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The newly appointed county redistricting commission has until the end of the year to meet and suggest a plan to redraw the countys internal elections boundaries. Commissioners announced Tuesday their selections to the redistricting commission, seemly without any public discussion in the months leading up to the appointments. Commissioner Dan Morris recalled some discussion in recent times about the redistricting commissions upcoming work. He believed however, that the work, though serious, was not really needed. The only change would be the district in which you serve, because when you run for office you run countywide, Morris said. Morris actively sought out volunteers for his selection on the panel, but no one came to him asking for the position. Nobody came to me and volunteered at anytime,
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I wish the biggest problem was the land transfer, Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell (D-St. George Island) said. Cameron confirmed any plan approved by the state would have to meet their capacity projections out to 2025. Morris and Jones said they could not support going back to the original project because the re-bid would not have any significantly lower costs associated with it. Morris agreed. When I have $7 million over the cost and cant explain it I cant support a project like that, Morris said. He also worried that increasing the population at the jail, despite relatively flat residential growth in the county, would leave Leonardtown unprepared for inmate coming to stay there. Were going to bring an element into Leonardtown were not prepared for, Morris said. Commissioners had previously talked about redesign to cut the jail project costs but George Erichsen, director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation, said the original project was the best the county could do. Value engineering a jail is a heck of a lot harder than value engineering commercial property because of all the security concerns, Erichsen said. What we specified in the original plan is the correct design. The original plan called for an entirely new minimum-security wing as well as internal security upgrades and improvements expanding the size of the jail to over 500 beds for inmates. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Youre putting chemicals underground to get all kinds of oil and natural gas, Alsentzer said. Legal representatives of an Fracking carries with it the environmental movement told threat of environmental degradation, St. Marys College audience that according to Alsentzer. while hydraulic fracturing for Craig Segall, an attorney for natural gas is probably not a realithe Sierra Club, said the fracking ty for Southern Maryland, exportindustry was not subject to the same ing liquid natural gas out of Lusby broad range of federal regulations at Cove Point could be. governing other energy extraction If local residents want to processes. find a way to benefit from what Theyre an incredibly powerthey said was an environmentally ful industry with a lax set of laws, damaging practice they had to Segall said. stop exporting resources to other Drew Cobbs, representative countries. for the American Petroleum InstiGuy Alsentzer, legal coun- Drew Cobbs, of the American Petroleum tute, said fracking could be done sel for the Lower Susquehanna Institute explains hydraulic fracturing at safely and it was a necessary proRiverkeeper organization out of a symposium at St. Marys College of cess to meet ever-expanding energy Maryland Pennsylvania said exporting natdemands. ural gas would send money overseas and drive higher We need it all, Cobbs said of renewable and nonprices for energy. renewable energy resources. Renewables are the fastKeep the gas here, Alsentzer told one audience est growing but there arent that many out there. member who was concerned with finding a way to While demand has peaked in the United States prosper from hydraulic fracturing. Dont export it if for resources like gas, other countries that are trying youre going to drill. to build middle classes are pushing for more and more The controversial process of extracting natural energy. gas from shale deposits deep underground, more comIts China and India that are driving this, Cobbs monly known as fracking, is also a relatively new form said. If you want to have a middle class you need of energy mining technology, Alsentzer said. energy. The environment practice has unanswered questions about the safety and security of the process. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The Board of County Commissioners for St. Marys County will hold its next public forum on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. The forum will take place in the commissioners meeting room inside the Chesapeake Building on the Government Center campus, at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. Citizens are encouraged to attend and address the members of the Board of County Commissioners. The public forum will air live on St. Marys County Government TV 95 (SMCG TV 95) and also be videotaped for subsequent broadcast. The forum can also be available for online viewing on the countys website at www.stmarysmd.com. Click on videos. Those wishing to speak at the public forum will be allowed up to three minutes to address commissioners. Anyone wishing to provide more detailed comments may do so via email or regular mail. The Board of County Commissioners can be reached via e-mail at bocc@stmarysmd.com or by standard mail at Board of County Commissioners for St. Marys County, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.
Annapolis, MD 02/21/13 Hospitality leaders representing Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties were among about 200 Maryland tourism leaders assembled at the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis on Feb. 8 to meet with their state legislators to advocate for Gov. Martin O'Malley's recommended budgets for the Maryland Tourism Development Board, the Office of Tourism Development and the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Speaking on behalf of the southern Maryland tourism community, Patrick Welton, General Manager of the Hampton Inn Waldorf, a property owned and managed by Cherry Cove Hospitality stated Now is not the time to fight over tourism spending. In spite of a 16.9 percent market share increase since 2007 Maryland only saw .5 percent increase in occupancy 2012 over 2011. In 2012 Southern Maryland generated an estimated $438 million in tourism sales and $14.5 million in the form of tourism taxes. A recent study concluded that for every dollar invested in tourism promotion Maryland realized $6 in state sales tax and more than $31 in state and local taxes. These taxes support the general funds of the operating budgets of government on the state and local levels. Maryland and more specifically southern Calvert and St. Marys County have been hard hit already by the preparation for sequestration and the reality of inevitable severe defense budget cuts. Tourism promotion and the leveraging of the state and regional tourism assets will help to offset the effects of cuts to defense spending in revenue and associated tax dollars. said Welton. Beverly Brown, chair of Tourism Advisory Council of the St. Marys County Chamber said It is estimated that one tour bus into the region visiting tourism assets can generate $1012,000 for just one single overnight visit. Recently St. Marys County saw a 44 percent increase in revenue from a previously unscheduled swimming championship utilizing the pools at the St. Marys College of Maryland. Counties can leverage their recreational assets such as fields and waters to generate tourism traffic. Charles County sees an estimated $600,000 in economic impact for their sponsorship of the ASA Fast Pitch Girls Tournament, and $900,000 from FLW / Wal-mart Bass Fishing Leagues - Northeast Potomac River Tournament. Tourism assets like Jefferson Patterson Park, Historic St. Marys City, Sotterley Plantation and other venues play host to destination weddings. While not specifically designed to generate tax revenue, in the hands of the tourism community, bring value back to the state and region. Lisa Kelley of Canard Catering and Event Production, a southern Maryland owned and operated boutique catering firm specializing in custom weddings said weve seen destination wedding generate as much as $200,000 in local revenue. but estimates the average wedding spends about $40,000 per event. When approved, the funds for the Maryland Tourism Development Board, the Office of Tourism Development and the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission are directly distributed to our local governments in the form of state marketing grants to help promote and market Southern Maryland and other regions as destinations for visitors.
