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News Mikulski’s Amendment Designed to Stall Wind Turbines By Guy Leonard Staff Writer U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski has put up what amounts to a roadblock to the implementation of a controversial wind turbine project in Somerset County. The chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee added an amendment to a key defense appropriation bill that would stop the U.S. Navy from making an agreement with the builder of the project to operate the turbines until a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to see if the radar testing functions at Patuxent River Naval Air Station are compatible. The turbine project was the target of many state legislators who tried to place a moratorium on it earlier this year for fear that the turbines would interfere with the radar testing of the navy, which represents an investment of billions of dollars and a major economic driver in Southern Maryland. The moratorium passed by a wide, bipartisan margin, but Gov. Martin O’Malley vetoed it; he has long been a supporter of green energy sources such as wind turbines. The Mikulski amendment, insiders say, targets the agreement necessary between the navy and the project developer that would govern the shutting down of the turbines while radar testing occurs. Defense insiders say that shutting down the turbines means tipping off exactly when the testing is beginning, a key concern that could jeopardize secrecy. Without such an agreement it would be difficult for the Maryland Public Service Commission, which must ultimately approve the project, to seriously allow it, insiders say. Mikulski’s amendment reads: “The Committee is aware that the Department of the Navy commissioned the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory to conduct a study to determine the effects and a potential mitigation plan between the operation of the proposed wind energy project and the Patuxent Naval Air Station. The study is not yet completed. Therefore, the Committee directs the Navy to refrain from executing any agreement with respect to the operation of the proposed wind energy project until the study is provided to the congressional defense committees.” Del. John Bohanan, who was a key legislator in support of the moratorium, said Mikulski’s amendment was a strong step in the right direction. “It’s very helpful, the language she put in there,” Bohanan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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News By Kaitlin Davis Contributing Writer The Honor Flight Network serves World War II, Korean and Vietnam veterans by providing a free trip to see their memorials in Washington D.C. Since their beginnings in 2005, Honor Flight has transported thousands of veterans, 125,000 in just this year, from all over the country. Created by Earl Morse and Jeff Miller, Honor Flight Network was created to provide a need to WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans who had not yet been able to see their memorials in D.C. Both Morse and Miller came across veterans that desired to see their memorials but due to cost, transportation or health issues, were unable to go. Using their own money and planes both pilots flew about

12 or 20 veterans total on the first trip to help their wish become a reality at no cost to the veteran. When asked how veterans react to seeing their memorials, Dave Nichols, board member of Honor Flight Network, said, “Over the years, it’s been a mixed bag, but for the most part, when they get off the buses at the WWII memorial, one they are just in awe because there are so many people out there... and there are a lot of watery eyes.” For the majority of these veterans, going to these memorials brings them closure and reassures them that even the smallest participation in the war made the biggest difference. When veterans get off the buses, crowds of people, cheering and showing their appreciation for those who fought, greet them. Many want to shake their hands and want to learn their stories. GIs dressed in uniform are sometimes present and the veterans are reminded of those men who fought alongside them that may not have made it home.

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“You can see it in their eyes that they are thinking about someone they knew during the war that didn’t make it back, especially standing in front of the Wall of Gold Stars, which represents all those who died during the war,” said Nichols. These veterans are given this opportunity free of charge. Through the generosity of private businesses, corporations and donations, Honor Flight is able to provide a moving experience for veterans. They have also paired up with Southwest Airlines and others to provide “green passes” that allow anyone to get on a plane from any place and fly anywhere. Though there are 133 hubs spread over 46 states, some veterans are far from a hub, but through the green passes, they are able to get to a hub close to them. Veterans who travel by plane are also able to experience a send off and welcome home event. “It’s a mob scene of people, from politicians, local media, friends, family and volunteers, waving flags, welcoming veterans home because a lot of the veterans, especially WWII veterans, never got a welcome home after the war...” said Nichols. Many may be thinking, “Well, how do I

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get involved?” For those individuals, volunteers are welcomed and appreciated! Volunteers are able to participate in the trips, the send off and welcome home events and if needed, are able to be guardians. Guardians are given to every veteran and they are usually a family member. However, guardians do have to have to pay their own way. “I think in the long run, I just have pride that I’m part of a large group of people who makes this possible, so there’s a certain amount of satisfaction I get from that knowing that these people are getting closure and are getting to see the memorial before they are gone,” said Nichols. Toward the end of September, Honor Flight Capital Region, the local hub in D.C., will be hosting a trip that will leave from the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. For more information, contact Michael Garceau, President of the Honor Flight Capital Region, at 312-714-4337 or by email at michael@honorflightcr.org or visit www. honorflight.org and www.honorflightcr.org. news@countytimes.net

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners approved a $22.6 million loan for the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) from the state’s Department of Housing and Urban Development that will allow the water and sewer utility to move ahead with many projects, but the vote was not without opposition. Three out of the four commissioners present approved the loan but County Commissioner Dan Morris (R-Mechanicsville) opposed the measure, again expressing his concern that MetCom’s debt was growing at an alarming rate. MetCom attorney and public information officer Jacquelyn Meiser said the loan was necessary to complete much needed infrastructure projects and that MetCom did not borrow money until a project came up for consideration. When Morris said that MetCom’s water and sewer rates would be raised to compensate for the retirement of the loan, — which could have an interest rate up to five percent and last for 20 years — Meiser said that the rate structure had already been adjusted in MetCom’s budget. “The rates are already set… in anticipation of this borrowing,” Meiser said. “The

rates are adequate to cover the debt.” Meiser also said that MetCom’s latest debt still placed it well within its borrowing limits. “We’re nowhere near our debt capacity,” Meiser said. Morris and other commissioners like Todd Morgan (R-Lexington Park) also expressed concern over the debt vis a vis MetCom’s recent problems in locking down the prices on their capital improvement projects. Morgan said he was still concerned over “the projects that are projected at ‘x’ and then they come in at two, three or four times ‘x’ when they are done.” Morris said that MetCom did not have a plan to retire its debt and that it would continue to spend money without accurately predicting costs on construction projects. Meiser said MetCom checked each dollar it intended to spend on projects, and “that implication couldn’t be further from the truth.” MetCom’s own projections show that their capital construction debt for fiscal 2015 will total up to $97.4 million by the end of the year but by 2019 that figure will nearly double to $187 million. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Re-Catching People’s Eyes custom work and a decorating and staging service, Caught My Eye has a tremendous amount to offer customers and the community. McWilliams, originally from Bombay, India, has lived in the county for 25 years. Living first in West Virginia with her sister, McWilliams attended West Virginia Tech, where she graduated as a software engineer and met her husband Steve McWilliams. Being from India, McWilliams knows how to make the embroidery and mirror work that is seen on the Indian skirts. “I have done it before in India and I can still do it,” said McWilliams. When walking into the shop, customers see a wide array of styles and techniques, from the Indian handmade skirts to the unique furniture to the handmade animals. Caught My Eye takes these different styles of India and of local artists and blends them seamlessly. When asked what sparked the idea to have a shop with handmade items from local artists and from India, McWilliams said, “India has very unique items compared to what you would get in the United States, especially local art, and I think both the Indian handmade and the locally handmade make each other unique. They both make each other standout.” Also unique to the shop, is their decorating and staging services. When McWilliams moved out of her house of 20 years, she realized that in the current market, houses sell faster if they are depersonalized

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Dog Killing Trial Postponed

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A District Court judge postponed the trial of Kenneth Woodburn, 29, the man accused of wrongfully shooting a pitbull that had gone onto his property in Ridge earlier this year, after the attorney prosecuting the case had a conflicting assignment. The case for the killing of the young pitbull named Tank is now set for Aug. 14 but Woodburn faces charges for violating his probation from a 2013 burglary case as a result of the dog shooting, court records show. Woodburn rejected a plea deal, Assistant State’s At-

torney Laura Kaspar said, but the prosecution was prepared to go ahead with its case next month. Lawyers said as many as 13 witnesses will be called in the case; court security was increased for his case and he was led out of the courtroom under guard. Nearly the entire courtroom was there to witness the proceedings. Woodburn faces charges of animal cruelty, aggravated cruelty to an animal and reckless endangerment for allegedly shooting the small pit bull that he claimed was acting aggressively towards him while on his property back on March 12. Woodburn said he fired two shots in quick succession

to stop the dog. After shooting the dog Woodburn placed pictures of himself with the deceased animal on his Facebook page; this gave rise to the animal cruelty complaint against him. When police began their investigation they spoke to two witnesses who said they heard two shots but they were 10 to 20 minutes apart. Police said when Woodburn fired the shots that killed the dog he was firing in the direction of a nearby daycare facility. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Police Investigate Fatal Bike Crash at MIR

