caton and Christian who were the joy of her life, she will also be missed by her constant companion her dog Jada.

Denise graduated from Chopticon High School in 1975; she was a Certified Nursing Assistant for United Cerebral Palsy. She had worked in the Nursing field for over 20 years until she became ill, she had a love of animals and word search puzzles.

The family recieved friends on Sunday, July 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. with prayers recited at 3 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, Md, with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were; Truman Wathen, III, Ronnie Wathen, Clinton Gantt, Fred Wathen, Daniel Brown, and Doug Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons Caton and Christian Gantt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or a Cancer related organization of your choice.

Michael Leroy Wathen, 55 Michael Leroy Wathen, 55, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on July 4, in Mechanicsville, Md. Born on June 8, 1958 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late James Leroy and Louise Elizabeth Morgan Wathen. Michael is survived by his siblings; Margaret Ann Wathen Morgan of Mechanicsville, MD. Johnny Wathen of Bowie, Md., and Debra Gatton of Hollywood, Md. He is preceded in death by his sister Gwenette Green, and Mary Glass. Michael enjoyed spending time with family, and friends, volunteering at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, Md., he was a fan of the Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Redskins.

The family recieved friends on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service followed at 6 p.m.,with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.

James Anthony Tippett Jr., 25 James Anthony “Tony” Tippett, Jr., 25, of Hollywood, Md., went to heaven on July 10. He was born in Leonardtown, Md., on November 19, 1987, and was the son of Melissa Tippett Mattingly and the late James Anthony Tippett, Sr. Tony attended Leonardtown High School, and worked as a carpenter for Tippetts Construction. He enjoyed numerous activities including; playing cards, going to boat races with Pop Richard, drinking coffee, watching movies with his mom, and many other adventures with his friends. David Dillow was his partner in crime, his true best friend, and soon became a part of the family.

Tony never failed to mention how much he loved his family, and doing anything for those who were close. He always held a special place in his heart for his beautiful Aunt Tina, and looked up to his Uncle Joey. No matter how old he got he always was a “momma’s boy”.

Tony is survived by his son, Ayden Tippett of Chesapeake, Va.; siblings; Chelsea Mattingly, and Devin Mattingly both of Hollywood, Md., grandmother; Sue Woodburn; grandparents; Richard and Mary Tippett all of Hollywood, Md., and a very large extended family who loved him dearly.

The family recieved friends on Monday, July 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers being recited at 7 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, Md., with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were; Joey Tippett, Buddy Tippett, Randy Abell, Jim Woodburn, David Dillow and Michael Eagan. Honorary Pallbearers are; Devin Mattingly, Ricky Tippett, Shane Clarke, and Jamie Clarke.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Ayden Tippett Fund through BB&T Bank.

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Kathleen Barnes, 87 Kathleen Barnes of Waldorf, Md., died on July 11, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, Md. She was 87 years old.

Mrs. Barnes was a homemaker and a member of Oxon Hill Methodist Church. In her early years, she worked at General Electric and Safeway Food Stores. She was also a day care provider and a member of a bowling league in Marlow Heights, Md. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Daughter of the late Emerald Ernest Dudley and the late Maude Lee Kennedy Dudley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James S. Barnes and two sisters, Minnie and Florida.

She is survived by three sons, James W. Barnes, Sr. and his wife Linda of Mechanicsville, Md., Thomas D. Barnes, Sr. and his wife Ruby of Waldorf, Md., and William H. Barnes and his wife Chrisie of Mechanicsville, Md.; six grandchildren, Thomas Barnes, Jr., James Barnes, Jr., Tammy Ficarelli, Ronald Barnes, Robert Barnes, and Cailyn Barnes; and seven great-grandchildren, Riley, Logan, Jackson, Ava, Brooke, Ryan, and Sydney.

Friends received on Monday, July 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Raymond Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at Raymond Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, MD. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.

Abigail Alyce Chason, 29 Abigail Alyce Chason, 29, of Parkville, Md., went to heaven on July 10. She was born in Jacksonville, Fla. on October 30, 1983 to parents Sam and Amy Chason.

She graduated from Maurice J. McDonough High School in 2001 and continued on to receive a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Towson University in 2006.

Abigail was the beloved daughter of Sam and Amy Chason; inspiring sister to Samantha Chason and Amelia Reed and her husband Josh; loving Aunt “Agaboo” of Lily and Ella Reed; cherished companion of Todd Plajzer; loving granddaughter of Annette Hill and her late husband Wilbur and the late J.L. and Dossie Lee Chason; and dearest niece of Thelma Shaw, Pat and Bob Christie, William and Nell Chason, the late James Chason, Pete and Barbara Ann Atkinson, John Smith, and Gayle Shumate.

Abigail worked as a registered nurse in Baltimore, Md. She enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, making crafts, playing kickball and mostly spending time with her family and friends. She was always caring, compassionate, and full of life. We will forever

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The family recieved friends on Saturday July 13, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata, Md. Celebration of her life was held on Sunday July 14, at 1 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church, Waldorf, MD. Interment will be at a later date in Delaware.

Arrangements provided by ArehartEchols Funeral Home.

Clyde Arthur Whitmire, 86 Clyde Arthur Whitmire, 86 of Lexington Park, Md., died July 11, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s.

Born October 16, 1926 in West Tarentum, Pa., he was the son of the late Clyde Arthur Whitmire and Mary A. (Ferney) Whitmire.

Clyde served in the Philippines with the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1944 until 1946. He then worked as a furnace engineer for numerous companies, working in a paper mill, steel mill, power plant and a glass plant. He worked for Libby Owens Ford Glass Company from 1968 until his retirement in 1988.

Clyde loved to deer hunt, fish and was a master story teller. He loved his dog named Carlee.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Virginia J. (Sell) Whitmire whom he married on July 22, 1967.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Harold Whitmire.

All services will be private.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Contributions can be made to: Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20653.

Noida Sanvictores Joson, 84 Noida Sanvictores Joson of La Plata, Md., died on July 9, at her residence with Hospice.

She was 84 years old.

Mrs. Joson was a homemaker and an active member of La Plata United Methodist Church for 40 plus years as well as a member of the Methodist Women’s Circle. She was born in Manila, Philippines and was a resident of La Plata for 43 years.

She was a Valedictorian of her high school and was Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Education. She was a head dietician for seminary school and was also a past president of Women’s Medical Auxiliary.

She was a devoted wife and loving/dedicated mother and grandmother – “Lola”. She was a generous community supporter and known for her cooking.

She was the daughter of the late Candido Sanvictores and the late Tomaso A. Cadiz Sanvictores. She was also preceded

in death by her husband, Tirso E. Joson, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Tirso S. Joson III and Joshua S. Joson; her daughters, Niniane J. Taylor, Virginia J. Briglia, and Janine J. Zimmerman; her son-in-laws, Mark C. Taylor, Philip T. Briglia, and Michael J. Zimmerman; her daughter-in-law, Kristin H. Joson; her brothers, Eliseo Sanvictores and Manoling Sanvictores; and her sister, Elisabeth Piopongco. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Jayme, Jared, Corissa, Carlee, Coby, Kylie, Adam, Joli, Rachael, Hannah, and August and two great-grandchildren: Nathan and Cruz.

Friends were received on Sunday, July 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. with Memorial Service on Monday, July 15, at 1 p.m. at La Plata United Methodist Church. Interment was private.

Memorials to La Plata United Methodist Church, University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center (formerly Civista Medical Center), Fresenius Dialysis Center (La Plata), CCNRC, or Hospice of Charles County.

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.