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projects are also held throughout the year. Additionally, students are able to participate in numerous school activities including Kids Helping Kids Food Collection for the hungry in Southern Maryland, Future Leaders of Our World (FLOW), March of Dimes Reading Champions, SMECO Knowledge Bowl and Math Challenge, Relay for Life and a school-wide health program. We also have student run clubs such as the recess intramural league and school newspaper club. Service to the community is vital to our Destination ImagiNation team as well. The White Marsh Brainiacs have been working diligently on their service learning project. They have held several fundraisers including a school garage sale, which raised $500 dollars for Lucky Dog Rescue. The team members have also collected leashes, collars, toys, food, beds, and other dog related items. Relay for Life has always been an important charity to White Marsh Elementary, but never more than last year when our secretary, Gail Beavers was diagnosed with breast cancer. The entire school community rallied and showed their support by becoming the top fundraising team in St. Marys County, donating over $16,000 to help fight cancer in our area. Our students experienced a Relay for Life event by having Relay Recess, a student version of Relay for Life. Relay Recess was held after field day and granted students the opportunity to participate in stations promoting healthy living. Students were also able to make posters and signs to honor and remember loved ones with cancer. More than 200 students participated in the event. Way to go Team Gail! Mr. Arnold and Star Student of the Week Derek Gladden
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A St. Marys County Circuit Court Judge sentenced Chesapeake Beachs M&M Amusement owner to eight years in prison. Robert Anthony Mister, 43, was originally charged with being part of a prescription drug ring selling pills on the streets of Calvert and St. Marys counties, but his lawyer, Thomas V. Mike Miller argued that his client was not actually involved in their sale. My client is an addict not a dealer, Miller, the Maryland Senate president said, The only reason he pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute is because of the number of pills. Since Mister also works as a construction site supervisor; putting him in jail, Miller said, would mean he could no longer help support his large family. Miller asked for a local sentence and work release for his client. My client supports nine chil-
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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. Patrol deputies responded to a 911 call for a subject not breathing in the parking lot of a Lexington Park business. Deputies responded with Rescue Squad personnel and discovered a 28-year-old female who was not breathing, in the rear of a vehicle. As emergency personnel attempted to revive the female, Patrol deputies began their investigation into what caused this medical episode. The female was treated initially on the scene before being transported to St. Marys MedStar. Patrol deputies identified quickly determined the patient overdosed on heroin and Vice/Narcotics detectives joined the investigation. A shoelace, metal spoon and a syringe were recovered from a nearby trashcan. It was discovered that suspect Michael Issiah Harrison, 26 of California, Md., had removed the discarded evidence from the patients lap in an attempt to conceal the illegal activity. He was found to be in possession of additional heroin. He was charged with obstruction of justice and posMichael Harrison session of heroin. Further investigation revealed the heroin that led to the overdose was provided by Suspect Jason Michael Reintzell, 35 of Lexington Park. Reintzell was charged with reckless endangerment and distribution of heroin. A search warrant was executed on Reintzells home and additional charges are pending. Vice/Narcotics detectives, supported by members of the Emergency Services Team and K-9 deputies, executed a search and seizure Jason Reintzell warrant on the Hollywood home of Suspect Devin Tray Proctor, 22 of Hollywood, Md., related to his distribution of marijuana. A quantity of marijuana, related paraphernalia and some possible stolen items were recovered. Additional charges and arrests are pending. Vice/Narcotics detectives received information that a quantity of controlled prescription medication had been smuggled into the St. Marys County Detention Center. Detectives immediately began working with Correctional Officers to locate the contraband. Devin Proctor As the investigation continued, Suspect Bobbie Ann Cavey, 48 of Mechanicsville, was identified as a possible recipient of the controlled prescription medication. While making contact with inmate Cavey, she removed a lip balm stick from a secreted location of her body and began to ingest the contents. The prescription medication was recovered and she was charged accordingly. Inmate Anita Katherine Emery, 24 of CaliforBobbie Cavey nia, Md., was identified as also having controlled prescription medication and she too attempted to ingest the pills that were also contained within a lip balm canister. Emery was able to ingest one of the two pills as correctional officers entered her cell; detectives recovered the second one. James Clarke Detectives identified two additional inmates that received and had already consumed the contraband and they will be charged when the drug Anita Emery test results are confirmed. James Louis Clarke, 28 of California, Md., was charged through grand jury indictment for possession of oxycodone with the intent to distribute. Tyreise Divron Nelson, 20 of Lexington Park, was indicted and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Tyreise Nelson
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We spend 88 percent of our federal budget on defense, the Veterans Administration, Social Security, Medicare, the portion of Medicaid for Senior Citizens in nursing homes, and the payment on the debt. Only about 12 percent of the federal budget is discretionary. The debt arises primarily because we do not collect enough taxes to pay for defense, Social Security, and medical care for the elderly. We only collect 62 cents in taxes for every dollar we spend. Fifty cents of every dollar in federal program benefits is spent on people over the age of 65 and they have earned their benefits. First, defense is a necessity but we maintain about 1,000 military bases in foreign nations. These bases allow us to forward position our military and respond to threats globally. They also represent about 30 percent of our defense budget. At best we are only paid 25 percent of the costs for those bases by the host countries, even if they are a NATO ally. Some host nations pay little to nothing. All of our foreign bases are a cash cow to their host nation. We cannot afford to the global policeman indefinitely without reasonable compensation. The world has changed greatly