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office crash investigators are examining the evidence in a fatal motorcycle crash at Maryland International Raceway (MIR) in Budds Creek Tuesday afternoon. The victim, Aaron Slemker, 21, of Clayton, Ohio, was killed when he was riding on an access road behind the track on a test run, lost control of his Kawasaki Ninja racing bike and hit a concrete barrier. Emergency response personnel tried to treat him on the scene but he succumbed to his injuries, according to police reports. Police said that Slemker was taking part in a motorcycle drag racing class and was

returning after a warm up lap when the accident occurred. Slemker was operating his bike at a high rate of speed, police said. The management of MIR released a statement following the crash. “MIR was leased by a credited motorcycle racing school and the freak accident happened during low speed drills before any actual full runs were made,” the statement reads. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Slemker family.” This latest crash is the second in several months that claimed a life at MIR. In May a Pennsylvania man, Lamont Atkins Freeman, was killed when he was participating in a test run of his vehicle before a drag race. Reports from police show that as Free-

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St. Mary’s County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Jeffrey Kirk Berry, a/k/a “Kojack,” age 55, of Lexington Park, Md., on Monday to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute powder and crack cocaine; and for being a felon in possession of firearms. Chief Judge Chasanow also found that Berry was an armed career criminal based on three previous drug convictions. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Washington Field Division; St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron; and Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Kelly of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation, Washington, D.C. Field Office. According to Berry’s plea agreement and other court documents, from February 2012 to April 2013, Berry conspired with Damon Estep, Alrahman Allen, Jamar Holt and others to distribute cocaine and crack in southern St. Mary’s County. Holt provided Allen with cocaine and other drugs and then regularly called Estep to coordinate the delivery of cocaine to Estep, Berry or others from St. Mary’s County. Nearly every week, Berry, Estep and others met Allen in the Glen Burnie area and paid Allen for one-fourth, one-half and one kilogram quantities of cocaine for further distribution in St. Mary’s County by Estep, Berry and others at Estep’s direction. Once Berry and others transported the cocaine back to their stash locations in St. Mary’s County, Estep and others would cook portions

of the cocaine into crack, and distribute the cocaine and crack throughout southern Maryland at Estep’s direction. Estep stored the powder and crack cocaine in several locations, including Berry’s residence at 18310 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Berry, Estep and others sold the drugs at locations in southern Maryland. A search of Berry’s home on April 15, 2013, recovered a 9 mm rifle, two 9mm handguns, a .40 caliber handgun, and a .25 caliber handgun, as well as ammunition for the guns. Due to his previous felony convictions, Berry was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Berry admits that over the course of the conspiracy he was responsible for the distribution of between five and 15 kilograms of cocaine, and between 280 and 840 grams of crack. Chief Judge Chasanow sentenced Jamar Holt, a/k/a “Reds,” “Jamal Holt” and “Rex,” age 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 20 years in prison and Damon Jerome Estep, a/k/a “Country”, age 39, of California, Maryland, to 188 months in prison. Co-defendant Alrahman Sharif Allen, a/k/a “Rock” and “Rahman Allen,” age 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, previously pleaded guilty to his participation in the conspiracy and awaits sentencing. United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the DEA, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, and IRS-Criminal Investigation for their work in the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Leah Jo Bressack and Deborah A. Johnston and James A. Crowell IV, who prosecuted the case. United States Department of Justice Press Release

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The Garvey Senior Activity Center

According to the Maryland Department of Aging, the number of older Marylanders is increasing rapidly. The 60-plus population in St. Mary’s County is expected to rise 129.38 percent from 2010 to 2040, according to U.S. Census figures cited by the Maryland Department of planning. Our wonderful senior activity centers provide programs, exercise classes, health information, food, trips, and entertainment for our senior population, age 50 and up. Our senior activity centers address this population’s needs in the southern part of the county at the Loffler Senior Activity Center and in the northern part of the county at the Northern Senior Activity Center. But the Garvey Senior Activity Center, located in St. Mary’s County’s fastest growing jurisdiction, Leonardtown, is old, small, and inadequate. Unfortunately, the Capital Improvement Budget shows that our county officials aren’t even scheduled to start planning for the replacement of the Garvey Senior Activity Center until FY 2018. This means a replacement building probably won’t be built until 2020, at the earliest. Those of us who utilize the Garvey Senior Activity Center feel this is too late to start this planning. We have set up a committee, the Garvey Group, to persuade the St. Mary’s County Commissioners to move the planning to replace the Garvey Senior Activity Center to FY 2016. If you would like to join us, our

next meeting is Thursday, July 31, at the Potomac Building in Room 14 at 12 noon. If you can’t join us, we hope, no matter your age, that you will support us by signing our petition when it is presented to you so that we can show our commissioners that many St. Mary’s County citizens support our contention that the planning for the replacement building for the Garvey Senior Activity Center in Leonardtown should be moved to FY 2016. Moving the planning to FY 2016 will give seniors an opportunity to have a new, larger, more modern building by 2018 or 2019. Whom do you know who will benefit from the activities and information provided by a new Garvey Senior Activity Center? Think about it and support us with your attendance or signature. Please contact Margaret Forrest to request Petitions for signature and to submit the Petitions to the Garvey Group. Our response deadline for the Petitions is no later than November 22, 2014, however, we request you submit them to Mrs. Forrest, as they are complete. Contact information is as follows. Email address is mcforrest61@gmail.com or mailing address is: The Garvey Group Co-Leads: Pamela Herold (Leonardtown), Dale Taylor (Hollywood), Margaret Forrest (Leonardtown)

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Safe Haven, a Pro-Life Secret? I have been very pro-life for many years and thought I was well informed about pro-life issues. However, I recently heard of Safe Haven, a pro-life program that nobody seems to be talking about, although it could be a life saver for many babies not wanted by their mothers. Many pregnant women who can’t or don’t want to raise a child are often told that abortion is their only solution. That is a lie. The Safe Haven program is one of many options open to them. Imagine a situation where the father, pregnant woman’s family, friends, church, etc. can’t or won’t help, adoption efforts have failed, the woman doesn’t want an abortion, and the baby is expected soon. Unless the pregnant woman decides to keep the baby herself, Safe Haven is sort of a last option. Safe Haven is a little publicized program that allows a mother to turn her new-born baby over to a hospital or a competent authority such as police or firemen anonymously and with no questions asked. General requirements are that the baby not be more than 10 days old and unharmed. The child will become a ward of the state, eligible for adoption. The laws vary by state. Log onto “Safe Haven (your state)” to find out the particular laws in your state and the hospitals and drop off locations. There’s even a site that tells

how to prepare the baby to be dropped off. The program reminds me of a story about a mother who couldn’t keep her baby. She placed the baby in a basket and set it adrift at a safe place in a river where some influential women were bathing. She hoped one of them would raise the baby, because possibly God had big plans for her baby boy. Some women resist adoption, being afraid that their child may be treated cruelly. (Check out the abortion methods to see how cruel they are.) In 1 Kings 3:16-27, King Solomon looked favorably on the mother because to save her baby’s life, she was willing to give him to a harlot who had stolen her baby, lied to her, was fighting her for custody, and was willing to have the baby killed rather than give him to someone else. ( It is highly unlikely your child will be adopted by someone like that.) Would you rather be like the woman who was willing to give her child up (adopted) or the one who would rather have her child killed (aborted)? Hopefully, you’ll never be in a position to need the Safe Haven program. But you might be able to share this information with someone who needs the information now or will need it in the future. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, Md.

