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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Republican National Committee’s Vice Chair Sharon Day praised local GOP grassroots members for helping to turn in a stunning victory for Gov. Larry Hogan last year and said they had to keep their momentum strong in the face of a Hillary Clinton presidential candidacy in the Democrat camp. “We may be small in numbers but we are mighty in heart,” Day told county Republicans in May at the Lincoln/Reagan Dinner at Olde Breton Inn in Breton Bay. Day said Republicans must be particularly ardent in turning out the female vote for a GOP presidential candidate in 2016 since she expected that even conservative women would vote for Clinton, wife of former President Bill Clinton, just to help ensure that a woman was elected to the nation’s highest office. Day said the country could not afford a Clinton presidency that would essentially be an extension of the Obama Administration and said Clinton was one of the most scandal-prone candidates. “She’s either involved in scandal, the

coverup of a scandal or in the secrecy involved in a scandal,” Day said. “This is what surrounds Hillary Clinton. “It’s going to take more than a village to stop Hillary Clinton, it’s going to take an army.” But Day praised the local work of GOP members who helped secure Hogan’s November victory; here Hogan received a broad majority of votes and St. Mary’s County was his first stop in a tour of the state when he came to celebrate Veterans Day in Leonardtown just days after his win. Hogan’s Secretary of Planning David Craig also attended the dinner at Breton Bay last week. Day was also emboldened, she said, by a wide range of Republican candidates who have declared their candidacy for president. “We have such a deep bench,” Day said. Though Clinton has received criticism in national press recently for avoiding direct questions she is still seen by many political pundits as a leader in the Democrat party for president. guyleonard@countytimes.net

State Warns of Property Tax Reduction Offer By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Officials with the Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) are warning property owners of a dubious business offcer claiming to aid them in filing appeals to lower their annual bills. “SDAT was recently made aware of a mailing to Maryland homeowners that looks like an official notice from a government agency, the notice reads ‘Real property overassessment important information for property owners,’” said Owen Charles acting director of SDAT. “The company is offering to file an appeal on a property owner’s behalf for a filing fee of $99.” The state is warning recipients of the missives that they are misleading since SDAT does not charge filing fees to appeal a property tax bill nor is the deadline to do so June 1, as the letter says, but December 31. “SDAT is not a part of this questionable business practice in which there is no guarantee that an appeal will result in a property tax savings,” Charles said.

Kim Frum, spokesperson for SDAT, said the company offering this service is not doing anything outside the law, but they are also not offering to represent the person for whom they file during a hearing. “They’re not offering any guarantees,” Frum told The County Times. “It’s not illegal at all but they’re not offering anything we don’t already offer. “If you can do something for free why wouldn’t you.” Property owners have the right to appeal their property assessments, SDAT assured homeowners, and they should remember they can file an appeal when they believe that there property is not valued in accordance with the current market. Appeals can be filed after the property owner recieves an assessment notice, by a petition for review, or upon purchasing property between January 1 and June 30. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Oyster Farm Seeks Growth Approval

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business by repositioning trotlines beyond the oyster cages and barriers,” Ruskowsky stated. “Initally watermen had ample space to trotline, but over the past two years the Hollywood Oyster Company has expanded operations into Hog Neck Creek and the area between Hog Neck Creek and Sotterley Creek to the point that watermen have been unable to lay a single line.” Caleb Marshall, production manager at the Hollywood Oyster operation, said trot lining would be restricted from the new lease but that eventually both watermen and the aquaculture operation would be winners. “It’s typical,” Marshall said of such complaints. “But having oysters there brings more crabs into the creek. “You can run a trot line five feet on the other side [of the lease property line] and there are going to be lots of crabs there. “We have to coexist.”

A local aquaculture operation, Hollywood Oyster located on the banks of Hog Neck Creek in Hollywood, is seeking to expand its oyster growing operation into new nearby waters but some are protesting, saying it infringes on the abilty of watermen to fish and crab freely. Hollywood Oyster wants to start a new oyster farming operation just north of their current lease with more underwater acreage in Sotterley Creek. The proposed lease would be 3.3 acres. In a letter to the state’s Department of Natural Resources, Lexington Park resident Edward Ruskowsky stated that watermen have historicallly used trot lines in the waters between Greenwell State Park and Sotterley Plantation, the waters in question, and that they have been steadily pushed away from prime territory due to the presence of underwater oyster cages. “For the past several years local watermen have coexisted with the aquaculture

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NRC: Latest Nuke Shutdown Handled Appropriately But Questions Persist By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) report on the April 7 dual shutdown of the reactors at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby showed that the staff at the plant acted properly in dealing with the unplanned event. The NRC sent a special inspection team to Calvert Cliffs shortly after the shutdown, which was caused, according to the report by an offsite surge in the electrical power grid. Problems were compounded, though, because one of the backup generators at the plant failed to stay on after it was activated. This latest failure of the emergency diesel generator (EDG), designated as 2B in the report, was one of the reasons for the special inspection. Other problems noted contributed to the ncessity of the special inspection as well. “The first criterion met was for the repetitive failure of the 2B EDG to start and load during the actual loss of power event in 2010 and 2015,” according to the report. “The second critierion met was for mulitiple failures in systems used to mitigate an actual event, as well as salt water cooling flow was lost for 12 minutes until control unit operators manually started the 21 salt water pump.” Neil Sheehan, spokesman for the

NRC, said that the problem with the backup generator came down to a faulty circuit card in the larger mechanism which was replaced and put back into service. “The issue is how the backup systems work during a shutdown,” Sheehan said. “They still need to analyze what happened with the circuit card. We don’t know the full answer yet. “They need to get down to the micro level.” By April 9 both of the reactors were back up and running according to a timeline included in the report. Despite the equipment failures that exacerbated the dual reactor shutdown, the NRC said the operators of the plant acted in accordance with proper procedures. “The team concluded that, overall, organizational and operator response to the dual unit reactor trip was appropriate and in accordance with [power plant] procedures and training,” the report stated. “The team further determined that Exelon staff completed appropriate interim corrective actions to address the causes fo the dual-unit trip and restored equipment in accordance with the plant’s design and applicable regulatory requirements.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

Fifth Annual Cash Bash

Special Olympics St. Mary’s County and The Center for Life Enrichment are thrilled to announce our 5th Annual Cash Bash Event on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Hollywood Volunteer Firehouse (carnival grounds) from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the Last One Standing Sales begin at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine, will have tents - bring your lawn chairs if you wish. The Annual Cash Bash is a day of great fun and a chance to win CASH! Admission raffle ticket includes $10,000 cash prizes with a grand Prize Drawing of $5,000 covering 16 drawings in all, you can eat pig roast buffet, beer, wine, and soda. You do not need to be present for these

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MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Healing Center Helps Raise Awareness

Wound Healing Center’s team uses a multi-disciplinary approach which employs the latest assessment and therapeutic methods. Each patient receives a customized wound care plan, proper medication plan and nutrition plan, in addition to consistent care and collaboration with their primary care physician. “We are here to help,” said Sartain. “By sending patients to us to heal their wounds, it allows the physicians in the community to focus on their specialties. We collaborate with the physicians to keep them up to date on their patient’s status and how they are healing, and send them back when healed. We have had very positive feedback since our center opened from physicians and other healthcare providers in the community.” MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Healing Center is equipped with two state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers, which use a combination of high pressure and pure oxygen to help patients heal at a quicker rate than traditional treatments. “Before we opened in December of 2012, the patients in our community had to travel to D.C. or Baltimore for this therapy,” said

The Wound Healing Center at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds during the second annual Wound Care Awareness Week being held June 1-5. The MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Center offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds which are often associated with diabetes, pressure sores, burns, post surgical, venous stasis and other non-healing wounds. Chronic wounds affect an estimated 6.7 million people in the United States and the incidence is rising, fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy. Untreated, chronic wounds can lead to diminished quality of life and possible amputation of the affected limb. “Education of wound care helps with so many more aspects of a person’s healthcare,” said Olivia Sartain, Operations Specialist for MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Healing Center. “There has to be a reason why a patient’s wounds aren’t healing.” In an effort to uncover the cause of a patient’s chronic wound, the

Sartain. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy could mean a two-hour, Monday through Friday commitment, and the additional four hours of travel time meant the therapy was not possible for some patients. “Having this progressive therapy available close to home makes it more accessible and convenient for our patients,” said Sartain. Wound Care Week is sponsored by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advance wound care services. The Wound Healing Center at MedStar St. Mary’s is one of nearly 800 Healogics-managed centers in the nation. People with wounds that have not improved with traditional methods of treatment may benefit from a visit to MedStar St. Mary’s Wound Healing Center. For more information about the Wound Healing Center, visit the hospital’s web site at MedStarStMarys.org. To schedule an appointment, call 240-434-7670. Date June 1, 2015 Contact Holly Meyer Phone 301-475-6010 Email holly.b.meyer@medstar.net

