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“There’s a crisis coming in public education. I’d prefer these monies be reprioritized to go to public education instead of to the University of Maryland.”

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No Bombs Found In Suspicious Package Search

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After three weeks missing, state Natural Resources Police (NRP) say that the body of a kayaker who wanted to make trip from Virginia to a destination in St. Mary’s County was found Sunday.

Three fishermen found Jeryl Dickerson’s body at the mouth of Bodum Creek on the Virginia side of the Potomac River May 25, said NRP spokeswoman Candy Thompson.

Dickerson, a Woodbridge resident, went kayaking May 7 from Cole’s Point in Virginia to Tall Timbers Marina across the Potomac River for breakfast, Thompson said, but soon tired about one mile into the five-mile trip.

The person he was kayaking with told him to stay near a navigational light while he went back to get a motor boat to retrieve him.

When the friend returned Dickerson was nowhere to be found; he had gone out that morning without a life preserver. The empty kayak was found later that day along the Virginia shore near where the two men had paddled, NRP information stated.

Thompson said investigators made positive identification of Dickerson by “distinctive tattoos.”

His body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Baltimore for an autopsy, Thompson said, and results are pending. guyleonard@countytimes.net Photo by Guy Leonard Police and State Highway Administration road crews halted and turned traffic away from the shopping center on Merchant’s Lane in Leonardtown because of a suspicious package left at a McDonalds restaurant.

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Police, fire and rescue personnel tend to victims of a car rollover on Route 235 in Hollywood Wednesday afternoon.

A duffle bag left at a Leonardtown McDonalds restaurant led to police closing down much of Route 5 north of town for hours while bomb squads tried to ascertain the nature of the suspicious package.

Police had closed off Point Lookout Road for about a half mile in either direction of Merchant’s Lane after a citizen called the county’s Emergency Communications Center after seeing a male subject place a bag underneath the soda dispensers at the store.

Three minutes later at about 6:49 a.m. sheriff’s deputies arrived and cleared out the restaurant; two hours later other witnesses reported that they heard and saw a bang and a

flash of light at a nearby gas station, sheriff’s deputies reported, but explosive sniffing dogs found nothing.

By about 9 a.m. fire marshals used a robot to enter the store and seek out the duffle bag, which was brought out about a half-hour later. After x-raying the duffle bag fire marshals searched it and found nothing, deputies reported.

By 10:30 a.m. the roadways were reopened.

Police say the owner of the bag was found at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and told investigators that he worked at the McDonalds and hid his duffle bag there to avoid taking it with him to the courthouse in Leonardtown. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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This presentation will focus on the key attributes of a successful plan and practical behavioral finance solutions to help plan sponsors increase plan success, increase successful outcomes for plan participants and attract the talent they need to be successful. With traditional pensions that guarantee lifetime income in retirement being replaced with define contribution plans, our country’s retirement system is in crisis due to only half of private-sector workers having access to a company retirement plan, even less participate and maximize their savings potential and most make poor investment decisions.

The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in Human Resources issues. The cost is $20.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members, which includes lunch. Deadline for registering is Wednesday, June 4. To register, go to: http://hrasmonline.shrm.org/ Once registered, payment is required if a cancellation is made after the deadline date.

This seminar is currently pending approval of HRCI credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local police are investigating a crash at Maryland International Raceway May 25 that claimed the life of a racer from Bethlehem, Penn.

The victim in the crash was identified as Lamont Atkins-Freeman, 48, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

Preliminary reports from police show that as Freeman was crossing the finish line at the Budd’s Creek raceway that he lost control of his 1971 Plymouth Duster, struck a barrier and was ejected from the vehicle.

Sheriff’s office investigators are asking any of the public who attended the races that day and captured it on video to contact them.

Royce Miller, operator of the facility along with the rest of the Miller family, said Atkins-Freeman was one of nearly 750 racers who come from across the region to race during big events at the track.

“He’s probably been here a time

or two,” Miller told The County Times.

“Since I’ve been running this facility for the past 25 years this was our first on-track fatality.”

Atkins-Freeman crashed during a test run of his racecar, Miller said, and not during an actual race, which would have been scheduled later that day.

“There wasn’t even a car in the other lane,” Miller said.

A statement from the Miller family said that when Atkins-Freeman began his test run that his helmet was secured but just after he crashed investigators found that his helmet was still in the car after he had been ejected.

When he crashed into the concrete barrier on the track his car rolled, the statement said, leading to his being thrown from the car.

Investigators found the seatbelts and roll bar where still intact, the statement said, and anchored in the car. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The latest campaign reports show that in the primary contests for the District 29 senate seat and the Dist. 29 A delegate race there are clear advantages when it comes to cash on hand at least for the moment.

In the GOP senate primary Steve Waugh, who ran against and nearly defeated incumbent Democrat Sen. Roy Dyson in 2010, has $9,813 on hand after spending $8,753 from the beginning of the year through May. Waugh, of Lusby, had a prior balance of $15,472.

His opponent St. Mary’s County Commissioner Cindy Jones, of Valley Lee, reported just a $155.79 cash on hand balance but this was after a heavy expenditure list of $5,843.21, much of which went to campaign mailings according to reports filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections.

St. Mary’s County Commissioner Larry Jarboe’s campaign for the GOP slot in the race did not show up on the state’s campaign report website.

In the Dist. 29 A race, which will decided the eventual replacement for retiring Del. John F. Wood, Matt Morgan has the largest on hand funding war chest among Republican primary candidates with $16,803.55 with about $14,000 of that coming from political action funds, contributions and fundraiser ticket purchases.

Morgan has spent just under $6,500 in his campaign for this reporting period.

Thomas F. McKay and Bryan Barthelme both reported nearly identical cash on hand amounts of $4,325 and $4,327.31 respectively. Democrat Dan Slade is running unopposed in his primary.

In the races for Board of County Commissioner seats Mike Hewitt, local businessman has the highest on call cash reserves reported at $10,346.08, having already spent just under $12,000 on his campaign for the District 2 seat.

His opponent Bob Schaller, economics professor and former director of the county economic development department, reported a total of $6,926.78 for cash on hand.

In the race between GOP candidate for District 1 Tom Jarboe, who runs a local defense contractor business reported $4,855.77 while his opponent Merl Evans, a member of the county planning commission, reported $2,230.62 on hand.

In the District 3 race between GOP candidate John O’Connor reported just a campaign affidavit while the state’s campaign finance website showed his Democrat opponent Joseph St. Clair, a local business owner, had yet to file a current finance report.

Incumbent County Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell reported $8,435.10 for cash on hand while his GOP opponent Randy Guy reported just $1,071.

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Commissioners Move Ahead On Economic Diversity Project

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A majority of county commissioners voted Tuesday to approve several consultant contracts to move ahead with the county’s comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) amid opposition from some that the multiple efforts would lead to a lack of focus and waste of precious funding resources.

The CEDS project includes a 12-member panel of citizens from a wide range of backgrounds to come up with a way to reduce and relieve the county from is continued dependence on the U.S. Navy and the defense contractor industry for regional prosperity.

To that end the county’s Department of Economic Development, headed by Robin Finnacom, asked for consultants from the University of Maryland and Towson University to study different angles of the county’s current economic status to determine its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Commissioners Dan Morris and Larry Jarboe voted against the contracts with the educational institutions for varying reasons.

Morris said having multiple studies done on the economic status from different viewpoints of the county diffused the focus of the overall efforts.

Jarboe said the money to be used on the studies, about $160,000 could have been better used to fund local education, which he viewed as a key component of ensuring the community was secure from a base realignment and closure action.

The local school system recently reported a $6.6 million budget shortfall for fiscal 2014 due to rising health care costs and asked the commissioners for help.

“There’s a crisis coming in public education,” Jarboe said. “I’d prefer these monies be reprioritized to go to public education instead of to the University of Maryland.”

Commissioner Cindy Jones disagreed, saying that with expected defense cuts coming it was imperative to move quickly on moving ahead with economic diversification — to do that meant finding out just where the county stood with its business base.

“I’m anxious to pull the trigger on this,” Jones said. “We really can’t wait any longer to get these things underway.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Boeing Funds Oyster Restoration for the 5th Year The Boeing Company awarded a $25,000 grant to St. Mary’s River Watershed Association for the fifth year in a row, enabling SMRWA to carry on its oyster restoration project in Horseshoe Bend.

Oyster habitat was first created through the placement of 12 concrete rubble mounds, along with 540 reef balls stacked two and three high. Then, over 15 million oysters were planted on those mounds. It’s a year-round process, and many of you called us to say you have seen our contractor out on the river this past February.

Marylanders Grow Oysters participants assist in the project by nurturing baby oysters through their first vulnerable year of life at their docks. Then those year-old oysters are also planted on restoration areas in the sanctuary. The cages are cleaned, spat are placed in the cages, and the process of caring for the young oysters begins again. We always need more waterfront owners to steward cages of spat at their docks. Call us at 301-7372903 for more information on how you can be a Marylanders Grow Oysters volunteer.

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On June 24, we will host about 50 teenagers from the Leadership Southern Maryland Teen Leadership Conference in a morning dedicated to learning about oyster culture and the importance of clean water, followed by the planting of a half million oyster spat. Please come to the college waterfront and participate in this exciting event.

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Triple Murder Convict To Get New Trial

A man found guilty of murdering three people more than 40 years ago and sentenced to three life terms in prison is set to get a new trial after a Calvert County Circuit Court judge ruled earlier this year that the defendant’s original trial was marred by faulty jury instructions.

Scherrell Richard Link, now 69, claims that he also suffered from ineffective counsel during his 1973 trial due to the fact that his lawyer did not object to the thenjudge’s instructions that the jury was not only the judge of the evidence presented at trial but also the judge of the law itself.

Link, in his appeal, claimed that the jury did not follow the standard of finding his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Though his alleged crime occurred in Lexington Park back in the summer of 1973 his trial was moved to Calvert County where he was convicted and sentenced for the first-degree murders of George William Pratt, Douglas Parks and Shirley Mottler, the assault and attempted murder of William Craig, use of a handgun in the commission of a felony and conspiracy to murder his first three victims.

Court records from the Court of Special Appeals, which heard one of Link’s appeals back in 1973, show the triple shooting was precipitated by a bar fight in Leonardtown June 24 in which Link, his wife and a friend Richard

Speaks was involved.

The fight erupted between Speaks and others in the bar, court records show, in which Speaks was struck over the head with a bottle.

The three soon-to-be victims were apparently the ones who allegedly had attacked Speaks, according to court records.

Link was said to have declared to someone who was trying help mend Speaks’ wounds but a friend of one of the victims: “You just don’t hit somebody over the head with a bottle and gang up on people without paying for it.

Your are going to pay for it.”

After the brawl Link, his wife and Speaks left the bar and traveled to Link’s home; while on their way there Link asked Speaks if he wanted to kill Mottler and the two other men.

Speaks said that he would, court records showed.

“The appellant added that the only way to handle people like that was to shoot them,” according to court records.

Link armed himself with a .38 caliber revolver while Speaks retrieved a rifle and drove to a place just short of Mottler’s home and waited for some visitors to leave.

They got out of their car, went to Mottler’s door and asked to come in for a party; Parks answered the door but was met by Link who came in and shot him dead.

Link next grabbed Mottler as she was coming down the steps and shot her in the head, court records show.

Both Link and Speaks then ran up the stairs and

found Pratt in the bedroom; Speaks leveled his rifle and fired, killing Pratt, according to court records.

Link tried to kick in another bedroom door being held shut by Craig; Link told Speaks to shoot at the door and after Speaks did so they both left.

The bullet passed through the door but missed Craig.

During his trial Link had used an insanity defense along with alcohol intoxication in an attempt to negate the charges of specific intent in the murders.

One psychiatrist testified that Link was insane at the time of the murders due to his mental disorders as well as his alcohol consumption but two other psychiatrists for the state gave contrary testimony.

A lawyer representing Link in an appeal for modification of his client’s sentence back in 2005 stated that Link had undergone a virtual psychological and personal transformation while in prison due to the treatment he received for his mental disorders brought on by a broken and traumatic childhood.

Link has earned several degrees while in prison, attorney Michael Lytle wrote, and has since taken to teaching valuable life skills to fellow inmates.

Prosecutors have officially appealed the court’s decision to give Link a new trial because the evidence against him was so overwhelming that the jury could not in all likelihood have found him not guilty. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Education Commissioners Decide to Wait On Schools Deficit

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to hold off increasing any funding to the Board of Education to forestall a $6.6 million budget shortfall and wait until the school system’s budget numbers are finalized by either August or September once fiscal 2014 has passed.

After about an hour of deliberation on five separate options, one of which would have had the county provide about $782,000 to cover expenses the school system could not manage, the commissioners decided to wait until the numbers were firm.

Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano was actually pleased to hear that elected leaders wanted to give both the county and school system some fiscal breathing room.

“The conversation today is wonderful from our standpoint,” Martirano said.

The decision the commissioners made essentially allows the school system to continue to make cost savings measures until the end of the year, which may bring the deficit down to less than one percent of their budget of about $193 million.

The one percent figure is important because any amount more than that is the trigger for state oversight of the system’s fiscal operation through the Maryland State Board of Education.

Commissioners said that was a stigma they wanted to avoid.

“I don’t want to put St. Mary’s County through the charge of being dealt with through the state,” said Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell.

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Commissioner Todd Morgan said that the option they chose was the route to reconciling the deficit and avoiding state oversight.