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Election Season

Once again we are in the election season hoping for better results from our Maryland representatives. As more of us are coming to realize, we are sorely taxed while many times state money is poorly spent. To add insult we have a long history of being politically manipulated by those in power. On the manipulation issue, as one of many possible examples, note that for the first time in the past four years, no new taxes were legislated this year. Will those same representatives return to their tax and spend ways once the election is over? Do they presume our memories are that short? Also note the recent manipulation of election districts to favor the established Democrats. In 29A, the boundary was changed so Republican Matt Morgan, who came close to winning against Johnny Wood last election, was put in District 28. Fortunately moving a few miles solved that problem. In 29B, only a small corner of the large Wildewood subdivision was left in that district is spite of its natural highway boundary. Not surprisingly, 29B Democrat Delegate John Bohanan lives in that small corner. Around the 2000 census Bohanan apparently lived both inside and outside his election district. In 29C Calvert Republican Tony O’Donnell was given several strongly Democrat precincts stretching across St. Mary’s to weaken his chances at reelection. The worst examples in Maryland are the shapes of our congressional districts. The Maryland constitution clearly states that voting districts should be compact and contiguous. The shame is that we, the voters, allow ourselves to be manipulated while those in power wink and nudge and say boys will be boys, all at our expense. Among the most notable of our many Maryland taxes are the rain tax and the millionaire’s tax. The rain tax has made Maryland the butt of many political jokes. Southern Maryland will likely be subject to that tax which now only affects the most populous jurisdictions in Maryland. After the Maryland millionaires tax was enacted I know two who transferred their residences to Florida. They already had 2nd homes there, so it was easy. One took his business with him. Do you know anyone considering moving or staying out of Maryland because of taxes? On spending probably the worst example is the $150 million or so spent on the health care exchange, mostly to an out of state company. The results were poor and the effort now practically abandoned. The national system reportedly costing $700 million was a bargain by comparison. The Maryland costs did not include the untold and unreported hours and expenses of associated Maryland state employees. So our Democrat governor candidate who was in charge of the entire project says it was not his fault and we should put him in charge of the state. Sometimes, in order to be manipulated, you have to consent to the abuse. It is now time to stand up to those wasting our money, abusing our rights and disgracing our proud history. Even the Washington Post, while endorsing Hogan in the Republican primary in the May 21 editorial, said “The Democrats overwhelming dominance of Maryland politics does not serve the voters’ interests. It invites bloat, complacency and corruption.” Voting out those in power helps correct abuses. Part of the answer is a strong and united Southern Maryland delegation in Annapolis. To have impact, Republicans Steve Waugh, Matt Morgan, Tony O’Donnell and Deb Ray need to be sent to Annapolis as a team. Mike Thompson Hollywood, Md.

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Education Making Connections By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Are you a veteran? If you are, you’re eligible to sign up for the College of Southern Maryland’s Making Connections: The First Year Seminar for Veterans this fall. Making Connections: The First Year Seminar is a class offered to all new students at CSM, and for the first time, veterans are being offered admission towards the end of the fall semester, according to Dorothy Hill. “This fall the first-year seminar is offering a section for veterans during the last week of the Summer II session with the thought that student-veterans would have a good orientation to the college before starting their classes,” said Integrative Learning Center Director Michelle Simpson. “The course was developed by longtime faculty members Professor Kim Donnelly and Professor Michelle Simpson. Sections tailored for certain populations such as returning adult students and students testing into college preparatory reading, are offered in addition to the sections for the general population. All sections, regardless of the population, will teach students skills that will allow them to succeed in all their college courses. Students will create academic plans, learn time management skills, study skills, research skills and speaking skills,” said Hill. The course is being offered at the CSM Campus in La Plata, and if all goes well, more locations may be added next year, said Simpson. Veterans enrolled come from all branches of service, as people from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves have applied for attendance, said CSM Veterans Affairs Coordinator Robert Henry, who retired from the Navy after 22 years of service. “Some student veterans enrolling at CSM retired from the service while many served only one tour of duty; most probably fall somewhere in between,” said Henry. While the veterans at CSM come from all walks of life, they all have one unifying quality: “The greatest similarity among veterans enrolling at CSM is that most of them have not been in a traditional academic setting/classroom for many years. The military encourages a ‘can-do’ spirit within its ranks and student veterans tend to bring that same spirit to their academic pursuits. If given the opportunity and resources, most will likely succeed,” said Henry. Upon passing the class, three general education credits are received by participants, said Simpson. All students must meets with an advisor and register by August 8. For more information, contact CSM Integrative Learning Center Director Michelle Simpson at MSimpson@csmd.edu, Advising at advisor@csmd.edu or 301-9347574. news@countytimes.net

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Interim Schools Chief Search Begins By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The St. Mary’s County Board of Education officially opened its process to find an interim superintendent of schools Tuesday by saying it will start accepting applications for the job. The main qualification for the job, said board chairman Sal Raspa, was at least five years of administrative experience in a kindergarten through grade 12 school system. The deadline for receiving applications is Aug. 5, followed by a review in executive session Aug. 6, Raspa said and then interviews with prospective candidates Aug. 8. Raspa said the board expects to make an announcement about the choice for an interim superintendent by Aug. 13. The proposed search process passed the board with a unanimous vote with Raspa saying the object was to “run a transparent process.” Current Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano announced that he would be resigning his post June 25, to take over as state superintendent of schools in West Virginia. Recently The County Times broke the story that J. Bradley Cle-

ments, the deputy superintendent of schools for operations had considered applying for the position but withdrew his name because it had become controversial. Before his withdrawal, he had sent his job history to members of the board of education through Raspa and had even sent salary requirements and plans for the system once he took the position. Clements said Raspa had approached him about the position, while Raspa said Clements was the one who expressed interest in the job. Clements was the choice of the leadership of the Education Association of St. Mary’s County and the organization’s president Anna Laughlin said she hoped he would again try for the job. “We want to work with someone who has a good relationship with employees,” Laughlin told The County Times. She said that Clements was fair minded in his dealings with employees during contract negotiations. Calls to Clements were not returned as of press time, neither were calls to Raspa to comment on any applicants for the job. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Teachers Lose Jobs As Visas Expire By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Teachers that the St. Mary’s County Public Schools System deemed as highly qualified appear to have lost their jobs because their work visas expired, The County Times has learned. According to a letter from Schools Superintendent Michael J. Martirano dated June 26 to the foreign labor office of the U.S. Department of Labor stated that the system wanted to find ways to keep the half-dozen instructors but that their status was in jeopardy due to errors on their applications for visa extensions that were not their fault. “With the support and assistance of the school system, they responsibly started their renewal paperwork two years in advance,” Martirano wrote. “However, they subsequently received denials based on errors made by a third party.” The superintendent went on to say that the teachers had started their application processes anew but that their approved H1B work visas were set to expire July 4. The letter did not elaborate on the who the third party was or what specifically the errors were. Dale Farrell, director of human resources for the school system, also would not comment on who made the errors but said the six teachers were on a leave of absence for the upcoming school year “while the system continues working with immigration officials on their visas.” Anna Laughlin, president of the Education Association of St. Mary’s County (EASMC) said she had close conversations with one

of the teachers affected by the visa problem and was told that the law firm handling the reapplication process had made the errors. “They don’t have to pay the price, these teachers do,” Laughling said. Some of the teachers had started families while here, she said, and now were being made to go back to Jamaica because of their immigration status. “This has caused a tremendous hardship for these people,” Laughlin said. “They were six very important teachers in areas we have a hard time finding teachers for.” Martirano said in his letter that the loss of the teachers would be a significant blow to the school system. “These teachers have essential and difficult-to-fill teaching positions,” Martirano wrote. “If their positions become vacant for a time period, they will be filled by substitute teachers who are not highly qualified educators, which will short change our students.” The six teachers were all from Jamaica and some were employed at the Fairlead Academy that helps students who fall behind to catch up to graduate from high school, sources within the school system said. Others specialized in mathematics, English, special education and science, Farrell told The County Times. Each of them had been working for the school system for the past six years, Martirano’s letter stated. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Pet of the Week Hi, my name is Snickers. I am a sweet, little boy. My siblings are Twix, Milky Way, Kit Kat and Hershey. We were born around May 6th. We will be ready to go to our new homes around July 6th. We are typical kittens. We love to play really hard and then fall asleep. We purr, like to be petted. and we love to eat. We are enjoying getting good on a regular basis. We were given to FCR by someone who had trapped and turned in 40 cats to Animal Control to be taken to the shelter to most likely be euthanized, so we are very lucky! We will be fully vetted when we are 8 weeks old. If we are adopted after 3 months of age, our vetting will also include the rabies vaccine. Please fill out an application if you’re interested (and how could you not be?) and email it to moonandhunt@ hotmail.com. You could be approved ahead of time and reserve us before we start going to adoption events. I hope you pick me, Snickers PS Email moonandhunt@hotmail.com for info on free spay neuter grants. Include your name, city, number of cats, phone number and if you need to borrow traps or carriers.