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“Caught My Eye” Offers Unique India Handicrafts, Vintage Furniture and Locally Made Art The Leonardtown Business Association (LBA) is proud to have “Caught My Eye” as this month’s Business Spotlight and a member of its organization. “Caught My Eye” carries unique India handicrafts, vintage furniture and locally made art, perfect for gifts and or for personal use. Private parties and public classes are available for a reasonable rate. June’s calendar is packed with Basic Stained Glass (June 14), Mediation Class (June 20), Basic Stitching Class (June 25), and Ceramics/Pottery (June 27). Visit the website for registration and cost details. Hours of operation are from Thursday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 22760 Washington Street, Unit #1, Leonardtown, Md. Caught My Eye is excited to be participating in the Cedar Lane Senior Living Apartment’s STUDIO Challenge: A Design Showcase with a Little Twist. Black Market Interiors & The Right Mix, Caught My Eye and Baldwin Design Group accepted the challenge and

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Officials Fear Proliferation of High End Fake IDs By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Local law officers and county government officials engaged in the fight against underage and binge drinking say that more and more establishments are seeking out special training to help them spot fake identification cards and more of those fakes are being turned into law enforcement but the quality of the fake IDs is becoming so good its deceiving law officers and even electronic scanners. “Awareness has increased [among alcohol purveyors about fake IDs] and we’re hoping that as businesses catch these that the word gets out on the street that using these IDs is not worth the risk,” said Tamara Hildebrand, head administrator for the county’s Alcohol Beverage Board. “But some police officers can’t even tell if they’re not trained.” High school and college aged young people are giving their personal information, usually from their drivers license including their soundex number, to on-line sites that advertise high quality fraudulent IDs usually made in China that make nearly perfect matches for drivers licenses from across the nation. “The good fake Maryland IDs are so good right down to the barcode on the back,” Hildebrand said, adding that by giving their personal information out, young people were endangering their future credit prospects and their identity could even be stolen by criminals who want to go on the lam. “They’re not even making criminals work for it,” Hildebrand said. “They’re just giving it away.” Cpl. James Stone, the county sheriff’s office alcohol enforcement coordinator, said underage and binge drinking in St.Mary’s County was a serious problem and that fake IDs of this quality made it easier for the problem to grow worse. “It can go beyond the scope of alcohol, it can be used to try to buy prescription pills,” Stone told The County Times, adding that not all businesses as yet were returning these IDs despite the responsible alcohol service training (RAST) that has grow in popularity. “You have some businesses that are doing the right thing,” Stone said. “But sometimes parents are

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the problem, they act more like enablers.” Parents often will allow young people to engage in underage drinking on their property and they have become adept, Stone said, at advertising the gathering on social media in such a way that they are low key for law enforcement to pick up on. And when it comes to the fake ID problem, parents can be loathe to take them away from their children. “They’ll even go to businesses that took the IDs and try to get them back for them,” Stone said. Possessing a fraudulent ID is illegal and opens the owner up to confiscation of the ID and suspension of their driving privileges. According to the state’s 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 63 percent of high school age students surveyed in St. Mary’s said they had at least one alcoholic drink on one or more days during their life; almost 20 percent in high school said they had taken their first drink before the age of 13. About the same percentage reported having five or more drinks within a month of being asked the question, the latest survey results showed. In the same survey nearly 27 percent of middle school students who responded said they had taken at least one drink in their lives; about 13 percent said they had taken a drink before the age of 11. Martin Johnson, a 25 year veteran with the Howard County Police Department and a specialist in fraudulent IDs, said he has trained law officers in St. Mary’s and all across Maryland about the growing threat. He said young people hardly ever perceive the threat to their future that fraudulent IDs present, simply for the want of alcohol. “Nothing keeps that ID from being sold again, again and again,” Johnson, who also consults for the Department of Homeland Security, said, “A lot of young people just don’t think that way. “These web sites are a bonanza for the criminal underworld.”

Teen Charged As Adult in Scotland Arson By Guy Leonard Staff Writer County prosecutors have charged a Scotland 18-year-old with arson and several other counts after he allegedly burned down his family’s home May 12 following a fight with relatives. Dallas Terry, who was 17 when he allegedly committed the crime, has since been committed to the county’s adult detention center but his attorney has already filed a motion to have him moved to a juvenile facility. State Fire Marshal’s investigators say that the fire was set just before 5 p.m. when Terry poured an acclerant in a large pool inside the home and ignited it. Preceeding this Terry was alleged to have had an altercation with his father in which Terry is accused of threatening his father with a knife. When his older brother attempted to intervene the father fled the home and the older brother eventually followed.

The older brother’s girlfriend was still in the home when Terry began to set the fire, investigators said, and he told her he was going to burn the house down. Terry later told his older brother and his girlfriend that he knelt down in the fire and suffered burns to his arms and legs. Terry has since been charged with first degree arson, first-and-seconddegree assault, reckless endangerment, first-and-second-degree malicious burning and making a threat of arson. The family’s home in Scotland was completely destroyed and the family displaced. Immediately following the blaze Terry was charged and held as a juvenile but prosecutors waived his status and charged him as an adult owing to the severity of his alleged crimes. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The Chesapeake Orchestra and Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag are celebrating their 20th anniversary as the founders and resident ensemble of the River Concert Series. It’s been a wildly successful twodecades of unforgettable performances and 2015 promises more including violin sensation Yevgeny Kutik, The Saturday Night Live Band jazz saxophonist Lawrence Feldman and Maestro Silberschlag’s son Nathaniel -- the 2015 Juilliard School winner of the Kovner Fellowship. Classical sounds will infuse the summer air with Mendelssohn, Sibelius and Rossini as well as music from Charlie Parker, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin. But, it’s not just world-class talent that makes our summer series outstanding. It is you. Your passion for art, culture and

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there. It’s kind of an in-your-face type thing, but it was an ideal location for a prison camp. Before the war, there’s a recreational area. It’s a beautiful place, beaches and everything like that, and the very rich and well to do in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, people like Cyrus McCormick, all of them had cottages down here. Now, when the Civil War breaks out, a lot of these folks aren’t coming down here anymore, and so the landowner’s like, ‘Hey man, I’m losing money.” So he goes the federal government saying, ‘I’m going to offer you my land.” So, they build a state of the art hospital. Then of course, after the Battle of Gettysburg, what do you do with so many prisoners? The primary prisoner of war camps here on the east coast were Delaware, Fort Delaware, Fort McHenry in Baltimore, the old capital prison in Washington, and now you’ve got a new force of prisoners, what do you do with them? Well, a peninsula is a natu-

ral place for a prisoner of war camp. In late July of ’63, they establish a prisoner of war camp, and it’s a war camp until late June of 1865, with the release of the last prisoners. Even though there would be, at one time, over 22,000 prisoners jammed in a camp, there would actually be over 52,000 that would pass through the gate of Camp Hoffman, the prisoner of war camp in just two years. That’s a lot of people,” Crickenberger said. Generally known as Point Lookout, official documents recognize the POW camp as Camp Hoffman. “Everybody refers to it as Point Lookout. Officially, it’s called Camp Hoffman in the records, but all through history, whenever you read any reference to

he Revolutionary War turned the United States into a country, but the Civil war is what truly made the U.S. a nation, said president of the Friends of Point Lookout, Bob Crickenberger. To commemorate the men of the war, Point Lookout is hosting its annual Blue & Gray Days event this month. The event will honor the men who lived at Point Lookout during the Civil War, and is meant to educate the public about the part of war we don’t hear about: life in a prisoner of war camp. “We’re doing a commemoration for those that were here, both blue [Union] and gray [Confederacy]. It’s kind of hard to believe, of course, today it’s a beautiful park, but back then it was pretty much wide open. There were probably almost 30,000 people here at one time, between the prison pen and the hospi-

tal down at the point and all the logistical support that was here. Everywhere was camps. A lot of folks don’t realize that it was a big place. There’s probably 60 to 80 yards of Point Lookout gone from the war period here [Camp of Second New Hampshire], but on the base side, there’s probably about 200 yards gone. That’s how much erosion has taken effect,” Crickenberger said. From Point Lookout, the border of Virginia is clearly visible. Initially, this close proximity to enemy territory seems odd, but upon further inspection, the camp proves to be ideally placed. “You can see Virginia from here, and that’s very unique for a prisoner of war camp, because this is a northern prisoner of war camp in Southern Maryland. These bottom three counties— Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert—were very pro-Confederacy, and now here’s a Union States prisoner of war camp, and there you have the Confederacy right