Morgan said he “completely concurred” with Russell in keeping control of the school system local.

For more than a month the county government and school system have moved back and forth with options on how to bridge the shortfall; the school system sent out feelers to see if the county would be willing to fully fund the shortfall without the school board using any of its reserves but the county seemed willing to only fund a portion of it while at least one of the commissioners, Morgan, stood firm on making no extra funding available to the school system, citing mismanagement on their part.

After the school system froze hiring of additional staff and curbed other expenditures the amount they would have needed for the shortfall ranged from $782,000 to nearly $2.8 million.

County Finance Officer Elaine Kramer said emphatically that the county did not have the reserves to cover the larger figure.

Her staff’s recommendation to the commissioners that they wait to see what the school system’s fiscal numbers would be later this summer was also based on an expected variance in the income tax disbursement from the state.

“Why not wait until August or September when you’ve got the actual numbers,” Kramer said.

With Tuesdays vote option the commissioners signaled that they would be willing to discuss possibly funding the deficit once the school system’s numbers were finalized and “based on actual results” according to county documents.

Maryland Physical Education Demonstration School Evergreen Elementary School has been selected as a Maryland Physical Education Demonstration School for 2014-17. This recognition is awarded to schools whose physical education programs are considered to be exemplary and thus model programs in the state.

The Maryland Physical Education Demonstration Schools Program is affiliated with the Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; the President’s Council on Physical Fitness, Sports and Nutrition; and the Maryland State Department of Education. The selection process requires that the entire physical education program is evaluated through an initial application and a subsequent on-site visit. As a part of the application, teachers are required to list three Exemplary Features and provide evidence of Quality Teaching; Philosophy; Organization and Administration; Curriculum and Planning; Assessment and Evaluation; Professionalism; and Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies.

Mr. Michael Mason, Consultant for Adapted Physical Education at the Maryland State Department of Education and Visitation Team Captain, commented that during their daylong visit the visitation team had observed lessons that reflected the Maryland Physical

Education Standards and well developed plans that included multiple activities with pictures, charts, visual aids, and the use of a variety of assessments linked to state and local curriculum. The team also noted that maximum active learning time was observed in all lessons, with students being engaged in movement more than 50% of the time; extensive extra-curricular activities highlighted the collaboration of the physical education teachers with other teachers and content areas; and that the inclusion of wellness goals in the School Improvement Plan demonstrated a holistic approach to education.

Physical Education teachers Ms. Sabra Szczyglowski and Mr. Shawn Knott are to be commended on this outstanding achievement.

This is the second time that the school has been identified for this award, having received initial Demonstration School status in 2011.

We hope that many physical education teachers from across the state will choose to visit the school to witness outstanding instruction and a commitment to providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to be physically active for a lifetime.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Andrew Roper at 301-475-5511, extension 32122, or at acroper@smcps.org.

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CSM Faculty Prepare to Retire

Faculty and staff at the College of Southern Maryland gathered May 14 to celebrate four faculty members and their years of service. Left, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Sue Subocz offered remarks on each professor and invited those attending to share favorite memories. Retiring are Judith Allen-Leventhal, professor of English in the languages and literature division; Ronald Brown, professor of history and chair of communication, arts and humanities division; Susan Chappelear, professor of art and coordinator of ceramics; and Mary Hunt, professor and early childhood development program coordinator.

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Retiring faculty members from the College of Southern Maryland were recognized during a retirement reception May 14 at the La Plata Campus. From left, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Sue Subocz offered congratulations and well wishes on future endeavors to retirees Mary Hunt, Susan Chappelear and Ronald Brown, as well as to Professor Judith Allen-Leventhal, who was unable to attend.

Salisbury Social Work Students at SMHEC Reach Out to Local So. MD Communities

The Salisbury University Masters in Social Work (MSW) degree program at the Southern MD Higher Education Center (SMHEC) in Spring 2014 had class projects that reached out to local St. Mary’s County and Calvert County communities. The Salisbury University Social Work students are doing some wonderful work in Southern Maryland! In the spring 2014 semester students in the Social Work Practice III course – a course that introduces students to working with communities and organizations to solve problems – were tasked with creating a project that would make a difference in the community. The Professor, Kathleen Arban, was happy to say that they exceeded her expectations!

Three group projects highlighted different social problems within the communities: domestic violence, homelessness, and childhood obesity. Projects ranged from hosting a “Play to be Fit” family fun day, which included healthy snacks and games, to disseminating a newsletter featuring information about and listing homeless services, which reached over 800 people through Facebook and groups. They also

had another group raising more than $500 in funds divided between Angel’s Watch in St. Mary’s County and the Crisis Intervention Program in St. Mary’s county, which both serve domestic violence victims. For additional information about Salisbury University’s BASW and MSW program, please contact Kathleen Arban, LCSW-C, Satellite Coordinator for the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center Site, at ksarban@ salisbury.edu or 301-737-2500.

Understanding the need to provide educational opportunities for prospective social workers at both the bachelors and masters level, Salisbury University brought their B.A. in Social Work and their Masters in Social Work (MSW) degree programs to the Southern MD Higher Education Center (SMHEC) last year. The SMHEC campus is located at 44219 Airport Road, in California Maryland 20658, and is at www.smhec. org. The Salisbury University is now accepting applications for their MSW and BA in Social Work degree programs at www. salisbury.edu. They will also have representatives at the SMHEC Open House on Thursday June 26, 4 to 7 p.m.

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CSM Trustees Approve Plan for Regional Campus

The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees at its May 15 board meeting approved the conceptual design and master plan for the college’s new Regional Campus to be located on 74 acres in Hughesville. The master plan, as designed and presented by Grimm + Parker Architects, is designed to create a sense of community and includes five phases of growth.

The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees at its May 15 board meeting approved the conceptual design and master plan for the college’s new Regional Campus to be located on 74 acres in Hughesville. The campus will provide offerings and programs to serve the entire region in a more cost-effective and convenient way.

The master plan, as designed and presented by Grimm + Parker Architects, is designed to create a sense of community and includes five phases of growth.

The first phase will be the construction of a Center for Trades and Energy Training, which has outgrown its currently leased 18,000-square-foot facility in Waldorf. To meet the growing needs of students and these programs, the college is planning a 40,000-square-foot facility at the Regional Campus.

“We serve Southern Maryland with a full-service campus in each of our counties and no one campus is more important than any other. We deliver a full range of academic programs and services; however, there are some programs that are too expensive to replicate on more than one campus, such as our trades programs and nursing and allied health. It makes much more sense to centralize these programs so residents of all three counties can take full advantage of them. This will allow us to operate in a very cost-effective manner, while being more conveniently located," CSM Presi-

dent Dr. Brad Gottfried said.

Other phases proposed for the campus and reflected in the master plan include a Health Science building, a Fine Arts building, a field house and relocation of the college’s athletic fields as well as space to accommodate future needs.

In presenting the master plan, Grimm + Parker’s Senior Associate David Prevette said, “This is a beautiful piece of property with a gentle slope that has a lot of opportunity.” He also noted a natural sense of wayfinding and provided opportunities for gathering into the master plan.

“It will be an impressive campus to see as you drive by, with the Health Sciences Building facing Route 5 and commanding the site similar to how the Flagship Building does at the Prince Frederick Campus for passers-by on Route 231,” Gottfried said during the Trustee meeting.

In addition to campuses in La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick, CSM also runs the CTET in Waldorf, the Center for Transportation Training in La Plata, and partners with the University of Maryland, University College in operating the UMUC-CSM Waldorf Center for Higher Education.

A regional community college serving Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties, CSM serves more than 27,600 credit and continuing education students. For information, visit www.csmd.edu.

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ence only comes from being in the trenches. It comes from time spent dealing with every aspect of government. It comes from a willingness to serve the people of St. Mary’s County, to be answerable and accountable for the ways in which our hard earned tax dollars are spent.

There is only one candidate who fits the bill: Tommy McKay. Tommy has beaten this Democratic machine before. The other two candidates have no experience of facing off against or competing with this machine. Tommy was born and bred in St. Mary’s County. He has been here his entire life and, just like us, he lives and works here, pays his taxes here, raised his family here and understands what the county and state need to do to improve our quality of living here in St. Mary’s County.

The other two candidates running for the 29A delegate seat are saying what they want to do, but we have no record of their accomplishments when it comes to government reform. Tommy, as our Commissioner President, stated what he intended to do and then he did it!

As Commissioner President for St. Mary’s County from 2002 – 2006, Tommy was able to bring Republicans and Democrats together to solve our most pressing issues of the day. Here is just a sampling of what was accomplished under Tommy’s leadership: • Reduced the size of government by eliminating 5 government agencies and eliminating senior staff positions while still able to improve on the delivery of services!

• Reduces taxes 7 times in 4 years!

• Cut the energy tax rate by 50%!

• Capped the Senior property tax to age 70!

• First Board of County Commissioners to reduce debt by 25 million dollars!

• And a host of other services that benefited our county during his term as Commissioner President. Go to www.electmckay.com and see Tommy’s accomplishments for yourself Experience does matter. Tommy has shown that he has what it takes to represent us as the next Delegate for 29A from St. Mary’s County. At the League of Women Voters/NAACP Forum (only Tommy and Matt attended that forum) and in the Republican Women’s Forum (all three candidates attended), Tommy clearly showed that his depth of knowledge on the issues

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facing us today far surpass those of Puff and Matt. In answering the questions, Tommy was the only one of the candidates who gave solution based answers.

You will most likely hear lots of rhetoric about the issues on various candidates from a variety of sources. I urge you to shy away from the negative aspect of politics and focus on the candidates’ records. What they have been able to accomplish is a clear indication of what they will do for us on the future.

I have whole heartedly endorsed Tommy McKay to be our first Republican Delegate for St. Mary’s County. I hope that you will join me in supporting Tommy’s campaign and effort to take Maryland into a new direction!

Last, but not least; I would like to thank all of the people who voted for me in the 2010 primary election to serve as a member of the St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you, my fellow county Republicans. In the almost 4 years of service I feel the committee and its current members have excelled at re-invigorating the party. We worked hard, alongside the Republican Club and the Republican Woman’s Club to make St. Mary’s County a Republican county for the first time ever in 2012. The ranks of the Republican Party continue to grow to this day!

It is with a bit of sadness that I have formally resigned from the committee. I have done this because I believe that my efforts to help strengthen our county and state will be more effective by actively supporting those candidates I feel will best serve the interests of our citizens. I felt it would not be right for me to stay on the committee and work on the campaigns of those I support.

In the upcoming primary election, June 12 – 19 for early voting and June 24 all polls are open. I encourage all of those who supported me, to please support Tommy McKay for Republican State Delegate for 29A along with all of my hard working friends currently serving as members of the St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee (SMCRCC); Mary Burke-Russell, Julie Burk-Greer, Kevin Cioppa, Joe DiMarco, Lou Sierra and Ellynne Brice-Davis. I am also supporting my good friends Barbara Thompson, Jodi Stanalonis and David Willenborg who are running for the SMCRCC. Patrick Burke Mechanicsville

Questions Concerning the Wind Energy Center Wind Farm I have some questions regarding the discussions about the Great Bay Wind Energy Center Wind Farm and the Radar/Range testing at PAX River Naval Air Station.

1. Would the Wind Farm effect all Radar/Range testing?

2. If the Wind Farm was shut down any day between 2400 and 0400 could this solve the problem?

3. If during a particular time period there was a conflict, could Air Force Radar/Range testing facilities be made available to the Navy?

4. Could stealth testing be accomplished by changing the flight path of the aircraft?

5. Mr. Gillingham has said, “Some programs, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter costs millions of dollars a day. Those programs are operating at PAX River to conduct aircraft tests that in the long run will help save the lives of pilots and air crews”. If the Wind Farm complex will not be completed and operational for several years, won’t the Radar/Range testing of the F-35 and P-8 aircraft be completed by then?

6. According to a story from the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division, released on 4/30/14, the Navy and E.ON Climate and Renewables (EC&R) Development, LLC, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to avoid adverse impacts on

Navy flight training from proposed wind turbines near the Naval Weapons System Training Facility at Boardman in Oregon. Is anything like a MOA being worked on to resolve the PAX River/Eastern Shore problem?

7. Stories in the Enterprise and County Times have appeared in the past weeks regarding the impact the Eastern Shore Wind Farm might have on the PAX River Naval Air Station. Several people including Mr. Gillingham, County Commissioner Todd Morgan and Delegate John Bohanon have insinuated that if the Wind Farm on the Eastern Shore, as proposed, is installed that it could result in the loss of 20,000 plus jobs on the Base that could be transferred elsewhere, with a subsequent closing of the Base. With the downsizing of the Defense budget and reduction of Navy funds, do they believe the Navy would spend millions of dollars to transfer 20,000 plus jobs and facilities from PAX River to somewhere else because the Navy could not do Radar/Range testing at PAX River?

Does that sound logical? There is a saying, “If you can’t dazzle the Public with brilliance, baffle them with scare tactics.” Is there some “baffling” going on here?

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Experience Matters

When it comes to electing the right person to represent us at the local, state and federal levels of government, experience matters, period. But, experience varies, and not all experience is equal. Look at the current occupant in the White House. President Obama’s experience is in campaigning and getting out the vote, but he has failed miserably in managing a national economy and has continued to expand the federal government. Then you have Steny Hoyer, he has been on the public payroll his entire life, and a Congressman for over 30 years. He has plenty of experience about how to work Congress, but zero ability to make Congress work for us.