Lawrence Hugh Tedder, 86 Lawrence Hugh Tedder, 86, of Temple Hills, Md., passed away July 10, at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, Md. He was born August 28, 1926 in Beckley, WV to Benjamin

Franklin and Pearl (Wiedner) Tedder.

Lawrence moved to Maryland with his family when he was a child. He entered the United States Army on December 19, 1944 and was honorably discharged December 4, 1946. While in the Army, he earned the Good Conduct Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre and World War II Victory Medals. Lawrence married Doris Viola Catterton in Drury, MD in 1948. They made their home in Lothian and Lawrence worked as a warehouseman for the Department of the Air Force. He retired from Andrews Air Force Base in 1981 after 38 years. Lawrence’s life was devoted to his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Doris who died April 3, 2007, and a son Larry R. Tedder.

Lawrence is survived by daughters Wanda L. Van Duzer and husband George, Barbara A. Burns and husband David, all of Temple Hills, Md., and Joyce M. Annan and husband Danny of Myrtle Beach, SC. Also surviving are four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and sisters Brucie Saville and Mazzie Ridgley, both of Virginia.

Family and friends were received Tuesday, July 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A, where a funeral service and celebration of Lawrence’s life followed at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Mt. Harmony U.M. Church Cemetery.

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Young Leaders Help Association Plant Thousands of Oysters in St. Mary’s River For the second year, the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association partnered with LEAD, a residential, experiential summer camp hosted by Leadership Southern Maryland, to connect its delegates with their environment and educate them about water quality and oysters as powerful filters of the rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. On the morning of June 25, the forty-four delegates headed down to the waterfront at St. Mary’s College of Maryland to join Association staff and volunteers for some hands-on community service restoring the local oyster population.

Executive Director Bob Lewis explained the mission of the Association and how the approach is two-fold, including both restoration of the oyster population and curbing pollution.

He issued safety guidelines then directed the groups to one of three stations.

Students took turns helping board member John Spinicchia operate a 100-foot seining net, capturing then learning about creatures that call the St. Mary’s River home. The delegates, all high school students from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties, encountered several species like silversides, jellyfish and one particularly feisty blue crab.

Steve Schneider, a Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist explained aquaculture, the life cycles of oysters, their critical function within the ecosystem and this once abundant bivalve’s history in Southern Maryland.

The delegates learned about some current projects aimed at restoring oyster populations close to home and the many ways they can lead their communities to be better environmental stewards.

Groups of the students rode out on a barge guided by seasoned waterman and boat captain Craig Kelley with stacks of Marylanders Grow Oysters cages to be emptied onto the three-dimensional oyster reef at the oyster sanctuary in St. Mary’s River. With the LEAD delegates’ help, about 600,000 oysters were introduced into this innovative habitat restoration project.

Lewis, program director Alison Rugila and several interns guided the students through unloading about 100 bushels of spat-on-shell from the Association’s oyster nursery tank, then putting 200 bags of washed shell back in, along with 2.5 million larvae.

LEAD 2012 alum and STEM summer intern Jared Kimmey was on-site, working hard.

He said the inaugural oyster planting he participated in as part of his LEAD experience last

year made a significant impact on him. For its final synthesis project at camp, his group focused on raising awareness about oyster restoration and environmental issues among their peers.

While some delegates seemed comfortable on the water or willing to touch the aquatic wildlife, it was a brand new experience for others.

Working together the two groups made light work of an impressive improvement to the health of the St. Mary’s River and the local oyster population.

“We are grateful for this wonderful partnership and the unique and meaningful opportunity it provides our delegates,” said LSM Executive Director Karen Holcomb.

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From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

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Environmental Issues in Your Backyard

More on Rain Gardens

Rain Barrels

In developed areas, the natural filtration system for rainwater has been disrupted. Instead of forests and meadows, the land is covered with hard surfaces like roads, sidewalks, rooftops and driveways. Runoff from these surfaces overwhelms the soil’s ability to absorb the water so it continues to our waterways collecting pollution and trash.

Rain barrels are an old idea that has been recycled. They temporarily store rainwater runoff from rooftops, reducing the flow of water into our streams, rivers, and the Bay.

A rain garden is landscaped depression designed to capture rain runoff. A ponding area and soils with great drainage capacity allow time for the water to soak into the ground and plant roots.

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Cross-section of a rain garden View this nine-minute video on Rain Gardens: Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In youtube.com/watch?v=huO_NRn34GI

Rain barrels are plastic drums that are connected directly to a downspout. Water is collected in the drum for later use. Rain barrel water can be used to water lawns and gardens and to wash cars. Of course, rain barrels must be emptied before the next storm to function properly, but that lets you control when and how fast the water is released.

Where to get help with…RAIN BARRELS • St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, SMRWA.org/rainbarrels.html • Low Impact Development Center, Inc., lid-stormwater.net/raincist_specs.htm Photo credits: Top Rain Barrel: http://www.rainbarrelsource.com/rainbarrels/rain-barrels/rainwizard50gallonrainbarrelurn.cfm Rain Garden:http://www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/programs/clean-waterways/waterauditprogram/rain-gardens/raingarden-detail-color/

This is the ninth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!

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Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications.

Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners can help guide you through it while offering suggestions to improve both the appearance and sustainability of your landscape.

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Discover Archaeology at HSMC Even if the first inhabitants of these fair shores had pencil, paper, and the ability to read and write, they had little time to record their experiences. Archaeologists help fill in history’s gaps by examining evidence left behind. Discover what it’s like to be a history detective during Tidewater Archaeology Days at Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC).

Begin on Thursday, July 25 with a free lecture by doctoral candidate Scott Tucker. Find out what he has learned about 17th-century ships, how they sailed to Maryland, and the archaeology of 17th-century ship remains at 7 p.m. in the Visitor Center auditorium (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St. Mary’s City).

On Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, help uncover the past at one of the best-preserved colonial sites in the nation. During Tidewater Archaeology Days, work alongside archaeologists as they find and identify objects our ancestors lost or discarded. Take a guided tour of excavations and don’t miss a once-a-year opportunity to explore the archaeology laboratory -- sign up at the Visitor Center when you arrive. Lab tours depart at 11 a.m.,

1 p.m., and 4 p.m. At 3 p.m. each day, HSMC director of research Henry Miller, Ph.D. will lead a tour of the St. John’s Site Museum. Find out about the first 17th-century house excavated in Maryland and how it taught us to “read” early colonial sites from one of the people who helped dig and then study this unique site. Take a break in the airconditioned auditorium at the Visitor Center --an Archaeology Film Fest featuring videos about St. Mary’s City or archaeology will run throughout the day.

Special activities are included in museum admission ($10.00 adults, $9.00 seniors, $6 students, and free for those 5 years and under) along with entrance to all museum exhibits, including a representative 17th-century tall ship, the Godiah Spray Plantation, the State House of 1676, the Woodland Indian Hamlet, and the Brick Chapel.

Excavations and living history exhibits will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

For more information, please call 240-8954990 or 800-762-1634 or visit www.stmaryscity.

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SMECO Awards College Scholarships

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships to high school seniors for 2013. Each year, SMECO awards four $1,500 college scholarships to students who live in the Co-op’s service area. Scholarships are based on the applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. SMECO has awarded scholarships to 84 students over the past 20 years. Each of the following students will receive a $1,500 college scholarship.

Samantha F. Janey, daughter of Crystal Frederick of Great Mills, is a senior at Great Mills High School. Janey participates in the National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, the Great Mills Marching Band Color Guard, softball, and indoor track. She is also the Secretary of the Class of 2013. According to Miriam Klapka, mathematics teacher at Great Mills High School, “Samantha is ambitious, talented, responsible, and genuinely kind. She has made the most of her high school years through active involvement in several diverse clubs, teams and organizations, from arts to sports, scholars to student government, all the while maintaining an excellent academic record. Samantha actively promotes teamwork and camaraderie, and she has earned the trust and respect of her peers through respect, inclusiveness, and genuine interest in and concern for her classmates.”