in the last 60 years. Many parts of Europe and Asia are no longer destitute. Some of our NATO partners now have a higher median income and standard of living that the USA. As US Defense Secretary Gates has stated to our NATO allies that the time for America covering more than 75 percent of the coalition's defense spending is over. If host countries refuse to pay their fair share for these bases; we should close those first before we ever consider closing or reducing a USA military base such as the Patuxent Naval Air Station. Secondly, Social Security has an income cap of $110,000 so the wealthy contribute very little to it. Although many have suggested elevating the qualifying age for benefits, this is very optimistic when you consider the fact that so many of our unemployed are in their fifties and sixties right now. Another issue is health and physical capability which many jobs such as law enforcement, emergency services, construction, and manual labor employment require. The best solution is raising the income cap. Raising the cap to $250,000 would make Social Security solvent to about 2050. Removing all income limits on Social Security contributions would greatly help to make it solvent indefinitely. Third, about 30 percent of all our medical costs are wasted in terms of duplicate and unnecessary testing. Electronic databases could eliminate duplicate tests. Risk based analysis could eliminate much of the unnecessary tests. Currently, about 25 percent of Medicare costs are spent in the last month of a patients life. Better preventive care and patient compliance with physicians instructions, medication, stress reduction, diet, and exercise could reduce much of the acute care currently being utilized while improving the quality and longevity of life. Joe Belanger Leonardtown
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Hoyer Is Complicit
During the last election cycle, we heard a great deal about how Rep. Steny Hoyer was the champion of the Patuxent River Naval Base. He alone was responsible for its continued existence and success. Calvin Briens recent letter to the editor rings that same bell, but this time it falls strangely flat. As sequestration nears, and furloughs loom, Mr. Hoyers lack of leadership is amazingly evident. As the Minority Whip of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives, you would think he would work harder to convince his party that the present debt crisis poses a great danger to our countrys security and economic well-being. Instead, he has been complicit with the actions of an administration that, over the past four years, has plunged the United States into a morass of red ink. If Mr. Hoyer truly understood the dangers of our national debt and the looming sequestration, he would convince our president to cut spending and work with the Republican leadership to restore fiscal sanity to our countrys coffers. Sadly, he has not done this. And even more sadly, the people of our country, as well as the residents of Southern Maryland, may soon pay a steep price for this dereliction of duty. Mary Burke Russell Chairman St. Marys Republican Central Committee Julie Burk-Greer Vice Chair Kevin Cioppa, Community Outreach
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All medical records dating forward from January 1, 2008 will be transferred to MedStar St. Marys Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 on March 01, 2013. Medical records for patients seen by Dr. Laheri prior to the January 1, 2008 date will be destroyed on March 25, 2013. If you would like to obtain your medical records before they are destroyed, please call 301-2905915 and leave a message with your name and phone number. After notification, MedStar St. Marys Hospital will contact you to schedule a time for you to pick up your records at the Front Desk of St. Marys Hospital, 25500 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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Captain Walter Dukes body has for the last 69 years rotted in a jungle in Burma. He was shot down on D-Day a half a world away. He is Marylands highest scoring war ace ever, with 16 confirmed kills. Captain Duke first joined the Canadian Air Force to fight Nazis a year before Pearl Harbor. He transferred to the U.S. Army Air Corps after the United States entered the war. He was returning form his last mission when he radioed that his wingman was missing. He turned and radioed he was going back to find his friend. His squadron was equipped with P-38s, a twin-engine fighter. He came upon a dozen Japanese Zeros and, instead of turning and easily outrunning them, he attacked them head on and shot down three of them before dying. Never leave your wingman is the first rule in a dogfight. His wingman landed safely. His last radio transmission as hes falling to his death Im going home. His body had not been found when the school naming process was taking place. Captain Duke can tell you where the term the whole nine yards originates. If you ever ate, drank or had fun at Dukes, or were ever in the military or respect the price they pay for your freedom, do the right thing. Please contact the Board of Education at 301-375-5511 ext. 177 and let them know how you feel. Please call and find out when the Board of Educations meeting to name the school will take place and where. Please plan to attend their meeting. The whole nine yards is the length of a 50-caliber ammo belt. Lets give the Board of Education the whole nine yards. Captain Walter Duke is coming home finally. He will be buried half a mile from the new school site. Leonardtown was preparing for his welcome home celebration when word came that he was MIA. He had an airport unnamed after him. Jonathan Beasley Budds Creek
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grandchildren, Casey and Gillian Bacon, and Beckett William Bond. John B. attended Great Mills High School. He worked at the Naval Ordinance Station in Indian Head, Md. until he entered the Army in 1943. He was in the Corps of Engineers in the European theater of operations during World War II. He fought in many battles throughout Europe including the D-Day battles at Normandy Beach, France and the Battle of the Bulge. After his honorable discharge he worked at the Patuxent River Naval Station until he retired after a 32-year career. Family received friends on Feb. 24 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. A service was conducted by Rev. Sheldon Reese. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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Minnie Lou Callier Bunch Bryan, 85 of Ridge, Md. died Feb. 20 in St. Augustine, Fla. Born June 16, 1927 in Bethel, (Pitt County) N.C. to the late Elder Russell Callier and Ethel Willis Dolly Callier. She was the fifth of seven children. Three predeceased her: Russell Callier Jr. Sonny, Benjamin Callier Jack, Willie May Callier Sister Gainer, a nephew that was reared in the home from birth as her brother, Julius Gainer. Bunch graduated from W.C. Change