So in the upcoming Republican primary election for the race to fill Delegate Johnny Wood’s seat, I had to take a good look at the three candidates vying to run against a Democrat who has an unchallenged primary.

All three candidates are fine gentleman, Tommy McKay, Brian “Puff” Barthleme and Matt Morgan. I would have a cup of coffee with anyone of them, and have a great time.

But this is an election with consequences and it should not be, cannot be, about who is the nicer guy. If that is how you are looking to cast your vote in this primary election, you are doing a disservice to yourself and your fellow Republicans.

This race is about the best Republican candidate to run against a well-entrenched Democratic majority. It is not as much about who can beat Democratic candidate Dan Slade, but more about who can beat Maryland’s Democratic machine. We need a candidate who can take on the massive, and formidable Democratic engine that runs, and has been running Annapolis, and beat it. We need a candidate with the right balance of experience when it comes to knowing how to create a productive and prosperous business, making payroll, creating jobs, balancing budgets and projecting areas where growth can safely happen. We need a candidate who knows St. Mary’s County, understands the need for better transportation, recognizes the importance of the PAX River Naval Base, works to reduce our tax burden, and increase prosperity for all of us.

After that, I looked at the candidates’ political savvy. Such as understanding how the state government interacts with the local county government and how best to get the politicians across the aisle to serve the voters.

There will be times to stand firm and pound the pulpit, and other times to meet on common ground. Our new Delegate will have to know when to be bold, when to compromise, and when to persuade. That kind of experi-

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Regarding the letter in your May 22 edition, ostensibly written by Mr. John Gorlitz, I find the letter interesting in many ways. Many would say it is not worthy of a response but certain points need some clarification and several things raise interesting questions.

I find myself in very good company as one of the named persons in the rant. I consider it an honor to be included with Commissioner Jones and Commissioner Morgan. I must have moved up on the social ladder. It is interesting that all of the named accused share the same political affiliation and that is particularly notable since it takes three votes to prevail on a vote within the Board of County Commissioners and I seem to remember some sharp criticism of the school system coming from a third commissioner who escaped the vile comments of the author. It would not surprise me if there is no Mr. Gorlitz but that handle is a pen name for a ghost writer. If so, I can understand why the real author would not want their name associated with the personal and inappropriate comments in the letter. It is also interesting to note that the writing style and use of capital letters is remarkably similar to the style and use of capital letters used by Mr. Steven Sloan in the unedited version of his letter that appeared in your May 15th edition. (An edited version of that letter was also printed in another local newspaper) Neither Mr. Gorlitz nor Mr. Sloan are listed in the phone book but both names can be remotely connected to a local place of worship. I have good reason to believe that the two letters were written by the same person.

Either the author’s research was not well done or those they conferred with misled them since some of the characterizations directed toward me are inaccurate and physically impossible which discredits all the references in the letter. I defy the author to prove some of the statements applied to me since they simply did not or could not happen. A few things are correct since I am old, I do reside by myself and I have written several letters critical of the school system. Two of these are not unique to me so I fail to see how this should be a concern. I am definitely not the only person in these categories and again I feel I am in good company. It is not uncommon for those who find themselves unable to effectively argue against the facts in the message to attack the messenger. Sometimes the truth hurts and small minded people just can’t accept the facts. Virtually all the players in the school deficit debacle have admitted mistakes were made and the matter should have been handled differently. This is to their credit and was a big step in them starting to regain their credibility. They even acknowledged

that the original reasons given as the cause of the deficit were bogus. The remarks about the cost of women’s health were particularly offensive and originated only from within the school administration so criticism was totally appropriate. The lack of transparency is also an issue solely the responsibility of the administration and it is a fact that the funds slated for potential salary increases were in the budget but had to be used to help reduce the deficit, an idea that also came from within. All this can be attributed to the school administration without any intervention by other elected officials or any of the critics yet the author ignores any culpability by school officials. This lack of logic, not only by the author but by others within the school system, is mystifying.

I never claimed to be a competent writer but evidentially I did express myself well enough to make my point or else the author would not be so upset. My spelling is even worse than my writing. They claim to be a former english teacher and I am glad that part of their career is over. I can’t imagine having such a vindictive person in the same room as children. The author’s writing style doesn’t seem to be consistent with the little bit of training I received in composition but perhaps things have changed. The use of my full name seven times in eight consecutive sentences seems to me to be a little much.

It is unfortunate that this “teacher” decided to be an advocate for the school system since guilt by association is a distinct possibility and the vast majority of people, including school employees, will not embrace the author’s personal attacks on others. The personal assaults are clearly beyond the pale. Other teachers should not be judged by the author’s style of advocacy and the author did them a disservice by alleging he is, or was, one of them. The author also claims an identity with those native to St. Mary’s County but based on my 30 years as a resident of St. Mary’s, which I believe is a longer tenure than that of the author, I don’t think too many natives will want to be associated with the author. For a supposedly welleducated person the author does not give the appearance of being very smart.

I did find one item written by the author to be completely accurate. It was stated, “Remember, what you write for the public to read is an actual reflection of you as a person ……”. This shoe is a perfect fit for the author and I hope they wear it with pride. If my suspicions are correct it will be interesting to see if this identity is accepted after their real name is known.

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Leadership Silences the Distracters

what they believe is in the best interest of everyone both short term and long term. Rarely does a leader make a decision that is welcomed by all.

Along with elected and public office comes an expectation of some criticism. Criticism, however, should never be reduced to such hurtful and mean-spirited nonsense.

Mr. Gorlitz, we are so fortunate to have freedom of speech in this country. But along with that comes an obligation to allow other private citizens the same right to exercise that freedom.

Your letter shows rage, intolerance, and a lack of understanding of what the roles of County Commissioners, School Board Members and the Superintendent really are. By all means, argue your case for whatever you think is fair and reasonable regarding the budget. But keep in mind that these elected officials and the private citizen you referenced are human beings with families.

Many people have had the opportunity to see firsthand the changes that have taken place in St. Mary’s County over the past 50 years. Aside from the obvious changes in population, roads, housing, and the like, there has been a change in how our community prioritizes education.

With a heritage made up of farmers and watermen, the St. Mary’s many of us knew back in the 60’s and 70’s was a nice place to live. Most family’s incomes were quite modest with generally only blue collar jobs available, including jobs at Patuxent River Naval Base. Many families did not see the value or need for college education, as the jobs available often did not require such.

Today, our community values education differently and rightly so. The community’s goal is to make available to our children the best education we can afford. Over the past 12 years we have seen our public school system become one of the most revered systems in the state of Maryland. Student achievement levels have improved, our facilities are modern and well equipped, and the cooperation and commitment of elected officials, educators and parents is evidence of the community’s commitment to education.

Yet nothing comes easy, and while the goals of our community with respect to education may be closely aligned, the ability to have everyone agree on how to achieve success can and often is elusive.

When I took office as Commissioner President in 2002, there was a high level of anxiety between folks who disagreed on how best to achieve success and funding for our schools. My first budget public hearing shortly after taking office was one of high drama, including union pickets outside of Chopticon High School where the budget hearing was held. The tenor of school board members and the Superintendent revealed the strong disagreement and discontent with the county commissioners. Behind the scenes, the sentiments were much the same among all parties. This anxiety had built over years as our community’s priorities had changed, and it was finally reaching a boiling point.

A year later, I had the great honor of standing shoulder to shoulder with my fellow county commissioners, school board members, the Superintendent of Schools, Pat Richardson, our Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele and students from Town Creek Elementary School as we celebrated the unanimous agreement and signing of the St. Mary’s County Bridge to Excellence Agreement. It was like the world had turned upside down.

There were no pickets at the next budget public hearing, there was no animosity between elected officials, no partisan grand standing. Teachers, students, parents, everyone now knew once and for all that our community’s first commitment was to better education with accountability.

People often ask me; “how did we do it?” The answer is quite simple, we all listened. With no preset agenda in mind, other than just talk about our challenges and our opportunities, I scheduled an 8 am breakfast meeting the first Wednesday of every month and invited the school board and their administrative staff, as well as the county commissioners and our administrative staff. We would meet and just talk and listen.

In addition, Superintendent Richardson and I would meet once a month for lunch and a school tour. We would tour a different school each month as she would highlight the various opportunities to improve education, and I would expound on the need to make certain funding made its way to the classrooms and results were measured.

The trust and understanding that was built during these meetings over the next year lead to the 5 year commitment that would be the first of its kind in Maryland. More importantly it laid out our community’s number one priority.

Not long afterwards, the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools invited me to Baltimore to speak with school boards from across the state in order that they might understand better how to work together with local government.

Here we are some 10 years later as I watch current events unfold. I can see the anxiety in our community reaching back to that pre-2002 level which I spoke of previously. A recent letter submitted to The County Times from Mr. John Gorlitz displayed a type of anger and harsh attacks that I know does not reflect the community at large. However it does represent a segment of our community that sometimes uses anger to distract from the real issue.

Hopefully the good, if any is possible, that will come from Mr. Gorlitz’s letter is that our community leaders will continue to understand that these types of distracters keep us from advancing the priorities of our community, and the only way to silence them is by maintaining trust and understanding among our leaders, which can only come from listening.

Patricia M. Richardson, Ph.D. (Former Superintendent, SMCPS) Mechanicsville, Md.

Thomas F. McKay, former County Commissioner President, candidate for Maryland House of Delegates

David Ryan Hollywood, Md.

Response to Gorlitz I read with great concern the letter by John Gorlitz in your May 22 edition. Mr. Gorlitz describes himself as a former English teacher. After reading his cruel and sarcastic personal attack on two County Commissioners and a private citizen, I fail to see what he accomplished on behalf of our teachers. Karl Kirby Pence, a teacher and former president of the Maryland State Teachers’ Association (MSTA) and a gentleman for whom I have great respect wrote an editorial explaining his take on elected officials. He said (paraphrasing) that he voted for the individuals who best represented his thinking, but did not expect them to vote his way on every issue. This, he went on to say is how democracy works. Mr. Gorlitz could take a lesson from this highly respected teacher.

Leaders have to consider all of the information and advice at their disposal. They have to trust their staff to provide them with facts and listen carefully to their constituents – ALL of their constituents. This means listening to the loud, public voices as well as the quiet and not so public voices. Then they must make decisions based on

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June 6, 7, and 8 join us for Raiders & Invaders Weekend!

Raiders & Invaders commemorates the…

Yeah, Yeah the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 in this area….blah, blah, blah. I hated history; it was my worst subject in school, and I’m not much fonder of it now. I’m not planning on coming.

But it isn’t just an historical event, it’s a whole weekend with food, games, music, circus acts, art, storytelling and activities for all ages! It’s First Friday, a Leonardtown event, a weekend excursion package and a chance to win $1,000 all rolled into one! You really should come.

So, what’s the historical part?

Raiders & Invaders is a chance to learn the history they tried to teach you in school. Only the event doesn’t use books and teachers. It uses live, hands-on activities taught by people who are history buffs, who can show you how to shoot a musket or stitch a quilt and answer questions about how people lived back in the early 1800’s. During Saturday’s festival Black Forest Artworks Blacksmith will demonstrate the tradition craft on a coal forge while engaging the audience.

The Calvert-Arundel Swordsmen heat things up when they display their artifacts, singing, and fencing. You will be able to get a close up look at clothing from that time period with Clothing of the Era at the Old Jail Museum. The Chesapeake Lace Guild will display their age old delicate craft lace with some “try me” pillows. Hand quilters will give you the chance to try your hand at stitching and you will be able to view some of the marvelous and outstanding work they have done! View a 30’ x 42’ hand-stitched replica of the Star-Spangled Banner.

You will get a chance to see what it takes to transform raw wool to shawl with the Chesapeake Spinners and Weavers.

Each group will have displays that will make you wish you were back in 1812 yourself!

Plus, the Newtowne Players will be acting out the major events with a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek script written by locals, and other local authors will be giving presentation in the Town hall. Tudor Hall is hosting a live music stage, the Daughters of 1812, genealogy searches, and a series of periodstyle portraits by local artist Nicole Stewart. This free event is a great way to spend some family time together, enjoy the early summer weather, and learn about history together.

I dunno. Saturday sounds like just another Leonardtown event. Not enough parking, large crowd, not enough food, no alcohol. I’m still not sold.

Well, that’s not quite right, either. The event will include the Town restaurants and several local food vendors, including McKay’s Food Store Stuffed Ham, Kevin Thompson’s crab cakes, BBQ and French fries at Sunshine Catering, and turkey legs and more from Lenny’s Restaurant. Quality Street Catering will have an open-air bistro at the Wharf along with Papa John’s Pizza, Big Dawg’s hot dogs and fresh, hot kettle corn! The restaurants around the Square will also be open for you to be able to sit down and enjoy a nice, airconditioned meal, and most have added new dishes especially

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for the event.

No, we didn’t forget about your sweet tooth! There will be plenty of desserts and snacks to go around including cupcakes and cookies from Anita’s Cake Shop, snow cones from the Lexington Park Lions, fresh hot kettle corn from St. Mary’s Soil Conservation Envirothon and ice cream from Spider Hall Farms at Tudor Hall.