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to even compare it to. Back then, uniforms were 100 percent wool for both blue and gray, that’s how they lived, that’s what they tolerated. They put up with mosquitoes, heat, humidity, deprivation, but that’s what they were used to. They lived in tents, here in the fort, the guys lived in buildings, but here in the prison compound, there were no buildings. There were tents and what was known as ‘shebangs,’ which was what we call today, ‘hobo huts,’ you know, wood, throw some canvas over the top for a roof, that kind of thing. They froze to death. No one ever actually starved to death, but they froze to death. Disease ran rampant— dysentery, diarrhea, small pox. Even though there would be over 4,000 Confederates that died here, 4,000 Union soldiers died here also. However, it was considered a state of the art hospital because of what was allowed there and what was conducted…The hospital was called Hammond hospital after William A. Hammond, who was a Surgeon General in the United States Army. It’s a wagon wheel-like configuration because it took advantage of all the changing weather here,” Crickenberg said. Despite these harsh conditions, soldiers within the camp shared unique relationships, following a social hierarchy according to ranks of the soldiers, Crickenberger said. In addition, the soldiers shared a sort of fellowship as a result of shared battles. “Initially, the first Union guards came from Gettysburg. The first prisoners who came here were from Gettysburg. There’s that brotherhood of combat: ‘Even though you’re from Mississippi and I’m from Pennsylvania, we have drunken the same water, we have eaten the same dirt and we have fought the same battles.’ Later on in 1864, when a lot of the veteran Union troops were transferred from here to continue on with General Grant’s Overland Campaigns in Virginia, then they brought in a lot of troops that had never been here before. A lot of troops had never experienced the combat and deprivation of the battle field,” he said. “Life at Point Lookout was not pleasant, there’s no doubt about that. Historians, especially partisan historians, still argue about how bad POW prisons actually were. It was definitely a tough life,” said Ross Kimmel, co-author of “I Am Busy Drawing Pictures.” The book,

it, it’s called Point Lookout. Not so much the hospital, not so much anything else, but when you say ‘Point Lookout,’ the first thing you think of is ‘prison camp,’” Crickenberger said. “The prisoner of war camp was named Camp Hoffman after William Hoffman, who was a colonel. He was the Commissary General of Prisoners of War. He was actually a colonel in the regular army. When the war broke out, he was in the Texas, and the station at which he was posted was surrendered to the Confederacy, so he became a prisoner of war until he was exchanged. Once he was exchanged, he was made Commissary General. He would actually be in charge of Point Lookout as well as many other prisoner of war camps.” This year, the Blue & Gray Days event will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the release of Point Lookout’s last prisoners of war. “The war’s over in April 1865. This is June 1865. A lot of folks figure, well, the war’s over, so why are you still here? Understand, we don’t have CNN, we don’t have Fox and some guy riding a horse through here twirling his hat in the air and yelling, ‘Oh, the war’s over!’ is not exactly official word that the war is over. Plus, I’ve got about 3,000 prisoners of war here, imprisoned, that are my enemy. Even though the war is over, they’re still my enemy, and according to the instructions from Washington, D.C., I have to put them through an official ceremony. They have to take the oath of allegiance, they have to remove anything they have that says ‘Confederate States’ or has any reference to it before they can leave here, because technically, they’re enemies of the state. Those who refuse to take the oath of allegiance, Congress has instructed officials here that if they refuse to take the oath of allegiance, you are to arrest them and send them to the federal penitentiary, which is located today in Fort McNair in Washington. Most guys said, ‘Hey, I’ll take the oath of allegiance because I want to go home.’ Everybody, blue and gray wanted to go home by that time,” Crickenberger said. The desire to go home was largely motivated by poor living conditions within the camp. “We’re here June, July, August, it’s hot, but we have air conditioning, we have fast food. They didn’t have that. They didn’t have anything like that

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filled with drawings by Civil War POW John Omenhausser, is filled with drawings of life at Point Lookout. Currently, it is one of the most credible sources of knowledge regarding life in a prisoner of war camp. Most of the drawings are

rather humorous, according to Kimmel. “Once a prisoner got to a place like Point Lookout, he could live by his wits, which is what Omenhausser did. He drew pictures, and sold them,” he said. In addition to wit, some soldiers had friends in the North who were able to supply them with outside goods. Prisoners without these resources had a much harder time than in the camp than those who did. Blue & Gray Days will take place Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crickenberger said. Saturday, at 7 p.m., Kimmel and co-author Mike Musick will give a presentation regarding the John Omenhausser collections, and their book “I Am Busy Drawing Pictures” will be available for purchase at a cost of $45 per book. Blue & Gray Days is meant to commemorate the men who served in the Civil War and the prisoners who spent time at Point Lookout, as all of the men were American, despite their associations with the Union or Confederacy. If it weren’t for these men, we’d be living in a very different nation than the one we know today. For more information about Blue & Gray Days, call 301-872-5688 and visit our website at VisitStMarysMD.com contributing@countytimes.net

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The County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Kay Ann Parker, 73, of Great Mills, Md., formerly of Gloucester, Va., died Wednesday, May 27 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. She was born on March 31, 1942 in Detroit, Mich. to the late Edward D. Jessop and Mary C. Kay. Kay was an antique dealer for over 30 years. She enjoyed going to yard sales, flea markets and antique shops looking for special finds. She had an extensive collection of vintage hats and perfume bottles. She enjoyed gardening and especially loved growing beautiful roses. She also loved her pet Chihuahua, “Daisy May.” However, her greatest love was spending time with her family. Kay is survived by her children, Kay Elizabeth Shores (Bruce) of Gloucester, VA, Jennifer Carol Underwood (Michael) of Gloucester, VA, and Ann Marie Longworth (Gregory) of Great Mills, MD; her step-children, Gordon Lynn Williams (Linda) and Norris Jennings Williams (Sue), both of Gloucester, VA; her siblings, Nancy Olin, Dianne Gardner, Barbara Poppe, DuWayne Jessop and David Jessop; 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Parker. All services will be private. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral. com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Varina Craig McGowan, 92 Varina Craig McGowan, 92, of Hollywood, Md., died Thursday, May 28 at St. Mary’s Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Varina was born in Avonmore, PA on Oct. 25, 1922 to the late Jennings Bryan Craig and Anna Elizabeth Hill. She is survived by her children, Harry E. McGowan of College Park, Md.; G. Thomas McGowan of Laurel, Md.; Craig B. Reed and A. Jean Furtado both of Hollywood, Md.; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harry E. McGowan and her sister, Marijane Cook. All services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown MD 20650 or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Robert Bruce “Bob” Gill, 71 Robert Bruce “Bob” Gill of Mechanicsville, Md., died Monday, May 25, at his home He was born on February 8, 1944, in New Jersey to the late Thomas Gill and Dorothy Koeppen. On July 24, 1962, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in July 1968. He earned the Pistol Marksman Badge, Rifle Marksman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense and Service Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. On February 8, 1980, he married his beloved wife, Janice Lee Gill in Upper Marlboro, Md. Together they celebrated over 35 wonderful years of marriage. He was employed by Brinks and Murray’ Steaks as commercial truck driv-

ing with over 46 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed working on cars, playing cards, vacationing in Ocean City, where he loved to jet ski, parasail and sit and listen to the waves. He cheered on the Baltimore Ravens and liked to watch Kyle Bush in the NASCAR races. He also enjoyed listening to country music, watching television, and playing with his dog, Patches. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his beloved wife, Bob is also survived by his son, Marc Gill (Christina Johnson) of Hollywood, Md.; his siblings, Thomas Gill (Rosario) of Newark, NJ and Carol Adamo of Point Pleasant, NJ; his grandchildren, Alyssa Varnell-Gill, Shianne Gill, Marc “Ryan” Gill, Jr., Aleeah Storm Gill, Jaden Herbert, and Jasmine Herbert; his motherin-law, Audrey Jean Pruitt, his former daughter-in-law, Crystal Varnell Gill (Tom Aylor) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family received friends for Bob’s Life Celebration on Sunday, May 31, from 1 to 4 p.m., with a prayer service celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando at 3 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will follow at a later date at Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery in Cheltenham, Md. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 211 East Lombard Street, Suite 260, Baltimore, MD 21202. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Alyssa Varnell-Gill, Shianne Gill, Marc “Ryan” Gill, Aleeah Gill, Jasmine Herbert, and Jaden Herbert. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.

Frances V. Biscoe, 82 Frances V. Biscoe, 82 of Lexington Park, Md., passed away at the Washington Hos-

pital Center on May 20. Interment will be private.