High School in Parmele, N.C. She attended Elizabeth City State Teachers College in Elizabeth City, N.C. briefly. She moved to Lexington Park, Md. to live with her brother and his family. One June 11, 1948, she was married to Joseph A. Bryan whom she had met previously while she was on vacation in Md. He had returned from military duty in Korea. He predeceased her in 2009. They were married for 61 years and had three sons. During her years of employment, she worked many places. She worked at Hills Laundry in Great Mills, Md., she was a teachers aide at Park Hall Elementary School, Piney Point Elementary School, and Ridge Elementary School under the Title 1 program. She attended La Wandas School of Beauty Culture in D.C. and received her operators license. She later returned to D.C. Beauty Academy to receive her managers license. She operated Bryans Beauty Shop in Ridge, Md. for many years while working other jobs. She attended Temple Business School in D.C. and received a certificate in business and clerk typist. Bunch was a secretary at Ridge Elementary School for five years, resigning because of health problems. In 1978, she went to work at the Public Works Administration Department at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md. She was later transferred to the Energy Department and also Engineering Department. She resigned later to take care of her elderly mother who had come to live with her. She was also a volunteer at St. Marys Hospital and St. Marys Health Department, Leonardtown, Md. She was an election official for St. Marys County, Leonardtown, Md. Bunch supported many charities to include Mary Knolls, MADD, American Indian Youth, Paralyzed Veterans, Red Cross, Covent House, Disabled Veterans, and many more. She was a member of St. Peter Claver Parish, St. Inigoes, Md., Women of the Word, and the 70 Plus Birthday Group. She served as her churchs rectory assistant, Eucharistic Minister, Scripture Reader and a member of the choir. She was also a member of the NAACP and AARP. Bunch loved landscaping her yard with beautiful plants and trees. She and her husband always decorated their home for the different holidays, as long as their health permitted. She and her husband Joe purchased a home in beautiful Belle Haven, a retirement community, in St. Augustine, Fla. He was hoping that he would be able to enjoy the mild climate and be able to get to and from dialysis in a few minutes. He lived only four days and four nights after arriving there. After she and their sons returned with him to Md., she went back to her home in Florida. She spent her time seasonally between Maryland and Florida. She leaves to cherish her memory, her three sons, Joseph Kenneth Ken Bryan (Lauren) and their two children, Courtney Lea and Joseph Avram, their stepdaughter Ashley and granddaughter Angelya of St. Augustine, Fla., Donald Ray Don Bryan (Cathy) and their two children, Matthews and Margaret Bryan of Columbia, Md., and Benjamin Gerald Ben Bryan (Joyce) of Dameron, Md. She is also survived by two brothers, Charles Gary Chuck Callier (Marjorie) and their daughter Stephanie and three grandchildren of Papillion, NE, Calvin Earl Cat Callier (Delores) and his two children, Sandra Howard and Julius Callier and grandchildren of Fuquay Varina, N.C.; one sister, Novella Andrews and her children, James, Linda, Charles and Sheila, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces and relatives; two sisters-inlaw, Cherry B. Callier, who was like a mother to her, and her children, Hilda Brown,
Benjamin Callier Jr., and Yvonne Brooks, and grandchildren and great grandchildren, Mary Corbin and her children Vivian Chase, Joseph E. Jr., Robert, Morris, Erick and Crystal Davis and grandchildren and great grandchildren; one aunt, Mary Willis and her family of Columbus, GA; Godparents, Alice Bennett of Ridge, Md. who helped her through a lot of difficult times, and Robert Bennett (deceased); and extra special friends who looked after her as if she were their mother, Cynthia and Ralphfeld Thomas, Julian and Mary Lou Bryan, Godson, Andrea Barnes and Glenda, and Dorothy Gant. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 121:1, Book of Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14. Her favorite hymns were Youll Never Walk Alone and Be Not Afraid. Her favorite poem was Gods Most Precious Gift. Family will receive friends on March 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Road, St. Inigoes. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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Mrs. Fowler is survived by her children; Shirley (Tom) Hutchinson of Louisburg, N.C., Vivian (Robert) Leon of Raleigh, N.C., and Ira, Jr. (Sue) Fowler of Wheelersburg, Ohio, sister; Juanita Modlin of California, Md., grandchildren; Rachel Hage of Nashville, Tenn., Jonathan and Emily Leon of Raleigh, N.C., and Ira, III and Samuel Fowler of Wheelersburg, Ohio. In addition to her parents and husband Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her siblings; Roscoe, Latelle, Lamen, and John B. Thompson, Isabel Neilson, Mavis Sweeney, Daisy Pegg, and Ruth Joy. Mrs. Fowler graduated from Great Mills High School in 1944. She was a homemaker and Pastors wife. The family received friends on Feb. 27with prayers recited at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A funeral service was held on Feb. 28 in the Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Paul McPherson officiating. Interment will follow in Hollywood Church of the Nazarene cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and Health Share of St. Marys, P.O. Box 1208, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The family expresses sincere thanks and gratitude to the Cancer Recovery Center and MedStar St. Marys Hospital Cancer Care and Infusion Services. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
death on August 6, 2012. Mr. Fletcher is survived by his son James Evans (Gail) of Leonardtown, Md., one grandchild Jason Ryan Fletcher (Paige) of Leonardtown, Md., two great-granddaughters September Marie and Adelaide Brooke Fletcher. Evans is also survived by his siblings Rush Emory Fletcher and Helen Mae Slade both of Street, Md. and Oscar Raymond Fletcher of Fla. He is preceded in death by siblings: Irvin Franklin Fletcher, Ralph Nicholas Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher moved to St. Marys County in his early 20s to help build Pax River Navy Base he worked as a carpenter for the Union retiring in his 70s. After, retirement he worked as a farmer, until 2011. He loved working on his own farm and his vegetable garden. The family received friends on Feb. 27 with prayers in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A funeral service will be held on Feb. 28 in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be Nick Fletcher, Ron Fletcher, Rick Fletcher, Mark Slade, Jason Fletcher, and Earl Lumpkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rush Fletch, Ramona Fletcher and Helen Slade. Contributions may be mad e to Rescue Squad of your choice.