In addition to food, there will also be beverages to sip on while enjoying the event. For the adults, there will be a tavern tent, with live music, serving local wines from Port of Leonardtown Winery and traditional and craft beers with the Leonardtown Rotary and Guy Distributing. Around the town, there will be rum tastings held at Quality Street Kitchen & Catering, wine tastings held at Port of Leonardtown, and hard cider tastings at the Good Earth Natural Foods provided by Millstone Cellars.

It’s a great way to take a load off and sit back to enjoy the event,

but make sure you bring your ID. No one under 21 will be served alcohol.

There will also be sodas, Gatorade, tea, and lemonade around the Square for an easy pick up as you go.

And it isn’t just in Leonardtown. From 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. the College of Southern Maryland – Leonardtown Campus is hosting some modern day Raiders games based on the Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, Chronicles of Narnia and Star Wars with the Rebel Legion! Sotterley Plantation sees history from the perspective of slaves during the War of 1812 with their riveting drama The Choice being performed live both Saturday and Sunday (call 301-373-2280 or reserve tickets online).

Parking will be a breeze. You won’t have to fight your way into Town in a long line of traffic and drive around looking for a space. You can park at Leonardtown Elementary School, St. Mary’s Ryken High School, or College of Southern Maryland and walk right into the event! Limited shuttle service will be available at these lots for those who need assistance. Don’t want to walk? Park at the Fairgrounds or the Governmental Center and hop on the complimentary shuttle

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that takes you right to the entrance. Shuttles will be running continuously throughout the event, as well as after the concert so you can get back to your car.

Concert? What Concert?

The Justin Myles Experience and the British Invasion Tribute performing at the Wharf starting at 6 p.m. Just bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy the FREE show. Pizza, hot dogs, kettle corn, beer and wine will be available at the concert, but you might want to plan ahead and grab dinner at one of the local restaurants or food vendors in Town before you head down.

Is there stuff to do at the Wharf before the concert?

At the Wharf, there will be Paddleboard Jousting that you can pre-register for online or try to snag one of the walkin spots if available. Purchase a $5 ticket at the information booth in the Square and see the invasion route that the British sailors would have taken with the water tour provided by Phil Langley and narration from local historian Pete Himmelheber. Historic oyster buyboats will also be at the Wharf for people to board and learn about. Small Craft from Historic St. Mary’s City will be on display and staff will demonstrate knot-tying that has been around for ages. See one of the few remaining Chesapeake Bay skipjacks the Dee of St. Mary’s provided by the Calvert Marine Museum.

Old Bay Circus will be performing and giving skills seminars throughout the day, and Downrange the Army rock band will tear up the stage at 1:30 p.m.

Ok, that’s Saturday. You said it was a whole weekend.

What am I missing?

June 6 kicks off the event with Raiders and Invaders First Friday. There will a short opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m. followed by 1812: The Tide of War music and storytelling with Gary Rue and Don Schomette. The art galleries will showcase landscapes and portraits of 1812 and local businesses will have special menus, tastings and activities. An 1812 “play station” at Ye Olde Towne Café, red white and blue sundaes and Big Larry’s, and get pictures of your whole family in the stockades outside BTB Coffee Bar. Sunday is a day to explore history around the County and take advantage of your passport.

Passport?

Pick up your passport Friday or Saturday at the information table and get it stamped. Then take it to participating area locations – Sotterley Plantation; Greenwell State Park; Historic St. Mary’s City; St. Clement’s Island Museum; Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Park; Patuxent River Naval Air Museum; Port of Leonardtown Winery; Slack Winery; or Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico - for free admission or a free 1812 souvenir. Get a second stamp and enter a drawing to win a $1,000.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Yeah. What time should I come? What should I bring with me?

You can come earlier and stay later, but Friday night officially starts at 5 p.m. and ends around 8 p.m.

Bring yourself, your family and friends, something to sit on and a few bucks to grab dinner.

On Saturday, shuttles start running at 11:30 a.m. and the event activities last until about 6 p.m. The concert starts at 6 p.m. and will last until about 10 p.m. Bring some sunblock; cash for food and drink, shopping and souvenirs; your ID if you plan on drinking alcohol; something to sit on at the concert – and make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Please leave coolers at home.

Check the website www.RaidersandInvaders.com for all the details, parking map, and Saturday’s schedule.

Many thanks to the Raiders & Invaders Event Partners and Sponsors: Commissioners of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association, College of Southern Maryland, St. Mary’s County Maryland, Star Spangled 200, Sotterley Plantation, Destination Southern Maryland, St. Mary’s County Historical Society, State of Maryland, The County Times, Marrick Homes, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hampton Inn, KCG Training Systems, St. Mary’s County Arts Council, CMI Affiliated Companies, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, GHD, SMECO, Winegardner Auto Group, Law Enforce Institute of Maryland, and DRN Environment Solutions, LLC

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April 7, 2014

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Joseph David Schmid 24 Fayetteville, Nc Marissa Paige Lynn 23 Hollywood, Md

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John Anthony Altomare 53 California, Md Angela Christine Spendal 49 Mechanicsville, Md

Devin Michael Arocho 22 Shady Side, Md Tara Irene Shumate 22 Chesapeake Beach, Md

Anayeli Morales Zastre 21 Monroe, Nc Esther Suyapa Ortiz Andino 32 Monroe, Nc

Anthony Russell Taracatac 41 Colton’s Point, Md Tracy Lynn Sequenzia 46 Colton’s Point, Md

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For 40 years, the Cove Point LNG Terminal has worked to protect the health and natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay—and we won’t stop now.

As Dominion moves forward with its Cove Point LNG export project—which will provide a

and around our property. And we’ll work closely with government agencies, as well as local

significant economic boost to Calvert County—our top priority continues to be making sure

landowners, to ensure that, as we build, the impacts on our community and your day-to-day

that a 40-year commitment to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem remains intact.

routines are minimal.

Dominion has an extensive environmental conservation plan in place at Cove Point. Even

We’re proud that Calvert County has come to expect this spirit of stewardship from us. After

after adding export capabilities to our 1,000-acre site, nearly 80 percent of the land will

all, we’ve provided $2.3 million in charitable grants and donations in Maryland over the past

remain a pristine nature preserve.

decade, been commended for our efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population,

The nearby freshwater marshlands will still provide homes for several species of insects,

and led an initiative to save the largest freshwater marsh on the bay’s western shore.

amphibians and plants. We’ll keep using indigenous plants in our landscaping. We’ll

In short, Dominion understands the importance of respecting the environment and preserving

collaborate further with environmentalists to protect endangered vegetation and animals in

Southern Maryland’s quality of life. At Cove Point, we’re about to prove it to you once again.

To learn more visit dom.com/covepoint.

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Obituaries Anne Theresa Jones, 81 Anne Theresa Jones, 81, of Hollywood, Md. passed away on May 18 in Leonardtown, Md. Born on March 16, 1933 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the loving daughter of the late Anne Noema Bowles, and Oswald Bowles. Theresa was the loving wife of Hoover James Jones, whom she married on August 1, 1959 in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her children: James Bowles, Frank Jones, George Jones, Becky Dixon, and Judy Smith all of Hollywood, Md., Timmy Jones, and Susan Palmer both of Mechanicsville, Md., 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and brother Francis Bowles of Laurel, Md. She is preceded in death by her sister Jenny Bowles of Clements, Md. Theresa graduated from Great Mills High School and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. She was homemaker, and loved her flowers, tea pots and turtles.

The family received friends on

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

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

Wednesday, May 21 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 May 22 at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md. with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating.

Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers: Jason Bowles, Ronald Walker, Christopher Palmer, William Smith, Ben Combs and Dale Hall, II. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, Md. 20636.

Angela M. Barnes, 70 Angela M. Barnes, 70 of Ridge, Md., peacefully departed this life on May 21 at the Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home in Great Mills, Md. and began to embark on a journey with God that shall grant her eternal rest, everlasting peace and tranquility. She

was affectionately known as Angelou to family and friends. Angela was born on May 25, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to the late Lily Mae Hewlett. Angela attended Jarboesville School and graduated from George Washington Carver High School through the St. Mary’s County Public School system. She played basketball and was a cheerleader prior to her graduation in June 1961.

For twenty years, Angela spent her summers working at Camp Brown. Camp Brown was a camp for underprivileged youth sponsored by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Angela also worked for the Board of Education for thirty years in the cafeteria at Great Mills High School.

Angela leaves her memories to be cherished by her six children: Joan and Lolita Barnes of Lexington Park, Md.; Eric “Randy” Barnes of California, Md.; Odessa Barnes of Charlotte, N.C.; Cynthia Roberson of Dameron, Md. and Kevin Barnes of Ridge, Md. She also leaves behind seventeen grand and great-grandchildren.

Family will unite with friends on Thursday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, 21291 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md. Interment will follow after the funeral at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Scotland, Md. Reverend Roland M. Barnes will be officiating.

Catherine Naomi Blackwell Travers, 95 Catherine Naomi Blackwell Travers, 95 of Piney Point, Md., affectionately known as

“Granny”, “Aunt Mutt”, and “Fast Granny”, humbly departed this life in her home on Thursday, May 22. Catherine was born to the late Ross Edward and Hattie Mae Clayton on May 23, 1919 on St. George’s Island. She was married to the late Charles Travers.

Catherine was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s U.A.M.E Church where she worked faithfully carrying out the Lord’s work until she was no longer able.

In addition to her parents and husband, Catherine was preceded in death by her daughters, Joyce Mae and Evangeline Sylvia Blackwell; sister, Betty Mason; brother, Floyd Clayton, one grandchild and two great grandchildren.

Catherine leaves loving memories with her three sons, William F. (Rosie), Henderson (Dorothy) and Ronald (Joanie) Blackwell; brother, Ralph Clayton (Nellie); brother-in-law, Frank Travers; sister-in-law, Ann Clayton, 19 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 14 great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family will unite with relatives and friends on Saturday, May 31 for visitation at 9 a.m. until Services at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s UAME Church, 45685 Happyland Road, Valley Lee, Md. Interment to follow at St. Luke’s UAME Cemetery on St. George’s Island.

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Sports Pettyjohn Previals for Potomac First

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in Sunday Three-State Flyers Main Ralph Morgan Jr. Tops in RUSH Crate Feature

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer Millsboro Delaware’s Kenny Pettyjohn finally broke the ice as he was the winner of last Sunday nights 35-lap Three-State Flyers series sanctioned “Ernie Jones Memorial” at Potomac speedway. The win for Pettyjohn, worth $3522, was the 10-time Delaware International speedway track champions first-career feature win at the venerable Southern Maryland oval.

Kenny Pettyjohn and Stevie Long shared the front-row for the start of the event with Long flexing his muscle early as he darted in to the race lead as the field raced towards turn three. Pettyjohn fell back to third as Jason Covert settled into second and set his sights on Long. Pettyjohn then discovered the bottom of the speedway as he took second from Covert on lapfourteen and went after Long. Pettyjohn’s persistence on the bottom of the speedway paid dividends as he became the new race leader on the 20th-lap. Jason Covert re-took second from Stevie Long on lap-30 and chased Pettyjohn to the checkers, but would settle for runner-up money as Pettyjohn cruised to the breakthrough win. “On this Memorial Day weekend I’d like to dedicate this win to my grandfather who gave his life for our country back in WWII.” Pettyjohn stated during his victory lane interview. “I never got to meet him, but it was people like him who gave his life for our country and allows us to do the things we do.” Pettyjohn was quick to praise car-owner Brian Donley.

“If it weren’t for Brian and all the people who put the work in on this car, we wouldn’t be here right now.”

Pettyjohn bottom-lined. “We had our car set-up to run the bottom tonight and it was just about perfect and to finally get one here at Potomac is pretty neat.” Long settled for third, Kenny Moreland took fourth with Jamie Lathroum rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Moreland and JT Spence.

Ralph Morgan Jr. made his first-ever Potomac start a good one as he took top-honors in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model feature. Morgan, who started third, took the race lead from Cody Dawson on lapsix and would lead the distance to post his career-first Potomac feature win. “I just want to thank my wife for letting us travel so much.” Morgan said with a smile.

“This is a pretty neat little place and to win the first time here, I couldn’t be happier.” Dawson held tough for second, Reese Masiello was third, Mike Wharton was fourth with Darren Henderson completing the top-five. Heats went to Masiello and Ben Bowie.

In the 16-lap Street Stock feature Chuck Bowie rolled to his first win of the season. Bowie lined-up third for the start and would take the lead on the second-lap and would eventually lead the final 15-circuits to post the win. Troy Kassiris took second, three-time winner Darren Alvey was third, Johnny Oliver fourth with Greg Morgan filling the front-five.

After winning his career-first All American Outlaw feature Saturday at Winchester, former Potomac Street Stock champion Kurt Zimmerman made it two wins on the weekend as he took top-honors in the divisions 20-lap main. Zimmerman snared the race lead from Randy Doty on lap-six and was never headed.

Doty wound up second, Brad Shank was third, Bryan Green fourth with Dylan Kiem completing the top-five.

Mikey Latham became the first repeat winner of the season as he was triumphant in the 25-lap Potomac/Winchester U-Car challenge event. Latham grabbed the race lead from Kevin Oates on lap-eleven and despite the repeated challenges from Oates and Gene Wilson, would hold tough for the win. Travis Clark would take fourth with 14th-starting Steve Fadeley rounding out the top-five.

In the nightcap 15-lap Strictly Stock feature Ed Pope Sr. collected his second feature win of the season. Pope took the lead from Greg Mattingly on the fourth lap and held off a pesky Ray Bucci over the final four-laps to post the win. Mattingly was solid in third, JJ Silvious was fourth with John Hardesty rounding out the top-five.