Kay Ann Parker, 73

Robert C. (Bob) Combs, 72 Robert C. (Bob) Combs, 72 of Leonardtown, Md. died on June 1 at his home in Leonardtown, Md. Born in Leonardtown on December 23, 1942 he was the oldest of seven children born to Frank A. and Dorothy Schott Combs. Upon graduation from Ryken High School in 1960 he joined the United States Air Force serving in Bitburg, Germany from 1960-1963. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Leonardtown where he worked for ten years with his father in the Frank A. Combs Insurance Agency. Later he went on to form B & J Nursery with his brother John Combs and then later formed Robert Combs Builder and the Newtowne Construction Company becoming known to many as “Builder Bob”. Known for his love of sports, he excelled in softball and skiing but when it came to golf however, it was always “wait til next year”. Bob was an avid gardener and landscapist and his flower gardens were a thing of beauty. Active in his community Bob was a past President of the St. Mary’s County Jaycees, served as President of the St. Francis Xavier, Newtowne Parish Council, was director of Park and Recreations in the days when it was a volunteer position, long-time player with the Hobos softball team, member of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Dept, on the St. Mary’s Ryken High School Board of Directors and Plant Committee, and an usher with St. Aloysius Church. On June 5, 1965 he married Judy Rus-

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John Wesley Howell, Jr., 61 John Wesley Howell, Jr., 61, of Abell, Md passed away on May 29 at his residence. Born on September 18, 1953 in La Plata, MD, he was the son of the late Freida Mae Largen Howell, and John Wesley Howell, Sr. John is survived by his siblings: Ronnie Howell of Colton’s Point, Md, Joseph Howell of Compton, Md, David Howell of Ridge, Md., Benjamin Howell of Colonial Beach, Va., Sharon Morgan of Mechanicsville, Md. Mary McDermott of Lusby, Md. Lilly Grabis, and Deborah Wood both of Charlotte Hall, Md. John is also survived by many nieces, nephew, great nephews and great nieces. He graduated from Chapticon High School in 1971, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. John worked as a Building Service Asst Manager for St. Mary’s County Public Schools. John liked tinkering with old tractors and lawn mowers. He was a collector of antiques and loved going to yard sales. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 2 from 5 – 8 p.m in the Mattingley-Gardiner Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Daniel Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be: David Howell, Jimmie Morgan, Jason Wood, Jerry Howell, Eddie Jones, and Michael Howell. Contributions may be made to the Seventh Dist. Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 206 Avenue, Md. 20609, and Seventh Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, Md. 20609.

Ruth Ann Gatton, 70 Ruth Ann Gatton, 70, of Hollywood, Md. formerly from Sudlersville, Md, passed away on May 30 at her home.

Born on August 1, 1944 in Galena, Md, she was the daughter of Evelyn Roe of Sudlersville, Md, and the late Walter Roe. Ruth was the loving wife of the late Steve A. Gatton, Sr, who she married on April 25, 1970 in Worton, Md, and whom preceded her in death on October 4, 2013. Ruth is survived by her children: Steve Gatton Jr. (Chrissy) of Hollywood, Md, Dale Gatton (Becky) of Lusby, Md, and 3 grandchildren: Alex Gatton, Jocelyn Gatton, and Devon Gatton. Siblings: Nancy Lister of Church Hill, Md, and Walter Roe, Jr. of Sudlersville, Md. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Roe of Sudlersville, MD. Ruth graduated from Maryland School for the Deaf in 1963, and moved from Kent County, Md to St. Mary’s County, Md in April 1970. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker. Ruth enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family, walking the farm, and picking hopps with Jeff. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 4 from 10 – 11:00 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md, with a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenn Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in Joy Chapel Cemetery Hollywood, Md. Pallbearers will be: Steve Gatton, Jr., Dale Gatton, Steve Gatton, III (Alex), Jocelyn Gatton, Vic Demko, and Jeff Venendaal. Honorary Pallbearers will be Devin Gatton. Contributions can be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md 20650.

Florence Parker, 73 Florence Parker, 73, of Gays Mills, formerly of Pleasant Hill, NC went to her home in heaven Sunday, May 24 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born April 26, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. The daughter of Walter & Dorothy ( )Saunders of Chapitco, Md. She was united to Vernon Harold Parker Aug. 5,1968, he preceded her in death July 20,2002. She graduated from Richmond Professional Institute May 1964. Later in life she went on to get her nursing degree as an RN. She retired in 2003 from Odom Correctional Institute of Jackson, NC. Her passion was family and making quilts for family especially grandchildren, great and great great granchildren. She enjoyed reading, church and her cat “mango”. She is survived by her children: Only Daughter Vera (Donald) Stussy Soldiers Grove,WI; Alan (Susan) Parker, Holyrood,KS; Bruce(Teresa) Parker,Pleasant Hill, NC; Ray Parker, Willcox, AZ; Victor (Carol) Kelly, Fort Meade,FL; 11 Granchildren;14 great children; 1 great grandchild Brother Walter “Bo” (Susanne) Saunders Takoma, Md; Alot of Nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons: Walter & Daniel Parker; Grandson, Brent Ewing; Great grandson, Jeffery; Sister, Elizabeth (McWilliams) Berenson; brothers: Fredrick J , Charles R , Thomas G Mc

Williams. Family gathering will be held at a later date. She will be buried in Pleasant Hill, NC by her husband and son Walter at a later date. Online Condolences may be offered at www.VossFH.com <http://www.VossFH. com> The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Gays Mills is serving the family. Harry V. Pilkerton Jr. “Bubba”

Harry V. Pilkerton Jr. “Bubba” 60 Harry V. Pilkerton Jr. “Bubba” 60 of Avenue, Md. passed away Sunday May 31, at his residence. He was born Feb. 14, 1955 in Leonardtown, Md., to the late Harry V. Pilkerton Sr. & Mary Margeret (Quade) Pilkerton. Harry was raised in Avenue, MD in St. Mary’s county and attended St. Marys county public school. He was enrolled at the Technical Center where he flourished in auto mechanics. He was married to Marie K. (Lyon) Pilkerton of Avenue, Md., on Feb. 27, 1976 at the court house in Leonardtown, Md. They later renewed their vows at Holy Angles Church in Avenue, Md., on April 27, 2002. Harry and Marie were life long residents of

Avenue, MD in St. Mary’s county. Harry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved listening to music, watching TV, cook outs, talking on the phone, and working on older cars. Harry was employed at Triangle Garage in Avenue, Md., for 32 years. He worked with his father, and later took over the business until his health declined. In addition to his parents, Harry was predeceased by his brother Daryl A. Pilkerton and his sister Vivian Pilkerton and Rachel (Pilkerton) Quade. He is survived by his Beloved wife Marie K (Lyon) Pilkerton, his children Joseph Bubba Pilkerton and Cynthis A. (Pilkerton) Baird. His grandchildren Jazzmyn Theresa Pilkerton, Joseph William Lloyd Pilkerton, Julianna Ivy Susan Pilkerton, & Alexandra Mary Jayne Pilkerton. His sisters June M. Darympie, and husband Ronnie. Mary A. Graves, Kitty Hunnington, and husband Tucker, Phyliss Gray and husband David and sister in law Esther Pilkerton. He also has many wonderful nieces and nephews. Family will unite with friends at BriscoeTonic Funeral Home 38576 Brett Way Mechanicsville, MD 20659 on Saturday June 6 for visitation at 3 p.m. until time of memorial service at 4 p.m. Condolences can be sent to the Funeral home donation can be mailed to Marie Pilkerton PO Box 27 Avenue, Md., 20609 Interment will be private.

sell of Claire, IA at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown. Their 50th wedding anniversary was to be this June. An active member of St. Aloysius Church, his pastor Rev. David Beaubien was with him through his last illness. Bob is survived by his wife Judy and six children: Robert C. Jr. of Lusby, Md., Christopher C. (Jean) of Leonardtown, MD, T. Emmett (Jennifer) of Charleston, SC, Benjamin J. (Elena) of Sparks, NV, Michelle Radez (Tyler) of Avenue, Md, and Kevin R. (Kristi) of Leonardtown, Md. and fourteen grandchildren. The family will receive friends on June 8 from 9 – 10 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 Am in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md. with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Robert C. Combs Memorial Scholarship at St. Mary’s Ryken High School 22600 Camp Calvert Road Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, Md.

