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Report Urges Conservative Harvests of Depleted Crabs By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A report from an advisory committee that oversees the stock and abundance of crab in the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed is warning jurisdictions that they should look to reign in harvest amounts this season as the next several years of crab reproduction could be critical to the species’ future health. According to the advisory release from the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee, part of the Chesapeake Bay Project, the amount of female crabs that should be taken out of the total population this season should hover right around 25.5 percent and not exceed a maximum threshold of 34 percent of females taken. Female crabs are used in the study because of their obvious criticality in spawning juvenile crabs. The current amount of female crabs estimated in the watershed is about 101 million, which is above the 70 million minimum threshold, calculated to keep the population at a healthy number but is less than half of what the ideal target is, which his 215 million. Fisheries officials were deeply concerned about the health of the overall blue crab population last year when the number of females dropped to about 68.5 million, less than the minimum healthy species threshold. For the past seven years the amount of females removed from the fishery has remained below both the target of 25.5
percent and the higher threshold of 34 percent; last year just an estimated 17 percent of female crabs were harvested. The total abundance of all crabs, female and male, has increased by 38 percent, according to state figures released by the Department of Natural Resources Winter Dredge Survey each year, from 297 million last year to 411 million this year. The critically low numbers of hard crabs in 2014 led to restrictions on harvests in both Maryland and Virginia waters, with a total of 35 million pounds being caught. This is the lowest level of crabs caught in the past 25 years, the report stated. “Future catches and ability of the blue crab stock to reach abundance targets could depend heavily on the survival and successful reproduction of the 2016 exploitable female stock,” the report stated. “Conservation of this year’s juveniles is expected to maintain or increase future spawning potential. [The committee] finds this as justification for a continued risk-averse and cautious management approach that ensures harvest is adequately constrained relative to abundance and the target exploitation fraction.” Watermen are cautiously optimistic that this year’s harvest will be better than last year’s as the crabs seem to be moving more vigorously in local waters. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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A Mechanicsville woman lost her life after she lost control of her vehicle on All Faith Church Road on June 27. Officers from the sheriff’s office responded to the single-vehicle accident at approximately 1 p.m. Deputies discovered a 1993 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck located in the woods. The victim was identified as Eden Elizabeth Elrod, 42; Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced Elrod dead on scene, officials confirmed. Members from the Collision Reconstruction Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation. Their preliminary investigation revealed that
Elrod was driving northbound on All Faith Church Road when she lost control of the vehicle while attempting to make a sharp turn on the wet road. The truck left the roadway, traveled over a guardrail and struck a tree, according to police. Police have deemed speed to be a contributing factor in the fatal crash, but the investigation is on going. Officials say it is unknown at this time whether alcohol or drugs impaired the driver. Anyone with information pertaining to this accident is encouraged to contact Deputy First Class Brandon Foor at 301-475-4200, ext. 2265. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Local Business Owner Urges for Motorcycle Safety Awareness By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A local business owner is advocating for the public to become more aware of motorcycle safety and urges county officials to make an attempt to bring awareness in the county. “My idea right now is to start opening up to the safety aspects; we have nothing talking about safety throughout this whole county,” Safety Zone Motorcycle Riding School Owner Vanessa Jones said. Jones suggests the county put up signs and billboards in order to spark awareness in motorist’s minds. “[We need to] make everyone aware and put enough billboards up there so something could snap in their mind,” she suggested. “I don’t see anything around that’s talking about safety until a crash or accident happens and everybody starts talking about it and [then] it dies down [and] there’s no more talk,” Jones continued. Jones said Montgomery County has a vast amount of safety signs displayed in their region and would like to see that take effect in Southern Maryland. “I want the commissioners to have something like this so they can start opening their eyes to things because I’m for sure they want to see us more safe out here because it will make each county better,” Jones said. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, 70 motorcyclists are killed in the state every year and an additional 1,400 riders and passengers are injured each year on motor-
cycles in Maryland. “…There are going to be silly people out there riding, but we have some good people that ride as well and the motorists need to know that it’s not all of us, but some of us that choose to ride in and out of the traffic and so we want to alert them,” Jones said. Classes and safety training, as well as motorcycle licensing, are offered at Safety Zone Motorcycle Riding School. According to Jones, many motorcyclists are operating their bikes without the proper licensing. Jones stated one of her students has been riding for over 20 years without a Class M license. “[There are] a lot of people [who] are not licensed and the reason why they’re not licensed is because of the ignorance, whether it is the education or they just don’t understand that you have to have it,” she said. “I’m opened for people getting their license and being aware… because they’re selling bikes to people who don’t even have experience and that’s not good,” she stated. According to the Department of Transportation, 90 percent of riders involved in crashes had no formal training. “I know I’m making a difference and that makes me happy, but I want more people involved.” If you are interested in taking a class or learning more about what Safety Zone Motorcycle Riding School has to offer visit, www.safetyzoneriding.com. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Two Mailboxes Set on Fire By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer An unknown suspect(s) intentionally set two mailboxes on fire last week in Clements and Maddox. According to officials from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, approximately 3 volunteer firefighters from the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department responded to Coltons Point Road and Bill’s Way at around 12:16 a.m. on June 29 in response to the incendiary fire. A passing motorist discovered the blaze and officials have reported that
the fire caused an estimated $120 in damages to the two plastic mailboxes. According to Deputy Fire Marshal Zach Dell, the second mailbox that was destroyed was located on Hayes Lane in Maddox and was discovered shortly after the first fire was extinguished. Officials say the fire originated in the interior of the mailbox and no injuries were reported as a result of either fire. Anyone with information pertaining to either fire is encouraged to call 443-550-6833. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Southern Maryland Film Festival Inspires Artists
From the excitement genera busy weekend. You can ated by the Southern Maryalmost hear the crickets land Film Festival, local and feel the warmth of a artists have come up with summer evening in her creative ways to put their inpainting. terpretation about films and The film National Velthe film industry in the July vet, about a girl and her exhibit at North End Gallery, horse, was part of the inCelebrating the Silver Screen. spiration for one of many Voyage to the Midnight Sun unique clock work pieces is the title of a movie poster by Jim Doussard. His painted by Nicole Stewart. other inspiration, and a “I was going through some thread in all his work, was boxes when I found this photo growing up in Kentucky, of my mother from 1960,” and touring the paddocks said Stewart. “The image at Churchill Downs as a was so evocative of art films child. In King No. 0405, shot in black and white in the two steeplechasers flank 60’s that I just had to paint the clock works mounted Painting by Nicole Stewart it. Then I needed to find a on old ornate white trim. movie title that fit. I searched Atop is a pressure gauge for movies related to voyage and ships. In with KING in large letters. The lovely printthe end, I changed one word of a cruise ship ed story of the girl and her horse matches the documentary to Norway called Travel to the beautiful symmetry of this piece. Midnight Sun.” What genre of film fits this To see these works and many more, and to moody piece--a romance, a drama, a mys- meet some of the artists who created them, tery, a thriller? stop by North End Gallery on Fenwick Street There is also an air of mystery and sensual- in Leonardtown during the Southern Maryity in Betty Davis Eyes, created by artist Car- land Film Festival on July 11 for popcorn and melo Ciancio, known for his beautifully ren- cider. The exhibit runs June 30 to August 2, dered scratchboard. Silent Movie: Monday open Tuesday through Sunday. Night at the Bengies by Ruth Collins shows a popular drive-in movie theater, silent after Press Release
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Federal Court Affirms Bay Cleanup Plan
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the legality of the federal government’s plan this week to clean up the Chesapeake Bay across several states that impact the watershed. The decision upheld a decision by a lower court that came to the same conclusion. The whole process to limit the total maximum daily loads of nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment going into the bay started in 2010 from an executive order by President Obama to clean up the bay. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) subsequently enacted a plan to force states and their counties to come up with pollution management plans, often at great expense, to drastically curb their entry into the waterways. Several years ago the estimated cost of living up to the loading plan in St. Mary’s, which included hooking up many septic systems to public water and sewer, was about $200 million, or nearly the
entire yearly operating budget for county government. Environmentalists hailed the court’s decision this week. “This is a great day for everyone who cares about clean water and the Chesapeake Bay,” said William Baker, president of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. “In a case challenging EPA’s Clean Water Act authorities, the Third Circuit Court in Philadelphia has spoken.” The main challenge to the EPA’s authority came from the American Farm Bureau Federation in a lawsuit filed several years ago. “The Chesapeake Bay TMDL with require sacrifice by many, but that is a consequence of the tremendous effort it will take to restore health to the Bay… a goal our elected representatives have repeatedly endorsed,” a portion of the opinion handed down by the court stated. The American Farm Bureau Federation has 90 days to appeal the courts decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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CSM Foundation Announces 24th Golf Classic, Aug. 13
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Honorary Chairs CSM Hall of Famers Danny Williams, NJCAA Champ Roger Welch
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic will celebrate its 24th year at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club in Issue, Md., Aug. 13. A signature event for CSM, the tournament has made a major impact over its history raising funds for students and programs offered at the college. The goal this year is to raise $50,000 to support CSM Foundation initiatives including athletics and student scholarships for credit and workforce development programs. Returning as co-chairs of the golf committee are Foundation Director Chris Rush, a 1987 graduate of CSM, and Mark Posten, owner of Mark Posten Excavating. “Our goal this year is to raise funds so that we can make an impact in the lives of our students and in the community through the funds we raise at this event,” said Rush. “The Golf Classic is recognized as one of the finest golf events in the area and we are adding new activities and contests for golfers and sponsors. We are grateful to have Marrick Homes join us again as the grand tournament sponsor.” Honorary chairs are CSM Hall of Famers Danny Williams, who served the college for 41 years as an instructor and coach, and Roger Welch, who as a freshman became the 2002
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Golf Champion. “The Golf Classic is a great example of support that students and student-athletes receive from the community. Since I retired in 2011, some of my most satisfying experiences are coming in contact with former students and players and the part we played in shaping and enhancing their lives,” said Williams. The tournament kicks off with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Food and beverage sponsors include Carrabba’s, Chick-fil-A of La Plata, Bozick Distributors, Inc. and Royalle Services, Inc. The day will include a silent auction featuring vacations, golf trips and other exclusive items. In addition to Marrick Homes, sponsors include Raley, Watts & O’Neill Insurance and Community Bank of the Chesapeake cosponsoring the $10,000 putting contests, and Waldorf Chevy Cadillac hosting the hole-inone contest. Sponsorships, including additional contest sponsor opportunities, are available and golfers may register as a team or individually. New this year is “Alumni Row” which will support the CSM Alumni Scholarship. For $50, alumni can purchase a tee sign with their name to showcase their class year. The
The College of Southern Maryland’s Foundation Golf Classic will celebrate its 24th year at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club in Issue, Md., Aug. 13.
alumni signs will line the pathway that golfers use as they leave the clubhouse headed for the course. Deadline for registration is Aug. 1. To register or for sponsorship information contact Erika Abell at 301-934-7647 or erika.abell@ csmd.edu or visit http://www.csmd.edu/ foundation/GolfClassic/.
For photo gallery and video highlights from last year’s event, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/23rdgolfclassic and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yn0VbV9YGQ&index= 28&list=PLBE69BC7E510576CD. Press Release
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Hometown Woman Working to Stop Child Abuse Overseas
According to her research, St. Mary’s County native and SMR graduate, Amy (Spelz) Travis has found that approximately 1 in 8 international nonprofits which focus on youth, has had child abuse. She believes this estimate is low, given her experience, the general global statistics on child abuse, and the more recent reports on sexual exploitation and abuse within the UN. Travis spent 14 months at an orphanage and school in Liberia from 2010-2011, where she worked on creating a comprehensive child protection program. This program included writing a new child protection policy, conducting trainings, and working with the girls on relationship and sex education. During her time there, she knew of several USfunded charities that were dealing with child abuse, unbeknownst to their donors. “Some abuse is intentional. Sexual predators volunteer or work at these charities in order to access children easily and without much risk of prosecution. Much of the abuse, however, is unintentional. Caregivers and staff grew up with brutal discipline and they’re employing the same techniques for what they see is the good of the child—going to school, learning how to work, etc.,” says Travis. This discipline can include canings, burns, depriving children of food or the toilet, and tying children up. Travis says that when she’s worked with staff, they agree that they wish they knew of other methods for discipline.