Late Model feature finish 1. Kenny Pettyjohn 2. Jason Covert 3. Stevie Long 4. Kenny Moreland 5. Jamie Lathroum 6. Keith Jackson 7. JT Spence 8. Dale Hollidge 9. Amanda Whaley 10. Kerry King Jr. 11. Ross Robinson 12. Deane Guy 13. Jimmy Jesmer Jr. 14. Ben Bowie 15. Rick Hulson 16. Matt Tarbox 17.

Derrick Quade Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Ralph Morgan Jr. 2. Cody Dawson 3.Reese Masiello 4.

Mike Wharton 5. Darren Henderson 6. John Imler 7. Timmy Booth 8. Tyler Bare 9. Sam Archer 10. Jeff Pilkerton 11. Transton Stoner 12. Dave Friederich 13. Ben Bowie 14.

Kevin Palmer 15. Scott Tessman 16. Tracey Graves Street Stock feature finish 1. Chuck Bowie 2. Troy Kassiris 3. Darren Alvey 4. Johnny Oliver 5. Greg Morgan 6. Dale Reamy 7. Mike Raleigh 8.

Mike Latham 9. Craig Parrill (DQ) 10. Will Nelson (DNS) All American Outlaw feature finish 1. Kurt Zimmerman 2. Randy Doty 3. Brad Shank 4. Bryan Green 5. Dylan Kiem 6. Carnie Fryfogle 7. Jim Minter 8.

Al Daniels 9. Scott Jorda 10. Steve Jorda 11. David Egge 12. Tony Jorda 13. Justin Cullum 14. Todd Paul U-Car feature finish 1. Mikey Latham 2. Kevin Oates 3. Gene Wilson 4. Travis Clark 5. Steve Fadeley 6. Billy Smith 7. Jeff Wilkins 8. Terry Leach 9. Alan Dice 10. Erica Bailey 11. Megan Mann 12. DJ Fadeley 13. Ricky Runion 14. John Molesberry 15. Cori French 16. DJ Powell 17. Jamie Marks 18.

Michael Pfaff 19. Corey Swaim 20. Jason Wilkins 21. Randy Wilkins 22. Angel Mudd 23. Rob Wilson 24. Jeremy Pilkerton 25. Sam Raley Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. Ray Bucci 3. Greg Mattingly 4. JJ Silvious 5. John Hardesty 6. Paul Jones 7. Jimmy Suite 8. Drew Payne 9. Johnny Hardesty 10. Nabil Guffey 11. Ben Pirner 12. Zack Smizer

MIROCK Superbike Series This Weekend!

The Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series is headed to Maryland International Raceway for the 28th annual Fast by Gast Summer Nationals on May 30 to June 1.

Over 600 motorcycle racers will pour into Maryland International Raceway (MIR) for an action packed weekend of motorcycle drag racing. The event will feature the following classes: Orient Express Pro Street, DME Racing Real Street, Trac King Clutches Top Sportsman, Cycle Connection Crazy 8’s, Louis Concrete 4.60 Index, FBR Shop 5.60 Index, Fast by Gast Pro E.T., and Brock’s Performance Street E.T. The event will also include Grudge Racing, and the “Afterdark Underground” 3-hour grudge program on Saturday night.

The event will also host a vendor midway full of motorcycle parts, apparel, and accessories! So head to Maryland International Raceway for an exciting weekend of motorcycle action!

Gates will open Friday at 9 a.m., and there will be an early bird testing session from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday evening there will also be a Test & Tune from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

On Saturday the gates will open at 8 a.m., with sportsman qualifying starting at 9 a.m. Pro Qualifying is at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. Pro ET and Street ET eliminations will start on Saturday at 2pm. After Saturday’s ET eliminations the After Dark Underground will begin with 3 hours of smack talking and grudge racing.

On Sunday the gates will open at 8 a.m., and the church service will start at 8:30 a.m. Sportsman time runs will start at 9 a.m. Eliminations all classes will start at 11:30 a.m.

For full details on the MIROCK series visit mirockracing.com or call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301-884-RACE or visit MIR’s website at www. mirdrag.com.

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A View From The

Bleachers Moneyball Imitates Lifeball

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer I am way behind on movies.

The origin of my cinematic delinquency is my daughter’s birth a decade ago. The arrival of a second demon a few years later didn’t help.

Kids, fatherhood and movie watching don’t mix – unless they are the Disney variety. Otherwise there are simply too many diapers to change, fights to referee and extracurricular activities to support. But a recent cross-country flight provided an opportunity to throw on an adult flick (no, not that kind) and Moneyball was crossed off my short list of films to watch when my most precious resource – time - allows.

Moneyball is a documentary of sorts on the Oakland A’s, General Manager Billy Bean (Brad Pitt) and the usage of Sabermetrics (advanced statistical analysis) to evaluate player performance and determine bestvalue acquisitions. Stubborn adherence to the theory has enabled the A’s – a small market team with a fraction of the payroll of financial behemoths like the Yankees or Dodgers – to absorb the loss of several high-priced free agents and remain perennial contenders. In fact, as of this writing, the A’s have the most wins in the American League (AL) and are in first place in AL West.

The magic of Sabermetrics is that it places value on stuff – skills, attributes and contributions – not immediately apparent or interesting to the naked eye. It has made statistics like Wins Above Replacement (WAR) part of baseball lexicon and forced junkies of the game of consider if a player’s On-Base Percentage (yawn) is actually more important to team success than homeruns. Sabermetrics is about raw data. There’s no emotional component. Sabermetrics doesn’t over-value Albert Pujols or Derek Jeter based on name recognition or marketability. It doesn’t know the reputations or salaries of “Player A” or “Player B.” It doesn’t care. Advanced statistical analysis is all about identifying assets that will make a comparative contributions to victories – period.

But, as Hunter S. Thompson might say, “enough about that” (baseball, that is). Moneyball is a

movie about Sabermetrics and baseball; it’s just not only about Sabermetrics and baseball. Simply put, and “As the Spreadsheet Turns”, sometimes spending the most money on the sexiest players is a wise move; sometimes it’s fool’s gold.

Sometimes the best players are the fastest, throw the hardest and hit the farthest. Occasionally, though, such visual superlatives are non-substantive window dressing. They are illusions. Tricks.

Does that sound familiar? Useful? Does it feel like a test? Sabermetrics – a theory that judges on substance and not what immediately romanticizes the flawed human eye – begs to be applied in our everyday assessment of people, whether they’ve ever swung a bat or not.

There’s no specific statistic or formula for people-evaluation, per se, but the concept of Sabermetrics – avoid the distraction of eye-popping traits - translates. Is the best spouse the most attractive or wealthy? Is the flashiest dresser and smoothest talker the best choice for a critical professional project? Will the pursuit of the coolest people, those with beneficial connections, the most Facebook “friends” and Twitter followers really produce the best friendships?

The answer is maybe – if luck smiles upon thee. But the best value, the optimal person for “the job” – spouse, friend, business associate, etc. – is more likely the quiet, unassuming gem lurking below the radar.

In a poignant scene from Moneyball, Bean was in the Cleveland Indians’ GM’s office negotiating a trade. Surrounded and outnumbered by graybeard executives, Bean nonetheless noticed that with each offer the GM communicated non-verbally with an out-of-place young man in the room that looked like an accountant six months removed from graduation. After finalizing the deal, the group dispersed, but Bean hunted down the non-descript stats weenie in cubicle-ville. He knew “the kid” – not the GM or flashy scouts – was the true star. After a brief discussion on player analysis, Bean hired the young lad, brought him to Oakland and Sabermetrics was born.

Bean, in a way, used Sabermetrics in its more powerful form - to judge people - before using it in its more traditional way - to judge baseball players.

Here’s to channeling our inner Billy Bean - and to choosing wisely.

Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com

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Hollidge Repeats at Winchester With Saturday Three-State Flyers Victory Nichols Scores Career-First in Rush Crate Late Models

By Doug Watson Contributing Writer In the midst of a career season, Mechanicsville Md.’s Dale Hollidge, drove to his second feature win of the season in last Saturday nights 35-lap “ThreeState Flyers” event at Winchester speedway. Hollidge’s third-career speedway win and fourth overall in 2014 was worth $3500 and also made him the first driver to repeat in the Late Models at the track this season.

JT Spence and Hollidge brought the field down to the initial green flag of the event with Hollidge blasting into the race lead as the mob raced off turntwo. Hollidge would go on to lead all 35-circuits in quite dominating fashion, as he rode a straight-away lead during most of the event. As Hollidge lead, fourth-starting Jason Covert tried valiantly to trackdown Hollidge but would have to settle for runnerup money. “I knew I had to beat JT (Spence) into the first-turn if we had a shot to win.” Hollidge stated during his post-race interview. “This car was just about perfect from the middle up to the top and as a driver, you can’t ask for more than that.” Hollidge reflected on his stellar season to date that’s netted him four early-season victories. “We’ve really steppedup our program this year.” Said Hollidge. “Joey Pingleton, my Mom and Dad and all the people who help with this deal work their guts out and the results are starting to show.” JT Spence would take third, Tommy Armel was fourth with Kenny Pettyjohn rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Covert and Armel.

Rob Nichols became the third different winner with his first-career win in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model feature. Nichols, who started second, blasted into the race lead on the first circuit and would lead the distance over eventual runnerup John Imler. “We were no good in the heat and changed a bunch of stuff for the feature.” Nichols quipped. “Starting spot means a lot down here but this car was so good tonight and to get a win in this class, as tough as it is, feels pretty good.” Ninthstarting Transton Stoner was third, Scott Sweeney took fourth with tenth-starting Sonny Hatzell completing the top-five. Heats went to Tyler Bare and Scott Sweeney.

Current points leader Mike Franklin drove to his third win of the season in the 15-lap Pure Stock feature. Franklin, who started eleventh, wrestled the top-spot from race-long leader Keith Koontz on lap-twelve and would go on to post the win. Koontz held tough for second, Craig Parrill was third, Josh Wilkins was fourth with Mike Bennett filling the front-five.

Dustin Proctor became a two-time winner with his win in the 15-lap Enduro Stock main. Proctor actually took the checkered flag in second, as apparent winner Dylan Rutherford, lost the win at the techline. “Krazy” Kenny Thomas was second, defending class champion Mark Vegh was third, Danny Holmes took fourth with James Gray rounding-out

the top-five. The event was marred with a doubleflip as the cars of Brian Wallace and Ray Priest got together early in the feature with both cars sustaining heavy damage, but luckily both drivers walked away unhurt.

Justin Hottle scored his second win of 2014 in the 15-lap Four-Cylinder feature. Hottle and Richard Gwizdale battled for much of the event before the two made contact that saw Gwizdale spin from the lead. Hottle would then go on to lead the remainder of the event to score his second-career class win over runner-up Lester Riley. Allen Whitt Jr. was third, defending champion Ed Gageby took fourth with Roger Whitlock completing the top-five.

In the nightcap 20-lap All American Outlaw feature it was former Potomac (MD) Street Stock champion Kurt Zimmerman taking his first-career win with the class. Zimmerman, who started second, jumped into the race lead on lap-one and would decimate the field as he took the win by a wide margin over runner-up Jim Minter. Al Daniels was third, Paul Todd took fourth with Scott Jorda rounding out the top-five.

Late Model feature finish 1. Dale Hollidge 2. Jason Covert 3. JT Spence 4.

Tommy Armel 5. Kenny Pettyjohn 6. Ross Robinson 7. Tony Crim 8. Tanner Kerr 9. Brad Ritter 10.

Amanda Whaley 11. Steve Gibney 12. Jimmy Richards 13. Bubby Tharp Jr. 14. Brad Omps (DNS) RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Rob Nichols 2. John Imler 3. Transton Stoner 4.

Scott Sweeney 5. Sonny Hatzell 6. Timmy Booth 7.

Kevin Palmer 8. Jennea Piper 9. Scott Merryman 10. Ben Bowie 11. Darren Henderson 12. Tyler Bare 13. Craig Guido 14. Reese Masiello 15. Travis Carroll 16. Austin Stover 17. Ralph Morgan Jr. Pure Stock feature finish 1. Mike Franklin 2. Keith Koontz 3. Crag Parrill 4.

Josh Wilkins 5. Mike Bennett 6. Terry Staton 7.

Donnie Kenney 8. Jerry Jenkins Jr. 9. Sean Dawson 10. Kyle Nelson 11. Brian Luttrell 12. Larry Smith Jr. Enduro Stock feature finish 1. Dustin Proctor 2. “Krazy” Kenny Thomas 3.

Mark Vegh 4. Danny Holmes 5. James Gray 6.

Paul Jones 7. Larry Lamb 8.Gary Moreland Jr. 9.

Ray Priest 10. Brian Wallace 11. Rodney Miner 12.

Dylan Rutherford (DQ) Four-Cylinder feature finish 1. Justin Hottle 2. Lester Riley 3. Allen Whitt Jr. 4.

Ed Gageby 5. Roger Whitlock 6. Melvin Ours 7.

Richard Gwizdale 8. William Riley 9. Billy Sonner 10. Cody Kershner All American Outlaw feature finish 1. Kurt Zimmerman 2. Jim Minter 3. Al Daniels 4.