She plans to study computer science at Towson University in Towson, Maryland.

Amber Rabie, daughter of Sharon Rabie of Indian Head, is a senior at Lackey High School.

Rabie has received many academic honors, including the Principal’s Award, Minds in Motion, and Academic Letters, and she is one of the top five students of her graduating class. According to Courtney App, school counselor, “Amber is an extremely well-rounded student who has gone above and beyond to adequately prepare for college. In addition to her passion for music, she is passionate in her commitment to family and others. She is an extremely compassionate student who wants to reach out to those less fortunate

and make a difference. Amber’s sense of civic responsibility and integrity are unparalleled.” She plans to study graphic design at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Jasmine Ammar, daughter of Rebecca Ammar of La Plata, attends La Plata High School.

Ammar plans to earn a college degree in Biology. Angel Hindle, vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 82 in La Plata, says, “Jasmine has participated in many functions to honor our veterans and assisted in supporting our community efforts for the past 10 years. She has served enthusiastically during our ceremonies and fund raising events. She has volunteered to collect donations while raising awareness of the Poppy Program. Jasmine encourages other members to participate in community service opportunities, such as the ice cream social that we hold for the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home.” Ammar participates in the Key Club, Student Government Association, National Honor Society, and 4-H. Grant Alexander Homan, son of Robert and Linda Homan of Bel Alton, attends La Plata High School. He plans to attend the University of Maryland and to study International Business.

“Grant is an exceptional student who shows the fortitude and the integrity that will allow him to excel at anything he puts his mind to. He is a leader who gets along with everyone and will go out of his way for others. His positive attitude and exemplary behavior complement his stellar academic performance,” according to Jodi Kitson, student government association advisor and sponsor for Charles County Association of Student Councils. Homan has helped with many community food drives and school fund raisers, and he initiated and organized the One Warm Coat drive for the past two years, donating more than 200 coats to charity.

SMECO provides scholarships to local students who excel academically and who show promise in their chosen field of study. Past scholarship winners include teachers, nurses, and a medical doctor.

Credit Don Winter

Lore Oyster House Day & Public Sail Aboard Dee of St. Mary’s The J.C. Lore Oyster House in Solomons will brim with activity July 27 and August 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors will get a taste of what life is like for a Chesapeake waterman and the people who worked in oyster processing houses. There will be on-going activities all afternoon both in the oyster house and out on the dock. You can try your hand at oyster tonging; learn to tie a towline and coil a rope; measure oysters and follow the path an oyster takes through the processing house from the loading dock to the shipping room.

You can tie on a work apron, stand in a stall, and become a shucker, or take on the role of the skimmer and decide how many pints have been shucked and what the shuckers should be paid. Studying our giant soft sculpture oyster Rock-E-Feller is a great way to learn oyster anatomy.

Along with the fun and educational activities inside the oyster house, Captain Ed will be taking the Dee of St. Mary’s out on her first public sail from 2 to 4 p.m. This historic boat is one of the few remaining skipjacks on the Chesapeake Bay certified to carry passengers. The skipjack leaves from the Lore Oyster House dock.

The fee is $25 per person and pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 and make your reservations today. Space is limited.

The Dee of St. Mary’s was built in 1979 in Piney Point, Maryland by shipwright Francis Goddard. She was the first skipjack built on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake in a quarter of a century. The Dee is 56 feet long with a 20 foot beam. Her mast is 76 feet tall and her boom is about 56 feet long. She carries about 2,600 square feet of sail with a hull speed of roughly 10 knots--about 11 miles per hour. Don’t miss an opportunity to experience this piece of Chesapeake history!

The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Effective July 1, admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $4 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042.

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4-H Club Sponsors Beef Workshop On July 13, the Wild Things 4-H Club sponsored a beef workshop for the members of the St. Mary's County 4-H Program at the fairgrounds in Leonardtown. Gene Bollinger, a professional cattle fitter and his assistant, Shelby Hahn, a 4-Her from Frederick County, showed the participants how to wash, dry and prepare their steers and heifers for a livestock show. The 4-Hers were then instructed on how to handle their animal in the show ring and a mock show was held. The workshop will prepare them for the upcoming fair season. Many of the members will travel to the state fair and other Maryland county fairs to compete for ribbons and premiums. The club received donations from Bobby and Cindy Wise of Redgate Farm Enterprises and Southern States in Charlotte Hall.

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40th Annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Sets Sail in August St. Mary's College of Maryland is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated Governor’s Cup Yacht Race, to be held on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, is open for registration.

This year will be the 40th running of the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. The Potomac Leg of the race from Dahlgren, Va., which was added in 2012, will return this year.

Qualified sailors who want to participate in the race are encouraged to register online at the official Gov’ Cup website, www.smcm. edu/GovCup. Live GPS tracking will be available on the Gov’ Cup website, and through the Kattack mobile app for iPhone or Android, for shore-side spectators.

On Saturday, the last day of the race,

from noon to 10 p.m. at the college’s James P. Muldoon River Center, Gov’ Cup sailors and spectators alike can enjoy food selections provided by local vendors, as well as family-fun activities including live entertainment by Byzantine Top 40. And back by popular demand is the Racers’ Dinner, which will be held in the campus Great Room starting at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required for the dinner and can also be done at the Gov’ Cup website.

This event is open to the press. If you would like to cover Gov’ Cup, contact Arminta Stanfield at ajstanfield@smcm.edu.

For information, email govcup@ smcm.edu or call the Gov’ Cup phone line at 240-895-3039.

Cat of The Week

My name is Julia. I was rescued from the shelter where there was a good possibility that I would be euthanized. The vet said that I am about 2 years old. I am super affectionate and crave human attention. I, instantly, loved my foster mom and I seek out her company because I love for her to pet me. I purr and purr in delight. She even lets me sleep with her. She is really nice but she needs to find me a home so that she can rescue someone else.

If you would like to adopt me, you can fill out an application at www.feralcatrescuemd.org/uploads/body_bg.png and email it to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. If you have questions, you can call 301-481-0171.

Come join us for Breakfast at Applebee’s Tickets on Sale Now!!!

Bring you, your family and friends (bring the whole office, your neighbors, the kids’ sports teams), all are invited to join in the fun!

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2013 Time: 7:00am-10:00am

Donation for tickets $8.00

Menu will include pancakes, sausage, fruit, soft drinks, coffee, iced tea, water and juice.

All proceeds benefit the shelter and volunteer servers needed

Location: Food will be donated by Applebee's Rt. 235 Applebee’s and all workers are 45480 Miramar Way volunteers, therefore all California, MD 20619 proceeds will benefit the shelter.

Tickets may be purchased on line, by mail or at the door.

P. O. Box 203 Callaway, MD 20620 Phone: 301-994-9580 Fax: 301-373-2343 E-mail: leahshousefriend@msn.com www.leahshousemd.org

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging

Programs and Activities

‘Shoe Swap’

The annual shoe swap event returns on Friday, August 9, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Enjoy trading in quality, clean, hardlyworn shoes, for a credit to get another pair of shoes at no charge. This is a ladies dream. You’ll find a place for those special event shoes or something you paid good money for but never got to wear. For each trade in, you’ll get a ticket to redeem for a different pair. You can use your voucher or gift it to someone else. Shoe screening will be very selective -- only very good quality shoes, no slippers or beachwear, without any or much wear will be accepted. Donations are due to the Operations Manager by noon on Monday, August 5. For more information, contact 301-4754002, ext. 1002. The Shoe Swap follows a ‘Pizza Party’ lunch with pizza, salad and wings. Make your lunch reservations before noon on Thursday, August 8 by calling 301-475-4002, ext. 1001. The cost for lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older; $6 for others.

