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Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron Offering Boating Class Although summer is quickly passing and school is starting shortly, you have one more opportunity to take the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron’s “ABCs of Safe Boating” course. The last course of the season starts September 2nd, 2014. This course is designed to educate recreational sail or power boaters, personal watercraft riders, fisherman and hunters on the rules and regulations of safe boating. And, the course can lead to attainment of the Boating Safety Certification Card, required to be carried if you were born after July 1,1972, and are operating a motorized water vessel in Maryland.

Registration, courseware distribution and discussion about the course begin at 7 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707 S. Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park. Actual instruction for this six-week course begins September 9th, 7:00 – 9:00pm. The cost is $35 and a free six-month trial membership in the United States Power Squadron is included. Additional family members are $10. Payment may be made by cash or check on the night of the first class.

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Fritz: FBI Takes Over Parish Finances Investigation

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State’s Attorney Richard Fritz confirmed Wednesdsay that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken the lead in investigating alleged financial irregularties at St. Francis Xavier parish in Newtowne Neck that has called into question the actions of former parish priest Father John Mattingly.

“They have officially taken the case,” Fritz told The County Times. “One of the reasons it was referred to the FBI is that they have the ability to engage their forensic auditors in the case.

“I’m sure they’ll do a very intensive investigation.”

Mattingly retired several years ago after serving there for nearly 20 years. When The County Times broke the story back in March a representative from the archdiocese confirmed that the matter was first investigated by ecclesiastic officials and then handed over to local authorities for further investigation after the church’s own lengthy auditing process using outside accountants.

The archdiocese’s investigation “discovered financial irregularities” an archdiocese spokesperson said earlier this year citing “possible improper handling of parishoners’contributions by Fr. John Mattingly.”

Fritz reiterated that no charges have been filed against Mattingly.

“Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty,” he said.

Diocesan officials said that when the confronted Mattingly about the financial irregularities he could not provide adequate answers as to where the money went or for what purpose it was used.

Parishoners are still looking for answers to what has happened at their parish.

They were informed of the irregularities by church officials back in February and many were stunned.

Lynn Delahay, who sits on the parish council, said the money that went missing was to be used to restore an old manor house behind the actual church building which sits amid the relatively new Newtowne Neck State Park and is widely regarded as one of the oldest Catholic parishes in the nation.

“The missing money is our seed money,” Delahay said. “This was a manor house restoration fund which was accumulated by parishoners gifts from deceased loved ones.”

A source close to the church, speaking on condition of anonymity back in March, said that the finances there were actually near the level of insolvency despite the fact of parishoner contributions.

Parishoners, though, the source said, believed that the church was in good financial shape and were never told about the dire conditions before Mattingly’s retirement in 2010.

After the retirement of Mattingly, however, the source said that income to the church improved quickly to the point that the church could pay its bills and set aside money for future endeavors.

Calls to Mattingly were not returned as of press time. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Calvert Cliffs Chided In Violation Report

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has found that a safety improvement that Exelon, the owners and operators of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby, made actually violated the agency’s preparedness doctrine.

Specifically, the installation of new radiation detection devices on the mainline steam pipes at the facility were the cause of the violation; they were set to too sensitive of a level that could have triggered a false emergency warning, said Neil Sheehan of the NRC. But it was the owner and operator that initally found the problem, he said.

The problem was focused on the mainline pipe to Unit No. 2, according to the report.

“It’s to Exelon’s credit that they found this,” Sheehan said. “They would’ve triggered an emergency eventhough the [radiation] levels were not commensurate with the emergency.

“The sensors were off by a factor of 100.”

A false emergency could have triggered a number of events, Sheehan said, from a full

evacuation of the facility and nearby areas to an order to shelter in place.

“It could’ve led to an overclassification of the event,” Sheehan said.

Calvert Cliffs management now has the option to either accept the NRC’s preliminary finding or contest it, Sheehan said, within 30 days of the Aug. 8 notification.

Kory Raftery, spokesman for the Exelon Corporation, said that they made the mistake initially but caught it themselves.

“In October 2013, Calvert Cliffs temporarily applied incorrect set points on its Unit 2 radiation monitors,” Raftery said. “These set points are used to classify station emergencies and make evacuation recommendations during emergency planning exercises.

“Four months later, station operators identified the problem and put compensatory actions in place to address the concern.”

Exelon has already said they would cooperate with the NCR in ensuring the problem was fully resolved and that the finding itself was a “low to moderate safety significance.”

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Putting the Short Leash on Cancer

By Emily Charles Contributing Writer It’s long been said that dogs are man’s best friend. What better way to honor a friendship than Bark For Life?

Saturday, Aug. 9, St. Mary’s County held its first ever Bark For Life fundraiser in Lexington Park, with 15 registered teams and over 50 participants and their dogs.

Bark For Life is a “feeder fundraiser” for Relay For Life, said event chair Melanie Smith, but is meant to recognize cancer survivors and the dogs that often help them through.

“Many of those touched by cancer have canine companions that play a huge role in their lives and it’s important for us to honor them too,” said Smith.

In addition to hosting a Bark For Life walk, the event also included biggest and smallest dog contests, vendors and a silent auction, said Smith.

“We have had generous donations from local businesses, including gift certificates for pet grooming, pet boarding, doggy day care, pet supplies, local artwork and Tastefully simple products,” said Smith of the auction.

Animal welfare organizations such as St. Mary’s County Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) and Second Hope Rescue were at the event, giving participants the opportunity to adopt a foster animal, said Smith.

Two months of hard work and preparation paid off, as Bark For Life raised $5,735 prior

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to the event and over $1,500 the day of, said Smith.

“100 percent of the funds are donated to the American Cancer Society and its mission.

By supporting Bark For Life, funds help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” said Smith.

Having led the first Bark For Life of St. Mary’s County to success, Smith is looking forward to further developing the program.

“We hope that it will become an annual event that everyone looks forward to and for it to grow in future years,” said Smith.

For more information about Bark For Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/stmaryscountymd. news@countytimes.net

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Hogan: Torrential Rainfall Underscores O’Malley-Brown Failure To Protect Bay From Millions of Tons of Conowingo Sediment

August 12 – As rain and flash flood warnings hit Maryland this afternoon, gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan urged state officials to take immediate action to protect the Chesapeake Bay from catastrophic releases of polluted sediment from the longneglected control reservoirs, or ponds, above the Conowingo Dam. When constructed, the 14 mile long “Conowingo Pond” was 125 feet deep, trapping vast quantities of upstream sediment and pollution. Today, it is an ineffective dozen or so feet deep, and releases millions of tons of polluted sediment from Pennsylvania and New York State following heavy rains. In fact, the sedi-

ment flows down the Susquehanna are the source of 40 percent of the Bay’s pollution and have virtually destroyed oystering and crabbing above the Chesapeake Bridge.

According to Hogan, “When torrential rains hit Pennsylvania and New York State, Marylanders and the Bay’s submerged vegetation and aquatic life pay the price. For eight years, Martin O’Malley and Anthony Brown have concluded it’s easier to levy a Rain Tax on Maryland’s watermen, farmers and struggling families than fight to protect the Bay from federal and corporate neglect.

“Until something is done about the Conowingo Pond, the Chesapeake Bay will never be healthy. As governor I will make it a priority to dredge the pond, work with the EPA, Pennsylvania, and New York to address the Susquehanna River, and always give farmers and watermen a seat at the table. We will work together to find common sense, efficient, and cost-effective measures to cleaning up the Chesapeake for generations to come, and it starts with the Conowingo.”

Satellite photo of Conowingo sediment plume release into Chesapeake Bay, courtesy NOAA.

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Grab the kids, pack a blanket and picnic, and enjoy Shakespeare’s famous comedy on the State House green. As You Like It, produced in conjunction with Newtowne Players, will be offered Aug. 15, 16 and 21,22, and 23.

Comic twists and turns abound in the fertile Forest of Arden, where a disguised Rosalind seeks refuge after being wrongfully banished by her aunt. Accompanied by her cousin, Celia, and the fool, Touchstone, the unfortunate exile is transformed into a charming adventure when they encounter some of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters–colorful fools, lovelorn shepherds, a camp of lords-turned-foresters, and the handsome, lovesick Orlando. While in disguise, Rosalind cleverly navigates her love for Orlando and his love for her, in this timeless and transcendent romantic comedy.

Bring food, blankets and lawn chairs. You may rent chairs ($1) and purchase snacks, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages on site. No outside alcohol will be permitted. You can also pre-order a picnic dinner from Expressions of St Mary’s by calling 240-237-8319. All orders must be placed 48 in advance. Bug repellant is recommended.

Bug wipes may be purchased onsite for $1. Pets are not allowed.

Tickets for Friday and Saturday performances are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, military, and students; and $10 for children 11 and younger. There is special discount price of $10 for the Thursday performance no matter your demographic. Tickets are non-refundable, but we will be happy to change your reservations to another evening.

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Police: Woman Threw Bricks at Full House

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Lexington Park woman has been charged with three counts of reckless endangerment and other charges of property destruction after allegedly throwing bricks through the windows of her father-in-law’s home.

The victim, Matthew Waro, Jr., called police Aug. 6 and told them his daughterin-law Michelle Waro was throwing rocks through his home’s windows and at the windshields of his car.

When police arrived they saw the defendant walking out from behind the house laughing and telling police they should “take me away because of this” as she pointed to the damage.

“I threw the bricks through the windows because they are a bunch of [expletives] and I felt like it,” police say Michelle Waro told them.

The victim told police he first became aware of what was happening when he saw a window in his home suddenly smashed and a brick fly into his living room.

He and others in the house ran to the dining room to escape being hit by the bricks that continued to be thrown at the house, police wrote in charging documents.

The owner of the home estimated the damage to be about $7,000 to replace the smashed windows and about $1,000 to repair the damage to the vehicle. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Slasher Gets Life Sentence

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A man who prosecutors said coldly calculated slitting a woman’s throat last year as part of an ongoing domestic dispute received a life sentence from Judge Michael J. Stamm Monday morning for the charge of attempted first-degree murder.

Patrick Hutching, of Lusby, will only be eligible for parole once he was completed at least 50 percent of his sentence, according to Stamm’s ruling, court records show.

Hutching, 31, agreed to the sentence as part of a plea deal.

When police responded to the scene Dec. 5 on Lanedon Drive they found Bridgette Faye Hayden, Hutching’s girlfriend, lying on the ground and bleeding heavily from a deep cut in her neck, according to charging documents filed Hutching against Hutching in District Court.

Police found that just before the assault she had been in an argument over the phone with Hutching, with whom she had a past of alleged domestic violence.

