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“It’s a cheap shot, that’s the big government approach. I’m adamantly opposed to making property owners hookup just because MetCom comes through.” - County Commissioner on proposed regulations that would require septic system and well owners to hook up to public water and sewer in the main development district

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Audit: Comptroller’s Office Didn’t Validate Some Tax Returns By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A state audit released late last month showed that the state comptroller’s office didn’t have adequate safegaurds when it came to certain taxpayer account adjustments, refund checks and cash receipts. The audit also disclosed the office’s problems with validating tax credits claimed by some payers to have gone to other states. The auditors said in their Aug. 23 report that they had identified several instances when tax payers claimed they had credits for out-of-state taxes they paid but those claims were not verified as they should have been according to comptroller’s office procedure. For 2010 the amount of out-of-state tax credits claimed amounted to $237.8 million, the audit stated. The audit focused on the Revenue Administration Division, which was shown to have tried to come up with a process to ensure social security claims for dependents were valid but failed. The validation was important, and necessary, the audit stated because claiming dependents on social security often reduced taxable income and the amount of taxes that

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had to be paid to the state. “Due to a programming error, an automated report of individual income tax returns submitted without required tax withholding documentation did not capture all such returns for follow-up purposes.” One of the findings in the audit showed that senstive tax information of certain individuals was stored on a publicly accessible Internet server unnecessarily, highlighing the need for better information control. The comptroller’s office agreed with many of the assertions made in the audit, according to a written statement, citing technological improvements as evidence of pending improvements or continued efforts to solve longstanding problems as a good faith effort. With the revelation that senstive tax data was available to the public without good cause in some circumstances, the comptroller’s office said it had eliminated the problem. “Protection of taxpayer information is a top priority for the Comptroller of Maryland,” the response to the audit read. “The referenced data have been permanently removed from all servers and are not subject to replication.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

How Will Your Farm/Small Business Be Affected by the Affordable Care Act? SMADC is hosting a panel on the “Affordable Care Act for Maryland Farmers and Other Small Businesses”.

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is hosting a second informational meeting with health insurance experts to discuss the impacts and opportunities for farmers/small businesses and their families from the upcoming implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For most Marylanders and small businesses, the new state health coverage programs are expected to begin on schedule in October 2013 and January 2014. The meeting will be held on Monday, October 7th, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the SMECO Auditorium (15035 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD, 20637).

Guest speakers include: • Jay Duke, President/Owner of Waring-Ahearn Insurance, Vice-chair of the Independent Insurance Agents Association and Member of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Navigator Advisory Committee and Producer Advisory Council • Michael Shaw, Executive Director of Calvert Healthcare Solutions, the regional Connector of the Maryland Health Connection Please RSVP using the online registration form, found at crophop.wufoo. com/forms/registration-for-the-affordable-care-act-panel, or call 301-2741922 ex.1

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County Planners Want Policy for Sewer Hookups

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A preliminary report from a task force of county planners, water and sewer officials and one resident member calls for all buildings in the Lexington Park Development District to be served by the Metropolitan Commission, which means that anyone, resident or business on a septic system would have to abandon it and hook up to public water and sewer at significant expense. The plan also calls for much the same effort in town and village centers like Charlotte Hall, Mechanicsville and Hollywood. The recommendations were floated to the Board of County Commissioners last week, some of whom have openly opposed the idea of enforcing mandatory hook ups to public water and sewer when a line goes by a home that is served by a septic system. Senior officials with the Department of Land Use and Growth Management have said that the recommendations of the task force are not yet finalized but the presentation given to county commissioners was clear at least in its intent. The new recommendations also would not accommodate septic systems in need of repair. “For properties abutting or within 200 feet of public

sewer or water, permits for repair or replacement for septic systems or wells will not be issued,” the recommendations read. “Private wells or septic systems on properties that abut a MetCom line will have to connect if the well or septic system needs repair or fails.” Commissioner Daniel Morris (R-Mechanicsville) said this week that he would not support any such recommendations because they went against the rights of property owners and forced great expense on them as well. “It’s a cheap shot, that’s the big government approach,” Morris said. “I’m adamantly opposed to making property owners hookup just because MetCom comes through. “They’re violating your property rights.” Commissioner Todd Morgan (R-Great Mills) said the mandatory hookups would be necessary to ensure there was a way to meet unpopular mandates like reducing nitrogen and phosphorous from septic systems, as well as being able to fund infrastructure improvements to replace failing lines. But he realized that the move would be as unpalatable as it was unpopular. “It will impede growth and progress if you don’t do it,” Morgan said. “But I don’t like it any better than anyone else.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Commissioners’ Public Forum Returning to Charlotte Hall Northern Senior Center to Hold Forum for Second Time in 2013

The Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County will again host a public forum in the north county. September’s forum will take place on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The center is located at 29655 Charlotte Hall Road in Charlotte Hall. Citizens are invited to attend the forum and address the members of the Board of County Commissioners. This marks the second time this year commissioners have held their monthly public forum at the center. The last one held there was back on February 5. The Public Forum will be videotaped for subsequent broadcast on St. Mary’s County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95). The forum can also be available for online viewing on the county’s website at www.stmarysmd.com. Simply click on Videos. Anyone wishing to speak at the Public Forum will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to address Commissioners. Those wishing to provide more detailed comments may do so via email or regular mail. The Board of County Commissioners can be reached by e-mail at bocc@stmarysmd.com or by mail at Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

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Celebrate Leonardtown:

The Newest Arts and Entertainment District in Maryland There is Art for Everyone on the Square in Leonardtown on Friday, September 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Arts and Entertainment District Committee, Commissioners of Leonardtown, Leonardtown Business Association, and local arts community are providing an evening of music, theater, visual arts, and interactive displays to welcome everyone to Leonardtown, the newest Arts and Entertainment District in Maryland! Join Assistant Secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Hannah Byron, Chairperson of the Maryland State Arts Council Barbara Bershon, Leonardtown Mayor Dan Burris, and the Leonardtown Town Council in the celebration of the new designation, including the unveiling of the new Arts and Entertainment District logo. Then let the sweet soulful sounds of Jennifer Cooper and Groovespan lead you through the Square as you watch members of the North End Gallery and other local artists displaying, selling and creating new pieces En plein air ("in the open air”) around the Town. Take an old-fashioned Horse-and-Carriage ride to discover artistic gems like Opal Fine Arts, Bella Music School, Chez Nous, and Olde Towne Stitchery. Continue your exploration of art and the local business community by following the Art Walk around Town. The week before the September 6 event, local artists will have works on display in 21 different businesses around Town, and you get to vote for your favorite

piece! Get your ballot from the August 29 issue of The County Times or pick one up one at any participating Art Walk location. You may hand in your completed ballot at the Leonardtown Arts Center anytime during the week, but the first 100 people to turn in their ballot during the First Friday event will receive a Leonardtown Swag Bag full of handy items and coupons from local businesses. Bring the kids for hands-on activities and crafts at Yellow Door Art Studios, and visit with the cast of College of Southern Maryland’s production of Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of Murder Mystery. Just outside the Leonardtown Arts Center, viewers can become artists themselves by combining pre-made crocheted pieces into a colorful, ever-changing community sculpture akin to The Smithsonian Coral Reef. Friendly Arts Ambassadors will be staged around the Town to help you find all these activities and more at Crazy for Ewe, Fuzzy Farmers Market, and the Friends of the Leonardtown Theater display – they will even point you in the direction of the cupcake table! So please join us for September First Fridays’ Celebration of the Arts and Entertainment Designation, Friday, September 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.

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First Friday Celebrates Leonardtown’s arts and entertainment Designation Friday, September 6th, 2013 Make Leonardtown “Your Place” every First Friday!

“DOwntOwn” * ArtWalk Participant Bella Music School * Learn about fall music classes and meet the school’s musicians . BellaRus Boutique * Find your new fall fashions on First Friday.

Big Larry’s Comic Book Café * Half priced 100% all beef Nathan’s Hot Dogs. Café des Artistes * Live piano music from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. First Friday Menu: Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Elephant Garlic and Baby Carrots on Black Truffle Grits, served with Brussel Sprouts. Fenwick Street Used Books and Music * Book signing with local author Reuben Collins, II. His book Evolutionary Actuality is a theory based on the concept of change and its inevitability. Friends of The Leonardtown Theatre Stop by their table on the sidewalk and learn about their upcoming Filmraiser Series. Fuzzy Farmers Market * Meet the Fuzzy Farmers and experience unique demos that make this Market so fantastic! Good Earth Natural Foods* Meet and greet with Ellynne Brice David -author, and Joyce Judd -- illustrator of Ellynne’s Top Tomato Cookbook. Chef Whitney samples one of Ellynne’s signature recipes. Kevin’s Corner Kafe * All-you-can-eat snow crab legs for $34.99 per person. Prime Rib and Lobster specials.

Leonardtown Arts Center* Meet the new artists in studio, and enjoy live music with Billy Breslin, guitar and vocals. Drop off your ArtWalk Ballot here on First Friday and receive a Town Goody Bag while supplies last! North End Gallery* First Friday reception and September All-Member show Wind and Water, featuring topics of regional, natural or historical interest. Oga’s Asian Cuisine* Premium sake and sushi menu. Dinners feature popular and traditional Chinese and Japanese items. Opal Fine Art* Color proof posters by Pop Artist Peter Max, original work by local artists Wathen, Rowe and Rosenblatt, one-of-a-kind vintage needlepoint purses by Cristina Caguin Quality Street Kitchens* Bring in your knives for drop-off sharpening $3. Wine tasting of 4 new wines! $5/tasting fee. St. Mary’s Macaroni Kid Join us on the Lawn at the Leonardtown Arts Center for Macaroni Make and Takes and sidewalk chalk! Yellow Door Art Studio* Wearable art projects! Decorate a pair of shoes, Fancy Hats, and Recycled Pins. Lots of hands-on-fun for kids and adults!

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5:30 PM: announcement of Designation 5PM to 8PM: north end Gallery and Local artists' Demos and Displays 6PM to 8PM: Live Music with Jennifer Cooper and GrooveSpan

On the Lawn at the LeOnarDtOwn artS Center 5PM to 8PM: Community Participation Crochet Sculpture

thrOuGhOut LeOnarDtOwn, SePteMber 2 - SePteMber 6 artwalk -Vote for your favorite artwork! Visit 20 artwalk participants throughout Leonardtown. Drop off your ballot at the Leonardtown arts Center on First Friday to receive a town Goody bag! (while supplies last)

“uPtOwn” * ArtWalk Participant Guenther’s Bistro 10% off all dinner entrees, $3 Sangria and Mai Tai’s Craft Guild Shop Unique and detailed Shell Collectibles from guest artisan Joan Tornell. Port of Leonardtown Winery* Wine tastings from Noon to 9PM. Live music on the patio with Folk Salad Trio. Tasting plates from Chef Dan of Morris Point Catering, featured artist Christina Allen, and Barrel Infused Cigars.

First Friday is made possible by these additional Lba members: Cedar Lane Senior Living College of Southern Maryland Crazy for Ewe • Community Bank Heritage Printing and Graphics Olde Towne Café • Olde Towne Stitchery • Sharon’s Dragonfly Designs • The Front Portch The Hair Company

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Human Relations Commission to Hold its Annual Breakfast October 26 The St. Mary’s County Human Relations Commission (HRC) will hold its annual Breakfast on Saturday, October 26 at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center at 10 a.m. This year’s guest speaker will be Chris Harney, Men’s Head Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Established in 1963 the HRC seeks to promote understanding and harmony of relationships between the people of the county. It also uses its influence and persuasion to direct the community's efforts toward solving problems caused by racial and other tensions stemming from acts of discrimination within the county. The Commission continually sponsors and/or co- sponsors events and programs to heighten cultural awareness in the community. The HRC was instrumental in the establishment of the St. Mary’s County Community Mediation Program. In the past, the Commission has held workshops, conducted meetings with county

officials and met with other organizations within the county to discuss items of mutual concern. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Service.” The Human Relations Commission is requesting non-profits/agencies that enhance diversity, serve the community, and/ or promote the enhancement of the quality of life in St. Mary’s County to select a volunteer within their organization to be recognized at the breakfast for their dedication to making St. Mary’s a better place to live. The deadline for submission is October 4. Submissions can be mailed to the St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services, Division of Human Services, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Md. 20650, via fax to 301-475-8485 or e-mailed to Kelsey. Bush@stmarysmd.com. If you have any questions please contact Kelsey Bush, Commission Liaison, St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human Services at 301475- 4200, ext. 1849.

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Guiding Good Choices: Families That Care Workshops to be Offered Parents and Caregivers Invited for Free Training Parenting Tweens and Teens is tough and important...but you don't have to go it alone! Parents and caregivers in St. Mary’s County are invited to participate in a series of free interactive workshops which will explore the challenges and skills needed to guide adolescents through the critical “drug-free” years. Guiding Good Choices is a nationally recognized program which encourages participants to work together, with a certified facilitator, to identify opportunities to reduce family conflict, build family bonds, establish clear and consistent guidelines and teach children skills to resist peer influence. The program is ideal for parents and caregivers of children ages 9 to 14, but also fun and relevant for parents from any family. Parents and caregivers are asked not to bring children with them.

Guiding Good Choices will be offered on five consecutive Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. between October 10 and November 7. The workshops will be held in Room 14 inside the Potomac Building, on the Governmental Center Campus in Leonardtown. The address is 23115 Leonard Hall Drive. Training and materials are free but registration is required. All program materials are provided through a grant from the State of Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. Light dinner and refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register, please contact the Department of Aging & Human Services, Division of Human Services at 301-475-4200, ext. 1681 or by e-mail at Matt.Reisdorph@ stmarysmd.com.

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Two pedestrians hit in a week By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian strike that happened this week while a second strike occurred within days. The latest collision took place on Route 235 and Pegg Road at about noon Wednesday according to reports from on-line sources and involved a bicyclist trying to cross the road before they were struck by an oncoming vehicle. Just days earlier on Sept. 1 police responded to the area of Mattapany Road and Route 235 and found 63-yearold Shirley Jordan of Great Mills had been struck by a motor vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies reported she was crossing Route 235 when she was hit. Police said the striking vehicle, a 1994 Chevrolet sport van, was driven by Cong Nguyen, 43, of Virginia. Jordan died as a result her injuries after being transported to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, police reported. Police do not believe alcohol or speed to be contributing factors in the striking.

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Suspect of Multiple Thefts Arrested On August 12, the Patrol Division investigated a burglary at Storage USA in California, Md. The burglary case was highlighted during one of the agencies weekly Compstat meetings which resulted in the development of additional leads. Based on the information/case review during CompStat, the case was assigned to the Lexington Park COPS unit for follow-up. On August 29, members of the Lexington Park COPS Unit located Shawn Hillary Justice, 25 years old, of California, Md. who had been developed as a suspect. A search of his residence re-

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sulted in the recovery of evidence linking Justice to the August 12 burglary at Storage USA, police said. The search also resulted in the recovery of property/evidence from a theft in the Wildewood area. Justice was arrested and charged with Motor Vehicle Theft, Theft Under $10,000 and Malicious Destruction of Property. Additional charges are anticipated regarding the previously mentioned theft from the Wildewood area, police said.