Paul Todd 5. Scott Jorda 6. Randy Doty 7. Bryan Green 8. Dylan Keim 9. Jim Chenowith 10. Carnie Fryfogle 11. Justin Cullum 12. Steve Jorda 13. Justin Mathis 14. David Egge 15. Tony Jorda

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Camping College Commencement On Tuesday, April 29, Junior Girl Scout Troop #3311 held a “Camping College 101” event to help prepare younger scouts for camp. The “college” included a scout-made video presentation of camping basics followed by exploration stations where future campers could have first-hand experience with gear and supplies.

The night’s activities were the culmination of the troop’s Bronze Award which is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve.

Pictured from left to right Front row: Emma Leahy, Caroline Tedford and Emily Fletcher. Middle Row: Julia Hancock, Makenna Labor, Gurneet Gill and Erin Campbell. Back Row: Maya Lee, Molly Morgan, Regan Coombs and Kaydence Drys. Not pictured are troop leaders: Joanie Coombs and Jennifer Campbell.

July 8 - 11, 2014 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Grades 3 - 6 At Sotterley Plantation, we know exactly how to make learning fun.

From July 8 to July 11, we will once again offer "Camp Skipping Stone" for those in Grades 3 through 6. The children learn and play the old-fashioned way, with self-direction, imagination, and creativity. Activities are based on children's choices and interests, development of new skills and site conditions.

Tuition: $140 general public; $130 for the children of Sotterley Members (another benefit of having a Sotterley Membership!). Registration forms available online: www.sotterley.org and are due by June 23, 2014.

Early Drop-off 8:30, Late Pickup until 5:30 p.m. Please be aware that $10 for every 15 minutes will be charged after 5:30 p.m.

submit your child’s Graduation photos and we may use them in the June 5th issue of The County Times!

Photos must be submitted by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3rd. angiestalcup@countytimes.net

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LIBRARY ITEMS “The Dinner” to be shown “The Dinner,” a documentary featuring the Christine and Frank Allen of Allen Heirloom Homestead, will be shown at the Lexington Park branch on May 29 at 6:30 p.m. The Allens will discuss various aspects of sustainable farming including gardening, composting, raising and butchering free range chickens, making soap, spinning, weaving and more. The program is free.

Summer of fun planned The Summer Reading programs kick off on June 2. The reading programs are a great way for students to maintain their reading skills during the summer and have fun doing so. Babies through teens can sign up online or at any branch. They complete fun reading activities on a game sheet and earn prizes. Those who complete their game sheet will receive a free book and be entered in a grand prize drawing. Some of the grand prizes include Kindles, Kindle Fires, tablets, iPods, and noise canceling headphones.

Every child participating also receives a voucher for a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game. Forty participants will receive tickets to a Baltimore Orioles game in August. These will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. One participant per branch will receive four tickets to the Maryland Science Center in a random drawing.

Summer story times begin June 3 and run through July 31. Days and times are posted on the library’s website. The Professional Performances will begin June 23.

The children’s summer brochure and the teen summer brochure which lists

the summer programs are available at the branches and also online. Registration is now open for some of the programs.

Teens could win Kindle in writing contest The library is sponsoring a teen writing contest this summer. Teens can write an original story or poem that will “spark a reaction.” Entries are to be submitted to stmateens@stmalib.org by Aug. 9. The winner will receive a Kindle.

Mobile Career Center visits set The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Charlotte Hall branch on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. and at Leonardtown branch on June 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to assist job seekers and to register them with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Workshops on grant seeking being offered Lexington Park branch will offer a webinar on the Introduction to Corporate Giving on June 17 at 2 p.m. The free webinar will discuss corporate support for nonprofits and the effective utilization of the Foundation Center’s resources on corporate giving.

Registration is required.

Library staff and staff from College of Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute will present an overview of researching grant opportunities and the grant writing process at a free workshop at Lexington Park branch on June 19 at 10 a.m. Registration is required.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Geppi’s Pop Art Museum & ‘Behind-the-Scenes Tour’ of Orioles Park at Camden Yards

On Thurs, Jun 26, travel to downtown Baltimore for a tour of Geppi’s Pop Art Museum and remember all your favorite toys and super heroes of the `60s, `70s, & `80s. This is the perfect tour for baby boomers! Enjoy lunch at nearby Dempsey’s Restaurant, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of Orioles Park at Camden Yards. Sorry, the Orioles are not playing a home game but you’ll be able to see and learn about the inner workings of the stadium and how it operates. Lunch is self-pay at Dempsey’s Restaurant. Bus departs from the Northern Senior Activity Center promptly at 8 a.m. and returns about 5 p.m. Bring your own travel snacks. For more information, call Alice at 301-475-4200, ext. 1063. Fee is $25, payable in advance at any of the county’s senior activity centers and includes tour admissions, bus transportation and parking.

‘Hanging Basket’ Weaving Class

On Tues., Jun 3 and Thur., Jun 5, from 1-4 p.m., try your hand at weaving a Hanging Basket at the Northern Senior Activity Center. The basket is about 10” in diameter, which is a reed basket woven around a black metal wire frame.

The basket hangs from black metal chain.

Some choice of colors for embellishment will be available. This basket will look terrific filled with flowers. Class includes 2 sessions. The cost for the kit and instruction is $35. Stop by the front desk, payment must be received by Friday, May 30 to reserve a spot in the class, as space is limited.

‘Grooving through the Decades’

On Mon., Jun 2, at 10 a.m., the Charles County

SENIOR LIVING

Show Troupe travels once again to the Northern Senior Activity Center to entertain us with free performances singing and dancing reminiscent of past decades. Seating is still available to reserve a spot and reserve lunch. The Clarkettes, West Side Cloggers, Clark Center Cloggers, Hi-Steppers will dance and the Silvertone Players will dazzle us with their singing. You won’t want to miss these complimentary show stopping performances. To reserve a seat and for reserving lunch call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 no later than Thur., May 29. The cost of lunch is a donation for those 60 and over, $6 for others.

ings, the AARP adjusted their Smart Driver curriculum in 2014 to include a focus on areas where older drivers could benefit from additional training, including: roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding, seatbelt and turn-signal use. This class will be offered at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tue, Jun. 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable to AARP. Members must show their membership card to get the member rate. Advance sign up is required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Summer Bocce Ball Starting up Jun. 12

Big Band and Showstoppers

Loffler Senior Activity Center will be hosting a season of Bocce Ball on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. starting Jun. 12 and continuing through Aug. 28. If you would like to be a part of it, call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to sign up or get more information.

There is no cost to participate.

Jewelry Series

Join instructor, Sue Peters for this three part jewelry class. Students will make a 3-strand necklace with beads, a bracelet and matching earrings, and practice the technique of chain mail. The class will be held at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wed, Jun. 11, 18 & 25 at 1 p.m. Cost for the class is $15 and includes all supplies. Reservations can be made by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Payment must be received in advance; make checks payable to Sue Peters.

AARP Smart Driver Course

As a result of evidence-based research find-

Terry Marsh is back by popular demand at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Thurs, Jun. 12 at noon. Mrs. Marsh has been singing and performing for over 20 years She loves to sing the great standards of the Big Band era and Broadway, as well as the classy jazzy blues of Ella Fitzgerald and Lena Horne, with a little of Patsy Cline’s blue country mixed in as well. Prior to the performance a special meal of Quiche Lorraine, Dinner Roll, Field Green Salad with Raspberry Vinegar Dressing, Carrots, Pound Cake Fresh Strawberries and, Milk/Coffee/Tea will be served. Advance reservations for lunch are required. The cost of lunch is a donation for those 60 and over, $6 for others. To sign up for lunch or to learn more, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

YES! Cycling on the Three Notch Trail

On Mon., Jun 2, from 11 a.m. to noon, a 3-4 mile casual ride will be heading out from the Northern Senior Activity Center. The YES=Youthful Energetic Seniors Cycling

program will be meeting on specific dates for group outings. Contact the Northern Senior Activity Center at 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 for dates of scheduled rides lead by Dan Donahue, a volunteer cyclist instructor. Terra Trike’ recumbent bike, regular bikes and a tri-bike are available to check out at the front desk. Trail use etiquette will be reviewed and practiced, helmets are required. Leader is CPR and first aid certified by American Red Cross.

Casino Bus Trip

The Northern Senior Activity Center Council is sponsoring a one-day bus trip to Delaware Park Casino on Tues., Jul 8. The cost is $40 which includes luxury motor coach transportation

by Keller Bus Service, $30 for slot play, morning & evening refreshments, and driver gratuity. Contact Pat Myers at 301-884-8714 for more details.

New Card Game Coming to the Loffler Senior Activity Center

Hand-Foot, a card game that is similar to Canasta, will be played on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center beginning Thurs, Jun. 5. If you’ve never heard of it but are intrigued, come by and let us show you how to play. For more information contact Brenda at 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.

Share your Calligraphy Skills at Loffler Senior Activity Center

If you have a talent for Calligraphy and are interested in teaching this art form to others, we have a few people who are interested in learning. Call Shellie at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655 for more information.

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.

A Journey Through Time The Payne, Knott and Johnson Families The Chronicle

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Memorial Day has now come and gone. This is weekend when most pools are opened, people head for the beaches, and boaters take to the river and bay. It’s all great fun, but be sure to take all safety precautions and even then remember to be careful.

On May 12, 1946, a warm, sunny afternoon, two young girls named Phyllis Long, age 16 and her sister, Lois Long, age 23, were invited on a motor boat ride on the Patuxent River. Their hosts were two sailors and a marine then stationed at Patuxent River NAS. About 20 minutes later and about a half mile off shore, the boat began taking on water. An attempt was made to bring the boat back to shore but they failed and it then capsized.

“The river is approximately one mile wide at the spot where the boat capsized and about 48 feet deep. Police and naval officials were inclined to believe that the bodies had been swept past Cedar Point and into the bay as the current was flowing ‘swiftly to the east’ at that time.”

After trying desperately to save the girls, the two sailors, identified as Seaman first class John Dolak and Specialist Photographer second class Adam Achey, made it to shore but had to walk some distance before they were able to locate a phone to notify authorities. The marine, identified as Pfc. Augustus Weaver of Chicago, was (as were the sailors) said to be a qualified

swimmer, but he drowned as well.

Willard Long, father of the girls also said he was unable to say just what happened saying only that “they left home about 1 o’clock to go swimming…that was the last I saw of them, although I understand they were not in bathing suits when the boat capsized.”

The remainder of the day and the next navy power boats, civilian boats, and State police boats dragged the river while navy aircraft were alerted to keep a lookout as well.

It would several days before the bodies were recovered. The girls were buried at Ebenezer Methodist Church in Great Mills.

Phyllis and Lois were the daughters of Willard Biscoe Long and his wife, Bertie Barefoot.

Bertie did not survive her girls by too long as she died April 17, 1949. Willard Long, however, went on to serve as Sheriff of St. Mary’s County between 1950 and 1954. Later in life he moved to New Mexico to live with another daughter, Hilda (Long) Strickland where he died December 31, 1986.

Adam Achey (Jr.) died July 8, 2004 in Allentown, PA. Ironically, his funeral arrangements were handled by Long Funeral Home. He had been a foreman for Bethlehem Steel for over 30 years, retiring in 1979.

John Dolak remained in St. Mary’s County and lived at Park Hall. He died December 5, 2013 in PA. His obituary noted he had graduated from St. Mary’s College at St. Mary’s City and he had been a bartender at The Roost in Lexington Park for 50 years.

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How to Find the Right Real Estate Lawyer

Buying or selling real estate is rarely free of complications. Unforeseen issues often arise during real estate transactions, and in such instances a real estate attorney can prove invaluable. While buyers, sellers or veteran real estate investors might be able to handle minor or routine issues on their own or with the help of their realtor, more complex matters are best left in the hands of a real estate attorney.

One of the benefits to hiring a real estate attorney when negotiating a complex or potentially complex real estate transaction is the expertise that lawyers can bring to the table. Realtors may have vast experience buying and selling homes, and many are adept at negotiating as well. But realtors are not licensed to practice law, and even the savviest realtor would admit that offering legal advice is not his or her forte.

Men and women involved in complex or potentially complex real estate transactions would be wise to hire a real estate attorney, and the following are a few things to consider before hiring someone to represent you.

Experience

One of the reasons to hire a real estate attorney is to make use of their experience.

Hurdles have a tendency to spring up during complicated real estate transactions.

Men and women involving themselves in development deals or buying rental properties likely won't see potential red flags as clearly as a veteran real estate attorney will.

When interviewing a real estate attorney, ask how long he has been working as a real estate lawyer and how long he has been practicing in your particular state and city.

Zoning laws and other restrictions vary from state to state and city to city, so look for a lawyer who has considerable experience in your state and city or the state and city where the transaction is taking place.

Plan of action

When interviewing prospective attorneys, don't assume each one knows the best way to approach your particular case.

Provide the details of your transaction and then ask each attorney to explain how they would approach the case. A veteran real estate attorney should be able to provide a detailed account of how he plans to represent

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you, including what needs to be done to get the transaction off the ground, any potential hurdles that might need to be cleared and how to clear those should they arise.

Avoid attorneys who give general or ambiguous answers, as such answers may be poor attempts by the lawyer to mask his or her inexperience with transactions such as yours. Some attorneys may request time to develop a plan of action, and you should not immediately remove them from consideration, especially if they ultimately answer the question in thoughtful detail.