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Students of the Past Make the Art of Today By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Do you love a good art show? Then visit St. Mary’s College of Maryland and check out its most recent gallery show, Across the Ages: An Alumni Exhibition. This is the second time an alumni exhibition has taken place, according to Director of Boyden Gallery and the Fine Art Collection Cristin Cash, who is also the founder of the event. “I wanted to revive the Alumni exhibition and make it a regular part of the Gallery exhibition program. Around the same time, the Alumni Office contacted me about the possibility of doing the exhibition again, so I said yes. I worked very closely with the Alumni Office and with art alumni on planning the exhibition in a way that was enjoyable, inclusive and met high professional standards. Overall, we wanted to have a juried exhibition that celebrated the creative work and artistic journeys of our alumni. We plan to offer the exhibition in the summer every two years,” said Cash. A large variety of participants and mediums have been a part of the exhibition, and alumni from classes long graduated still linger at SMCM in the works they’ve submitted to Boyden Gallery, where the exhibition is being held. “We had over 130 submissions and 35 works by 32 alumni selected by the jurors for the exhibition. The alumni range in age (graduation dates from 1968 to 2014), majors (art, biology, history, English), and professions,” Cash said. “The work is very diverse in medium, content and style. The vast majority of the work is recent, in the last three years, which is exciting because it means that making artwork continues to be important to our graduates, regardless of profession. Work in the exhibition includes painting, drawing, photography, digital media, sculpture, video, textiles, installations and costume design.” This piece of history in artistic education is on campus at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and is open to the public free of charge Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and from noon to 7 p.m. on Fridays during the River Concert Series. The exhibition closes August 3, so be sure to take a look before it’s gone! For more information, contact Cash at clcash@smcm.edu or stop by Boyden Gallery at Montgomery Hall 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City. news@countytimes.net

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Work on a new Stoney’s Seafood House in Hollywood, to open in the former Clarke’s Landing Restaurant, has been temporally halted until the proper permits can be obtained. Progress on the new Stoney’s location has been paused by a stop work order for “un-permitted renovations in a critical area.” Construction was ongoing at the new location when the Department of Land Use and Growth Management (LUGM) was alerted by the local health department that work was being done without permits, according to LUGM Inspection and Compliance Inspector George Thompson. The stop work order was issued on Friday, July 18. According to Stoney’s owner Jeannie Cousineau-Stone, the work being done was putting new siding up on the building. Normally, the permits already acquired would have covered installing new siding, Cousineau-Stone said. Because the location is right on the water it is in a critical area, which meant a separate permit was required, she said. Applications for the necessary permits were filed on Tuesday, July 22, according to LUGM Permits Coordinator Harry Knight. Obtaining the permits should help resolve the stop work order, he said. CousineauStone anticipates having the necessary additional permits by the end of the month. Because the Clarke’s Landing restaurant and pier are in a critical area, the critical area review staff will have to approve the site plan and permits, Thompson said. Knight is optimistic about the future Stoney’s location. “I don’t see why it wouldn’t be approved,” Knight said. “They seem expert at running restaurants.” The plans submitted show extensive renovations both inside and outside, Knight said. Former tenants who sought to take over the old Clarke’s Landing location didn’t put as much effort into renovating the building, he said. “It was in pretty bad shape,”

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Cousineau-Stone said. “We’re going to make it all clean and new.” The Clarke’s Landing location will have indoor and outdoor dining. They are working with the state to get permits to fix up the pier attached to the Clarke’s Landing property, Cousineau-Stone said. There are four existing Stoney’s locations – Solomons Pier, Kingfishers, Broomes Island and Prince Frederick. The one on Clarke’s Landing Road would make the fifth location. The new location will be the first in St. Mary’s County. According to the Stoney’s website, “For over 20 years Stoney’s has been serving award winning crab cakes in Calvert County…We have since grown to a family of three restaurants and continue to serve the best that the Washington D.C. area has to offer. Our menus do not stop with crab cakes but also offer a variety of steaks, seafoods, appetizers, and salads. Each location offers stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay and whether you are looking for an upscale dinner or a casual happy hour, you will find that Stoney’s is the place to go.” Cousineau-Stone looks forward to opening the new location. It is perfect for their first St. Mary’s venture, she said. The menu is still in development, but it will mix Stoney’s standards with new offerings, she said. One menu addition will be deviled crab. Cousineau-Stone anticipates opening the new location shortly after Labor Day. For more information, visit www. stmarysmd.com or www.stoneysseafoodhouse.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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In Our Building Hope, Building a Home Community Lunch Hours at the Ruddy Duck The Ruddy Duck is now offering extended lunch hours. Now through Labor Day, the Ruddy Duck will open at noon on Thursdays and Fridays. The full menu will be available, according to spokesperson Stephanie Abrams. The lunch hours already offered on weekends will not change. The new hours are part of an effort to keep things fresh at the Ruddy Duck, Abrams said. Also included are nightly activities such as Pizza and Pint night, trivia night and live music. For more information, visit www.ruddyduckbrewery.com.

The newest Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build is officially underway. The partner family for the new home, being constricted on Louden Lane in Lexington Park, is Christina Hampton and Alexis Garcia. Hampton works for a software development company and Garcia is her 7-monthold daughter. Local and state representatives, including St. Mary’s Board of County Commissioners President Francis J. “Jack” Russell and Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr. came out to celebrate the ground breaking. Hampton is a native of St. Mary’s County. She and her family will be helping build her new home. For more information about Habitat for Humanity, visit www.patuxenthabitat.org.

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Ruddy Duck Daily Promotional Specials Monday: Pizza & Pint Night 4 to 7 p.m. Your choice of cheese, pepperoni, veggie or white pizza and a pint of Ruddy Duck beer for only $11! Also available for penne pasta with marinara or alfredo for $12. Team Trivia starts at 7 p.m. and it is free to play! Tuesday: Two Fifty Tuesday 4 to 10 p.m. Enjoy any of our Ruddy Duck drafts for only $2.50! Also try our tacos (two variety options each week!) for only $2.50 each!! Wednesday Night Massacre 5 to 6 p.m. Help us kill the Keg each week! Select beer only $2.50! The brew master will select one beer each week to be sacrificed to the beer gods! As if that isn’t enough, we are serving complimentary food in the bar. You read that right, FREE FOOD. Chef selections to change weekly.

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A Community That Shares (ACTS) celebrated a much needed addition to their warehouse on Saturday evening. The organization, founded in 1993, distributes medical equipment to the community at no charge. To learn more, visit www. acts-smc.org or call 301-769-4199.

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Calvert Marine Museum welcomed Thompson Square to it’s stage on Friday, with the Sam Grow Band and Clark Manson opening.

PIRATE DAY! Saturday, July 26th

Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park 44720 Lighthouse Road • Piney Point, MD 20674 Ahoy little mateys! Come dressed in your pirate best! Enjoy a costume contest, treasure hunt, walk the plank, make and take activities, event souvenir and more! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

MIROCK WPGC Bike Fest this Weekend at MIR

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The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series returns to Maryland International Raceway for the biggest and best MIROCK event of the year at the 14th annual WPGC Bike Fest on July 25 to 27. For the first time ever at MIROCK history nitro methane will be in the air! The WPGC Bike Fest will feature a special 5-second, 240 mph Top Fuel match race with Larry “Spiderman” McBride taking on Dave Vantine on the wildest machines you have ever seen! The event also will include 600+ motorcycle racers competing in 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, Nitrous Express Pro E.T., and Brock’s Performance Street E.T. The event will also include Grudge Racing, and the “Afterdark Underground” 2-hour grudge program on Saturday night. There will also be a special “Paint The 1/4 Pink” program run at the Bike Fest event to raise money for “Bikers Against Breast Cancer”. This program is for female riders only competing on drag bikes and street bikes. This class will be run on Saturday and will be a 32bike qualified field run in an E.T. bracket racing format. These female motorcycle racers have been raising money from sponsors and taking donations for this great cause, so come on out and show them your support. The pits will be action packed as well with the Cycles of Silver Spring East Coast Stunt Jam all weekend long with nearly 100 stunt bikes from all over the country competing for thousands of dollars. The event will also feature a huge vendor midway full of motorcycle parts, apparel, and accessories that line up to over 1500 feet long! Be sure to check out and get some great deals and see a wide variety of products in person. In addition to the racing MIR will host the famous Hot Body Bikini Contest on Sunday, and be sure to stop into the Coors Light Beer Garden and visit the Bikini Bartenders. The Hitchcock Autoworks stage will be live with music on Sunday with TCB, CCB, and artists from the WPGC DMV Spotlight. WPGC’s own DJ Flexx and other on air personalities will be broadcasting live on Sunday

as well. Make sure you also check out the wild custom bike show on Sunday as the hottest bikes in the DMV area are on display for you to view up close and personal. Admission is just $20 per day, and Kids 6-11 are just $5 per day. 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. The East Cost Stunt Jam Free Ride will be from 12noon-8pm and there will be an evening Test & Tune from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Saturday the gates will open at 8 a.m. and sportsman qualifying starting at 9am. Pro Qualifying will be at 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm. The East Cost Stunt Jam Free Ride will be from 12noon-8pm. Pro E.T. and Street E.T. eliminations will start on Saturday at 2pm. After Saturday’s ET eliminations the After Dark Underground will begin with 2 hours of smack talking and grudge racing! On Sunday the gates will open at 8 a.m., and the church service will start at 8:30am. Bike Show judging and registration is from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sportsman time runs will start at 9 a.m. The East Cost Stunt Jam Free Ride starts at 9 a.m. and the competition starts at 12noon. Drag Racing Eliminations starts at 11:30 a.m. Live performance by TCB, CCB, and the DMV spotlight starts at 2 p.m., the bikini contest starts at 4 p.m., and the bike show awards are at 5 p.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.