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Not Again
Laura Joyce Contributing Writer I didnt know her personally, but here is what I know for sure: when she was a young girl, dreaming about her life, she didnt imagine it ending like this. She didnt picture the many times he would beat her. She didnt daydream about the hateful words he would use, the way he would try to tear down her self-esteem, leaving her feeling as bruised and battered as she was when he used his fists. Back then, she had no way of knowing that the apologies, the promises that it would never happen again, would only give her a brief peace before the brutality started back up. She couldnt foresee that the person who was supposed to love her until death do us part would hurt her again and again. There was so much she couldnt imagine when it began: how much of herself would be damaged through the years; how shame would come though she wasnt the one at fault; how she would choose to stay for a time, despite the abuseas if staying is a free choice, something simple and clearbecause she would be afraid to leave, or wouldnt know where to go, or would believe that this time, he would change. By the time she left, which took incredible courage and strength, the young girls fairytale was long gone: she knew to fear what he might do. And last week, her fears were realized; the years of abuse ended in a brutal attack. In the darkest part of a bitter cold winters night, in a damp, deserted yard where the only sounds were the ones that life makes as it leaves, her husband beat her to death with a brick. According to the Centers for Disease Control, four women are murdered by a domestic partner each day in the United States. Last week, those numbers came to Southern Maryland, when an estranged husband dragged his wife into the yard of her home and murdered her. Four women, four dark, deserted yards, four terror-filled last moments of life. And though its not just women who are victims (about 5 percent of those we serve at the Center for Family Advocacy, where Im the director, are male), the reality is that in our society, domestic violence is one of the leading causes of death for women. Its also a leading cause of injury: one in four women in the U.S. will experience a domestic assault in her lifetime. Putting it in even starker terms, every 15 seconds a woman is beaten in the U.S. The tragic reality is that it can be very dangerous to be a woman in a relationship. This is about the death of a personnot a statistic, not just one in four for the day but a living, breathing woman, a mother of four, a person who stood in line behind you at the grocery store and waved at you across the street as you both left for work in the morning and dreamed, hoped, wanted the things we all want. Her life was real, nuanced, good, bad, everything that your life is, that my life is. And her death? It is a reminder: domestic violence may be the most invisible of crimes, taking place behind closed doors and drawn curtains, but hidden is not the same as gone. Some days it happens in another county, and some days in another state; this time it happened here again, spilling out into the yard, and making the front page of the news. In the aftermath of a domestic murder, the same questions always arise. Is one murder one too many? Are the ten to twelve beatings that happened while you read this column something we can live with? Are we going to arm our outrage and grief with a real commitment to stop the violence against women? Or, will we turn away and pretend that we dont know whats going on behind those closed curtains across the street or right next door? Seriously: do we really have to ask these questions again? I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
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miss the Germ Detector tool used for hand washing etiquette. There will also be screenings for height, weight, vision, pulse oximetry and blood pressure. Walk-ins are welcome. Northern Breakfast Caf On Wednesday, March 6, at 9 a.m., at the Northern Senior Activity Center let us do the cooking and cleanup in the morning while you enjoy a great start to your day and good conversation with others. Enjoy these morning comforts of French toast and confectioners sugar, bacon and fruit. Breakfast is homemade and served with complimentary beverages. Cost is only $2 per person and sign up and payment is due by noon the day before. Please call 301-475-4002, ext. 1001 with any questions. Cribbage Trial at Loffler At the Loffler Senior Activity Center we have plenty of cribbage boards and cards; do you want to spend Friday afternoons with a friend or two playing? For the next month or so at 1 p.m. we will hold a room open and set it up with all you need to enjoy this two-player card game. If players come we will keep cribbage going as a regular weekly program. No need to sign up; just come to the Loffler Senior Activity Center on Friday at 1 p.m. For more information call 301-737-5670, ext. 1658.
Loffler Senior Activity Center 301-737-5670, ext. 1652; Garvey Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050 Northern Senior Activity Center, 301-475-4002, ext. 1001; Ridge Nutrition Site, 301-475-4200, ext. 1050.
Visit the Department of Agings website at www.stmarysmd.com/aging for the most up-to date information.
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Marchs First Friday brings another debut novelist to Fenwick Street. Author John Kelley will be at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music signing copies of The Fallen Snow a coming of age story, Kelley explained, in which the main character goes through some realization steps and attempts to move on with the rest of his life when he returns home to America after World War I. The audience follows Hunter on two separate timelines they flashback to witness his experiences during the war and live through the aftermath with him when he returns to Virginia. According to Kelley, Hunter suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder. He is scared about returning home, and must go on with the rest of his life. Hes numb and trying to please [members of] the community when hes still bro-
bookstore as opposed to a larger, franchised venue. I think smaller bookstores have a niche that larger bookstores cant fill, Kelley explained. It becomes a community place. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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By Alex Panos Staff Writer The St. Marys College of Maryland Seahawks defeated Wesley (Del.) last week 79-78 in overtime to claim another Capital Athletic Conference championship and clinch a berth in this years NCAA Division III tournament.
In a hard-fought back and forth affair that saw the score tied 9 times with 7 lead changes, St. Marys sophomore standout Nick LaGuerres propelled the Seahawks to victory with late game heroics first at the end of regulation and then again in overtime. The Seahawks trailed by three with less than 20 seconds remaining when he stunned the visiting Wolverines. The Hawks ran LaGuerre off a flair screen, and he had a wide-open look at a 3-point shot when his defender went under the pick and attempted to intercept the pass. One could hear the arena take a collective deep breath as
Its that time of year again to head back to Maryland International Raceway for a great season of racing. This Saturday, March 2 MIR will host a full day test and tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long. MIR will have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR. Gates open at 10 a.m., eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test and tune is over at 6 p.m. Admission is $15. On Sunday, March 3rd MIR will host another full day test and tune. Time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters to MIR. Gates open at 10 a.m. eliminations begin at 3 p.m., and the test and tune is over at 6 p.m. Admission is $15. For more information on these events call 301-884RACE or visit mirdrag.com
Photo by Frank Marquart St. Marys sophomore standout Nick LaGuerre driving to the net.
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The Seahawks put on a full-court press from the opening tip until the final buzzer. Harney believes the constant pressure on the opposing guards throughout the game led to tired legs, and played a factor in the Wolverines woeful 2-of-7 shooting from the line in overtime. The missed free throws allowed St. Marys to overcome a 4-point deficient in 36 seconds. Our strength is in 12 [players], Harney said, We wear the other team down. With just over 10 minutes remaining in the ball game, guard Brendan McFall found senior forward Jeff Haus cutting down the middle on a fast break. Haus gathered himself and slammed the ball home with his right hand, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The thunderous slam was followed up by a 3-ball from Wise, tying the game at 51 and capping a 5-0 Hawks run. In the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Seahawks will host Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Saturday Night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Davenport plans on making it to the finals in Atlanta. I dont want this to be the last net I cut down, he said.
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On several occasions late in the game, Wesley grabbed two and three possession leads. The Hawks were down 8 points late in the second half and by as many as 4 in overtime with 36 seconds left, yet managed to overcome adversity. Harney made sure to have his guys focus on each individual play, and not worry about the big picture. LaGuerre said the teams confidence is high, and Harney reassured his team in the huddle when the last whistle blew they would come out on top. Our defense gets stops we can score on anybody, senior forward James Davenport said, explaining the Seahawks buckled down in addition to putting the ball in the hoop.
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Leonardtown Lions Gives to Vacations for Vets
Leonardtown Lion Donald Fincham, Left, and Lion Mike Payne present a $1,000 check to some of the staff of the Vacations for Vets organization: Sigrid Beach, Treasurer; Shelby Harrington, Secretary; and on the right, Connie Pennington, President, Board of Directors.