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raid on Proctor’s residence occurred in February and targeted a family member but officers found Proctor to be in possession of marijuana and the school system property. The items included two cassette transcribing machines, she said as a wireless sound system and other items. Some of the items still bore the label of being school system property, Giddens said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Business Profile

Mission Bbq Honors American Heroes On 9-11

Mission BBQ is now offering their 9-11 NEVER FORGET American Hero Cups in remembrance of all the victims and brave men and women who sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001. For the next month, $2.00 from each $3.99 cup sold will be donated to local police, fire and EMS organizations in the restaurant’s Glen Burnie, Nottingham-Perry Hall and California, Md. communities. On Wednesday, September 11, Mission BBQ will also honor all law enforcement, firefighters and EMS with free turkey, pork and brisket sandwiches all day at each of its restaurants. Additionally, a local first responder will perform a live rendition of the National Anthem at Noon at all locations: • Glen Burnie: Harundale Shopping Center – 7748 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 • Nottingham-Perry Hall: Festival at Perry Hall – 4132 E. Joppa Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236 • California: San Souci Plaza – 22599 MacArthur Blvd., California, MD 20619 “We will never forget that tragic day in history that changed the world forever,” says MISSON BBQ co-owners Bill Kraus and Steve Newton. “This is our opportunity to remember, give back and honor those brave men and women who run into dangerous situations, while others are running out.” Keeping with its mission to “Proudly Serve Those Who Serve,” MISSION BBQ will open its next location in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore City in October 2013, followed by its first PA location in York by the end of year. For more information about MISSION BBQ, please visit mission-bbq.com/. Follow Mission BBQ’s latest news at twitter.com/MissionBBQ and www.facebook.com/ missionbbqtheamericanway.

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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer From the gym to the comfort of home, Krystal Rocarek offers fitness plans for everyone. Rocarek is an independent contractor based in Southern Maryland with a passion for fitness. Rocarek works with people in their homes or in a gym, looking at their exercise history and their goals to create a personal plan, unique to each person, to help them achieve what it is they want. Rocarek became a certified personal trainer earlier this year and has sense created her own small business, K-Rock Fitness, to make her better known in the area. She made it a point to understand that there is a mental, as well as physical, aspect to fitness and incorporates that understanding into her workout plans. While her interests lie primarily in helping those with physical disabilities, Rocarek has a very diverse group of clients and can take on those in virtually any situation. “My passion is helping people,” she said. She works with all ages, from children to athletes who need help with conditioning to those interested in weight loss or liking for health benefits.

Rocarek has the goal of helping her clients develop skills to “empower them to have and live a healthier lifestyle”. “It’s not even work to me,” she said, adding that exercise is a stress reliever. She likes working with her clients for a minimum of 12 weeks at a time, meeting between two and three times per week depending on their schedule. She starts with a warm up, leading into a specialized routine, catered to each individual client and ending with a cool down. The entire process takes about half an hour. She also offers “buddy rates” for circumstances in which clients wish to work out with a friend or spouse. Rocarek, in those situations, will also develop special exercises where the duo works together and can help each other along. Rocarek, in a 12-week period, can take up to about 30 clients. She adapts to the comfort of her clients, meeting at the gym in Lusby or Prince Frederick and is even willing to come to the home of her clients if that makes them more comfortable. For more information or to book K-Rock Fitness, email krickfitness@gmail.com or call 772-678-2324. Kimberlyalston@countytimes.net

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Business News Pat Isles and Rich Fuller pour their award winning wines for the crowd on hand.

Port of Leonardtown Winery Picks Up Prestigeous Governor’s Cup Wine Awards Winemaker Pat Isles and Cooperative Member Rich Fuller represented the Port of Leonardtown Winery at a reception to honor the 2013 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition award winners on Tuesday, September 3rd. First Lady Katie O’Malley was on hand to present the awards to the 10 Maryland wineries chosen to receive the Best In Class Awards. Port of Leonardtown Winery picked up two of the coveted trophies, one for Autumn Frost 2010 as Best Dessert wine and one for McIntosh Run 2011 for Best Fruit wine. The Governor’s Cup went to Black Ankle Vineyards. Port of Leonardtown Winery is located along Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown at 23190 Newtowne Neck Road.

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Pat Isles and Rich Fuller accept the awards from First Lady Katie O’Malley as Kevin Atticks, Executive Director of the Maryland Wineries Association and Hannah Byron, Asst. Secretary of Tourism, Film and the Arts of the Maryland Dept. of Business and Economic Development look on.

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Contract Approved for Duke Elementary

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Last week the St. Mary’s County Board of Education approved a $27 million contract to build the new Capt. Walter Francis Duke Elementary School to be located in Leonardtown. The contract went to J.A. Scheibel, Incorporated after a contract bid process that started in July and closed last month when five firms submitted their bids. J.A. Scheibel was the lowest bidder. Scheibel construction has renovated numerous schools including both Leonardtown and Lexington Park elementary schools as well as Great Mills High School. The budget breakdown for the contract allows for $23.9 million for the construction, with $793,000 for contingency costs. Also included are $1.5 million in design and administration and

$660,000 for equipment costs. The county is providing the majority of the funding at $14.4 million with the state paying the remaining $12.8 million. Earlier this year the board of education voted to name the new elementary school in Leonardtown after a decorated World War II combat pilot who flew against the Imperial Japanese in the China-India-Burma theater of operations. Duke, a native of Leonardtown, flew a P-38 Lightning fighter plane on several missions, during which he scored at least 10 air-to-air victories, possibly more, before he was shot down during combat in June of 1944. Last year Duke’s next of kin, who still live in Leonardtown were informed that his plane and remains were found in the jungles of Burma. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Schools Have New Visitor Policy By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Last week the county Board of Education adopted a revised policy on visitors to schools several months after a task group’s recommendations caused an uproar over proposed regulations that would have prohibited visitors hugging students and bringing in homebaked goods for student celebrations. The new policy also demands mandatory training for visitors and volunteers at the beginning of each school year. The rules the board adopted last week have been softened somewhat. For instance, homemade baked goods are still allowed but somewhat discouraged. “Schools are encouraged to limit celebrations that involve food during the school day,” the new regulations read. “Although we are not banning homemade treats we are encouraging that food celebrations should include store bought baked goods with ingredient lists to protect students with allergies and other health issues.” The new rules also call for adherence to numerous best-practices of the school system when visitors arrive, including child abuse and sexual harrasment avoidance measures. They must also follow strict signin procedures and receive permission

from the principal if they wish to visit a classroom; parent-teacher conferences must also be made in advance, the rules state. If a visiting parent brings one of their children who is not enrolled at that particular school the child must remain with them while they are in the cafeteria. School board member Cathy Allen said the new policy was geared towards protecting students and staff, whereas the last previous policy was much less stringent. “The previous policy said come one, come all and stay as long as you like,” Allen said. “Now we’ve narrowed that… in order to keep students and staff safe we ask people to sign in.” The revised policy received the unanimous approval of the schools board during the vote at the Aug. 28 meeting. School board member Marilyn Crosby said the discussion amongst board members that day did not touch on either baked goods or contact such as hugging between visitors and students. “It looked good to me, this one,” Crosby said of the revised policy. “The last one seemed a little big stringent to me. “I do like the less stringent policy.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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St. Mary’s County Public Schools, in collaboration with Calvert County Public Schools, St. Mary’s Ryken High School, the College of Southern Maryland, and the St. Mary’s County Memorial Libraries are pleased to host the twenty-second annual Southern Maryland College Fair. The fair will take place on Tuesday, September 17 at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department with two sessions. The first session begins at 10 a.m. and runs through 1 p.m. The second session begins at 5 p.m. and is open until 7:30 p.m. Approximately 130 colleges and universities throughout Maryland and the east coast, from Maine to Florida, as well as the United States military academies will be represented with exhibits and admission officers. College and university officials will be available to answer any and all questions from students and parents/guardians concerning their schools. Financial aid workshops will be presented on site throughout the evening. All collegebound students in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, as well as those who might just be considering college, are encouraged to attend this event and to bring their

parents/guardians. Students and their parents/guardians will have a unique opportunity to talk personally with the visiting college officials to learn what each institution offers, requirements for admission, cost, special programs, and location. Admission is free and information is available from all high school counselors.

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Education BACK-TO-SCHOOL SCAVENGER HUNT How to Avoid Love Fraud ANNOUNCING OUR WINNERS!

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer

“I married a con-artist,” said author Donna Andersen. After being mentally abused for years, taken advantage of economically and emotionally, Andersen made it her personal mission to make sure that others don’t have to go through the same things that she did. “Approximately 12 percent of people in America have a personality disorder that makes them unsuitable for romantic relationships,” Andersen said. There are warning signs for “love fraud,” according to Andersen that can help people avoid becoming used. “Love frauds” according to Andersen, are people in the world who pursue romantic relationships for the purpose of exploitation. These people, she said, are sociopaths. They pretend to love and shower their partner with attention but in the end, they use their partners for their own gain. “Sociopaths are social predators,” Andersen said. The disorder, she said, is highly genetic and most of them exhibit their behaviors by high school. “People who get involved with a sociopath between the age of 14 and 29

are far worse off than those who do later on in life” she said. More often it is “their lives that are threatened and they lose more money.” In her book, “Red Flags of Love Fraud” Andersen discusses 10 signs that someone could be dating a sociopath. “Most sociopaths pull the same crap,” Andersen said, “that makes them easier to spot.” According to Andersen, generally sociopaths have a certain charisma and charm that make them appear more interesting to the person they are pursuing. “They study their subject,” Anderson said. “They learn them so they appear to be everything the victim ever wanted in a person.” Most people see the signs of a sociopath, but don’t know what they mean until it’s too late, Andersen said. “Seven percent see warning signs or have gut feelings,” she said. “All sociopaths lie and ‘forget’ to tell their partner important things,” she said, adding that “’nothing’ is ever their fault.” There are both male and female sociopaths. If they know that they are sociopaths, Andersen said, they are not bothered by the fact that they have the disorder. Andersen is giving a series of lectures in southern Maryland during the month of September on love frauds, giving people the red flags before it’s too late. “It’s a story that needs to be told,” Andersen said. Her goals in these lectures are to get people to un-learn what they think they know about sociopaths –they aren’t serial killers, she said, and to teach what sociopaths are - more likely to engage in domestic violence. Andersen is being aid-

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ed by Marguerite Morris, founder of Leah’s House and For Kathy’s Sake, two organizations that help victims of both physical and mental abuse. “Awareness,” Morris said, “can help avoid these situations.” She hopes that, through these talks, Andersen is able to affect someone’s life by empowering and educating them. Andersen will be speaking at the St. Mary’s College of Maryland, in St. Mary’s City at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. She will be at the George Forrest Tech Center, in Leonardtown at 6 p.m. on Sept 13, and at the Patuxent Presbyterian Church in California, at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14. Ticket donations are $5 on Thursday and Friday. These sessions are geared towards high school and college students. Donations are $20 on Saturday, with a brunch provided and an added presentation by a panel of experts in the domestic violence response arena. All proceeds benefit the shelters and victims of abuse. For more information, call 301-994-9580 or email leahshousefriend@msn. com kimberlyalston@countytimes.net

August Work Hard and Be Nice Award Recipients Announced St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ (SMCPS) Work Hard and Be Nice Award recognizes distinct and extraordinary accomplishments of school system employees in connection with official employment. Dedicated employees contribute to the success of the school system and our students. Award recipients enhance both the success and the reputation of the school system through their extraordinary actions.

Each month, staff members are recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty. Dr. Michael J. Martirano, superintendent of schools, is proud to announce the award recipients for the month of August 2013: Sabrina Byram Jim Corns Theo Cramer Cheri Godfrey Pat Haile Carrie Lawrence (2)

Carol Lowmiller Kathy Mancini Jennifer Martin Eric Millham James Rhine Cheryl Sidney Mary Anne Williams For more information about the SMCPS Work Hard and Be Nice Award program, or to nominate a school system employee, visit http://www.smcps.org/ super/work-hard-and-benice-awards.

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St. Mary’s College Names Gary Sherman Vice President of Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions St. Mary’s College of Maryland is pleased to announce Gary Sherman as vice president for enrollment management and dean of admissions. Sherman will join the St. Mary’s College administration on Oct. 7. Sherman brings nearly 30 years of professional experience in the admissions and enrollment management field to St. Mary's College. He most recently served as vice president of enrollment management at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Conn. Sherman served in similar roles at North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, N.C., Averett University in Danville, Va., and Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University and a master’s degree from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. “Gary’s vast experience in admissions and enrollment management will serve St. Mary’s College well,” said President Ian Newbould. “His strong background in recruiting and retention strategies, financial aid modeling and administration, and marketing will allow him to leverage a deep understanding of the college’s strategic goals. We look forward to the added value Gary will bring to St. Mary’s.”

“St. Mary’s College is an extraordinary institution, devoted to academic excellence,” said Sherman. “I am enthusiastic about what the college has to offer, and I look forward to joining and working with the college community in building on the long tradition of success." Joel Wincowski, who currently serves as the college’s interim vice president for enrollment management and dean of admissions, will continue to serve through a transitional phase in the coming months. St. Mary’s College is one of only two public honors colleges in the nation. Dedicated to providing an affordable liberal arts education for a diverse student body, the college has the highest graduation rate of any public college or university in the state. Within five years of graduation, 70 percent of its alumni pursue a graduate and/or professional degree. The Chronicle of Higher Education named St. Mary’s a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for 2011-2012. U.S. News & World Report 2013 ranked St. Mary’s in the top five public liberal arts colleges in the nation.