In a letter written to the court Hayden said that she lived in constant fear of her life and got only scant relief from knowing her attacker would be behind bars.

“I know in my heart that if Patrick Hutching is ever released from prison he will either come after me or do this again to someone else,” Hayden wrote. “I died three times that night, once on the way to MedStar in D.C. and twice on the operating table.

“I don’t even know who I am anymore, in a way I died that night. I died on the inside.”

Two witnesses on the night of the assault, Stacy Sboto and Harold Starr, said they drove Hutching to Hayden’s home and told police they saw him sharpen the knife he used in the attack and threaten to severly injure Hayden.

After they had dropped him off, police say Hutching called Sboto and told her “he had just killed” the victim and needed their help to get rid of the body.

Sboto returned to the residence, police said, believing Hayden had been joking; she found the victim bleeding out on the ground instead.

When police arrested Hutching he initially denied any part in the assault but they later found the knife he used after tasking a diver to search for it in a nearby waterway, evidenciary photos showed. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans presents Zachary Forschen with the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association Scholarship Award for $500 along with a Sheriff Salute. Zach will be attending the University of North Dakota in the fall and majoring in Criminal Justice.

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

TRESPASSING – On August 7, 2014, Deputy Rogers responded to the California Walmart for a reported trespassing. Loss prevention employees observed suspect Darvin Wynn York, 29, of California, on the property of the business in violation of a notice not to trespass. Deputy Rogers located York in the parking lot and he was charged with the violation by Criminal Citation.

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ALCOHOL VIOLATION – On August 7, 2014, Deputy Al Beishline assigned to the Lexington Park COPs UNIT, observed suspect Kevin Jerome Chase, 44, of Lexington Park, consuming an alcoholic beverage on the public sidewalk located on Great Mills Road. Chase was charged with the violation by Criminal Citation.

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ALCOHOL VIOLATION – On August 8, 2014, Deputy Al Beishline assigned to the Lexington Park COPs UNIT, observed suspect Francis Stefan Miles, 50, of Lexington Park, consuming an alcoholic beverage in the parking lot adjacent to Canopy Liquors on Great Mills Road. Miles was charged with the violation by Criminal Citation.

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TRESPASSING – On August 8, 2014, Deputy Krum assigned to the Lexington Park COPs UNIT, responded to the Essence Beauty Salon for a reported theft. The investigation revealed suspect Robert Imerie Blackistone, 51, of no fixed address, received a haircut, refused to pay for the service, and exited the business. Deputy Krun located Blackistone nearby and placed him under arrest. Blackistone was intoxicated and on the property in violation of a notice not to trespass as well. Blackistone was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Theft Under $100 and Trespassing Private Property.

ASSAULT – On August 9, 2014, Deputy Steinbach responded to a residence on Valley Court for a reported assault. Two victims alleged suspect Rache Tornell Williams, 21, of Lexington Park, assaulted them during an argument over money and alcohol. Deputy Steinbach observed evidence of injury consistent with the allegations made by both victims. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival but was located a short distance away. Williams was placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. She was charged with 2 COUNTS of 2nd Degree Assault.

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FAILURE TO OBEY LAWFUL ORDER & RESISTING ARREST – On August 10, 2014 at 12:50AM, Deputy John Davis responded to a residence located on Lupes Court in Mechanicsville, for a loud music complaint. After dispersing the crowd, suspect Dakota James McFalls, 19, of Mechanicsville, began yelling profanity at deputies on the scene. He was ordered to stop or face being arrested. McFalls, who was intoxicated, continued yelling at deputies and was advised McFalls he was under arrest. While placing McFalls in handcuffs he pulled away and attempted to run. He was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. McFalls was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Obey a Law Order, and Resisting Arrest.

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Smith Will Head Schools For The Next Year

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of Education chose a longtime, veteran educator Wednesday to lead the school system while it searches for a new permanent superintendent.

James Scott Smith, who currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction will take over the position September 13 as current Superintendent Michael J. Martirano leaves to take over the school system of West Virginia.

Smith will serve through to June 30 of next year and by that time the school system should have chosen a permanent leader for the school system.

Smith said he intends to lead the school system to have a productive year though there are challenges like a tight budget.

“We’re going to have an eventful year,” Smith said.

Building a “sound, fiscally responsible and transparent budget” would be one of his greatest challenges he said, since his focus much of his career has been teaching.

He started his career with the county school system 23 years ago as an English teacher at Leonardtown Highschool, he said.

“That’s going to be my biggest lift, constructing the budget,” Smith said.

Smith said his two other main priorities were to ensure the delivery of the same level of daily operations the school system has maintained and to work with the system’s three labor associations to finish negotiating contract agreements which have only been extended pending final reconciliation.

He said the “back-to-basics” effort that many teachers are expected to participate in, where they pledge to work only the hours in their contract and not take on any extra duties, will likely be another challenge this school year.

He agreed that teachers should be compensated fairly and they were right to advocate for it, but “how we go about it we might have differing opinions.

“It’s going to be one of the biggest challenges we deal with.”

Members of the school board said their farewells to Martirano, who they praised for leading the school system to higher levels of achievement throughout all grade levels and raising graduation rates from high schools above 90 percent.

School Board member Cathy Allen came near to tears when she said how much she appreciated Martirano’s efforts over nearly a decade with county schools.

Photo by Frank Marquart Interim schools chief Scott Smith addresses the board.

Martirano is the longest serving superintendent in Maryland.

“As a group we’ve done incredible things in St. Mary’s County,” Allen said. “You are among the top one percent in the nation.”

Board member Brooke Matthews praised Martirano for his efforts in making the county school system among the best in the nation.

“You’re like the perfect tennant,” Matthews said. “You’re leaving the place in better shape than when you came.”

Martirano’s leadership, and that of the school board, came under fire from county leaders earlier this spring when his administration announced a $6.5 million deficit due to higher than expected health care costs.

The school system at first asked the Board of County Commissioners to bail out the entire amount but in subsequent weeks said they were able to pare down the deficit through cost savings and fiscal reserves.

Step increases for teachers and other employees were taken out of the budget as a result.

Smith said the budget reconciliation for fiscal 2014 should occur at the school board’s next meeting Aug. 27.

Photo by Frank Marquart Outgoing schools head Michael Martirano talks with Board Member Mary Washington

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Business Next EDC Meeting to Feature Profile Sage Policy Group CEO group discussions about the County’s existing industry sectors and opportunities for future growth.

The August 19 meeting will be the second public briefing hosted by the newly appointed EDC. The first featured a presentation on the economic impact of Sequestration and reduced defense spending

The St. Mary’s County Economic Development Commission (EDC) will host a public briefing on potential impacts to the county’s economy at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 p.m. The briefing, which will be held in the auditorium of the Frank Knox Building, 21866 Cedar point Rd., Patuxent River, MD, will feature Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., and the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance.

Basu, a noted economist, will provide an overview of international, national, state and regional economic trends likely to affect the future of St. Mary’s County’s economy. Representatives of the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance will also present the findings of a recently released Strengths, Opportunities, Threats and Weaknesses (SWOT) analysis of Naval Air Station, Patuxent River.

The EDC will use the information from these presentations to draft a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) intended to broader the County’s future economy. The CEDS is supported by federal, state and county funding and will entail additional studies and focus

on the future economy of St. Mary’s County by the Regional Economic Studies Institute of Towson University. Both Towson and the University of Maryland have been contracted by St. Mary’s County government to provide consultant support to the EDC in the development of the CEDS. For more information about the

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Legal Notice IN THE MATTER OF KENDALL ELSIE-JANE BERRY FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO KENDALL ELSIEJANE PULLIAM BY AND THROUGH HER MOTHER SHANNON NICHELLE BERRY In the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland Case No.: 18-C-14-001056

The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which she seeks to change the name of a minor child from Kendall Elsie-Jane Berry to Kendall Elsie-Jane Pulliam.

The petitioner is seeking a name change for the following reason: She is being raised by my sister and her husband, therefore I would like her to have their last name.

Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 10th day of September, 2014. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought.

A copy of this Notice shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection.

JOAN W. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland 08-14-14

Do You Water The Garden When Rain Is On The Way?

First you check the weather report. Your weather app says there is a 90% chance of rain. The sky is cloudy, and you hear thunder, and you see a few sprinkles of rain on the sidewalk. If you water the garden you will waste resources. Do you water the garden when rain is on the way? No. Our team of Delegate John Bohanan, Representative Steny Hoyer, Senators Barbara Mikulski, and Ben Cardin, as well as many others at Pax River, are pushing to protect Pax River’s mission after O’Malley’s veto of Maryland House Bill 1168 that would have delayed development of wind turbines until after an MIT study of their impact on the navy’s mission. There have been numerous meetings after the veto. Delegate Bohanan and the Southern Maryland Delegation, with the support of more than 140 other legislators, supported the idea with the passage of Bill 1168. John Bohanan knows that Senator Barbara Mikulski, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, is among legislators in Washington promoting language in the Senate version of the defense spending bill that will support the delay as well. Delegate Bohanan can see the clouds and hear the thunder. The language is included in the Senate version. Why would he waste resources, valuable alliances Southern Maryland might need in the future, by asking for a petition requiring signatures of a majority of both chambers in Annapolis for a special session?

Should he water the garden when rain is on the way? No. Linda A. Stewart California, Maryland

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Friends of the Poor Walk

One of the most wonderful things about living in St. Mary’s County is seeing the generosity of the people and businesses that constantly give of themselves to help their neighbors. There is a well-known saying that, “it is in giving, that we receive,” and this epitomizes the call of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

This is an organization, whose member’s primary desire is to love and reach out to other people in our community who are in need. The St. Vincent de Paul Society seeks out charitable funds and uses them to serve people in our local community when they are experiencing times of struggle. It may be due to family illness, loss of a job, or other extenuating circumstances that make meeting their entire monthly bills an insurmountable task.

The St. Vincent De Paul Society is preparing to host the 7th annual “Friends of the Poor Walk” on Saturday, September 13, 2014, beginning at 9 a.m., with same day registration starting at 7:30 a.m. The purpose of the walk is to call awareness to the needs of the poor. The walk will start at St. Aloysius Church/ Father Andrew White School on the corner of Main Street in Leonardtown and will go through the main thoroughfare of streets in Historic downtown Leonardtown. Walkers will get pledges in an effort to support the cause of neighbors helping neighbors. All proceeds from the “Friends of the Poor Walk” will

be used locally to assist our neighbors in need. You can get pledges and participate in the walk, pass on a pledge sheet to a family member who enjoys walking, or just make a donation to this worthy cause. There will be a post walk brunch, live music, face painting and balloons for kids, a silent auction and door prizes.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is based on the scripture, “whatsoever you do for the least of my brothers, that you do unto Me.” This is your opportunity to play a small part in helping our neighbors improve their quality of life. For more information you can go to the website: www.fopwalk.org and all people are welcome to participate and help us to help others. Come and be a part of an event that will INSPIRE comfort, encouragement, joy, hope, strength and love in others. Sometimes it is helpful just to let people in need know that members in the community care and are willing to be there for them in their time of struggle. So, go online to get a pledge sheet or just show up the day of the walk with donations, pull out those walking shoes, and come enjoy the day with us!