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Tech Kids Summer Learn to Sail with Southern Maryland Sailing Association Program Returns To The Forrest Center

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) is offering a series of camps designed to get young sailors of all experience levels out on the water. The camp is held in the water behind the SMSA clubhouse, according to Senior Program Chair Daniel Ahearn. Campers are divided into two groups, beginners and experienced sailors, Ahearn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sailing is a wonderful sport,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that students learn to work in a team while on a boat and to be self-reliant when sailing alone. According to the SMSA website, â&#x20AC;&#x153;our goal is to facilitate the development of the fundamental and advanced skills of sailing, while fostering an environment that imparts the love of sailing and the water. Our curriculum is designed to build each sailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skill set in an incremental development method. This will result in skilled and confident sailors who learn to work together, care for equipment and the Bay, and build lasting friendships. At the end of our program, sailors emerge with an enhanced sense of self-reliance, knowledge of

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seamanship, appreciation of teamwork, and good foundation in sailing and boating.â&#x20AC;? Camps are $300, Ahearn said. The cost includes a junior membership to the club and all the privalages that come with it, including permission to sign club owned boats out Camps will run weekly from June 22 to Aug. 14. Spaces are filling up quickly. For more information, visit www.smsa.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County Public Schools is once again offering a Tech Kids Summer Youth Enrichment Program for students, ages 8 - 14. The program takes place July 13-16 at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown. The goal of this program is to provide fun, enriching, hands on opportunities for students. The program will be a Monday through Thursday, four-day program. Program sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Supervision will be provided from noon to 1 p.m. for those students enrolled in two sessions per day or the all-day sessions. Students staying all day should bring a bag lunch. Course descriptions and applications can be found online or downloaded by visiting the St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County Public Schools website, www.smcps.org. Click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer Activitiesâ&#x20AC;? on the left side of the webpage and

then select the Tech Kids program of your choice. Students may choose from these programs: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tech Kids Tool Time,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arts and Crafts,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Engineering for Kids,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bits, Bytes and Game Designs!,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Stop The Worldâ&#x20AC;Ś,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inspired to Soar,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Auto Refinishing,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Culinary Crew.â&#x20AC;? The registration deadline is Friday, June 5. Tuition is $60 for the three-hour session and $85 for the all day sessions. Students will need their own transportation to and from the Forrest Center, which is located across Point Lookout Road from the St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County Fairgrounds, between Leonardtown Middle School and Leonardtown High School. Space is limited so please be sure to register early. If you have any questions, call Ms. Mary Selph at 301-4750242, ext. 28131 or e-mail her at mjselph@smcps.org.

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Jenna Koser celebrated her graduation from Leonardtown High School on May 28. Photos courtesy of Tricia Wood

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Chopticon High School class of 2015 graduates Skylar Andrews & Brianna Inscoe. Photo courtesy of Jill A. Andrews

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and are only 8 weeks old. They are neutered, combo tested for aids and feline leukemia and have a microchip. They have been dewormed and have had their first distemper vaccine. Feral Cat Rescue will provide their 12 week and 16 week distemper booster vaccines. You can visit www.feralcatrescuemd.org to see other

You can meet them at the Petco in California on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. this weekend as well as other babies and grown kitties too. They will be there every weekend until they find homes. These boys are super adorable and very loving. They live with kids and have had lots of human contact. They cost $125

cats and to download anapplication. Please email application to diane@feralcatrescuemd.org. If you are seeing cats in your yard then please assume they are not spayed or neutered and contact us to borrow a trap and at this time we have free spay/neuter grants.

Arianna Pray is a 23-year-old self published author who graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland only last year. Already she has published four of her works, with another two to follow in the upcoming months. Writing under the pen name Vesta Clark, her first novel dealt with Arthurian legend, engaging with the tale of Sir Gareth and intended to progress into a fully-fledged retelling of the tales of Camelot. She composed much of this novel while studying at Oxford University’s Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Her methods of composition draw heavily on her skills from her history degree, especially a meticulous sensibility directed at research and accuracy, even of the fantastical elements of her works. The Megarid is only the first in a series which takes place in her gritty take on the world of Mythology

as seen through the eyes of Bronze Age Greeks. This is the world into which Megara, the ill-fated first wife of Herakles has been born. She lives in the margins of the infamous family of Oedipus and Antigone, and when she falls prey to the political schemes of that family, she returns from Hades with magic and a vengeance. A frequent criticism of mythological adaptations is how little attention is paid to the storyline of the original legends. Not so with these books! Arianna has been to Greece twice, speaks the language, and in earning her history degree she made it her mission to pore over all the primary sources she could, a habit which has only redoubled after her graduation. Having written The Megarid as her senior project at St. Mary’s, Arianna has already gone on to finish the next four books in the series, of which she has published two. You can join Arianna and Megara at Fenwick St. Used Books and Music on June 5 from 5-7 p.m.

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Leadership Southern Maryland 2015 Heritage Award Announced

Regional Leadership Program Recognizes Southern Maryland Regional Hospital Leaders The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors announced today that they presented the Heritage Award during LSM’s seventh class graduation ceremony on May 1, at the Swan Point Yacht and Country Club in Issue, Md. The Heritage Award is LSM’s most prestigious award bestowed annually and, on a rotating basis for Leadership, Service and Mentoring, recognizes individuals, businesses and service organizations for distinguished achievements within the Southern Maryland region. The 2015 Heritage Award focused on Leadership and recognized the following hospital leaders in Southern Maryland: • Noel Cervino, chief executive officer and president, Univ. of Md. Charles Regional Medical Center • Christine R. Wray, chief executive officer and president, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and Med-

Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center • James J. Xinis, former chief executive officer and president, Calvert Health Systems Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program specially designed to develop leaders from the Southern Maryland area for regional collaboration. The LSM program is dedicated to building a cadre of informed regional leaders, prepared to address common issues and bring long-term benefit to their neighbors and communities and incorporates a cross-section of the region to include diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender. For application information, please contact Helen Wernecke, executive director, Leadership Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email helen@leadershipsomd.org or visit www.lsmlead. org.

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Good Clean Fun for a Really Great Cause

Tubbers Race to Raise Funds for Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy to Support Services for Victims of Domestic Violence

By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer

Grab a rubber ducky and a group of your closest friends: this Saturday, June 6th, the waterways just off of Stoney’s at Clark’s Landing will be filled with prime porcelain and fabulous fiberglass at the second Annual Rubber Ducky Invitational Bathtub Races! The event runs from noon until 6 p.m. and is part beach party, part Nascar—make that Nastub—and all fun. The event is being held to benefit the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that has provided legal and support services at no charge to victims of domestic violence in St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles Counties for 36 years. The bathtub races are a decades-old tradition that returned to Southern Maryland last summer, after a hiatus of almost 30 years. Judging by the response to the 1st Annual Rubber Ducky Invitational, which had over 500 spectators in attendance, bathtub racers were more than ready to get back in the water. The sport began in the 1950’s in British Columbia, and rapidly spread in popularity,

with the first U.S. events being held shortly after the Canadian races took off. Southern Maryland’s bathtub races were popular spectator events in the 70’s and 80’s, and a few of the early tubbers, as the racing teams are known, eagerly joined back up when the Center for Family Advocacy announced plans last year to revive the competition. This year, new tubbers are joining in the fun, as well. The Center has twice last year’s number of tubs registered to compete on June 6th. Each souped-up tub has one primary sponsor, which allows the tub to be raced in as many heats as the boat is qualified for, based on engine size and other design features. In addition to the primary $400 sponsors, the bathtub boats can gather as many $100 boat sponsors as they wish; all proceeds support the Center’s work. The three speed categories for tubbers are 8hp, 15hp and 25 hp. In the largest engine category, tubs can be seen racing through the waves at speeds of up to 50—and even 60—miles per hour. Boats have a ‘kill switch’ that cuts power to the engine if the boat’s captain goes overboard; the switchoff cord is loosely tethered to the tubber’s wrist. Rescue boats are on hand should any

LIBRARY ITEMS Polaris Update to Cause Limited Services on June 8

The St. Mary’s County Library will be updating the Polaris Integrated Library System on Monday, June 8. Due to the update, the library account systems will be down for the day. Customers will not be able to access their accounts online. In-branch services will also be limited to only checking out items in the branch with a physical library card. All other account services such as checking account status, holds, etc. will not be available on June 8. All library account services are expected to be available again on June 9.

tubbers find themselves in the water rather than on the water. In addition to the races in each engine category, there will be a women’s race, a youth (over 14) race, and other competitive categories depending on entry types. Medals will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each race. Tubbers say that building the boats according to race specifications is equal in fun to racing the boats in events. Builders mention the camaraderie, the spirit of competition that goes into the design and building, and the pride that comes with taking a bathtub and turning it into a fast-moving vehicle that doesn’t sink in the drink. On top of team spirit and competitive drive, tubbers mention the fun that comes with guarding their design features carefully before the races, in the hope that they will surprise their competition with adaptations that increase both the speed and the seaworthiness of each vessel. Before last year’s race, Ray Long—a local tubber who has been racing bathtubs for years—said, “Until the boat is in the water, you’re never 100 percent sure you’ll be able to keep it afloat.” In addition to being creative engineers, it seems that tubbers are also philosophical types; Long noted that, “If it sinks, we’ll just tow it in and fix it up and try again.” No boats sank in the 2014 races, and event organizers and tubbers alike are hoping for equally successful races in 2015.