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Editor Educators Agree: Students Are Heading Back To School Hungry

Washington, DC - An overwhelming three in four teachers and principals report regularly seeing hungry kids in their schools, says a new report released by Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. These same teachers and principals are spending more out of their own pocket to help hungry kids. On average, teachers who buy food for hungry students spend $37 a month— that’s about $300 per school year or about five tanks of gas. Principals report spending about $60 a month, which over a school year could add up to be the cost of several car payments. “Hunger In Our Schools: Teachers Report 2013,” surveyed more than 1,200 K-8 teachers and principals nationwide. As Americans gear up for back to school, the report highlights the on-the-ground view of hunger as told by public school teachers and principals. Some sobering views of hunger in the study are balanced by educators’ optimism around a new program – ‘in the classroom breakfast’ – that’s increasing academic achievement and reducing childhood hunger at the same time. Half of teachers surveyed say hungry children in their classroom is a serious issue— the highest level measured in the four years of conducting this research. A teacher from Maryland remarked, “I have several children each week that complain about hunger. Hun-

gry students often complain of stomachaches, have difficulty concentrating and can’t focus on completing work.” Educators surveyed saw bright spots too. Nine in ten see breakfast as key to turning the tides on hunger and achievement. Many identified creative approaches to serving school breakfast as a critical part of any effort to help children. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, both of which offer free and reducedprice meals to low-income students. However, of the number of low-income students who eat a free or reduced-price school lunch (21 million), only about half currently also eat a school breakfast (less than 11 million). “Closing this gap is critical to ensuring success for our students,” said Bill Shore, Founder and CEO of Share Our Strength. “Pioneering community leaders around the country have dared to reimagine our current, ineffective model that breakfast must be served before school, in a cafeteria that isolates kids in need from those who are not. Instead these leaders have implemented an after the bell, breakfast in the classroom model that’s effectively connecting kids to healthy meals, improving academic achievement, and stress-

Concerning The History of Summerseat Farm This is to comment on the article concerning the history of Summerseat farm, because the article paints certain inadequacies. As like having a family member who fought for the rebel Confederacy is not a thing to brag about, because not only does that make him a traitor to his own Country the USA, but it means that he went fighting for the most ugliest of causes which was to keep the African American people in the bondage of slavery while the white owned Summerseat Plantation raked in their unethical profits. Then the article goes on to say that all the area Plantations were southern sympathizers, and again that is not a decent thing to brag about as they truly need to be rightly ashamed of that. When it declares that those Plantations were southern sympathizers and they say that southern Maryland resented the Union "occupation" (as they call it) then they do not count the opinions of the

many African Americans people who were there at those times, and it is highly doubtful that the black population were "southern sympathizers", but of course at those times they did not care about the opinion of the slaves, but now today in this 21st Century then those whites who now "occupy" that same Summerseat farm today have no business and no right to exclude the opinions or the reality of the African Americans from the rightful history being recorded and reported today and now about that property. The untold history of that Summerseat farm is their excluded report about horrible cruelties and inhumanities and hatefilled sin committed against innocent and defenseless people just because they were born black. JP Cusick Sr. Hollywood, Md.

ing social inclusion. It’s a model that deserves to be reimagined nationally.” Teachers and principals in the new survey who have breakfast in the classroom experience say they’ve seen improvement in alertness (76%), better attendance (57%), fewer disciplinary problems (54%), fewer visits to the school nurse (55%) and fewer tardy students (49%). More than half of teachers report seeing behavior and health improvements in students since implementing the program. “Importantly, these are benefits that improve the entire classroom and school dynamic,” said Shore. “Breakfast in the classroom lifts many boats.” The No Kid Hungry campaign works to increase participation in the School Break-

fast Program by providing grants and advice that helps schools make changes to the way breakfast is served, setting up state breakfast challenges, and supporting local breakfast legislation. This work is generously supported by Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund, the charitable arm of Kellogg Company, and Weight Watchers®. Since 2011, states with No Kid Hungry campaigns saw an increase of 28 million school breakfasts served. This fall, the No Kid Hungry campaign is building a map that paints an unprecedented view of how school breakfast programs work across the country. Help us identify how schools are serving school breakfast so we can better target our work by going to NoKidHungry.org/BackToSchool and map your school.

Record Breaking Number Of Visitors at Libraries Thank you to our county residents for ROCKING their libraries this summer. We had a record breaking number of visitors and items checked out! In July, we had 76,145 visitors (+28%) who checked out 143,719 items (+11%). Each branch had an average of 1,000 visitors per day….with some days reaching 1,400 at Lexington Park; 1,300 at Leonardtown; and 1,200 at Charlotte Hall. A special thanks to the parents and caregivers who brought their children to the library over the summer. The summer programs were attended by more than 15,500 children and adults and more than 3,900 children participated in the three reading programs. And we could not have handled this many children without our 140 dedicated teen volunteers who worked a total of 2,331hours. A few of the special events this summer included: · STEM programs were presented by growingSTEMS, in the NAWCAD Education Outreach Office, and Jefferson Patterson Park. · Our 2013 Lindsey Paul Rudolph intern, Rachel Adler, worked with the children to create a Butterfly Garden at the Lexington Park Library. This could not have happened without the generous donations and guidance from Kurt Reitz of the Elms Environmental Education Cen-

ter’s Native Plant Nursery. · We encouraged families to bring in food donations for the Southern Maryland Food Bank and a total of 685 pounds of food was donated! Due to the continuing need in our community, all of the library branches will continue to be collection sites. It truly does take an entire county to create a dynamic library. Thank you to our many supporters: Board of Library Trustees, Chick-Fil-A, Dunkin’ Donuts, Friends of the Library, Ledo’s Pizza in Lexington Park, SMECO, St. Mary’s County Arts Council, Target, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball team, Southern MD Regional Library, St. Clement’s Island Museum, the White Marsh and Leonardtown Elementary Schools for allowing us to use their facilities for the professional performances, and The County Times for the great coverage. Now, let’s look forward. Once again we live in a county where a library is open every day of the week…HOORAY! On September 8th the Lexington Park Library will reopen on Sundays, from 1 to 5 PM. Thank you to the Board of County Commissioners for funding this important service for our county residents!

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Navy DynCorp, News Machinists Conclude Contract Talks By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

After several weeks of disagreement over health and vacation benefits in their contracts members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers local union and their employer DynCorp have reached an agreement. One worker speaking on condition of anonymity said the main concern many of their colleagues had with the agreement was that medical costs would increase in greater proportion than would their pay. According to documents dated Aug. 29 offered to employees by DynCorp as the last, best and final offer employees were offered a 1.75 percent pay increase effective in August of 2014 but employees feared it would not be enough to cover the rise in medical expenses. According to the same documents the monthly premium for the standard family medical plan would be $1,934.90 in 2014 up from the $1,417.09 in costs for this year. The anonymous employee said there was a pre-strike vote by union members to leave work if the contract was not satisfactory but many decided on their own to go to work even if there had been a strike. “A lot of guys were going to go scab on this,” the employee said. “A lot of guys were just

going to cross the line.” The medical portion of the contract was what worried employees most, the source said. “If they weren’t going to raise my medical I wouldn’t have wanted anything else,” they said of the increase in wages in the new contract. “I appreciate the professionalism and dedication to the mission exhibited by our employees throughout these negotiations,” said Jim Myles, senior vice president of DynAviation, part of DynCorp International. “Working together, we were able to develop an agreement that balances the needs of our employees and their families, with the responsibility to deliver affordable solutions to our customers in an increasingly challenging budget environment.” Union machinists had protested outside Patuxent River Naval Air Station a little more than a week ago, claiming that their employer had stalled their negotiations by not sharing their projections for rising health costs and that DynCorp might try to change the plan under which employees have vacation and sick days allotted to them. DynCorp machinists and aerospace workers work on dozens of aircraft in the U.S. Navy including the F/A 18 Rhino multi-mission fighter, often known as the workhorse of the fleet. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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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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Creating Living Shorelines

Erosion along shorelines is a natural but relentless process. Many methods have been used to try to slow or stop the erosion process. These methods include dumping recycled materials and tires and installing bulkheads and riprap. Unfortunately, these “solutions” often cause problems by impairing the aesthetics of a shoreline and eliminating the valuable fringing wetlands and sand beaches needed to improve water quality and sustain wildlife. Shorelines are a critical part of the environment for many species of fish, turtles, shorebirds, and aquatic life. St. Mary’s County requires homeowners to look first at “living shorelines” to control erosion (see photo above). This technique employs materials such as native plants, stone, and sand to preserve the shoreline naturally. Unlike

methods such as riprap or bulkhead, living shorelines are designed to maintain or minimize the disruption of normal coastal processes, such as movement of sediment along shorelines, and to restore or protect wetlands. Living shorelines offer increased habitat for shorebirds, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms. Living shorelines can also increase property value. People are attracted to natural settings with aesthetic beauty and plenty of wildlife. The deep roots of marsh grasses, shrubs, and trees help to stabilize the shoreline and reduce erosion. Living shorelines help filter nitrogen and phosphorous from upland landscapes to prevent pollutants from flowing into streams and rivers. Where to get help with… LIVING SHORELINES • St. Mary’s County Dept. of Land Use & Growth Management, 301-475-4200 ext. 15 • St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District, 301-475-8402 or stmarysscd.com • Living Shorelines, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, http://www. cbf.org/Document.Doc?id=60

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Lollar’s Bus Tour for Governor Starts Here By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Charles Lollar, the Charles County businessman and Republican who gave then House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer one of the toughest congressional campaigns in recent memory back in 2010, says he is now seeking the governor’s seat of Maryland. Lollar started his state-wide bus tour in Charlotte Hall Tuesday at the McKay’s shopping center — he was keen to remind a small gathering of supporters that he was able to turn the tables on Hoyer three years ago by taking away the incumbent congressman’s own home county. Hoyer still went on to victory, though, in part by taking the solidly Democratic Prince George’s County. Lollar said he would continue to make inroads whereever he could in Prince George’s and other reliably Democratic areas in the 5th District, places he said Republicans often refused to go more than once. Still it was his victories back in 2010 that encouraged him to take up the political fight once again, he said. “Without St. Mary’s County… we would not be running,” Lollar said. “What happened in St. Mary’s County blew me away.” Lollar railed against the current administration, saying that Gov. Martin O’Malley had presided over an exodus of jobs and industry from Maryland’s borders while simultaneously pushing for heavier taxation. “Only in Maryland can they tell you that they’ve recov-

ered 99 percent of jobs they had before the recession... but the state’s gone from 3.4 percent unemployment to 7.5 percent,” Lollar said. “Something doesn’t add up. Those days are over, they have to be. “Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown should be ashamed of running.” If elected, Lollar said he would promulgate a tax payers bill of rights which would include a mandatory referendum on any tax increases that went over cost of living. Lollar also threw his support behind school choice in Maryland while criticizing the administration’s attempt, as he put it, to change the definition of marriage. The O’Malley administration counts as one of its greatest coups the legalization of same sex marriages. Lollar said Republicans were not against same sex relationships, rather the attempt to change the definition of traditional marriage. “We don’t attack people for that… but why would you want to change the definition of marriage?” Lollar said. “What we can’t stand for is redefining words… that are founded on Biblical principles.” Lollar said the administration’s move to increase power over local land use decisions, namely PlanMaryland, which seeks to redirect growth to urban areas and restrict many residential uses in rural areas overall, had to be stopped. It amounted to government usurpation of property rights and voters had to be educated about the impacts of the plan. In St. Mary’s County, PlanMaryland, along with new,

stringent restrictions on septic systems and the prohibitive costs of helping to clean up the Chesapeake Bay watershed, have proven highly unpopular both among residents and elected leaders. “What we have to do is stop PlanMaryland,” Lollar said. “Land is a fundamental freedom, we have to stop excessive regulation.” Lollar will face off against Harford County Executive David Craig in the GOP primary; he said he was confident that his campaign would exceed the attention it received in 2010 when he ran against Hoyer. Del. Ron George of Annapolis has also stated that he is running for governor. “We’re not the typical Republicans,” Lollar said. “We’ll win our primary.” Del. Anthony O’Donnell (R-Dist. 29) said there were many Republicans who had either said they would run for governor or who are rumored to be planning to do so but the situation on the other side of the aisle was just as important to the overall race. With Gov. Martin O’Malley’s term limited and no incumbent in the race there was a real possibility for serious infighting in the Democratic camp, O’Donnell said. On one side there was Brown, who has the backing of many establishment Democrats and O’Malley’s supporters, O’Donnell said, while Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler has mounted an aggressive campaign while raking in a substantial amount of cash. “The Democrats are looking to have a knockdown, drag out primary,” O’Donnell said. “That could be determinant, there’s O’Malley fatigue and Brown is offering essentially a third term of his administration.” The possibility for division among Democrats would only help the GOP nominee, O’Donnell said. “Whoever our party nominates will have a good chance,” he said. “But no one factor in elections is the complete picture.” Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said a race between two African American candidates, Brown and Lollar, would garner a lot of media attention, but first both have to be nominated. For Lollar, getting past someone like Craig, who has also been the mayor of Havre de Grace, would be difficult, Eberly said. Despite Lollar’s experience in business, his natural public speaking ability and service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he still has yet to win an office with real governing experience. “It all comes down to what qualifies him to be the chief executive of Maryland,” Eberly said. “What’s on his resume?” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Newsmaker King Peggy

King for a Change

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer

When Peggielene Bartels received a call from her cousin in 2008, she had no idea that her life was about to change completely. Being a secretary for the Ghana Embassy in Washington D.C., she did not know about all of the happenings in her home. During that phone call, Bartels found out that her uncle, the former King if Otuam had died and that she was to take his place as the new king. “In this world we all have callings and we must be ready to accept them” Bartels said in response to her new position as king. In the history of Otuam, spanning over 200 years, all of the previous kings had been male. As she was female, Bartels, worried that she would not be accepted as King by her people because she feared that they would be “set in their old ways,” she said. Because “King” is a title in Otuam, even though she is female, Bartels could not

change the title awarded to her. To become a candidate for the position of King in Ghana, the person must be “morally sound minded, educated, and physically, mentally and spiritually strong”, Bartels said. As Kings, once they are chosen, rule for life, they must be able to handle all of the hardships in the towns and villages where they rule. “Traditional rulers”, Bartels said, “are not involved in any politics. They are in power only to empower and encourage the lives of their people”. Since becoming King in 2008, Bartels has made great strides in the lives of those she governs. She has made water more accessible, putting in seven wells around Otuam. She has made ambulances available for those that need medical attention whereas before they would have had to take a cab into the city to receive care. She has also implemented a feeding program, helping the people in her town to have more access to food. “Being a King is not an easy task,” Bartels said.