Sincerely, Peggy & Matt Menard “Friends of the Poor Walk” Committee Members

Response to Wind Turbines

Justin Thompson wrote a letter regarding the wind turbine issue last week that deserves a response.

This is Mr. Thompson’s 2nd letter attempt to inject partisan politics into the wind issue. I have personally talked to Mr. Thompson to let him know how actively we have been engaged at the federal level, even as he volunteers for my opponent.

Appropriately, he says Senator Mikulski included language which will delay action on the wind turbine until MIT completes a study currently underway for the Navy. We should all thank Senator Mikulski for taking this action. It is exactly what the bill I authored did that the Governor vetoed – no coincidence.

What Mr. Thompson fails to understand or acknowledge is that Senator Mikulski took this action for what she calls ‘Team Maryland’. Our Congressional Delegation works together to get things done and this is only the latest example of it.

Mr. Thompson is dead wrong in his account that Governor O’Malley’s veto was ‘the final word’. We said at the time that we would not be deterred by the Governor’s bad decision to veto our bill, that there were many other options at the federal level and we are actively pursuing them. Had he learned more about what’s happening on behalf of Pax, he would know the following.

Congressman Hoyer led an effort to get Senators Mikulski and Cardin to jointly sign a letter with him to the Secretary of the Navy, which has caused much greater scrutiny of this issue within the Navy and DoD. Congressman Ruppersberger (D), Ranking Member of the Intelligence Committee also sent a letter to the Navy raising concerns. Congressman Andy Harris (R), who represents the Eastern Shore, made calls to Legislators to help us pass the bill that the Governor vetoed, and is still actively making calls on our behalf on the issue to express his concern over building turbines in a County that he represents. The Somerset County Commis-

sioners have, for the third time since 2012, delayed adopting an ordinance that would permit commercial wind turbines until October 3rd.

I had the Maryland Senate President and Speaker send a letter to the Md. Public Service Commission asking them to not act on this project until the Navy completed their study. The wind project has many hurdles remaining before they ever break ground and we now have Navy and DoD voices raising concerns about the project who were not previously being heard. This is all due to Team Maryland – your bipartisan Congressional Delegation and Southern Maryland Delegation and County officials working together to protect Pax River, our economic engine.

Working with our Maryland Delegation, Congressman Hoyer and Senator Mikulski continue to represent what she calls the ‘one-two’ punch to protect our Base. Maryland has arguably benefitted more than any other State in the Country from BRAC decisions, starting with the buildup at Pax, then later at Aberdeen and Fort Meade. It is the unique partnership of the local, state and federal officials, working closely with the private sector (Alliance, Partnership and Chamber) that makes this work.

It would be foolhardy and useless to have called for a Special Session at this point, spending taxpayers money with an uncertain outcome. We still have that as an option, but at this point, we do not need to pull that trigger. We need to roll up the shirtsleeves and work together to find solutions and tame the blame game. Let’s not allow partisanship to creep into this strong working relationship that has been so successful for so many years.

Sincerely, John Bohanan

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Education

CSM Program Helps Students Discover a Future of Possibilities National Science Foundation Grant Provides Scholarships, Tutoring, Mentoring Syria Wesley, 31, of Waldorf was chugging along, taking college classes when she could while working full time at a grocery store pharmacy to support herself. For years she took classes at the College of Southern Maryland that she thought would help her at work, never dreaming that she could climb to the highest level in her field.

That was then.

This fall, Wesley is part of the entering class of the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy.

“I thought becoming a pharmacist was out of reach for me until a co-worker—a pharmacist—asked me why I wasn’t pursuing a degree. I hadn’t seen in myself what others saw in me,” said Wesley.

When Wesley spoke of her plans with her anatomy and physiology instructor, Professor Turner Coggins, she learned of a CSM program that could help her.

The STEM Scholars Program funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) is available to students majoring in a STEM field at CSM. In addition to scholarships providing funding for up to $5,000 per year based on financial need, students are enrolled in the Scholars program which provides support services to increase retention and assistance to graduates in transitioning to further education or employment.

“The scholarship allowed me to go to school full time instead of a class here or there while working full time,” said Wesley. “I used to have to prioritize between work and study— the scholarship allowed me to commit more time to study.”

During the 2013-14 academic year 30 scholarships totaling $150,000 were awarded. Along with Wesley, Reema Domadia, 19, of Waldorf, was one of the scholarship recipients.

While at North Point High School, Domadia entered the dual enrollment program at CSM. Following graduation, she transitioned to CSM full time and will have more than 50 credits when she transfers to the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering this fall.

Although Domadia comes from a family of doctors, engineers and pharmacists, she is the first in her family to attend a U.S. college or university so the process of applying and funding school was new to her parents.

“I thought attending CSM would be a better transition into college since I am so used to the small class sizes and would leave me without student loan debt,” she said. “I was taking math, physics and engineering classes with all the same students so we formed study groups and eventually became really good friends. The ‘crew’ helped guide and motivate me and are all transferring to UMD with me.”

“The STEM Scholars program gave me ample opportunities to explore different science fields before settling on bioengineering. It was while on a Scholars trip to [the National Institutes of Health] that I became interested in research. In addition to academics, the program developed me as a person—the professors not only motivated me but also informed me about the resources that are available to me. I learned how to conduct myself in an interview, proper etiquette and what to do in different situations. I had the opportunity to visit several colleges such as Rutgers, [University of Maryland Baltimore County] and Virginia Tech before deciding on UMD,” said Domadia.

“The STEM Scholars program has many spots that have not been filled for the 2014-15 academic year and we are accepting applications until all are filled,” said CSM Mathematics Professor and STEM Scholars Program Coordinator Sandra Poinsett.

Electronics technology, environmental technology, information services technology, biotechnology, mathematics/physical sciences, computer science and engineering are among the programs targeted by this grant.

“Built into the CSM STEM Scholars program are monthly activities where we bring in presenters from CSM and the professional community to speak on a variety of top-

ics that will benefit students in their future academic and professional careers,” said Poinsett.

The faculty advisers for this program are Biology Professor Dr. Melanie Osterhouse at the Prince Frederick Campus, Mathematics Professor Sue Strickland at the Leonardtown Campus, and Coggins and Poinsett at the La Plata Campus.

Looking back on Reema Domadia, 19, of Waldorf, was her experience in the awarded a scholarship for the 2013-14 CSM STEM Scholars academic year to study at CSM through Program, Wesley ac- the STEM Scholars Program. This fall she transferring to the University of Maryknowledges that there is land A. James Clark School of Engineerwere many hands that ing to study bio-engineering. guided her toward success—two of those were Biology Professor Margaret Bolton who wrote her a letter of recommendation and Career Services Director Lisa Warren who helped her prepare for the rigorous entrance interview for the pharmacy program.

“They showed me that many successful people are anxious to help others—that all I need to do is be willing to ask for help when I need it,” Wesley said.

For information and to apply to the NSF STEM Scholars Program, visit http://www.csmd.edu/stem/scholarship_stem.html. The program is funded through 2015 and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

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Teachers Say They Are Going Back To Basics

Photo by Frank Marquart Faith Abernethey (left) of CEASMC and Anna Laughlin (right) of EASMC

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Citing numerous instances when they were denied a proper increase in pay teachers with the St. Mary’s County Public Schools system say that they will only do what is required of them this school year and nothing more.

That also includes not assigning homework to students because it would increase the amount of free time that teachers would have to use to grade assignments, they say.

Teachers were represented at a press conference at their union headquarters in Leonardtown Monday by their elected representatives.

“St. Mary’s County is more than financially able to fund our schools,” said Anna Laughlin, president of the Education Association of St. Mary’s County. “The will to do so simply hasn’t manifested itself.”

Laughlin said that educators were “written out of the county education budget” at the end of this school year because there were no step increases, cost of living adjust-

ments or employee reclassifications that would have resulted in higher pay for teachers.

These were planned but the realization that the school system faced a $6.5 million budget deficit allegedly because of extreme rises in health care costs wiped out any hopes of that.

Faith Abernethey, president of the Collective Education Association of St. Mary’s County, said support employees will continue to work dilligently but those who choose to participate in the restricted work effort would refuse the offers of overtime if they could afford to do so.

“We have no intention of hurting the students or of diminishing the quality of service and instruction we provide,” Abernethey said. “They can expect the same excellence and diligence we have always demonstrated; the difference is support employees will do the work required and nothing more.”

Throughout their announcement teachers continued to say that the burden of funding teacher pay raises rested squarely with the Board of County Commissioners and accused them of allowing the percentage of funding for education to drop in significance each year since 1994.

But for the past several years the Board of County Commissioners has not only complied with the maintenance of effort laws of the state in holding the line on education funding but they have also increased the schools allocation by millions of dollars each year.

The school system receives the largest allocation of county funding each year.

County Commissioner Dan Morris said the Board of Education was partly to blame for the lack of funding teacher pay raises, the other part of the problem was the state.

Last year the county raised the amount of funding to the school system by about $4 million, he said.

“We’ve always added and added by millions,” Morris said. “It’s not just the [board of education] budget process.”

According to information from the Department of Legislative Services the amount of money spent per pupil

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in Baltimore City is nearly twice as much as that spent in St. Mary’s County; local students got $6,526 from the state in fiscal 2013 and 2014 while Baltimore City students got $12,017.

Morris pointed to this as evidence that the state was not giving St. Mary’s County it’s fair share.

“In Baltimore City if you’re a child you’re worth twice as much as a a child in St. Mary’s County,” Morris said.

Further, county commissioners have also increased funding for other post employment benefits for school employees and taken on one-third of the pension burden for teachers handed down from the state.

“They have no complaint with the county,” Morris said.

“But they won’t go up and protest in Annapolis.”

One teacher speaking on condition of anonymity said that teachers have gotten step increases but they have been shortchanged Photo by Frank Marquart due to a change in the Liz Leskinen, UniServ Director payment formula.

This put the onus not only the Board of Education to ensure teachers got what they had contracted for, despite the shorting being just a few dollars per paycheck, but on the teachers unions as well.