The non-mechanical side of bathtub racing is part of the appeal, as well. One of this year’s tubs sports a dangerous-looking set of shark teeth—curved upward in a smile— that its designers painted on the front. Other tub designs are still being held under lock and key, and won’t be rolled out until race day. The daylong event features the bathtub boat races throughout the afternoon. Before, during and after heats, spectators will have the opportunity to see the boats up close and talk to tubbers about their design and racing strategies. Meanwhile, a DJ will be playing beach music, and the newly-renovated Stoney’s at Clark’s Landing will have a cash bar and special beach menu, offering many of their signature favorites. Other activities, including a round-robin push-up contest, are also on the day’s schedule. Admission is just $5 per person for spectators, although group and corporate sponsorships are still available, with guaranteed seating in the new ‘beach’ area just above the docks, providing an excellent view of the races. Regular admission can be purchased at the event. For more information on group and corporate sponsorships, call Deb at the Center for Family Advocacy at 301-373-4141. Additional event information is also available online, at www.smcfa.net.

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Introduction to Finding Grants

The Lexington Park branch will host Introduction to Finding Grants from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, June 15. Participants will discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants, how to find potential funders and the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants. Registration is required. Please call 202-331-1400 to register. Intermediate Excel

Leonardtown branch will host an Intermediate Excel 2010 class on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn intermediate formulas, work with rows, columns, and worksheets. Basic Excel skills required. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up and registration is required at www. stmalib.org.

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Charlotte Hall branch will hold a Stuffed Animal Sleepover for all ages on Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m. Bring your stuffed friends for a special evening storytime and let them stay behind for a sleepover. Pick them up the next day & watch a zany slide show of their overnight adventures! Shhh. .. I’ve Got A Secret

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GrowingSTEMs will present Shhh…I’ve Got A Secret (Cryptography) for ages 8 to 12 years on Friday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Leonardtown branch. Participants will learn how to create and crack secret codes and celebrate the work of early programmers and code breakers like Grace Hopper and Alan Turing. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the program on www.stmalib.org. Minecraft Mania

Charlotte Hall branch will host two Minecraft Mania programs on Monday, June 22. Minecraft Mania for ages 6 to 9 years will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Minecraft Mania for ages 10 years and older will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Players will share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing structures. Registration is required for both programs and will open two weeks before the program on www.stmalib.org.

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Cove Signs By Kaitlin Davis Contributing Writer Cove Signs is a year-old business based out of St. Leonard, Md., whose products include customized signs for local businesses and individuals. Cristi Collins, owner of Cove Signs, enjoys creating unique vinyl graphics, wood signs, farm signs, banners, magnetics and more for customers with a need in the area. Upon expressing an interest, Collins meets with customers to create a design at an affordable price. Both parties keep constant communication throughout the process to ensure the product is completed as desired. Collins provides full service to her customers, which includes installation and removal of boat names if needed. Cove Signs is different from similar businesses in the area as it offers a personal aspect. Collins is the only employee of the business and she brings personal ability and experience to the table. “I take a lot of pride in my work,” said Collins. Pricing for products is based on three aspects: the customer’s budget, materials and labor. All pricing is based on the specific design itself and Collins provides the base price after discussing each product. However, the base price for magnetics runs somewhere between 30 to 40 dollars and boat lettering runs 100 to 300 dollars. Vehicle lettering starts at $50 per side and coroplast starts at $20 single side (18x24),

according to Cove Signs’ website. Collins has lived in Southern Maryland for the past ten years alongside her husband and two sons. Collins made the decision to start her own business after working for a sign business in Anne Arundel County for 21 years, which she began working at in 1994. Cove Signs opened last summer, and for the last two months business has been good, according to Collins. With her knowledge in fine art, portraiture and a degree in graphic design, creating signs provides enjoyment for Collins. “I really enjoy doing signs. I didn’t think I would because I was a portrait artist to start,” said Collins. “I studied extensively when I was younger, but graphic design is my degree. It came naturally to be in signs and design. It came together really well.” Collins was inspired by her love of fine art and her ability to use specific computer programs to create designs. Aside from the signs, Collins enjoys painting portraits whenever she can. One of Collins’ most recent designs features a boat graphic. The owner of the boat Sea Squirrel reached out through Facebook expressing a desire for a graphic. After communicating back and forth, Collins designed a cartoon squirrel surrounded by nuts holding a beer and fishing rod. In addition, Collins also designed the boats name to match the boat brand. “ [The design was] very creative and there’s

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nobody else out there that has it,” said Collins. Most of the design process is completed in the basement of Collins’ residence. However, many of the big pieces, woodcutting and airbrushing is done in a barn owned by Collins. Large trucks are able to fit in the barn, making it easy to complete big projects. To advertise, Collins utilizes Facebook as well as a website. Yet, hitting the road and introducing herself has proved most effective. “My business really relies heavily on word of mouth and name recognition,” said Collins. “I’ve got to get out there and be face-to-face with

customers!” Alongside those tactics, Collins has recently joined the Chamber of Commerce. In the future, Collins hopes to involve her two boys in the business by teaching them the trade as they grow in age. In addition, Collins desires to see more of her signs around the area as her business continues to grow. For more information, contact Cristi Collins by phone 410-271-3493, email cristi@cove-signs.com, Facebook www. facebook.com/cristicovesigns or visit her website www.cove-signs.com. contributing@countytimes.net

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The Imports are Headed to MDIR on Sunday!

This Friday night, June 5, MDIR will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness Series! The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. The event will feature Pro Street, Super Street, Hollyrock Customs Diesel Shootout, Motorcycle, and the X275 class. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 6:30 p.m., and eliminations start at 10 p.m. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are free. Racer entry fee is just $20. On Saturday, June 6, MDIR will host the Speed Unlimited ET Series! The event will feature Top E.T. 3K, Mod E.T., Motorcycle, Jr. Dragster, Test & Tune, and a Pit Bike Chal-

lenge. The Summit Super Series and Rick’s Jewelers Ring For the Queen programs are also in effect. Gates will open at 1 p.m., Time runs for all classes start at 2 p.m., Junior Dragster eliminations start at 4 p.m., and Top E.T., Mod E.T., and Motorcycle eliminations start at 6 p.m. Test & Tune cars may also participate for $30 and you get 4 runs. Admission is just $15, and kids 11 & under are free. Top E.T. entry fee is $85, Mod E.T. entry fee is $45, Motorcycle entry fee is $35, and Junior Dragster entry fee is $25. On Sunday, June 7, MDIR will host the IREV Spring Import Revolution featuring: All Import Drag Racing, a Custom Car Show, Bikini Contest, Burnout Contest, Vendor Midway, Beautiful Women, and Great Food! Heads-Up classes, Index Classes, Bracket Classes, and Fun Runs will all be run. The IREV event’s main attraction is the Custom

Car Show drawing tuners and exotics from all over the DMV area with classes for every type of car! Tons of trophies and special awards are given out at every event! In addition to the Drag Racing and Custom Car Show the IREV event features the very popular $1,200 Bikini Contest and a Vendor Midway. So don’t miss all the action this Sunday. Gates will open at 9 a.m., Car Show registration starts at 10 a.m., and Drag Racing begins at 10 a.m. Entry fee for Heads-up classes is $50. Entry fee for Index and E.T. classes is $40. You can even enter your own street car in the “Fun Runs” class for just $25 and race your street legal car. Car Show entry fee is $30. Admission is $20 for adults and just $5 for Kids 6-11. For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE, visit us at www.RaceMDIR.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @RaceMDIR.

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June Month Long Art in the Park: ARTcade Flag Ponds Nature Park (1525 Flag Pond Parkway, Lusby) – opening reception, June 6 7 to 9 p.m.; open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 pm until June 28. Opens June 6. More than 40 artists from across the region are showing their work in Nature’s ARTcade, an art exhibition at Flag Ponds Nature Park. This year, the Arts Council of Calvert County is sponsoring an award to honor the best submission by a Calvert artist. Details at: www. calvertparks.org/ARTcade.htm.