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She governs about 7,000 people, a third of which are adolescents. “They are the future leaders,” she said. In her next trip to Ghana, Bartels plans on making public bathrooms available to her people- 20 total. She also wants to make sure there is a steady stream of toilet paper available. The different tasks that Bartels does while in power are based on the needs of her people and the funds available to them. “I can help them more while I am in the states,” she said. Instead of ruling in Ghana full time, Bartels travels there once a year for a month at a time, implementing the plans she made while away. “I pray and consult with God before I do anything,” she said. Strong

in her faith, Bartels works with Shiloh Baptist Church in Landover, in order to raise both money and supplies to send to Otuam. King Peggy, Peggielene Bartels, will be making an appearance Sept. 14 at the Lexington Park Library at 2 p.m., promoting her book “King Peggy”, cowritten with Eleanor Herman. A movie, based on her story is also in the process of being filmed. Royalties from both the movie and book will be sent back to the town. For more information on King Peggy, or to make a 501 C Tax-deductible PayPal donation to the town of Otwam, visit www.kingpeggy.com kimberlyalston@countytimes.net

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CSM Women’s Cross-Country Program Debuts this Fall Program Offers Fitness, Encourages Student Success

The College of Southern Maryland welcomes the addition of women’s cross-country as an athletic program beginning this fall. The sport joins men’s lacrosse as one of two new athletic teams at CSM. “Competing in athletics at the collegiate level is a great opportunity for students,” said Christopher Tuttle, first-year women’s cross-country head coach. “Not only do student athletes have the opportunity to excel competitively, but Christopher Tuttle coaches CSM’s new women’s cross-country the program also serves to team. A lifelong runner, Tuttle set them up for academic holds several cross-country re- success.” cords from his time as a studentIn addition to competathlete at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. ing, student-athletes are exTuttle was named Academic All- pected to place their studies American and cross-country Na- first. The program includes tional Champion at SUNY Delhi. a required study hall period of three hours each week, during which time class assignments are students’ sole focus. The program is open to full-time students taking at least 12 credit hours, and no experience is required. In addition to being a competitive sports team itself, cross-country provides a great way for athletes to keep in shape during the off-season from other sports, said Tuttle. “Running is the baseline of any sport, in terms of physical fitness. Whether it’s volleyball, whether it’s basketball or soccer; whatever it is, you’re going to be running, [so] we’re encouraging athletes from other sports to participate,” Tuttle said. Working with Assistant Coach Josh Trice, Tuttle has made progress during the summer in promoting the program by reaching out to high schools within the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC); his goal is to increase awareness of the program to potential college student-athletes. “Most high schools already have cross country teams, so I think it’s a great thing for the college now to have a team,” said Tuttle. The coaches have attended local 5K races and have begun building relationships with local businesses who may want to sponsor the team. Cross-country athletes do not run on a track, but rather on trails, gravel or in open fields. For this reason, Tuttle hopes to see the development of an on-campus course for the program. “One of [our] goals in future years would be to start developing a home course, so we can have meets here,” he

CSM Women’s Cross Country Head Coach Christopher Tuttle, left, leads runners, from left, Peyton Reynolds, Jacqueline Clark and Adrienne Milledge in stretching before their afternoon training run. Reynolds, 18, of Waldorf, not only enjoys the competitive aspect of cross-country, but also focuses on improving her physical fitness. Like many student athletes, she feels that competing in the sport helps to keep her body in shape during the off-season from other sports. “Cross-country keeps my cardiovascular endurance up and my muscles in check,” she said.

said. “That would generate great exposure for our school as well.” Tuttle noted that there are currently close to two miles of running area at the La Plata Campus. Tuttle earned an associate's degree in recreation management from State University of New York (SUNY) Delhi where he received Academic All-American and National Champion cross country honors. He received a bachelor's degree in liberal arts/geography from SUNY New Paltz where he served as captain of the men's cross-country and track and field team, earned All-Region honors, and set— and still holds—several school records. He has maintained his competitive edge as a top-200 finisher in the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon and competitor in 5K, 10K, half-marathon and warrior-type events. Tuttle has been sponsored by the running apparel company Saucony for the past three years.

Participation in cross country serves to boost students’ professional prospects, said Tuttle, because potential employers seek qualities required of athletes. “Employers do look at those things. They can relate to what goes into [cross-country]; the ability to balance sport and school. That goes far,” he said. Tuttle added that cross-country has long been a staple on his resume. “It shows that discipline. It shows that potential for leadership.” Practices will be held at 4 p.m., Monday through Friday during the fall semester, with the team meeting at the Indian Head Rail Trail one to two days per week. Competitive team meets will occur on Saturdays starting in September. CSM’s newest team will compete in Division I of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). For information on women’s cross-country, visit http://www.csmd. edu/athletics/womens/womenscrosscountry.html.

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Williams Extends Point Lead With Sunday Potomac Win

Oliver Survives for Career 1st Street Stock Score By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Charlotte Hall Md.’s David Williams scored his third feature win of the season in last Sunday Nights 35-lap “Ronnie McBee Memorial” at Potomac speedway. The win for Williams, worth $2000, was his 33rd career Late Model feature win at the track for the current Late Model point leader. Saturday Winchester winner JT Spence and Kenny Moreland shared the front-row for the start of the event with Spence gaining the race lead as the pack raced off turn-two. Spence’s lead would only last for 4-laps as his Potomac misery continued as his car came up lame on lap-4, handing the lead to Williams. When the green flag was displayed to restart the race Williams got away from the rest of the field as the final 31-laps of the event went caution free with Williams taking the win over eventual runner-up Stevie Long. “It sure is hard to win races these days, but it sure helps to start up front.” Williams stated during his post-

race interview. “Our car was really good and all these guys work real hard on it, they had it set-up to run the bottom and that’s where it was working the best.” Kenny Moreland would take third, Dale Hollidge was fourth with Roy Deese Jr. rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Williams and Long. Johny Oliver became the 8th different winner of the season with his firstcareer win in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Mike Franklin and points leader Darren Alvey tangled late in the caution plagued event handing the lead, and eventual win to Oliver. Dale Reamy came home second, Teddy Dickson was third with Franklin and Alvey settling for fourth and fifth. Glenn Elliott scored his third win of the season in the 15-lap Crate Late Model main. Elliotts win came over Jonathon DeHaven, Darrin Henderson, 2013 champion John Imler and Race Alton. Jonathon Raley became a four-time winner with his win in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature. Billy Crouse jumped out front quick and appeared to have won the

event, but was later disqualified for an illegal engine part. Point leader Jamie Sutphin was second, Sam Archer took third, Matt Tarbox was fourth with Greg Morgan rounding out the top-five. Defending track champion Kevin Pollard won for the sixth time this season in the 15-lap U-Car feature. Pollard came from his 12th starting spot to take the win over Kevin Oates, Mark Pollard, Billy Hill and Ryan Clement. Late Model feature finish 1 David Williams 2 Stevie Long 3 Kenny Moreland 4 Dale Hollidge 5 Roy Deese Jr 6 Jason Miller 7 Keith Jackson 8 Deane Guy 9 Billy Tucker 10 Glen Elliott 11 Travis LaRoque 12 Derek Quade 13 JT Spence 14 Steven Axtell JR 15 Rich Marks 16 Kyle Hardy Crate Late Model feature finish 1 Glen Elliott 2 Jonathan DeHaven 3 Darin Henderson 4 John Imler 5 Race Alton 6 Sparky White 7 Richard Harden 9 Timmy Booth 9 Reese Masiello 10 Kerry King Jr DQ

Street Stock Feature finish 1 Jonathan Oliver 2 Dale Reamy 3 Teddy Dickson 4 Mike Franklin 5 Daren Alvey 6 Chris Maxey 7 Mike Raleigh 8 Michael Friedmann 9 Bud Pickeral 10 Barry Williams Sr 11 Mike Latham 12 Chuck Bowie 13 Kyle Nelson 14 Marty Hanbury Hobby Stock feature finish 1 Jonathan Raley 2 James Sutphin 3 Sam Archer 4 Matt Tarbox 5 Greg Morgan 6 Bobby Meixsell 7 Tommy Randall 8 Ryan Clements 9 Ray Reed 10 Ken Sutphin 11 Jimmy Randall 12 Jerry Deason 13 Gage Perkins 14 Brian Adkins Billy Crouse DQ U-Car feature finish 1 Kevin Pollard 2 Kevin Oates 3 Mark Pollard 4 Billy Hill 5 Ryan Clements 6 Mikey Latham 7 Erica Bailey 8 DJ Powell 9 Megan Mann 10 Cori French 11 John Molsberry 12 David Rhoades 13 Brian Lederhouse 14 Sam Raley 15 Charlotte Ball DNS Speed Alton DQ

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A View From The

Bleachers Johnny Football, Quotes & The Instinctually Offended

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer It’s hard to fathom, but this time last year Johnny Manziel was a virtually anonymous starting quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies. By the end of the season he had thrown for 26 touchdowns, run for 21 more, led A&M to 11 wins (including victories over Alabama and Oklahoma) and had become the first freshman to capture the Heisman Trophy. In racking up all those wins, stats and personal accolades, Manziel blazed an unmistakable trail across college football’s horizon and claimed a place in the collective conscience of sports fans nationwide. He played with energy and a bravado befitting “everybody’s All-American.” In one season, he transformed from Johnny Manziel into the sensation known as “Johnny Football.” Incredible as Manziel was, the sports world has seen his likes before. Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela stirred up a little something called “Fernandomania” during his amazing rookie season in 1981. One-time New York Knicks and current Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin’s meteoric rise from fringe NBA player to All-Star caliber point guard had “Linsanity” sweeping through the Big Apple in 2012. And in 2000, Kurt Warner captured the nation’s fancy by navigating the unprecedented career path from grocery store stock boy to Super Bowl MVP. The question that unexpected wonders like Manziel and his predecessors leave you asking is this: what’s next? Valenzuela went on to have a solid career. Linsanity has fizzled in Houston. Warner fell out of favor in St. Louis but was reborn with the Arizona Cardinals and very well may be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And Manziel? Well, in his first offseason swimming in the fishbowl of fame, Johnny Football’s missteps have included an unceremonious exit from the Manning Passing Academy, crashing a frat party at the University of Texas and allegedly accepting money for autographs. Getting paid for autographs is, of course, against NCAA rules and the allegation threatened Mansiel’s eligibility for the upcoming season. Is that the worst thing a college kid can do? Of course not and I personally believe there should be some mechanism for college athletes to reasonably benefit (financially) from their talents. But there isn’t currently and, as we all learn (often the hard way) at an early age, rules are rules. After extensive maneuverings by “Team Manziel”, Texas A&M and the NCAA, and a whole bunch of stink being dredged up about the autograph session, the often heavy-handed NCAA levied a token, almost ridiculous penalty: Manziel was suspended for the first half of the team’s first game. It is simply the latest irritating chapter in the world of NCAA discipline, a place where consistency and transparency go to die. As for Mansiel, only he knows the truth. Former head coach and NFL player Bill Curry might have summed it best, though, when he said on ESPN’s radio show Mike and Mike last week, “If you’re willing to deal in cash and lie with a straight face, you can beat the NCAA system.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose famous “I have a dream” speech turned 50 last week (we still have a long way to go), once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” You certainly don’t need me to attempt some elegant application of this quote to the Manziel’s fiasco. Suffice to say, all parties involved shrink under Dr. King’s inescapable, inconvenient truth. As for us, the offended many on the outside of this latest intercollegiate snafu, I’ll offer this quote from Malcolm X: “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” Johnny Manziel and the NCAA are betting we don’t possess a lick of personal conviction or common sense and have no ability to discern right from wrong. I usually try to keep this column upbeat, but if the case of Johnny Football has left you angered and disenchanted, you’ve correctly smelled a rat. That speaks to your honorable character traits and something lacking in a certain quarterback, institution and governing body. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com

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Severns, Cook Join St. Mary’s Men’s Lacrosse Coaching Staff

St. Mary's City, Md. – Sixth-year head coach Chris Hasbrouck announced Tuesday the addition of Joey Severns (Ithaca, N.Y.) and Taylor Cook (Hollywood, Md.) to the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's lacrosse coaching staff. Both Severns and Cook bring a strong knowledge of the game as well as a formidable work ethic to the table. Hasbrouck exclaimed, "We are extremely fortunate to have Joey and Taylor join our staff for the 2013-14 season. Both bring incredible amount of energy and passion to the sideline." "Joey stood out in an extremely competitive applicant pool, and his background is very compatible with the direction we are moving," continued Hasbrouck. "He brings solid recruiting experience and has already built an excellent foundation of success in his first three seasons as a college coach." Hasbrouck concluded, "I'm looking forward to working with Joey and Taylor and having them bring their enthusiasm and intensity to our team. These are great hires for our team, for our student-athletes, and our department. I have absolutely no doubt that they will continue to build on our progress over the past five years and work diligently to help us build, strengthen, and achieve even greater success." Severns, who will also serve as an Assistant Sports Information Director at St. Mary's, comes to Southern Maryland after two years as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was part of starting and building the two-year old program at Albright, helping to lead the Lions to the ECAC championship title in just

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their second year of existence. Severns began his coaching career with a one-year stint at Oberlin College in Ohio. "I would like to thank Coach Hasbrouck, Athletic Director Scott Devine, and the entire St. Mary's College community for the opportunity to join the men's lacrosse staff. I'm excited to be part of a highly competitive program with a rich tradition, and I'm looking forward to learning from a proven and experienced coach in one of the toughest conferences in the nation," stated Severns. "After spending time on campus, it was clear that St. Mary's is a special place that offers a wealth of opportunities to student-athletes in the classroom and on the field." A Seahawk men's lacrosse alum, Cook played four years of collegiate lacrosse, including two years at the U.S. Naval Academy. As one of the St. Mary's top midfielders, he totaled 33 goals and seven assists in a career shortened by injury. Cook picked up honorable mention USILA All-America honors as well as a first team All-Capital Athletic Conference selection in his first season as a Seahawk in 2012. Hasbrouck said, "We are extremely fortunate to have a player of Taylor's caliber on staff. Taylor has played at the highest level and knows what it takes to compete and win. He knows our system, and will be an excellent role model for our student-athletes. He has unlimited potential and will easily make the transition from player to coach." Facebook: StMarysAthletics Twitter: @smcseahawks, @SMCMLacrosse, #SeahawkAthletics, #smcmlax Instagram: @smcseahawks

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Obituaries Bob Katzberg, 83

Thursday, September 5, 2013

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17, 1926 in Grimesland, N.C., to the late Dan and Jessie Proctor White. Besides his parents, Whitey is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Jane White, and a sister, Adriene Dixon. He served in the Navy for 8 years. He worked for the US Government at the Census Bureau after his honorable discharge from the service. After Whitey’s retirement from the Government, he went on to become a waterman, spending all his time on the water, fishing and crabbing. Whitey is survived by his children: son, Mike White of Benedict, MD and daughter Danita Kimble of Emmitt, Idaho. Grandfather of Beth D’Agostino, Michelle Humphreys, Michael White, Billy White, and Eddie Kimble. Great grandfather of Alissa D’Agostino, Nicholas D’Agostino and Kiersten Humphreys, he is also survived by his siblings, Bille Randall, Jane Elks, and Miles White and in laws, Marie Willett, Buddy Cooksey and Roger Cooksey. The family received friends on Friday August 30, at the Rausch Funeral Home, from 4 to 7 p.m. where a service followed at 7 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Benedict Fire Department, American Legion Post #238, Hughesville or St. Mary’s Hospice.