Despite these sad stories, Travis is hopeful, because organizations and staff want help to prevent and stop abuse. “I am building off of my program in Liberia in order to make a holistic program for international nonprofits to protect children,” Travis says. This program will include manuals on how to write protection policies, training videos for staff and children, risk assessments, and much more. The videos will be on a variety of topics from recognizing abuse, to conducting investigations, to using positive discipline. In order to offer this program for free to nonprofits, Travis is fundraising for the project on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. To date, just over 40% of the $20,000 goal has been funded. For more information on the project, go to www.childprotectiontoolkit.com Amy Travis works as an independent child protection consultant for an organization working overseas. She is a graduate of St. Michael’s Grade School in Ridge, MD and St. Mary’s Ryken Preparatory School in Leonardtown, MD. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA, and a M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies from the European University Center for Peace Studies in Stadtschlaining, Austria. Currently, she resides with her husband Matthew Travis in Washington, D.C. Press Release
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Where To From Here On 26 June 2015, five appointed black garbed judicial authorities forever altered the course of American history. In appeasing approximately two percent of America’s populace, and before the eyes of God, said empowered specialists in law overruled state’s rights to maintain status quo in regarding marriage. To the delight of scores of Democrat politicos and the adoring liberal media, the marriage union of male and female, as historically and traditionally defined, was brazenly redefined to include a mandevised union of same sex couples. The all powerful majority court determined to upset history and legalize man-devised marriage, the states be darned. With calculated forethought and obstinate mindset, the group’s deliberate decision to overturn tradition and toss out God Almighty’s decree of marriage would, of necessity, warrant blowback from true Christian churches and Jewish synagogues. Nevertheless, such tripe was to be summarily pooh-poohed away with a collective eye on even further related church associated action on the horizon. And if the general public were to be at all concerned, well, they’d quickly get over it. Nevertheless, despite the partying, the sign carrying merriment and dancing in the streets, in the annals of Heaven, marriage remains unfazed, standing eternally as declared by creator God, in his Word. It was proudly declared some seven years ago that we were not a Christian nation and there has been a steady, muffled, yet highly suc-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 20, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. in the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present Ordinance No. 171, Leonardtown Comprehensive Zoning Map Changes proposed for the annexation of 241.42 acres +/- of land along Hollywood Road in Leonardtown, MD for public review and comment. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to the Leonardtown Mayor and Town Council. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or may submit written comments to the Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Commission, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650 no later than July 20, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
The Leonardtown Mayor and Town Council will hold a public hearing on August 10, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD regarding the same subject. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for review at the Town Office. All interested parties are encouraged to attend or may submit written comments to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650 no later than August 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay Town Administrator
cessful and concerted effort underway to distance America from her Judaeo Christian heritage and underpinning. And even beyond the trampling of traditional marriage, much is underway in any number of areas to eliminate the Lord Jesus Christ from our society, i.e., the military, the courthouse, the public square, academia, and surely, within liberal "churches". All of which, collectively, amounts to America provoking the Almighty as we proudly proclaim we couldn’t care less what thus saith the Lord anymore. "The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God" Psalm 14:1. The rainbow is a beautifully colored symbol serving to remind all us sinners of God’s promise to never again destroy Earth’s living creatures via flood. Just as God is love, he is also wrath and of righteous judgment and not to be mocked. Eerily enough, we now see rainbow colors illuminating the people’s White House along with associated rainbow flags proudly waving. All of which bespeak victory over American and universally recognized tradition. "So then, every one of us shall give an account of himself to God" Romans 14:12. What further fundamental transformation shall we expect, even as we risk cessation of our own supernatural blessings, along with the all protective hand of God possibly lifting from the land? "The wicked shall be turned into Hell, and all the nations that forget God" Psalm 9:17. Chester Seaborn Mechanicsville, Md.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMISSIONERS OF LEONARDTOWN The Leonardtown Mayor and Town Council will hold a public hearing on August 10, 2015 at 4:15 p.m. in the Town Office, 41660 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD. The purpose of the hearing is to present Annexation Resolution No. 5-15, Proposed Annexation of 241.42 acres +/- of land along Hollywood Road in Leonardtown, MD, for public review and comment. Copies of the proposed Resolution and Annexation plan are available for review at the Town Office. All
interested parties are encouraged to attend or may submit written comments to the Commissioners of Leonardtown, P.O. Box 1, Leonardtown, MD 20650 no later than August 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Special accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities upon request. By Authority: Laschelle E. McKay Town Administrator
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Prosecutor Seeking Victims’ Family in Decades Old Homicide
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State’s Attorney Richard Fritz is seeking the public’s help in locating the remaining family members of three murder victims and one victim of attempted murder in preparation for the retrial of the perpetrator of a 1973 crime. Richard Sherrell Link, now 70 years old, has received a new trial in the murder of Shirley Mottler, Douglas Parks and George Pratt and the attempted murder of William Craig after a Calvert County judge ruled recently that his trial was marred by faulty jury instructions. Link claims that he also suffered from ineffective counsel during his 1973 trial due to the fact that his lawyer did not object to the then-judge’s instructions that the jury was not only the judge of the evidence presented at trial but also the judge of the law itself. Link’s case is one of many that are on appeal after Link, in his appeal, claimed that the jury did not follow the standard of finding his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Though his alleged crime occurred in Lexington Park back in the summer of 1973 his trial was moved to Calvert County where he was convicted and sentenced for the first-degree murders of Pratt, Parks and Mottler, the assault and attempted murder of Craig, use of a handgun in the commission of a felony and conspiracy to murder his first three victims. Court records from the Court of Special Appeals, which heard one of Link’s appeals back in 1973, show the triple shooting was precipitated by a bar fight in Leonardtown June 24 in which Link, his wife and a friend Richard Speaks was involved. The fight erupted between Speaks and others in the bar, court records show, in which Speaks was struck over the head with a bottle. The three soon-to-be victims were apparently the ones who allegedly had attacked Speaks, according to court records. Link was said to have declared to someone who was trying help mend Speaks’ wounds but a friend of one of the victims: “You just don’t hit somebody over the head with a bottle and gang up on people without paying for it. Your are going to pay for
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it.” After the brawl Link, his wife and Speaks left the bar and travelled to Link’s home; while on their way there Link asked Speaks if he wanted to kill Mottler and the two other men. Speaks said that he would, court records showed. “The appellant added that the only way to handle people like that was to shoot them,” according to court records. Link armed himself with a .38 caliber revolver while Speaks retrieved a rifle and drove to a place just short of Mottler’s home and waited for some visitors to leave. They got out of their car, went to Mottler’s door and asked to come in for a party; Parks answered the door but was met by Link who came in and shot him dead. Link next grabbed Mottler as she was coming down the steps and shot her in the head, court records show. Both Link and Speaks then ran up the stairs and found Pratt in the bedroom; Speaks leveled his rifle and fired, killing Pratt, according to court records. Link tried to kick in another bedroom door being held shut by Craig; Link told Speaks to shoot at the door and after Speaks did so they both left. The bullet passed through the door but missed Craig. During his trial Link had used an insanity defense along with alcohol intoxication in an attempt to negate the charges of specific intent in the murders. One psychiatrist testified that Link was insane at the time of the murders due to his mental disorders as well as his alcohol consumption but two other psychiatrists for the state gave contrary testimony. A lawyer representing Link in an appeal for modification of his client’s sentence back in 2005 stated that Link had undergone a virtual psychological and personal transformation while in prison due to the treatment he received for his mental disorders brought on by a broken and traumatic childhood. Link has earned several degrees while in prison, attorney Michael Lytle wrote, and has since taken to teaching valuable life skills to fellow inmates.
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Woman Charged With Giving Pot To Juveniles, 6-Year-Old By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
alleged. “She freely admitted to smoking marijuana with the juveniles and advised there was more marijuana and smoking devices inside of her residence,” charging documents stated. Court papers stated that Cassidy admitted giving marijuana to her daughter for her 13th birthday and to two other girls aged 13
Local police have charged a Lexington Park woman with numerous counts of child abuse for allegedly giving marijuana to several juveniles, one of whom was her daughter, and attempting to get anCassidy other child — her 6-yearold son — to smoke it as well. and 14. Tabitha Cassidy, of Treetop Road, All three of the girls admitted to was also given a civil citation for pos- smoking marijuana with Cassidy, session of marijuana of less than 10 who offered it to them without first grams in weight. being asked, court papers stated. Charging documents filed against Cassidy’s daughter told police that Cassidy in county District Court Cassidy had tried to get her 6-yearshow that a confidential informant old son to smoke some marijuana but had told police of the defendant’s “he could not figure out how to inhale alleged activities; documents also so he didn’t get that high.” showed that Cassidy was already unIn all Cassidy faces eight criminal der investigation by the child protec- counts including second-degree child tive services branch of the county’s abuse and contributing to the condiDepartment of Social Services for tion of a child. other matters. When confronted by police, Cassi- guyleonard@countytimes.net dy did not try to deny what had been
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he Town of Leonardtown is taking its next big step to fulfilling its new-found status as the only arts and entertainment district in the tri-county area as it hosts the Southern Maryland Film Festival that is giving local artists a venue for their work. Much of Leonardtown’s downtown business community and even the local College of Southern Maryland campus will be devoted to the one-day event, which will allow for multiple screenings of dozens of short films and even a couple of feature length pieces with chances to meet the creators of the films and take part in panel discussions later in the day. The sorts of cinema visitors can expect to see range from interviews and documentaries to amateur and professional works mixed with comedy, drama, action, suspense and the just plain weird. It may not be the Cannes Film Festival held in France each year but town officials hope this will enrich the arts and entertainment experience in town and boost local cinema creations as a legitimate and burgeoning art form. “We like anything in town that gets people to go to businesses they normally wouldn’t set foot into,” said Maria
Fleming, the town public relations officer and events coordinator. “It didn’t take long for venues to step up and take part in this.” Most of the arts and entertainment available in town center around painting, sculpture and crafts found in several galleries but with the introduction of the film festival the hope is that visitors will see an art form take shape and come alive. “We want to show people that art can be more than just something hanging in a gallery,” Fleming said. “It’s a living thing and it gives people a way to express themselves.” Fleming said that this film festival is designed to be different than some of its better known counterparts in that the focus will be less on so-called “art films” and more on yeoman’s type work that more people can relate to. “The learning curve for us is that people here do not know what a film festival really is,” Fleming said. “This is not just artsy films.” Most of the artists showcasing their work are from the tri-county area; Fairyland, produced by Adria Branson, reveals the history behind a park next to Patuxent High School that up until now few ever knew. The film Me, by Julia Kirkland, reveals the life of the producer through her interests and passions without ever showing her face. In the film Retro, by Bill Stea, one of the founding members of the Southern Maryland Film Society and organizers
behind Saturday’s event, shows a class trying to help their teacher find his lost screenplay by entering his dreams while he sleeps. In perhaps one of the most anticipated of the films, Henchman’s War by Anthony Greene, a mob soldier finds out that his most recent assignment resulted in the death of someone close to him and he goes to war against his own boss in a quest for vengeance. Theresa Wood, another key organizer and member of the Friends of the Leonardtown Theatre, which used to have its home at The Rex in the town square, said the film festival was both a labor of love and a leap of faith. She and the other organizers wanted to provide a venue that could help grow local cinema production but they weren’t really sure just how much was out there. They weren’t disappointed, she said. “I came to this as a film fan who wanted more chances for films to be shown locally,” Wood said. “There are so many local film makers… but there’s no big venue for them to showcase their work.” She and others started the planning for the event in late 2014 and now that their project has come to fruition they are excited to see that so many have come to take part in the festival. “We thought we might get 15 films, we got 40,” Wood said. “Some of the film makers are professional, some are amateurs but they’re all doing this because this is their passion.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
What is a Film Festival? A film festival is an organized, extended presentation of films in one or more cinemas or screening venues, usually in a single city or region. The Southern Maryland Film Festival is a one-day screening of over 40 short length and feature length movies made by local amateur and professional filmmakers, most of whom are residents of St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert Counties.