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Deadline for Teen Art Contest is March 1 March 1 is the last day teens in grade 6 through 12 can drop off their art entries for the Teen Art Contest at any branch. All entries will be displayed in the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery from Mar. 1 through April 15. The public is invited to an opening reception for the artists on Mar. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Voting for Viewers Choice Award begins Mar. 11. Winners will be announced April. 15. Seusstravaganza and more for children Dr. Seuss stories, songs and related fun activities for children of all ages will be featured at Seusstravaganza on Mar. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Leonardtown branch and at 11:00 a.m. at both Charlotte Hall and Lexington Park branches. The programs are free and no registration is required. Families can drop in for an evening storytime on Mar. 5 at Leonardtown branch, on Mar. 6 at Lexington Park branch and on Mar. 7 at Charlotte Hall branch. All three storytimes start at 6 p.m. LEGO Fun will follow storytime at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall branches at 6:30 p.m. Jane Kostenko, University of Maryland Extension Nutrition Educator will present Now Youre Cooking for children ages 8-12 years old at Lexington Park library on Mar. 12. The children will participate in hands-on activity geared to help them make healthier food choices. Two sessions will be offered: 3:30-4 p.m. or 4-4:30 p.m. Poets can share poetry A Poetry Open Mic will be held on Mar. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Leonardtown library for poets of all ages to share their poems, either original or favorite ones. Excel and Word classes offered Leonardtown library will offer Introduction to Word 2010 on Mar. 11 at 2 p.m. and Introduction to Excel 2010 on Mar. 18 at 2 p.m. Adults will learn intermediate Excel formulas and work with rows, columns, and worksheets in the Intermediate Excel class to be taught at Lexington Park library on Mar. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required for all three classes. Lexington Park is also offering basic computer classes during March on Mondays. Friends are gearing up for mega book sale The Friends of the Library will hold its annual spring book sale Mar. 15 through Mar. 17 at the county fairgrounds. The sale will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday for Friends members only with membership available at the door. The sale will be open to the public on Mar. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Mar. 17 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed on Mar. 9 at 9 a.m. to move books from the Leonardtown library to the fairgrounds. Volunteers are also needed each day starting Mar. 11 through Mar. 17. Individuals wishing to volunteer should contact Jill Zitnick at 301-863-9368 or email stmarysfol@gmail.com.
For more information about the drive or becoming a volunteer member, please contact the St. Marys County Emergency Services Recruiter at 301-475-4200 ext. 2114 or via email to emergencyservices@stmarysmd.com.
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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.
Friday, March 1
Leonardtown First Fridays Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Compton Road, Leonardtown, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. GrooveSpan will be playing live music in the tasting room. Enjoy browsing the local art and other items for sale in the tasting room. $5 for wine tasting up to six wines and receive a souvenir glass. Call for more information 301-690-2192. First Friday Featured Author Fenwick Street Used Books and Music, 41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, 5 to 7 p.m. John Kelley is our featured author. He will be signing copies of his book, The Fallen Snow. Here is a bit about the book: In the fall of 1918 infantry sniper Joshua Hunter saves an ambushed patrol in the Bois le Prtre forest of Lorraine . . . and then vanishes. Set within a besieged Appalachian forest during a time of tragedy, The Fallen Snow charts an extraordinary coming of age, exploring how damaged souls learn to heal and dare to grow. Happy Hour Applebees, 45480 Miramar Way, California, 5 to 7 p.m. Republican Club of St. Marys will meet for Happy Hour. Come join us. Once on This Island St. Marys Ryken is at 22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown, 7 p.m. St. Marys Ryken students will perform Once on This Island. All performances are in the Romuald Hall Theater on the lower campus of St. Marys Ryken. Doors open one hour before show time. Tickets can be purchased at the door: $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/smrhs.
Spring will be around the corner. Before the Easter bunny gets them all, come try different fruity jellybeans paired with our award winning wines. Cost: $10 for a souvenir glass, wine tasting up to six wines paired with specialty jellybeans. Call for more information 301-690-2192. A Vegetarian & Vegan Meet-up LaPlata library from 10 a.m. to12 p.m. We will be hosting our second meet-up. It doesnt matter if you are vegan, vegetarian or veg-curious, you are welcome and invited and are encouraged to bring a friend. This is a friendly and low-key meet-up, no agendas and no pressure. The purpose of this and future meet-ups is to offer an inviting social setting for networking with like-minded friends who care about their well-being, the well-being of animals and the environment. Discussion will focus on the purpose and mission of the group, building community support (things such as reaching out to local restaurants to offer vegan menu options), vegan potlucks, sharing resources (films, books, journals, recipes, news info) and how the group will network with other groups for community outreach. Bring an open-mind and any ideas that you would like to see here locally in Southern Maryland. Deadline to order mulch Golden Beach Fire House, 29848 Therese Circle, Mechanicsville. Golden Beach/Patuxent Knolls Civic Association host its Fourth Annual Mulch Sale on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3 cu. ft. bags of shredded hardwood mulch, 2 cu. ft. bags of red or black shredded mulch for $3.75/bag. Free local delivery if you order 20 or more bags. Orders must be received and paid for by March 2. Questions, orders, volunteers call 301-884-5478 or 301-884-8432. Once on This Island St. Marys Ryken is at 22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown, 7 p.m. St. Marys Ryken students will perform Once on This Island. All performances are in the Romuald Hall Theater on the lower campus of St. Marys Ryken. Doors open one hour before show time. Tickets can be purchased at the door: $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/smrhs.