Bob Katzberg, 83, passed away on August 26, in Charlotte Hall, Md. Born on August 25, 1930 in Hasting, Neb., he was the son of the late August Albert and Minnie Katzberg. Robert is survived by his children; Robert L. Katzberg, Jr., of California, Md., and Melissa Katzberg, of Stafford, Va., 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Siblings; Wayne Katzberg, and Janice Detour both of Hasting, Neb. Robert is preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Katzberg, siblings; Dale, Lee, and Sandy Katzberg. Bob graduated from Hastings High School, in Hasting, Neb. He served in the United States Navy from 1950, retiring after 27 years in 1977. He received 7 Good Conduct Medal Awards; his duty stations included; Key West, Fla., Pensacola, Fla., Sanford, Fla., Argentina, Newfoundland, Oceana, Va., and NAS, Patuxent River, Md. Robert served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars; he was a member of the Fleet Reserve and Disabled Veterans. The family received friends on Friday, August 30, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Mattingley-GarBruce Leon Imbach, 62 diner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, Md. A graveside Service will be held at a later date in Bruce Leon Imbach, 62, of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Lexington Park, Md., died Sunday, September 1, with family Dan Proctor White, 87 present. Born April 29, 1951, he is the Dan Proctor White, “Whitey”, 87 of Bene- son of the late Harry Leon Imbach dict, Maryland passed away on August 23, at Char- and Genevieve Wayland Imbach. lotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on July On December 5, 1998,

Bruce married his beloved wife of 14 years, Aixa Damaris Colon, in Leonardtown, Md. He was employed for 40 years by the Federal Government as a Facility Manager, until his retirement in 2009. He was a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau, National Corvette Owners Association and National Corvette Museum. He loved his corvettes and his pet Chihuahua, “Ruby.” In addition to his wife, Bruce is also survived by his children, Manuel Lugo, Raul Lugo, and Melissa Lugo, all of Lexington Park, Md.; and his granddaughter, Maria Grace Lugo. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family will receive friends on Friday, September 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a memorial service at 7 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Joseph Eugene Jenkins, 78 Joseph Eugene Jenkins, 78 of Hollywood, Md., died August 31, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Family will receive friends for Joseph’s Life Celebration on Thursday, September 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 6, at 11 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. A full obituary will appear at a later date. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Joseph Lee Yates, 41

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Joseph Lee Yates, 41 of Lexington Park, Md., died August 25, at University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Md. Born October 1, 1971 in North Carolina, he is the son of Doris Rose Yates of Lexington Park, Md. and Donnie Lee Yates of Sarasota, Fla. Joseph lived most of his life in St. Mary’s county. He was a painter by trade and was selfemployed. Joseph enjoyed watching movies, family cookouts, and just talking with others. He had an outgoing and social personality. In addition to his parents Joseph is survived by his siblings, Donnie Lee Yates of St. George’s, Troy David Yates of Lexington Park, Md., and Tammy Lee Thompson of St. Inigoes; and his grandmother, Doris Carroll of Lexington Park, Md. He was an uncle to Angelica Yates, Marcus Thompson, Tiffany Thompson, Joshua Yates, Danielle Yates, David Yates, Keith Yates, Loren Yates and Amanda Yates; cousin to Mia and Aaron Sneed. He is also survived by his Aunt Bernadette and Uncle Dan Sneed and Aunt Lisa Carroll. Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Md. Chapter, 11350 McCormick Rd Executive Plaza III, Suite 100, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, or Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Alice Ann Adams, 83 Alice Ann Adams (Nana), 83, travelled to her eternal dance floor on September 1, where her husband of 57 years, Sylverster F. Adams was waiting for her. She grew up in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, where she graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1948. She married the love of her life, Sylvester Adams in 1951. She worked for the FBI for 20 years before retiring, to Palm Bay Florida. She is survived by her Daughter, Donna Thurman of Crestview Fla., Grandson, Bryan Thurman and his wife, Jessica Thurman of Crestview Fla., Sister-in-law Kitty Swann of Bushwood, Maryland, Sister-in-Law Mary Evelyn (Adams) Wood and her husband Eddie Wood of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Many cousins, Nieces and Nephews and her family of the heart, the Blahutas of Crestview Fla., along with many friends and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester F. Adams, Mother Loretta Swann, Father Gwynn Swann, Brother Francis Swann, and Sonin-Law, Paul Thurman. She is well loved and will be missed greatly. Keep dancing, Nana. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 6, at 9:30 a.m., in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, Md. with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to Emerald Coast Hospice, 550 West Redstone Ave. suite 310 Crestview FL. 32536 Patricia Louise Webb Patricia Louise Webb of St. Inigoes, Md. passed away on August 1. She was born in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1940 to James Franklin Morris and Lila Marie (Brown) Morris. Patricia graduated from the University of Maryland with a Master’s degree in mathematics, the Johns Hopkins University with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA); and the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering with a Master of Science in Engineering. She was married for 49 years to Brent Alan Webb of Porterville, Calif. A Navy wife, Patricia had the opportunity to live around the world in many diverse locations such as Keflavík, Iceland; Edsell, Scotland; Yokohama, Japan; and Cheltenham, England; bearing each of her four children on a different continent. Having been an engineer and mathematician by trade for over two decades, Patricia followed her true calling by becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) at the age of 58. Ever the one to help in an emergency, Patricia was also a lifetime member of the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, an organization she considered as “second family” and with whom she ran for over twenty years as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT) and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Since her passing, Patricia continues to give and teach, having donated her remains to the Maryland State Anatomy Board for use in advancing both medical research and education. Patricia is survived by her husband Brent, her four children, ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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War Cry March Sunday hours to resume at Lexington Park Lexington Park library will reopen on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting Sept. 8. A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 12:50 p.m. to mark the return of this library service. Fall storytimes to begin Daytime storytimes begin Tuesday at all three branches for babies through preschool age children. Leonardtown branch will offer an evening storytime on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. followed by LEGO fun at 6:30 p.m. The fall schedule of storytimes and programs is posted on the library’s website as well as at the branches.

Several hundred people gathered in St. Mary’s Square Aug. 31 from several community churches to take part in the War Cry march organized by Dominion Apostolic Ministries to foster unity under the Christian Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Soul 500 March set out from St. Mary’s Square Shopping Center and went down Great Mills Road to George Washington Carver Elementary School.

— Guy Leonard

Mobile Career Center provides help for job seekers Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center is scheduled to be at Charlotte Hall branch on Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Leonardtown branch on Sept. 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help job seekers register and use the Maryland Workforce Exchange. “King Peggy” to speak “King Peggy” by Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman is this year’s One Maryland One Book, the state-wide community read sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council. The libraries have copies of the book to check out. The book can also be downloaded as an audio or eBook from the library’s website. Book discussions

The Patuxent Partnership and The Corporate Center at the College of Southern Maryland to offer no-cost GrassRoots Leadership Training Preview The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) and The Corporate Center at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) are co-hosting the GrassRoots Leadership Training Preview with Doug Krug on Sept. 24, 2013. This free executive briefing will serve as a preview to the GrassRoots Leadership Training, a program that provides leadership insight based on research and best practice techniques to help leaders achieve breakthrough results in their organizations. “We are pleased to present a no-cost preview of a program that will enhance attendees’ leadership skills,” TPP Executive Director, Bonnie Green noted. “Our frequent collaboration with CSM is an important part of TPP’s mission to work with academia on workforce development.” Doug Krug is the author of the recently published “The Missing Piece in Leadership: How to Create the Future You Want.” His primary role is helping top executive teams create and sustain the focus and alignment essential to successfully deal with today’s most pressing leadership challenges. He will introduce you to the methodology CAPT Mike Abrashoff used to take his ship from one of the lowest rated to become the highest rated in combat readiness in the Pacific Fleet. CAPT Abrashoff

tells his story in his book “It’s Your Ship.” You will learn how he accomplished his successes and how you can generate more and better results. "CSM is pleased to partner with the Patuxent Partnership to present this free briefing. Our Corporate Center has provided hundreds of programs in Southern Maryland and this is one of our best," said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. At this preview, attendees will experience the simple power of this transformation-in-thinking approach to improve their leadership skills that will ultimately benefit their organizations and employees. The follow-on GrassRoots Leadership Training is scheduled for Nov. 12-14 at CSM and is approved for 22 Professional Development Units (PDUs). The GrassRoots Leadership Training Preview will take place on Sept. 24, 2013, from 9-11 a.m., with check-in at 8:30 a.m., at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Rd., Hollywood, Md. To register, visit www.paxpartnership. org. For more information on the GrassRoots Leadership Training in November, please contact Karen O’Connor at koconnor@csmd.edu.

In Our Community are planned in October. King Peggy, the subject of this year’s book, will be speaking at the Lexington Park Library on Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. This American secretary who found herself king of an African village will share her amazing story and her journey to change her village. Copies of “King Peggy” have been left in public places around the county to be picked up, read, and passed on by those who find them. Those finding the books can follow the instructions on the book to be entered in a drawing for a Kindle donated by Southern Maryland Regional Library Assoc. Basics of grant seeking to be presented Lexington Park library will offer a class on the basics of grant seeking for nonprofit organizations on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Those attending will learn what they need to have in place before seeking a grant, the world of grant makers, how the grant seeking process works, and the tools and resources available to them. The class is free but registration is required. Open reception scheduled for Allen Price Local artist Allen Price will have his artwork on display at the Lexington Park Library during the month of September. An opening reception will be held on Sept. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the public to meet him and discuss his artwork.

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2013 Speaker Series at Sotterley

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Marketing tool for meat producers examines potential for profit.

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission will host a free workshop to launch a new marketing tool specifically for livestock producers of meat and poultry on October 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the SMECO Auditorium, 15035 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, Maryland. Presenter Matt LeRoux of Cornell Cooperative Extension will discuss and demonstrate how to use the Livestock Marketing Channel Assessment Tool (LMCAT) using two local farms as case studies. This new software program, researched and developed

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by Cornell University, is designed to assist small-scale livestock producers in their marketing strategies and decision making. LMCAT examines and ranks each utilized marketing channel, informing changes to improve risk, labor needs, sales and profitability. The tool also aids livestock producers to determine pricing levels to maximize potential for profit for the whole carcass. There is no charge to attend the workshop. To RSVP contact Jeanne Herbert at: jherbert@smadc.com or call SMADC staff at: 301-274-1922, Ex. 1.

Craig Symonds, The Civil War at Sea Wednesday, September 18th: 7:00 p.m. in the Barn Back by popular demand! Acclaimed naval historian, Dr. Craig Symonds had our barn packed to capacity for his 2011 Speaker Series presentation of Lincoln and His Admirals! He is back once again to share his newest book, The Civil War at Sea. Symonds presents a masterful history of the Civil War navies--both Union and Confederate--and places them within the broader context of the emerging industrial age. This era marked dramatic pre-war revolution in naval technology such as the advent of steam propulsion, the screw propeller, and larger and more powerful rifled guns. These changes were epitomized in the famous “Battle of the Ironclads,” but Symonds will also address other famous battles, blockades and sieges. The Civil War at Sea illuminates a little-discussed and greatly undervalued aspect of America's national conflict. Dr. Symonds is the author of over 25 books, many of which have won numerous awards and accolades. A professor at the United States Naval Academy from 1976–2005, he is the first person to win both the Naval Academy’s “Excellence in Teaching” award and its “Excellence in Research” award, and he received the Department of the Navy’s Superior Civilian Service medal three times. He was Professor of Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, England. Due to a generous grant from the Boeing Company we are once again able to offer our Speaker Series FREE to the public. Advance reservations are required due to limited seating. Please call 301-373-2280 to make your reservation.

"Growing Grapes for Wine Program" – Grant Announced The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is offering grants to farms in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties to aid in the purchase of wine grape vines. These funds are being made available as a continuation of SMADC's Growing Grapes for Wine Program which was established to encourage and support the development of a competitive wine industry in Southern Maryland. The grant program requires matching funds supplied by the farm owner for the purchase of grape vines of recommended grape varieties compatible with the region. The Grapes for Wine Program is offered together with the University of Maryland Extension which will provide ongoing training and production expertise. To be eligible an applicant must own or be co-applicant with the owner of at least 5 acres of land currently in agricultural use. Existing grape growers and new growers may apply. Past participants of the Growing Grapes for Wine cost-share program are eligible as well as past recipients of SMADC's Farm Viability Grant Program. Awards for the spring of 2014 will be contingent upon farms having suitable soils that have already been tested for nematodes. Awards will be made based on satisfactory test results and pending availability of funding. Grant applications are due to SMADC October 21, 2013. To download the Grant Application and Guidelines visit the "News and Announcements" page at www.SMADC.com or contact SMADC staff at (301) 274-1922 Ex. 1

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Maryland Food Bank, Partners Kick Off Hunger Action Month 2013; Urge Public to “Be A Voice” BALTIMORE, MD –The Maryland Food Bank and its partners, the State of Maryland, Maryland State Police, State Highway Administration, Baltimore Orioles and Giant Food came together Thursday, August 29 at 10 a.m. to kick off Hunger Action Month. Throughout the month of September, the Maryland Food Bank and others across the nation are rallying to raise awareness and inspire action against hunger, which affects an estimated 50 million Americans. More than 457,000 people in the Maryland Food Bank’s service area are currently food insecure, lacking consistent access to sufficient amounts of nutritious food. Thursday’s kick-off came just days after the Maryland Food Bank conducted a statewide poll to gauge the awareness and impact of hunger in Maryland. Among the surprising findings: more than 50 percent of Marylanders personally know someone who has struggled with food insecurity. On an uplifting note, 80 percent of poll respondents believe that hunger can be ended. The centerpiece of the Maryland Food Bank’s Hunger Action Month is the Be A Voice Campaign – an interactive, multi-media campaign that was unveiled at the kick-off. At the core of the campaign is social media. The public is encouraged to use hunger-related images as their profile pictures, cover photos and avatars across all platforms throughout the month of September. To encourage interaction, the Maryland Food Bank is asking the public to share photos of themselves holding Be A Voice speech bubbles, with personal messages about how hunger has impacted their lives, why others should care about ending hunger and/or how they are “being a voice.” Individuals are encouraged to use the hashtag #beavoicemf b to connect with the food bank and others involved in the campaign. More information about the Be A Voice Campaign and other Hunger Action Month activities and events is included in the official Hunger Action Kit, available online at www.mdfoodbank.org/hunger-actionmonth. Among the key events are Go Orange Day on September 5, when the public is encouraged to wear orange, the official color of hunger awareness and action; and the 3rd Annual Be A Voice Hunger Action Symposium on Friday, September 27. Speaking at Thursday’s kick-off event were several individuals and organizations who Maryland Food Bank President & CEO Deborah Flateman described as “the embodiment of ‘being a voice’.” Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, who has a long history of supporting the Maryland Food Bank, spoke

first, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to ending childhood hunger in particular. The lieutenant governor called upon ordinary citizens to take action, noting that the 2nd Annual Day to Serve will take place on Saturday, September 28 and hunger is one of two causes that volunteers are being directed to support. More information on Day to Serve 2013 is available at www.daytoserve.org. Lieutenant Governor Brown introduced the next speakers, Maryland Transportation Secretary James T. Smith, Jr. and Superintendent of Maryland State Police Colonel Marcus L. Brown, and applauded their coordination of a statewide food drive throughout the month of September at all State Police barracks and State Highway Administration locations. “Hunger Action Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact that hunger has on too many of our families, our children, and our communities and, more importantly, to take action to reduce it,” said Lieutenant Governor Brown. “I’d like to applaud the Maryland Food Bank, Maryland State Police, State Highway Administration, and all of our partners for their efforts to tackle hunger throughout our state. I ask all Marylanders to join us by stopping by one of the designated donation sites to help a family in need.” A complete list of drop-off locations can be found at www.mdsp.org and www. roads.maryland.gov. Secretary James T. Smith concurred, saying, “Thanks to the leadership of the O’Malley-Brown Administration, the Maryland Department of Transportation and many other State agencies are doing our part to end hunger in Maryland. With State Highway offices located across the State, we are in a unique position to provide an easy way for Marylanders to donate food throughout the month that we will proudly help deliver to Maryland Food Bank warehouses statewide.” Colonel Brown added, “Our mission is to both protect and serve the citizens of Maryland and I believe working to address hunger is an important way the State Police family can assist people in need across our state. By doing something as simple as providing food, we are helping our citizens build stronger communities and, ultimately, a safer, more secure Maryland. We are committed to a yearround partnership with the Maryland Food Bank as together, we work to be a statewide force for a safe and secure Maryland.” The agencies plan to deliver food donations to the Maryland Food Bank’s three locations in Baltimore County, Washington County and Wicomico County on September 30.