“I don’t think the teachers union has pursued it,” the teacher said. “The left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing.

“The Board of Education has not done an effective job.”

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In Our Community Foundation Offers Sponsorships for Gala Leonardtown, Md. (August 13,) – A color so fiery and passionate it can only represent love, the brilliant vermilion will help set the scene as you carry yourself into the 27th annual MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Gala. As you look around, you will be enwrapped in variant shades of the color, everything from the crimson Japanese lanterns to the delicate cherry blossoms adorning the tables. The “Wrapped in Red” Gala will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Hollywood Social Hall.

The Gala is the hospital’s major fundraising event of the year and proceeds from the Gala benefit a number of programs at MedStar St. Mary’s, a not-for-profit community hospital. Over the past years, the proceeds from The Gala have helped to fund numerous projects and programs for our Southern Maryland community, such as The Grace Anne Dorney Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, the Wound Healing Center, the new Dr. J. Patrick Jarboe Mobile Health Center, and more than 100 healthcare scholarships for area students. In order to ensure that this impressive list continues to grow, the Foundation is seeking support from local and national companies and organizations.

There are multiple sponsorship levels available to fit your business. The levels

range from $850 to $25,000, allowing you to select a sponsorship that is appropriate for any company or organization. All sponsors will be acknowledged in the event’s program and will receive appropriate recognition throughout the evening.

Information about the various levels of Gala sponsorships and sponsor packets are available by calling 301-475-6455.

About MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is a fullservice, not for profit community hospital, delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care in Leonardtown, Md. Nestled in a waterside community, MedStar St. Mary’s provides advanced technology with a dedication to excellence in all services provided. The hospital was recently named among the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals™ and is an eight time recipient of the prestigious Delmarva Medicare Excellence Award. Our staff is committed to providing quality and compassionate medical care for all patients by coupling innovation with our outstanding team of Medical Staff members, associates and volunteers. Visit MedStarStMarys.org to learn more.

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Online Paralegal Certificate Program Available through CSM

The Center for Legal Studies (CLS) was founded in 1980. CLS offers legal courses in conjunction with over 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide in live lecture, online, DVD, and text-only formats. The curriculum is updated by CLS to remain current and on pace with the newest trends in the legal industry. Recognizing the state-of-the-art technology and ease of use, online courses created by CLS were awarded top honors by Thomson West Publishing International. For more information, visit http://www.legalstudies.com.

The College of Southern Maryland’s Workforce Development Programs include

training in automotive, business, computer and information technology, construction, early childhood, fitness and wellness, healthcare, hospitality, non-profit, real estate, teacher education, transportation and veterinarian.

Training sites include the La Plata, Prince Frederick and Leonardtown campuses, as well as the Center for Trades and Energy Training and Waldorf Center in Waldorf, and the Center for Transportation Training, the Small Business Technology Development Center and the Maryland Center for Environmental Training in La Plata.

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In Our Community Unified Committee for AfroAmerican Contributions (UCAC) Embarks on an Exciting New Project!

Sharing stories from our history:

A “Pathway through History 1865-1942� will lead visitors from the United States Colored Troops Memorial Monument to the Lexington Park Manor “Flat Tops�

Buildings in John G. Lancaster Park. Four interpretive wayside signs placed along the path will mark milestones and challenges experienced by the African American (and broader) community from the end of the Civil War up to World War II. The four interpretive panels will enhance the USCT Memorial Monument and bring to light little known local history.

We’re looking for your documents and photos to help us tell the story!

We need community participation on these projects! The Pathway through History Project is looking for photos, letters, military documents, or other mementos from the time period 1865 to 1942. If you have any item that you think may help us tell our story, we want to hear from you! Go to the UCAC Website at www.africanamericancontributions.com or www.ucaconline.org for information on how to share your photos or mementos.

Additional optional information:

A project committee comprised of representatives of Unified Committee for African American Contributions (UCAC) and the St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks and Tourism departments are collaborating with a research team of St. Mary’s College of Maryland students under the direction of history professor Charles Holden.

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CSM Vice President Tony Jernigan to Lead MACCBO Maryland Association Shares, Develops Best Practices

College of Southern Maryland Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services Tony Jernigan has been selected to serve as president of the Maryland Association of Community College Business Officers (MACCBO) for 201415. Jernigan has served previously as the association’s vice president and secretary-treasurer. “ M AC C B O is the conduit for business officers and related business professionals College of Southern Maryland Vice President across the state to of Financial and Administrative Services Tony share best pracJernigan. tices, innovative processes, analysis, trends and benchmarks, and serves as a collective source of advice and counsel to presidents and boards. Maryland community colleges are recognized throughout the United States as leaders in postsecondary education and I’m very honored to serve

as president of MACCBO,� Jernigan said.

Jernigan brings 28 years of leadership in private and public college administration including experience in finance, budgeting, human resources, investments, facilities, strategic planning and auxiliary services to this role. A certified public accountant since 1981, Jernigan received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has completed postbaccalaureate studies at North Carolina State University and East Carolina University.

Before coming to CSM, Jernigan served as vice president of finance at Greensboro College, Greensboro, North Carolina. Prior to that, he worked at Nash Community College, Rocky Mount, for more than 20 years, serving as the chief financial and administrative officer until 2007. He has worked in the Office of the North Carolina State Auditor, as a systems accountant and a staff auditor.

Jernigan is a former member of the executive committee of the North Carolina Association of Community College Business Officials (ACCBO), serving as its president, vice president and treasurer. He also served as a finance evaluator for the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and a representative on the Northeast Region Council of Government Economic Development Board. He is a member of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Maryland community college representatives serve on affinity groups such as MACCBO to share and develop statewide initiatives. MACCBO includes business officers, procurement officers, auxiliary services officers, human resources officers, public safety officers, and risk managers.

For information on CSM, visit www.csmd.edu.

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In Our Community Dance Studio In Hollywood Put St. Mary’s And Calvert County On The Map.

The show troupe from Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dance Studio in Hollywood put St. Mary’s and Calvert County on the map. All their routines competed in the competitive category (most competitions have three levels, beginner or shooting star intermediate which is a rising star, and all star, which is competitive). Most routines placed platinum and got first place in their category. GG’s Show troupe attended “Ticket to Broadway” nationals finals in Lancaster, PA June 25th - June 29th. The tap routine, “Sole Tap”, choreographed

by Justin Myles, received a double platinum award. Only three routines out of 500 routines received a double platinum award at this competition.. The routine “Sole Tap” also received the choreographer’s award as well as an almost perfect score!

Other achievements at this national finals competition were the large group tap routine “Please Don’t Stop the Music” choreographed by Gracie Myles, was the second over all top score for all small groups in the 12 and under junior division, and the duo of Juliana Geyer and Alyssa Morrison “Boogie Shoes” choreographed also by Gracie Myles who received second over all top duo plus received The Entertainment Award for all junior routines ages 12 and under, which included solos, duos, small groups, large groups, lines, and production routines! In the senior division Brittany Lyon and Bailee Wathen was the over all top scoring duo performing their routine “C’mon Talk” choreographed

by Justin Myles.

Throughout the year many routines including” Getaway Car,” senior small tap routine choreographed by Justin Myles, not only received over all top score for all small

groups at Thunderstruck National Competition but also received the tap excellence award as well.

The show troupe at Gracie’s competed at many competitions. The routine “Dance with me Tonight” choreographed by Gracie Myles, in the age division 10, received the Shooting Star Stellar Award at Beyond the Stars.

“Funky Goldman” choreographed by Justin Myles received the stellar Rising Star Award at Beyond the Stars, and “Sole Tap” received the senior stellar award at Beyond the Stars.

To receive the stellar award means, you were the highest scoring routine in your age division for all routines in your age division. The production routine “We Tap” received the ‘best in tap’ award at Hall of Fame and first place in their category.

Many routines in hip hop, ‘Smash”, “Mix 7” “Working Day and Night” and “Right Now’ received platinum and first place awards. Other routines in tap, “Classic’ and “Cotton Eye Joe’ received platinum awards, judges awards and first place in their category.

The kids in show troupe who competed in the 2014 season are:Hannah Bailey, Shelby Bean, Ashlyn Broom, Jesse Burrows, Jennifer Cardinal, Kaelyn Dillon, Melanie Downs, Loraine Erickson, Samantha Estacion, Cami Frick, Juliana Geyer, Sydney Guthrie, Michael Hedspeth, Erin Hogan, Tori Janiszewski, Chelsea Krzywdik, Jamie Laurel, Brittany Lyon, Kayla Lyon, Ashleigh Martoni, Chandler Moore, Gabrielle Moore, Mallory Moore, Alyssa Morrison, Erica Mundie, Casey

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LIBRARY ITEMS 2014 One Maryland One Book title announced The year’s One Maryland One Book, the state-wide community read sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council, is “The Distance Between Us: a Memoir”

by Reyna Grande. It is a compelling story of her childhood spent torn between two parents and two countries. At age nine Reyna leaves Mexico and the overburdened household of her stern grandmother and enters the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant to live with her father.

She quickly realizes that life in America and with her father is far from perfect.

Copies of the book are available at the branches and also can be downloaded as an audio or eBook from the library’s website. A few books have been left in public places around the county to be picked up, read, and passed on.

Book discussions are planned in October. The author will be appearing at Waldorf West library in Charles County on Oct. 1.

Adults can learn to blog Adults will have the opportunity to explore several blogging platforms and learn the basics of designing and writing a blog at a class offered Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Lexington Park branch. Registration is required.

Lexington Park branch will offer a free webinar for grant seekers Aug. 19

at 2 p.m. The webinar covers strategies for effective communications with grant makers from the initial contact through the grant process as well as strategies for building lasting partnerships. Registration is required.

Reception to be held for artist A reception will be held Aug. 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for local artist Ruth Collins at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. Her artwork, which is primarily acrylics consisting of drawings, paintings, portraits and landscapes, will be on display through the end of the month.

Social Security information sessions planned Social Security verifications will eventually be available only online and will no longer be sent as they are now. A Social Security representative will be available at Lexington Park branch on Aug. 27 and will hold four one-hour sessions to explain how to obtain verifications online and help adults to sign up for a My Social Security Account. The sessions are scheduled at 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Registration is required

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Walton Delivers In 8Th For Crabs Southern Maryland Leaves It Late For Victory

MD. – Jamar Walton hit a goahead, two-run single in the bottom of the 8th inning as the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs won for a second straight day over the Lancaster Barnstormers by the final score of 3-1.

Walton came up with runners on first and second and one out in the 8th. After a wild pitch was issued

by Brandon Mann, Walton singled through the drawn-in infield to plate to and give the Blue Crabs their first lead of the day.