Thursday, June 4 10th Annual Patuxent Defense Forum: “Religion in Civil Society: The Impact of Religious Movements on International Relations” St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E Fishers Rd, St Mary’s City) – 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guest Speakers: Chris Seiple, Ph.D., President, Institute for Global Engagement, former U.S. Marine Infantry Officer Dinner Speaker ~ Henry Miller, Ph.D., Maryland Heritage Scholar Panel I: Faith-Based Groups and Religious Tensions Around the World Chair: Ajay Singh Chaudhary, Founding Director of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research and Core Lecturer at the Columbia University PANEL II: Challenges Facing the United States in the Face of Religious Activism Chair: Maryann Cusimano Love, Ph.D., The Catholic University of America PANEL III: International Responses to Religious Conflicts Chair: J. Mark Brinkmoeller, Director, Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Habitat & Plant Survey Flag Ponds Nature Park (1525 Flag Pond Parkway, Lusby) – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ages 16 years to Adult Throughout the spring and summer, we’ll revisit the plot locations from a 1990 vegetation study to assess changes in the plant communities at Flag Ponds. This information will also be used to develop the M.A.P.S. habitat structure assessment. Democrat of the Year Dinner Olde Breton Inn (21890 Society Hill Rd, Leonardtown) The Democrats will honor Sen. Roy Dyson for his lifelong service to the community, state, and nation; Del. John Bohanan; several other award winners; and 2015 Democrat of the Year Karl Pence, long-time educator and party activist, Tickets remain available by contacting Wanda Twigg at wandabird28@hotmail.com. Congressman Hoyer will offer remarks. The evening will be emceed by Del. Ernie Bell

Friday, June 5 LSM’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Swan Point Yacht Country Club (11550 Swan Point Blvd, Issue) – Registration/Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Come out and enjoy a day of golf with LSM alumni and leaders from all over the region. Players will be from: BB, BCF Solutions, Booz|Allen|Hamilton, Cintas, Community Bank of Chesapeake and many more! Registration includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf, refreshments during the duration of the tournament, a catered lunch by Elements Eatery Mixology, a dinner following the tournament, along with raffles and awards. The tournament includes a putting contest, longest drives, closest to the pin and prizes for 1st through 3rd place. One raffle will include a set of golf clubs donated by First Command Financial Services, Inc. All proceeds from the tournament will be used for operational and programming expenses for the Leadership Southern Maryland executive program. LSM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information please send an email to scott.reeves@kairosinc. net or contact the LSM office at 240-725-5469. Photo Scavenger Hunt Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St, Leonardtown) – 5 to 8 p.m. The First Friday Committee of the Leonardtown Business Association is hosting a Photo Scavenger Hunt for youth ages 19 and under as part of their June First Friday activities! Register and receive clues at Yellow Door Art Studios, take a selfie at each location and be entered into a drawing for two half-day kayak or paddle board rentals. Pond Scum will be providing lively, traditional Celtic dance music in the Square. For more information and other First Friday specials, visit www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com.

Saturday, June 6 Dr. Deacon Ritterbush, “Dr. Beachcomb,” Gallery Talk: “All About Sea Glass Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Lusby) – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The talk is being held in conjunction with Annmarie’s annual Sea Glass & Beach Crafts Maker’s Market which will take place the same day. Dr. Ritterbush will explore the rich tradition of beachcombing, including successful beachcomb strategies, sea glass identification and genres, and site identification techniques. She invites the public to bring along items they have found on the beach for identification and discussion. Dr. Ritterbush will also be selling her award-winning book, A Beachcomber’s Odyssey: Treasures

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from a Collected Past. To learn more about the program and the Sea Glass & Beach Crafts Maker’s Market, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org. Ritterbush is the founder and coordinator of the annual International Beachcombing Conference (IBC). She believes beachcombing encourages coastal stewardship, and leads people to better emotional, spiritual and physical health, while also providing a fun portal into ocean science and human settlement history. Dr. Ritterbush is a native of Annapolis MD, but now resides on Hawaii’s Big Island. She has travelled and lectured worldwide but still regards Chesapeake Bay as a top beachcomb area because of its interesting geologic composition and long human settlement history. Night Time Stand Up Paddle Flag Ponds Nature Park (1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby) – 7:30 to 10 p.m. Come explore the bay off Flag Ponds Nature Park with lighted stand up paddle boards. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and must have prior experience stand up paddle boarding. To try out a stand up paddle board check out Patuxent Adventure Center in Solomons or Sup2u Rentals at Kings Landing Park. Advanced registration is required; registration deadline is May 26. Cost $75 for BCNES members; $85 for non-members For more information, call 410535-5327, email CypressSwamp@ co.cal.md.us, or visit calvertparks. org/calendar.html. Young Eagles Rally St. Mary’s County Regional Airport (44174 Airport Rd, Hollywood) – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association, Local Chapter 478 Kids ages 8-17 years old will be flown for free by skilled pilots in a variety of small aircraft types. Registration takes place during the event. Several gifts will be presented to participants to further their aviation interests. For more information, contact Joe Spelz, Young Eagles Coordinator by email spelz@md.metrocast.net or phone 301-872-4129. American Legion Home Yard Sale American Legion Home (Point Lookout Rd, Ridge) — 7:30 to 11 a.m. The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor an outdoor yard sale to benefit veterans, children and youth programs. Tables are available for $10. For additional information, contact Nancy at 204-577-4253 or email legionyardsale@yahoo.com. 7th Annual Blue State Bash by Young Democrats of Maryland 3801 24th Ave, Temple Hills — 3 to 5 p.m. Join the Young Democrats of Maryland (YDM) for their largest an-

nual fundraiser this year. The event serves as a regular gathering of key political and party officials as well as young rising leaders. The event will be held at the home of Former Secretary of Aging Gloria Lawlah. Funds raised for the event will be put toward the 2015/2016 YDM Programming Agenda. To purchase a ticket, visit young-democrats-of-maryland. ticketleap.com/2015-blue-statebash/. For more information, contact bsb@ydmaryland.org. Rocker Raffle Dyson Building Center, located on Route 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad will be showing and offering tickets for sale for the Rocker Raffle: June 6 and 20.

Sunday, June 7 Bluegrass Down By the River Leonardtown Wharf (State Hwy 326, Leonardtown) — 4 - 6 p.m. Free concert sponsored by Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene and Bluegrass Gospel Express. Bring your lawn chair or blanket! For more information call Jerry at 240-925-5613, Pastor Paul at 240-561-5925, or visit www.bluegrassgospelexpress.com. Breakfast at the Fleet Reserve Fleet Reserve Association (21707 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park) – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) breakfast is open to the public every first and third Sunday of the month! Menu includes your choice of: eggs or eggbeaters, bacon, ham, sausage or spam; hash browns, grits, toast, pancakes; juice and coffee all for $7 per person. SOS, sausage gravy or chipped beef gravy, and a biscuit are also available for a small additional cost. This helps to support the Fleet Reserve Association in their community efforts with Scouts, ACTS, and other charities, Contact Fleet Reserve Association for more information at 301-863-8291. Kathryn Kosto Gallery Talk: “Poetry, Collage & the Cosmos: Approaches to Mixed Media” Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Lusby) – 1 to 2 p.m. Kathryn Kosto, a new work artist, whose work is included in the current Annmarie gallery show, “Cosmos: imagining the universe,” will discuss how poetry has a unique relationship to collage, as a product of rich and deliberate collection and selection. Inspired by the cosmological vision of poets such as Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, as well as materials from the Farmers’ Almanacs, Kosto will share her approach to art, which integrates words, textiles, and findings, and demonstrate collage techniques. Registration not required; admission is free to the gallery talk. To learn more about the program and the Cosmos exhibit, call 410-326-

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4640 or visit www.annmariegarden. org. 30th Annual Children’s Day on the Farm Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard)— 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Southern Maryland’s rich rural history with a day of fun for the whole family! On Sunday, June 7, 2015, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Jefferson Patterson Park Museum (JPPM) will welcome back Children’s Day on the Farm with a mix of classic favorites and new attractions. The event is free and offers a wide range of hands-on activities and demonstrations centered on Southern Maryland rural traditions. For more information about Children’s Day on the Farm, call 410-5868501 or email jef.pat@maryland.gov. Children’s Day on the Farm will be held rain or shine.

Monday, June 8 Pax River Quilters Guild Meeting Good Samaritan Lutheran Church (20850 Langley Rd, Lexington Park) – 6:30 p.m. The meeting features our Annual Silent Auction. Guild members purge their fabric stash, tools, books, etc. for this fabulous sale! Bargains galore! Also, there will be a potluck dinner. Bring your favorite dish to share. There is a $5.00 fee for non-members. New members and guests welcome. Pax River Quilters Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization and is open to the public. Visit www.paxriverquiltguild.com or

the groups Facebook page for more information.

Tuesday, June 9 Family & Friends SMART Meeting Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Center (21770 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) – 5 to 6:30 p.m. Family & Friends SMART (Self Management & Recovery Training) Recovery: a support group offering a science based approach to helping family and friends who are affected by the substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse or other addictions of a loved one. Meetings are free and open to the public. Call 301-997-1300 x 804, 301-7517258 or e-mail beacon@waldensierra.org for more information.