Hunger Action Month partners vow to Be A Voice for hunger. From left to right: Jamie Miller, Manager, Public & Community Relations, Giant Food; Melinda Peters, Administrator, State Highway Administration; Angela Showalter, Baltimore Orioles; Maryland Food Bank Board Member Kai Jackson; Deborah Flateman, President & CEO, Maryland Food Bank; Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown; Colonel Marcus L. Brown, Maryland State Police; Maryland Secretary of Transportation James T. Smith; Maryland Food Bank Board President Philip Andrews.

Angela Showalter took to the podium next, discussing her personal commitment to the Maryland Food Bank, which has led to her volunteering at the annual Orioles Food & Funds Drive and the food bank’s annual holiday meal packing event. She will also join other wives of Baltimore Orioles players and coaches and wives of Baltimore Ravens players and coaches for a friendly packing competition at the Maryland Food Bank on September 9. In May, the Maryland Food Bank honored Mrs. Showalter and her husband, Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, at an event for members of MFB 1000, the food bank’s leadership giving society. Closing the event was Jamie Miller, Manager of Public & Community Relations for Giant Food and a past Maryland Food Bank board member. Ms. Miller announced a broad array of initiatives Giant is planning for Hunger Action Month, including the sale of $10 Hunger Action Boxes, filled with non-perishable foods, at all Giant stores. Boxes will be delivered to the Maryland Food Bank and other Feeding America affiliates following the promotion. Giant will also expand its Meat Donation Program, currently in pilot mode, to all stores in September. Following U.S.D.A. guidelines, meat products to be frozen on or before the sell-by date; and will close Hunger Action Month with a companywide day of service at local food banks on September 30. Maryland Food Bank President & CEO Deborah Flateman has been asked to speak at a global

leadership conference between Giant and Netherlands-based parent company Ahold in September, which offers an opportunity to take the Be A Voice Campaign worldwide. Throughout the event, the message was clear: Hunger Action Month is just the beginning. “Hunger Action Month is about getting people engaged in the fight against hunger,” said Maryland Food Bank President & CEO Deborah Flateman, “but it can’t just be a one-time thing. ‘We need people to get engaged and stay engaged. Speak out. Schedule monthly volunteer sessions. Set up recurring monetary gifts, of any size. What’s important is sustained, active participation in the movement to end hunger. That’s what it means to ‘be a voice.’” About the Maryland Food Bank The Maryland Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger-relief organization, leading the movement to end hunger throughout Maryland. For more than thirty years, the Maryland Food Bank has partnered with communities across the state to distribute food to individuals and families in need. Through carefullycrafted programs, the food bank aims to meet the immediate needs of Marylanders while simultaneously working to find long term ways to reduce hunger statewide. Currently distributing 75,000 meals per day – more than 27 million meals annually – the Maryland Food Bank will continue to expand its efforts until hunger ends.

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Programs and Activities

SENIOR LIVING Senior Forum with the Board of County Commissioners On Friday, Sept. 27, the St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners will address topics directly related to the senior community. The Senior Forum, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services, Commission on Aging, begins promptly at 10 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, located at 44219 Airport Road in California, Md. To reserve a seat contact the Department of Aging and Human Services at 301475-4200, extension 1050. 3rd Annual Long-Term Care Awareness Conference – Register Now! It’s time to register for the 3rd Annual Long-Term Care Awareness Conference; hosted by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services. The conference is Friday, Oct. 11, at Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, Md. Registration fee is $22. Advance registration is required. The conference begins at 9 a.m., with registration starting at 8 a.m. This year’s theme is “A Focus on Services & Supports in Long-Term Care Facilities.” Guest speakers will address important long-term care topics including medical benefits for residents in long-term care, understanding the needs of those with dementia-related illnesses, Medicare updates, legal documents essential for long-term planning, alternative choices for long-term care, and psychosocial benefits of activities and recreation. Registration forms are available at the Garvey, Loffler, and Northern Senior Activity Centers. You can also contact Kathy Goodspeed at 301475-4200, ext. 1055 or by e-mail at Kathleen.Goodspeed@stmarysmd.com.

Nobella Alpaca Farm Visit a small family farm that raises, boards, breeds and sells Alpacas on Wed., Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The farm selects and sends out their best fleece to be processed into yarn. The tour will include a demonstration on spinning, plus an explanation about the care involved for the animals. The farm includes a store where items such as yarn and readymade items can be purchased. After the tour, enjoy lunch at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Bus transportation and lunch are included. Bus departs from the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1063. Fee: $13 (includes bus transportation and lunch). Only a few spots remain, so act quickly. Senior Bowling League Gearing up Sept. 12 will be the start of the new bowling season for St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services. We will meet at noon to discuss the bylaws for the year and bowling will follow. If you are interested in bowling with us this year, as team member or substitute and you have not been on our league, or if you’ve been away from us for a period of time and wish to return, please call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655. If you were on the league last season you will be getting a confirmation phone call soon. Free Diabetes Meal Planning Presentation Donna Chapman, a certified diabetes educator will be at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. to discuss pertinent aspects of meal planning for diabetics such as understanding carbohydrates, proteins and fats as well as

exchanges for fruits, non-starchy vegetables, milk and yogurts. These healthy eating strategies are helpful for everyone who wants to improve their diet whether or not you are diabetic. For more information or to sign up for this class call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Day Trip to Thurmont for the Catoctin Colorfest Set Sunday Oct., 13 aside for a lovely bus ride to Thurmont for one of the largest juried arts and crafts festival on the east coast. Set at the base of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County, MD during foliage season, this event is famous for its 300+ artistvendors, demonstrations and delicious variety of food. Cost for this trip is $50 and includes travel on a luxury motor coach, water and snack on the bus and bus driver tip. Lunch is on your own at any of the tempting spots located at the fest. We will depart from the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 8 p.m. Your spot is guaranteed when you have made full payment which can be made at any of the senior activity centers. For more information call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655 or by email at Sheila.Graziano@stmarysmd.com. Breakfast Café On Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m., the Breakfast Café’ will be serving french toast, sausage and fruit at the Northern Senior Activity Center. Let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others. Breakfast is homemade and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person and sign up and payment is due by noon the day before. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions.

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.

Jonathan Abell By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Jonathan Abell was born in 1783 and was the son of John Booth Abell and his wife Elizabeth (nee) Abell. At the young age of 23 he was appointed constable and almost immediately found himself in hot water. In this case it was for refusing to apprehend a slave belonging to his father. On October 31, 1806 Jonathan petitioned Governor Bowie for a pardon saying “that he was presented by the grand jury in August for refusing on June 28, 1806 to execute a warrant to apprehend a negro named Jacob, the property of John Booth Abell. The petitioner states it is true that a warrant was issued to him but it was out of the Hundred for which he had been appointed constable and it was before he had entered into

bond for the faithful performance of the duty as constable and that he, of course, did not consider himself justifiable under the law to act in that capacity until he had complied with the requisites; that he is a young man without experience in the law and he has ever been anxious to see the laws executed. A number of respectable persons, inhabitants of St. Mary’s County, have recommended that he be granted a nolle prosquei.” He was pardoned. On June 27, 1811 Jonathan was commissioned as an Ensign in the 12th Regiment of the St. Mary’s County Militia under the command of Lt. Colonel Athanasius Fenwick. In 1813 he faced a court martial for rude and unofficer-like conduct while on parade, refusing to keep the station assigned him by the Adjutant which caused great disorder in the ranks and for using insulting language to his superior officers, specifically “the said Ensign did with great warmth and violence address the commanding offi-

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cer on parade and swear he would take home his company.” Abell had asked why he had not been assigned a position in the battalion and said if they had no use for his company he would go home. He was warned against such expressions but persisted. At his court martial were Capt. Richard Clarke (appointed president), Capt. Cornelius Combs, Capt. Walter Langley, Capt. James Jarboe, Lt. John B. Davis, and Lt. Thomas J. Bennett as members. Witnesses included: Capt. Joseph Gough (contractor), Capt. Walter Langley, Capt. Richard Clarke, Lt. Thomas Clarke, Pvt. Peter White, Maj. William C. Somerville, Lt. Joseph Head, and Adjutant John Mackall. He was found guilty on both charg-

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es and sentenced to receive a moderate reprimand before the regiment at parade by Lt. Col. Fenwick, and then to be cashiered [dismissed from the service in disgrace]. “On review of the case the reprimand was found to be superfluous in view of the sentence to be cashiered. A petition was signed requesting his sentence be remitted, signed by several officers and men and in view of this and other considerations he was reinstated on 12 February 1814.” Jonathan Abell died in 1821. He married Harriett Corum on December 30, 1806, but she predeceased him and they had no children.

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In Entertainment

Thursday, September 5 • Big Money Band The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) - 8 p.m.

Friday, September 6

Sunday, September 8 • Jazz Brunch with Gretchen Richie Jazz Cabaret Inn at Brome Howard (18281 Rosecroft Rd. St. Mary’s City) - 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Furlough Fridays Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln. Hollywood) - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Folk Salad Trio Perigeaux Vineyards (8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard) – 2 to 5 p.m.

• The Shatners The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell)

• Bar Dogs Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) 4 to 8 p.m.

• Folk Salad Trio Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Bar Dogs Chiefs Bar and Grill (44584 Tall Timbers Rd , Tall Timbers) – 7 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, September 7 • Mark Glass Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Road Abell) – 5 to 9 p.m. • The Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) - 7:30 p.m. • Stereocase The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) - 6 p.m. • Bar Dogs Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Monday, September 9 • Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) - 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 10 • Thomas Waring The Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, September 11 • Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) - 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 12 • Gretchen Richie Jazz Cabaret, featuring the Songs of Nat King Cole Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street-Onthe-Square, Leonardtown) - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing. net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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“Bait: A Novel”

by J. Kent Messum

c.2013, Plume $15.00 / $16.00 Canada 288 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer OW contributor

You can’t quite reach. And that’s frustrating. What you want is just beyond your fingers. You can see it, but you can’t make your arm longer or stretch your hands. You want something – and it’s just out of reach, which makes you growl. It makes you grab a chair, stool, step, or a taller person with a longer grip. Or, as you’ll see in the new book “Bait” by J. Kent Messum, you may need to reach for shark repellant. Nash Lemont was having the best trip of his life. He could feel the sun on his face, the sand under his back. He could smell salt water and hear lap-lap-lap of the ocean. It was so real. That last hit of heroin he had must’ve been some good stuff. But as Nash struggled awake, he realized that what he was feeling was no mere heroin trip. No, he was actually on a beach, along with five other people: a huge black man, a Hispanic chica, some skinny kid, a man with dreadlocks, and girl who might’ve been pretty if she didn’t have arms full of tracks. Junkies, every one of ‘em, it was obvious. But where they were and why… that was a good question. Nash wasn’t even sure how he got to the beach. He remembered a cold-eyed dude staring at him at the grocery store, and two precisely-chiseled men who followed him to a Miami club, but that was all. Once they stopped their petty bickering, his compatriots had similar stories.

General Estate Auction Friday Sept 6th at 6 p.m.

Grocery Auction

Saturday Sept 14th at 4 p.m.

They all remembered encountering some creep, just before they’d gotten ahold of the best heroin they’d ever had – and then, nothing. The solution to their bafflement was in a trunk half-buried in sand. The trunk held sandwiches and water, and a message that directed them to an island to the north. There, they’d find more provisions and a box of that excellent smack. They only had a short swim to get there. On a yacht just beyond the beach, Captain Greer peered through binoculars at the junkies on the sand. He and his men used to be the most secret of Secret Ops, and they hated addict scum for a number of reasons. A little game in shark-infested waters was a very nice diversion… You can’t live without chocolate. You need your morning coffee. Nearly everybody has a secret little craving, which is why I think “Bait” resonates so well. It also seems that everyone’s fascinated with the ferocity of sharks, a squirm that author J. Kent Messum uses to its blood-and-guts fullest here. Written with a biting wit, sharp characters that are curiously likeable, greed, horror, and a surprising ending, this novel comes from beneath, seizes you in its teeth, and shakes. Really: what more could you want? If you’re worried about sharks in tornadoes, that’s nothing. Sharks keeping you from something you want… now, there’s a story. If that sounds good to you (and who can resist a shark book?), then “Bait” is a novel you’ll want to reach for.