What Kinds of Movies? Comedy, drama, action, suspense, interview, documentary, music video, video diary, fiction, short, featurelength, student, amateur, professional – quite frankly, a little bit of everything.
How does it work? 1. Visit www.smdff.org for movie listings, schedules and venue map. Buy a full-day or half-day passes online or at the Box Office the day of the event. 2. When you arrive in Leonardtown, follow signs to Event Parking. Most venues are walking distance from the Town Square. 3. Proceed to the Box Office in the Square by The Rex (or inside the Leonardtown Arts Center, if it’s raining) to pick up or buy your tickets. 4. Browse your program. Choose movies that look interesting, or titles that catch your attention. Or go to your favorite venue and just watch whatever movies are playing. 5. If you want more movies with less walking, head to CSM or Ryken HS auditoriums. If you want to walk around Leonardtown and participate in smaller audiences and Q&A’s with the filmmakers, visit the other 5 venues in the Square or the Marrick Model Home at Clark’s Rest. 6. As long as there is seating, you may view any movie in any venue at any time your pass is valid. 7. If you aren’t enjoying what you are watching, feel free to leave and go see another movie at a different venue. 8. Your pass also entitles you entrance to small Meet & Greet Receptions with filmmakers and panel discussions at CSM – listed in the program.
The Rex, one of eight venues for the event, housed the original Leonardtown Movie Theater.
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9. Before you leave, stop by North End Gallery for a look at their Celebrating the Silver Screen Exhibit and Caught My Eye for a souvenir red carpet photo!
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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.
George Henry Morgan, Sr., 90 George Henry Morgan, Sr., 90, of Hughesville, Md., passed away June 29, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, Md. Born August 9, 1924, in St. Mary’s County, Md., he was the son of Camilus T. Morgan and Mary F. Knott Morgan. As a child, George attended Laurel Grove School in Mechanicsville, Md. and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a lifetime farmer who enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495. Predeceased by his parents and his son, George Henry Morgan, Jr. (Car
CDR Robert Gene “Prof” Struth, Jr. (USN, Ret.), 61, of Hollywood, Md., passed away Monday, June 22, at University of Maryland Medical Center. He was born on January 20, 1954, in Wichita, Kan. to Robert Gene Struth and Ronna LaShell Struth of Derby, Kan. Prof earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in Aeronautics and Astronautics, graduating first in his class. He had attained five Master’s Degrees in National Security, Defense System Management and Aeronautical Engineering. He proudly served in the United States Navy from May 1976, to his honorable
Robert Gene “Prof” Struth, Jr., 61
rie) of Leonardtown, Md., George is survived by his son, Bryan Morgan (Michelle) of Lexington Park, Md.; daughters, Barbara Lowery of Lexington Park, Md., Linda Alvey (Larry) of Mechanicsville, Md., Connie Seaman (Glenn) of Cumberland, Md., Mary Philyaw (Cliff) of Leonardtown, Md., Debbie Ledford (Lee) of Lexington Park, Md. and Patricia Morgan (Roger) of Lexington Park, Md.; his grandchildren Penny Shaw, Victoria Bowie (Ronnie), Lorri Wathen (Lenny), Larry Alvey (Vicki), Eddie Philyaw, Pam Wood, Roger Sexton, David Philyaw, Michele Earman ( Jason), Susan Robinson (Brian), Samantha Uphold (Roger), Jeannie Wathen (Johnny), Jay Weston (Rhonda), Jessica Morgan (Andy), Christopher Morgan (Courtney), Anthony Thirouin (Rachel), Lauren Morgan (Matt); 34 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and many step-great-grand children. The family received friends for George’s Life Celebration on Sunday, July 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. with Prayers at 6 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, July 6 at 10 a.m. at Brinsfield-Echols. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Memorial donations may be made to: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, Md. 20622 on George’s behalf.
reader, and loved history. His inspiration was Charles Lindbergh, whom he had an extensive collection of books and memorabilia of. He also had an extensive collection of model aircraft which he enjoyed. He has several publications, including “Joint Strike Fighter, the Flagship Program for Acquisition Reform (1999), “Global Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance System” (2003) and “GCNSS II,” (2004). Prof had a charitable nature and made regular contributions to such organizations as the MIT Alumni Association, the Smithsonian Institute, and Sotterley Plantation near Hollywood, Md. He is a member of the Society of Flight Test Engineers (life), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior member), International Council of Systems Engineering (life, published a Council paper), Association of Naval Aviation (life), U.S. Naval Institute (life), Tau Beta Pi (life, national engineering honor society), Naval War College (life). He also had life memberships in many civilian aviation organizations including, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). In addition to his parents and wife, Robert is survived by his son, Robert Gene Struth III with his wife Kristen of Ashburn, Va.; his sister, Kathryn Speck, and his extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Struth (1988). Family received friends on Wednesday, July 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service celebrated by Reverend Joe Orlando at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan., 66675, the American Red Cross, St. Mary’s Chapter, P.O. Box 387, Leonardtown, Md. 20650, and The American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, N.Y. 10038. Condolences may be made to www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
John “Imirie” Rowe, 86, of Clements, Md., peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 24 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 12, 1928 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late James Milton Rowe and Mary Boswell Imirie Rowe. Imirie was the loving husband of Marie Vallandingham Rowe, whom he married at St. Joseph’s Church in Morganza, Md. on September 17, 1955. Together they celebrated 59 wonderful years. Imirie is also survived by his two children Lawrence I. (Janet) Rowe and Stephanie (Chris) Yates; four grandchildren: Kelly (John) Trossbach, Elizabeth Rowe (Jason Alley), Heather Rowe, and Megan Mosier (John Gardiner); and three great grandchildren: Madison Trossbach, Cheyenne Trossbach and Layla Alley. The family received friends for Imirie’s visitation on Monday, June 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. 20650, with prayers at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Keith Woods on Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, Md. 20660. A private interment followed at The Vallandingham Family Cemetery in Clements, Md. Serving as pallbearers were Chris Yates, John Trossbach, John Gardiner, Bernie Vallandingham, Tim Bennett and Francis Guy. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bowles and Mike Guy. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 and the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, Md. 20609. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
discharge in October 1997 as a Commander, with over 21 years of dedicated service. He was from a young age passionate about flying, logging in excess of 10,000 flight hours throughout his lifetime in over 150 types of aircraft. Prof flew F-14 Tomcats for the Navy as a Fighter Pilot. In his career he logged over 2000 flight hours in the F-14, and made 399 carrier landings, with 99 of them being at night. He graduated first in his class from primary flight training, and also graduated from the Naval Fighter Weapons School, «Top Gun.» He later participated in the advisement team for the film Top Gun. At one point he was also a Mission Specialist candidate on the NASA Space Shuttle program. Prof was also selected for and graduated from the United States Naval Test Pilot School. He held the unique distinction of being “the first and last to land a fixed wing aircraft at Camp David” in an ultralight aircraft during the Reagan administration. Among other posts, he participated in cruises with the VF-114 “Fighting Aardvarks” Squadron, performed flight tests at the Pacific Missile Test Center at Point Mugu, Calif., was Deputy Chief Test Pilot on the F-14D Super Tomcat program in Calverton, N.Y., and later held a command with the PMA(F)-224 detachment of NADEP in Norfolk, Va. After retirement he started a career working for multiple government contractors. From 1997 to 2006 he was employed by the Boeing Company as a Senior Systems Engineering Manager/ Program Manager in Seattle, Wash., Aurora, Colo., McLean, Va., Patuxent River, Md., and Wichita, Kan. From 2006 to 2008 he was employed by Rockwell/ Collins/Jacob Technologies/Planned Systems International as a Senior Systems Engineer/Program Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA, Tampa, Fla. and Alexandria, Va. He was then employed by Booz Allen Hamilton as an Associate/ Job Manager in Arlington, Va. and Lexington Park, Md. Most recently he was employed by RED Inc., in Lexington Park, Md. as a Lead Project Engineer. He was known for being very helpful and very kind to all his co-workers. He went out of his way to do the best job possible and earned high acclaim for his ability to execute above and beyond, and provide the highest level of leadership to his teams, earning many honors and awards in the process. On September 10, 2005, Prof married his beloved wife, Oksana V. Struth at the Naval Chapel at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Together they celebrated nearly ten wonderful years of marriage. Prof owned a Christen Eagle Aerobatic Biplane and wanted to share his love of flying with anyone that was interested. Earlier in life he enjoyed motorcycle racing, played football in high school, and throughout his life enjoyed challenging others in racquetball. Prof had a competitive nature, and always strived to do his best. He shared his love of flying with his son «Bobby», taking him flying on any weekend he could, and flying across the country on several occasions with him in small airplanes. He was an avid
John “Imirie” Rowe, 86
Victoria Danai Dickerson, one month old Victoria Danai Dickerson, 1 month old Angel Baby Girl, of Great Mills, Md., was sent by God on May 12, 2015. On June 25, 2015, our little Angel passed away and back into God’s loving arms. Victoria is the daughter of David Dickerson and Rachael Ptaszynski. During our Angel’s short days on earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Her life was a brief gift to us and our Angel will live in our hearts forever. Family and friends united on Thursday, July 2, for service from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, Md. Interment to follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, Md. Pastor Michael Barber will be officiating.
David G. Hardman, 75 David Hardman, 75, from The Villages Florida, passed away on November 20, 2014. He will be buried on July 14 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Cemetery at 11 a.m. He grew up in Lexington Park, Md. and graduated from Great Mills High School and St. Mary’s College. He was married to Marlene (Anthony) Hardman for 54 years and has two sons, Raymond Hardman and Daniel Hardman. He also
Thursday, July 9, 2015 has two grandsons, Benjamin and Jackson Hardman.