Billing

Attorneys are expensive, so it's best to discuss the billing process before hiring someone to represent you. Attorneys tend to bill by the hour, but their rates may be negotiable depending on the service they're providing. Those who will be overseeing your real estate transaction and continuously representing you will likely bill by the hour, but if you're hiring a real estate attorney to examine a potential agreement or draft a contract then you can probably negotiate a flat fee for those services. But be sure to discuss billing before hiring an attorney. Real estate transactions are rarely inexpensive, so you don't want to be blindsided down the road when your legal bills come due.

Representation

When interviewing an attorney, many people assume the attorney they initially interviewed will be the person who represents them throughout the transaction.

However, the day-to-day work on your case may be assigned to a junior associate or even someone who isn't licensed to practice law, such as a paralegal or a current law school student who is interning with the firm. These people might be perfectly capable of handling your transaction, but you should meet them before hiring the firm to represent you. A good rapport with the person who will be working on your case can ease the stress associated with complex real estate transactions.

Real estate attorneys can help men and women navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of real estate transactions, and it helps to consider a host of factors before hiring a firm to represent you.

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May, Month Long North End Gallery - May 2014 - “T to Tea” 41652 Fenwick St, Leonardtown With thoughts of spring around the corner, and summer following in her footsteps, the North End Gallery will be offering an Afternoon Tea at the Gallery in May. Together with the May show “T to Tea” , where the gallery artists will look at artworks that focus on all things that begin with the letter “T” the Gallery will present an actual Afternoon Tea as well. The Afternoon Tea will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. in the Gallery on Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. In addition to tea and light refreshments a brief tea related program will be presented. Reservations are required as there will be a limited number of seats. The tickets are Fifteen dollars a person and will be available at the gallery in advance. The May show, “T to Tea” will run from April 30 until June 1. The first Friday reception will be on May 2 from 5 until 8 p.m. The Gallery is located at 41652 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. They may be reached at 301-475-3130 and the web address is www.northendgallery.org.

Opal Fine Art Gallery - May 2014 “Renewal and Transformation” 41625 Park Ave., Leonardtown “Renewal and Transformation,” a series of photographs by artist Andy Plautz will be on exhibit at Opal Fine Art Gallery in Leonardtown, Md. Please join us for an opening reception on First Friday, May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The exhibit runs through May 31. In addition to our gallery exhibit, Opal Fine Art will showcase a special visitor: a painted carousel creature on loan to us by the Southern Maryland Carousel Group. Opal Fine Art Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and First Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, email mjanerowe@hughes.net or call 301-994-9499.

Thursday, May 29 Waterside Series Rascal Flatts Concert 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons – 7:30 p.m.

Country music superstars Rascal Flatts will open the newly renovated PNC Waterside Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum on Thursday, May 29! Rascal Flatts has had 14 #1 hits, received over 40 awards in the past 10 years, and is one of the hottest selling acts currently on tour in any genre. And now YOU have a chance to see them live!

Tickets for the show went on sale to members of the Calvert Marine Museum on Tuesday, March 25 and to the general public on Tuesday, April 1.

If you are not already a member and would like to sign up to have a shot at the best seats in the house, visit our website at calvertmarinemuseum.com/ membership/ or call 410-326-2042, ext.

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Resume Writing Workshop 200 Duke Street, Suite 1400, Prince Frederick – 1 p.m.

Do you need help writing a resume for today’s job market? The Calvert One Stop Career Center is offering a free resume writing & critique workshop on Thursday, May 29. This workshop is for anyone registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange and is designed to assist the job seeker with understanding the purpose and design of a resume. After this workshop you will have a basic understanding for creating a resume. For more info and to register please visit www.mwejobs. maryland.gov

Friday, May 30 On Pins and Needles 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity on Friday, May 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862. calvert.lib.md.us.

Golf Tournament 2425 Rotary Road, Dunkirk – 8 a.m.

Come to the Twin Shields Golf Course on Friday, May 30 for a golf tournament. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 8 a.m.

Best Ball is $85 per golfer. The cost includes the cart, green fees, beer (on the course only), sodas and lunch. Lunch and awards will follow completion of play at Deale Elks Lodge. Contact Ginger Johnson at suzetteyjohnson@ yahoo.com or 240-216-0915 for registration forms.

Saturday, May 31 Karsyn’s 5th Karnival 750 Cove Point Road Lusby – 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

We invite the Southern Maryland community to join us for food, games, crafts, pony rides, and many other family-friendly events. Karsyn’s Karnival will be held at Cove Point Park in Lusby, Md. from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a $2 admission fee per guest.

Individuals with Down syndrome are free! By hosting Karsyn’s Karnival each year, KS2 4DS, Inc. raises the community’s awareness about the unlimited potential that individuals with Down syndrome possess. Check out our website for additional information (www.karsynskarnival.com).

Taco Night St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, Newtown Neck Road, Leonardtown – 5 to 7 p.m.

There will be a Taco Night to benefit our seminarian Jonathon Powell sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Francis Xavier Council #10957 at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall on Saturday, May 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu consists of hard and soft tacos, nachos, refried beans, coffee, tea, and soda.

The cost is free will donations.

Cinema on the Square Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown – 8:30 p.m.

Cinema on the Square returns to Leonardtown with a screening of Breaking Away (rated PG for some profane language) on Saturday, May 31 starting at 8:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Pax Velo Cycling Club and hosted by The Friends of the Leonardtown Theater in celebration of the Criterium Race to be held on Sunday, June 1. Come early and grab dinner at one of Leonardtown’s finest restaurants.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this free event. For more information, call 240-298-0183 or email fotlt@outlook. com. Thanks!

Sunday, June 1 Southern Maryland Audubon Society Annual Meeting 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton – 1 p.m.

The Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, June 1st, at the Clearwater Nature Center starting with a pot luck lunch at 1 p.m. This will be followed by a business meeting, presentation of the Conservationist of the Year Award, and a bird walk. For information, call Mike Callahan, 240-765-5192.

Leonardtown Criterium Leonardtown Square, Leonardtown – 8 a.m.

Join Pax Velo for amateur and professional MABRA sanctioned bicycle races on the streets of Leonardtown.

The Leonardtown Crit offers plenty of excitement for spectators and racers alike. What is a Criterium? A Criterium, or “crit” for short, is a race held on a short closed-circuit course.

The Leonardtown Crit course is ideal in length and configuration. The racers ride laps around the course. A crit emphasizes acceleration and bike handling. It is ideal for spectators and can be very exciting to watch. This year, the Leonardtown Crit will again be the Criterium championship for the MidAtlantic Bicycle Racing Association.

MABRA is the regional group responsible for bike racing in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. The course runs right through the square of the county seat for St. Mary’s County. It’s a wonderful setting and very spectator

friendly. Restaurants right on the street will be open and serving food so you can watch the racing throughout the day. For the racers, they get a great 3-turn course. The start/finish line is right in the middle of the square. From there, they proceed towards the water and down a slight hill into what is affectionately termed “The Turn”. It’s a 120-degree turn that abruptly transitions from down to a slight uphill right in the apex of the turn. The big ring climb then opens into a broad straight away past the Leonardtown Fire Department. Two 90-degree turns then bring the course back towards the start/ finish line. Leonardtown has a wonderful square complete with a sound system that will be providing music and race announcing thought the day.

3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show Charlotte Hall – 9 a.m.

Come out and support a GREAT cause! All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society! The 3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show will take place on Sunday, June 1 at the Parking Lot next to Pizza Hotline in Charlotte Hall. Pre-Registration costs $15, and registration the day of the show costs $20. There will be a 3 dollar admissions fee for spectators. The event starts at 9 a.m. and awards will be given at 2:30 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 29.

Monday, June 2 No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament 45779 Fire Department Lane, Lexington Park – 7 p.m.

Come to the St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge on Monday, June 2 for the No Limit Holdem Poker Tournament. A $25 buy in equals 3,500 chips, and a $5 add on will equal 1,000 chips and a raffle drawing. Earn a bounty chip worth $5 for every person that you bust out of the tournament. Food and beverage are available for purchase. Cash games will start as soon as there are enough players that are interested. Holdem: $1- $2 no limit. Omaha Hi/Lo: $.50 - $1 no limit. Please enter through the side of the building. For more information contact James Dean at 240-577-0828 or jdeanjunior@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, June 3 St Mary’s Interfaith Book Club Lexington Park Library, meeting room B (21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park) – 6:30 p.m.

Book club meets every first Tuesday of the month. We welcome people of any faith to join in our discussion.

We want to foster understanding and dialogue between a variety of faiths in our community. Current book: The Faith Club- first 6 chapters.

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Wednesday, June 4 Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) – 7 p.m.

The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer free beginner Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday night from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Guests may stay and watch, or even participate in, the more advanced practice session that follows the beginner lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons can contact us through the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland website at www.bootscootersofsomd. blogspot.com.

Thursday, June 5 Potter’s Wheel: Exploring Japanese Forms Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6 p.m.

Series: 4-class series, June 5,12,19 and 26 Member Cost: $125 Nonmember Cost: $140 Materials Fee: all materials included Instructor: Ray Bogle This 4 session focused course will introduce students to Japanese teacup (Yunomi) and teabowl (chawan) forms and how to create them on the potter’s wheel. Details of these forms will be

discussed and each student work to create 8-10 pieces of a specific shape. All pieces will be created with stoneware clay and glazed during the final class.

25lbs of clay and all glazes provided as part of the class.

All pieces can be picked up approximately 5 days after the final class.

No experience is necessary although beginners can expect to produce fewer pieces.

Registration required. Call 410326-4640 to register, or visit www.annmariegarden.org for more information.

Friday, June 6 Linda Reno Book Signing 41655 Fenwick St., Leonardtown – 5 to 8 p.m.

Linda Reno will be signing copies of her book in the Images of America series, St. Mary’s County, “Linda Reno has been active in Maryland genealogical and historical research since 1972. In addition to several published books, “Images of America: St. Mary’s County, Maryland” and “The Maryland 400 in the Battle of Long Island, 1776,” she has written innumerable articles published in the “Chronicles of St. Mary’s” by the St. Mary’s County Historical Society; Old Stone House, Brooklyn, NY; and the Maryland Genealogical Society. She has been writing weekly historical articles for the “County Times.”

She is currently working with the St.

Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on the publication of a new book on the history of that office from 1637-present. A new book about the involvement of St. Mary’s County men in the War of 1812 will be published later this summer.

In 2007 she was awarded the prestigious Martha Washington Medal by the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution in recognition of her excellence in research of the revolutionary soldiers of Maryland. She has also received two historic preservation awards from the St. Mary’s County Commissioners, Governor’s Citation from Martin O’Malley (Maryland 400), and an award from the Sheriff’s office for her work to date.”

courthouse steps serve as the backdrop for story-telling and traditional circus arts by Old Bay Circus. Find street theater, arts activities and demonstrations, plus 1812-related exhibits and lectures throughout the upper town. Along Leonardtown’s waterfront see Chesapeake Bay-built work boats and climb aboard for an invasion route excursion.

Don’t forget there will be tons to eat and drink as well!

“Raiders & Invaders” 1812 Weekend Downtown Leonardtown, All weekend

Saturday Evening in Leonardtown (June 7) Dig the music at the free waterside evening concert at the site of the 1814 British invasion. The British Invasion Tribute performs songs by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Donovan, The Troggs, Cream, The Spencer Davis Group and more.

Friday Evening in Leonardtown (June 6) Raiders and Invaders Weekend kicks off with Raiders & Invaders First Friday which builds upon the town’s established First Friday tradition.

Highlights include 1812: Tide of War, a collaboration between musician and historian. Shops, restaurants and the Port of Leonardtown Winery participate in the celebration with a variety of 1812-themed activities.

Sunday Throughout St. Mary’s County (June 8) Stay over Saturday in St. Mary’s County and in the morning, prepare to see all that the St. Mary’s Peninsula has to offer. Visit participating historic sites and get your Raiders & Invaders passport stamped—you could win $1,000! Munch on brunch, enjoy wine tastings, browse the local shops and explore the lovely countryside.

Visit www.RaidersandInvaders.com for more information.

Saturday Afternoon in Leonardtown (June 7) Enjoy a range of music from sea chanteys to rock on two stages. The

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Entertainment

Chesapeake Orchestra at River Concert Series Starts June 20 16 Years of Beautiful Music and Fun!

The Chesapeake Orchestra inaugurates its 16th season with the River Concert Series at St. Mary›s College of Maryland (SMCM) under the direction of Jeffrey Silberschlag. This world-class music celebration begins Friday, June 20 and continues every Friday through July 25 at the Townhouse Green at SMCM. Nearly a half a million people have attended the River Concert Series throughout its history and the 2014 festival is expected to draw about 35,000 fans during its six-week span. The event is free and open to the public.

Attendees are invited to bring a picnic or purchase food from a variety of local vendors. The gates open each evening at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. The July 4 concert includes fireworks over the St. Mary›s River and the season finale features Broadway star and singer Maureen McGovern. For more information about the concerts, or to be a sponsor of this local tradition, go to www.chesapeakeorchestra.org or call 301-848-5309.

The Series will kick off with Baroque masterpieces of J.S. Bach and includes a jazzy-baroque fusion finish that showcases Silberschlag on the trumpet.

Silberschlag has performed all over the world and was a recipient of the European Union of the Arts Prize for Artistic and Cultural Activities. Also featured at this concert will be the great Victor Dvoskin on jazz bass, considered by Soviet jazz critics as the number-one bass player of the 1980s. They will be joined by renowned drummer Adolph Wright, who has performed with Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, among other jazz legends.