Youth is positive and innocent. It sees mostly the good – in the world, people and sports. I was 13 when my athletic hero, Maryland’s Len Bias, died of cocaine intoxication. It hurt, but I attributed his death to a mistake made by a kid digesting a suddenly complex world. Drug use and Bias didn’t coalesce in my mind. His dunks, All-American honors and two ACC Player of the Year awards were what I’d remember; the drug use and his death were terrible and tragic footnotes. I am much older now and my perspective, on Bias and sports in general, has changed. My unchallenged youthful optimism has been partially compromised by cynicism – scars left by an imperfect world. Bias still holds a place in my heart, but I remember a basketball program run amuck and an athletic department brought to its knees as much as the on-court brilliance of my favorite player. There were more insults. Pete Rose happened. I got his autograph shortly after his book My Story was released. It was a fraud’s tale. I lived through the steroid era: first in track and field, then in baseball. Remember Tim Donaghy? He was an NBA referee…until doing time for betting on NBA games. The head football coach at the University of Central Florida, George O’Leary, lost the same job at Notre Dame in 2001 after lying about his football accolades and listing a Master’s degree he never earned on his bio. I could go on, but that’ll do. I am cynical, not jaded - there is too much good in the world of sports for that. And I got a dose of goodness last week from an unlikely source: an awards show. The Emmys, Oscars, American Music Awards, etc. - I revile these things. They are contrived, style-dominant and substance lacking. Every now and then someone like Esperanza Spalding shocks the world and wins a Grammy for Best New Artist, but award shows are mostly self-indulgent ego strokes, beauty pageants for the most popular movies, television shows,

actors, songs and musicians. And then the 2014 ESPY Awards (ESPN’s Oscar’s for the sports world) stilled my cynical heart. There was plenty of pandering to the popular but these ESPYS offered three substantive moments not soon forgotten. The first ever Pat Tillman Award was given to Josh Sweeney, a Marine who stepped on an IED in Afghanistan in 2009 and lost his legs. No matter…he scored the gold-medal-winning goal in sledge hockey at the Olympics this winter. In a word: resilient. The annual Arthur Ashe Award was given to Michael Sam, the NFL’s first openly gay player. His speech included this quote from Ashe: “Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can.” Needless to say, Sam is doing what he can to tear down stereotypes and thwart prejudice. In a word: courage. The third poignant moment was ESPN’s recognition of one of its own, long-time “Sportscenter” anchor Stuart Scott, with the Jimmy V Award. I knew Scott had cancer. I didn’t know he was diagnosed seven years ago or the depth of his medical challenges (which he very bluntly described). I also didn’t know he was the father of two beautiful daughters, a fact that put a knot in this father’s throat. His speech was proud and defiant, but also vulnerable and resigned. He spoke, as Coach Valvano once did, of never giving up and of living life on his terms. But he also admitted to needing others to help him fight on days when the disease temporarily broke his will. It was a brutally honest glimpse into the world of a cancer patient. It was, in a word, unforgettable. At the inaugural ESPY Awards in 1993, Coach Valvano, stricken with cancer and just two months before his death, announced the founding of The V Foundation for Cancer Research and encouraged us to do three things every day: laugh, think and cry. The 2014 ESPYS and the moving stories of Josh Sweeney, Michael Sam and Stuart Scott, checked all those blocks, several days henceforth, and left me, in a word, inspired. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com

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Obituaries Savannah Nicole Flagg-Dawson Savannah Nicole Flagg-Dawson passed away on July 11 at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. Born on July 9, she was the infant daughter of Tiffany K. Flagg and Crosby Dawson of Leonardtown, Md. In addition to her parents, Savannah is survived by her brother, Jacob Dawson of Leonardtown, Md.; her grandparents, Laurel and Michael Flagg of Lexington Park, Md., Neal Dawson of Nova, Va. and Deborah Esterbrook of Memphis, Tenn.; great grandparents, James and Kathleen Dawson of Clinton, Md. and Richard Kaiser of Dyer, Ind.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. Family received friends on Monday, July 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md., 20650. A Graveside Service followed at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com

Joseph Ernest “Josie” Nutwell Sr., 77 Joseph Ernest Nutwell Sr., 77, of Waldorf, Md. died on July 6 at the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Md. Joe was the owner and sign fabri-

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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. cator/sheet metal craftsman of Waldorf Display. A few of his notable sign fabrications were the paint bucket in Waldorf and the Walls Wigwam Bakery as well as many other landmark signs from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s in Waldorf, Md. He was originally from Gallant Green, Md. and during his travels found a home in Phoenix, Ariz. and then later returned to Waldorf, Md. He was very strong and athletic. He loved working with his hands and restoring historic vehicles. He always had a joke to tell, had a sense of humor and knew no stranger. He especially loved his ice cream. He is the son of the late James Leo Nutwell and the late Ruth Temple Goldsmith Nutwell. He is also predeceased by his wives, Jeannette De Marr Nutwell and Joann Nutwell; his son, James “Jimbo” Nutwell; his brothers, Jimmy, Johnny and Ricky; and his sister Rosemary. He is survived by his son, Joseph “Jo Jo” Nutwell Jr. and his wife Deborah; his daughters, Patti Oakes and her husband Dave and Lori Kotlarsic and her husband Steve; his brothers, Buzzy Sr. and Tommy; his sisters, Sissie and Gracie; and his grandchildren, Jeannie Suite, Johnny Goldsmith, Mike Owens, Joe “Grady Nutwell III, Danny Nutwell, Geoffrey Kotlarsic, Ryan Nutwell, Meghan Kotlarsic, Kristi Owens, Brittany Kotlarsic and Winter Nutwell. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.

Richard Willard Dean, 78 Richard Willard Dean, 78, of Benedict, Md. passed away July 3 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 20, 1935 in Hollywood, Md. to the late Willard Columbus Dean and the late Philomena Agnes (Tippett) Dean. Richard enjoyed sports and spending time with his grandchildren. He married the love of his life, Diane, on April 20, 1961. He retired from the Library of Congress as a computer Operator. Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diane Elizabeth Dean of Benedict, Md.; daughters, Teresa Lynn Reed (Jay) of Indian Head, Md. and Beverly Sue Dean of Colonial Beach, Va.; sons, Richard Scott Dean (Mary Beth) of Bel Alton, Md. and Thomas Paul Dean (Wendi) of St. Inigoes, Md.; sister, Delores Buck (Robert); nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Family and friends were received for Richard’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A Mass was held on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 7185 Benedict Avenue, Benedict, Md. 20612. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 3221 Mattawoman-Beantown Road, Waldorf, Md. 20601. Pallbearers were David Dean, Tommy Dean, Jr., Matt Reed, Tyler Reed, Chris Dean and Ricky Dean. Honorary Pallbearers were Rebecca Dean, Sarah Guy and Alexis Dean. Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made to: St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 7185 Benedict Avenue, Benedict, Md. 20612. Condolences may be made to brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com

SCPO Frank Barrington Ludwig, USN (Ret.), 74 SCPO Frank Barrington Ludwig, USN (Ret.), 74, of Lexington Park, Md. passed away on July 6 at Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway, Md.

Born on July 1, 1940, in Wilmington, Del., he was preceded in death by son, Ray; father and mother Francis Earl and Nadine Allison Ludwig; and sister Jo Justis. On August 23, 1974, he married his beloved wife, Zoraida (Zody) Quinones Ludwig in Puerto Rico. They celebrated 40 wonderful years of marriage. Frank proudly served in the United States Navy from 1958 until his retirement in 1984 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. Upon retirement, he was employed for many years as a project manager at Veridian. With his extensive military career, Frank travelled many places all over the world, including Florida, California, Virginia and — his favorite — Puerto Rico. Frank’s greatest pride and joy was his family. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children: Deborah Buchanan of Fairfax, Va., Frances Kness (Nick) of Warner Robins, Ga., and Lydia Steede (Bill) of Great Mills, Md.; siblings: Frankie Reynolds of Perryville, Ark., Joan Walker of Wilmington, Del., Connie Taylor of Parksley, Va., John Ludwig of Wilmington, Del., and Rege Ludwig (Janet) of Palm Desert, Calif.; 10 grandchildren: Victoria Corder (Jimmy), Kayla Barosio, Zachary Buchanan, Deandra Wright, Jade Wright, Simone Wright, Marshall Wright, Bridgette Buchanan, Cameron Steede and Kendyl Steede; one great granddaughter, Zoraida Corder; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Frank enjoyed bowling, golfing, singing, whistling and dancing. He was a beautiful dancer; as a teenager he regularly appeared on American Bandstand. He was the king of grilling the perfect steak. Helping people was always important; he was always ready to offer a helping hand to others. He was a past member of the Mason’s and an active member of the Lexington Park Lions Club for many years, serving two terms as President and Secretary of the Lions Club. A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend John Ball on Friday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City, Md. 20686. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Flowers will be gratefully accepted, or donations may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