Sandra Lee Allen, 67 On June 30, Sandra Lee Allen, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away while being comforted by family members at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Sandra was 67 years old. Sandra was born on October 30, 1947, in Brockton, Mass. to Clayton Pike and the late Bertha Williams Pike. Sandra was the oldest of five girls. She grew up loving horses, collecting animal knick-knacks, spending time with her sisters, and babysitting. As a Navy wife, Sandra made each new home feel warm with family traditions, crocheted afghans and sewing curtains. Sandra enjoyed painting, ink drawing, reading and crafting. Her love of crafting has been passed down to several grandchildren. Sandra’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Sandra is survived by her father, Clayton Pike, of Wareham, Mass.; daughters, Heather Tippett, of California, Md.; Hillary Dean, of Hollywood, Md. and Hollie Lichty, of Lynn Haven, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Nathan, Dalton, Landon, Emmie, Ella, Eli and Easton; four sisters, Sheila, Carol, Diane, and Audrey. A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 4 at 11 a.m. at Cedar Lane Senior Living Community, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 with Rev. Joe Orlando officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 10946 Beaver Dam Road, Suite E, Hunt Valley, Md. 21030. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
MarySharon L. Freeland, 67 MarySharon L. Freeland, 67, of Washington, D.C., passed away on July 2. Family will unite with friends on Saturday, July 11, for visitation at 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, 19199 St. George’s Church Road, Valley Lee, Md. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
Nancy Ann Theresa (Miles) Fantroy, 69 Nancy Ann Theresa Fantroy, 69, originally from Lexington Park, Md., passed away Sunday, June 28, in Kansas City, Mo. with her children by her side. She was born on November 20, 1945, to James and Nellie Miles. At the age of 21, she married Claude Fantroy, Sr. and had six beautiful children. They separated in 1981, and Nancy set out to start a new life with her children as a single mother. Nancy endured
The County Times many trials and tribulations throughout her life, but she did not complain. She saw many setbacks, but her faith in God could not be shaken. She had constant bouts with mental and physical illness, but she never used that as an excuse to do less. She was and will always be a prime example of the strong woman that she stood for. Her children and family will continue to carry her legacy. Nancy was a very inspirational person who touched the lives of many people, with her million dollar smile. She was an extraordinary human being with a spirit that exhibited that of a compassionate, gentle saint. Nancy had a nurturing soul and would often give her last to ensure that her fellow man did not go without. All that have been blessed to be in Nancy’s presence will never forget her radiant energy which was the light of Christ that lived within her. Nancy had many hobbies throughout her life which included: reading her Bible (sometimes in the dark), playing basketball, climbing “the heck out of” trees (her words), spending time with family and friends, singing and dancing, cooking (for the entire neighborhood), writing letters to everyone (even if you lived next door), drinking Pepsi, and enjoying Saturday visits with her son Claude. Nancy is preceded in death by her daughter, Maurice Camilla Fantroy; her parents, James and Nellie Miles; her brother and sister-in-law, Randolph and Gertrude Curtis; her sister, Nellie Cecelia Miles Warren and sister-in-law, Patricia Miles. Nancy is survived by her sons, Claude Fantroy, Sr. (Linda), of Olathe, Kan.; Darren Fantroy (Kathy) of Nebraska; and her daughters, Candace Dorsey (Theodore), Claudia Mosley (George), and Denise Fantroy all of Kansas City, Mo. Her brothers, James Miles of Great Mills, Md.; Charles H. Miles of Hillcrest Heights, Md.; John Louis Miles (Thyris) of Mechanicsville, Md.; her sisters, Eliza Catherine Mason (Harry) of Hollywood, Md.; Laura Frederick of Great Mills, Md. and Arline Evans of Mechanicsville, Md., and her Aunt Artina Miles of Mechanicsville, Md. Nancy is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren and her 14 grandchildren, Tameca Barnes of Great Mills, Md., Kandise Fantroy and Sean Sahagun of Nebraska, Domonique Barnes, Sr., Claude Fantroy III, Conesha Stewart, G’Tavius Mosley, De’Marveon Rozell, Jennifer Jones, Kyleisha Taylor, Davesha Kindred, Javionus Mosley, Devonei Kindred, and Tnyla Rozell of Kansas City, Missouri. She has a host of nieces, nephews, and family members to cherish her loving memory. An Interment Service was held at the Heartland Cremation Funeral Home in Raytown, Mo. on Friday, July 3. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 11 ,at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park, Maryland at 11 a.m. with Father Michal Sajnog officiating.
Lisa Elaine Quade, 45 Lisa Elaine Quade, 45, of Clements, Md., formerly from Avenue, Md., passed away on July 3, at her home. Born on August 20, 1969, in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of Ava Mae Horton Thompson and James Howard Thompson of Abell, Md. Lisa was the loving wife of Daniel G. Quade,
whom she married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on April 5, 1997. Lisa is survived by her children: Brandon Thompson, Ryan D. Quade, and Kaitlyn Quade all of Clements, Md., and Francis Smith of College Park, Md. Siblings: Carolyn Middleton and Terri Morgan both of Avenue, Md. She graduated from Chopticon High School and Graduated from College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown, Md. with a Master of Science in Computer Technology. Lisa was a Computer Technician for four years with Community Bank. The family received friends on Tuesday, July 7, from 5 – 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Anthony Lickteig officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Joseph F. Quade, Michael E. Quade, David A. Quade, Gary M. Quade, Johnny Oliver, and Derrick Quade.
Paul G Matthews, 80 Paul G Matthews, 80, of Ridge, Md, passed away July 5, 2015, under the care of hospice Charles County and then hospice of St. Mary’s, at the home of his loving companion Violet. Born December 9, 1934 in Great Mills Md., he is the son of William Ryan Matthews and Leoma Clark Coppage. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ann Keister Matthews and his brothers Buster Matthews, Douglas Matthews and sister Mary Guyther. Paul is survived by his sister Hilda May Fox of Springfield, Va and sons Paul “Tony” Mathews; Jill; Mike Matthews; Trudy. Grandchildren Tobol, Amy, Connor, Jonathan, and Esther nieces and nephews. Paul enjoyed fishing and crabbing and eating them and a cold 10oz Bud now and then. A faithful fan of the Washington Redskins and the Washington Nationals. Graveside services were held at Trinity Church Cemetery Columbarium St. Mary’s City, Md., on July 8, 2015. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P. O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650 remembrance of Paul M.
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ardtown, Md., Johnny Abell (Carolyn) of Glendale, Md., Dale Abell (Eleanor) of Leonardtown, Md., Bill Abell of San Diego, Ca., 16 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Siblings: John Guy, Jr., and Lois Alvey both of Leonardtown, Md. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Susie Kennedy, Maxi Guy, Brent Guy, Thomas Guy, and Harriett Martin. Danny was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, Md. resident he graduated from Margaret Brent High School, in 1954, and joined the United States Army in December 1958 to November 1960, while serving in the Army he was stationed in Panama Canal Zone and earned the Good Conduct Medal. He worked as an Electronics Technician in the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River, Md. Danny was a member of the American Legion (Southern Maryland Post 221) and Wicomico Shores Senior Blitz Golf Association. He enjoyed working in the yard, gardening and playing golf. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 6, from 5 – 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m., followed by American Legion prayers at 7:15 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md. with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be: Daniel C. Guy, Brady Guy, Kevin Guy, Adam Peeling, Tanner Peeling, Jordan Patterson, Shelby Billig, Ryan Miles, Patrick Abell, Gunnar Abell, Jamie Abell and Courtney Abell. Honorary Pallbearers will be the American Legion (Southern Post 221) and Wicomico Shores Senior Blitz Golf Association. Contributions may be made to American Legion Post 221 P.O. Box 98 Avenue, Md. 20609.
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Daniel “Danny” Allan Guy, Sr., 79, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away on July 1, at his home. Born on February 21, 1936, in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late Hatti Veronica Hayden Guy and John Gibbons Guy, Sr. Danny was the loving husband of Patricia Abell Guy, whom he married on July 15, 1994, in Leonardtown, Md. Danny is survived by his children: Veronica Billig (Jamie) of Leonardtown, Md., Dan Guy (Jennifer) of Clarksville, Md., David Guy of Westminster, Ca., Dorothy Patterson (Tom) of Laurel, Md., Jerry Abell (Ann Marie) of Leon-
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Hogan Administration Kicks Charges Against Crosby Dropped Off YouthWorks Summer Internship Program By Guy Leonard Staff Writer
Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford was joined today by Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Lillian Lowery, Department of General Services Secretary Gil Bassette, and Department of Human Resources Secretary (DHR) Sam Malhotra to officially kick off the YouthWorks Summer Internship Program with a welcoming ceremony. Student participants, who started their internships on June 29, will participate in a five-week summer jobs program. In June, Governor Larry Hogan announced $3.13 million in state funding to provide approximately 8,100 Baltimore City youth residents with summer job opportunities and work experience. Allocated to the Youth Works and Hire One Youth programs through the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR), funds were provided through a combination of a DHR and DLLR grant administered to Baltimore City for youth job opportunity programs. Funding was already provided in the state budget, and private funding was secured by state and city officials. “This is a great opportunity to provide
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our young people with summer jobs and set the foundation for them to become productive members of Maryland’s workforce,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford. “I commend the YouthWorks program, as well as the participating state agencies, for providing our youth with real work environments that will impact their lives for years to come.” The program, whose slogan is “Summer Jobs Launch Careers,” runs until July 31 and gives Baltimore City young people between the ages 14 and 21 opportunities to work with mentors who will help them develop positive work habits and attitudes, as well as learn skills related to and job requirements, career development, and financial literacy. Currently, DGS has 23 YouthWorks interns who have been placed in various divisions within the agency; MSDE has 24 at its Baltimore City headquarters, and DHR has 17. “We are so excited about having these students at DGS for five weeks,” Secretary Bassette said. “We’re going to make it a worthwhile experience that they can look back on and say it made a positive difference. Maybe five or ten years from now, one of these students will return as a DGS employee.” “This is a wonderful opportunity not only to expose these teens and young adults to potential career pathways, but also to help them develop the important ‘soft’ skills they’ll need to succeed in the future, such as working in teams, completing assigned projects, and developing a strong work ethic,” said Dr. Lowery. Secretary Malhotra said of the program, “Summer jobs can launch careers, and that’s what we hope happens here. But more than that, this real-world experience will give each DHR intern an advantage, not only when they interview for jobs or work in a professional environment, but in everyday life as an adult.”
Board Of Education Meeting On July 23 The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County will be meeting under Maryland Local Government Code Article, Section 9-512(a)1,2,6,10 on Thursday, July 23 at 9 a.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room, 23160 Moakley Street, in Leonardtown. For additional information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32177.
The misconduct charges filed late last year by school board members against their colleague Marilyn Crosby for allegedly leaking personnel information to the press have been dropped, The County Times has learned, and the hearing to be held later this month before an administrative judge has been cancelled. Officials with the state’s Office of Administrative Hearings have confirmed that the hearing has been cancelled and not just postponed, but neither they nor School Board Chair Karin Bailey would say precisely why the hearing was cancelled. “This whole item is a personel issue and I cannot make anymore comments than that,” Bailey told The County Times Wednesday. At the scheduled meeting of the school board Wednesday morning, Crosby said nothing of the cancellation but said only that she was “in a good mood.” In a later interview Crosby said the charges against her had in fact been dismissed but said little in detail about why they were dropped. “I’m innocent, I’ve always been innocent,” Crosby told The County Times. “The charges have been dropped, I’m very happy. “This was a political vendetta.”
Crosby was originally charged through a school board resolution with immorality, misconduct in office and willful neglect of duty by a 3-to-1 vote on the old school board with one abstention but two of the supporting votes were replaced in the November election. The case was forwarded to the Maryland State Board of Education and the charges were formalized against Crosby. On July 10 of last year The County Times first broke a story regarding a packet of information then Deputy Superintendent Bradley Clements, who was seeking the interim superintendent’s position, had forwarded to the board naming conditions of increased salary and other perquisites for taking the position. This packet was distributed by then Board Chair Salvatore Raspa, who is now retired, to each board member outside of executive session or a public board meeting and before any offical search had begun. The release sparked an investigation paid for by the board that concluded there was no direct proof Crosby released the information, only that she had sent out an e-mail saying Clements had withdrawn his name after public attention was drawn to his nomination. “No direct evidence was found that showed any disclosure of those documents to anyone outside SMCPS by Mrs. Crosby,” according to the investigation’s findings.
Recreation & Parks Presents the Summerstock Musical Production “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
This year’s Summerstock Musical performance will be “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber. The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks present this production, through an exclusive arrangement with R&H Theatricals and The Really Useful Group Limited. Show dates are Friday - Sunday, July 17 – 19 and Friday – Sunday, July 24 – 26, 2015. Sunday evening shows will begin at 3 p.m. with all other evening shows beginning at 7 p.m. There will also be Matinee performances on Saturday, July 18 and 25 at 1 p.m. All performances will take place at the Great Mills High School auditorium. Ticket prices: $14 adults /$10 senior citizens 60 years and older /$6 children 10 & under
Matinee prices: $10 adults /$8 senior citizens 60 years and older /$4 children 10 & under Tickets are available online at www. stmarysmd.com/recreate/summerstock or at the Recreation & Parks main office in Leonardtown, MD. Patrons purchasing ticket(s) online must print their ticket(s) and bring to the show for admittance. Online ticket purchases are highly encouraged due to the possibility of sold out shows and must be purchased no later than 12 p.m. the Friday before the show you plan on attending. Doors to the school will open one hour before each performance for ticket sales. Patrons will enter the auditorium for general seating thirty minutes before the start of each show. Ticket sales at the door are cash only. For more information call 301-475-4200 ext. 1800.