Show-stopping Sensation

Terry Marsh will entertain by performing Big Band and Broadway songs in the styles of Lena Horne, Billie Holiday and Judy Garland, along with Patsy Cline, light jazz, swing music and some tunes from the 50’s, at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Join us on July 29, at 10:30 a.m. for this special entertainment. There is a $4 special event fee; sign up is requested by Friday, July 26. You will also need to reserve your pork roast lunch; the cost of lunch is by donation for seniors 60 and older, by donation for all others. Call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 for more information.

Yoga for Everyone

If you haven’t tried yoga, this is a great opportunity to do so at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Class meets for one hour every Monday morning at 9:30 a.m., and every Friday morning at 8 a.m. ‘Yoga for Everyone’ is dedicated to exploring the holistic practice, of Yoga which reduce stress, increases flexibility, strengthens the body and calms the mind. Virtues of yoga are the increased lung capacity, boosts immune system, promotes self-healing, and reverses the aging process. ‘Yoga for Everyone’ is taught by certified yoga instructor, Helen Barnett.

First visit to class is free on a trial basis. To continue, a fitness card is required and may be purchased at the front desk for $30 for 10 sessions. Call 301-475-4002, ext.

1001 for more information.

“Team Trivia” Night Out at Fitzie’s

The Department of Aging & Human Services will host a Team Trivia night on Thursday, August 15 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Team Trivia is a live hosted Trivia Game played in teams. Teams are registered upon arrival. Teams will be given time to answer questions selected by the host, and prizes will be awarded. The event location is Fitzie’s Marina on 21540 Joe Hazel Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Enjoy a fun night of trivia, great music, great food and prizes. Tickets are $20.00, which includes: Party Appetizers, Cheese/Cracker/Cocktail Platter, Veggie Platter, Crab Ball Platter, Shrimp Cocktail Platter, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Meatballs, Tea, Soda, Water and a Cash Bar. Tickets can be purchased at any senior activity center through August 5. For more information call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050

Take a Trip to Williamsburg, VA to see the Grand Illumination

Get your Christmas season off to a high-spirited start by going on this 3-day, 2-night trip to Colonial Williamsburg to experience the sights and sounds (and smells!) of the glorious holiday season December 7-9. This trip is $610.00 per person. This trip is full of activities, which include lunch in a colonial tavern, wine tasting, an evening at Christmas Town, a Busch Gardens Celebration, an opportunity to go to Sunday Mass or a visit to a local coffee shop, a Guided Tour of Colonial Williamsburg, some free time to explore the town’s museums or go shopping in Merchant’s Square. In Colonial Williamsburg, on Sunday evening kicks off The Grand Illumination, which will include fireworks, musical entertainment, dancing, caroling and dramatic presentations. This tour includes, deluxe motor coach transportation, two nights’ accommodations, baggage handling, two deluxe continental breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, all admissions and guide services, taxes and tips.

NOTE: This trip includes activities which require considerable mobility, because Williamsburg grounds are often unpaved, and there is lots of walking all three days of this trip. Call Joyce Raum, 301-737-5670, ext. 1656 to learn more.

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

Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

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A Journey Through Time The

Chronicle

So…do you think you come from a dysfunctional family?

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Lydia Hazel, daughter of John Hazel and his wife Ann, was born in St. Mary’s County in 1777. In 1798 she married William Thompson and by 1811 they had moved to Washington, D.C. where they had three children and where William Thompson died prior to 1820. The family never had any money and Lydia must have struggled to care for herself and her children.

Women had few opportunities for jobs. Perhaps she worked as a washer woman during all those years, but by 1846 she had “started her own business” shall we say.

In March 1846, Lydia, then 69, was charged “with keeping a house of ill fame and a disorderly house on Capitol Hill.” Apparently Lydia couldn’t afford an attorney and was instead defended by her brother, Zachariah Hazel, then 71, who, it was noted “was not a successful advocate as the jury found the defendant guilty on the 2nd count and sentenced to pay a fine of $10, the Court adding that, but for her advanced age, she would have been sentenced to imprisonment.”

By the time of the 1850 census Lydia was living in the home of Zachariah who died September 16, 1851. Lydia died May 24, 1852.

Zachariah Hazel was married three times and had a number of children, but the only one who lived to adulthood was Ann Maria Hazel and she died January 2, 1851, just a few months

before her father. Ann Maria had married Horatio Maryman, son of Richard and Lydia (Maryman) Maryman, of St. Mary’s County, in 1838.

Horatio Maryman, to say the least, had his own problems. In 1833, as an insolvent debtor, he applied to be discharged from imprisonment. Sometime in the 1830s he married as on February 23, 1838 the divorce from his first wife Sarah was finalized. Three days later he married Ann Maria.

In 1839 he was charged with “an indelicate assault on the person of Catherine Ann McCormick”, a 13 year old girl. He was found guilty and fined $100. Keep in mind that Horatio was a police officer.

In 1842 he posted a notice in the newspaper that he had “returned to his former residence on Capitol Hill, Washington City and resigned his office of police of the 4th ward and will hereafter give his time to the collection of debts and the transaction of other county business.”

In 1853, Horatio was married for the third time to Mary Louise Arth. That marriage lasted until 1872 when he was granted a divorce based on his wife’s adultery.

The August 27, 1887 edition of the Washington Post stated that “Horatio Maryman, an elderly white man, appeared yesterday for a warrant under the Utah law, charging his daughter Dora and a man named William Skidmore with adultery. He claimed that they had been living together as man and wife without being married. The warrant was denied him.”

Horatio Maryman died at the Washington Asylum on July 27, 1888.

Cruise Beckons Maryland Family Caregivers Family caregivers understand all too well the stress of caring for an aging loved one. What better way to relieve that stress than a getaway? That’s why Maryland residents are invited to nominate deserving family caregivers – including themselves – for the opportunity to win a free, fournight, five-day cruise.

Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, is sponsoring the cruise for one lucky caregiving hero and guest. Submit your nomination and vote by Aug. 24, at http://cruise. caregiverstress.com/.

The Caregiver Cruise is scheduled for Feb. 3-7, 2014, on the Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas. The cruise will set sail from Cape Canaveral, Fla., with stops in CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas. In addition to the cruise, the winning recipient will receive 40 hours of free care from a Home Instead Senior Care professional CAREGiverSM for his/her senior loved one while away.

“The stress of caregiving can have debilitating effects not only on family caregivers, but also on the older adults who are receiving that care,” said President Jeff Huber of Home Instead, Inc. “That’s why it’s important for caregivers to take care of themselves. And what better way to do that than during a tropical getaway.”

The cruise offers a relaxing retreat with a number of optional activities such as putt-putt golf, cocktail hour, cupcake decorating and scavenger hunts, along with support groups and one-on-one consultations with family caregiving expert Dr. Amy D’Aprix.

To take a caregiver distress assessment and learn how you can help guard against the potential dangers related to caregiver stress, go to FamilyCaregiverStressRelief.com.

For more information about the Home Instead Senior Care network, go to www. homeinstead.com.

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Where No Pontoon Boat Was Ever Meant to Go

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer From Lusby to Port Tobacco, one small pontoon boat has gone through a drastic transformation.