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July, Month Long Maryland Buy Local Week Statewide – Month Long Support the local economy by buying local during Maryland’s Buy Local Week 2014! Participate in challenges and receive prizes up through July 27! For more information, visit www.buy-local-challenge. com. Bluegrass for Hospice Flat Iron Farm, 45840 Highway to Heaven Lane, Flat Iron Road, Great Mills — All Day Tickets for this year’s Bluegrass for Hospice are now on sale. This year will feature The Seldom Scene as the headlining act. The event will be held on Saturday, October 25. The event starts at noon and all proceeds will go toward the Hospice of St. Mary’s Hospice House. Bluegrass for Hospice will also feature local talent by Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek, Recycled Bluegrass, and many, many more. There will be raffles, silent auction, and door prizes. For more information, call 301-994-3023. CSM Annual Golf Classic Registration Swan Point Yacht & Country Club,11550 Swan Point Boulevard, Issue — 9 a.m. The College of Southern Maryland Foundation presents the annual Golf Classic tournament with Marrick Homes in its 13th year as tournament sponsor. The event will take place Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. Proceeds to benefit CSM athletics and student scholarships for credit and workforce development programs. Sponsorships available. Deadline for golfer registration is Aug. 1. 301-934-7647, eabell1@csmd.edu or www. csmd.edu/foundation/golfclassic. CSM Veteran Registration College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus, Learning Resource (LR) Center, Room LR-206, 8730, Mitchell Road, La Plata— 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Veterans are invited to sign up for Making Connections: A First Year Seminar for Veterans Only. This pre-semester course will help student veterans adjust to the college experience and prepare for the fall semester. Students will learn various success skills, including time management, research planning and writing and speaking skills. With successful completion of the class, students will earn three general education credits. Students must meet with an advisor and register by Aug. 8. Tuition/fees. Contact CSM Integrative Learning Center Director Michelle Simpson at MSimpson@csmd.edu, or Advising at advisor@csmd.edu or 301-934-7574. Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi Tickets For Sale St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department, 200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets for the September 19 performance by Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi are available for purchase! Tickets can be purchased from the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Saturday mornings from

10 a.m. to noon at the firehouse and at Bayside Toyota in Prince Frederick during regular business hours. Bayside Toyota accepts only cash and check payments. Tickets to the event may also be bought through Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. The event is sponsored and hosted by the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department.

Thursday, July 24 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 10 to 11 a.m. Slip and slide away! Where Do Otters Play? Children ages 3 to 5 years are invited to participate. Space is limited. Preregistration suggested. Fee is $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

Friday, July 25 On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 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. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.You can also visit www.calvertlibrary.info.

with Rita B’s Catering and Harold’s Homemade Ice Cream. There will be Rada Cutlery Sale (early Christmas shopping) by Sarah Circle and delicious baked goods by Circle of Friends. If you would like to make a donation (new or used) to the auction contact Tom Keller at 301-481-6388 to make arrangements for drop off. ALL donations are tax deductible.Visit us at www.mtzionmech. org. Loin and Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday, July 26 & 27 at the event and sandwiches will cost $6 each. Call 301884-4071 for further information. Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 2 p.m. Experience the Patuxent River aboard an historic Chesapeake workboat. Enjoy a two-hour public sail aboard the Dee of St. Mary’s skipjack leaving from the Lore Oyster House. Fee is $25, 12 and up, $15 for children 8 to 12 years. No children under 8 please. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register. Preregistration required; space is limited.

Sunday, July 27 Saturday, July 26 Pre-teen Yoga Class Evolve Yoga and Wellness, 23415 Three Notch Road, #2004, California — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pre-teen yoga creates a nurturing compliment to a pre-teen’s busy life style providing relaxation and conditioning in a non-competitive environment. Yoga is the perfect balance for the changes of adolescence. Flexibility, confidence, creative expression and self-awareness are fostered when pre-teens practice yoga. The class is for pre-teens ages 9 to 13 and takes place every Saturday. The first class is free. Drop in and 6 class passes are available. For more information please contact Evolve Yoga and Wellness at 301-862-1236 or www.evolveyogawellness.com. Taught by Mary Hatfield, RYT 200 and Radiant Child Certified (Levels 1-3). Live Auction and More Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 27108 Mt. Zion Church Road — 11 a.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. to view Auction Items, with Auction beginning at 2 p.m. with Rodney Thompson of Homestead Auctions. • Car Wash, 9 a.m. until noon, proceeds benefit Mt. Zion Youth Groups. • Flea Bops Rockabilly Band performing at noon. • Meet Pinch, Mascot of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at 2:30 p.m. Plan to have lunch while you are here

VFD Casino Trip 21660 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue — 8:30 a.m. The 7th District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be sponsoring a bus trip to Harrington Casino. The cost is $45 per person and that includes Coach bus, water, snacks, $10 free play, free buffet and 5 hours gambling time. There will be a 50/50 Raffle on the bus. The bus will depart from the 7th District Firehouse and will stop at Charlotte Hall to pick up anyone in that location. There are seats still available on the bus. For information or to reserve your seat please call 301-769-2016, 301-769-4042 or 301-769-2654. Please leave a message and we will get back to you ASAP. Pro Wrestling Leonard Hall Recreation Hall, 23145 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown — 2 p.m. Excellent vs. Titus. Horizon Wrestling Alliance returns. In the main event, international stars collide, as Ring of Honor’s Rhett Titus (featured locally on CW Baltimore MyTV Baltimore) faces Combat Zone Wrestling’s Greg Excellent, who will be touring Europe this Fall! Also featured: Ring of Honor veteran and St. Mary County’s own Grizzly Redwood Ring of Honor graduate and St. Mary’s County’s own Cornelius Godzilla Guy, teaming with Mortimer Mothra Maddox as The King of Monsters Ring of Honor and Combat Zone Wrestling veteran, J-Sinn Com-

bat Zone Wrestling’s and Ground Xero graduate Shane Strickland Combat Zone Wrestling’s and Calvert County’s own Phil Stamper St. Mary’s County’s Amber Rodriguez Mustafa Aziz Daniels, Drolix, The Hellcats, Bobby Shields, Chuck Lennox and more! For more information, visit HWAwrestling.org! Show support on Facebook at bit.ly/HWAJuly27! Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Uncle Kracker and the Gin Blossoms Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 4 p.m. Performing live on the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion and fun for the whole family! Doors open at 4 p.m. and show starts at 5:30 p.m. Hits include: “Hey Jealousy,” “When It’s Over,” “Smile,” and “All Star.” Tickets are $39 and $49 and available at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com, by calling 1-800-787-9454, or in person at Prince Frederick Ford/ Dodge (cash or check only). The museum closes at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, July 28 Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 45150 First Colony Boulevard, California — 5 to 7 p.m. Join the Greenwell Foundation for a Spirit Night Fundraiser. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Greenwell Foundation and its mission to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals to take part in and experience the benefits of recreation and nature. For more information please visit www.greenwellfoundation.org.

Tuesday, July 29 Library Playtime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons — 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. For more information call 410-326-5289 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.

Wednesday, July 30 Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles, 15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville — 7 to 7:30 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer FREE beginner Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday night. 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.

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Thursday, July 31 Vacation Bible School Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road — 6 to 8:45 p.m. Weird Animals is this year’s Vacation Bible School them. The participants will have an enjoyable time learning that Jesus’ love is one-of-a-kind. This free Vacation Bible School will be held July 28 to August 1. For ages 4 years old through those students who have just completed 5th grade. Registration has passed, but we may still have spots available. For more information or to register your child contact the church office at 301-373-2500 ext. 201 or email vbshumc@hotmail.com. Please call or email to ensure a spot for your child.

August, Month Long Fine Art by Jen Poteet Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, Suite A104, North Beach — Noon The featured artist for the month of August is Jen Poteet. The artwork of Jen Poteet is the product of an over active imagination and inspired creativity. The inspiration for her unique works of art comes from many sources but for the most part are based in a love of nature, Mexican folk art and all things dark and spooky. Mix this all together and you get one of

kind works rendered in pen, watercolor, acrylic, and even coffee. Jen also likes to use her framing to enhance the paintings thereby creating an overall unique piece. Come and experience something different! The opening reception is Friday August 1, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, August 2 there will be an added Special Event with live music from 4 to 6 p.m. If you can’t make either of these events then come by any other time during our normal business hours, the show will run July 31 to August 25. For more information, call 410-2865278 or visit www.artworksat7th.com.