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New Chesapeake Children’s Chorus Launches with Free “Summer Sing” Event for Kids By Taylor DeVille Contributing Writer Fine arts are an integral part of our closeknit community. During a time when arts education is threatened by budget cuts, having programs outside of school to fuel students’ creativity is of the utmost importance. One such program, the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus, is being launched mid-August for that very purpose. Founded by Krystal McCoy and directed by Lori Beth Sink and Laurel Dietz, the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus (CCC) is a choir for students the Tri-County area from grades 2 to 8. According to the CCC press release, the ensemble operates “as the children’s branch of the local adult choir St. Maries Musica”, and “is an auditioned vocal ensemble that meets weekly to provide musically-interested students with a unique choral education.” In order to kick-off the CCC, its directors have planned a free Summer Sing workshop for kids interested in auditioning for chorus. “It gives students a chance to meet the directors, myself and Miss Dietz,” said Lori Beth Sink. “We’ll play all sorts of ice-breaker games, do some warm ups, and we’ll start some singing and maybe run through some music. At the end of the process, we want to teach [the kids] how to audition so they’re not scared, and they’ll already have the experience and know who we are.” The CCC runs for two semesters—August
through December, then January through May. Students involved “will have the opportunity to perform holiday and spring concerts, as well as take their music to Southern Maryland community stages and festivals,” according to the press release. What’s unique about the CCC is that they have the opportunity to sing and make friends with students from schools outside of their own county. “The more, the merrier!” Sink laughed when asked how many kids she’s looking to join the ensemble. As far as music goes, students should expect to sing a little bit of everything. “There’s the classical choral music that everybody expects to learn, but we also want to offer things that are newer and fun for the kids,” Sink explained. “We want to give them the opportunity to see what music is like around the world.” Although the idea of an audition can be intimidating to kids, Summer Sing will help prepare students for the audition process. “[For auditions], we just want to hear their voice and check their range,” Sink said. “They’ll sing a familiar tune that they already know. It could be anything from Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star to Mary had a Little Lamb.” “Summer Sing” will take place at Hollywood United Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, and Thursday, Aug. 16. Students interested in joining CCC for its opening season should plan to audition Thursday, Aug. 13, at Hollywood United Methodist Church.
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Get Ready For Maryland’s Buy Local Week! July 18 – July 26 It’s July and Farmers markets around the state are brimming with the bounty of Maryland’s farms. What better time to make a commitment that can make a healthy impact on your diet, lifestyle, and the environment and at the same time give back to your local community. Maryland’s Buy local Week can do just that! Each year, Marylanders are encouraged to pledge to eat (and drink) at least one product from a local farm every day during Buy Local Week, always the last full week of July, when Maryland’s farms are at their peak offering a wide variety of produce, meats, dairy products and even wine. Created by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) and co-promoted with Maryland Department of Agriculture, the Buy Local Week highlights the health and economic benefits farms provide. “In addition to providing food that’s fresh and delicious, buying from local farms is good for the planet and good for our communities”, said Christine Bergmark, Executive Director, SMADC. “Anyone, individuals and families and even businesses and
organizations that serve food (such as hospitals) can take the pledge during Buy Local Week. Simply shop at local farms, farmers’ markets, grocery stores and wineries that offer genuine Maryland-grown farm products.” Too busy to cook? Consider dining at a restaurant that serves local farm foods. In honor of Buy Local Week SMADC will be launching a new feature on its “So. Maryland, So Good” website, a ‘farm to table’ listing of regional restaurants, stores and other businesses committed to buying and promoting locally produced farm foods. To find out more, visit the ‘news and announcements’ page at SMADC.com. For extensive statewide Buy Local Week resources including farm directories, downloadable logos and pledge certificates visit the Buy Local Challenge website at www.buylocalchallenge.com. Eat and ‘Tweet’ local using the Buy Local Challenge Twitter hashtag: #buylocalchallenge. And see the Maryland Buy Local Challenge Facebook page for the latest Buy Local Week happenings around the state.
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Leonard Hall Recreation Center Hosts Open Skate Days and Nights Strap on your skates, grab your family and friends and come out to Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown for a fun afternoon/evening of roller skating! Summer Open Skate Ages: All ages Days: Fridays Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: $5 per person. Skates available for
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LIBRARY ITEMS Blue Sky Puppets Professional Performance The Blue Sky Puppets performing Super Pig will be coming to St. Mary’s County on Monday, July 20. The puppets will be at Margaret Brent Middle School (29675 Point Lookout Road, Helen) at 10 a.m., at Leonardtown Elementary School (22850 Duke Street, Leonardtown) at 12:30 p.m., and at the Lexington Park Library (21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park) at 3 p.m. All ages are welcome to join for Super Pig Chester A. Pig dreams of having Superhero Powers, but his friends help him learn what a true hero really is. Computer Basics 3: Introduction to the Internet Lexington Park branch will hold a Computer Basics 3 class on Monday, July 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn terminology, basic features, and how to navigate the Internet including tips on browsing and evaluating websites in order to make browsing experience more successful. Adult computer classes are limited to ages 16 and up. Registration is required online: www.stmalib.org. Duct Tape Bonanza Lexington Park branch will hold a Duct Tape Bonanza and table top gaming activity for all ages on Wednesday, July 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. for ages 11 and up. Participants can make a cool wallet, cuff bracelet, or pair of flip flops... with superhero and comic book themed duct tape!! All supplies will be provided. A variety of table top games will be available to choose from, including Munchkin, Tsuro, and Ticket to Ride. Minecraft Mania – Lexington Park Lexington Park branch will host a Minecraft Mania program on Tuesday, July 14 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 9 years old. Players will share strategies with other Minecrafters, explore new terrain, gather raw materials and create amazing
structures. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the program on www.stmalib.org. Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center Lexington Park branch will host the Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center on Wednesday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Preschool Science Explorers Leonardtown branch will hold a Preschool Science Explorers activity for ages 3 to 5 years old on Friday, July 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. The activity will include hands-on science activities for the littlest scientists - read, experiment, and create with colors, magnets, and measuring! Registration is required and will open two weeks before the program on www.stmalib.org. Super Hero Academy Lexington Park branch will hold Super Hero Academy for all ages on Friday, July 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Craft a super costume to hide your secret identity, then prepare to face the super obstacle course! Battle villains, solve challenges, save citizens from peril and earn your place on the Library Super Squad! Reading the Rainbow (Spectroscopy) GrowingSTEMS and the Lexington Park branch will hold a STEM activity Reading the Rainbow (Spectroscopy) for ages 8 to 12 years old on Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants will create a spectrograph and examine the properties of light. Celebrate the work of physicists like George Carruthers, who created the spectrograph NASA used for the Apollo missions. Registration is required and will open two weeks before the program on www.stmalib.org.
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Pets of the Week MEET REDFORD & THOMASINA
They were both born in April. They are buddies and love to play together. They both have big purr motors but when you even go near Redford and he wants love he starts purring before you touch him. They are fully vetted and cost $125 each. They even have microchips. They love, love their feathery fishing toy. You can meet them at the Petco in California on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 3. You can fill out an application at www.
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SPAY & NEUTER, PLEASE It will cost tax payers roughly $100 per cat that goes through the TriCounty Shelter doors. They are still euthanizing 205 cats a month. Spaying and neutering is a much cheaper solution.
A check in the amount of $500 from Unit 93 and Branch 93 was presented to the National President (NP) of the Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association (LAFRA) for the NP 2015 Project “Building Homes for Heroes.” Pictured in the front row, left to right, are LAFRA Unit 93 President Shirley Vatter, Secretary-Treasurer Karen Brobst, Unit 93 Board (BOD) member Marylou Siebenkas and Bon-
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Comptroller Franchot: “Act Now, File Now” Tax Amnesty Program Runs Sept. 1 – Oct. 30 Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot wants delinquent taxpayers to know that they have from Sept. 1 through Oct. 30 to take advantage of Maryland’s “Act Now, File Now” amnesty period. The Tax Amnesty program, enacted by the General Assembly, gives delinquent taxpayers one final opportunity to pay their Maryland tax liability with only half of the interest owed. Tax Amnesty applications will be accepted beginning Sept. 1. “The vast majority of businesses and individuals pay their Maryland taxes in full and on time,” said Comptroller Franchot. “Tax Amnesty is a limited and rare opportunity for tax delinquents to do the right thing by settling any outstanding liabilities. It’s important for all Marylanders to pay their taxes which support important public services that benefit everyone in our great state.” The program is expected to increase general fund revenues by $18 million and local revenues by $4.5 million in fiscal year 2016. Taxpayers who failed to file a required return or pay a tax imposed on or before December 31, 2014, may file an application with the Comptroller requesting a waiver of all civil penalties (except for previously assessed fraud penalties) and one-half interest due. The waivers will be granted for all taxpayers who file their applications on time and meet the terms of the program. Payments made prior to September 1 are not eligible for the tax amnesty program. The following taxes are eligible for amnesty: •Personal income tax •Fiduciary income tax •Pass-through entity nonresident income tax •Corporate income tax •Employer withholding tax •Sales and use tax •Admissions and amusement tax Taxpayers who submit an application may either pay their outstanding debts in full with their application or include 10 percent of the amnesty amount due with their application, and set up a payment plan before Oct. 30.
Taxpayers, who choose the payment plan, must complete the terms of the agreement on or before Dec. 31, 2016. During the amnesty period, a taxpayer may not be charged with a criminal tax offense arising out of any return filed and tax paid, so long as the taxpayer does not have any pending criminal charges in the state courts and is not currently under investigation by the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the State Prosecutor and the Office of the State’s Attorney or any office with Constitutional authority. Those who took advantage of two previous amnesty programs in 2001 and 2009 are not eligible for the new program. Those who participated in the Delaware Holding Company settlement established by Chapter 577 of 2004 for tax periods prior to tax year 2003 also are not eligible. The Tax Amnesty application form and other online resources will be available by August 28, 2015. The amnesty application form will be accessible at www.marylandtaxes.com, or taxpayers will be able to request a form by calling 1-800-MDTAXES or 410-260-7980 from Central Maryland. Email requests may be sent to: amnesty@ comp.state.md.us or by regular mail to: Maryland Tax Amnesty, Comptroller of Maryland, P.O. Box 2031, Annapolis, MD 21404-2031. An interactive tax amnesty calculator will also be available online to help taxpayers determine the amount of tax owed. Taxpayers with an outstanding liability will be able to determine their amnesty liability through the agency’s Amnesty BillPay application by using the notice number on bills up to six months old. For more information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.marylandtaxes.com. Press Release
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Free Vascular Screening Event Offered July 15 A free vascular screening event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, in the Outpatient Pavilion of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. This MedStar Health event will be hosted in collaboration with MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and Dare to C.A.R.E., a free program offered through the non-profit Heart Health Foundation. MedStar Health is working in affiliation with Dare to C.A.R.E to educate communities about the risks of vascular disease and to uncover arterial blockages that may otherwise go undetected. A vascular screening patient recently expressed… “I thought I was extremely healthy I did the screening just in case. I had no signs, no symptoms. The screening revealed a blockage of 80 percent in my artery. I could have had a massive stoke without even knowing why. Because it was caught, I received immediate treatment. When dealing with something like this, you may not have a second chance. Just because you feel well, doesn’t mean all is well inside.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, 610,000 people die of cardiovascular disease in the United States every year and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. If you are between the ages of 50 and 80, smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you are at a greater risk for vascular disease. The vascular screening event will offer free blood pressure checks, noninvasive ultrasound scans of arteries in the neck and ankles, and a free ankle brachial index (ABI). An ABI measures resting blood pressure at the ankle and in the arm. The results are used to predict the severity of peripheral arterial disease, which can be linked to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. During the event, Arthur Flatau III, MD, a board-certified vascular surgeon at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, will
Arthur Flatau III, MD, a board-certified vascular surgeon at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, will offer an educational lecture on peripheral vascular disease during a free Vascular Screening Event to be held July 15 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland.