The boat was the victim of "a couple of idiots in their backyard with a lot of time of their hands" who turned it into a pirate ship, said Waldorf resident Andy Parker.

The initial idea came from a trip he and his fiancé took to the Dominican Republic in September 2012. They were having a quiet moment on the beach when everyone started going crazy. Soon, a mock pirate ship sailed into view. It took Parker only moments to decide he needed one too.

When they got home, he began searching for a craft to design his ship around. He found one in Lusby, a 28-foot long pontoon boat owned by Drum Point resident Jim Barton. Barton had received the rundown craft from a neighbor who was selling his home and needed to get it off the property.

Parker acquired the boat from Barton at the end of October and began the first part of an arduous journey - getting the thing from Drum Point to Jim Greene's home in Golden Beach, which involved putting it on a trailer and driving over the Thomas Johnson Bridge. There, Parker, Greene and Mike Shipyan took on the project of converting it to a pirate ship.

Andy Parker

Photos by Sarah Miller

They originally planned to use the boat to bring in the Tiki King on Tiki Bar opening weekend, but it wasn't ready.

The additions took added 28 feet to the total length of the craft, bringing it up to a total of 56 feet long, while remaining eight feet wide. The added weight meant the original motor was seriously underpowered. They upgraded it to a 115 horsepower motor, which doesn't overheat like the previous motor, but only moves the pontoon at approximately 5 miles per hour. In total, Parker said they put approximately $8,000 into the boat. They christened it the Chuggers Pirate Boat, names after a hockey team the men play on. To add a bit of hockey flavor to the boat, the steering wheel is made of hockey sticks.

With the Tiki Bar opening weekend out of the question, the men focused on preparing it for a July 1 departure to its new home in Port Tobacco. Getting the boat from Golden Beach to Port Tobacco was “very scary. It was horrible,” Parker said.

“We went where no pontoon boat was ever meant to go.”

During the three-day trip, the men encountered six and eight-foot swells and whitecaps, which threatened to capsize the boat, and mechanical issues requiring floating repairs. They weathered the foul weather and made it to Port Tobacco Marina at 8 p.m. on July 3 – just in time for the holiday.

Currently, the boat is a floating attraction

at the marina, capable of taking 10 occupants. Parker plans to use more pontoons for added buoyancy, which would increase the capacity.

“We’re glad to have them here,” said marina manager Melissa Hill. The new installment will be a great attraction, she said, and the marina is happy to have the Chuggers Pirate Ship call Port Tobacco Marina home.

The men’s original plan was to keep the boat in the area, establish a non-profit and give rides to underprivileged kids. This plan hit a snag when the coast guard would not give the boat a registration because it was homemade, which made insurance a challenge. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Saturday, July 20

• Recreation and Parks to Present “Hairspray” Summerstock Production Great Mills High School Auditorium, Leonardtown, 7 p.m.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks, in association with the Board of County Commissioners, are pleased to announce this year’s Summerstock Musical performance will be “Hairspray” by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Tickets are priced at $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 60 years and older and $6 for children 10 years and under. Matinee tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children.Tickets are now available and can be purchased online at www. stmarysmd.com/recreate/summerstock or in person at the Recreation & Parks main office in Leonardtown. Patrons purchasing ticket(s) online must print their ticket(s) and bring to the show for admittance. Online ticket purchases are highly encouraged due to the possibility of shows selling out. Tickets must be purchased no later than 10:00 p.m. the day before the show you plan on attending. Doors to the School will open one hour before each performance for ticket sales and patrons will enter the auditorium for general seating thirty minutes before each show time. Cash only will be accepted for ticket sales at the door.

For more information please call 301475-4200 ext. 1800.

• Recreation and Parks to Present “Hairspray” Summerstock Production Great Mills High School Auditorium, Leonardtown,1 and 7 p.m.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks, in association with the Board of County Commissioners, are pleased to announce this year’s Summerstock Musical performance will be “Hairspray” by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Tickets are priced at $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 60 years and older and $6 for children 10 years and under. Matinee tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children.Tickets are now available and can be purchased online at www. stmarysmd.com/recreate/summerstock or in person at the Recreation & Parks main office in Leonardtown. Patrons purchasing ticket(s) online must print their ticket(s) and bring to the show for admittance. Online ticket purchases are highly encouraged due to the possibility of shows selling out. Tickets must be purchased no later than 10:00 p.m. the day before the show you plan on attending. Doors to the School will open one hour before each performance for ticket sales and patrons will enter the auditorium for general seating thirty minutes before each show time. Cash only will be accepted for ticket sales at the door.

For more information please call 301475-4200 ext. 1800.

• Carnival Hollywood Fire Department, 7 p.m.

The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival will be held July 18-21 and again July 25-29 beginning at 7 each night. Super Heroes will be present Sat. July 20, from 7 to 9 p.m..

Featured will be food, rides, and games.

Unlimited rides every night for $10.00, or tickets may be purchased separately.

Free nightly prizes (must be present to win). Free nightly bicycle raffle for ages 12 and under (must be present to win). A Treasure Chest cash prize will be raffled the last night of the carnival.

Owned and operated by HVFD. Visit www.hvfd7.com • Steak and Shrimp Dinner Night American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue, 5 to 8 p.m.

The American Legion Post 221 has a Steak and Shrimp Night on the third Friday of every month. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price alpost221.webs.com/steakshrimpmenu. htm. You can call (301) 884-4071 for further information. You can also visit our website at www.alpost221.webs. com

• Great Mills Reunion 155 Holiday Dr, Solomons GMHS Class of 1972 Reunion We have landed the perfect Event for Our Reunion! Join us at The Holiday Inn Solomon’s! Make you reservation now! _We have the Rock’n Roll band Whiskers to dance the night away~ and a Blast of fun as we come together for a night to remember!_Send your updated contact information with your payment $60.00 per person Mail your reservation payment to:_GMHS Reunion Post Office Box 115 _Lexington Park, MD. 20653 • Sunrise Yoga at the Leonardtown Wharf Leonardtown Warf, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Join Evolve Yoga and Wellness for Sunrise Yoga at the Wharf, third Saturdays of summer, June through August from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Please bring a yoga mat, bottle of water and a canned good to donate to a local charity. This year’s dates: June 15, July 20 and August 17th.

For more information call 301-862-1236.

• Carnival Hollywood Fire Department, 7 p.m.

The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival will be held July 18-21 and again July 25-29 beginning at 7 each night. Super Heroes will be present Sat. July 20, from 7 to 9 p.m..

Featured will be food, rides, and games.

Unlimited rides every night for $10.00, or tickets may be purchased separately.

Free nightly prizes (must be present to win). Free nightly bicycle raffle for ages 12 and under (must be present to win). A Treasure Chest cash prize will be raffled the last night of the carnival.

Owned and operated by HVFD. Visit www.hvfd7.com

Sunday, July 21 • Recreation and Parks to Present “Hairspray” Summerstock Production Great Mills High School Auditorium, Leonardtown, 3 p.m.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks, in association with the Board of County Commissioners, are pleased to announce this year’s Summerstock Musical performance will be “Hairspray” by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. Tickets are priced at $14 for adults, $12 for seniors 60 years and older and $6 for children 10 years and under. Matinee tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for children.Tickets are now available and can be purchased online at www. stmarysmd.com/recreate/summerstock or in person at the Recreation & Parks main office in Leonardtown. Patrons purchasing ticket(s) online must print their ticket(s) and bring to the show for admittance. Online ticket purchases are highly encouraged due to the possibility of shows selling out. Tickets must be purchased no later than 10:00 p.m. the day before the show you plan on attending. Doors to the School will open one hour before each performance for ticket sales and patrons will enter the auditorium for general seating thirty minutes before each show time. Cash only will be accepted for ticket sales at the door.