Wade Korpi (5-2) got out of a jam in the 8th and earned the win out of the bullpen. Pete Andrelczyk (3-7) was hung with the loss and was charged for both runs in the 8th. Anthony Slama picked up the save for a second straight day and is now 7-for-7 in save chances.

Despite not factoring in the game’s decision, both starting pitchers were extremely effective. Mickey Jannis started for Southern Maryland and went seven-plus innings allowing one run on six hits with six strikeouts.

He retired 11 of the last 12 batters he faced.

Joe Gardner matched him on the mound yield-

ing just an unearned run over seven innings with six strikeouts as well.

Lancaster manufactured a run in the top of the 1st as Lance Zawadzki led off with a double, advanced to third on a groundout, and scored on Andrew Clark’s groundout for a 1-0 lead. An error allowed the Blue Crabs to tie the game in the 2nd. Jamar Walton reached on a two-base error by Brock Kjeldgaard and he later scored on James Skelton’s sacrifice fly to tie the game at 1-1.

Southern Maryland finish their three game series with the Lancaster Barnstormers tomorrow evening at 7:05 PM. Daryl Thompson (3-4, 5.67) will pitch for Southern Maryland while Mark Rogers (3-6, 4.74) will pitch for Lancaster. Purchase tickets

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Country Concert At MIR On Friday Night!

On Friday, August 15th, MIR will transform into a concert venue when Friends of Cedar Lane presents a live music concert and rod and classic car show. Country Stars & Hot Cars features a line-up of some of today’s hottest, rising country music stars: Danielle Bradbery (2013 Winner of The Voice); Love and Danielle Bradbery Theft (2014 nominees ACM Vocal Duo of the Year); Southern Maryland’s own favorite Sam Grow. To offer something for everyone, the event will also feature a Rod & Classic Car Showcase, with a “People’s Choice Award” to be presented based on fan votes. WMZQ radio personality, Aly Jacobs, will serve as emcee for the evening.

Proceeds from Country Stars & Hot Cars will benefit seniors and disabled adult residents at Cedar Lane Senior Living Community in Leonardtown, MD by helping fund programs and facility improvements. “Friends of Cedar Lane is really excited about putting on a major country music concert right here in St. Mary’s County. We wanted to create a fun event where the whole family could have the time of their lives while enjoying good friends, great food and some of today’s hottest country music! We think we’ve made that possible by offering a

great line-up, unique features like the car show, affordable ticket prices and a fabulous location and venue. And, we have been thrilled with the support we’ve received from MIR in helping us take the concert from concept to reality, as well as from the local business community in supporting the event through sponsorships,” says VerNitta Tyson, Fundraising Coordinator.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.CountryStarsHotCars. com, or by calling (301) 475-8966 ext. 26. Tickets are just $40 for reserved seating and $30 for general admission (standing). Parking is $10.

Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, August 16th, MIR will host the Speed Unlimited ET series. The event will feature Top E.T., Mod E.T., Motorcycle, Jr. Dragster, and Test & Tune. Gates will open at 1pm with time runs starting at 2pm. J/D Eliminations will start at 4pm and eliminations for all other classes start at 6pm. General Admission for adults is $15, and kids 11 & under are free.

On Sunday, August 17th MIR will host a full day Test & Tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR! Gates open at 10am, eliminations begin at 3:00pm, and the test & tune is over at 6pm. Admission is just $15 and $30 to race.

For more detailed information on these events call the 24-Hour Dragline Hotline at 301884-RACE or visit us at www.mirdrag.com

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

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

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

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Are you a Bay-Wise Homeowner?

The Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure and a vital part of the state of Maryland. Yet, the Bay is in trouble due to population pressures from pollution and sediment runoff which affect its watershed. Most Maryland residents live within a half-mile of a drainage ditch, storm drain, stream or river. Most of those waterways eventually drain into the Chesapeake Bay.

The University of Maryland’s Bay-Wise “yardstick” measures how your yard protects the Chesapeake Bay. With the help of trained Master Gardeners, you will learn more about:

What we do to maintain our own landscapes can affect the health of our local waterways, the Chesapeake Bay and our environment.

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The overuse and misuse of pesticides and fertilizers, soil erosion and poor plant selection have all damaged Maryland’s streams, rivers and the Bay. Environmentally sound gardens and yards combined with sustainable gardening practices can help improve water quality and conserve our natural resources for future generations.

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We all need to do our part to take care of our waterways and environment.

By changing a few simple landscape practices, you and your family can help keep Maryland communities healthy.

Controlling Stormwater Runoff; Encouraging Wildlife; Protecting the Waterfront; Mowing Properly; Watering Efficiently; Managing Yard Pests with Integrated Pest Management (IPM); Mulching Appropriately; Recycling Yard Waste; Fertilizing Wisely; and Planting Wisely.

When your yard “measures up,” you’ll be proud to display this Bay-Wise sign in your yard!

For more information about Bay-Wise in your county contact your local University of Maryland Extension office. Residents may find contact information for their local UME office at http://extension.umd.edu/ or extension.umd.edu/baywise.

This is the thirty-fourth and final article that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

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Obituaries Margaret “Bertille” Norris Cooper, 89 Margaret “Bertille” Norris Cooper, 89, of St. Inigoes, Md. passed away Aug. 4, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center.

Born June 4, 1925 in Beachville, Md., she was the daughter of the late William E. Norris and Annie G. Unkle Norris.

Bertille graduated from St. Michael’s school in 1943. She was employed by the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster until her retirement in 1990, after 29 years of dedicated service. She was honored with Postmaster of the Year Award in 1989. She was an active member of the community for many years, in which she supplied countless baked goods for many functions. She served as a field editor for Taste of Home Magazine. She was a Life Member of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and the National League of Postmasters. She was also a former member of NARFE and AARP.

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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.

Bertille is survived by her children, Phillip R. Cooper, Jr. (Jacqie) of St. Inigoes, Md., Joseph H. Cooper (Lydia) of Lusby, Md., William E. Cooper (Alice) of Ridge, Md. and Mary Ann Bean (Parran) of California, Md.; 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip “Roy” Cooper, Sr.; her son, John Walter “Jack” Cooper; her siblings, Mary Adelaide Trossbach, Caroline Ann Trossbach, William Emerick “Booty” Norris, Grace Elder Gibson, and Joseph Carroll Norris; and her grandson, William Edward “Billy” Cooper, Jr. Family received friends for Bertille’s Life Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., followed by RIDGE VFD Auxiliary prayers, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16566 Three Notch Road, Ridge, Md. 20680. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Peter Giovanoni on Friday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Steve Cooper, Sam Cooper, Brian Cooper, Bradley Cooper, PJ Bean and Joe Bean. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.

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Memorial Contributions may be made to Archangel Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 259, Ridge, Md. 20680; Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland, 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 205D, White Plains, Md. 20695; and St. Mary’s Nursing Center, P. O. Box 518, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

John Virgil Moran, 93 John Virgil Moran, 93, of Great Mills, Md., died on July 25 at Envoy of Woodbridge, Woodbridge, Va. Born on February 10, 1921 in Lexington, New England, he was the son of the late John Nickolas Moran and Winnifred Stuart Moran.

On Aug. 19, 1945, he married his beloved wife, the late Alice Virginia Jones in the Baptist Church in Hyattsville, Md. They felt it was a miracle under the guidance of the Lord. Together they spent 60 wonderful years of marriage together, before her passing in 2005.

He moved to St. Mary’s County in 1947. He learned that a Baptist mission had formed a congregation with services held in a trailer in Lexington Park and had recently moved to the child care building in the housing area for Pax River employees, and they became members of that church. At the Lexington Park Baptist Church, John was a deacon and a trustee and on the committee to hire its first pastor. After working on the purchase of the land, he served as chairman of the first two building committees.

He proudly served in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge. He was employed at the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, Md. as a heating supervisor for the Department of Public Works until his retirement.

Mr. Moran is survived by his nephew, Charles Rigg of Woodbridge, Va. In addition to his parents and wife, he

is also preceded in death by his sister, Agnes Moran Hayes.

The family received friends on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P. A. at 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service was celebrated by Pastor Mark Garrett on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Park Baptist Church, 46855 South Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park, Md. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Great Mills, Md. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

William Dallas Davis, Jr. 71 William Dallas Davis, Jr. 71, of Lexington Park, Md., died Aug. 5, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.

Born March 31, 1943 in Hollywood Md. he enlisted in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic after graduating from Leonardtown High School in 1962.

His service to his country continued for the majority of his adult life. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Bill went on to support the fleet as a machinist on nuclear submarines at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard while studying Business Administration at New Hampshire College.

He returned to St. Mary’s County in 1978 and was employed by McDonnell Douglas Aircraft supporting f/A -18 program as the Ground Support and Facilities Manager. He later worked as a contractor specializing in aircraft facilities for Public Works. As Bill approached retirement, he enjoyed interacting with local residents as the manager of the

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Bill’s love of family and friends were often combined with his passions for cooking, traveling, photography and vegetable gardening. He leaves us with fond memories of family gatherings, holiday celebrations, awesome vacations and many other good times.

Bill is survived by his wife Christine Weeks Davis and children, Lisa Conley (Jeff) of Mechanicsville, Md., Eileen Goldsborough (Wayne) of Lexington Park, Md., Jennifer Johnson (Ricky) of California, Md., Susanne Adams (Bruce) of Lexington Park, Md., Nellie Pierson of Great Mills, Md., Kevin Davis (Sherry) of Virginia Beach, Va., 14 grandchildren, his sisters Virginia Phaneuf, Phyllis Johnson, and Brenda Deffibaugh and his brother Mike Davis.

In addition to his father William Dallas Davis, Sr., he is also predeceased by his brother Louis Davis.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 19167 Poplar Hill Lane, Valley Lee, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Wanda Louise Buckler, 58 Wanda Louise Buckler, 58, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on Aug. 5, at her home.

Born December 20, 1955 in Leonardtown,

Md., she was the daughter of the late James Albert Thompson, Sr. and Agnes Genevieve Farrell Thompson.

Wanda graduated from Chopticon High School in 1974. On June 27, 1987, she married her beloved husband, Francis Roger “Ronnie� Buckler at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown, Md. Together they celebrated 27 wonderful years of marriage. Wanda enjoyed gardening. Her favorite flowers were tulips and her beautiful irises. She also enjoyed luncheons with her sisters, eating hard crabs and watching jeopardy and wheel of fortune. However, her family was her first priority, and she enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them.