The second concert on June 27 will present the musical world at the time of the American Revolution and includes Haydn’s Symphony “The Queen of France,” and Schubert’s beautiful Symphony No. 5.

The July 4 extravaganza features a tribute to the Big Bands, including hits by Harry James, Bennie Goodman, Duke Ellington and Tommy Dorsey. The concert will finish with the nostalgic “Moonlight Serenade,” punctuated by a spectacular fireworks display.

Larry Vote, a Helen Hayes Award winner for his role as conductor and music director of “The Pirates of Penzance,” will guest conduct the Chesapeake Orchestra on July 11. Vote promises to transport the audience to an evening in Italy, featuring famous opera overtures, choruses and arias with Soprano Danielle Talamantes, considered by opera critics to be a rising star. Talamantes makes an exciting stage debut in the upcoming 2014-2015 season as Frasquita in The Metropolitan Opera’s “Carmen.” This fourth installment of the River Concert Series also features the River Concert Series Choir.

On the night of July 18, Belgian pianist Patrick Dheur joins Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra direct from his appearance at Carnegie Hall, for a program of romantic Russian and French classics.

The program includes Tchaikovsky ‘s iconic works “Overture to Romeo and Juliet” and Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique.” In addition, the program showcases Cesar Franck’s Symphonic Variations for piano and orchestra.

Story telling is the theme of the season finale on July 25, with a performance of Rimsky Korsakov’s “Scheherazade. The evening features an appearance by vocalist Maureen McGovern, known for her iconic renditions of the Oscar-winning songs “The Morning After” from the film The Poseidon Adventure and “We May Never Love Like This Again” from The Towering Inferno. McGovern will close out the Series with a pro-

gram featuring The American Songbook.

The River Concert Series is designed to provide the residents of Southern Maryland with professional performances throughout the summer, enriching the cultural offerings of the region while raising the profile of St Mary’s County throughout the state. The Chesapeake Orchestra offers programs with musical themes that are designed to appeal to the broadest possible audience. Nationally prominent artists and bright new talents fill the roles of soloists and narrators.

The concerts are family-friendly and attendees of all ages are invited to enjoy the music and the beautiful sunset views of the Chesapeake Bay. There is a large open area behind the concert stage for children to frolic, with a hill that beckons both kids and kids-at-heart to go for a roll. As is the River Concert Series tradition, audience members self-select from seating areas in the “Serious Listening Section,” “Casual Listening Section” and the “Serious Socializing Section.”

The culinary offerings too are designed to entice a variety of palates. The food vendor lane has been dubbed the “Cote du Crab” in homage to the French Riviera, and will include vendors for every taste including traditional Southern Maryland cuisine but also Indian, trendy California-style offerings and sweets of every kind.

“Through the River Concert Series, we at the Chesapeake Orchestra are committed to creating an atmosphere that brings the community together,” notes Silberschlag, the founder of the Chesapeake Orchestra and River Concert Series. “We often hear from our devoted fans that in the winter St. Mary’s residents long for the first signs of spring – the robins singing and the Chesapeake Orchestra tuning. The River Concert Series, on the banks of the beautiful St. Mary’s River, has long been the place to find friends and neighbors.”

Silberschlag is the Artistic Director and Head of

Music Performance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland as well as the co-director of the Alba Music Festival and Young Artists Program in Northern Italy. He has performed and recorded with the London Symphony, London Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony, Czech Radio Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic, the Jerusalem Symphony, Israel Philharmonic and the Italian National Symphony RAI-Torino. In 2011, Silberschlag was awarded the European Union of the Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement in Music. Last year he was made an honorary member of the Alba Society of San Domenico. Silberschlag’s has recorded for Delos, Crystal, MMC, Sonara and Naxos Records.

New this season, the Chesapeake Orchestra has been invited to present concerts at the Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello beginning on September 5. Concerts will also be presented in Leonardtown and Woodlawn Wineries.

Concerts by the Chesapeake Orchestra, a fully professional ensemble, are made possible by the generous sponsorships of people like James and Cynthia Stultz from Charlottesville, VA, whose gift of $25,000 was the single largest donation during the 2013 season. The gift was facilitated by a painting by the distinguished artist Carolyn Egeli, which was donated to the Orchestra.

Corporate sponsors of the 2014 Series include: SAIC; Raytheon; Smartronix; BAE Systems; The St. Mary’s County Arts Council, and Toyota Scion of Southern Maryland. Concert sponsors include: Cherry Cove Land Development; GE; Taylor Gas Co.; KCG Training Systems, and Eagle Systems.

For more information about the concerts, or to be a sponsor of this unique Southern Maryland tradition, go to www.chesapeakeorchestra.org or call 301-8485309. You may also visit the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/ChesapeakeOrchestra

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Thursday, May 29

Karaoke Bowie Applebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m.

The Piranhas Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 30 Moonshine Society Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Taboo Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Three Amigos Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 31 Karaoke California Applebee’s (43480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

The Winstons Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Taboo Cheeseburger in Paradise (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 8 p.m.

Monday, June 2 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4 Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke Annapolis Applebee’s (2141 General’s Highway, Annapolis) – 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 5 Geroge Dunn Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke Bowie Applebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m.

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Friday, June 6 RDB Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

RDA Don’t Call Me Shirley Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.

Backstage Pass Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 7 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Tonight’s Alibi Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtown Neck Road) – 8 p.m.

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Real Estate for Sale Looking to build? Wonderful & wooded three+acre building lot in Hollywood with three conventional perc sites. Beautiful and private homesite just waiting for you and your dream home. Conveniently located to Pax River, Leonardtown, & easy commute to Waldorf, St Mary’s City, NESEA, etc. Call for plat or appointment to preview property. 804-241-5374 or 301-690-2544. Price: $99,900.

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer

The great toilet paper debate: Does it ever end?

Does it happen in your house? Any time I think this question is solved, I see it pop up all over facebook and on television shows. Ellen DeGeneres apparently did a famous monologue on toilet paper. The debate can also include paper towels, tubs of margarine, or tanks of gas. I tend to think this debate rages in all houses, but maybe you are one of the lucky couples that never fuss at each other and agree on everything.

Okay, let me quit laughing now.

And the great toilet paper debate is not just limited to whether the paper should roll out from the front or roll out from the back. But which way really is better? My firm belief is that the paper should roll from the front. I feel you use less paper that way, and therefore you are saving lots of money each year. If a household saves say, 8 to 10 sheets of toilet paper each day then you could potentially save 300 sheets a month, and 3600 sheets a year = a 12 pack of toilet paper for the year. That sounds like a great deal, especially since I am a couponer and regularly save $10 - $20 on each grocery visit. Yes, I am one of ”those” people in front of you in line. So, yes, I feel my way is right. My husband, on the other hand, is a back roller, and naturally feels he is right.

We have the same problem with paper towels in the kitchen; to me it is annoying to have to reach behind the roll to find the edge of the sheet – I end up pulling off more than one. It always seems to tear off raggedly as well. When I quickly (and efficiently) rip off a sheet topside, it comes off cleanly. I rest my case.

Part two of toilet paper wars is the dreaded “ who was the last one in the bathroom and left three sheets on the roll, or the glued last paper towel sheet.

I know you all know how hard it is to get the last piece of the roll off in either case. When I leave that last little bit on the roll, I again feel like I am am being frugal, and polite to leave a little bit. But when he gets to the end, my husband will take off the roll holder and place it on the bathroom counter instead of taking out a new roll, or actually putting it on the roller. And I try so hard to remember to put a new roll out nearby. My husband wonders loudly why he is always the next one in the bathroom left with the remnants. I think the same thing. This also happens with the car’s gas tank. My husband drives my car maybe once a week, maybe once every two weeks, but always says, “Of course the tank is empty when I get in it!” My reply is always the same, “Do you think it is only empty when you get in the car and that’s the only tine it gets filled, what about the hundred times a year I fill it up?!”

Same thing with margarine; you try to be polite and save that last little bit for the next person (you can always scrape off enough to butter a piece of toast right?), and then that person wonders why a new tub isn’t ready. I suppose there are lots of examples of this domestic phenomenon. You could probably think of a few too. Write me if you have solved this great debate…or if you just want to commiserate.

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

It’s Time To Vote With Your Wallet

By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Do you believe all organic food is the same?

Do you believe organic food has value?

Do you ever take the time to read food labels?

We are all aware of the magnitude of lobbying that goes on in Washington, but very few pay any attention to what is being lobbied and why.

If you feel you are too busy to take a few moments to educate yourself on the most important thing to your existence, FOOD, you may want to reconsider.

The most important point of this article is YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. If you are still unaware of what genetically modified foods (GMO’s) are, and what the process even is, I strongly suggest utilizing the internet and research this subject. You can no longer ignore the subject as your rights of being an American are being jeopardized.

In the last two years, thirty states have attempted to pass legislation about GMO’s, mostly to provide a law that states products that contain GMO’s be labeled as such, so you, the consumer, can make an educated decision in purchasing your food.

As an American you have a right to know. Unfortunately, both Monsanto and Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) have spent 100 million dollars to fight these thirty states so laws could not be passed. Dow, Coca-Cola, and General Mills have spent multi-billions to lobby to pass a law to revoke the right for states to pass GMO laws. They support (DARK) Denying Americans the right to know act.

So how can you make a difference in protecting your rights?

How can we fight back everyday?

It’s really quite simple, vote with your wallet. The power lies with the people.

Boycotting the companies that support DARK sends a very strong statement that you wish to protect your rights as an American, and it is simple to do. Researching correctly on the internet you can find the members that support DARK. You can even download Buycott app (boycott.com) and scan items at the

supermarket to see if they are pro or con GMO. Here is a list of companies the Organic Consumers Association (OCA), Ronnie Cummins, states are connected to supporting the Non-labeling of GMO’s: Bear Naked, IZZE, Naked juice, Simply Frito-lay, Starbucks Frappuccino, PepsiCo, Honest Tea, Odwalla, Gerber organic, Sweet leaf tea, Nestle, Coca-cola, Boca burgers, Green & Black’s, Kraft, Cascadian Farms, Larabar, Muir Glen, General Mills, Alexia, Pam organic cooking sprays, RW Knudsen, Santa Cruz organic, Smuckers, Dagoba, Hersheys, Simply Asia, Thai Kitchen, and McCormick. Companies also contributing to funding against your rights: College Inn, Welch’s, Land O Lakes, Oceanspray, Cambell Soup Company, DelMonte, Kashi, Burt’s Bees, Dupont, Bayer, Dow, BASF, and French Meadow Bakery.

Indirectly supporting, the following companies utilize products from these companies are: all chain restaurants except Chipotle.

If you think by planting your own garden you’re avoiding GMO’s think again. To be sure you should purchase only heirloom varieties of seeds.

We may not have the funds to match the dollars being spent lobbying but we surely can exercise the right to spend our money on those companies that wish to protect the American way.

We demand the right to know what we are feeding our children, and I’m going to use my wallet to send my message. Won’t you join me? ©2014 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.

What We’re Left Laura Joyce Contributing Writer IIn a few days I’ll drive up to my hometown, a few hours north of here, for a gettogether with a group of friends. Ted brought us together, and though he is no longer here, Ted keeps us connected. We all knew it: there was just something about him: a kindness, a sweetness, a sort of refined goofiness, if such a thing can even exist. But it can; it did.

The first time I saw him I told my best friend that I was going to fall in love with him, and I did. He was my first love, and he is the unbreakable bond that will bring us together to plant a tree in his honor and tell stories about him and remember when the world was a little better, because he was in it. We’ll laugh as we tell the story about the time we all went to the Orioles game at the old stadium and he couldn’t find his keys; we missed the first two innings walking back to the car, where—sure enough—the absent-minded boy had not only left his keys in the car, he’d left them in the ignition, with the engine running. We’ll rejoice, even after all these years, as we remember how he played in the State soccer championship, when Wilde Lake beat Oakland Mills in overtime penalty kicks. We’ll tear up as we talk about how he and his brothers lost their father so young—Ted was just thirteen—to a disease that would take Ted away from all of us when his own son was the same age.

We met when we were just fifteen, when everything seems magical and possible, and we were inseparable through most of high school. We remained close friends throughout the years that followed, as we went off to college, started careers, married other people and had children.

I’d see him now and then when he’d return to town to visit family—not long after college he’d moved to a warmer state where he never had to wear socks, a habit that we teased him about mercilessly in high school. We didn’t realize it then, but his fashion sense was just years ahead of ours.

In more recent years we got together often and spoke almost daily. It was during one of those visits that he showed me the lumps just above his rib-cage. He wanted to know what I thought. I couldn’t remember ever lying to him before, but I did, then. I told him I thought he should see a doctor, but what I thought—what I somehow knew, with absolute certainty, just as I’d known all those years ago that he was going to be someone special and important in my life—was that I was being given the ending of our story by the invader I felt beneath my fingertips.

I knew Ted for thirty years, and they passed in the blink of an eye. Now five more years have passed since his death, although they have gone by more slowly. When we meet to plant the tree that will grow and flower as the years go by, a place to remember him, a place to honor him, I’ll thank him for the many gifts he gave me through the years—love, friendship, laughter—and also this one last and lasting one: a family tree, of sorts, growing tall with the people he loved, the branches heavy with the people who loved him, blossoming with the memories of who he was. For each of us, it’s not enough—it will never be enough—but it’s what he’s left us, and sometimes that’s all you’ve got.

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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