Southern Maryland Lexington Park Library (21677 F.D.R. Blvd, Lexington Park) — 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Register today to attend a brown bag briefing to learn about unmanned autonomous systems in Southern Maryland and the opportunities they present. The event will be held in Lexington Park Library meeting rooms A and B. Co-sponsored with St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce Mr. Matt Scassero, Director, University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site; Associate Director for Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, visit paxpartnership.org.

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Wednesday, June 10 Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Fredrick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

Thursday, June 11 Learn about “Civil and Commercial Unmanned Autonomous Systems; Creating Opportunities” in

Mindful Recovery Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Center (21770 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All Kinds of Recovery (AKoR) Meditation: a peer group discussion and reflection focused on a reading appropriate for any adult practicing any form of recovery related to any form of addiction, mental health challenges or traumatic experiences. Meetings are free and open to the public. Call 301-997-1300 x 804, 301-7517258 or e-mail beacon@waldensierra.org for more information.

Contra Dance Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico) — doors open at 7 p.m. Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD) is sponsoring a Contra Dance featuring caller Elgin Perry. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a lot of fun (plus great exercise) for the whole family! If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information visit www.smtmd.org. Leonardtown Business Association Annual Meeting Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St, Leonardtown) — 8:15 a.m. In addition to the normal Informational Agenda, please plan to attend to hear our Annual Financial Report for our fiscal year and to Nominate and Elect our Officers for 2015-2016.

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BAHA’I FAITH

BAHA’I FAITH God is One, Man is One, and All Religions are One

Discussions 3rd Wed. 7-8 Lex Pk Library, Longfellow Rm 301-884-8764 or www.bahai.org

CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Cecilia Church

47950 Mattapany Rd, PO Box 429 St. Mary’s City, MD 20686 301-862-4600 Vigil Mass: 4:30 pm Saturday Sunday: 8:00 am Weekday (M-F): 7:30 am Confessions: 3-4 pm Saturday www.stceciliaparish.com

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Rev. Sheldon Reese, Pastor Sunday Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. All of our services are traditional. Child care is provided. Sunday Evening Youth Group Christian Preschool and Kindergarten available

A member of the Southern Baptist Convention 8505 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637 301-884-8645 or 301-274-3627 Senior Pastor Dr. J. Derek Yelton Associate Pastor Kevin Cullins

• Sunday School (all ages) • Sunday Morning Worship • Sunday Evening Worship & Bible Study • Wednesday Discipleship Classes (Adults, youth & Children)

9:15 am 10:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Greetings from the Bible Temple Church family in Mechanicsville Maryland. Here at Bible Temple, we believe that in this life it is important to have strong and healthy relationships 1. A relationship with Christ 2. A personal relationship with family and friends Through these relationships, we develop the characteristics of love, understanding and forgiveness; the true heart of Christ. “ Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

We invite you to experience the change… the transformation with us. Just bring your heart and God will supply the rest. Come grow with us in a place, “Where the Word Reaches the Heart!” Everyone is Welcome! Leadership: Pastor Joseph and First Lady Marilyn Young Sunday School for all ages: 9:00AM Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45AM Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:30PM Address: 29050 New Market Village Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.bibletemplechurch.org Phone number: 301-374-9110

Entertainment

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Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Children’s Day on the Farm at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum

Musical performances by artists such as Ray Owens, Jay Armsworthy, and Eastern Tradition will take place throughout the day. Live children’s entertainment will include the Blue Sky Puppet Theater, storytelling with Horn’s Punch and Judy Show, magic with Ken the Magician, and the award-winning Old MacDonald Farm Heritage Show. For more information about Children’s Day on the Farm, contact us at 410586-8501 or jef.pat@maryland.gov. Children’s Day on the Farm will be held rain or shine. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland.

Celebrate Southern Maryland’s rich rural history with a day of fun for the whole family! On Sunday, June 7, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) will welcome back Children’s Day on the Farm with a mix of classic favorites and new attractions. The event is free and offers a wide range of hands-on activities and demonstrations centered on Southern Maryland rural traditions. Children’s Day on the Farm will feature opportunities for visitors to learn about and try their hand at many traditional rural skills, such as corn shelling and weaving. Animal lovers will enjoy multiple petting zoos set up by local farms, which will include chickens, goats, dogs, horses, and more. Oxen cart rides, pony rides and sack races will round out this day of barnyard fun! Contact: Sherwana Knox 410-586-8512. Antique tractors, cars, trucks, and farm machinery will be on display throughout the day. Pedal tractors and small engines will complement the antique equipment.

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Thursday, June 4 The Piranhas Leonardtown Pub (22785 Washington St, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Friday, June 5

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Renegade Thunder Band (Country Night) Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 6 Gary Rue and Jeff Farias Patuxent Pub and Grill (258 Town Square Dr., Lusby) – 5 to 8 p.m

Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar, California) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Redwine Jazz Trio: Traditional Instrumental Jazz Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 7 6th Year Anniversary Party

Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 1 to 5 p.m.

Monday, June 8 Pizza & Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.

Team Trivia

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Taco Tuesday

The Rex (22695 Washington St., Leonardtown) – 6 to 9 p.m.

30th and Final North Beach House and Garden Tour

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Tuesday, June 9

Gary Rue and Jeff Farias

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 5 p.m.

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Thursday, June 4, 2015 Entertainment

Thursday, June 11 Thursday Jazz Jam Eaglewood Sports Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday, June 12 Shegogue, Previti, and Hart: Rhythm and Blues Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.

The Johanssens Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 13 Not So Modern Jazz Quartet: Music of the 20s, 30s, and 40s Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 14 Try Reiki! Beacon of Hope Recovery & Wellness Center (21770 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park) – 1 to 3 p.m.

Monday, June 15 Pizza & Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.

Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m

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

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The St. Mary’s County Times will not be held responsible for any ads omitted for any reason. The St. Mary’s County Times reserves the right to edit or reject any classified ad not meeting the standards of The St. Mary’s County Times. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after the first day of the first publication ran.

Real Estate

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Job based in MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Apply: MedStar Georgetown University Hosp., Attn: A. Procknal, 3800 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007

Beautiful condo in Nags Head for rent. Beachwoods Resort in Kitty Hawk, located at milepost 1. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, 2 kitchens, sleeps 10. Indoor pool, gym, outdoor pool, hiking paths, private beach with parking. Wooded resort with bike trail. Available 7/25/15-8/1/15. $1,200 for the full week. Call 301-904-8483.

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 Conservations Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 77 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 from your local library; 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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The Chesapeake Bay is threatened What’s threatening the Bay?

Nitrogen. Phosphorus. Sediment. These are the major factors responsible for the decline of water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

that falls on St. Mary’s County will make its way to the Bay or one of its tributaries. Along the way it will pick up and carry with it the things that we put on the ground.

Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients. They serve as essential food for living things, but too much can be lethal to the Bay. Too many nutrients spawn the growth of algae that can be toxic to marine life, pets, and humans. When those algae die, they remove life-giving oxygen from the water and create “dead zones” where fish, oysters, clams, and crabs can’t live because they can’t breathe. Sediment is soil that washes into the Bay when it rains. It clouds the water and prevents underwater grasses from growing. These grasses produce oxygen and provide a place for young fish and crabs to develop and thrive.

So who’s responsible?

Every one of us. Every drop of water

From http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2006/3046/

What can I do?

From My Backyard to Our Bay offers tips for living in harmony with the Bay. It explains how you can contribute to the health of your local watershed,

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

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maintain an environmentally-friendly lawn, and manage stormwater runoff, wells, and septic systems – all in ways that will reduce the flow of nutrients and Bay-Wise landscapes sediment into the Bay. minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using Restoring the Chesapeake Bay smarter lawn management techniques and gardening The Chesapeake Bay is a national practices. The University treasure that desperately needs our of Maryland Extension help. Experts agree that there is only Master Gardener Bay-Wise one way to restore the Chesapeake Bay, and that’s “one river at a time.” But program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on the problems don’t start in the rivers; help with managing your they start on the land surrounding the landscape by providing rivers – their watersheds. You live in a information, a site visit, and watershed. We all do. The way we treat landscape certifications. the land in our watersheds affects the Our yardstick checklist is health of our streams, our rivers, and easy to understand and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners What is a Watershed? can help guide you A watershed is all the land area through it while offering that drains to a given body of water. suggestions to improve Topography (the elevation and the both the appearance contour of the land) determines where and sustainability of your landscape. and how fast stormwater runoff will flow and eventually drain to a surface Call Now & water body such as a stream, creek, Schedule a Visit! or river. Every resident of St. Mary’s 301-475-4120 County lives in a watershed that drains extension.umd.edu/baywise to the Chesapeake Bay or one of its Start a Movement in Your tributaries. Neighborhood…Be the First to be Certified Bay-Wise!

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