In addition to her husband, Wanda is also survived by her children, Aaron Patrick Buckler and Alex Nicholas Buckler, both of Leonardtown, Md.; her siblings, Barbara McGill (Robert) of Hollywood, Md., James Thompson, Jr. (Joyce) of Indian Head, Md., Elaine Brooks of Lexington Park, Md.; Jeanette Burroughs (Tommy) of Waldorf, Md., Susie Hall (Tommy) of Avenue, Md., Dorothy Tardif of Hughesville, Md., Ronnie Thompson (Sylvia) of Leonardtown, Md., Kenny Thompson (Cheryl) of Leonardtown, Md., Etta Battaglia (Bill) of Hollywood, Md. and Jay Thompson of Hollywood, Md.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Michael Thompson.

Family received friends for Wanda’s Life Celebration on Friday, Aug. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers recited at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. David Beaubien on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. at St.

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Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, Md. Serving as pallbearers were Kenny Buckler, Roy Buckler, Chris Buckler, Kenny Thompson III, Kevin Thompson, Joseph Ronald Thompson, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Linda Gough, Faye Graves, Jay Mattingly, Jonathan Mattingly, Mock Mattingly, Linda Mattingly. Gift bearers will be Patty Buckler and Michelle Roberts.

Memorial Contributions may be

made to Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 50, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

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Aug., Month Long Southern Fried Music Fest Tickets for Sale Summerseat Farm, 26655 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville — All Day The Charlie Daniels Band will headline the ‘Southern Fried’ Music Fest to benefit Summerseat Farm in Mechanicsville, Md. on Sept. 6th. The event will feature local traditional favorite foods including Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham, fried oysters, fried corn on the cob, as well as BBQ, burgers, etc. In addition to the Charlie Daniels Band, the impressive musical lineup includes Jason Michael Carroll (hits include “Alyssa Lies”, “Where I’m From”, “Livin’ our Lovesong”), Sam Grow Band, Justin Myles and David Norris. The historic venue, which often draws comparisons to Wolftrap in Virginia for its scenic backdrop of barns and fields, is unique in that the natural, gently sloping hills add acoustic fidelity and offer great views of the stage from all vantage points above. “Everyone - including the bands - loves our venue” aid Jimmy Dicus, who along with wife Teri are organizing the event. Dicus recently received a call from Charlie Daniels manager who said that Charlie was amazed at the photos on-line of the farm and couldn’t wait to tour the landmark. Tickets are available online at www.summerseat.org or Facebook.

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 Aug. 25. For more information, call 410-286-5278 or visit www. artworksat7th.com.

Thursday, Aug. 14 Town Hall Meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dominion Cove Point Unanswered Questions. Citizens still have many questions regarding the LNG expansion at Cove Point.

Join us as we bring experts together in order to get those questions answered. For more information, call 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.

Friday, Aug. 15 Welcome to Medicare Seminar Loffler Senior Activity Center, Chancellor’s Run Road, Great Mills — 1 p.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity for new Medicare beneficiaries to learn about Part A, B, C, D, Medigap policies, and various assistance programs. To attend call 301-475-4200,

ext. 1050.

Karaoke & DJ Dennis Point Riverside Bistro Restaurant, 46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden — 6 to 10 p.m.

Come by land or by sea for a fun evening with: Scarlet Plus Entertainment Karaoke & DJ out on the lovely deck! Children and families sing the first hour, then it’s adult time! All for fun and fun for all!

Dates and Times: Aug. 15 — 6 to 10 p.m.

Aug. 23 — 6 to 10 p.m.

Aug. 31 — 5 to 9 p.m.

For more information, call (301-994-2288).

Saturday, Aug. 16 VFD Car Wash Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, 28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville — 7 to 11 a.m.

The Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary are excited to announce they have added a car wash to their annual summer yard and vendor sale! Table rental is $10 per 8 ft table. Car wash prices are as follows: Cars - $15 and Trucks & SUVs - $20. We will have optional vacuuming for $5. For more information or to reserve your table email meghannet@yahoo.com.

Annual Everything Sale Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, 22855 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown — 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be holding their 3rd Annual Everything Sale. Items will include (but are not limited to) plants, crafts, baked goods, yard sale items and white elephants.

Tables may be rented for $10. We will pick up your donations/white elephants (No clothes please!) or other items you want to donate to the Rescue Squad Auxiliary. The deadline for table registration/donations is August 15!

For more information or to register, contact Debbie Springer at 240-298-5444, Chip Fenwick at 301-247-2418 or Ricky Chesser at 240-298-5310.

Meet the Airplane!

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22268 Cedar Point Road, Patuxent River — Noon to 5 p.m.

This month we are featuring the P-3 Orion and we’ll also celebrate the end of the summer with a cookout. View our exhibits and discuss this versatile aircraft with an amazing Panel of Experts. Panel members will gather for a presentation at 1400 in the main exhibit hall. There will be special activities for children - building paper airplanes, facepainting, carrier landings, and radar games! 50/50 raffle drawings will be at 1330 and 1500 (1:30 & 3:00 p.m. respectively), so don’t forget to buy your tickets while you are there. Delicious grilled burgers and hot dogs will be available from the NAS Patuxent River First Class Association. Adult beverages, soda, and desserts will be available as well. An Aerocatures print by Hank Caruso will also be raffled. In addition to entry into the Hank Caruso Print Raffle, each raffle ticket gives you a discount at Mattedi Gallery! We hope to see you at the Meet the Airplane! P-3 Orion Event. Spend the afternoon at the museum - you’ll have an amazing time! Your support is appreciated. For more information, call 301-342-3000.

Music & Bike Fest St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown — Noon Come out to the 2nd Annual Southern Maryland Music & Bike Fest and show your support for the Maryland Patriot Guard. This event is full of great music, food, games, prizes and more. Not only will there be a full roster of customized motorcycles for the bike show by Boston, but Southern Maryland Proud, The Sam Grow Band, The Justin Myles Experience Band, Bar Dogs, Good Old Boys Snake Bite and SuperBob, plus a performance by young up-and-coming talent Robbie Boothe (Hollywood’s own). There will also be appearances by David Bell from TV’s Ink Wizard and Radio personality Ripley from Southern Maryland’s classic rock station 97.7 will be broadcasting live. All this amazing talent to raise money for a good cause. It will be family friendly event until 5 p.m. but the event goes until 10 p.m. So come support your Veterans and check out the vendors, hear some amazing music, eat some great food, win prizes while participating in wild but fun games (Bike Rodeo, Etc.) all in the name of HELPING THE HOME FRONT. Ticket information can be found online at www.somdbikefest.com. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Like us on facebook at Southern Maryland Bike Fest and have chances to win free tickets.

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 noncompetitive 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. This class is for pre-teens aged 9-13 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).

Sunday, Aug. 17 Annual Crab Cake Dinner St. George Catholic Church, 19197 St George Church Road, Valley Lee — Noon St. George Catholic Church of Valley Lee Family Style Country Dinner includes: crab cakes, fried chicken, baked ham, and all the trimmin’s. Don’t forget to check out the baked goods, raffles and white elephant tables. Carry-outs available. For questions please call 301-994-0607.

Monday, Aug. 18 End of Summer Bash!

Chick-fil-A, 45150 First Colony Way, California — 9 to 11 a.m.

The Chick-fil-A at First Colony Center is inviting the community to participate in our End of Summer Bash.All activities are free and open to the public. Children of all ages will enjoy DJ Ernie from Invincible Entertainment, face painting with Jamie Naluai, an art project by Yellow Door Art, a mini sundae bar, indoor games and outdoor fun and much more! For more information, call

301-862-1018.

Tuesday, Aug. 19 ArtWalk Payment Deadline Leonardtown Town Office, 41660 Court House Drive, Leonardtown — All Day The 2nd annual ArtWalk for September First Friday is set for Friday Sept. 5th, and we would like to invite you to participate! Last year was a huge success with 30 Artists and 20 businesses participating. The ArtWalk is an important component to Leonardtown’s Arts and Entertainment designation celebration. Displaying Artwork in your business increases foot traffic, and makes you an important player in the Arts Entertainment District. Work will be displayed in businesses with ArtWalk tags from Friday Aug. 29 to Friday Sept. 26. Last year we were fortunate to have Heritage Printing print and install the wonderful ArtWalk decals in front of each participating business. This year the decals will cost $42 each, so to defray the cost we are asking each business to pay $25 and the Town of Leonardtown will pay the difference. You can drop off cash or a check made out to the The Town of Leonardtown to the Town Office by August 19. For more information, call 301-475-9791.

Stroke Survivors Support Group MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Health Connections Pavilion, 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown — 7 to 8 p.m.

Survivors face many changes when returning to everyday life after stroke. Learn about Physical and emotional challenges and how to adjust to them. Relevant speakers provide a topic of interest each month. Join us for refreshments and the friendship of other stroke survivors and their families. Caregivers welcome. Free of charge. For more information call 301-475-6019.

Wednesday, Aug. 20 Father/Son Book/Movie Club Waldorf West Library, 10405 Odonnell Place, Waldorf — 6 p.m.

Waldorf West Library will offer a Father/Son Book and Movie Club (Moms and Daughters are welcome, too!).

We will watch “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Register at www.ccplonline. org E-mail bstea@ccplonline.org if you have questions.

Thursday, Aug. 21 Shakespeare in the Green: As You Like It State House Lawn, Historic St. Mary’s City — 7 p.m.

Grab a blanket and picnic and enjoy Shakepeares’ As You Like It on the State House green. This production is brought to us through a partnership with Newtowne Players. Charge is $15 for adults. For reservations, call 240-895-4990 or email info@stmaryscity.org.

Friday, Aug. 22 Country Life Outdoors Festival St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown — 3 to 8 p.m.

Winegardner Auto Group is hosting the Country Life Outdoors Festival from Aug. 22 to 24! Join us for Ultimate Air Dogs, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Waterfowl Calling Competition, live music performances

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Aug. 23 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aug. 24 — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 23 Annual Women’s Conference First Missionary Baptist Church, 47359 Lincoln Avenue, Lexington Park — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us for our Annual Women’s conference! The Theme is “Advancing the Kingdom of God:Women of Purpose & Power”. Guest Preacher will be Rev. Irene Smith, Associate Pastor, of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Md. Guest Facilitators are Co-Pastor Cynthia Thompson of To Tell the Truth Ministries in Lexington Park, Md., & Evangelist Marie Moye of Macedonia Church of God In Christ in Washington, D.C. Pre-Registration is encouraged & available after each Sunday Worship Service. It promises to be a “SPIRITUALLY” Uplifting Conference. Invite your friends. For more information, contact the church at 301-863-8388.

MFVD Shrimp and Crab Feast Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, 28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville — 3 to 7 p.m.