Friday, August 1 Fizzy Fun Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown — 2:30 p.m. Kids ages 7-12 will explore the messy world of chemistry. They will watch and participate in a variety of chemical reactions and processes. Presented by growingSTEMS. The event is free of charge. Registration is required. Formore information or to register, call 301-475-2846 or visit www. stmalib.org.

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Monday, August 4 Ukelele Jamboree Lexington Park Library, 21677 F.D.R. Boulevard, Lexington Park — 10 a.m. Bring your voice, awesome dance moves and ukulele if you have one. Enjoy this fun family jamboree including classics from “If You’re Happy and You Know It” to “Yellow Submarine.” All ages welcome, free of charge. For more information, call 301-863-8188 or visit www.stmalib.org.

Tuesday, August 5 Evening Story Time Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown — 6:30 p.m. Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy and join us for stories, songs and fun. All ages are welcome, free of charge. For more information call 301475-2846 or visit wwww.stmalib.org.

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Old Goods, New Creations By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Young children are creative beings with highly impressionable minds. Why not develop those traits at Annmarie Garden? Annmarie Garden offers a Mom’s Club in the artLAB on the first and third Mondays of each month, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and you’re invited! Mothers and their children, aged 3 to 5, are welcome to participate in an art class that allows children to embrace their inner artist while at the same time teaching a valuable lesson— recycling can be fun! The artLAB is a crafts room based entirely around recycled goods, according to Chelsea Anspach, who teaches the Mom’s Club with Joanne Poskraff. Even the decorations are recycled! The Mom’s Club encourages children to both use their imaginations and help the environment, while at the same time spending time with their mothers, said Anspach. During the class, participants make crafts out of recyclables that may otherwise have been thrown away or improperly disposed of, said Anspach. The most recent project was the creation of tropical parrot collages and a bird play, states www.annmariegarden.org. The class has regular attendees, but also a crowd of comers and goers as children age or move away so the class also serves to develop social skills and adaptations at a young age. “When I first started teaching Mom’s Club I had a regular crew, and Joanne, she taught it before me and she had a regular crew. Then the kids start going to school, so you kind of lose them. I get a lot of military families because of the base, and they’ll move, but I do have regulars and sometimes we get random people who look it up online. We always have a few random humans in here!” said Anspach. When clubs and classes aren’t taking place in the artLAB, the room is open to the public and offers a variety of projects. “We like to change the public project every so often. We have at least two different ones per month. If there’s a certain holiday coming up we’ll try to move the craft towards that. Right now, we’re doing sea creatures because it’s summer and people are at the beach and we’re trying to show people that they can use these plastics instead of throwing them into the ocean and hurting animals,” said Anspach.

Entertainment Calendar Thursday, July 24

Dylan and Lizz Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. The Piranhas Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 25 Justin Myles Experience Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Damion Wolf Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m. Wolf’s Blues Jam 726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater – 7:30 p.m. Pounding Sound Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 26 Photos by Emily Charles

How is the artLAB stocked? By donation! “We get so many donations from the public and a lot of our volunteers, they’ll just bring me bags of corks or toilet paper rolls,” said Anspach, “This room totally runs off donations.” The artLAB, located in the John Dennis Murray Arts Building, is open to the public daily and only closes during scheduled classes and birthday parties, said Anspach. Birthdays can be scheduled by filling out a rental form available online according to the website. Most classes offered are drop in. After admission to the John Dennis Murray Arts Building is paid, no further charge is collected for artLAB classes in most cases. Admission costs $5 per adult, $4 for children ages five to 17 and children under five years of age are free of charge, said Anspach. If you’re interested in an artLAB experience, visit www. annmariegarden.org, call 410-326-4640 or drop by Annmarie Garden at 13480 Dowell Road. news@countytimes.net

George Dunn Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. Funkzilla The Striped Rock (14470 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 6 p.m. Too Many Mikes Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27 California Ramblers Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.

Monday, July 28 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 31 Joe Parsons Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m. Live Music Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 1 Mike Starkey Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m. Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

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small amount of water is all some roaches need to feel satisfied, so all surfaces and sinks should be kept dry. Drain water from the sink, as a sink full of water is attractive to roaches because they know how to swim and can use water as a food source. Leaky plumbing should also be addressed, as leaky faucets, hoses and pipes may create a pest-friendly environment that's difficult to eradicate once it's established. • Address leaks around the house. A pest infestation also may be a byproduct of leaks around the house. Cracks or openings along the baseboards or behind the sink can create a point of entry for hungry pests, so seal any such cracks or openings as soon as possible. Pests also may enter a home through holes in window screens or march right in through the front door if there is any space between the bottom of the door and the floor. These repairs are both simple and effective at preventing pests from entering a home. • Clear out clutter. Cluttered areas make great hiding places for pests. Stacks of old newspapers or magazines can obscure pests, and homeowners might have a full infestation without even knowing it. Removing such clutter eliminates potential hiding places for pests. Though some pest problems may require the use of pesticides, homeowners who want to attempt a more eco-friendly approach to eradicating pests can do so in a number of ways.

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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Reflexology Sessions Offered at Northern

On Wednesday, Jul. 30 and Aug. 6, from 9:15 a.m. till 2 p.m., reflexology sessions will be offered at the Northern Senior Activity Center. This is an excellent way for increasing circulation and relieving tired aching feet or hands. Reflexology relieves stress, tension, improves sleep, digestion and aides in pain relief. Board Certified Reflexologist, Sarah Strain offers half hour sessions at the rate of $20 per session. Call 240-216-0686 for an appointment.

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Come to this class on Monday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Garvey Senior Activity Center to learn basic scrapbooking techniques while creating a miniature scrapbook to capture a favorite memory. Maybe you took a special trip over the summer or maybe you want a small, personalized album of your grandchildren. Participants are asked to bring 5-6 photos to include in the project – all other materials will be provided. The cost is $5; payable to Sue Peters. Payment must be received in advance. Space and materials are limited so sign up early. To learn more call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

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On Wednesday, September 10, the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services will sponsor a trip to Harrington Raceway and Slots for those ages 50 and above. This trip includes motor coach transportation to and from Harrington Raceway and Slots, driver gratuities, snacks for the return trip, a buffet lunch and $10 free slot play. The bus will leave the Garvey Senior Activity Center at 8 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 301475-4200, ext. 1072.

SENIOR LIVING Press flowers, then frame them

Bring some fresh picked flowers and foliage (enough for you and some to share) plus a heavy book and some newspaper to Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. We will show you how to press them in the book. Leave your pressed flowers with us and come back the following Friday (Aug. 8) at 10 a.m. and look at your treasures! Bring a picture frame with glass (8x10 or larger) and arrange the little beauties into a masterpiece worthy of your wall. To sign-up for these workshops call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the Loffler Senior Activity Center reception desk by Wednesday, Jul. 30.

Hawaiian Luau Performance

On Monday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m., enjoy Hawaiian music, dancing and a performance especially for us by Hawaiian dancers from Charles County. Dress in your best Hawaiian Luau style outfit (no flip-flops or bathing suits, please) or come as a ‘Beachcomber’ ready for hula hoops and get a free lei to wear. Enjoy a lunch of Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Honey Glazed Carrots, Pineapple Chunks and Blueberry Pie. To reserve a seat and lunch call 301-4754002, ext. 1001 to sign-up, no later than noon Friday, Aug. 1. The cost of lunch is a donation for those 60 and over, $6 for others.

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Pickleball has been described as a mixture of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is an up and coming sport, especially for seniors. Games will be played at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center on Wednesdays, Aug. 13 - Oct. 1 from 8 - 10 a.m. The cost per player is $32 payable in ad-

vance at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Advance sign up is required. Register early because space is limited. For more information, call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Tai Chi for Arthritis Refresher Class If you have taken Tai Chi for Arthritis I and II and would like to practice the core and advanced movements with a group, come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. throughout the month of Aug. (Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27). This will be a chance to review the movements, improve form and apply tai chi principles. It is also a preparation class for Tai Chi III which will begin Sept. 24. Register for this class by calling 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 or stop by the Loffler Senior Activity Center reception desk.

Learning is ForEver (LIFE) Booklets now available for pick-up

Plans for the fall semester of the LIFE program are under way. Booklets are now available for pick-up at each of the three Department of Aging & Human Services Senior Activity Centers; as well as at the County libraries and online at http://www.stmarysmd.com/aging Registration for fall programs begins on Monday, August 11, and is taken on a first-come, first-served basis either through the mail or walk-in at the senior activity centers. Many interesting and exciting day tours are planned, including tours to the Museum of Natural History, Washington National Cathedral, Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay, International Spy Museum & Newseum, St. Mary’s County Amish & Mennonite Communities bus tour, Botanic Garden & National Postal Museum, and so many more!! Don’t miss the bus, be sure to sign up early as space fills quickly. For more information, call Alice Allen at 301-4754200, ext. 1063. And remember, learning is forever!!

Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.

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A Journey Through Time The

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By Linda Reno Contributing Writer It often pays to have friends in high places and Dr. Luke Barber was a good example. Shortly after his arrival in Maryland in 1658 he was granted 1,200 acres by Oliver Cromwell and shortly thereafter another 1,000 acres of contiguous land was added. Dr. Barber patented the land and named it “Barberton.” It is located in Prince George’s County on Rt. 210 (Indian Head Highway) much of it fronting on the Potomac River and part of it facing where Mt. Vernon would later be built on the Virginia side of the Potomac. As far as we know, Dr. Barber never actually lived on this land preferring to remain in St. Mary’s. About 1717 the Digges family purchased the property and renamed it “Warburton Manor.” In 1794 George Washington selected a portion of this land for a fort to protect the new capital city but nothing was done. In 1798, Washington called again for the erection of a fort near “Warburton Manor”, noting that, “Should proper works be erected here it would not be in the power of all the navies of Europe to pass this place.” Work finally began in the spring of 1808 and completed in 1809. Originally it was to be called “Fort Warburton” but was changed to “Fort Washington.” On August 17, 1814, the fort was placed under the command of Captain Samuel T. Dyson of the U.S. Army (Samuel Turner Dyson, son of Joseph Dyson and Dorcas Turner, of Charles County). Present were just 71 soldiers, 15 of whom were unable to fight. “The fort was poorly equipped; including many guns without implements, uneven platforms and other deficiencies.” On August 24, the British attacked Washington via Bladensburg and burned the city. On August 27 British ships sailed up the Potomac for Alexandria, Virginia, shelling the fort from their anchor point near Mount Vernon. Dyson “ordered his men to retreat and blow up the fort by detonating the ammunition and explosives in the storehouse.” He later testified that: General Winder had told him “In case I was oppressed, or heard of an enemy in my rear, to spike our guns and make my escape over the river. The enemy approached by water on the 27th and we had learnt that day…that the enemy had been reinforced at Benedict…and that they were on the

march…Under these circumstances, the officers under my command were consulted, and agreed it was best to abandon the fort and effect a retreat. The force under my command was thought not equal to a defense of the place.” Captain Dyson was arrested and court-martialed. He was found guilty of destroying government property and abandoning his post. Was he a coward? I don’t think so—the term scapegoat would more aptly apply. He was dismissed from the army November 17, 1814 and is said to have returned to live in Detroit, where he died, however I found a very brief obituary stating he died in Virginia in 1816. The fort now standing was completed in 1824.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

The County Times

Wanderings

What’s Mine is Mine (Pt. II)

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“Decisions, Decisions” By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer

Sometimes you just have to be spontaneous. My husband always refers to me as the “event planner and social coordinator”. I imagine there are a lot of other husbands who refer to their wives in the same way. Usually there are two or here things we would like to do on any given weekend and we normally like to have a date night # 1 or #2 thrown in a few weekends a month. We love meeting friends for dinner or having friends over, but we also like nights where it is just us. My husband and I have a great time together people watching or enjoying what a new winery has to offer, or just getting dinner and maybe an ice cream. Simple nights out are sometimes the best. This all sounds wonderful and lovely, and it is it is time to decide where we are going to go. This might sound familiar to you where one or the other of a couple will start a night out conversation like this. “Do you feel like going somewhere?” “I don’t know do you?” Well, I asked you didn’t I?” “Well, I wasn’t sure if you would want to go out after you worked so hard in the heat all day.” “I do, so think of somewhere.” “Okay, do you want to just eat, listen to music, drink wine?” “You just pick.” “All right, do you want steak, seafood, or Italian?” “Just pick.” “Well, I’ve been in the mood for spaghetti.” “Alright lets go eat Italian.” You can probably tell who is who is this dialogue. We get ready, get in the car and drive to the first magic turning point: the end of Mill Seat Road. “Which way? Towards La Plata or towards Waldorf or California?” Keep in mind that I usually drive to a place and my husband drives us home. “I don’t care.” Much hesitation ensues at the stop sign until cars pull up besides us. I turn left – onward to the next magic turning point where Mechanicsville Road meets Rt. 235/5. The same dialogue that happened before happens again. This is where adventure and risk play a part. I turn right. “Where are you going?” Silent Pause. “To an Italian restaurant.” “I thought you would want crabs since you were talking about them this week.” “I didn’t think you would be in the mood to pick crabs tonight.” “Why not?” “Well do you want crabs?” “I’ll eat some if you want some.” “Okay, crabs it is.” We drive down the road nearing Capt. Leonard’s. I’m thinking, Oh boy! because I love crabs. I get ready to pull in and I’m asked, “You sure you don’t want Italian?” A look of pained disbelief is sent across the car seat. My response, “You must really want Italian instead.” “I’m not sure if I want to pick crabs tonight.” I start to pull out, and he says, “No crabs are fine – just pull in.” At this point, I have a feeling the next sentence will be, “Let’s just get a sub at Wawa” which we love, but no we stay where we are. This scene plays out over and over with different eateries. Once in a while one or the other of us will know exactly what they want to eat and it is such a relief. Then, once we are in the eatery the indecision starts all over again with, “Do you want an appetizer? You sure you don’t want a soft shell sandwich?” It’s a wonder we go anywhere at all. Call us if you want to go anywhere one night – really – and please just tell us to get in the car, keep our mouths shut, and take us anywhere you like. We’re easy, really!! 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

Laura Joyce Contributing Writer When I wrote my previous column, I didn’t plan on making it a two-parter. I wrapped it up with what seemed to me to be an air of finality, sent it in, and kept my eyes open for the next subject. And then, my new sandals disappeared. In my last column I complained about how my stuff is all fair game to my housemates here on Testosterone Terrace, but I didn’t mention that one thing never goes missing: my shoes. The boys, being sensible sorts, never wear heels. Besides, I’m the only occupant here whose shoe size is less than a 13. So at first, I blamed LeBronda the cat—Ellie, for short—for my missing sandals. While her morals and character are generally admirable—she’s a respectable cat, when all is said and done—she does have a bit of a foot fetish. She’s unapologetically excited when she finds a pair of just-worn, still-warm shoes. She’s particularly fond of leather. Perhaps I shouldn’t share her most private desires with the world, but it’s not as if she hides the behavior: she rolls around on the floor, wiggling her head into the shoes, while purring shamelessly. The boys’ signature foot scent is a bit, shall we say, pungent for her tastes, so she tends to become most attached to my shoes. My newest sandals are her favorites, or they were, before they disappeared. Not only were they leather, which really gets her going, but they were designed by someone who truly understood LeBronda’s cat needs: her head fit perfectly under the sandal strap and they were lightweight, so she could roll around freely, wearing one like a strangelyshaped hat. But now, the sandals were gone, and my interrogation of Ellie wasn’t getting me anywhere. She looked up at me with that expression cats have that says, “I have a PhD in physics from Harvard and speak five languages fluently, but don’t hold your breath. I won’t be speaking to you in any of them.” A few days later, I happened to mention the missing sandals to a certain youngest son I know. If there’s one thing

I’ve got my own PhD in by now, it’s reading the fleeting facial expressions of guilt that precede the phrase, “I probably should have mentioned this sooner…” While I’m still unclear about precisely the discussion that occurred before my sandals left the house, I do know this: they were on a pair of female feet, and they were surrounded by other feet—ten in all—that entered my house wearing ten shoes. When it was time to leave, however, only 8 shoes could be found. With that beautiful generosity of spirit all of my sons have, Baby Ben zeroed in on my newest, most favorite shoes, and graciously loaned them to the shoeless female. What a guy! I’m told I’ll see my sandals again; Ben has earnestly promised me that he’s “working on it,” whatever that means. For now, LeBronda and I have moved past my false suspicion of her, and have become even closer in our shared sense of loss. I consoled myself with a stop at Macy’s, where I found a great new pair of sandals—leather, of course; I couldn’t let LeBronda down. As soon as I got home, I did what anyone would do to comfort a friend in need: I gave her first dibs at wearing them. She couldn’t resist, and a sandal is perched on her head right now, the strap wrapped under her chin like a helmet’s. She looks like a furry little soldier, ready to do battle—and a battle it is, make no mistake. My cat and I are going to war. Just today the opposition leaders took more prisoners (first it was the sandals; today they captured the bagel I was saving for lunch and the Vanilla Haagen-Dazs I was saving for dessert). Clearly the next move is ours, and it will have to be a bold one. Fortunately, General LeBronda is looking up at me with those brave, intelligent eyes; I have no doubt that she’s plotting a strategy that is clever and sneaky, an unbeatable plan. Our mission is clear: tomorrow we retake Testosterone Terrace and win back what is legitimately ours. 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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