offer an educational lecture on peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Flatau has more than 30 years of experience in conventional vascular surgical options and minimally invasive endovascular procedures. Dr. Flatau practices full time at the Specialty Physicians of St. Mary’s located in the Outpatient Pavilion of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Presentations about nutrition and smoking cessation will also be offered during the educational portion of MedStar St. Mary’s program which will begin at 6 p.m. The vascular screening event is a cost-free community service, but those wishing to participate must make an appointment. No insurance information is required. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 410-573-9483, Ext. 202. Press Release
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Needing a little treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Simply Cakelicious offers unique cupcakes, cakes and treats for every taste bud. Located in the Gateway Shopping Center at 3981 St. Charles Parkway, Waldorf, the bright colored walls and the sweet smell will draw you in. Teri Tarbox, one of the owners of Simply Cakelicious, opened her own bakery on June 17, 2014, after cake decorating for over 20 years. At the time, Tarbox had a full-time job, but wanted a change. Opening her own bakery allowed Tarbox to be be closer to her family and to still do what she loves. Throughout Tarbox’s 20 plus years as a cake decorator, she would and still does, teach cake classes all over the United States. “I just really enjoy it,” said Tarbox. “It’s kind of like my Zen moment when I’m decorating.” Upon first opening, Simply Cakelicious was intended to be a custom cake shop. Tarbox displayed unique cakes in the bigger display in the shop, but also had cupcakes featured in the smaller of the two displays. However, as time went on, customers began to want cupcakes more than the cakes, as the offered a little cheat meal and were easy to eat on the go.“Basically overnight, my custom cake shop turned into a custom cupcake shop,” said Tarbox. “The challenge was to come up with these flavors that were really good and were fun and that’s what I’ve done.” Simply Cakelicious offers fresh, made every morning cupcakes that combine cakes and pies and place them into a “cupcake fantasy,” as Tarbox calls it. “I try to give people what you would find in a cake or pie, but people don’t want to buy cakes or pies anymore because they are so large and they’re a lot of waste, so I take the cakes and pies and put it in a cupcake fantasy,” said Tarbox. “I
go with what people really enjoy eating and these cupcakes have a lot in them for their value, for what I charge for them.” In collaboration with the cupcake fantasies, Tarbox also follows the seasons and offers new cupcake flavors each season. The cupcakes run at $2.75 for a cupcake with filling and $1.75 for those without filling. The three most popular cupcakes offered are the Dumb Cake Cupcake, the Triple Delight Cupcake and the Pineapple Upside Down Cupcake. The Dumb Cake Cupcake is a pineapple cupcake with Bavarian cream filling, topped with cherry and pineapple crumble, according to Simply Cakelicious’ website. The Triple Delight Cupcake is a chocolate cake cupcake with chocolate mouse filling with chocolate whip and brownie Pieces and chocolate chips on top, drizzled with chocolate ganache. Tarbox bakes the cupcakes fresh every morning and remakes and restocks the displays as needed. At the end of the business day, the cupcakes don’t go to waste as they are bought by two restaurants. In addition to the cupcakes, Simply Cakelicious also offers custom cakes for various occasions. Customers are able to order the cake at anytime, but if interested in a wedding cake tasting, an appointment is needed. For wedding cakes, the pricing is $3 a slice for buttercream or $4 a slice if the cake is covered in fondant. The pricing includes ten handmade flowers of any kind along with any flavor cake and filling. Free delivery applies for certain locations. “I want to be the hometown bakery... that’s what I want, that’s what I’m striving to be,” said Tarbox. “I live in Charles County. I’ve lived in Charles County for 35 years, so this is my home.... I want to continue to offer people a really really good product at a reasonable price and I just want to be thought of as the hometown bakery.” Tarbox will head to Orlando, Fla., soon to compete in a wedding dress competition. Out of about 300 applicants, only 15 were chosen! Participants put together a 98 percent edible cake that models wear and the judges pick a winner. Also, occurring in October the 17 through 19, the Great American Cake Show is coming to Charles County, and Tarbox is one of the event’s directors. For more information, contact Simply Cakelicious by phone 301-638-1496, by email at SimplyCakelicious@yahoo.com or visit their website www.simplycakelicious.com. contributing@countytimes.net
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Max: The Intoxicating Workhorse By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer
In January, the Washington Nationals, already stocked with superb starting pitching, signed former Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer, the crown jewel of free agents, to a seven-year $210M contract that is paid out over a mortgage-like 14 years. My initial reaction: I hope the Nats locked in a low interest rate and avoided private mortgage insurance…and what a ludicrous waste of financial resources. With a starting rotation of Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann, Doug Fister, Gio Gonzalez and Tanner Roark, was the addition of Scherzer necessary, especially considering teams typically use only four starting pitchers during the playoffs? Dollars aside, was the impact on team chemistry considered? With several key players – shortstop Ian Desmond, center fielder Denard Span and the aforementioned Zimmermann and Fister – facing free agency in 2016, signing Scherzer signaled many Nats would be playing elsewhere next year. And wouldn’t Scherzer’s presence at the top of the rotation cause the wouldbe/wanna-be/just-hasn’t-been pitching alpha dog Strasburg to pout? That’s what I’m thinking in January. Today, I’m an idiot. What does a $210M pitcher look like? I don’t know, but it must resemble Max Scherzer – he’s crushing it. The ace hurler became “one of the guys” immediately (scratch that chemistry concern off the list) and has been everything – fun, fiery, reliable and consistent – that the mentally and physically fragile Strasburg isn’t (he’s back on the disabled list…shocker). Through last weekend, Scherzer has posted a 1.82 ERA (second to Zack Greinke), recorded 139 strikeouts (fifth in MLB), walked 14 (second to Phil Hughes among pitchers with at least 100 innings pitched) and has thrown three complete games, two shutouts and a no-hitter. “Going geek”, Scherzer’s advanced statistics layer on the superlatives: a WHIP (walks and hits per innings pitched) of 0.78, a strikeout/walk rate of 9.93 and batting average against of .181…all tops in MLB. And then there’s Scherzer’s sick 1.25 Component ERA, a Sabremetrics formula that predicts a player’s ERA by analyzing surrendered walks and hits (thereby removing luck as a fac-
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tor). Houston’s Dallas Keuchel is a distant second at 1.82. But – and there’s always a but with D.C. sports – Scherzer’s usage is concerning. In his 16 Washington starts, he’s pitched at least six innings and has gone seven or more 13 times. He has 118 innings on his golden right arm so far and is pacing to approach 240, 20 more than his career high. Remember, Scherzer is 30 and signed to a seven-year contract with a 14-year payment plan. If you were going to make peace with burning him up, wouldn’t you do that in October? Why mid-season? And we all know pitchers are like sports cars: fabulous when running but often under repair. Scherzer’s workload is odd too considering the kid gloves with which Washington has handled Strasburg. Who can forget the Nats putting Strasburg on ice just before the 2012 playoffs because he had reached a team-imposed innings limit in his first year back from Tommy John surgery? But current manager Matt Williams wasn’t around in 2012 and he’s infatuated with Scherzer. Can you blame him? The man gets paid to win games and Scherzer’s as dependable as humidity during a Maryland summer. What do you do as a manager tasked with producing results – wins, earnings, etc? You rely on your best, those you can trust. They get “new opportunities”, code-speak for more work and responsibility. Burnout? Ahh…nonsense. I had a Scherzer in high school: a buddy who happened to be a straight-A student. I called the poor dude nearly every night for homework guidance. He never seemed to mind – like Scherzer - but it probably drove his parents nuts. While Williams has managed other players carefully, he has identified his go-to man, his horse…and he’s riding him. Thus far, the Nats have reaped the rewards of Scherzer’s workload, but in late September, after 240-ish innings and roughly 33 regular season starts, will he have anything left for an October stretch run? And isn’t $210M justified only by October dominance and a World Series championship? Has Scherzer’s brilliance compromised his manager’s prudence? Is it possible Scherzer, like my homework lifeline, is too good? Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ gmail.com
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Action Packed Weekend at MDIR!
This Friday night, July 10, 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, July 11, 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 the Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman class. 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. Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman entry fee is $61, 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, July 12 come see Top Fuel, Pro Dragster,
Pro Stock, and Wild Street classes at the X-Treme All Harley Drag Racing Association Summer Nationals at Maryland International Raceway. Also see and be a part of the best Custom Bike Show in the DMV with classes for everyone! Gates open at 7:30 a.m. and qualifying starts at 10 a.m. Eliminations for all classes start at 1 p.m. Adult admission is $20, and kids 12 & under are free. For more information on these events call 301-884RACE, visit us at www. RaceMDIR.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @RaceMDIR.
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“All Over the Map” Art Show Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St. Leonardtown) — show runs July 3 through July 31 Yellow Door Community Art Gallery is featuring Pam Callen, painter and Lonnie Harkins, photographer in a show entitled “All Over the Map”. From Austria to Uganda, the artists have seen 56 of the world’s 196 countries, five of the seven continents, and have captured the beauty and allure of these beautiful locales in their respective media. Come and see stunning images of nature and culture. Show runs from July 3 through 31 with opening reception July 9, 5 to 7 p.m. River Concert Series St. Mary’s College of Maryland — gates open at 5 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. The Chesapeake Orchestra will begin the 17th season of the River Concert Series on June 19 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland with the community enjoying the 17th season with the classical music of Mendelssohn, Stravinsky and Resphigi on the banks of the St. Mary’s River. The inaugural concert will begin at 7 p.m. with the gates opening at 5 p.m. A new concert will be held every Friday for 6 weeks on the colleges Townhouse Green. Concert guests who attend this free event are encouraged to bring their own picnic or purchase food from various vendors. Bingo Every Saturday Mother Catherine Academy Mother Catherine Academy (33883 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville) — Every Saturday; doors open at 5 p.m., Early Birds start at 6:30 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m. $10 admission (includes one regular book). Progressive Money Ball and door prizes. Concessions include weekly specials along with regulars pizza, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, hot dogs and fries. Pull Tabs $1000 payouts with some having multiple winners. Down lines and 3 Balls! Instant winning Pull Tabs $500 Jackpot in 54 numbers or less $1000 (Progressive - $100 added each week). Consolation $500. Winner Take All Special. Call 301-884-3165 for more information. Visit our website www.mothercatherine.org for Jackpot and Moneyball update. Bingo at Father Andrew White Father Andrew White School gymnasium (Leonardtown) — Every Friday; doors open at 5:30, games start at 6:55 p.m. Bingo is held each Friday at the Father Andrew White School gymnasium in Leonardtown. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #1470, doors open at 5:30 and games start at 6:55 p.m. For more information, call Ed Henderson at 301-475-1824 or visit kofck-
nights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=1470 Summer Lunch and Learn Program Lexington Park Elementary — Monday through Thursday June 29 to July 20; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the St. Mary’s County Judy Center Partnership are hosting FREE summer time Lunch and Learn Programs for children ages birth to 18-years-old. Children’s meals are free, Adult meals may be purchased for $3.50 For additional information contact the Judy Center at 301-863-4068. New Direction Sets Auditions for “Greater Tuna” Solomons Library — July 7 and 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; July 11, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New Direction Community Theater will hold auditions July 7, 8 and 11 for its fall production of Greater Tuna, which will be presented this fall at the Long Beach Community Center. The cast calls for two men, any age, who are up to the challenge of playing multiple parts. Auditions are Tuesday, July 7 at the Fairview Library and Wednesday, July 8 at the Solomons Library (both at 6:30 to 8 p.m.), and at the Solomons Library on Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information on auditions, contact director DiDi Olney at didi.olney@gmail.com. To become involved in New Direction Community Theater, visit ndct.org and click on “Volunteer”.