Mechancsville Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that we will be having an End Of Summer All you can eat on premise Shrimp and Crab Feast!

Adults Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at

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the door. Children 5-10 are $10 and children 4 and under are free. Price Includes: Crabs, steamed shrimp, corn on the cob, hush puppies, coleslaw, hotdogs, iced tea and water.

We will have Bud Light, Miller Lite and Coors Lite available for purchase but please no coolers!

Advance Tickets can be purchased from Any MVFD or Ladies Auxiliary Member and at the Firehouse.

For More Information call 301-8844709 or log onto our website www.mvfd.com.

Sotterley Barn Bash Historic Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood — 7 p.m.

Need a fun family-friendly night out with live music and dancing? “The Country Memories Band” will be at Sotterley on Saturday, August 23, 2014 with the goal of delighting you and yours with traditional country favorites and golden oldies … and getting you all out on the dance floor! This Southern Maryland band has earned a strong following over the past 14 years; once you hear them, you will become part of the following. Did you know? Sotterley’s very own Joe Goldsmith is one of the band members! So come on down Sotterley Lane and let your hair down with family and friends, as you enjoy songs made famous by Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynne and many other country legends. Admission is $5 per person at the gate. Food by Lenny’s Restaurant; beer and wine for purchase. Fore more information, call 301-373-2280.

Sunday, Aug. 24 KofC Polish Dinner St. Francis Xavier Church Hall, Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown — 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus St.Francis Xavier “the Missionary” Council 10957 is hosting its Annual Polish Dinner in Honor of the Canonization of St. John Paul II. Adults cost $15, Children(10 under) cost $5. For further information contact 240-434-1464.

Monday, Aug. 25 Zumba Fitness in Lusby Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby — 5:30 p.m.

Zumba is the workout you will enjoy!

All fitness levels can participate--great music, easy to follow dance-inspired moves, and low level/high level options. I keep it positive with lots of energy, laughs and smiles!

Contact me at love2movezumba@ gmail.com and check out my website! www.

NancyCrosby.zumba.com.

Register through Calvert County Parks and Recreation at 410-586-1101.

Tuesday, Aug. 26 Maryland Writers’ Association Meeting Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room A, 21677 F.D.R. Boulevard, Lexington Park — 6:30 p.m.

Come and join us for a talk on Baltimore Review fiction editor Holly MorseEllington’s experience as both a writer and

as an editor, and how this dual identity has informed her own writing. This event is free for first-timers, or join the Maryland Writers’ Association at the door. Light refreshments provided. For more information, visit www. marylandwriters.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 27 Speaker Series Historic Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood — 5 p.m.

Sotterley Plantation is proud to partner with The Boeing Company in announcing the upcoming 2014 Speaker Series presentation: Admiral Stephen Rochon “Called to Serve: Over 40 Years Journey from The Customs House to The White House & Beyond.”

Admiral Rochon has had a long, impressive career; from being a highly decorated military officer, to his work as Head Usher of The White House, and recently, The White House consultant and advisor for the #1 box office hit movie, Lee Daniels’ “The Butler.”

In his presentation at Sotterley, ADM Rochon will speak about his personal journey as both Head Usher during the Bush and Obama administrations and his consultation on this well-known film. He is now a private consultant, speaker, and writer. This event is FREE to the public. Advance reservations are required due to limited seating. Call 301-3732280 to make your reservation.

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Big Talent, Big Dreams

By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Do you have a dream? So does Zenobia Dyson, a local St. Mary’s County author, and due to a lot of hard work and a stroke of luck, her dream is about to come true. Dyson recently landed a publishing contracted with Tate Publishing Company, and has almost raised the necessary $2000 she needs to send her book into production.

The religious poet began writing in her youth, but only picked it up as a regular hobby, and now career, about two years ago when she joined Dominion Apostolic Church, said Dyson.

“I started when I was a little girl. I went through some traumatic stuff growing up, with my family, and that was my release, that’s how I dealt with it. I wrote poetry as a child.

Then it went away for a while and I joined Dominion Apostolic Church two years ago. I did some brochures for them and for different ministries and they loved it. I started sending inspirational writing to all the sisters in the church and all the people that I knew, whoever gave me their email, whoever gave me their phone number, I just, started emailing everybody every single day, uplifting them, encouraging them, you know, whatever you’re going through, God’s got you,” said Dyson.

As her writing gained popularity among the church community, her husband, Corey Dyson, started the effort to expand her audience.

“After that my husband emailed the pastor, and he said, ‘How about my wife start sending these inspirational messages in to your chronicle?’ So the pastor approved it, he said, ‘great’ and I just started writing poems, whatever, from my heart. I just started writing it, and every Sunday I was putting a poem in the chronicle,” said Zenobia Dyson.

Her column in the Dominion Apostolic Church’s chronicle was only the beginning of Corey Dyson’s journey to make his wife a published writer.

“My husband, behind my back, he went ahead and was searching for publishing companies because he remembered when I was little I wanted to write a book…One day he called me at work and said, ‘I need 10 of your best poems,’ and I was like, ‘What are you talking about, I’m at work, I don’t have time for this!’” said Zenobia Dyson.

What she considered a mysterious phone call turned into a means for celebration nine days later when Tate Publishing Company called her husband back and offered her a publishing deal.

“He [Corey Dyson] called me at my job and said, ‘Get your business cards ready, get your fliers ready, Tate Publishing Company loved your work!’ and I said, ‘Who?’ and he said, ‘I sent your work off and you’re going to write your book!’ I just could not believe it,” said Zenobia Dyson.

A fundraiser was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at COPT Property Management to honor Zenobia Dyson’s hard work and

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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, Aug. 14 Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 15 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Tonight’s Alibi Seabreeze Tiki Bar (27130 S Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville,) – 8 p.m.

Joe Parsons Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.

DJ Mango Dennis Point Marina (465555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden) – 6 p.m.

Wildgood Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.

Zenobia Dyson

Photos Courtesy of Corey Dyson

to help collect funding for her upcoming poetry book. Senator Roy Dyson was in attendance and presented Zenobia Dyson with an official citation in acknowledgement of her achievements.

“This is an official citation and it’s to you in recognition of your dedication to elevating others in need and helping to improve the livelihood of those who have been abused and are downtrodden. You are a pillar in the community and a true humanitarian. Congratulations on your book publishing endeavors,” said Senator Roy Dyson.

Zenobia Dyson also received a certificate from the state to recognize her talents and the success she has achieved.

The Dysons intend to return any revenue gained from the sale of Zenobia Dyson’s upcoming book to the community.

“This book is not for profit. If she [Zenobia Dyson] gets anything, a couple dollars, then knowing her spirit, as she does, she’s going to give it back to someone else. She always does,” said Corey Dyson.

Zenobia Dyson hopes to use her words to reach out to women and children who have suffered abuse.

“My main goal is to help children who have been though abuse, suicidal thoughts, teenage pregnancy— I’ve been through it all. And that’s my goal, to help kids, and women too. That’s where my life stopped, where my pain was at.”

The Southern Maryland native will releasing her works as Euphonious 7: Lyrical Evangelist.

“Euphonius means miracle. Euphonius means when someone speaks, it’s pleasant to the ears. You’re in tune to that person you make a connection to that person. My role is to be a lyrical evangelist.”

Dyson thanks her family, friends and church community for where she is today, and would also like to thank Keith Queen for allowing her to use the COPT Property Management to host her fundraiser.

Zenobia Dyson believes that everyone has a purpose, and that finally, she’s found hers. She hopes to help you find yours too with the publication of her first book.

For more information about Zenobia Dyson, please contact Corey Dyson at 240-547-7063 or email euphonious7@yahoo.com.

Senator Roy Dyson, left, Zenobia “Euphonious 7” Dyson and Senior Pastor Michael P. Barber of Dominion Apostolic Church.

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Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 17 Open Blues Jam with Blue Eyed Blues Band Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 18 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 19 Zumba Gold/Toning for All Fitness Levels Mt. Hope Community Center (Sunderland, Md.) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 20 Loose and Juicy Watercolors Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 10 a.m.

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

Thursday, Aug. 21 Dylan and Lizz Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 22 HydraFx Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) – 8 p.m.

Joe Parsons Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Driving Safety Class

The AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept.

9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New course format is four hours for one day. When taking this course, you will update your knowledge of the rules of the road, learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to allow for these changes. This driver safety class is taught in a classroom setting. You will not be asked to drive. Some insurance carriers give discounts for completion of this course. Check with your individual carrier. Pre-registration is required. The course fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Please make the check payable to AARP. Payment is due at the time of registration. For more information, call Garvey Senior Center at 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.

Bowling Season Starts Sept. 11

The 2014-15 seasons for the senior mixed league sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging & Human Services will be starting up soon.

If you were registered and bowled last season, you will be contacted soon to confirm your continuation. For those interested in bowling in the league, here are a few particulars: the league meets at Esperanza Lanes at 12:45 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. You must be 50+ years of age. The cost will be approximately

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$13-$14 (to be determined) for 3 games and includes shoe rental and use of a ball. Each team consists of 3 players. If you need a sub, you are responsible for obtaining one from the list of registered subs. You will still pay the cost of bowling that week and the sub will bowl for free. If you are interested in joining this group of fun-loving, easy-going people as either a league member or a substitute, call Shellie Graziano at 301-737-5670, ext. 1655.

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Bowling League Kick-Off Meeting

LIFE (Learning is ForEver) Registration Set To Begin

If you are planning to bowl during the senior mixed league’s 2014-15 season, sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Dept. of Aging & Human Services, please come to the Kick-off Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 12:30 p.m. at the Loffler Senior Activity Center. The meeting takes place the week before bowling instead of on the first day of play so that business can be conducted more efficiently. We will use this time to determine the costs and to make necessary adjustments to team rules, roster, schedule, team list, team and sub contact info, etc. Changes will be made and final copies will be printed and distributed at the end of the meeting so that everyone will have all the paperwork needed before leaving. The following week, all you will need to do is begin bowling. If you have any questions give Shellie a call at 301737-5670, ext. 1655.

If you love jewelry and making things, this is the class for you. Sue Peters, will show you how to make lovely pieces for a fraction of the cost that you would pay in stores. Jewelry classes will be held at the Loffler Senior Activity Center on the following Wednesdays: Aug. 13, 20 and 27 at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per session, payable to the instructor on the day of class. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 to sign up or if you have any questions.

Registration for the fall semester of the LIFE program is now open. Many interesting, educational, and exciting day excursions are planned for the upcoming semester including tours of lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay, National Cathedral, Smithsonian, Newseum, and International Spy Museum, just to name a few.

Don’t miss out on these fabulous opportunities.