Exhibitors will have visibility on the registration website and onsite at the conference. Exhibit booths are limited to six to 10 spaces and will be located in room 135. The exhibit rate is $295 for TPP members and $495 for nonTPP members. Exhibitor rate includes badge, conference registration, continental breakfast and lunch. The deadline for submitting exhibit agreements is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Register online, or fax Kathryn Marro at 301866-9002 or email kathryn.marro@paxpartnership.org. Exhibit spaces are assigned as agreements are received. Send in your completed exhibit agreement early for prime space. USNA Luncheon Rivers Edge Club on NAS Patuxent River, from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. p.m. The US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Greater Southern Maryland Chapter (GSMC), will hold their annual spring Leadership Luncheon on Tuesday, 5 March 2013, at the. The Keynote speaker for the luncheon is VADM Michael H. Miller, the 61st Superintendent of the Naval Academy, a Naval Aviator, and a USNA graduate, Class of 1974. VADM Millers full biography is available on the USNA website: www.usna.edu/PAO/Superintendent/bio.htm. The luncheon is open to the entire Patuxent River Navy acquisition community as well as all Naval Academy alumni, family, friends, student applicants, candidates, and appointees for admission with the Class of 2017, and their parents. Representatives from the USNA Alumni Association and USNA Parents Clubs national office will be on hand to answer questions and address issues for parents of Midshipmen. USNA Blue and Gold Officers from the southern Maryland region will be available to discuss the application process with students and parents. Reservations are required and can be made through the GSMC website: www.navyalumni.org; by e-mail to Richard.L.Snyder@ saic.com; or by phone 301-862-6434 (w), 240298-2279 (c). The cost is $15 per person and may be paid by credit or debit card in advance via PayPal through the GSMC website at the time of reservation. Payment by cash or personal check, payable to GSMC, will also be accepted at the door. The luncheon is located on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Guests who do not have access to the base for work, or as a Military retiree, should contact Richard Snyder to arrange to be on the access list for this event.
Saturday, March 2
Rescued Relics Vintage Market Rescued Relics Vintage Market Spring Sale, 22855 Lawrence Avenue, Leonardtown, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unique furniture, home and garden dcor, vintage finds, and so much more. For more information www.facebook.com/rescuedrelics5 or spruced@verizon.net. SoMD Sudoku Championship St. Johns School, 43900 St Johns Road, Hollywood, 9 a.m. to noon The 3rd annual SoMD Sudoku Championship will benefit the St. Johns scholarship fund. The purpose is to provide to all those many Sudoku players an opportunity to display their skills at the novice, intermediate, advanced and expert levels. The top three in each level get the title and cash prizes. Those scoring in the top 50 percent will be posted on the web in the order of time and correctness, similar to road race results. Participants can start any time they wish from 9 a.m. till noon and will have two hours to work the puzzles. For details, search the web @ SoMD Sudoku Championship 2013 or go to: www.sjshollywood.org/AboutSJS/ SoMD-Sudoku-Championship.aspx We encourage registration online at the St Johns School website and there is no need to pay the entry fee till you arrive that morning, March 2. So, for $10 to $20 and two hours of your time we will put a perspective on how good you are. Mike Thompson, event coordinator, at 301 373 8545. Spring Jellybean Pairings Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Compton Road, Leonardtown, 12 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28
A Southern County: Perspectives on 20th Century Race Relations Historic St. Marys City Visitor Center auditorium,18751 Hogaboom Lane, 7 p.m. Join us as a panel representing divergent perspectives considers our recent past and its relationship to the present. Topics for discussion may include the impact of class and gender, as well as race, on relations in this rural community along with the influence of the church, schools, and the Navy. Admission is free. For more information about this program or the museum, contact the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-SMC-1634, or info@stmaryscity.org. Once on This Island St. Marys Ryken is at 22600 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown, 7 p.m. St. Marys Ryken students will perform Once on This Island. All performances are in the Romuald Hall Theater on the lower campus of St. Marys Ryken. Doors open one hour before show time. Tickets can be purchased at the door: $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/smrhs.
Sunday, March 3
Spring Jellybean Pairings Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Compton Road, Leonardtown, 12 to 6 p.m. Spring will be around the corner. Before the Easter bunny gets them all, come try different fruity jellybeans paired with our award winning wines. Cost: $10 for a souvenir glass, wine tasting up to six wines paired with specialty jellybeans. Call for more information 301-690-2192.
Wednesday, March 6
Wounded Warrior Appreciation Dinner Rivers Edge Restaurant at PAX River NAS, 6 p.m. DAU Alumni Association is hosting the dinner. Guest speaker is RADM Jane. The first 20 WW and a guest that RSVP will be admitted free. Everyone is welcome. Deadline to RSVP is Wed Feb 27, 2013. Contact Duane Mallicoat at 240-895-7363 or Bill Lankford at 240-895-7330. Scooper Night at Brusters Brusters Ice Cream, 23825 Mervell Dean Rd Hollywood, 6 to 8 p.m. Join Dr. J. Timothy Modic and the staff of Academy Dental as they perform the scooping duties. Brusters generously donates a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Greenwell Foundations Therapeutic Riding Program and the Smiles for Life Foundation. For more Information about the organizations: Greenwell Foundation at greenwellfoundation.org, Smiles for Life at smilesforlife.org and Academy Dental at www.mechanicsvillefamilydentist.com.
Tuesday, March 5
Cyber: What is it? Where are we going? Symposium Southern Maryland Higher Ed. Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Patuxent Partnership is pleased to present Cyber: What is it? Where are we going? Limited exhibitor opportunities are available. The invitation to exhibit at the Cyber Symposium is open to all interested organizations. Take this opportunity to present your organizations products and services to potential partners and key government decision-makers. This is a regional conference which will attract attendees interested in both the problems and opportunities that cyber security has to offer.
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Entering Grades 1 - 3
Kids Kamp Week: July 15 19 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Description: Come experience the best the museum has to offer in this action-packed camp. Hunt for fossils on the beach, and participate in a beach cleanup. See the museum from a whole new perspective when you team up for a scavenger hunt. Build your own toy boat and try your hand at operating a radio-controlled boat. Spend a day at the Lore Oyster House learning all about oysters. Get a special behind-the-scenes look at our Estuarium where our animals are cared for and watch a feeding. The final day, take your parents out on the Wm. B. Tennison for a lunchtime cruise on the Patuxent River. Fee: $110 or CMMS members $95. Pirates & Scallywags Week: July 8 - July 12 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Description: Ahoy, Mates! Join our weeklong adventure as part of our scallywag crew. For your week with us, you will wear pirate garb, eat pirate grub and do pirate work. What? Pirates worked? You bet they did. Hunt for hidden treasure; stage a sea battle in the museums newly constructed land-locked bugeye, swab the deck and sing sea chanteys; climb aboard to learn about local pirates, and sail the high seas of the Patuxent River on the Jolly Roger Tennison. Arrrgh! Fee: $110 or CMMS members $95.