For more information please call 301475-4200 ext. 1800.

• Carnival Hollywood Fire Department, 7 p.m.

The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival will be held July 18-21 and again July 25-29 beginning at 7 each night. Super Heroes will be present Sat. July 20, from 7 to 9 p.m..

Featured will be food, rides, and games.

Unlimited rides every night for $10.00, or tickets may be purchased separately.

Free nightly prizes (must be present to win). Free nightly bicycle raffle for ages 12 and under (must be present to win). A Treasure Chest cash prize will be raffled the last night of the carnival.

Owned and operated by HVFD. Visit www.hvfd7.com

Monday, July 22 • Books and Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch, 10 a.m.

Moms, parents, caregivers, and your tots. Book club for mom, playtime for kids. This month’s selection is Firefly lane by Kristin Hannah.

• Monday Morning Movies Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 10 a.m.

Bring the little ones for movies and a story. We’ll complete a coloring sheet too.

• Teen Drawing and Watercolor Workshop Annmarie Garden, 9:30 to 11:30 If you are interested in learning how to improve your realistic drawing skills and want to learn how to capture your subject in life like color “on the go” then this workshop is for you! This 3 day workshop introduces young adults to the fundamentals of drawing, composition and color theory using the media of pencil and watercolor on paper. A variety of Old Master and contemporary watercolor techniques as well as some mixed media will be demonstrated. Cost is $75 ($70 for members) all materials are provided • Summer Camp: Shark Attack Calvert Marine Museum, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For children entering grades 4-6.

Shark Attack! Razor sharp teeth, feeding frenzies, and terror… But are sharks to be feared? They are important members of the ocean ecosystems. How are sharks different from other fish? How have sharks evolved over time? Why are sharks an endangered animal? Together we will explore the truth about sharks by using the various exhibits at the Calvert Marine Museum by looking for and then classifying shark teeth from local beaches, and by visiting the Baltimore Aquarium. Join us for a week of exciting activities focused on the fish that frightens and fascinates us all. FEE: $135.00/ CMMS members $120.

Tuesday, July 23 • Summer Fun Calvert Library, Twin Beaches, 10 a.m.

Calvert Youth Players- Indianapolis Junes Jr., and The Readers of the Lost Book- Join the youngest archeologist ever on his very first adventure. Indie and his sidekick have discovered a secret trunk…

• Summer Storytime Calvert Library Fairview, Calvert Library Southern Branch, Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 10 a.m.

Children enjoy book and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.

• Summer Camp: Shark Attack Calvert Marine Museum, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For children entering grades 4-6.

Shark Attack! Razor sharp teeth, feeding frenzies, and terror… But are sharks to be feared? They are important members of the ocean ecosystems. How are sharks different from other fish? How have sharks evolved over time? Why are sharks an endangered animal? Together we will explore the truth about sharks by using the various exhibits at the Calvert Marine Museum by looking for and then classifying shark teeth from local beaches, and by visiting the Baltimore Aquarium. Join us for a week of exciting activities focused on the fish that frightens and fascinates us all. FEE: $135.00/ CMMS members $120.

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• Teen Drawing and Watercolor Workshop Annmarie Garden, 9:30 to 11:30 If you are interested in learning how to improve your realistic drawing skills and want to learn how to capture your subject in life like color “on the go” then this workshop is for you!

This 3 day workshop introduces young adults to the fundamentals of drawing, composition and color theory using the media of pencil and watercolor on paper. A variety of Old Master and contemporary watercolor techniques as well as some mixed media will be demonstrated. Cost is $75 ($70 for members) all materials are provided

Wednesday, July 24 • Summer Story time Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 10 a.m.

Summer story times are held at different venues in the Beach area.

These themed story times are for families with children of multiple ages and include stories, songs, and finger plays.

• Teen Drawing and Watercolor • • • Workshop Annmarie Garden, 9:30 to 11:30 If you are interested in learning how to improve your realistic drawing skills and want to learn how to capture your subject in life like color “on the go” then this workshop is for you!

This 3 day workshop introduces young adults to the fundamentals of drawing, composition and color theory using the media of pencil and watercolor on paper. A variety of Old Master and contemporary watercolor techniques as well as some mixed media will be demonstrated.

Cost is $75 ($70 for members) all materials are provided • Summer Camp: Shark Attack Calvert Marine Museum, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For children entering grades 4-6. Shark Attack! Razor sharp teeth, feeding frenzies, and terror… But are sharks to be feared? They are important members of the ocean ecosystems. How are sharks different from other fish? How have sharks evolved over time? Why are sharks an endangered animal? Together we will explore the truth about sharks by using the various exhibits at the Calvert Marine Museum by looking for and then classifying shark teeth from local beaches, and by visiting the Baltimore Aquarium. Join us for a week of exciting activities focused on the fish that frightens and fascinates us all. FEE: $135.00/ CMMS members $120.

Library Items

Thursday, July 25 • Can you Dig It Calvert Library, Fairview, Prince Frederick, 2:30 p.m.

Learn about the world beneath your feet. Can You Dig It features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children form Kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration is not required.

• Open Mic Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 7 p.m.

Bring your guitar, drums, ukulele, lyrics, poetry, or whatever you want to share. Or just come to listen.

Sign up for a five minute spot of you want to perform.

• Summer Camp: Shark Attack Calvert Marine Museum, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For children entering grades 4-6.

Shark Attack! Razor sharp teeth, feeding frenzies, and terror… But are sharks to be feared? They are important members of the ocean ecosystems. How are sharks different from other fish? How have sharks evolved over time? Why are sharks an endangered animal? Together we will explore the truth about sharks by using the various exhibits at the Calvert Marine Museum by looking for and then classifying shark teeth from local beaches, and by visiting the Baltimore Aquarium. Join us for a week of exciting activities focused on the fish that frightens and fascinates us all. FEE: $135.00/CMMS members $120.

Thomas Lilly presents magic show

At the Professional Performance on July 22, Thomas Lilly will combine magic, juggling, fire-eating, and balloon fun with loads of audience participation that will make all ages laugh. Charlotte Hall branch’s performances will be held at White Marsh Elementary at 10 a.m., Leonardtown’s will be held at Leonardtown Elementary at 12:30 p.m. and Lexington Park’s will be at the library at 3 p.m. These performances are sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees. Those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.

Free movies being shown

The movie that won the 2013 Oscar for Best Animated Film will be shown at Lexington Park tomorrow at 2 p.m. In this PG rated film, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom and requires her bravery and archery skills to undo a curse.

Also tomorrow at 2 p.m. Charlotte Hall will show a PG-rated movie about a smalltime magician who is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle involving three witches.

Programs planned for teens

Teens can showcase their talent at the Teen Talent Show at Lexington Park this Saturday, July 20, at 2 p.m. Those planning to perform can sign up online on the Teens’ webpage.

Building a tower that supports weights from supplies provided will be the challenge for teens attending Awesome Engineering on July 22 at Charlotte Hall branch at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the tallest, strongest, and most awesome towers. Registration is required.

Teens can learn how to edit camera-less videos on July 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Leonardtown branch. Registration is required.

Where is St. Clement’s Island going?

St. Clement’s Island Museum staff will present a program for families at the Leonardtown branch on July 23 at 6:30 p.m. Those attending will use hands-on activities to discover how soil travels and what keeps St. Clement’s Island from disappearing.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover is back

Children can bring their stuffed animals for a storytime at 6 p.m. on July 25 at Charlotte Hall branch and then leave them for a sleepover. A slide show of the animals’ adventures will be showing when they pick the animals up the next day. A sleepover will also be held at Lexington Park branch on July 31 and at Leonardtown on Aug. 6.