Thursday, July 9 Compassionate Friends Meeting First Saints Community Church: St. Paul’s Campus (25550 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown) —7 to 8:30 p.m. The Compassionate Friends is a self-help, non-profit national organization that provides grief support to families that have experienced the death of a child. This support group is open to bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings over the age of 14. To learn more call 240-434-8414 or email brandylee82@gmail.com. “All Over the Map” Art Show Opening Reception Yellow Door Art Studios (22795 Washington St. Leonardtown) — 5 to 7 p.m. Yellow Door Community Art Gallery is featuring Pam Callen, painter and Lonnie Harkins, photographer in a show entitled “All Over the Map”. From Austria to Uganda, the artists have seen 56 of the world’s 196 countries, five of the seven continents, and have captured the beauty and allure of these beautiful locales in their respective media. Come and see stunning images of nature and culture. Show runs from July 3 through 31 with opening reception July 9, 5 to 7 p.m. Guitars and Glasses event for Operation Warrior Refuge Running Hare Vineyard Tuscan Events Building — 7 to 9 p.m.
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication. We will have performances by Drivin’ Muzzy’s lead singer Donald Quade, Bradley Turner, and Trevor Barnes along with a Special Guest Performer! OWR Memorabilia will be available for purchase a long with a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will be donated to help support Southern Maryland Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD.
Friday, July 10 River Concert Series St. Mary’s College of Maryland on the Townhouse Green — 7 to 9 p.m. Larry Vote, a Helen Hays Award winner, will lead the Chesapeake Orchestra and River Concert Series Choir as guest conductor for the July 10 performance “The Music of George Frederick Handel: Sweatin’ to the Oldies,” which focuses on the Baroque era of the German composer. Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director and conductor of the Chesapeake Orchestra, will change hats and perform trumpet solos. Renowned tenor Jeffrey Springer, who has performed at the Chicago Lyric Opera, will sing various arias. The gates open at 5 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. A new concert will be held every Friday through July 24 on the Townhouse Green of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Concert guests are encouraged to bring a picnic or purchase food from various vendors. For more information about the concerts, or to sponsor this local tradition, visit www.chesapeakeorchestra.org or call 301-848-5309. 3rd Annual Moonlight Dance on the Bay Bayview Hall (8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach) — 8 to 11 p.m. Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation presents “Moonlight Dance on the Bay” Special Guest Host, Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, the Calvert Dance Band, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Raffle Gifts, and Heavy Appetizers. Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization in Southern Maryland. All proceeds will support a transitional home for women with children in recovery from domestic violence, substance abuse, and other live issues that caused them to become homeless. www.ruthmiraclehome.com. Tickets, call 410-326-9170. Small Fry Fridays at Sotterley Sotterley Plantation — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FUN learning opportunities at Historic Sotterley Plantation are coming up every Friday during the month of July 2015! Join a costumed docent portraying a Sotterley person of the past while enjoying some kid-friendly activities! This week’s event is Lessons in the Schoolhouse! Admission due at the Visitor Center. Rain or shine events. Visit www.sotterley. org.
Saturday, July 11 Community Concert Series presents Christian Contemporary Gospel Group Waldorf SDA Church (11245 Berry Road, Waldorf) — show starts at 7 p.m. LIVE In Concert. Free to the public. Featuring special guest artist Doug Dillon. For more information, call 301645-8835 or visit www.waldorfsda. org. Lighthouse Adventure Cruise Calvert Marine Museum — 7:30 a.m. Lighthouse lovers are invited to the popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises on Saturdays, July 11, July 25, and Aug. 8 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the daylong trip; museum members pay $120. Lunch is on your own. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to reserve your spot. On July 11 and Aug. 8, participants enjoy the Southern route - visit Point No Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point Lighthouses - before stopping for lunch on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue on to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island Lighthouses. Southern MD Decorative Painters Meeting & Paint In Charlotte Hall Library — 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Southern MD Decorative Painters will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, at the Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall. A business meeting will be followed by painting a project together. Guests are always welcome and should contact us for supplies information if you’d like to paint on the date of your visit. Email: LearnToPaint@Outlook.com Southern Maryland Film Festival Leonardtown — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate the art of making movies with filmmakers of all ages from the Tri-County area! Visit multiple venues around Leonardtown for movie screenings, panel discussions and social interaction with the filmmakers. Individual and all-day movie passes will be available. No age limit. No submission fee. Movies will be judged and prizes awarded. For details, visit www.smdff. org. For more information or to become a sponsor for the event, please contact Theresa at fotlt@outlook.com. Sponsored by the Friends of the Leonardtown Theater, the Southern Maryland Film Society and the Leonardtown Arts & Entertainment District.
Sunday, July 12 Caught My Eye Vintage Second Sunday Sale Caught My Eye Boutique (22760 Washington St., Leonardtown) — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Looking for some great deals on unique furniture and finds? Then don’t
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miss this multiple vendors event. Find something for your home, your kids, your pet, and you! Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat Valley Lee VFD & RS Auxiliary (45245 Drayden Road, Valley Lee) — 8 to 11 a.m. Cost for adults is $8, children from age 6-12 is $4, and children 5 and under are free; Menu consists of scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Hot Biscuits, Creamed Chipped Beef, Spiced Applesauce, Grits, Assorted Juices, milk and coffee; For more information call 301-994-9999.
Monday, July 13 Free Child Safety Seat Check Leonardtown Rescue Squad (22855 Lawrence Ave., Leonardtown) — 4 to 6 p.m. A free Child Safety Seat Check will be offered Mon. July 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Leonardtown Rescue Squad, located at 22855 Lawrence Ave., Leonardtown, Md. Certified passenger safety technicians will inspect and teach parents how to properly install car seats for infants and children. The service is presented in cooperation with the St. Mary’s Highway Safety Team. Inspections are by appointment only. For more information or to register, call 301-475-6019. Blood Drive MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A community blood drive by the
American Red Cross will be hosted at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Mon. July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MedStar St. Mary’s depends on generous, committed neighbors to support its life-saving services. To register, call Health Connections at 301-475-6019.
Tuesday, July 14 Reception for New Children’s Book “Sometimes Sleep” by Jon Nordstrom Lexington Park Library Gallery (21677 FDR Blvd. Lexington Park) — 5 to 7 p.m. Jon Nordstrom began his career by joining the Air Force, where he became a firefighter. Even after becoming a part of such a literal, dramatic career, he could always be found with his head in the clouds, finding ways to draw, sketch, and dream. After suffering a tragic loss, Jon’s two daughters had trouble sleeping and the idea for the illustrated book “Sometimes Sleep” was born. Join us for a reception on July 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library Gallery. This program is supported by the St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Show runs from July 1 to Aug. 1.
Wednesday, July 15 Vascular Screening Fair MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital — 5 to 8 p.m. A free vascular screening fair will be held Wed. July 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at
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MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. Individuals with vascular disease may never notice the symptoms. Anyone who is older than 50, is a smoker, has diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol is at a greater risk for vascular disease. Free vascular screenings and an educational presentation on vascular disease from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospitals Vascular Surgeon Arthur Flatau, III, MD, will be held July 15. Available at the screening will be artery scans in the neck, abdomen and ankles; blood pressure checks; and ankle-brachial index (ABI) test checks. Screenings are by appointment only. Call 410-573-9483 ext. 202 for information and appointments.
Thursday, July 16 Free “Summer Sing” Workshop Hollywood United Methodist Church — Thursday, July 16 and Thursday, Aug.6 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. With the launch of the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus due in mid-August, directors Laurel Dietz and Lori Beth Sink will lead two free evening workshops. Admission is open for youth entering grades 2-8. “Summer Sing” will be at Hollywood United Methodist Church from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 and Thursday, Aug. 6. Participants can expect to meet the directors, sing vocal warm-ups and music, play ice-breaker style games, and prepare for the audition process. Those students interested in joining CCC for its inaugural season should plan to audition on Thursday, Aug. 13. The Chesapeake Children’s Cho-
rus is founded with a vision of uniting Southern Maryland youth through singing. For more information about the chorus please visit the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus Facebook page or email us at: chesapeakechildrenschorus@gmail.com.
Saturday, July 18 Brown Bag Auction hosted by Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Leonardtown Rescue Squad — doors open at 9 a.m., auction will begin at 11 a.m. The Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary (LVRSA) is hosting a Brown Bag Auction on July 18. For more information, visit www. lvrs.org Summer Dinner Trinity Episcopal Church — 12 to 5 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Mary¹s City, Md. will hold their annual Summer Dinner on Saturday, July 18 from 12 to 5 p.m. Menu includes crab cakes, baked ham, fried chicken parsley potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, sweet pickled beets, applesauce, roll and beverage. Served family-style or use our Drive-thru Carry Out. Adults $24, children between 6 and 12 years old $8, children 5 years or younger eat free. Contact the Church office at 301-862-4597 or parishadmin@olg.com for more information.
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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
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Shades of Heroism By Emily Charles Contributing Writer When you hear the word superhero, what comes to mind? Perhaps comic books and Superman, but there are more types of heroes than you think! To explore this idea, Annmarie Garden recently opened its newest gallery show, Heroes & Villains: Exploring Archetypes through Art. With 28 participating artists, the show is a mixture of heroes and villains from Wonder Woman to the Devil. According to Director of Marketing and Development Bill Stevenson, the gallery received “a good national interest,” receiving submissions from all over the country due to the unique theme and location of the exhibit. The show has been in the works for about a year, and will run until Aug. 23, said Assistant Curator of Exhibits Jessalyn Walters. In an effort to “roll with what we think is interesting and what people want to see,” the heroes and villains gallery was cre-
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ated in anticipation of the release of several superhero movies this summer, she said. Initially, Walters and Curator of Exhibits Melissa Winslow Langley expected submissions made to the show to be based largely on comic books, and were pleasantly surprised by the mixture of political and religious figures mixed into the group. These submissions include paintings, electronics and sculptures. Walters hopes that visitors will view the exhibit and come to learn “that heroes and villains aren’t specifically comic book characters.” If you’re interested in expanding your view of superheroes, be sure to check out Heroes & Villains: Exploring Archetypes through Art before it’s too late! For more information about Annmarie Garden or Heroes & Villains: Exploring Archetypes through Art, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org. contributing@countytimes.net
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Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday Jazz Jam
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Eaglewood Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 to 11 p.m.
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Friday, July 10 River Concert Series St. Mary’s College of Maryland on the Townhouse Green (18952 E Fishers Rd, St Mary’s City) – 7 to 9 p.m. Shegogue, Previti, and Hart: Rhythm and Blues Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m. Josh Airhart Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14 Taco Tuesday Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 Open Mic Night with Stephen Nelson Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 16 Wisewater with Forrest O’Connor Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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Calvert Marine Museum Hosts Barenaked Ladies Last Summer on Earth Tour
Thursday Jazz Jam Not So Modern Jazz Quartet: Music of the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s (45480 Miramar, California) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
With hits such as “One Week,” “If I Has $1,000,000,” and “Pinch Me,” the Barenaked Ladies took the stage at the PNC Waterside PAvillion at the Calvert Marine museum on July 3. The Violent Femmes and Colin Hay kicked off the evening. For more information about upcoming events at the Calvert Marine Museum, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Sunday, July 12 Second Sunday Farmer’s Market
Eaglewood Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 17 DJ Dave Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 11:30 p.m. Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m.
American Chestnut Land Trust (676 Double Oak Road, Prince Fredrick) – 1 to 4 p.m.
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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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St. Mary’s Department of Aging Programs and Activities Hearing Screenings Hearing screenings, by appointment, will be offered from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. by the Hearing Professionals: Doctors of Audiology, Personalized Hearing Care and Balance Center at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 15. Make an appointment for your FREE screening by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Each appointment takes approximately 15 minutes.