Register in person at any of the County’s Senior Activity Centers or by mail. Completed registration form, waiver, and payment must be received in order to make your reservation. For more information, call Alice at 301-475-4200, 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.

Clarke’s Rest

By Linda Reno Contributing Writer The property now known as “Hayden’s Farm” and where the new school (Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School) is to be built was originally named “Clarke’s Rest” when it was patented on August 21, 1674 by Edward Clarke.

It originally contained 300 acres but by 1676 Clarke had sold 100 acres of the property to Richard Browne.

Edward Clarke arrived in St. Mary’s County prior to 1661. My belief is that he transported himself and did not come as an indentured servant. He was educated and was often referred to in the early records as “Mr. Edward Clarke.”

He was often called upon to serve on juries, appraise estates, and to perform other civic duties. On March 27, 1674, he was commissioned as clerk of the St. Mary’s County Court and served in this office until his death.

About 1666 Edward Clarke married Ann Shercliffe, daughter of John Shercliffe and Ann Spink, who were his neighbors.

On February 22, 1675/6 Edward Clarke made his will in which he devised 200 acres of “Clarke’s Rest” to his wife Ann during her life and at her death the land was to descend to their son, Edward who was then a minor. He also devised “four hundred pounds of tobacco and one thousand nails towards the paling in of the Church yard at Newtown” (St. Francis Xavier) and specifically asked that he be buried there beside his deceased son Edward. (There were two sons named Edward). His widow

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Ann (Shercliffe) Clarke married second, John Dabridgecourt, and third, Richard Walker, Jr. Edward Clarke, Jr. (died 1714), son of Edward Clarke and Ann Shercliffe, married Mary Kirkley, daughter of Thomas Kirkley and Elizabeth Maynard, and they had five children. Many of their descendants still live in St. Mary’s County.

“Clarke’s Rest” changed hands a number of times over the years. In 1787 it was purchased by George Howell Leigh and by that time it contained 187 acres. In 1797 Mr. Leigh gave the property to his only child, John Leigh.

John Leigh is the one who renamed the property “Woodbury.” The name was derived from property owned by his maternal ancestors in Gloucester County, Virginia.

The progenitor of the Leigh family of St. Mary’s County was Captain John Leigh (died 1736). The exact date of his arrival is unknown but it was prior to 1701 as by that time he had married Dorothy Guyther, daughter of William Guyther and Barbara Christina D’Hinoyosea. Captain Leigh was a prominent man in the community and served as a St. Mary’s County Court Justice 1723, 1726-1727, 1730-1733, 1736.

George Leigh (died 1788), son of Captain John Leigh and Dorothy Guyther, is said to have married a Miss Howell. Their son was George Howell Leigh who married Ann Chilton, daughter of Stephen Chilton (died 1773) who was originally from Westmoreland County, Virginia. Stephen Chilton’s parents were Thomas Chilton and Jemima Cooke. Jemima Cooke’s father was Mordecai Cooke (1680-1715) who resided at his plantation called “Woodbury” in Gloucester County, Virginia.

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“The Comfort of a Toy”

By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer All the miniature, colorful, perfectly made little plastic fruits and vegetables. The bright red and yellow miniature cash registers and counters. And the three tiered red shelves that wonder of wonders were even labeled. But the most favorite items of all were the perfect miniature boxes and canned goods with reproduction food company labels…and of course, the cutest, tiniest paper grocery bags. Does this bring back memories for any women that were little girls in 1965? I’m describing the Amsco Toy Company’s Miniature Supermarket sold at that time. This mini-supermarket is now occupying one of the front compartments of my brain because of a facebook site about remembrances of growing up in the ‘70’s. The creator posted a photo of the toy, and all of these memories started flooding back, and now I want one!! Badly! Why? What will I do with it? Covet it? Share it with our grandkids? I don’t know. I can’t even afford the $10 EBay price for a group of the fruits and vegetables. And, anyway, I am on a purge. I don’t need it. No, I don’t need it physically - I need it mentally. That toy, and the others were my escape (like many children) from parents that fought – sometimes violently (and no, the violence was not from my quiet, gentle Father as you might expect), and then didn’t talk the rest of the time.

I had quite a few favorite toys: My plastic castle set, a child-sized table and chair set with a working tea service of course, my Barbie’s, and the Lincoln log set and the many happy hours playing with that in a sunlight flooded area of my bedroom’s porch door. In fact, I had the most wonderful bedroom growing up. It was the normal size, and had all the prerequisite creatures under the bed and toys that came alive in your closet in the middle of the night. But it also had a paned-glass door that led out to an enclosed porch that ran the entire length of our house. It was an older home, built in 1939, so the huge porch had those wonderful long, narrow louvered glass window panes that my Mother took great pains to open at the same height all the way around it. The color was also wonderful: bright green, which was the nicest background for my pecan, Curtis Brothers bedroom set (which I still have).

But my favorite toy was the miniature grocery store. Maybe this toy is why true comfort comes to me when shopping at the grocery store.

Take me to the clothes store or shoe store, and I will do it if I have to, but take me to a grocery store, or rather leave me in a grocery store for an hour by myself, and I feel like all is right with the world.

One awful memory from when I was maybe three years old was getting in trouble for taking a miniature toy set of pots and pans out of the Giant Food Store in Marlow Heights. Again, miniatures and grocery items always fascinated me. My Mother didn’t realize it until we were home. We went back and I had to hand over the little set to the manager, though I don’t remember him being upset at all.

The next awful memory is from 36 years later. It was the year 2000, I was 39 years old and my Mother had passed away a few weeks before.

It had been hard enough to leave my sons here in St. Mary’s County and leave my job after 18 years to go live at my Mother’s house which reeked of 40 years of heavy smoking, loads of dogs, and mildew to take care of her last three dogs, the house, and to stay with her every day in the various hospitals she was transferred to over nearly four months. The awful part is when we finally came to the closet in my old bedroom, and I wanted to save the few boxed games that were left and my miniature grocery store.

My oldest brother convinced me that it should be gotten rid of. He was right; the smell of the house had permeated it and everything else, and my sons were past that age. But, I did so want to keep it – it was one of the good memories of my childhood. Out it went.

Now, 14 years later I see it and want it, though I can start to feel the need wearing off a little each day. I hope it passes………..…or at least until I can find a complete vintage box and a spot where I can set it up permanently: A spot where I can go to whenever I might need a bit of comfort.

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

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Book Review

“Shocked: Adventures in Bringing Back the Recently Dead”

by David Casarett, M.D.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer OW contributor The good guy always has decent aim.

Even in the worst kind of shoot-out, Our Hero always manages to nail the bad guy, who clutches his chest, falls without hitting his head, gasps, and flutters his eyelids before shutting them. Fingers go limp, cue the credits.

Television aside, you know that death isn’t that neat. It’s messy and chaotic, and in the new book “Shocked: Adventures in Bringing Back the Recently Dead” by David Casarett, M.D., you’ll see that that’s a very good thing.

Back when he was in medical school, David Casarett had a patient he’ll never forget: the man he calls “Joe” had a “massive heart attack” and died, but the resuscitation team brought him back to life. Joe didn’t fare well – Casarett questioned his own quickness in calling code - and, because this happened some time after a two-year-old had famously been successfully resuscitated after dying, Casarett wondered why

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the outcomes weren’t the same.

Now, as a hospice doctor, Casarett knows why: lifesaving technology “can’t make [a patient] young and healthy. Neither can it cure the other maladies that come with age.” That doesn’t stop medical science from trying to re-start the life of someone who’s died – but where is the edge of the envelope being pushed?

CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation go back decades, if not centuries. Also back then, tying a body to a horse and jogging around a park was a recommended method of revival. That worked, as Casarett learned, but it was only a “partial success.”

Other methods included blowing smoke into a victim’s orifices (volunteers? anyone?) and immersion in warm water.

Much of this, of course, has to do with a person’s heart, as Casarett learned on a tour of a monster-sized plastic organ. But it also depends on the methods of revival, as he saw in a high-tech dummy in a state-of-the-art training ER. It has to do with the way someone has died, their mitochondria, how quickly (or if) the body was chilled, economics, and

the proximity of lifesaving equipment. Squirrels might have answers for us. Long-term dry-ice storage via cryogenics, Casarett believes, will not.

But any way you look at it, technological advances mean that “death isn’t what it used to be.”

So you say that expiration is no laughing matter? It is when you’re reading “Shocked.” This book could turn any spectre of death into the Grin Reaper.

With a keenly-honed sense of true curiosity and a killer wit, author David Casarett gamely goes from mortuary to museum and back, to look deeply at how “dead” is maybe not really dead these days. In doing so, he melds old-school myth with modern technology to see why lives are saved (or not), and his irreverent comments and hilarious observances give the title of his book a wicked double meaning.

Death is a trip we’ll all take, and some of us will be lucky enough to return with minimal souvenirs. If you’re ready to laugh in the face of that, then reading “Shocked” should be your aim.

Budgeting 101 There is no magic formula for budgeting. A budget is simply a plan for how to spend, save, invest and share your money. Do you find yourself stressed about your personal finances? Are you having a difficult time paying your bills, or saving for a rainy day? Have you cut your expenses and still can’t make ends meet.

There are only three ways to balance a budget, spend less, make more or a combination of both.

Maybe it is time to consider making extra money.

Maybe a raise is out of the question or you can’t find a part-time job that meets your scheduling needs.

Have you ever considered a “side hustle”, also known as a part-time business?

There are a variety of options out there and yes, some maybe scams so you have to research the opportunities that you find. However, you can create your own opportunity by evaluating your skills, interests, experience and abilities.

Are you a good writer? Non-profits are always looking for individuals to help them write grants or proposals for funding. If you are a more creative writer, you could find opportunities to help others or businesses with their social media presence or website. Are you an expert in a particular subject, e.g., gardening, knitting, nutrition, etc. Local colleges

offer non-credit courses and hire individuals in their areas of expertise to teach. There are also companies that hire virtual assistants to help busy executives and small businesses with administrative tasks.

No matter if you are a part-time writer, handyman or selling your crafts, there are some things that you need to be aware of: Know the value of your time and don’t sell yourself short. Research other companies that are offering similar services or products and see what they charge.

Manage your time wisely. You only have 24 hours in the day and you need to be productive. You also need time for family, sleep, relaxation and play.

You will have to pay your own taxes. Discuss your options with a professional accountant or CPA. Don’t promise more than you are capable of doing.

Investigate and research any opportunities that are presented to you.

Remember, what starts out as a part-time “side hustle” could potentially turn you into a full-time entrepreneur so try to find something that you really enjoy doing.

Submitted by Vanessa Bright

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