at our own regatta and celebrate with awards. Students enrolled in this course will have a spot reserved in the Spirit of America Boating Safety Program for middle school students run by St. Marys College of Maryland & the Sailing Center Chesapeake and sponsored by the National Water Safety Congress and the Spirit of America Foundation. At the end of this weeklong program, participants will receive the State of Maryland boating safety certificate. For more information and to download enrollment forms, visit www. sailingcenterchesapeake.org/SailingCenter/ SpiritOfAmerica/index.html Open to members only. Fee: $250 for the two-week experience; scholarships available from the Conant Fund for eligible applicants. Call for information. Jr. Paleontologists Week: July 8 July 12 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Description: Become a junior paleontologist, and hunt the beaches for fossil shark teeth, whalebones, and the shells of ancient snails and clams. Work with our professional paleontologists to uncover the mysteries of these ancient animals and the environments in which they lived. Learn collecting techniques and how to properly preserve your specimens. Keep a field journal, complete with your own drawings and observations. Travel to the Baltimore Aquarium to see modern versions of the ancient fossils you find. Fee: $135 or CMMS members $120. Location: Cove Point Lighthouse/Calvert Marine Museum. Environmental Institute Week: July 29 August 2 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Description: The Environmental Institute is designed for young people who have a strong curiosity about the natural environment and want to learn more through hands-on experience. The Calvert Marine Museum, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL), and Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust are combining forces to offer this exceptional opportunity. Participants will talk with CBL scientists who have collected base data on the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay for over 30 years. They will review the trends, and then do water sampling and analysis to see how their results match up. They will map the shoreline from the William B. Tennison and visit a shoreline restoration project at Cove Point and a living shoreline. The institute will conclude with team presentations for friends, parents, and colleagues about their findings. Fee: $60. The Environmental Institute is based on a competitive application process limited to 12 participants. The tuition is subsidized by a grant from the Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust. For information and a copy of the application: www.calvertmarinemuseum. com/ Education Programs/ YouthPrograms. Location: Calvert Marine Museum/ Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. Jr. Docent Boot Camp By invitation only Time: June 24 June 28 Description: This new initiative involves a two year commitment from middle school students to learn how to be museum docents. The program kicks off with a weeklong boot camp where each cohort gets initiated into the behind-the-scenes workings of a museum. To be considered for the Jr. Docent Program, go to the web site for criteria and application procedures. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/education/Youth. Fee: $25 to cover materials, badge, and T-shirt.
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Shark Attack! Week: July 22 - July 26 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Description: Razor sharp teeth, feeding frenzies, and terrorBut are sharks to be feared? They are important members of the ocean ecosystems. How are sharks different from other fish? How have sharks evolved over time? Why are sharks an endangered animal? Together we will explore the truth about sharks by using the various exhibits at the Calvert Marine Museum, by looking for and then classifying shark teeth from local beaches, and by visiting the Baltimore Aquarium. Join us for a week of exciting activities focused on the fish that frightens and fascinates us all. Fee: $135 or CMMS members $120.
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Build Your Own Canoe Members Only Week: June 24 June 29, July 8-12 (Boating Safety Course) Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Description: Build a real boat you can take home. We will teach you to make your own 12-foot plywood canoe. During the week, you will master basic woodworking and finishing skills to make a boat that you can enjoy for years to come. Learn sailing skills when commanding radio-control model sailboats in the boat basin and practice some of the maritime skills needed to catch crabs during a cruise on the drake tail work boat. Well take a break from boat building with a lunch cruise with your family members on the Wm. B. Tennison. At the Grand Finale on Saturday, you and the other campers will race your new canoes on the Patuxent River. Your family and friends are encouraged to join us
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4. Axiom 5. The frame around a door 6. Fruit drink 7. Ugandan Pres. Amin 8. Real Estate Services 9. Brass that looks like gold 10. Nutmeg seed covering spice 11. River in Austria 12. Eliminates 15. Canadian province
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Team Trivia Night DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 6:30 p.m.
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Today, there was food on your table. Before you ate it, you woke up in a warm bed with a roof over your head and clean clothes to wear. A hot shower awaited you in a room with running water. Theres money in your wallet, gas in the tank, and your home is secure. All of which makes you luckier than a good portion of the worlds citizens. So how do you acknowledge all that you have? In the new book Help Thanks Wow by Anne Lamott, youll get some ideas. You already know that a proper prayer is something that comes from the heart. Lamott says prayer isnt for display purposes. Its communication and seeking union, it can be motion or stillness, and theres something to be said about keeping it simple. Help is the one succinct word to utter when everything seems utterly hopeless. Its a humble prayer for when you cant stand more heartbreak, death, frustration, problems. Its the best prayer you can offer someone who needs comfort because it asks to be held in Gods light. Its a prayer that He wont mind if you say several times a day. Thanks is meant to be whispered, shouted, or said with a heaving exhalation of breath. Its short and to-the-point in big situations and small ones, when dinner or a doctor appointment turns out well. Thanks is used to express gratitude for any unexpected grace. Its best used often: Oh
my God, thankyouthankyouthankyou. Thank you. Thanks. Wow often comes at the end of a gasp, barely a syllable in upper or lower case. It means we are not dulled to wonder and can appreciate the goodness and beauty that surrounds us, or it means wow, thats over. Its no coincidence that wow and awe have the same height and width filled with reverberation. Best if all, we say that one simple word and, wow, God gives us more. Then we say Amen. Its the usual end to most prayers but, says Lamott, sometimes a quiet, deep breath is all thats needed. So youve known how to pray since you were small. You and your Lord are already good friends, but Help Thanks Wow offers another look at the conversations you have with Him. Obviously assuming that God has a sense of humor, author Anne Lamott is delightfully saucy in her three essential prayers. She writes as if God was a friend at work or someone she saw last night, and she shares her lively talks with Him. But dont worry, theres no horrible irreverence here. Even in its wise, gentle humor, this book is a good spiritual reminder to practice humility, notice the goodness were granted, be grateful for every bit of it, and respectfully communicate that weve done so. As a guidebook, an instructional manual, or just something to put you in a better frame of mind, this is a smart, wonderful book to have, tote, and tuck away close. For anyone who needs it, Help Thanks Wow is food for your soul.
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