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Thursday, September 5, 2013

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All Month Long • Auditions for CSM’s Fall Productions. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata,. 6 p.m. CSM is holding auditions for fall productions of “Farndale Avenue Murder Mystery,” “What I Want to Say but Never Will,” “The Clumsy Custard Horror Show” and “Working.” Performances will take place between Sept. 19 and Nov. 16 at CSM campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick. Performers ages 10 and up should prepare a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song, bring the sheet music for the accompanist and dress to move. No ‘a cappella’ will be accepted. For information, contact CSM Associate Professor and Coordinator for the Theatre/ Dance Keith Hight at HHight@csmd.edu or 301-934-7827. • Lexington Park United Methodist Women Two bus trips planned to see the plays Miracle of Christmas and Moses at Sight Sound Theatre. The trips are Dec. 12, 2013 for Miracle of Christmas and May 1, 2014 for Moses. The cost per trip is $128.00. A deposit is due of $75.00 by Sept. 9 for Miracle of Christmas and Oct. 15 for Moses. For more information contact Pat Pinnell at 301-994-9327. • Lexington Park Library now open on Sundays Sunday hours have resumed at the Lexington Park library. The library is open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Guest Artist at Craft Guild Shop Craft Guild Shop, 26005 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown Joan Tornell, of Port Republic, will be the guest artisan at the Craft Guild Shop. She specializes in using fossil shells, which come from the famous Calvert Cliffs of Southern Maryland, and driftwood to create her very unique and detailed Shell Collectibles. She is known for her oyster angels and is now introducing her oyster birds. Please stop by and see these original handmade pieces. The Craft Guild Shop is a co-op of diverse and dedicated local artisans and crafters and offers a wide variety of unique, handcrafted, traditional and contemporary items. For information, call 301-997-1644 or visit our website atwww. craftguildshop.com

Thursday, September 5 • Mobile Career Center provides help for job seekers Charlotte Hall Library, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center is scheduled to be at Charlotte Hall branch to help job seekers register and use the Maryland Workforce Exchange. • Open reception scheduled for Allen Price Lexington Park Library, 5 to 8 p.m. Local artist Allen Price will have his artwork on display at the Lexington Park Library during the month of September. An opening reception will be held for the public to meet him and discuss his artwork.

Friday, September 6 • Opal Fine Arts Exhibit Park Avenue, Leonardtown The exhibit at Opal Fine Art (August 4-September 28) includes a collection of color proof posters by Peter Max, and original work by Wathen, Rowe and Rosenblatt. Also in the

gallery are Christina Caguin’s one of a kind vintage needlepoint handbags. Leonardtown is celebrating Maryland’s newest Arts and Entertainment Designation Award. One way to celebrate with the town, and Opal Fine Art is to participate in Leonardtown’s Art Walk (August 30 through September 6). The public is being asked to visit galleries and businesses hosting art, and vote on their favorite works of art. Winners and awards will be announced on the Square on First Friday, September 6th. Opal Fine Art Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Fridays till 8 p.m., and is located in Historic Downtown Leonardtown, Md., just off the square. For information call 302.438.1629. • Arts and Entertainment Designation Towne Square, Leonardtown, 5 to 8 p.m. The Commissioners of Leonardtown cordially request your presence to celebrate the town of Leonardtown’s arts and entertainment designation. Shops open late. Music on the Square. Dining Specials. Art Walk. Artists at work. Horse and Carriage rides. Rain date is September 7. To RSVP for the event, email at ter.dimesy2@verizon.net or contact 301-475-9791 • The Newtowne Players Present Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing Three Notch Theatre , 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, 8 p.m. The Newtowne Players will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare. The comedy chronicles two pairs of lovers: Benedick and Beatrice and Claudio and Hero. Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a very “merry war,” as they are both very witty and proclaim their disdain of love. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are sweet young people who are rendered practically speechless by their love for one another. Shows will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 6-15, at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments are available for purchase at the theatre.To pre-order a picnic dinner from Expressions of St. Marys, call 240-237-8319 at least 48 hours in advance. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens (age 65+) and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. To reserve tickets, call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org . Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the show. Walk-ins are also welcome. This show also marks the opening of The Newtowne Players’ 10th anniversary season. To celebrate, the troupe is hosting a Renaissance themed gala Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at the theatre, featuring food by Expressions of St. Marys, music by the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland and a special performance of Much Ado About Nothing. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple and can be purchased by calling 301-737-5447 or emailing heidrichwndy@aol.com by Aug. 30. For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs by The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers. • First Friday Leonardtown Square, 5 to 8 p.m. There is Art for Everyone on the Square in Leonardtown. Experience an evening of music, theater, visual arts, and interactive displays as First Fridays celebrates Leonardtown as the newest Arts and Entertainment District in Maryland. Jennifer Cooper and Groovespan on stage, local artists creating new pieces En plein air (“in the open air”), horse-

and-carriage rides, children’s crafts, interactive art and cupcakes! Participate in the Art Walk around Town and vote for your favorite piece. For more information visit leonardtownfirstfridays.com and leonardtown.somd. com or call the Town Office at 301-475-9791. Thank you all for your continued support of Leonardtown events. Many of the people we talked to at Beach Party did not get their information from our website or Facebook page, they got it from you, the newspapers, newsletters, radio stations and local websites that they trust and refer to for news and updates. We would not be successful without your help! • Book Signing Fenwick Street Used Books & Music, 41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, 5 to 7 p.m. Fenwick Street Used Books & Music welcomes Reuben B Collins, II during First Friday. He will be signing copies of his book Evolutionary Actuality. Evolutionary Actuality is a theory based on the concept of change and its inevitability. Change is a progressive organic force that influences the progressive development of our human existence. This original work also proposes the creation of an ideal governing model which is described as being the Equity Based Society. The Equity Based Society is an embodiment of the Evolutionary Actuality concept. The book also explores a phenomenon that is referred to as “Disjunctive Diversionary Interest”. Reuben B. Collins, II was a political science/public policy major in college. He began his public servant career as a community organizer in Southeast Washington, DC while attending law school. Since July, 1997, he has been licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Washington DC and the state of Maryland. In December 2006 he was elected to the Charles County Board of Commissioners. He is currently in the process of completing his second term in office. • Art Gallery Performance Leonardtown Arts Center, 22660 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650, 5 to 8 p.m. Leonardtown Arts Center welcomes Billy Breslin, performing in the gallery during First Friday. There will be a meet and greet with the artists. Leonardtown Arts Center is an ArtWalk participant.

Saturday, September 7 • First Annual Car Show Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd. Mechanicsville 3:30 p.m. Show hours are 3:30pm to 8:30pm, adult spectator fee $3.00 donation, children 12 and under FREE. Trophies for the top 30 and 5 specialty awards, awards will be presented at 8pm. T-shirts to the first 20 cars, trucks or motorcycles thru the gate, dash plaques to all, door prizes, DJ, blessing of the cars, vendors, food and more. Registration fee is $20 at the gate. For more information contact Jimmy Herriman at 301-481-0360. For registration form visit www.mtzionmech.org • The Newtowne Players Present Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing Three Notch Theatre , 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, 8 p.m. The Newtowne Players will perform “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare. The comedy chronicles two pairs of lovers: Benedick and Beatrice and Claudio and Hero. Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a very “merry war,” as they are both very witty and proclaim their disdain of

love. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are sweet young people who are rendered practically speechless by their love for one another. Shows will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 6-15, at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments are available for purchase at the theatre.To pre-order a picnic dinner from Expressions of St. Marys, call 240-237-8319 at least 48 hours in advance. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens (age 65+) and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. To reserve tickets, call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org . Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the show. Walk-ins are also welcome. This show also marks the opening of The Newtowne Players’ 10th anniversary season. To celebrate, the troupe is hosting a Renaissance themed gala Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at the theatre, featuring food by Expressions of St. Marys, music by the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland and a special performance of “Much Ado About Nothing”. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple and can be purchased by calling 301-737-5447 or emailing heidrichwndy@aol.com by Aug. 30. For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs by The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers. • Pork Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday. Sandwiches will cost $5.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. You can also visit our website at http://www.alpost221. webs.com/ • Pax River Rugby’s home opener Clarkes Landing Field, 24580 Clarkes Landing Lane, Hollywood, 1 p.m. Patuxent River Rugby Club starts the 2013 Fall Season at home against Chambersburg Rugby. Spectators are welcome and there is no admission charge. Spectators may wish to bring a chair or blanket; there are no stands at the field. Practices for the Menâ•˙s and Womenâ•˙s teams are at 6 pm, Tuesday and Thursday at the Clarkes Landing Field. New players for the Menâ•˙s and Womenâ•˙s teams are always welcome. No experience is necessary. For more information, call 410-4749148, or visit www.paxrugby.com. • Jennifer Cooper & Carl Reichelt (GrooveSpan Duo) at Port of Leonardtown Winery 23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown, 5 to 8 p.m. Jennifer and Carl provide standard and non-standard arrangements of jazz, blues and pop favorites while you sip wine, nibble on savories, and enjoy the company of good friends. www.portofleonardtownwinery.com 301-690-2192

Sunday, September 8 • Sunday hours to resume at Lexington Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Lexington Park Library, 12:30 p.m. Lexington Park library will reopen on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting Sept. 8. A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 12:50 p.m. to mark the return of this library service.

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Thursday, September 5, 2013

• The Newtowne Players Present Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing Three Notch Theatre , 21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park, 3:30 p.m. The Newtowne Players will perform Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. The comedy chronicles two pairs of lovers: Benedick and Beatrice and Claudio and Hero. Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a very “merry war,” as they are both very witty and proclaim their disdain of love. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are sweet young people who are rendered practically speechless by their love for one another. Shows will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 6-15, at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments are available for purchase at the theatre.To pre-order a picnic dinner from Expressions of St. Marys, call 240-237-8319 at least 48 hours in advance. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens (age 65+) and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. To reserve tickets, call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org . Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the show. Walk-ins are also welcome. This show also marks the opening of The Newtowne Players’ 10th anniversary season. To celebrate, the troupe is hosting a Renaissance themed gala Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. at the theatre, featuring food by Expressions of St. Marys, music by the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland and a special performance of Much Ado About Nothing. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple and can be purchased by calling 301-737-5447 or emailing heidrichwndy@aol.com by Aug. 30. For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs by The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/newtowneplayers. • Drive- Thru Chicken Dinner Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary as they sponsor their annual Drive Thru Chicken Dinner. Dinners are $14.oo which includes, Half of a Chicken, Green Beans, Red Potatoes, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Buttered Roll and Brownie. All proceeds to benefit Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

• Gretchen Richie Jazz Cabaret Inn at Brome Howard, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gretchen and guitarist Matt Geist perform mellow tunes for Sunday Jazz Brunch at the elegant Inn at Brome Howard in Historic St. Mary’s City. The $15.00 charge includes brunch & entertainment. Access to the limitless Mimosa, Bloody Mary and Peach Bellini bar for an optional $5.00 fee. Seating is limited. For reservations or more information call 240-237-8319.

Monday, September 9 • Pax River Quilters Guild Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park, 6:30 p.m. The next regular monthly meeting of the Pax River Quilters Guild will be held. This month we will be making Christmas ornaments for Hospice Trees. Brings your ideas and supplies. Show and Share will feature favorite fall quilts. Quilt lovers and quilters of all experience levels are welcome to join. For more information contact Davis atdavis.kara.r@gmail.com. • Seventh Annual Film Series St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 8:15 p.m. The Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies at St. Mary’s College will host the first screening of its seventh annual film series, “Toil & Trouble: The Reel History of Working Women,” in Cole Cinema, Campus Center. Film-maker Caroline Martel will screen and discuss her film, “The Phantom of the Operator” (2004), a montage documentary of a little-known chapter in labor history: the story of female telephone operators’ central place in the development of global communications technologies. The film series is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Mark Rhoda at marhoda@smcm.edu or 240-895-4231, or visit the TFMS website at www.smcm.edu/tfms

Tuesday, September 10

Wednesday, September 11

• Mobile Career Center provides help for job seekers Charlotte Hall Library, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center is scheduled to be at the Leonardtown branch to help job seekers register and use the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

• TPP/ANA Panel & Reception Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156 ThreeNotchRoad,LexingtonPark,5to7p.m. $10 pre-registration; $15 at the door “Naval Aviation: The Future is Bright! T&E Collaboration and Processes” Moderator: Mr. Ward Carroll, Editor, Military.com Keynote: RDML Jeff “Zoil” Penfield, Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force. Details <http:// w w w. p a x p a r t n e r s h i p . o r g / i n d e x . cfm?action=CL2&amp;Entry=1177>

• Mobile Career Center provides help for job seekers St. Mary’s Public Library, Leonardtown, 1 to 4 p.m. Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will to assist job seekers and help them get registered with and use the Maryland Workforce Exchange. • Open Auditions for St. Mary’s College’s Production of Clare Bayley’s “The Container” St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 6 to 9 p.m. The Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies at St. Mary’s College will hold open auditions for its first show of the year, Clare Bayley’s “The Container”. Auditions will be held in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center, on the college campus. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12. Performance dates are Oct. 24-27 and Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2013. No experience is required to audition, although reading the play before auditioning is strongly recommended. Copies of the play are on reserve at the circulation desk of the St. Mary’s College library. Those auditioning are asked to come prepared with a three-minute dramatic monologue of their choosing; a prepared piece is preferable to a cold reading. Twelve principal roles will be cast. For more information about procedures for auditioning or about the play, contact the director, Michael Ellis-Tolaydo, atmellistolaydo@smcm.edu or 240-895-4244.

• Open Auditions for St. Mary’s College’s Production of Clare Bayley’s “The Container” St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 6 to 9 p.m. The Department of Theater, Film, and Media Studies at St. Mary’s College will hold open auditions for its first show of the year, Clare Bayley’s “The Container”. Auditions will be held in the Bruce Davis Theater, Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center, on the college campus. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12. Performance dates are Oct. 24-27 and Oct. 31Nov. 3, 2013. No experience is required to audition, although reading the play before auditioning is strongly recommended. Copies of the play are on reserve at the circulation desk of the St. Mary’s College library. Those auditioning are asked to come prepared with a three-minute dramatic monologue of their choosing; a prepared piece is preferable to a cold reading. Twelve principal roles will be cast. For more information about procedures for auditioning or about the play, contact the director, Michael Ellis-Tolaydo, atmellistolaydo@ smcm.edu or 240-895-4244.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY

• Pork Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton’s Point Rd (Rt. 242), Avenue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday. Sandwiches will cost $5.00 each. Call (301) 884-4071 for further information. You can also visit our website at http://www.alpost221. webs.com/ • Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department, 8 to 11 a.m. Cost for adults is $8.00, children from age 6 – 12 is $4.00, and children 5 and under are free. The theme for the breakfast this month is football so wear your team colors / teams jersey

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Upcoming events

Thursday, Sept. 5 - 10 p.m . New York City The Bitter End, 147 Bleeke r St, New York City, N.Y.

Thursday, Sept. 19 – 7 Sam Grow on Fox 5 Morni a.m. Fox 5 Morning News, Alb ng News any, Ga.

Friday Sept., 6 – 9 p.m JW & Friends, 6531 Backl . ick Rd, Springfield, Va.

Friday, Sept. 20 – 7 p.m . Hotel Carolina The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, S.C.