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Poker in Drum Point

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer For the past 18 years, the SYB Optimist Club of Lusby has strived to make sports fun and safe for the children of the community and the purpose of Optimist International is to bring out the best in Children in order to make future leaders. While the goal of both of these organizations is to better the community, they are completely non-profit and unfunded. As a result, they rely on the donations and support of people in the community who have similar ideas and goals as they do.

William Burns and Tom Kimble, both members of Optimist International and part of the SYB baseball program, decided that there was something they could do in order to give back to the community. By holding Sunday Texas Hold’em nights in Drum Point, Burns and Kimble raise money needed to support SYB in not just baseball, but several other programs they need including football, cheerleading and lacrosse. “Player’s are always needed,” Kimble said about SYB. He sees the Texas Hold’em nights as his to “donate money back to his local youth club”.

Kimble and Burns started Drum Point Sunday Texas Hold’em back in April. “We’re committed to it for at least one year,” Kimble said. “We enjoy doing it anyway,” he added. The idea for poker came easily to the duo, as they both played in St. Mary’s county for fun.

“There are animate Texas Hold’em players down there,” Kimble said. Adding that more people from St. Mary’s county come to their Texas Hold’em nights than locals do.

Part of the reason that they chose to hold Texas Hold’em nights rather than other types of fund raisers, was that there was “no one else doing it in the area,” Kimble said. To participate in the Drum Point Sunday Texas Hold’em nights there is a $60 buy in per person.

Of that money, $40 goes back in the pot to the players each night. With the money left over, rent for use of the clubhouse is paid, and the rest of the money goes directly to SYB. “We don’t make money at all,” Kimble said.

Burns and Kimble’s Texas Hold’em nights also do something that other Texas Hold’em halls may not. “We offer a five dollar bounty chip,” Kimble explained, “for each time you knock someone out of the game”.

There is a growing clientele for the Texas Hold’em nights in Drum Point, starting out with eight people at their first event, Kimble and Burns are now running three tables. They feel as though the turnout would be more if the local community in Calvert County would come out as well. “You just have to want to play,” Kimble said.

The Drum Point Sunday Texas Hold’em events are held every other Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Drum Point Clubhouse in Lusby. There is a no-limit bounty on those nights. The number of players per night determines payouts. There is an age requirement of at least 21 to enter the games. For more information, contact William Burns at willb4026@comcast.net or Tom Kimble at 443-624-0072 news@countytimes.net

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Downtown Tunes Continues with The Piranhas on July 27 The third Downtown Tunes show of 2013 will take off on Saturday, July 27, on the Square in downtown Leonardtown.

The Piranhas are a Southern Maryland cover band made up of some of the area's most talented young musicians, and are the most recent winners of the Southern Maryland Phoenix Award for Best Stage Performance.

They play all kinds of rock and roll from the 80's, 90's or on the radio today! They cover tunes from a variety of genres, from country, to rock, to pop, to party songs. This band strives to rock your socks off and help you have a genuinely good time no matter where they play.

The show begins at 6 pm. Admission is free but attendees should bring something to sit on.

Downtown Tunes will wind up its seventh season on August 24 with GeeZer, a classic rock cover band.

For information contact Robin Guyther at 301 904-4452.

Locally Produced Play to be Performed in NYC Chosen from more than 900 submissions by playwriting workshops, university theatre programs and professional companies nationwide, Field Guide to the North American Osprey, produced by The Newtowne Players, will be presented at the 38th Annual Samuel French Inc. Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival July 24 at 8 p.m. at the Clurman Theatre (410 West 42nd Street, New York City).

The one-act play, written by local award-winning playwright Trish Cole and directed by Valarie Green, depicts Kari and Mark (played by Missy Bell and Michael Bell) who, on a March morning, watch for the migratory return of the osprey for the nesting season and, through their own grieving, mirror the journey of loss and tentative recovery of the North American osprey.

The week-long festival will be presented July 2327 with finals on Saturday, with the winning plays presented in a special performance July 28. Out of these 30 plays, six finalists will be chosen by the Samuel French Inc. editorial staff to receive publication and licensing contracts.

All tickets are $18. For more information and to purchase tickets, call Telecharge at 800-432-7250 or visit www.telecharge.com.

The Off-Off Broadway Festival started in 1975 and is Manhattan’s most established short play festival. Hundreds of theatre companies and schools have participated in the festival’s first 36 years, including companies from coast to coast and abroad. This festival has served as a doorway to future success for many aspiring writers. Since its inception, more than 200 plays from the festival have been published, and many of the participants have become established, award-winning playwrights, including Theresa Rebeck, Shirley Lauro, Bekah Brunstetter, Steve Yockey, David Johnston and Sheila Callaghan.

For more information about the festival, plays, playwrights and participating companies, visit www.samuelfrench.com/oobfestival. For more information about The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or call 301-737-5447.

From left, actors Michael Bell and Missy Bell, director Valarie Green and playwright Trish Cole will perform in New York City July 24 as part of the 38th Annual Samuel French Inc. Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. Cole’s award-winning play, “Field Guide to the North American Osprey,” was one of 30 chosen for this year’s festival.

Actors Michael Bell and Missy Bell near an osprey nest, the inspiration for Trish Cole’s one-act play “Field Guide to the North American Osprey.” The play will be performed at the 38th Annual Samuel French Inc. Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival July 24 in New York, N.Y.

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Wednesday, July 17

• Wolf Blues Jam Londontowne Pub (726 Londontowne Rd., Edgewater)- 8 p.m.

• Happy Hour Karaoke Big Fish Grille (1260 Crain Hwy, Crofton)- 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 18

• Mark Scott Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 8 p.m.

• Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar, California) – 9 p.m.

• Sumbich Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) - 8:30 p.m.

• Karaoke Babes Boys Tavern (2890 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf)- 8 p.m.

• Mike Starkey Band The Tavern ( 4975 St. Leonard Rd., St. Leonard)- 9 p.m.

Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 8:30 p.m.

• B Longley with 15 Strings Spinnakers (16244 Millers Wharf Rd., Ridge) 7 p.m.

• Free Comedy Show DB McMillians (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) – 8:30 p.m.

• Mike Starkey Band Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood)- 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 19 • Big Money Band Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 8 p.m.

• The Craze Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) -8:30 p.m.

• Karaoke Night Sixty-Six Beans Coffee Lounge (29948 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 20 • Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band- Dixieland The West Lawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) -7:30 to 10 p.m.

“What Doctors Feel: How Emotions Affect the Practice of Medicine”

by Danielle Ofri, MD c.2013, Beacon Press $24.95 / $28.95 Canada 240 pages

Sunday, July 21 • 15 Strings Chief’s (44584 Tall Timbers Rd., Tall Timbers) 4 p.m.

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• R & R Train Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 3 p.m.

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Monday, July 22 • Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 7 p.m.

• Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 9 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23 • Dylan Galvin Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) - 7 p.m.

• DJ Tommy T and DJ OT Hard Times Café (1120 Smallwood Drive, West Waldorf) 7:30 p.m.

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He wasn’t the doctor you normally

It really didn’t matter, though.

Choice of physician wasn’t an issue in the ER, but pain and fear definitely were.

You didn’t care who you saw right then.

You just wanted it over - stat, as they say.

When it was, and you were finally home safe, you realized something: you saw the doctor for about three minutes. He was caring, but cursory. Brief, and very businesslike. And in the new book “What Doctors Feel” by Danielle Ofri, MD, you’ll get a glimpse of what might’ve gone through his head that night.