Southern Maryland Creative WritingWorkshop You have a story to tell, a poem to craft, a book in you. Come write with us and share your creative self. The Southern Maryland Creative Writing Workshop will meet at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, through Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. Linda A. Stewart, author of Snow’s Rest, A Maryland Mystery, will lead the workshop. Come set your personal writing goals, and explore various forms and styles. Opportunities will be provided to share writing in positive, supportive group settings. The workshop will explore publishing platforms, including the fast growing world of self-publishing. There is no fee to attend this workshop; however, space is limited and advance sign up in required. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 to register. Introduction to Zentangle Zentangles are a new trend in the
drawing and paper arts world. The concept was started by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas as a way to practice focus and meditation through drawing, by using repetitive lines, marks, circles, and shapes. In this interactive class at the Garvey Senior Activity Center on Tuesdays, July 14 – Aug. 4 at 10 a.m., participants will learn the principles of Zentangle art as well as engage in fun drawing exercises. There is no fee for this class; necessary supplies will be provided. Register by calling 301-475-4200, ext. 1050. Learn the History of Musical Theatre The Northern Senior Activity Center will have a free, three-part course on the history of musical theatre in the United States on Tuesdays, from July 14-28, at 10 a.m. Instructor Jim Woods, will cover musical theatre history from its early minstrels to Broadway in the 1960s. The finale for this series is a concert by the Southern Maryland Encore Chorale performing “Broadway’s Best” on Wednesday, Jul. 29 at 2 p.m. Participants in this series will have reserved front row seats. For more information or to sign up, please call 301-475-4002, opt. 1/ext. 3101. Learn About Foam Rolling From a Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Mike O’Brien, will give a free presentation at the
Northern Senior Activity Center on Thursday, July 16, at 11 a.m. This presentation will be on foam rolling and its functions for stretching, selfmassage, and improved flexibility. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up to attend please call 301-475-4002 opt. 1/ext. 3101. Tai Chi for Arthritis Starting Back Up at Loffler Starting Monday, July 13 the Loffler Senior Activity Center will offer refresher classes for anyone who has completed a series of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. through the remainder of Jul. Call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 for more information or e-mail Sheila.Graziano@stmarysmd.com L.I.F.E Booklet Available On Monday, July 13, the fall semester of LIFE booklets will be available for pick-up at the senior activity centers, libraries and online at www.stmarysmd.com/aging. Be sure to pick one up and be ready for registration beginning on Aug. 10. This semester is offering an interesting an interesting array of day trips-don’t miss out! Beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Classes Starting Up in August The Loffler Senior Activity Center will hold beginning Tai Chi for
Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the month of Aug. Medical studies have shown that practicing this program reduces pain significantly prevents falls for the elderly and provides many other health benefits in a relatively short period of time. Whilehere is no monetary cost for this class, commitment to regular attendance and practice at home is required for students. To sign up for this class or for more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658. Bring Your Grandkids There are still tickets available for The Midsummer Celebration that will be held at Loffler Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 15 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This is a party for you and your grandchildren to celebrate the middle of summer together. It features ice cream from Bruster’s, Karaoke by Scarlet Plus Entertainment, plus opportunities to create art. Cost is $3 for adults and free for children. This party is limited to 100 people and tickets are required (including the free children’s tickets.) Stop by the Loffler Senior Activity Center to get your tickets. For more information call 301-7375670, ext. 1658.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1658 Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 13101 Visit the Department of Aging’s website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
Mechanicsville Elementary School By Linda Reno Contributing Writer Mechanicsville Elementary School opened its doors in 1952. Prior to this time the children would have attended one-room schools in and around the area. I was one of those children and entered first grade that year. Of course we first graders had no real appreciation for the modern amenities, e.g., inside plumbing, cafeteria, fully equipped playground, etc. The friends we made then are still friends today. Most of us went on to attend high school at Margaret Brent, graduating from there in 1964. The picture shown was taken when we were in the 4th grade.
Mechanicsville Elementary School 4th Grade, 1955-1956 Back row, left to right: Mary Jane Mattingly, teacher; Lottie Bowles; Eleanor Lawrence; Hilary Copsey; Margaret Groome; Frankie Bohle; Barbara Leonard; Elizabeth Harding; Richie Fuchs; Pearl Morgan; Linda Davis, Bill Bonham. Middle row, left to right: Ethel Buckler; Christine Raley; Joyce Copsey; _____; Paul Pilkerton; Carlton Wood; Judy Dean; Sandy Cusic; _____; Bettie Stone; Mary Ann Dearstein; Ray Morgan; Dale Bowen. Front row, left to right: Kenny Mueller; Carl Smith; Johnny Raley; Tommy Davis; Wayne Dotson; Lee Fuller.
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Thursday, July 9, 2015
Home Get The Scoop On Pool Sanitizers Many homeowners enjoy the convenience and recreational value of having a pool in their backyards. Pools can be a great spot to gather on warm days, often serving as the centerpiece of summer recreation. Pools require substantial upkeep to function properly and be safe for swimming. The right combination of factors are needed to maintain a proper water balance to prevent skin and eye irritation as well as to ensure the water is clean. Sanitizers play a significant role in ensuring that safety. Various sanitizers are on the market, although people are most familiar with chlorine-based sanitizers. The goal of a sanitizer is to prevent the growth of bacteria and algae in pool water. Sanitizers also will inhibit the growth of viruses and other Sanitizers keep pool water safe for all organic contaminants. swimmers. First-time homeowners who have never had a pool can reduce the efficacy of chlomay find it challenging to choose rine, and this stabilizer will help a sanitizer that will work for buffer that effect. Since these them. Each sanitizer has its share chlorine sources typically come of pros and cons, but many home- in pucks or tablets, they can be owners hope to find one that is placed in feeders and will deboth cost-effective and conve- liver consistent chlorine without nient. The following are some of daily maintenance. Trichlor has the sanitizers to consider. one of the highest levels of avail• Liquid chlorine: Sodium hy- able chlorine of all pool sanitizpochlorite, also known as bleach, ers. However, one disadvantage is a common pool sanitizer. Liq- is that if the stabilizer levels uid chlorine does not have any build up too much in the pool, additives and will not affect pool you will require even more chlowater in any other way except rine to combat this effect, somefor providing sanitation. Liquid times creating a cycle of chlorine chlorine can be cumbersome to ineffectiveness. store and splashing the product • Salt: Salt-cell pools use a while adding it to the water can process of electrolysis to extract damage clothing. chlorine from the salt added to • Cal-hypo: Calcium hypo- the specialized equipment, thus chlorite is another sanitizing op- sanitizing the pool automatically. tion for pools. It is usually sold in Some people prefer salt because granular form because pucks or it seems more natural and resticks will break down too quick- quires less maintenance. ly in chlorine feeders. Cal-hypo • Bromine: Bromine is similar is often an unstabilized form of to chlorine. While the byprodchlorine, which means it does ucts of chlorine do not benefit not have a stabilizing chemical pool water, bromine byproducts mixed with it to prevent chlorine can continue to sanitize the waburn-off from the sun. Depend- ter, making it last longer than ing on your needs, unstabilized chlorine. Bromine can be more chlorine can be an asset or a expensive than chlorine, which detriment. might deter homeowners looking • Dichlor and trichlor: Dichlo- for the most cost-effective pool ro-s-triazinetrione and trichloro- sanitizer. s-triazinetrione are two differPool water chemistry can be a ent stabilized chlorine sources. complex process. But homeownThey are mixed with a substance ers have many options at their called cyanuric acid, which helps disposal when it comes time to prevent the quick usage of chlo- choose the right sanitizer. rine in outdoor pools. Sunlight
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Now Do You Believe Them?
By Laura Joyce Contributing Writer For months now, it has been difficult, watching the women come forward, accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault, and then watching as pundits, Internet trolls and even some people I like and respect question the motives of these women and accuse them of lying. I guess I get it: after all, it’s not easy standing by and watching as a national icon, a man revered for portraying the beloved dad everyone admires, the lovable Pudding Guy, crashes down from his pedestal. And although I wish I didn’t get it, I also know that it’s just business as usual when people discredit and dismiss women who make accusations of sexual assault (even though experts say that far less than 2 percent of sexual assault allegations are false). It’s an unfortunate fact that when women say they’ve been raped, they are routinely re-victimized by a system that seems stacked against them: only 3-5 percent of sexual assaults are ever prosecuted, and when they are, victims are often blamed and humiliated in court (which raises an important and telling question about false reporting: why would any woman ever report a sexual assault, knowing what kind of treatment she’s in for—unless, of course, it really happened?). 49 women, at last count, have accused Bill Cosby of drugging and then sexually assaulting them. Despite few of the women knowing each
other, they still have remarkably similar stories. To some people, this suggests conspiracy and collusion; to me, it suggests a pattern, a modus operandi that Cosby used again and again, knowing he could get away with it because…well, because he did—at least forty times. That would make him one of the most prolific serial rapists this country has ever known. Instead of believing the words of 40 women, though, again the words of just one man carry more weight. For once, this doesn’t trouble me, since this time, those words come straight from Cosby—that sanctimonious moralist who likes to tell others how to live their lives. Cosby is a distinctly unfunny funny man who has been hiding behind his celebrity and his lovable image and our society’s tendency to downplay the pain and injustice suffered by victims of sexual assault for far too long, while accepting the testimony of accused rapists as somehow being inherently more credible. One last time, let’s accept a rapist’s words; in fact, let’s give his words all the weight in the world. Question (Attorney): When you got the Quaaludes, was it in your mind that you were going to use these Quaaludes for young women that you wanted to have sex with? Answer (Cosby): Yes. I think that’s pretty credible; what about you? I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net
Book Review
The Marriage Book
by Lisa Grunwald & Stephen Adler
c.2015, Simon & Schuster $35.00 / $45.00 Canada • 537 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer
April showers bring May flowers. May flowers, they say, bring June brides - and July and August, and, well, your mailbox is filled with invitations this summer. Bottom line, what do you give to the newlyweds who have everything? How about “The Marriage Book” by Lisa Grunwald & Stephen Adler? When are you two going to tie the knot? It’s a simple question often asked of starry-eyed couples, the answer of which is complicated and surprisingly defining. Because of marriage’s intricacies, therefore, one could expect that the institution itself would be a common subject for pundits, grumps, and romantics throughout history. Take, for instance, Sir Winston Churchill. He was famous for no-nonsense words and his service to his office, but Churchill’s wife particularly cherished tender love letters – complete with blushing nicknames – that he penned to her while he was away. Oh, and speaking of Brits, you’ll also read about the man who gave away a kingdom for “the woman I love.” Maybe being in the public eye makes marriage more of a challenge, especially when infidelity becomes an issue: Bill and Hillary Clinton once went on TV to defend their love for each other, and Jimmy Carter took a lot of grief for admitting that he “committed adultery in [his] heart many times.” Famous or not, though, when you read what Paul Newman said about his wife, well, you’ll envy Joanne Woodward… Still, being a good spouse can be a lifelong pro-
cess, and this book offers a rating chart and do’sand-don’ts advice on how to stay married and in love. You’ll also read directions on finding a millionaire and being a “total woman,” and an 1880s ad for marital bliss through patent medicine. Here, you’ll find a postcard from a 1940s-era honeymoon suite, and an article filled with reasons to avoid starting a family. Learn what not to say on The Newlywed Game, who “Midnight Train to Georgia” was written for, and how to propose at Yankee Stadium. You’ll read about gay marriage, arranged marriage, TV marriages, and a grief-soaked letter from a wife whose marriage ended too soon. And you’ll learn about divorce from the POV of a 1970’s magazine, a 6th-century law, a wife auction (true!) and from Richard Burton. Advice for the newlyweds? Everybody’s got some, and that includes what’s inside “The Marriage Book” – but that’s not all you’ll find. Infinitely browsable, sometimes shocking but always amusing, this huge collection of thoughts, warnings, and words of wisdom for the lovestruck is one of those things you’ll want to pass around at the bridal shower, just for fun. Married authors Lisa Grunwald & Stephen Adler scoured online sources, magazines, and books for “treasures,” some of which seem quaint, many of which are useful. What I like is the balance here; there’s something for everyone, from romantic to realist. Her something old came from Grandma. Her something new is a beautiful dress. Her something borrowed belongs to her beloved, so give the newlyweds “The Marriage Book.” This something blue will make them smile.
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