Saturday, Sept. 7 – 12 Southern Maryland Blues p.m. Calvert County Fairgroun Festival lowing Point Rd, Prince ds, HolFrederick, Md. Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2 p.m . Opening for Kellie Pickle Brandywine Lions Club, r Cherry Tree Crossing Rd 11501 ,, Cheltenham Md. Thursday, Sept. 12 – 8 p.m Lestats, 3343 Adams Ave, . San Diego, Calif. Friday, Sept. 13 – 8 p.m Molly Malone's, 575 South . Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, Calif. Saturday, Sept. 14 – 7 p.m . House Concert, Surprise , Ariz. Sunday, Sept. 15 – 8 Pranksters Too, 7901 Eastp.m. Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Saturday, Sept. 21 – 8 p.m . AMA Week Nashville National Underground, 105 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn. Sunday, Sept. 22 – 7 p.m Cicero's, 6691 Delmar Blv . d, St. Louis, Mo. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Uncommon Ground, 3800 N Clark St, Chicago, Ill. Friday Sept. 27, 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live, 999 East St NW, Washingt on D.C. Saturday, Sept. 28 – 4 p.m . WMZQ Fall Fest Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bri stow, Va. Sunday, Sept. 29 – 4 p.m . Welcome Home All Ages Holiday Inn Solomons, Ho Concert liday Inn, Solomons, Md.

Sam Grow Band Heading to West Coast By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Locally raised Sam Grow Band is heading to the west coast for their first headline tour, celebrating the success of the hit single “Wild Tonight” and an upcoming CD release. The lineup features lead vocalist Sam Grow, Joe Barrick on drums, Gene Quade on bass and backing vocals and Mike Stacey on lead guitar. The band has been playing full time since 2008. Much of the original music has been labeled as Sam Grow, not the Sam Grow Band, Grow said. The band has supported Grow’s independent projects, he said, adding “my guys practically pushed me into the airport” when he went to Nashville, Tenn. To record “Wild Tonight,” one of the first Sam Grow singles to make it into the national rankings.

The original music was always Sam Grow, he said, but bars began adding band at the end of the name to give it more crowd appeal. Grow is grateful to the band, referring to them as his brothers. “They’re awesome,” he said. “The only reason I can do what I do is because of them.” The group will be touring the west coast in style, using a bus donated by Kia of Waldorf. “We’re really blessed to have them as a sponsor,” Grow said. During their tour, Grow is asking the venues they perform at to provide the opening acts. This allows locals to see their favorites on stage, and gives smaller bands a boost similar to what the Sam Grow Band received early in their career. They performed with Boston, Ronnie Dunn of Brooks and Dunn, The Wailers, Jeff Scott Soto of Journey, Josh Kelley, Tony Lucca, Ernie Halter, Sister Hazel, Kanye

West, Bill Engvall, Ingram Hill, Todd Carey and Keaton Simons, according to the Sam Grow Band website. Grow first headed into the studio in late 2007 to record “Ignition” with producer Ron Vento. That album sold approximately 10,000 copies in one year, according to www. samgrowband.com. Grow returned to Nightsky Studios in 2010 with Vento to record a series of songs that would later become the “Rainy Day in Paradise” and “Stay The Night” EP’s. “These highly anticipated recordings continue to highlight the strength and range in Sam’s voice while complimenting his heartfelt lyrics. Grow released the singles “Lay You Down” and “Let’s Make Love”, which reached 13 and 7 respectively on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts in 2012. Grow then released the singles "Shot of Crown" and "Get Up" which reached 6 and 5 respectively on the iTunes charts. Those singles were released from the album "Reveal" which charted at 11 on the Singer/Songwriter charts. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

For more information, visit www.samgrowband.com

Thursday, September 5, 2013

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Southern Maryland Gets the Blues

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The inaugural Southern Maryland Blues Fest is coming to Calvert County Fairgrounds Sept. 7 and 8, bringing a weekend of blues music and good times, all benefiting End Hunger.

Chesapeake Bay Events, run by fatherdaughter duo Don Hooker of Dunkirk and Sarah Petska of Owings, is producing the event. This team is the same that produces the annual Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival in Annapolis, first held in 1998. Hooker said he started original blues festival because he wanted to give back to his community. At the time, he owned a computer company and wanted to do something that would utilize the company’s talents without just writing a check at the end of the year. Armed with the desire to serve and the opinion that blues is a genre sorely underrepresented on the east coast, Hooker organized the first festival. Now, 15 years later, he is ready to see what country-heavy Southern Maryland thinks of the blues. “We’ll see if there’s some blues audience in Southern Maryland,” he said. As with the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival, all proceeds from the Southern Maryland Blues Festival will be donated. In this case, End Hunger will be the recipient. “They’ve on such good things we decided to do something for them in our own backyard,” Hooker said. The festival will feature headline acts

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such as The Marshall Tucker Band and Canned Heat, a kid’s zone with moon bounces and face painting, and, for the adults, craft beer and wine tastings. End Hunger representative Jackie Miller has enjoyed working Chesapeake Bay Events. In the past, End Hunger received funds from the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival, and she is thrilled Hooker and Petska chose to partner with End Hunger for the Southern Maryland version. Funds will benefit the new End Hunger Culinary School, Miller said. Advance tickets prices are $30 for a one-day ticket and $55 for a two-day ticket. Prices at the gate are $40 for a one-day pass and $75 for a two-day pass. Sponsors for the event are Hot Licks, Nicks of Calvert, Maryland Country Caters, Locust Lane Farms, Maryland Partners Bank, Talbert Fencing, Honda of Bowie , Nissan of Bowie, Gradient Construction, Sisk Auto Body, BP Gas Station in Dunkirk and Port O Call Liquors. For more information, visit www.somdblues.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Southern Maryland Blues Festival Announces Designated Driver Program

Chesapeake Bay Events, Inc. in cooperation with Bob Hal1, Budweiser, Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) will join together in the creation of a Designated Driver Program for the Southern Maryland Blues Festival. The program will reward those abstaining from consuming alcohol for the day with free water and sodas and the chance to win prizes. Patrons will be able to participate at the Festival by signing a pledge to stay sober for the day and get those driving with them home safely. They will then receive a wristband that allows them to drink water and sodas free all day. As part of the program, the festival will stop the sale of alcohol before the last act and post the telephone number of local taxi cab companies and others offering a ride home. "We want everyone to enjoy themselves, but also want everyone to get home safely!" states Don Hooker, Promoter.

Photos courtesy of Don Hooker

Gary Allan and Florida Georgia Line Shook It Up In St. Leonard

Mike Batson Photography Gary Allen and Florida Georgia Line took the stage at the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, August 31. Gary Allen

Mike Batson Photography Florida Georgia Line

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“Still of the Evening” By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer What a great Labor Day weekend and Labor Day Monday it was. Nearing the end right now. We had our steak on the fire pit night tonight and shared a ½ bottle of wine – just my husband and I. In fact it was pretty much the two of us all weekend. Sometimes we love having friends over or having them travel with us to our “cheap fun” nights. Cheap fun to us is a trip to a favorite or new winery. Tastings are inexpensive; from $2 - $5.00, and sometimes you can keep the glass. You have the expense of the gas and maybe a bottle to share of your favorite wine from the day. We have decided that we really don’t need any more wine glasses since ours are beginning to overflow all over the kitchen and dining room. Most of the glasses are from Ingleside Winery. You probably know I love Ingleside Winery near Colonial Beach, Virginia and I thought well, maybe their wines just really appeal to my taste buds, but are they one of the best? I just found out that the VA wine office mentioned their Double Gold winners at the Tasters Guild International this year. Out of 2,000 entries, only 60 Double Golds were given out – less than 3% - and Ingleside received two of them! Ingleside was the only Virginia winery to win Double Gold in this competition. I’m excited because we are hoping to have one of our cheap fun nights with them next Saturday at their “Jazz in the courtyard” night. We do love our local wines too, don’t think we haven’t spent many wonderful afternoons and evenings with delicious wines at Port of Leonardtown, Running Hare (and their date nights), Fridays Creek, Perigaux, and lots of other Maryland wineries. We just started going to Ingleside long before any of our local wineries began their tasting rooms. I can’t wait for Sotterley’s wine festival set for the first weekend in October each year to try ALL the Maryland wines. I set up my artwork there the first year, and a few year’s after that. But we found it was way more fun to go to the festival and enjoy the day. Back to tonight, my husband went in with the dinner plates, and I like normal stayed outside to smell the wood smoke, listen to the insects, and be dessert for the mosquitos for a little while longer. My favorite part is sitting there watching the embers die down, and begin to feel my Dad’s presence with me. “Hi Pappy”, I tell him. “I wish you were here with me and were here to tell me what to do. I wish you could have met my sons; your grandsons, and now your great grandson.” But his presence is so strong that I know he is there with me. I have so much to think about and plan for in the coming weeks, and I am sure you will read about all that soon too, but what was the thought that was uppermost in my mind as I took the last, savored sip of wine by the fire light? Wine that I knew had a few fruit flies swimming around getting happy. It was too dark for me to see how many, and did I really care? Was my last thought of the evening about future plan’s for my life’s work? No, my thought was, “How long do fruit flies stay alive after you drink them?” 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

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Simple Ways to Boost Your Fitness By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Do you believe that exercise can save you from a bad diet? Are you an athlete or someone leading an active lifestyle that would like to get the most out of your efforts? Are you ready to boost your fitness regardless of your level of activity or age? In terms of supporting fitness, there is no getting around your dietary habits, it will make or break the level of success in your program. From weight loss benefits to overall wellness aspects, what you put in your body dictates what you’ll get out of your body. Knowing what foods and nutrition can help you reach your goals and what foods may hinder your efforts will be the finishing touches needed to complete your fitness goals. The first step toward improving your diet is to remove as much sugar, fructose, and grain carbs as possible. This helps the body adjust itself to its ideal weight, regulate its hormone levels, insulin sensitivity, and restore the body’s natural fat-burning capabilities. Fat is not your enemy but rather the element that will regulate your energy providing you with increased ability to regulate your energy levels, reducing the ups and downs of energy levels normally accompanied by a high sugar/grain diet. This may mean avoiding fruit juices, sweetened energy and sports drinks, even Vitamin water. Most energy bars on the market today are driven by sugar related substances and really do not provide the ideal source of preferred fuel of the body. The most valuable fitness foods The nutrients needed to sustain your fitness and overall good health should be incorporated into the diet daily, not on occasion or consumed the night before a race. Just like training your muscles for the level of activity you desire, training your body to utilize preferred body fuel is also process that is on going. Cutting down the quantity of sugars and grain carbs need to be accompanied by an increase in quality fats to provide the body with adequate fuel. Incorporating the following foods can aid in fine tuning your body’s performance:

• Healthy fats from whole foods like avocados, organic grass-fed, raw, butter; virgin coconut oil, organic pastured eggs, olives, nuts, and wild salmon. Avocado, a fruit, is rich in monounsaturated fat that travels quickly to the liver and burned easily as energy, and not stored as body fat, is commonly more effective than carbloading. Using sugars and grains as an exercise boost or recovery source negates many advantages you are supposed to be getting from your exercise, including reducing the amount of human growth hormone released from intense exercise. There are some individuals that struggle with building muscle that this factor may play a large role in. If you struggle with building muscle, you may need to adjust the sugars and grains within your diet. • Astaxanthin is a natural compound found in wild salmon, it provides salmon with the strength and stamina to swim upstream and remarkably, studies show that it can also provide these benefits to your body as well, in enhanced athletic performance. It is also thought to be the highest antioxidant known to man at this time with added anti-inflammatory qualities. Sources for astaxanthin in addition to wild salmon would be krill oil or as a nutritional supplement. • Rhodiola Rosea, is known as an adaptogen; meaning it can help the body adapt to physical stress, reducing the recovery time of your body from exercise. Regardless of the level of your activity, most everyone can benefit from these fitness foods, adding nutrient rich foods to your diet can only have positive side benefits. ©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.

Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged Laura Joyce Contributing Writer You could almost hear the sound of decent people everywhere cringing when the remarks the Montana judge made hit the airwaves last week. It had started two years earlier. A 49-year-old male teacher raped his 14-yearold female student. Tragically, several weeks before the man’s trial, the victim committed suicide, unable to face testifying in court and encountering her rapist again. It is one of the most difficult challenges victims of rape deal with: in order to see justice done, they must come face to face with the person who committed such a horrible crime against them and frequently, they must—despite laws that prohibit this in most states—defend themselves against accusations, whether outright or implied, that they caused or contributed to the assault. Was she wearing a low-cut blouse? Guilty. Was she flirting? Even guiltier. Did she kiss the perpetrator? Forget about a conviction: if she wanted a kiss, she must have wanted it all. In the Montana case, because there was no victim testimony due to her suicide, the prosecutor decided that it was best to propose a plea bargain. The man accepted the plea deal, which involved admitting to the rape, participating in a sex offender’s program, and staying away from minors. Like a true pedophile, however, the perpetrator was soon having unsupervised contact with minors. As a result of violating the plea deal, he was sent back to court, presumably to be sentenced to the 15 years that had been suspended as long as he complied with the terms of the plea. Instead, he hit the Judicial Lotto when he walked into the courtroom of Judge Todd Baugh. “She (the 14-year-old child who was the victim) was older than her chronological age,” stated Judge Baugh, as he reduced the 15-year sentence to 30 days in jail. “She (the 14-year-old child who was the victim) was as much in control of the situation as he was,” the Judge observed, as he explained that, “this wasn’t one of those violent, beat-up rapes.”

Judge Baugh wasn’t the first person to excuse statutory rape as a pesky little legal technicality that gets in the way of two people consenting to have sex. It has happened before, and no doubt it will happen again. And again. In this case, the victim was 35 years younger than her rapist, but even that isn’t the real issue here, although it is deeply troubling (as is the fact that he was her teacher, and she was a troubled child). Sadly, the judge’s comments reflect what many people still believe: if the victim isn’t kicking and screaming and able to show clear and convincing injuries, it’s not “real” (or, as Representative Todd Akin famously called it, “legitimate”) rape. The judge’s comments reveal that he fails to understand that in our society, we agree that people under a certain age (it’s 16 in Montana) are children. Children. By virtue of the fact that their brains are still developing, they are unable to make the same kinds of judgments, and gauge consequences in the same way, as adults. That means that a 14-year-old cannot consent to sex— no matter what she’s wearing, no matter what she says, no matter how she behaves, whether she looks like she’s 14 or 40. When an adult has sex with a child, it is rape. Period. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimate that a woman is sexually assaulted every two minutes in the United States. Every. Two. Minutes. I wonder how often a victim fails to come forward, or commits suicide after a rape, or descends into alcohol or drug addiction to cope, because she just can’t face the shame that results from attitudes like Baugh’s, on top of the victimization that has already occurred? It is a further tragedy for victims of sexual crimes that shame is part of the fallout; it is a constant companion for many victims in the aftermath of a sexual assault. There are only two people, however, who should be feeling shame in this case: the adult pedophile who first victimized this child, and the judge who re-victimized her, and rape victims everywhere, all over again last week. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.

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