For decades, we’ve been conditioned to believe that doctors are supposed to keep an emotional distance from their patients. We expect a certain detachment and formality – but we also expect compassion. Is this a contradiction in demand?

Dr. Danielle Ofri says no. Though remaining businesslike may often be essential, the physician-patient interaction “is still primarily a human one.” No matter how aloof the doctor or sick the patient, we still connect on a one-to-one basis.

We shouldn’t be surprised, therefore, to note that doctors are mortals who sometimes “fall short on empathy” when an illness doesn’t make sense or a wound isn’t obvious, when patients don’t follow advice, display entitlement, or steadfastly maintain bad habits. In those cases, frustration rises and remaining empathetic is “challenging,” but as a young medical student, Ofri learned from “an act of compassion” that finding empathy is possible as well as essential.

We shouldn’t feel surprised to note

that medicine is like many professions, and certain clients are “problem” clients.

As in many jobs, doctors use dark humor and “derogatory terms” to deal with personal discomfort, show solidarity, ease unpleasantness, or bring levity to the situation. And, as in every job, some topics are off-limits.

Doctors fear harming their patients, missing something important, making mistakes. They become overwhelmed by neediness and illness, and by reams and reams of paperwork necessary in today’s medical world. They can succumb to the kinds of maladies and addictions they see every day, they can be stubborn in their decisions, they momentarily forget things, and they surely experience burn-out.

And yes, doctors do have favorite patients. And they cry when those patients die.

With incredible insight, lyrical beauty, humor and consideration, author Danielle Ofri, MD gives readers the kind of comfort we need when faced with any sort of medical anything by revealing exquisite vulnerability in an esteemed profession. She successfully portrays the processes of diagnosis and treatment as more human than clinical, and that’s likewise soothing.

But not everybody will enjoy what’s here.

Medical personnel might be unhappy that Ofri exposes certain, darker bedside manners. Indeed, the section on medical slang is uncomfortable to read – and yet, because that blunt truth follows with the spirit of this book, it belongs.

Overall, I couldn’t let go of this graceful, elegant, honest book and I think you’ll love it, too. If you’re a doctor or if you’re anyone’s patient, “What Doctors Feel” is a book to read – stat.

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer As you all know, softball has played an important role in my husband’s life. He has not only played for St. Mary’s County well over half of his life, starting with St. Mary’s Landing, Seabreeze, The Moose Lodge, and Cryer’s Back Road Inn, but also for Charles County teams, like the old Bunker Hill group, and PG County teams where we both grew up. To me it sounds like that he lived and breathed softball and being a PG County and Federal Firefighter for his entire life. Maybe that’s true. His family: Siblings, children, and now grandchildren and swimming pool work have also been constants in his life. This year he has switched completely to Over-40 softball after all the years of playing and coaching.

I have learned a lot about softball over these last 12 years of being married to my husband, Robert: First; don’t sit anywhere near the ball field where the fence is not at least 6 feet high (I think I still have the dent on my head from the 60 mile an hour fast ball),Second; don’t keep score and give any helpful hints on where you think players would play better if your husband is the coach, and third; realize that you will meet some of the greatest people in St. Mary’s County. I love those nights smelling the freshly mown grass and the rich dirt that has been carefully prepared by coaches, players, and bar & field owners like Capt. Sam’s field, Mr. Anderson, and Jim Cryer among many others. I see them out on their tractors during the week in the heat making sure all is perfect on their field; their pride shows.

Over the years, I’ve seen some games that are deadly serious and some games that are just like being on a comedy sitcom. And then there are the softball games that are outrageous. You can guess where this is leading. This Saturday, July 20th beginning at Noon at Cryer’s Back Road Inn in Compton, The Women’s Softball League will have their Women’s All-Star game featuring the Jennie-Ration 2 Clements Cuties. A quote from Dana Stauffer’s facebook page for the event says it all: “Anything can happen, and most likely will!” I spoke to Gary Norris, whose Father Bubby, and Frankie Guy were founding members of the Clement’s Cuties. Gary told me that the Cuties were created as a benefit group in the late ‘70’s and played for many years.

The Clement’s Cuties will begin at 5 p.m. and as Gary says, “Dressed in drag with stage names.” Most of the team members are from Over-40 teams and they have 17 on the roster, with several of the former members acting as Honorary Captains. I was told that the Clement’s Cuties are a bunch of guys who love to clown around. Some, but nowhere near all, of the crazy things you might see on Saturday are outfielders catching with crab nets, and pitchers pitching with grapefruits. Kids would love this too. The Women’s Softball league will have raffles and other items for sale, and refreshments. If you want to get a feel of this wonderful county, and some of the characters in it, then come on out for as much of Saturday’s event as you can. Softball is special in St. Mary’s County – it’s not something I thought I would ever be a part of, but now I can’t imagine living without it.

To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send your comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find me on facebook: Shelby Oppermann

After the Adrenal Rush

By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Do you experience problems with sleep?

Depression? Fatigue? Weight gain? Sex drive?

Do you lead an active or stressful lifestyle, or are you an athlete?

It’s believed that over 80% of Americans suffer from one of the most undiagnosed conditions in the United States.

At one point in your life, it is likely you have experienced adrenal fatigue. Although it is most common in adults, young athletes can experience adrenal stress without realizing it. Once you add in years of athletes pushing their bodies to its physical limits, the path to developing this condition seriously increases. Unfortunately, many do not discover the problem until a noticeable dysfunction manifests years later.

So what are the how’s, why’s, do’s and don’ts of adrenal fatigue?

The body has a built in mechanism for managing stress, the adrenal glands. Any mental, emotional, or physical stress that is placed upon the body is handled by your adrenals. Even through “healthy” exercise, there is still stress placed on your body. Individuals that lead busy lifestyles, active lifestyles, or have stressful jobs or family situations at any point in their lives, could have overworked or burned out their adrenals. Since the body was designed to handle only occasional stress, good or bad, continual stressful situations over burden the nervous system. Athletes training everyday place their body in continual stress.

From an active lifestyle or athletic standpoint, incorporating a practice of supporting the adrenal glands can not only be helpful to the body, but often necessary to avoid adrenal fatigue later. Adequate quality calorie intake along with the option of vitamin, mineral, or herbal supplementation, can help the body cope with stress. Omega 3, vitamin C, B complex, and adaptogen herbs like ashwgandha, schizandra, rhodiola, rhodendron, maca root, and wolfberry are key essentials in the management of adrenal stress. It’s never too early to support your adrenals. Practice resting and

recharging the adrenals.

There are certain circumstances that hinder proper adrenal function, and the most important one is cortisol levels within the body. Normal cortisol levels follow the circadian rhythm of the body, so they rise and fall accordingly. Cortisol levels are typically higher in the morning and lower at night. From a dietary standpoint, sugar, alternative sugars, caffeine, and simple carbohydrates all raise cortisol levels outside the body’s normal parameters.

There are some different forms of body language that correspond with different stages of adrenal fatigue. In the initial stage, cortisol levels usually do not drop low enough to be noticeable. As the stress continues, the next stage starts to produce language in the form of weight gain (unlikely for an athlete), sleep issues, depression, or loss of sex drive or semen volume. Continuing stress without the proper diet and/or rest and chronic fatigue sets in; even after rest or sleep you may still not feel energized.

If you are concerned about adrenal fatigue there is a simple test, “functional adrenal stress profile”, that can be performed by taking four salvia or urine samples over the course of a day to be analyzed.

This will determine your cortisol levels and the level of your adrenal stress. ©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission. DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that everything within it is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment.

You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy. You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk. I encourage you to make your own health decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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